Rocker Dogcast

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 this year when he was merely a Hall of Fame nominee and gave us his first in-depth interview about his service dog Bigsby , a 3 year old black golden doodle who was trained to assist him as he navigates the effects of Inclusion Body Myositis...

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 life in 2018 shortly after beating Hodgkin Lymphoma. Garbo provides emotional support, humor and has completely transformed Erin into "one of those crazy pet parents". Overheard just released their debut album Intertwined on October 25th on...

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 venue dogs. Chris joins the show to tell us all about Enzo , a 3 year old Irish Wolfhound look-a-like who doesn't have an ounce of the breed in his DNA (he's a Pit, GSD, Belgian Malonois, Rottweiler mix) and his 12 year old terrier mix Mais...

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 to introduce us to her black and white pit bull Rachel who is part personal trainer, security guard and therapist. Baroness just set off on a European tour co-headlining with Graveyard with special guest Pallbearer on October 29th. For tic...

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 connected to nature, and reminisce about her past dogs Friday and Christmas . Heather just released her new single Hey Poseidon on October 1st and will be embarking on a European tour in March 2025. For tickets and info visit heathernova.com He...

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 take a rare four month break to recover from a health issue. Devon's first solo album in 8 years Miami Moon is out now and he'll be playing 10 European dates starting on November 6th. For more music, tour info and news go to devonallmanproj...

Atlas Genius is an Australian band consisting of the three Jeffery brothers - Keith, Steven and Michael - who gained international attention with hits like Trojans , Elegant Strangers and more recently with Animals . Vocalist/guitarist Keith Jeffery joined us to talk about his two current dogs, 4 year old Rosie , a Golden Lab, and 1.5 year old Henry , a Black Lab, while celebrating the life and ti...

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 of expression. This time around it's Rick Jimenez of the band Extinction A.D. who introduces us to his two Cairn terriers Paco (4 years) and Griffin (8 years). Extinction A.D.'s new album To The Detested was released this past August 16th on...

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 esteem and more. Brann and Mastodon will be playing the Louder Than Life festival on...

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 Ludwig Drums and gives us the scoop on his adventure ready 1.5 year old German Shepherd/Beagle mix Data and pay respect to his previous dogs Primrose and Six. Uli chose to give a shout out to both Pal's Place Rescue and K9 University Chic...

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 her rescue dog Aba who was found as a stray in the Bahamas before making her way to Los Angeles. Asia's third single, The Sleeping Dog , was released back in July and has a must-see accompanying video you can see here . Asia adopted...

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 to their 2.5 year old brown Doberman Rusty who succeeds their two previous dobies Cheech and Zeus . Richie and Julia are terrific dog parents who give their dogs the love, space and patience to thrive. Hear all about the different dynami...

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, Rolling Stone, and No Depression. Melissa introduces us to her rescue dog Georgia Peach who is suspected to be about 10 years old and looks to be part Whippet and part Mountain Cur. We also can't have a conversation abo...

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 speed on his 5 year old golden retriever siblings Riggins and Rosie and introduces us to his partner's two 2 year old toy poodle siblings Leo and Max who are all currently accompanying Mark on the Hootie and the Blowfish Summer Cam...

Great to have the opportunity to talk dogs with none other than drummer extraordinaire John Tempesta who rose to prominence playing with White Zombie , Testament , Helmet and has occupied the drum throne for The Cult since 2006. John gives us the scoop on Luna , his 6 year old German Shepherd, Siberian Husky, American Pit Bull mix and reminisces about his childhood dogs and other animals he grew u...

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 saved his 12 year old American Bully Koa minutes from euthanasia. His wife brought Benji , a 9 year old terrier mix , to the relationship and is also rescue. Tribal Seeds new album Ancient Blood is out now and features special guest ar...

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 who spearheads the 8G Band sit-in that features a popular guest drummer each week. To top it off Eric is a bonafide mini-Schnauzer fan boy with a long family history with the breed and is the dog Dad to 3 year old Moose and 10 year ol...

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. Kristin raised three boys on the road and completed her family with many trusted canine companions along the way. Hear all about Zoey , Zoey II (Sheltie), Goose (Great Pyrenees), Crow (Weimaraner), Sunny (English Shepherd), Captain (Yorkie) and...

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 Brussels-Schnauzer mix Ernest and his 13 year old Brussels Petit Brabançon Kiwi. Though Spencer is sitting this tour out, Full of Hell will be heading to the land down under in August. For dates, info and tickets visit fullofhell.com For pics...

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 Life . Mitch is the owner and sole employee of Mitch's Muttz , a dog boarding and walking service he started in the Spring of 2023 and has been booked solid caring for the bestest boys and goodest girls ever since. His Instagram is a jo...

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 nominated pop-punkers Bowling for Soup. Jaret introduces us to his colorful pack of dogs that consists of his Boxer Mastiff Milo, Hazel Mae an English Mastiff, and his "bougie dog" Sammy an Australian Shepherd. We also pay our respects to his Yo...

Zooming in from the left coast is Sade Sanchez of the intense and dreamy, psych-rock trio L.A. Witch . Sade introduces us to her 4 year old dog Puppet who is a female Pit Bull, Labrador, Boxer, German Shepherd mix. We also hear about Ronnie who is a male, 9 year old similarly mixed breed dog we see all over her social media. L.A. Witch is currently at work on their next album that Sade disclosed h...

Happy to be talking with Hannah and Christian of the band Grouplove who I caught in concert recently and was totally blown away by the infectious positive energy of their live show. Together they introduce me to their new 6 month old Labradoodle Cheese who will be trained to assist their daughter who is sensitive to crowds while hypnotizing the unsuspecting public with his soul-baring blue eyes. G...

Fellow doodle Dad Max Ernst , who's also 1/3 of the band Shaed with his twin brother Spencer and sister-in-law Chelsea Lee, joins the show to compare and contrast his 2 year old female Golden Doodle Lenny with my 6 year old male Golden Doodle Charlie. And yes, I bring up the 2019 NYTimes article yet again. Shaed just released their new album Spinning Out and you can catch them live in Washingt...

Great talk with first time dog dad Joe Badolato of the bone-crushing metal core band Fit for an Autopsy . Joe introduces us to his suspected part blue/red heeler Bruce who lives up to the breeds reputation of being high-energy and high intelligence. Joe and Fit for an Autopsy are busy creating album #7 while preparing for a headlining tour in the UK starting in November. To stay up to date on new...