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Rocker Dogcast
Rocker Dogcast talks to popular musicians about their canine companions and the value these creatures bring to our everyday lives in a fresh and revealing interview.
Episodes
Rocker DogcastPeter Morén - Peter, Bjorn & John, SunYears
I was just in beautiful Stockholm, Sweden for the first time this past Spring so it was a pleasure to get to talk dogs with one of its best known residents…
Rocker DogcastMatt Fowler - Arrows in Action
Fun talk this week with first time dog dad Matt Fowler, guitarist for the band Arrows in Action. Matt introduces us to his 4.5 year old, goofy, stinky, cuddly…
Rocker DogcastSteve Morgan & Stephen Sims - Deadcode
This week we welcome multi-instrumentalist Steve Morgan and vocalist Stephen Sims of the electro-rock duo Deadcode. Steve brings along the stories of his two…
Rocker DogcastMelody Margarit - Epitaph Records
This week we welcome to the show Melody Margarit of Epitaph Records which is home to such artists as Rancid, Social Distortion and Bad Religion. Melody…
Rocker DogcastCaroline Smith - Your Smith
This week's episode features our unique brand of dog-centric conversation with Caroline Smith who performs as Your Smith. Caroline introduces us to Howard, her…
Rocker DogcastRusty Pistachio - H2O
This week we bring you our enlightening conversation with Rusty Pistachio of the hardcore punk band H2O. Rusty introduces us to his current car ride loving…
Rocker DogcastVictoria Asher - Cobra Starship
This week's guest, Victoria Asher of Cobra Starship, has all the bases covered when it comes to rescue dogs. Between her current dogs there's Dottie who's…
Rocker DogcastZac Carper - FIDLAR
For an unprecedented second week in a row we're highlighting producer Suzy Shinn's 9 year old chihuahua mix and studio veteran Jack. But this time it's through…
Rocker DogcastSuzy Shinn - Producer, Engineer, Songwriter (Weezer, FOB, P!ATD)
One of the most in-demand producers in music today, Suzy Shinn joins the show to give us the backstory on her well-known studio dog Jack, a half Chihuahua…
Rocker DogcastKurtis Keber - Grace Potter, Aly & AJ
Fellow one-time upstate New Yorker Kurtis Keber, bassist for Grace Potter and Aly & AJ, zooms in from Los Angeles to discuss his soon to be 7 year old German…
Rocker DogcastVaden Todd Lewis - Toadies
This week we're talking dogs with Vaden Todd Lewis of the Texas rock stalwarts the Toadies whose song Possum Kingdom from their platinum debut album Rubberneck…
Rocker DogcastMike McInnes - Old Neon
Checking in this week from my favorite city that I've never been to is Mike McInnes, guitarist for the Pittsburgh based pop-punk rockers Old Neon. Mike tells…
Rocker DogcastCory Marks
Zooming in from the Great White North is outlaw country/ contemporary hard rocker Cory Marks who introduces us to his beautiful 9 yr old Karelian Bear dog…
Rocker DogcastCody Hanson - Hinder
Hinder drummer, songwriter and producer Cody Hanson joins us to celebrate his dogs Dempsey, an 8 year old Boxer/Boston Terrier mix, and Bonneville, a 2-3 year…
Rocker DogcastAndrew Cook - Dan & Shay
Through a generous introduction from a previous guest we are happy to welcome Dan & Shay drummer Andrew Cook to the show. Andrew grew up with Newfoundlands but…
Rocker DogcastSam Palladio
This week's guest Sam Palladio's Instagram profile reads, "British actor and musician... most importantly dad to River the Whippet" so we're happy to catch him…
Rocker DogcastELIF - DJ, Producer
What started as a comment on one of our Instagram reels resulted in discovering another dog loving artist that had a very interesting story to share. Happy to…
Rocker DogcastJanet Weiss - Quasi, Sleater-Kinney
This week's guest has poured a lot of passion and creativity into dog advocacy. Happy to welcome to the show Janet Weiss, the heralded drummer behind…
Rocker DogcastAmy Sciarretto - Atom Splitter PR
For the second time this week we're welcoming a valued ally to the show who helps us with booking guests. This time around it's Amy Sciarretto, the founder of…
Rocker DogcastSue Marcus - The Syndicate
