Rocker Dogcast

This week we're talking to musical artist and now music insider Evan Winiker who started as a bassist for the band Steel Train before pivoting to music management as the founder and managing partner at Range Music . Evan introduces us to his Cocker Spaniel Charles who healed his heart after the tragic and sudden loss of his first dog Henry . Driven by that loss, Evan established The Henry Foun...

Today we're joined by a true monster of rock in virtuoso guitarist John 5 (solo, Motley Crue , Rob Zombie ) who introduces us to his tour savvy and clone worthy dogs Churro and Thi Thi who are no strangers to John's legion of fans. Both rescued from dire circumstances, we talk about their harrowing origins, the value they add to John's life and learn about the lesser known pups that ca...

We're winding down 2025 with the help of the indie-pop band Secret Monkey Weeken d whose start was born out of tragedy and blossomed into a remarkable family story. The trio, consisting of Jefferson Hart and his step daughters Ella and Lila , introduce us to their pair of sibling pyrenees mixes Chester and Claudine who are the "delight of our lives". Secret Monkey Weekend's lates...

Encore Episode from March 18, 2025 (and the most popular of the year) _____________________________ Well known Rocker Dog Dad Rufus Taylor of The Darkness joined the show in the early months of 2025 to give our inquiring minds all we need to know about his Instagram famous 4 year old Boston Terrier Don . We cover "The Don's" embodiment of the Rock-n-Roll Party Cowboy lifestyle, the &...

This week we're graced by soul singer Morgan James who gives us an unvarnished look into what it's like touring the world with three dogs in tow. Her "traveliers" includes 10 year old Luther , a tricolored Cavalier King Charles spaniel , 8 year old Eunice , a ruby CKC spaniel and 3 year old Ziggy , a Blenheim CKC spaniel. Great talk that spans traveling tips, touring mishaps and...

Steve Gorman is ten dogs old. The founding member and drummer for The Black Crowes and now 1/3 of the supergroup Howl Owl Howl has a long history with dogs. Steve introduces us to his current dog Chauncey , an 8 year old mutt with an interesting snot producing health condition, and touches upon a few recollections of his previous nine dogs Zelda , Clementine , Wilbur , Mort , Misty , Rusty , Cubby...

Encore episode with Brann Dailor of Mastodon originally aired on September 9, 2024. 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 us with his 1.5 year old boxer Beefcake and his beloved previous dogs Chloe and Thriller. We talk dog butt art, raising puppies, how dogs lift your self est...

It's always a pleasure to talk to an artist who has multiple dogs and a great affection for each. Such is the case with Tesla co-founder and lead guitarist Frank Hannon . Frank introduces us to his pack which includes Patrick , an 8 year old short-haired American Eskimo who wandered onto his property, Rider , a 3 year old Boxer who is still full of puppy energy, Poncho , a 15 year old Dear Chi...

This week we're psyched to welcome Scott Lipps to the show. A passionate advocate for Rock-n-Roll, Scott hosts the wildly popular Lipps Service podcast and its adjacent Lipps Service Live concert series. He's also played drums for Courtney Love , had an exhibit of his photographs of rock stars' portraits and heads up the modeling and talent agency The Rebellion . Scott introduces us to...

This week we welcome Jordana to the show who we discovered researching previous guest Kelcey Ayer. Jordana introduces us to Ducky , her 6 year old Chihuahua-Dacschund-Yorkie mix. Fun talk that covers Ducky's anxiety on planes, trains and automobiles, his influence on her music and album artwork and if he thrives living in Jordanaland. Speaking of which, Jordana's new EP, Jordanaland , was...

There's always a fun dynamic when bringing two bandmates on the show. This week we're happy to bring you a dog-first conversation with singer Cristal Ramirez and bassist Ken Petty of the band The Aces . Cristal introduces us to her soon to be 3 year old Jack Russell Terrier mix Teddy and Ken gives us the background on her 6 year old Vizsla Nori who is well known to those who follow her on...

Singer, songwriter and blazing guitarist Emily Wolfe joins the show to introduce us to her dogs Ozzy Jones Wolfe , a 2 year old, 100lb Black Mouth Cur/German Shepherd mix, and Stella, a 12 year old Australian Shepherd . We also pay tribute to her beloved soul dog Otis Redding Wolfe , a suspected Chihuahua/Shiba Inu/Pom mix who crossed the rainbow bridge at age 15 in the Spring of 2023. Great conve...

