Dad Rocks!

Are you a dad? Do you love music? Are you a dad who loves music? Then this is the podcast for you! On Dad Rocks! we discuss what it means to be a parent and a music lover, and how those two elements of our lives sometimes collide.

Dad Rocks! is a kids podcast hosted by dadrocks, with 64 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

dadrocks hosts Dad Rocks!, a kids show with 64 episodes published.

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  Episode #63

  Stand Up and Win: A Conversation with John Ostby

  Jul 26, 20261h 39m

  On this episode Josh talks with John Ostby, a marriage and family therapist who is also the lead vocalist and keyboardist for the band Spymob. During their conversation they talk about John's kids, his decision to leave the music industry to focus on his family, his decision to become a licensed therapist, how he got started in music, and the crazy journey Spymob has taken over the last three decades. A Spotify playlist of all of the music you heard on the show can be found by clicking here . (Interview recorded on May 28, 2026.)

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  Episode #62

  Get Your Priorities in Order: A Conversation with Tony Scalzo

  May 31, 20261h 30m

  On this episode, Josh talks with Tony Scalzo, best known for being the bassist and one of the vocalists for the band Fastball. The two talk about Tony's life as a father, his relationship with his kids, being able to learn from past mistakes, the unexpected success and longevity of Fastball, and several other topics. A Spotify playlist of all of the music you heard on the show can be found at https://bit.ly/3RHMqF2. (Interview recorded on May 6, 2026.)

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  Episode #61

  It's All About Community: A Conversation with Matt Goldman

  Apr 9, 20261h 37m

  On this episode Josh talks with Matt Goldman. Matt is the owner of The Common Good, a bookstore, cafe, and event space in Ellensville, NY, but is also a musician who has been in several bands, including the Jack Antonoff-fronted band Steel Train. During their conversation Matt and Josh, discussed a variety of topics including The Common Good, Matt's kids, parenting in general, how he got into music, the North Jersey Pop Punk scene, and his overall career in music. A Spotify playlist of all of the music you heard on the show can be found at https://bit.ly/41TFUNg . (Interview recorded on February 3, 2026.)

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  Episode #60

  A Murder of One: A Conversation with Matt Malley

  Feb 25, 20261h 51m

  On this episode Josh talks with musician Matt Malley, who is best known for being the original bassist of Counting Crows. During the conversation the two talk about Matt's three sons, his interest in Indian music and culture, leaving Counting Crows to be more present with his family, mentoring his sons during their musical journeys, his childhood, how he got into music and his career in music before and with Counting Crows. A Spotify playlist of the music you heard on the show can be found at https://bit.ly/3MPelRp . To check out Matt's YouTube page you can go to https://www.youtube.com/@mattmalley . (Interview recorded on February 5, 2026)

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  Episode #59

  Having a Defined Role: A Conversation with Mark Lettieri

  Dec 16, 20251h 18m

  On this episode of Josh talks with guitarist Mark Lettieri, who is most well known for being a member of the bands Snarky Puppy and The Fearless Flyers. During their conversation the two discuss how Mark manages his travel for gigs with a young family, his daughters and how they have inspired him, how he got started playing guitar, his career journey thus far, and how he approaches his role within a band and as a solo artist. A Spotify playlist of all of the music you heard on the podcast (+ 1 bonus track) can be found at https://bit.ly/48DCRwX. (Interview recorded on November 5, 2025)

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