Rocker Dogcast

Songwriting Hall of Fame inductee Holly Knight joins the podcast to talk about her 2 year old "Pomsky" (Pomeranian-Husky) Elektra. Holly's songwriting resume includes Tina Turner's (Simply) The Best , Pat Benatar's Love is a Battlefield and Scandal's The Warrior among many others. Her memoir  I Am The Warrior: My Crazy Life Writing the Hits and Rocking the MTV Eighties  is out now and available wh...

Oscar Dronjak, guitarist and founder of the band Hammerfall, joins the show from Sweden to tell us all about his dogs Snaps, Zelda and Freyja (as well as introduce his latest rescue Aska). 

Solo artist, and one half of the band Plains, Jess Williamson comes on the show to talk about the sudden and heartreaking loss of her beloved dog Frankie and the miracle dog Nana she found on the side of the highway in New Mexico two years ago. 

Singer-songwriter Mark Erelli joins the show this week to talk about his Lab-Weimaraner mix rescue dog Leo and how he helped Mark navigate a life-changing diagnosis of Retinitis Pigmentosa which is a degenerative eye disease that leads to blindness. Mark's stirring new album Lay Your Darkness Down , written in the wake of his diagnosis, was released on February 3rd via Soundly Music.

This week's guest is singer-songwriter Matt Sucich who joins us to talk about his 6 year old German/Australian Shepherd/Husky mix Mabel. Matt's new single Let Me Die (Before They Find Me Like This) was just released on January 20th and his album Holy Smokes  will be out April 28th.

Jeremy Popoff of the band Lit visits the show to talk about his dogs Gambler and Dolly while fondly paying remembrance to his previous dogs Darlin', Ace and Chewy. 

Sadie Dupuis of Speedy Ortiz and Sad13 comes on the podcast to talk about her dogs Lavender, who's become a minor Philly celebrity after being found in a park starving with facial trauma, and Buster, her 12 year old pit bull mix who was her first foster fail. 

Glen Phillips from Toad the Wet Sprocket joins the Rocker Dog podcast to discuss the complexities of his rescue dog Rilke. Glen just released his latest solo album T here Is So Much Here in November.

Brendan B. Brown and Gabrielle Sterbenz of Wheatus join the podcast this week to talk about their two radically different dogs Buddy and Cosmo and what it's like taking a dog on tour.

Wrapping up 2022 with singer Doug Robb of the multi-platinum selling band Hoobastank who introduces us to his dogs Wally and Penny while sharing the life lessons his dearly departed dog Ringo taught him and his kids. 

One-time Ringo Starr mananger and Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp founder David Fishof joins the Rocker Dog podcast to discuss how his love for his new family dog, Brady, was a game changer for him.  Larry is celebrating the release of the book Rock Camp: An Oral History, 25 Years of Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp.

Ice Nine Kills guitarist Ricky Armellino comes on the show to talk about his Corgi Starks and the other canine companions he's had in his life.

Drummer Yesod Williams of the reggae infused Kona-dub rock band Pepper comes on the show to share stories of his indestructible tank of a bulldog Mishka. He also introduces us to his newest member of the family Jerry Garcia, a Shih Tzu/Poodle/Chihuahua/Maltese/Pomeranian/Super Mutt mix with hypnotic human-like blue eyes, and salutes the spirit of his beloved border collie Ohana who sadly crossed t...

Guitarist Ace Von Johnson of LA Guns joins the Rocker Dog podcast to share his experiences with his pitties Maila, Rufus and current foster Willow, and discuss the stigma and misinformation surrounding the breed.

Wisconsin based singer-songwriter Trapper Schoepp joins the Rocker Dog podcast to talk about Ollie, Francie and Leroy, his trio of Boston terriers, who star in his videos, album cover artwork and keep the world sunny in dark times.

The driving force behind the band Worriers, Lauren Denitzio, joins the Rocker Dog podcast to talk about their 3 year old terrier mutt Lucy. Worriers first album Imaginary Life, produced by Laura Jane Grace, has been re-pressed and is available for pre-order on vinyl through Don Giovanni Records.

Legendary bassist for Quiet Riot, Ozzy Osbourne and Whitesnake Rudy Sarzo comes on the Rocker Dog podcast to talk about his Yorkie Willow who's the forth Yorkie Rudy has owned over the years. Rudy is currently back with Quiet Riot and touring throughout the year.

The Ataris front man Kristopher Roe joins the Rocker Dog podcast to share stories about his current french bulldog Petunia (who can be heard snorting throughout the show) and his beloved frenchie Gracie who crossed the rainbow bridge in early 2020. Kristopher is currently on a month long tour supporting Alien Ant Farm, Hoobastank and Lit.

Indie-folk/roots rock singer-songwriter Michael McArthur joins the Rocker Dog podcast to talk about his bluetick coonhound mix rescue June. Michael's new album "Milky Stars" was released in mid-September.

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame drummer Gina Schock of the Go-Go's joins the Rocker Dog podcast to introduce us to her Chihuahua rescue Penny. Gina's book Made In Hollywood: All Access with The Go-Go's is out now.

Guitarist/Vocalist Sam Deffenbaugh of Hello Stranger joins the Rocker Dog podcast to talk about his Bernese Mountain dog Rainier. Look for Hello Stranger's latest EP "True Belief" on all streaming platforms.

Katy Guillen and Stephanie Williams of the Kansas City based band Katy Guillen and the Drive come on the show to talk about their one-eyed, 10 year old Boston Terrier named Finnegan.

Multi-faceted singer/songwriter Jessica Lynn shares the amazing journey of her dog Audrey that begins with unspeakable cruelty and ends with extraordinary resilience and compassion. Jessica's new album, Lone Rider, is out on Spetember 9th, 2022.

Singer-songwriter Brooke Annibale pays a visit to the Rocker Dog podcast to introduce us to her dogs Rigby, the "hyperactive super mutt", and Sherman, the 15 year old Chihuahua, along with paying respects to Cubby who crossed the rainbow bridge last Summer. Brooke has a new album, Better By Now", coming out September 30th, 2022.

Ex-Houndmouth and now solo artist Katie Toupin joins the Rocker Dog Podcast to talk about her Pomeranian/Chihuahua/Spaniel mix Cheeto and hound dog Jet (RIP).