Rocker Dog Podcast talks to popular musicians about their canine companions in a fresh and revealing interview.
Zooming in from the Great White North is outlaw country/ contemporary hard rocker Cory Marks who introduces us to his beautiful 9 yr old Karelian Bear dog Teslin who he rescued as a puppy from the dangers of the Yukon where he was playing a show. We get to know more about this unique Finnish breed, his childhood dog Emma and how well Teslin behaves while hanging out in tour buses and green rooms among many other fun stories.Cory will be bringing his brand of Haggard-like country meets straight-up arena rock anthems to a number of festivals this summer in Canada. For dates and tickets visit corymarks.comCory's shout outs go to his local Pet Smart in North Bay Ontario whose grooming services keep Teslin looking her best and the North Bay and District Humane Society who, since 1954, have been a key service provider for animal welfare within the community. To adopt, foster, volunteer or donate go to northbayhumanesociety.caFor more pics and clips of Cory and Teslin check out our Instagram at @rockerdogpodcast
Hinder drummer, songwriter and producer Cody Hanson joins us to celebrate his dogs Dempsey, an 8 year old Boxer/Boston Terrier mix, and Bonneville, a 2-3 year old white Swiss Shepherd. We also pay our respects to his past beloved dogs Gracie Lou, Wayne Bernice and Collie. Another great conversation with an attentive dog dad.Hinder's highly-anticipated 7th studio album Back to Life is out this Friday May 23rd and available on all your preferred streaming platforms. They will also be back on the road for their Back To Life Tour Part 2 kicking off in Scranton, PA on July 11th. For dates and tickets visit hindermusic.comCody gave his well earned shout out to Second Chance Animal Rescue in Norman, Oklahoma and their mission to improve the well-being of companion animals and uplift the community through the relief and prevention of animal homelessness. To learn more about their community resources visit secondchancenorman.comHe also put a spotlight on Mutt Misfits in Oklahoma City who exists to help unwanted animals in situations that could lead to harm or euthanasia. They primarily focus on animals with major medical illnesses, injuries or advanced age that are often overlooked. By partnering with shelters and the public, they promote responsible pet ownership, spay and neuter, and the adoption of special needs pets. It is their goal to save the un-saveable. To help them do just that visit muttmisfits.org For more pics and clips of Cody and his pack follow the show on Instagram at rockerdogpodcast
Through a generous introduction from a previous guest we are happy to welcome Dan & Shay drummer Andrew Cook to the show. Andrew grew up with Newfoundlands but found himself downsizing as an adult with his two current dogs Boogie, a 6 year old chihuahua mix, and Butters, a 6 year old Pomeranian/Chihuahua/Dachshund mix. Andrew is not only a friend of a major canine celebrity but seemingly friends with well over 30 dogs that he knows by name. Very fun episode from a true "dog guy".When not behind the kit for Dan & Shay, Andrew runs a design business, EZCO, that has created t-shirts and graphics for a litany of platinum-selling bands like blink-182, Coldplay and My Chemical Romance to name a few. He's also co-owner of The Fox Bar & Cocktail Club and Elegy Coffee in Nashville.It should come as no surprise that Andrew gave his shout out to Wags & Walks who receive a lot of well deserved love from our Nashville based guests. Wags & Walks is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and a dedicated community of dog lovers working to reduce euthanasia in local shelters and increase awareness of rescue dogs being wonderful pets. To learn more about adopting, fostering, volunteering or making a donation visit wagsandwalks.orgAndrew also gave props to Nonipup holistic dog products inspired by canine-celeb Doug the Pug. Nonipup helps pets live long and happy lives by equipping their humans with all-natural, organic care products that work well, smell great, and bring out all the tail wags. To browse their products that are safe and effective for all dog breeds visit nonipup.com For more pics and clips of Andrew, Boogie and Butters follow us on Instagram at rockerdogpodcast
