Dads Who Mosh

Welcome to the Dads Who Mosh Podcast! This week, Jesse talks with Martin Alcedo, drummer of No Bragging Right. Martin fills Jesse in on what's coming up with No Bragging Rights, how the band made it to where they are now, tour stories and finding the balance of being a solid dad in the world of hardcore. Be on the lookout for two new singles from No Bragging Rights and tour dates in the new ye...

Welcome to the Dads Who Mosh Podcast! This week, the dads are joined by Mike Olender. Mike has been in a number of hardcore bands, including Burnt by the Sun, Endeavor, Nora, and, most recently, vocals for Disembodied. The guys have a great conversation about being a dad, the current state of the hardcore scene, what it's like growing up in a family that doesn't quite understand you, and h...

Welcome to the Dads Who Mosh Podcast! This week, the dads are joined by a fellow dad who moshes, Fred Weaver. Fred has been holding it down in the Birmingham, Alabama scene for decades now. Fred is a staple at Furnace Fest, and has a ton of love for FF and hope for its future. The dads talk about the stress of hauling a camping trailer, Jesse looking like Yukon Cornelius, and what it's like to...

Welcome to the Dads Who Mosh Podcast! This, the dads are joined by Jay Wells L'Ecuyer, comedian, influencer, writer and musician. Jay talks with the guys about making "Dadcore" videos with his kids, working as a comic, the growing crossover between hardcore music and comedy, and about getting kicked off-stage at Warped Tour. Nate and Jesse also discuss some of the reactions to Furnac...

Welcome to the Dads Who Mosh Podcast! This is Furnace Fest Week! Furnace Fest will always hold a special place in the dads' hearts because it's where Nate and Jesse were reunited after years of living apart and the idea to team up on the podcast was born! This week, we're joined by Johnny Grimes, one of the key leaders in Furnace Fest. Johnny has been involved with the festival from its early year...

Welcome to the Dads Who Mosh Podcast! In this very special episode, Nate and Jesse are joined by the hosts of Leave No Doubt, a podcast about fatherhood, Sam Trapkin (Trapped Under Ice) and Cole James (Grief Recovery Method). The dads have a great conversation about what it takes to really be a man for your family. Doing what's best for your family means taking care of yourself physically, men...

Welcome to the Dads Who Mosh Podcast! Nate and Jesse discuss football season, how much fun it is to discover and share new bands in the hardcore scene, and the struggle as dads to find a balance between allowing your older kids to make their own decisions and have fun while they're still young, and also making the hard decisions for them because you know it's what's best. This week, Na...

Welcome to the Dads Who Mosh Podcast! This week, Nate and Jesse are joined by Adam Hussler, vocalist of Power Play and past "Shed-Daddy". Adam chats with the dads about what it's like making music in Florida, and building the hardcore scene in a place that has been overlooked in the past. No matter how big hardcore is getting, and despite the business aspects that are part of it, it...

Welcome to the Dads Who Mosh Podcast! This week, Nate and Jesse are joined by Brad Moxey of Evergreen Terrace. Brad shares his story of playing drums on and off-again for the band over the years, a wild ladder injury, and what led to him finally deciding to rejoin permanently. The dads talk about Evergreen Terrace's history and the fact that, as a band, they've never really done things the...

Welcome to the Dads Who Mosh Podcast! This week, Nate and Jesse are joined by Tommy Green of Sleeping Giant and HolyName. Tommy talks to the dads about the Sleeping Giant reunion and how that all came together in the healthiest way possible. Tommy also talks about Against Traffic Industries, the non-profit organization he runs with his wife, Krissy Green. Against Traffic works to rescue individual...

Welcome to the Dads Who Mosh Podcast! This week, the dads recap their weekend at Sound & Fury. There were unforgettable sets from legendary bands, fresh sounds from new bands, and collabs that will be burned into our memories forever. We hung out with friends, made some new ones and already can't wait for next year. One thing that stood out during Sound & Fury, with no barriers, was th...

Welcome to the Dads Who Mosh Podcast! It's Sound & Fury Week! Nate and Jesse get stoked for the festival by going over each band for both days of the show and highlighting the ones they're most excited for. Can't wait to see everyone there! In Dad world, the guys talk about what it's like to slowly turn into a dad and start having your own "dad-isms". Eventually, we a...

