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Are you a dad? Do you love music? Are you a dad who loves music? Then this is the podcast for you! On Dad Rocks! we discuss what it means to be a parent and a music lover, and how those two elements of our lives intersect.
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Mar 29, 2022
Mar 29, 2022
1 hr 10 min
On this episode Josh, Joe, and Steve talk with musician Brendan Benson, who's best known for being in The Raconteurs. They talk about life as a parent of preteens during COVID, the Detroit music scene, his career in music, being friends and bandmates with Jack White, and what his plans are for the near future. Brendan also discusses what music he's been digging lately, and you may be surprised by what he says. A Spotify playlist of music you heard on the podcast can be found at https://spoti.fi/3tHYZC1. (Interview recorded February 28, 2022)

Mar 6, 2022
Mar 6, 2022
54 min
In this episode Josh, Joe, and Steve give some updates on their lives, including rescheduling a European vacation, toddlers watching things over and over again, and an incredible custom-made miniature record store. Afterwards, they discuss music they've been listening to lately. Spotify playlist of all of the music heard on the show: https://spoti.fi/3MsXuP6. (Recorded February 11, 2022)

Feb 18, 2022
Feb 18, 2022
1 hr 13 min
On this episode Josh, Joe, and Steve talk with drummer Billy Martin, most famously from the jazz trio Medeski Martin & Wood. They talk about fatherhood, the influence of Billy's father, the NYC music scene in the 1980s, and his career in music, and his new role as CEO of Creative Music Studio. A playlist of all the music you heard on the episode can be found at https://spoti.fi/3rmA19R. (Recorded on January 20, 2022)

Jan 12, 2022
Jan 12, 2022
1 hr 44 min
In this episode, Josh Joe, and Steve take a look back on 2021. The guys first review the memorable moments of the year in their personal lives (1:27) and on the podcast (20:48), before welcoming back writer Rob Mitchum to discuss his end of the year album data chart (32:24). All four then go through their favorite music of the year, including their favorite albums and songs (57:58). Rob's data chart can be found at https://bit.ly/3zhmxP9 and the Spotify playlist of most of the music heard on the show can be found at https://spoti.fi/3pIY5mq. (Episode recorded on December 13, 2021)

Dec 3, 2021
Dec 3, 2021
1 hr 2 min
On this episode, Josh, Joe, and Steve talk to NPR host and podcasting guru Jesse Thorn. They discuss the ups and downs Jesse has experienced as a father, the effects of the COVID pandemic on his life, the impact his father had on him, and his love of hip-hop and soul music. A playlist of all the music you heard on the episode can be found at https://spoti.fi/302A1Rm. (Interview recorded on September 29, 2021)

Nov 14, 2021
Nov 14, 2021
1 hr 14 min
On this episode, Josh, Joe, and Steve talk with rock music journalist Steven Hyden. They discuss the documentary Woodstock 99: Peace, Love & Rage, his books, his podcasts, and life as a father. Steven also discusses a bunch of music he has been enjoying lately. A Spotify playlist of the music you hear on the episode can be found at https://spoti.fi/3o7ioYO. (Interview recorded on July 27, 2021)

Oct 6, 2021
Oct 6, 2021
58 min
In this episode Josh, Joe, and Steve give some updates on their lives, including the aftermath of Hurricane Ida, concerts, and high school parties. Afterwards, they discuss music they've been listening to lately. Link to Spotify playlist: https://spoti.fi/39TsvcZ (Recorded September 10, 2021)

Aug 15, 2021
Aug 15, 2021
1 hr 39 min
On this episode, Josh, Joe, and Steve talk to DJ Duane Harriott. They discuss Duane's upbringing in NYC and Nebraska, how he got into DJing, his career at CMJ and Other Music, and his views on fatherhood. At the end the guys will talk about what music they've been listening to recently. You can find most of the music heard on the podcast at this Spotify link: https://spoti.fi/2U9y5E1 (Recorded July 13, 2021)

Jun 20, 2021
Jun 20, 2021
1 hr 33 min
It's been a year of Dad Rocks! and to celebrate we've got our biggest guest yet! Drummer, radio host, and author, Steve Gorman, talked with the guys about how he got into drumming, navigating fatherhood while being a touring musician, writing his book Hard To Handle: The Life and Death of The Black Crowes, and of course several stories from his 20+ years in The Black Crowes. Before the conversation, Josh, Joe, and (producer) Steve talk about what it's been like doing the podcast for the past year and what they hope for the future. Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy! (Interview recorded on April 2, 2021)

May 30, 2021
May 30, 2021
1 hr 8 min
On this episode, Josh, Joe, and Steve talk to one of their favorite new artists, Neal Francis. They discuss Neal's evolution as a musician, his influences, his aesthetic, and what we should be expecting from him in the future, as well as his love of Topo Chico. At the end the guys will talk about what music they've been listening to recently. You can find most of the music heard on the podcast at this Spotify link: https://spoti.fi/3uxFNE3 (Recorded April 14)