This week's guest Sam Palladio's Instagram profile reads, "British actor and musician... most importantly dad to River the Whippet" so we're happy to catch him in his hometown of Cornwall, England to hear all about his well-documented 8 year old pup. We catch up on River's recent health scares and dive into his adventures on film sets, music studios, planes, trains and much more. Great episode from another great caring dog dad.Sam elected to give a shout out to the Nashville Humane Association who are committed to finding responsible homes, controlling pet overpopulation, and promoting the humane treatment of animals, all while supporting pets and pet-families in the community. To learn more about adopting, fostering, volunteering or making a donation visit nashvillehumane.orgFor more pics and clips of Sam and River follow the show on Instagram at @rockerdogpodcast
What started as a comment on one of our Instagram reels resulted in discovering another dog loving artist that had a very interesting story to share. Happy to bring you our conversation with Istanbul bred DJ and producer ELIF who navigated months of red tape to bring her Istanbul born Jack Russel terrier Bambam to live with her in Barcelona. Great talk covering being a single dog mum, their daily routine, Bambam's fly hunting skills and much more.ELIF will be criss-crossing Europe and beyond this Summer bringing her unique blend of hypnotic performances and irresistible music to the party. For tickets and tour dates visit elifmusique.com for details.Follow the podcast on Instagram @rockerdogpodcast for pics and clips of all of our guests and their dogs.
This week's guest has poured a lot of passion and creativity into dog advocacy. Happy to welcome to the show Janet Weiss, the heralded drummer behind Sleater-Kinney, Stephen Malkmus and The Jicks, The Shins and her long time band Quasi. Janet introduces us to her 7 year old Heeler Dizzy and pays respects to her "equal" Mac and her anxious girl Isobel. Great talk that covers her car accident that left her laid up for three months, the Drum-a-thon she put on that raised over $20k for her local dog rescue and her foray into pet portraits that she paints onto bass drum heads. Janet gave some well deserved shout outs to three great organizations starting with One Tail at a Time Dog Rescue PDX whose mission is to improve the lives of companion animals by providing humane, individualized care and a chance to know the comforts of a loving home through advocacy, education, and support of those in need. To adopt, foster, volunteer or donate visit otatpdx.orgHigh praise also goes out to Oregon Dog Rescue who are devoted to placing dogs in the best homes and assuring the long-term success of the adoption. To adopt, foster, volunteer or donate go to oregondogrescue.org to learn more.Lastly, there's Oregon Humane Society who are the largest animal welfare organization in the Northwest and offer a wide variety of services from pet adoption, training, humane law enforcement, veterinary care, humane education, and disaster response. For the many ways to get involved and support their mission go to oregonhumane.orgFor more pics and clips of Janet and her pack follow the show on Instagram @rockerdogpodcast
For the second time this week we're welcoming a valued ally to the show who helps us with booking guests. This time around it's Amy Sciarretto, the founder of Atom Splitter PR who's provided press campaigns for such acts as Falling in Reverse, Sleep Token and Alice Cooper. Amy takes us through the life and times of her past and present English Bulldogs Higgins (The GOAT), Titus, Wilbur and Penelope. Amy has an enormous heart for dogs and helping those creatures that others turn away.That said, Amy is giving a shout out to three terrific organizations starting with Homeward Bound Pet Adoption Center whose mission is ending companion animal homelessness in Camden County through community awareness and responsible ownership. To adopt, foster, donate, volunteer or get clinic info visit homewardboundnj.orgNext shout out goes to Voorhees Animal Orphanage who provide compassionate shelter and adoption services for the animals entrusted to their care with a goal of safely reuniting them with their owners or finding them suitable and permanent new homes. To learn more about their programs and services go to vaonj.orgLast props go to Rescue City who are a professional, foster-based dog rescue in Brooklyn, New York that conduct lifesaving rescue transports from open intake shelters that are unable to save a high percentage of animals. Thanks to Rescue City's efforts, hundreds of dogs are saved every year. To be a part of their life saving efforts visit rescuecity.nyc for more info.For more pics and clips from all our guests and their dogs follow us on Instagram @rockerdogpodcast
