The Johnny and Shaner Punk Rock Dadcast

Pop-Punk? Country? Rock? Let us know what you think of the brand new single from Ritch Mitchell as Ryan joins us on the show! Ryan, who was formerly with Eversince Eve with drummer Taveet (formerly from The Awareness) have re-united to create a new sound of rock. Influenced by some of the pop punk greats combined with a couple of the biggest stars in New Country, this once pop punk band has create...

We are joined by Kyle Van Loosen, a former radio host with 94.9 The Rock in Oshawa, and 101.5 The Wolf in Peterborough. We discuss the radio industry, musicans he has met, and his passion for music.

Dan Hand runs his own music management business, Dan Hand Management. He was also a huge part of the Underground Operations run with Mark Spicoluk of Closet Monster. We chat a lot about the older era of punk in Toronto and Durham Region. With many shows happening at The Dungeon in Oshawa. Bands like Hostage Life, Cutoff, MugShot, Facade, Protest the Hero, Lucky Number Seven and more. Relive the me...

Aug 22, 2024: Drew and Mike of Chasing Heroes from Hamilton, Ontario join us on this week’s dadcast, and they’ve brought secrets and surprises! Chasing Heroes are about to release their first EP titled “The Half Dozen EP” on August 30th. They also have some Ontario shows coming up after the release! Listen to our conversation about how they formed, previous bands all members were in, why Mike quit...

August 7, 2024: Tonight we have Brandon Hastings of Outshined. Brandon, from Bowmanville, Ontario, joins us to catch us all up right from where they left off…. 2021 during Covid. We discussed how the pandemic slowed them down. The plans they had. And what they are planning now! Plus, we ask about the GoFundMe page he started for Ed & Maggie of the former Music Hall, raising kids, and the influ...

Johnny & Shaner find out what it’s like to be snipped! We actually cover off so many topics, things like being in ​⁠‪@sixteenscandals2103‬, the new album, marketing your band, stage presence, skateboarding for money, sound guys, and so much more! punkrockdadcast.com…. We would like to thank our sponsor Threads of Society Screen Printing & Merchandise for our custom PRDC merch! Get yours today at t...

After a 15 year hiatus, four studio albums and a split album with good friends Belvedere, Downway, out of Calgary, made their return with their latest album “Last Chance for More Regrets”, released in 2019. The band has most recently toured Europe last year, as well as Japan. In this episode you’ll hear about the early days of Downway during the era of Deville, Chixdiggit and Belvedere. Do you nee...

More out of the Peterborough Punk Scene, tonight we caught up with Tracy, Mark and Mikey of Cross Dog to congratulate them on their recent signing with Stomp Records and their brand new release "All Hard Feelings", available now! We discuss the process of their choice of the albums' single "Enemy", which they also shot a video for. Plus, find out when and where their upcoming tours and shows will...

No stranger to the OntarioPunk scene, we sit down and catch up with Shane Told of Silverstein. We kick things off to see how their new 11th studio album is coming along, which was recorded in Joshua Tree, California. We also dive back into the early 2000’s before Silverstein first got signed to Victory, the scene in Burlington, and could there be an Oshawa show in the works? They have a big 25 yea...

Long time Oshawa punk rocker Michael McDermott and Calgary drum expert Jeff Towers joins us on this weeks episode. Michael discusses the current scene and some of his favourite indie bands. And also plays us a few vinyls for us, including one rare Reggae/Ska album that you’ll love! Jeff is here to talk about bands he has worked with, and his three stops in Ontario for his Drum Clinic at the end of...

Lexy joins us to talk about her upcoming shows with one big announcement coming tomorrow. (April 27). She talks about her favourite venues, bands she’s currently working with and and how she handles it being a punk mom to four kids!

Last year we had Tyler Mossman on our show on the actual April 20th to celebrate 420, but this year we wanted Tyler to tell you about what he has been working on in his DabLab. And everything you need to know if this is your first 420. From drying your weed in the dryer, to pressing it, to shatter and dabs!