This week we're honoring a couple of wonderful individuals who have not only helped bring guests to the show but are bonafide dog moms in their own right…
Rocker DogcastLuke Lalonde & Mitch DeRosier - Born Ruffians
This week we're joined by Luke Lalonde and Mitch DeRosier of the ever-evolving band Born Ruffians. Luke shares the incredible story of how he and wife rescued…
Rocker DogcastBryan Giles - Red Fang
This week's episode features Bryan Giles of Red Fang who are best known as Portland’s loudest, beer-soaked institution—riff lords, viral video trailblazers…
Rocker DogcastMike Doughty - Solo Artist, Soul Coughing
When an artist has over 8000 posts on Instagram and a good amount of them feature his dogs then you know you've found the right guest. So it's a pleasure to…
Rocker DogcastRufus Taylor - The Darkness
Well known Rocker Dog Dad Rufus Taylor of The Darkness joins the show to give our inquiring minds all we need to know about his Instagram famous 4 year old…
Rocker DogcastMark Rowlands - Author: The Word of Dog
Professor Mark Rowlands isn't a well known touring or recording musician. He's more of a rock star in the field of Philosophy. Mark is the chair of the…
Rocker DogcastMichael Marcagi - Solo Artist
Ohio bred singer-songwriter Michael Marcagi joins the show to introduce us to his 8 year old Great Pyrenees Captain whose ears are the first to hear his songs…
Rocker DogcastLeland Sklar - James Taylor, Phil Collins, Lyle Lovett
If the movie world has 6° of separation from Kevin Bacon then the music world would have 3° of separation from legendary bassist Leland Sklar. Leland has…
Rocker DogcastDave Kushner - Velvet Revolver, Infectious Grooves
Very happy to bring Grammy winning guitarist for Velvet Revolver and Emmy nominated composer for TV and Film Dave Kushner to the show and hear more about his 3…
Rocker DogcastJenny Owen Youngs
Love it when a guest brings infectious enthusiasm when talking about their dog so it was an absolute pleasure to have singer-songwriterJenny Owen Youngs come…
Rocker DogcastBrooke Colucci
Drumming phenom Brooke Colucci welcomes us into her world to see, meet and hear about her dogs Jinjer, a 3 year old Dachshund, and Frank, a 5 year old Boston…
Rocker DogcastMike D'Antonio - Killswitch Engage
If we were to subtitle this episode it would earn the moniker "The Party Poms and the Adventure Pugs". That's because this week's guest, Killswitch Engage…
Rocker DogcastBen Wells - Black Stone Cherry
It's always great to find an artist who you know will be perfect for this show and our guest this week, Ben Wells of Black Stone Cherry, is just that. Not only…
Rocker DogcastJohn Barrett - Bass Drum of Death
"Scuzzy guitars galore" has been used to describe the trio helmed by this week's guest although the band's name leans more towards the low end of the drum kit…
Rocker DogcastArejay Hale - Halestorm
We're ringing in the new year with a great new episode featuring Halestorm drummer Arejay Hale and his wife Emily who give us the backstory to rescuing their…
Rocker DogcastMike Knowlton - Unlettered
Happy Holidays dog people. Among the hustle and bustle we're happy to bring you a great conversation with Mike Knowlton the multi-instrumentalists from the…
Rocker DogcastGreg Hetson - Circle Jerks
Thrilled to have influential hardcore/punk rock legend Greg Hetson from the Circle Jerks, Bad Religion and Redd Kross on the show to talk about his 12 year old…
Rocker DogcastAdam Roth - Grizfolk
This week we are back with an all new episode feauring a great, candid and emotional conversation with Adam Roth of Grizfolk who joined us to talk about his 8…
Rocker DogcastAlicia Bognanno - Bully - Encore Episode
This is an encore episode featuring Alicia Bognanno of Bully who came on the show back in August of 2023 to celebrate the life of her Husky, German Shepherd…
Rocker DogcastTegan Quin - Tegan and Sara - Encore Episode
This is an encore episode featuring Tegan Quin of Tegan and Sara that originally ran on 3/24/23. Tegan joined us to talk about her then 2.5 year old Border…
Rocker DogcastPeter Frampton - Encore Episode
