Rocker Dogcast

Daughtry drummer Jeremy Schaffer joins the podcast to introduce us to his two dogs Bella Boo , a 7 year old suspected Coonhound mix, and Moose , a likely Rottweiler/Lab mix. Daughtry's latest single and video "Artificial" is out now and available wherever you stream or buy music. Jeremy's shout out goes to Nashville Humane Association who, since 1946, have been a safe haven for a...

Louisville guitarist/vocalist Evan Patterson , the man behind the moniker Jaye Jayle , pays the show a visit to introduce us to his Chihuahua mix Sandy , give tribute to his 19 year old dog Betsy and walk us through his unfortunate experience with an Australian Shepherd named Osha who he stepped in to care for when cousin couldn't. Jaye Jayle's latest album Don't Let Your Love Life Get...

This week we welcome another drummer with a ferocious and punishing style who parents two small dogs that are not on brand with his band's loud and aggressive musical style. It's Matt Byrne of Hatebreed and his pasta themed Shitzu's Ziti and his recent addition Ravioli. Hatebreed will be celebrating their 30 year anniversary as a band in 2024. For tour dates and info go to Hatebreed.co...

Brittany Luna and Tim Hildebrand of the Philly based ska band Catbite visit the show to give us the details on their 8 year old Pit Bull Nacho Bizness who they rescued as a skinny stray off the streets of South Philadelphia. Catbite will be back on tour with The Bouncing Souls on December 6th through the 17th. Check catbite.net for details. Brittany and Tim chose to give a well-deserved shout out...

Rye Thomas , the creative force behind the Washington D.C. based project Soft Punch , talks with us about his 11 year old Pit Bull mix Molé (November is Adopt a Senior Pet month!) and his previous dog Dexter who both comforted him on his ongoing battle with a debilitating illness. Soft Punch's latest release Above Water is out now on Bad Friends Records and available wherever you buy or stream...

Papa Roach drummer Tony Palermo visits the show to introduce us to his 6 year old Border Collie/Australian Shepherd mix Luna and his 6 year old Chocolate Lab Jasper . Papa Roach will be donating a portion of the royalties for their single Leave A Light On (Talk Away The Dark) to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. For more clips and images of our guests and their dogs follow us on Inst...

Margaret Cho graces the podcast with her soon-to-be 5 year old Chihuahua mix Lucia. You may consider Margaret as a comedian first, but she has true blue Rocker Dog credentials with her two music albums Cho Dependent and American Myth that feature collaborations with past podcast guests like Tegan Quinn of Tegan and Sara and Garrison Starr. Margaret will be finishing up her Live and Loud Tour in mi...

This week we welcome to the show Broadside frontman Oliver Baxxter who gives us the scoop on his 3 year old miniature dachshund Leo. Broadside's new album Hotel Bleu is out on November 10th and they'll be hitting the road supporting This Wild Life for 28 dates starting on November 1st. For tickets visit https://hotelbleu.co/ _________________ Follow us on Instagram: Rocker Dog Podcast Listen, rate...

Pop and country artists Cassadee Pope visits the show to talk about the life and times of her spirited 7 year old French Bulldog Cuppy. Her new single "Wasting All These Tears, Cassadee's Version" is out Octber 13th and available everywhere you buy or stream music.  

Lots of laughs and great dog talk with singer-songwriters Garrison Starr and Sean McConnell who together make up the duo My Sister, My Brother. Garrison shares stories of her girls Gracie, a 9.5 year old mutt, and Oreo, a 9 year old, 12 lb Puggle, while Sean introduces us to his 2.5 year old "Jackahuahua" Star and pays homage to his past dog Arthur. My Sister, My Brother just released their sophom...

Happy to welcome another bonafide "dog person" with this week's guest Norman Brannon of Texas is the Reason and is currently the touring guitarist for Thursday. Norman shares with us the life and times with his beloved Dachshund rescue Bosie who crossed the rainbow bridge in February of 2021. Subscribe to Norman's influencial hardcore music fanzine Anti-Matter at antimatter.substack.com 

Jason Walsmith of the Des Moines, Iowa based band The Nadas visits the show to talk about his three road ready dogs, 13 year old Pepper (Gordon Setter), 6 year old Potter (English Setter) and 1 year old Fritz (long-haired miniature Dachshund) who actively partake is his #vanlife expeditions.  The Nadas are celebrating 30 years together and are currently on tour supporting their latest album Come A...

