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Dad Rocks!

Dad Rocks!

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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.Copyright 2020 All rights reserved. Music Parenting Relationships
Episodes
  • It's All About Community: A Conversation with Matt Goldman
    Apr 10 2026

    On this episode Josh talks with Matt Goldman. Matt is the owner of The Common Good, a bookstore, cafe, and event space in Ellensville, NY, but is also a musician who has been in several bands, including the Jack Antonoff-fronted band Steel Train. During their conversation Matt and Josh, discussed a variety of topics including The Common Good, Matt's kids, parenting in general, how he got into music, the North Jersey Pop Punk scene, and his overall career in music. A Spotify playlist of all of the music you heard on the show can be found at https://bit.ly/41TFUNg. (Interview recorded on February 3, 2026.)

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    1 hr and 37 mins
  • A Murder of One: A Conversation with Matt Malley
    Feb 25 2026

    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 Indian music and culture, leaving Counting Crows to be more present with his family, mentoring his sons during their musical journeys, his childhood, how he got into music and his career in music before and with Counting Crows. A Spotify playlist of the music you heard on the show can be found at https://bit.ly/3MPelRp. To check out Matt's YouTube page you can go to https://www.youtube.com/@mattmalley. (Interview recorded on February 5, 2026)

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    1 hr and 51 mins
  • Having a Defined Role: A Conversation with Mark Lettieri
    Dec 16 2025

    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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    1 hr and 18 mins
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