This week we're honoring a couple of wonderful individuals who have not only helped bring guests to the show but are bonafide dog moms in their own right. First up we welcome Sue Marcus who is the Vice President of Publicity for The Syndicate, an award winning entertainment marketing agencyand counts the likes of Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors, Johnnyswim and All-Time Low as her clients. Sue introduces us to her 18 year old Chiweenie Grace and remembers her 15(ish) year old dachshund Una Mae whose quality of life she extended by getting a second opinion on a cancer diagnosis and treating her with alternative therapies. Very insightful talk from a music industry veteran.Sue gave her shout outs to Dachshund Rescue of North America (DRNA) who are a nonprofit organization with one sole purpose — rescuing, rehabilitating and re-homing needy dachshunds and dachshund mixes. With a network of experienced rescuers in the northeast, mid-Atlantic, and southeast, DRNA have placed almost 12,000 dogs into their forever homes. To adopt, foster or make a donation visit drna.orgHer next shout out goes to the Frosted Faces Foundation who deliver the promise of family & quality veterinary care for senior pets whose love & lives are in jeopardy. To learn more on how you can get involved visit frostedfacesfoundation.orgFor pics and clips of all our guests and their dogs follow the show on Instagram @rockerdogpodcast
This week we're joined by Luke Lalonde and Mitch DeRosier of the ever-evolving band Born Ruffians. Luke shares the incredible story of how he and wife rescued two Pariah dogs, Putty, a 5 year-old female, and Ru, a 3 year-old female, from India and Mitch takes us back 10 years to when he adopted his golden-doodle Charlie (sound familiar?) who has since become the social media mascot for the band.Born Ruffians new album Beauty's Pride comes out on June 6th via Rep Roc Records. Pre-order your copy today by visiting bornruffians.caLuke gave a shout out to Dharamsala Animal Rescue (DAR) whose mission is to create a better world for animals and people by ending the human/street dog conflict and providing spay/neuter, rabies vaccination, rescue and rehabilitation, and community education for rabies safety and compassion. To learn how you can make a world of difference to animals and people visit dharamsalaanimalrescue.org for more information. Mitch echoed that shout out since he and I both have dogs that've never seen a day of hardship in their lives.For more pics and clips of Luke, Mitch, Putty, Ru and Charlie follow the show on Instagram @rockerdogpodcast
This week's episode features Bryan Giles of Red Fang who are best known as Portland's loudest, beer-soaked institution—riff lords, viral video trailblazers, and all-around heavy music legends. Bryan brings us his often humorous take on his 10-ish year old rescue "attention hound" Boon, his previous dog Fender and his early childhood dachshund Fritzy. Great talk from a cool and good-humored guy.Red Fang is kicking off their 20th-anniversary celebrations with the March 14 release of Deep Cuts, an extensive 26-song collection of non-album tracks, covers, and previously unreleased singles. For first press custom vinyl editions visit relapse.com/Bryan gave well-deserved shout outs to three dog organizations he's had experience with starting with The Pixie Project who are a non-profit animal adoption center and rescue that offer a variety of services to the public like pet adoption, pet owner education and support, low cost and free spay and neuter and veterinary services for homeless and low-income pet owners. To adopt, foster, volunteer or donate visit pixieproject.orgNext up is Oregon Humane Society who is the largest animal welfare organization in the Northwest, with campuses in Salem and Portland. OHS offers a wide variety of services from pet adoption, training, humane law enforcement, veterinary care, humane education, and disaster response. To learn more of the many ways you can contribute to their mission in creating a more humane society visit oregonhumane.orgLastly, there's Motley Zoo Animal Rescue who are a rock 'n' roll themed, volunteer - powered, foster - based, 501c3 nonprofit organization in Redmond and Monroe, Washington who, since 2009, have placed more than 5,000 animals in loving homes. To learn more about this great organization and see photos of their backstage hangs with Weezer, Billie Eilish, Snoop Dog and more visit motleyzooanimalrescue.org
