Episodes 61
Avg. Duration 1h 15m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (14)
Since Jun 2020
Latest Episode Feb 2026

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About This Podcast

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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Recent Episodes

A Murder of One: A Conversation with Matt Malley

Feb 25, 2026 1h 51m

On this episode Josh talks with musician Matt Malley, who is best known for being the original bassist of Counting Crows. During the conversation the two talk about Matt's three sons, his interest in…

Having a Defined Role: A Conversation with Mark Lettieri

Dec 16, 2025 1h 18m

On this episode of Josh talks with guitarist Mark Lettieri, who is most well known for being a member of the bands Snarky Puppy and The Fearless Flyers. During their conversation the two discuss how…

Part-time Rock Star: A Conversation with Dave Dederer

Aug 26, 2025 2h 9m

On this episode of Josh talks with Dave Dederer, founding member and the original guitarist for The Presidents of the United States of America. The two talk about Dave's life as a father, how he…

Music's Coming Back: A Conversation with Daniel Barrett

Jul 23, 2025 1h 27m

On this episode, Josh talks with Austin-based musician and producer Daniel Barrett. The two talk about Daniel's sons interest in music, how he has bonded with them through music, his journey to…

It's Important To Get Your Rest: A Conversation with Tucker Rule

May 05, 2025 1h 12m

On this episode Josh talks with Tucker Rule. Tucker is a founding member and the drummer for the bands Thursday and L.S. Dunes, and a father of one young daughter. During their conversation, Josh and…

Once a Band, Always a Band: A Conversation with Larry France

Mar 12, 2025 1h 22m

On this episode Josh talks with Larry France. Larry was a founding member of the band Drumfish, who had a large regional following in the Baltimore-DC area during the 1990s, and currently hosts a…

Music is Like Community Service: A Conversation with Luther Dickinson

Jan 20, 2025 1h 4m

On this episode, Josh talks with Luther Dickinson. Luther is most well known for being the lead singer and guitarist of North Mississippi Allstars, which he founded with his brother Cody (a former…

Living Your Best Life: A Conversation with Abby Dart

Dec 23, 2024 1h 4m

On this episode Josh talks with Abby Dart, who is mother of Vulfpeck bassist Joe Dart and the daughter of legendary studio violinist Israel Baker. They talk about how Abby grew up with a professional…

No Promises: A Conversation with Chris Bolger

Oct 06, 2024 1h 27m

On this episode, Josh talks with Chris Bolger. Chris is a multi-talented musician who has been a staple of the Northern New Jersey music scene for decades, having played with the likes of R. Stevie…

The Gang's All Here: The Return of Joe and Steve

Aug 31, 2024 1h 12m

On this episode, Josh welcomes back Joe and Steve to the show. The three guys catch up on what has been going on in all of their lives in the past two years, covering parenting, changes in their…

Parenting and the Jersey Devil: A Conversation with Mark Moran

Jul 30, 2024 1h 26m

On this episode Josh talks with Mark Moran, one of the co-creators of Weird NJ. The two talk about Mark's experience in the north New Jersey music scene, the history of Weird NJ and how it became a…

Velvet Collection: A Conversation with Sal Mercuri

Jun 28, 2024 1h 19m

On this episode Josh talks with Sal Mercuri, who, for many years, was one of the preeminent collectors of The Velvet Underground memorabilia, until he sold his entire collection to the New York…

Fortunate Sons: A Conversation with Ian O'Malley

May 31, 2024 1h 14m

On this episode Josh talks with Ian O'Malley. Ian has been a rock radio DJ in New York City for almost 35 years, mainly at Q104.3 where he has been for the last 25 years. The two talk about Ian's…

Building a Community: A Conversation with Jeff Beck

Apr 30, 2024 1h 6m

On this episode Josh talks with Jeff Beck (no not that one). Jeff is the owner of East Side Mags, a comic book store in Montclair, NJ, and he was also part of the North Jersey punk scene in the late…

It's All About Timing: A Conversation with Alan Evans

Mar 31, 2024 1h 47m

On this episode Josh talks with musician Alan Evans. Alan is most well known for being the drummer of the band Soulive, but he is also a recording producer and engineer, as well as the founder of the…

What Does It Means To Be A Father? Part 2: A Conversation with Ricky Johnson

Feb 28, 2024 1h 9m

On this episode, Josh welcomes back his college buddy and former guest Ricky Johnson. Ricky was the guest on the episode "What Does It Means To Be A Father?" which was released back in February 2021,…

Catskill Kids: A Conversation with Marco Benevento

Jan 30, 2024 1h 25m

In this episode Josh talks with musician Marco Benevento, who is best known for being the keyboardist in Benevento/Russo Duo and Joe Russo's Almost Dead, along with his solo work. The two talk about…

Bands of Brothers: A Conversation with Bobby Hackney

Dec 30, 2023 1h 20m

On this episode Josh talks with Bobby Hackney. Bobby is most well known for being the bassist and lead singer of the proto-punk band Death, but is also the bassist and lead singer of the reggae band…

Hill Country Parenting: A Conversation with Cody Dickinson

Nov 29, 2023 1h 15m

On the episode Josh talks with Cody Dickinson, the drummer and founding member of the band North Mississippi Allstars. The two discuss Cody's experience being a parent while touring, his kids'…

1001 Parenting Complaints: A Conversation with Tom Monaghan

Oct 31, 2023 1h 13m

On this episode Josh talks with Tom Monaghan, one of the cohosts of the podcast 1001 Album Complaints and a member of the musical collective The Chop Unlimited. The two discuss the success of Tom's…

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How many episodes does Dad Rocks! have?

Dad Rocks! has published 61 episodes since June 2020, covering topics in Kids & Family, Music.

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Dad Rocks! is currently highly active with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 1h 15m.

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