Grab a snack and tell all your friends, The Rockstar Dad Show is back again with a new episode! This week, Jaret and Gary talk balloon festivals and road trips before inviting professional drummer Gary “Smash” Foster to the air.
When Gary joins the hosts, he has plenty to share. After spending nearly a year in lockdown with his “three-nager”, he introduces us to his family and talks coping with quarantine.
Later, the guys dig into Gary’s musical history and reminisce with him on the Vans Warped Tour, barbeque bands, and all the wild things that happen at punk rock summer camp. Listen in now!
Dustin Davidson, bassist of August Burns Red, joins Rock The Walls to chat all about the band’s upcoming Christmas Burns Red Livestream, happening this Saturday at 8pm ET (tickets @ abrlivestream.com). He also chats their latest album Guardians and playing songs off it for the first time as apart of it, their new Christmas Cover & Sleddin’ Hill Beer, the tough to eat Philadelphia Eagles Season so far, and much more!
If you bite the hand, get louder and defiant A couple of years ago when reviewing grandson’s first EP, a modern tragedy vol. 1, I referred to the multi-talented musician as being an artist to help you survive today’s uneasy world. With the release of his debut album, Death of an Optimist, I’m even more convinced that if anyone is going to soundtrack a revolution, it will be grandson. For an album that clocks in at less than forty minutes, Death of an Optimist takes us on a whirlwind journey that perfectly encapsulates this chaotic year and what it means… Read more »
With Thanksgiving in the rearview mirror, Jaret and Gary kick off a new episode of The Rockstar Dad Show by talking about food. Listen in as they share some of their worst cooking fails and chat about the holiday.
Now that Christmas is less than a month away, you’re probably a little stressed about your holiday shopping list—but never fear, because the hosts are bringing you a gift guide for all the dads in your life. They’ll give their opinions on New York Magazine’s top picks before sharing their own recommendations.
Later, Chris Shary calls into the show. Chris is a legendary punk rock artist known for his work with the Descendents. On top of that, he’s a teacher and a dad. When he chats with the guys, they talk time management, how he started drawing, where he found his interest in punk rock and more!
It’s Thanksgiving Week, and Jaret and Gary are filling your metaphorical plate with a brand new episode featuring Ryan Phillips and Scott Ian!
The guys have known Ryan from Story Of The Year since their first Warped Tour and they have a lot to catch up on when he calls in to chat. Listen in as they discuss how kids change you, letting your children explore their passions, and living in the Midwest.
Later, Scott Ian of Anthrax calls in to introduce us to his son Revel and talk quarantine. Throughout the conversation, the hosts chat with him about touring and how it effects time with your family, run ins with paparazzi and more. Tune in now!
This week on The Rockstar Dad Show, the guys welcome musician Brendan James to the mic. After spending months travelling the world with his family, he has plenty of stories to share, so grab a seat and listen in.
During the conversation, the hosts chat with Brendan about how music entered his life, and what it’s like being a solo musician versus being in a band. He also shares stories from his family’s travels across the globe, and talks about what it’s like to quarantine after months of adventures. Plus, they dig into his new album Leap Taken.
Later, Jaret and Gary catch up on their lives over the past week and give us a taste of episodes to come.
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This week The Rockstar Dad Show has not one but two Gary’s when Teen Mom’s Gary Shirley calls in to chat with the hosts.
After twelve years on camera with Teen Mom and 16 and Pregnant, Gary has lived a lot of his life on a television screen—and so have his girls. Listen in as he introduces us to Leah and Emilee and chats about watching them grow up on camera.
He also gives us a glimpse into the family’s personal life, from online schooling to their pie-making operation. He chats with the guys about farming and gardening, music, YouTube, and more.
It’s time for another episode of The Rockstar Dad Show, so turn up the speakers and dive into conversation with Jaret and Gary.
This week, the guys are talking about the convenience of technology and Bowling For Soup’s new series Shot Out Of A Cannon. Of course they have plenty more to discuss, like a fear of birds and writing a tell all book.
Later, they welcome wrestler Brimstone to the air. Listen in as he introduces us to his family and talks about coping through coronavirus, mental health, and Seymour the Unfortunate Vampire.
The Rockstar Dad Show is inviting a rockstar family to the air this week! Listen in as Rick, Miles, and Daxx Nielsen join Jaret and Gary for a conversation.
As the lead guitarist of Cheap Trick, Rick Nielsen has lived an interesting life and his sons have followed in his footsteps with their own careers in music. Daxx is a drummer who’s played with many bands over the years, including with Cheap Trick. Miles is the frontman of a band called Mike Nielsen and The Rusted Hearts (more on that in a bit).
When the group calls in they look back at their history both personal and professional, from stories about Guns n’ Roses to family dynamics while touring. They also chat about The Nielsen Trust, quarantining with kids, being versatile with your music and more. Tune in and make sure you stick around until the end to hear “Hands Up” by Miles’s band!