This week we're joined by Dave Rublin of the band American Authors who introduces us to his rescued Australian Shepherd/Husky mix Eevee who the universe gifted to him in the Spring of 2024. Dave recounts his journey from cat guy to eventual dog foster fail, how Eevee is a lot more chill than your typical Aussie, her encounter with a possum and much, much more. Another great talk from an engagi...

Vocalist/guitarist Alan Day of the band Four Year Strong joins the show today to talk about his trio of dogs Bandit , Kipper and Dasher . Bandit is a 12 year old German Shepherd/Lab mix with 8% Chihuahua mixed somewhere in his 80lb body. Kip is his beloved mash up of Husky/Collie/Terrier/Pit who sadly crossed the rainbow bridge in May. And we're lucky enough to get introduced to his new 9 mont...

Sometimes the image of a perfect dog doesn't synch up with the reality of the dog you end up with. This was the case with this week's guest, Stephen Hunking of the band Dew Claw , whose "beautiful mess of a rescue dog" Mouse wasn't the dog he imagined adopting but soon became the dog he couldn't do without. It's a great story about providing a dog the compassion, pati...

Judging by his social media posts, it might be fair to say that Gilby Clarke 's passions are guitars, motorcycles and dogs so it was a pleasure to have the opportunity to zero in on the latter. Gilby introduces us to his two current dogs, Sheena , a 6 year old French Bulldog , and Crocodile , a 9 year old Olde English Bulldog , and we fondly remember his previous Frenchie Chopper who he has ta...

The New York Times has described this week's guest, the singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Bonzie , as an artist "that has consistently yielded richly melodic and mysterious songs". We are lucky enough to have her to discuss her true love outside of music which is that of her dog Kiki , a 7 year old Yorkshire Terrier who is well traveled, well loved by fans and well behaved...

It was wonderful to get the chance to speak with Kelcey Ayer , formerly of Local Natives and now solo artist. Kelcey introduces us to his 12 year old Husky/Malamute rescue Tasha who came into his life slightly over the 30 lb limit his landlord required and grew into a 75 lb gentle giant. Plenty of great stories around how dogs influence Kelcey's music, videos and life. Kelcey's solo EP No Sleep is...

We're back on a Zoom call to what must be the Rocker Dog capital of the world, Nashville, Tennessee, with renowned singer-songwriter Maia Sharp . Maia introduces us to her current rescue Louie whose Wisdom Panel reveals him to be 85% Bloodhound and 12% Australian Cattle Dog . We also pay our respects to her childhood dog Hamlet and the love of her life Emmitt . Plenty of great insights and sto...

As a long time fan of her music and well aware of her affinity for dogs, it was an absolute joy and privilege to welcome singer-songwriter Kathleen Edward s to the show. Kathleen helps us get to know her current dogs Penny , a 12 year old Labradoodle with an insatiable prey drive, and Fredwards her 10-ish year old rescued Golden Retriever . We also touch upon her beloved golden Redd who inspired h...

It was a wonderful opportunity to talk dogs with all three members of the band X Ambassadors . Joining the call from three different locations were frontman Sam Nelson Harris and his 6 year old Mini Schnauzer/Chihuahua/Terrier mix Prince , keyboardist Casey Harris and his 90 lb, 9.5 year old Mastiff mutt Meat Loaf and drummer Adam Levin and his 2.5 year old Labrador/Cocker Spaniel mix Tatiana (Tat...

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 Peter Morén of the indie-rock trio Peter, Bjorn & John and his solo collective SunYears . Peter introduces us to his 2 year old female Labrador Retriever Sickan who just happened to be celebrating her birthday on the day we spoke. We also p...

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, weird little Beagle mix Louise . We discover what animated character Louise was named after, how Louise rates as a watchdog, therapy dog and exercise partner and what he learned from his blind cat Squid that preceded Louise. Arrows in Act...

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 pooches, Lola "The Alpha", a 14 year old Dachshund and Wheezy , a 6year old Yorkie and Stephen introduces us to Basil his 3 year old Briard . Entertaining conversation from these two dog loving cyber-hackers turned rockers. Deadcod...

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 introduces us to her two rescues Sampson , an 11 year old corgi mix found on the street 8 years ago and Scout , her 9 year old dachshund/chihuahua mix who was an owner surrender. Great talk about "soul dogs", fostering 14 dogs in 2024 and...