This is an encore episode featuring our conversation with 2024 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Peter Frampton. Peter came on the show back in February of…
Rocker DogcastErin Barth-Dwyer - Overheard
We are happy to welcome Erin Barth-Dwyer of the band Overheard to the show. Erin introduces us to her beautiful 75 lb mixed-breed girl Garbo who came into her…
Rocker DogcastChris Guglielmo - Bayside
In a band full of dog guys, this week's guest Chris Guglielmo of Bayside says he's the most obsessive of his bandmates when it comes to hanging with studio and…
Rocker DogcastGina Gleason - Baroness
This episode we have a fun, informative and profound conversation with Baroness guitarist Gina Gleason. Gina joined our Zoom call from her home in Philadelphia…
Rocker DogcastHeather Nova
Bermuda born and bred singer-songwriter Heather Nova visits the show from her island home to tell us about her terrier mutt Jack White, who helps keep her…
Rocker DogcastDevon Allman
Pug alert! Couldn't be happier to have the opportunity to talk with Devon Allman about his 5 year old pug Franklin who came into his life when he was forced to…
Rocker DogcastKeith Jeffery - Atlas Genius
Atlas Genius is an Australian band consisting of the three Jeffery brothers - Keith, Steven and Michael - who gained international attention with hits like…
Rocker DogcastRick Jimenez - Extinction A.D.
We're back again with another artist who fronts a ferociously aggressive thrash metal/hardcore band but has dogs that don't fall in line with the band's brand…
Rocker DogcastBrann Dailor - Mastodon
The incomparable drummer, singer and lyricist for the Grammy winning band Mastodon, Brann Dailor zooms into the show from a tour stop in Calgary to familiarize…
Rocker DogcastUli Salazar - Ludwig Drums
This week we enjoy talking to another music industry insider and welcome Uli Salazar to the podcast. Uli is the Director of Marketing and Artist Relations at…
Rocker DogcastAsia Chow
Indie-folk singer-songwriter Asia Chow says her two great passions are dogs and music so we couldn't have asked for a better guest to visit and introduce us to…
Rocker DogcastMeet the dogs of Richie Kotzen & Julia Lage
We're posting the video of some of our favorite episodes starting with the hard rocking couple Richie Kotzen and Julia Lage who visit the show to introduce us…
Rocker DogcastMelissa Carper
This week we welcome the self described "ramblin' soul" that is singer-songwriter Melissa Carper, the Austin, TX treasure who's been highly acclaimed by NPR…
Rocker DogcastMark Bryan - Hootie and the Blowfish
I can't think of a better summer guest than Mark Bryan, the Grammy winning lead guitarist and founding member of Hootie and the Blowfish. Mark brings us up to…
Rocker DogcastJohn Tempesta - The Cult
Great to have the opportunity to talk dogs with none other than drummer extraordinaire John Tempesta who rose to prominence playing with White Zombie…
Rocker DogcastZeb Dekofsky - Tribal Seeds
It's always great to talk with a passionate rescue dog advocate like this week's guest Zeb Dekofsky of Tribal Seeds. Zeb was an active dog foster before he…
Rocker DogcastEric Leiderman - Producer, Late Night with Seth Meyers
Since we're no stranger to dog loving drummers on this show it's only fitting to have a conversation with Late Night with Seth Meyers producer Eric Leiderman…
Rocker DogcastKristin Hersh
Grateful to have the opportunity to welcome indie stalwart Kristin Hersh of Throwing Muses, 50 Foot Wave and her own prolific solo career to the podcast…
Rocker DogcastSpencer Hazard - Full of Hell
Ears are bound to perk up when you hear this week's guest, Spencer Hazard from the band Full of Hell, come on the show to tell us about his 1.5 year old…
Rocker DogcastMitch Bock - When We Were Wolves
We're kicking off the start of our next hundred episodes by going across the pond to South Wales to talk with Mitch Bock of When We Were Wolves and Jaws of…
Rocker DogcastJaret Reddick - Bowling for Soup
We are thrilled to be celebrating our 100th episode of the Rocker Dog podcast. To usher in this special milestone is our guest Jaret Reddick of the Grammy…