Dad Rocks! – Details, episodes & analysis

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Dad Rocks!

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Kids & Family

Music

Frequency: 1 episode/34d. Total Eps: 60

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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🇬🇧 Great Britain - Parenting
23/12/2025
#80

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Having a Defined Role: A Conversation with Mark Lettieri

Episode 59

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 • Duration 01:18:11

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 Mark manages his travel for gigs with a young family, his daughters and how they have inspired him, how he got started playing guitar, his career journey thus far, and how he approaches his role within a band and as a solo artist. A Spotify playlist of all of the music you heard on the podcast (+ 1 bonus track) can be found at https://bit.ly/48DCRwX. (Interview recorded on November 5, 2025)

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Part-time Rock Star: A Conversation with Dave Dederer

Episode 58

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 • Duration 02:09:41

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 started playing music, how he and Chris Ballew first met, his journey to becoming a professional musician, and why he decided to leave that profession for a "regular" job. A Spotify playlist of all of the music you heard on the podcast can be found at http://bit.ly/4fZKksk. (Interview recorded on June 30, 2025)

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Music's Coming Back: A Conversation with Daniel Barrett

Episode 57

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 • Duration 01:27:14

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 becoming a professional musician, why he stopped playing music for a time, and what got him playing and producing again, among other things. A Spotify playlist of all of the music you heard on the podcast can be found at https://bit.ly/4lILBpF. (Interview recorded on June 19, 2025.)

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

Episode 56

Monday, May 5, 2025 • Duration 01:12:34

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 Tucker discuss touring, parenting while being a touring musician, how Tucker got into drumming, and how both of his bands got started. A Spotify playlist of all of the music you heard on the podcast can be found at https://spoti.fi/44muZhG. (Interview recorded on April 17, 2025.)

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

Episode 55

Wednesday, March 12, 2025 • Duration 01:22:23

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 University of Maryland sports podcast called IMS Radio. Josh and Larry talk about the podcast, the history of Drumfish and their attempt to be signed, Larry's son's journey to become a professional actor in musical theater, and how that has influenced Larry to start writing music again, specifically musical theater, with his Drumfish bandmates. For those that want to skip the conversation about Maryland sports and Larry's podcast, feel free to skip to the 27 minute mark. A Spotify playlist of all of the music you heard on the podcast can be found at https://bit.ly/4iF4FTC. (Interview recorded on February 19, 2025.)

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Music is Like Community Service: A Conversation with Luther Dickinson

Episode 54

Monday, January 20, 2025 • Duration 01:04:18

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 guest of the show) back in the late 1990s, but is also part of the gospel-jam band The Word, was the lead guitarist for The Black Crowes from 2007-2011, and has put out several solo albums. The two talk about how Luther is able to balance being a father and husband while having a full touring schedule, his children's album, how his father influenced him, and his career in music. A Spotify playlist of all of the music you heard on the show can be found at https://bit.ly/42h5rBy. (Interview recorded on December 10, 2024.)

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Living Your Best Life: A Conversation with Abby Dart

Episode 53

Monday, December 23, 2024 • Duration 01:04:46

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 musician as a father, how she was able to be a working mother with five kids at home, her husband's death and the how she and her kids were impacted by it, and being a fan of Vulfpeck, despite her son being part of the band. A Spotify playlist of most of the music you heard on the show can be found at https://spoti.fi/3P4qdMQ. (Interview recorded on November 18, 2024)

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No Promises: A Conversation with Chris Bolger

Episode 52

Sunday, October 6, 2024 • Duration 01:27:46

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 Moore, The Smithereens, and a number of others. Josh and Chris talk about Chris becoming a grandfather, what life was like when his kids were growing up, and his life as a part-time musician. A Spotify playlist of all of the music you heard on the show can be found at https://spoti.fi/47XcOir. (Interview recorded September 18, 2024)

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

Episode 51

Saturday, August 31, 2024 • Duration 01:12:28

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 careers, and bands they've been listening to and have seen live. A Spotify playlist of all of the music heard on the show can be found at https://spoti.fi/3T9WjJz. (Conversation recorded on August 8, 2024)

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Parenting and the Jersey Devil: A Conversation with Mark Moran

Episode 50

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 • Duration 01:26:45

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 cultural icon, and his experience parenting two daughters while also growing the magazine, writing books, and creating a television series. A Spotify playlist of all the music you heard on the episode can be found at https://spoti.fi/4fpYIcI. (Interview recorded July 2, 2024)

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Dad Rocks! – Details, episodes & analysis

Podcast details

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