This week we welcome to the show Spirit Adrift frontman Nate Garrett who introduces us to his Black Lab/Golden Retriever mix siblings Hank and Dolly while paying our repects to his earlier dog Lizzy. Spirit Adift's latest album A Ghost at the Gallows was released on August 18th and available on all streaming platforms.

This week we have a great conversation with Clint Lowery, guitarist for Sevendust, about his doodles Halen and Bear and pay our respects to his "step dog" Marley. Sevendust's new album Truth Killer was released on July 28th and will embark on the Machine Killer Tour co-headlining with Static-X on October 6th in Houston, Texas.

This week we welcome to the show musician, activist and label head of Asian Man Records Mike Park who introduces us to his 6 1/2 year old rescue dog Cenet and pays tribute to his first family dog Jonah. Asian Man Records has put out well over 200 albums by the likes of The Alkaline Trio, Smoking Popes and The Lawrence Arms. Visit asianmanrecords.com for the latest releases by The Abruptors and Swe...

Texas country songstress Bri Bagwell visits the podcast to share the story of her Chihuahua/Rat Terrier mix Whiskey who she found roaming the streets southeast of Austin that's a notorious dumping ground for unwanted dogs. Bri will be on tour now through early October on her Hello Highway tour. For dates and tickets visit BriBagwell.com.

Brooke Dickson of The Regrettes and Chase Petra joins the show to introduce us to her 1.5 year old Blue Pit Bull Poppy who shares her home with a snake, rabbit and cat. The Regrettes and Chase Petra are currently writing new music but Chase Petra will be out on tour in the UK in October. Check chasepetramusic.bandcamp.com for dates and locations.

Alicia Bognanno of Bully comes on the show to celebrate the life of her Husky, German Shepherd, Chow and Pit Bull mix Mezzie whose loss influenced much of the writing of her new critically acclaimed LP Lucky For You . We also learn all about her 3 year old Chihuahua, Rat Terrier, Poodle mix Papa who was best friends with Mezzie but polar opposites in personality and behavior.  Bully just embarked...

Solo artist and virtuoso guitarist Nili Brosh, who plays with Danny Elfman, Dethklok and Cirque du Soleil, joins the show to talk about her 7 year old Carolina dog Micha. Catch Nili playing with Danny Elfman on August 5th at the Five PointAmphitheater in Irvine, CA and on tour with Dethklok starting in late August. For music, shows and more go to nilibrosh.com 

This week we welcome Syracuse native and current South Philly denizen Kayleigh Goldsworthy to the show to talk about her complex and Taco Bell loving half pittie, half cattle dog Maisie. Catch Kayleigh's contribution, "Go F**k Yourself", on Liquid Death's Greatest Hates Volume 3 and see her live on September 21st at Frank Turner's Lost Evenings Fest 6 at the House of Blues Anaheim.  

Paolo Gregolletto of Trivium joins the show to introduce us to his dog Mochi who's a Chihuahua/Poodle/Cocker Spaniel mix and pay tribute to his Rottweiler/Boston Terrier/Pointer mix Lady. Trivium will be on tour in Europe in August. For dates and locations visit https://www.trivium.org/tour To enjoy Lady and Mochi's Instagram go to https://www.instagram.com/ladyandmochi/  

New York based rocker Des Rocs joins the podcast to share the big city adventures of his 3 year old wheaten terrier-poodle mix Ellie.  Des's sophmore album Dream Machine will be out August 25th on Sumerian records and is available now for pre-order at desrocs.com

This week we welcome to the podcast Peyton Bighorse from the self proclaimed "ugly pop" trio Skating Polly who introduces us to her 6 year old Chihuahua Georgie. Skating Polly's new 18-song double album Chaos County Line was released on June 23rd and they are currently on tour through July 16th. Visit skatingpolly.com to keep up with the band. 

Delighted to have singer-songwriter Johanna Samuels on the podcast to talk about her 7 year old terrier mix June who was rescued after being found in a box with her littermates in Simi Valley, CA. Johanna's new album Bystander was just released on June 23rd. Stream it now on your favorite platform or visit johannasamuels.com for more.

Award-winning, chart-topping country artist and celebrated TV host of Canada's Got Talent Lindsay Ell pays a visit to the podcast to talk about the adventures raising her 3 year old Pomeranian pandemic pup Hendrix.