Welcome to the Dads Who Mosh Podcast! This week, Nate and Jesse are joined by Joe Musten (Advent, Beloved). The dads talk about the state of the scene in North Carolina and how Advent is among a whole list of hardcore bands that continue to shape the scene. Joe also shares stories about touring, the impact that Beloved has had on people, Furnace Fest, and almost getting into fights at shows with o...

Welcome to the Dads Who Mosh Podcast! This week, Jesse recaps Warped Tour in Long Beach! The vibes, the bands, the people there, were all great and made for a great weekend. Later, the moshing debates continue as the guys talk "rowboats" in mosh pits, the level of skill required for a circle pits, and bands calling out moshers during shows. The dads also discuss how dad life can often be...

Welcome to the Dads Who Mosh Podcast! This week, Nate and Jesse are joined by a very special guest, Jay from Bayway! Jay hops onto the podcast while on the road with No Cure, Big Ass Truck and Boltcutter. The guys talk about live shows, the energy that Bayway brings to each tour, despite often being the "odd duck" on the ticket. Jay also talks about Hellfest, and how the payoff after mon...

Welcome to the Dads Who Mosh Podcast! This week, Jesse and Nate are back from their family summer vacations! The dads talk vacations, visiting family, and road trips. They also discuss the reviewing hardcore releases and albums, and whether critic reviews are helpful, or if it's too hard to put some sort of a "grade" on a form of art that can be completely subjective. The guys also g...

Welcome to the Dads Who Mosh Podcast! This week, Jesse and Nate are back from their family summer vacations! The dads talk vacations, visiting family, and road trips. They also discuss the reviewing hardcore releases and albums, and whether critic reviews are helpful, or if it's too hard to put some sort of a "grade" on a form of art that can be completely subjective. The guys also g...

Welcome to the Dads Who Mosh Podcast! This week, Jesse and Nate talk about Jesse's love for beatdown, swim meets in Tucson and a pointless story about an old lady that Nate used to know. The dads also talk about how when it comes to men's mental health, it's not just talking and not just action that helps guys, but it's both. Guys need to be able to freely talk about how they'r...

Welcome to the Dads Who Mosh Podcast! This week, Nate lets everyone in on the enlightenment he's experienced over the last few weeks regarding beatdown, violent pits, and the true spirit of hardcore. Jesse, meanwhile, recaps the Sleeping Giant reunion shows and desperately tries to not become known as the the guy who loves zebras. Bands You Should Know: Nate - Bore (@abandcalledbore) Jesse - S...

Podcast Info Welcome to the Dads Who Mosh Podcast! This week, the dads are joined by Jon Gustin, better known as The Tired Dad. What started off as humorous social media posts about the struggles of dad-hood has now grown into a full blown movement with hundreds of videos, over a million followers and a new book. Jon’s openness and honesty are an encouragement to dads to take their mental health s...

Welcome to the Dads Who Mosh Podcast! This week, Jesse is joined by NickxFury, aka "The Shed Daddy". The guys talk about Furnace Fest, the relationships that have been built there over the years, and Nick shares from his time as a security guy at shows over the years (including almost getting in a fist fight with Gorilla Biscuits). New Music Releases: - Guilt Trip - "Armour of Angels" (album) - Au...

Welcome to the Dads Who Mosh Podcast! This week, Nate and Jesse are joined by Jonathan Kindler of The Chariot. Not only did Jonathan live the wild tour life of one of the wildest hardcore bands to ever exist, he is also a dad and a licensed therapist. Jonathan shares stories from his days with The Chariot, and then talks about what it's like to be a dad, a husband, and a foster parent. Jonathan al...

Welcome to the Dads Who Mosh Podcast! This week, Nate shares his story about how his nose was broken during a Missing Link set and Jesse admits that he didn't put enough sunscreen on his kids. The dads talk about the issue of "gatekeeping" and what it's like to have so many newcomers to the hardcore scene. While there is always a place for people in the scene, it's worth it t...

Welcome to the Dads Who Mosh Podcast! This week, the dads are joined by Justin Green from Propositions! Justin, Nate and Jesse talk about Justin's new single, "Death Plan, feat. UnWorthy" that dropped 5/18. Justin fills them in on his influences, what it's like building a band on his own, from the ground up, and finding help from his personal heroes in the scene. Projects like Propositions are pro...

Welcome to the Dads Who Mosh Podcast! This week, the dads talk about the Terror show in Pomona at the Glasshouse and the conflict between security and the fans and the struggle that comes with venues who, in the words of Scott Vogel, want the money from hardcore, without being hardcore. They also discuss the lineup announcement from Furnace Fest and how the future of the festival was finally revea...