Matthew Holtby joins us for March 27, 2024 to discuss his continued path through his love and passion for music, friends and family. We learn about a possible return to the “Diamond” days, life in the “boonies” (septic style), his two kids, “hangxiety”, the Original “Spacement” and more!

Jacques, of Screaming at Traffic out of Winnipeg MB, joins us to talk about how the pandemic put their West Coast Tour to a stop four years ago almost to the day, PouzzaFest, what does YBF stand for?, their new and upcoming album and a tour in the near future. (And more of course, like any family relations?)

Natalie returns to join Johnny and Shaner with Will our in house server, who appeared to be intoxicated that night as we talk sobriety and rehab! Will even figures out what an alcoholic just may be! Check this one out! More to check out at punkrockdadcast.com.

Johnny talks with Shaner who is in Rehab for 28 days for alcohol addiction, and what he is doing to get by and how he is managing rehab a few weeks in. Johnny also made a personal visit one Sunday with one of his Daughters, but this Dadcast was done via Skype. This addiction centre is Another Road Addiction Centre in Port Perry, Ontario, Canada. For more on this Dadcast visit punkrockdadcast.com.

Jeremy spent his life growing up in California. He has been to hell and back many times. Financial troubles. Bad bad truck accident. He and his family recently moved to Ohio. Jeremy is also a musician, and can play many instruments and of course a proud dad! For more on this Dadcast visit punkrockdadcast.com

Cone McCaslin of SUM 41. We kick off with Cone talking about having his mother on his own show. And when he picked up his first instrument. The curious minds of the Sum license plates floating around cars in town. Deryck almost giving away “Never There”. And we chat fatherhood. Plus more in his own experience in Congo and their recent experience at the punk rock museum in Vegas and how they could...

We wrapped up Convergence Fest outside of Kopps! We wanna bring speakers corner to Oshawa. We chat downtown Kitchener. And many old Dungeon bands like Chapter One, I Hate Sally, Kathleen Tuner Overdrive, and Sewing With Nancie. Plus. The Elvis, the old Dungeon Sign, photos and more he has collected. How about we create an Oshawa Punk Rock pop up Museum? For more on this Dadcast visit punkrockdadca...

Join us with our sponsor Threads of Society, September 23rd in Oshawa at Convergence outside of Kops Records. We also talk Threads on tour in Cuba. Chases bar in Peterborough. Our new logo he hand drew. And Jeff Cook an amazing tattoo artist and his band Gunt!

This week, Chase the owner of Threads of Society and his partner Sean. Super excited about this one. They are both in bands. And they will be back on to talk about their bands. But first, we are getting ready for the Convergence Fest in Oshawa. We will all be down there live outside of KOPS Records, Sept 23, noon to 6pm. Need band merch? Check out Threads of Society.

Tonight we have Will our in house bartender. You’ll have to hear how Will and I woke up Johnny before the podcast. Plus Will went deep on dad talk. Ever see your dad cry? How about cutting the umbilical cord. So funny. But we move forward and get onto other topics. Near the end. We talk politics. And Trudeau. And Anti Flag. Help us keep Johnny awake.

Ed The Sock, who we all remember from Much Music, stops by to talk about his new overnight gig over at 94.9 The Rock. Find out if Johnny & Shaner make it through this one without being insulted!

Johnny and Shaner here doing some catching up. We talk about everything we missed out talking to you on. Like the Decendents show. And the Off with their Heads show, both in Toronto. Plus Shaner explored with the Seattle Gummies. We had much to talk about before Johnny leaves to Florida. When we return. We have Ed the Sock on our show !! Also. Shaner, wants to send this last part of our episode ou...

Matt Cerovich, former Manager of Wasted Space in Oshawa is our guest this week. Wasted Space was the host to many punk, indie, and art shows before doors were closed. Matt talks about the music scene in Oshawa, and we chat hairstyling, new and old venues, dad talk, work injuries and more!