When an artist has over 8000 posts on Instagram and a good amount of them feature his dogs then you know you've found the right guest. So it's a pleasure to share this interview with Mike Doughty of Soul Coughing, Ghost of Vroom and volumes of solo work. Mike introduces us to his 8 year old Chihuahua Lunchy and his recent addition Eustace, who's 3 months old. Great talk with a guy who really values his dogs.Soul Coughing Play the Songs of Soul Coughing Again starting on April 9th in Memphis, TN. For all tour dates and tickets visit soulcoughing.comMike gave a shout out to his tour manager Kelly Rybarczyk who is also a dog trainer and works in the behavior training department at the Humane Society of North Texas to focus on dogs with barriers to adoption. Follow her on TikTok @kellypetspets for behind the scenes shelter interactions and tips.For more pics and clips of Mike, Lunchy and Eustace follow the show on Instagram at @rockerdogpodcast
Well known Rocker Dog Dad Rufus Taylor of The Darkness joins the show to give our inquiring minds all we need to know about his Instagram famous 4 year old Boston Terrier Don. We cover "The Don's" embodiment of the Rock-n-Roll Party Cowboy lifestyle, the "train with love" philosophy his grandmother instilled in him and getting recognized in public as he scoops poop. It's a great conversation from a great appreciator of all dogs.The Darkness LP Dreams on Toast comes out on March 28th and is available on vinyl, CD and cassette (including a Don cassette version!) Pre-order now at thedarknesslive.comThe Darkness are also currently on tour throughout the UK. For tour dates and tickets visit thedarknesslive.com/tour-dates/Rufus elected to give a shout out to The Voice of Animals Foundation in Thailand, a dog rescue run by Michael Chour who's dedicated to rescuing abused and abandoned dogs in Thailand. To learn more check them out on Instagram at @chourmichael_thesoundofanimalsFor more pics and clips of Rufus and Don follow the show on Instagram @rockerdogpodcast
Professor Mark Rowlands isn't a well known touring or recording musician. He's more of a rock star in the field of Philosophy. Mark is the chair of the philosophy department at the University of Miami and leading figure in the morality of animals who just released his latest book The Word of Dog: What Our Canine Companions Can Teach Us About Living a Good Life . Mark helps us expand upon some of the learnings we've gathered over our years of interviewing musicians about their dogs.
Ohio bred singer-songwriter Michael Marcagi joins the show to introduce us to his 8 year old Great Pyrenees Captain whose ears are the first to hear his songs before they go on to get streamed hundreds of millions of times across the globe. Great talk with a well-informed artist who was raised by a mother who worked at an animal shelter.Michael's new song Flyover State was just released on February 28th and is available now on your preferred streaming platform. Catch Michael live on his headlining tour through March 22nd. For dates and tickets visit michaelmarcagimusic.com/tour It should come as no surprise that Michael gave his local shelter, Save The Animals Foundation (STAF), a shout out. STAF is a volunteer-driven, no-kill shelter in Cincinnati providing rescue and rehabilitation to alleviate the suffering of dogs and cats, while helping each animal find a loving home. To adopt, volunteer or donate visit staf.orgFor more pics and clips of Michael and Captain follow us on Instagram at rockerdogpodcast/
If the movie world has 6° of separation from Kevin Bacon then the music world would have 3° of separation from legendary bassist Leland Sklar. Leland has appeared on over 2000 albums and has played and/or toured with a who's who in music including James Taylor, Jackson Browne and Phil Collins to name only a few. And if you seek out Leland on social media or his popular YouTube channel you discover right away he's a consummate dog guy as well so it was an absolute thrill to have him come on the show and discuss his beloved trio of basset hounds Marcello, Rossanos and Romeo. Leland is currently on tour with Lyle Lovett through the start of May. For tickets and info visit tour.lylelovett.comLeland chose to give a shout out to three outstanding dog organizations. Leading off is Canine Companions for Independence who provide service dogs to adults, children and veterans with disabilities and facility dogs to professionals working in healthcare, criminal justice and educational settings. Since their founding in 1975, dogs and all follow-up services are provided at no cost to their clients. To get involved go to canine.orgDaphneyland Basset Hound Rescue is the only basset rescue specific rehabilitation center in the world. And thanks to the ongoing generosity of thousands of donors, volunteers and adopters, thousands of Basset Hounds lives have been saved. To adopt, foster, volunteer or donate visit daphneyland.comAnd lastly there's DaisyLu Ranch who are dedicated to providing a loving and safe home for senior dogs who have been abandoned, abused, or neglected. They believe that every dog deserves to be treated with compassion and dignity, no matter their age or health condition. To adopt, foster, volunteer or donate visit daisyluranch.orgFor more pics and clips of Leland and his pack follow the show on Instagram at rockerdogpodcast/
Very happy to bring Grammy winning guitarist for Velvet Revolver and Emmy nominated composer for TV and Film Dave Kushner to the show and hear more about his 3 year old Chocolate LabMochi and her love of swimming pools, sleep walking habits and being a daddy's dog. Fun talk with a great storyteller.Dave is currently offering a Guitar Master Class that will take students from beginner to stage-ready performer by learning techniques in soloing, scales, music theory and creative songwriting skills. Sign up now at davekushner.comDave gave a pair of shout outs to Earthwise Pet and Pour La Pooch. Earthwise Pet is a locally owned and operated pet supply and grooming center providing all natural products for cats and dogs. Visit them at 303 Lincoln Blvd, Los Angeles. Pour La Pooch offers professional dog grooming services, pet accessories, and a wide selection of unique gifts for your dog. They also offer Dog Daycare in their fabulous new indoor dog park. To book appointments or for more info visit pourlapooch.comFor more pics and clips from this interview follow us on Instagram at rockerdogpodcast
Love it when a guest brings infectious enthusiasm when talking about their dog so it was an absolute pleasure to have singer-songwriterJenny Owen Youngs come on the show and discuss her rambunctious 5 year oldBoston Terrier Frank. We have a lot of fun while covering how Frank adjusted to sharing his home with a newborn, overcoming his mistrust of the guitar, mastering the "leave it" command and so much more.Jenny will be taking her show on the road for a Spring tour that kicks off on February 20th at the Iron Horse Music Hall in Northhampton, Maine. For dates and tickets visitjennyowenyoungs.com/tourThis week's shout out via Jenny goes toTully's Training who believe positive reinforcement is the safest and most effective way to train your dog. Their methods have been scientifically studied and proven time and time again. They offer private in-home training, obedience classes or virtual training. To sign up or for more information go totullystraining.comFor more pics and clips from this interview with Jenny Owen Youngs and her dog Frank follow us on Instagram at@rockerdogpodcast
Drumming phenom Brooke Colucci welcomes us into her world to see, meet and hear about her dogs Jinjer, a 3 year old Dachshund, and Frank, a 5 year old Boston Terrier. And if you're talking dogs with Brooke then you can't pass up the chance to celebrate her late great English Bulldog Angus. These three dogs couldn't be any less similar so it was a pleasure getting to know the unique personalities of each. See more from Brooke (aka Rock Angel) and her drumming prowess on her YouTube and Instagram feeds. Brooke's shout out went to Mountain Haven Animal Rescue who are a non-profit animal welfare organization dedicated to creating a new leash on life for animals in need and at risk. It is their goal to continually provide the best care and opportunity for animals to have a successful second chance at the life they so justly deserve. To adopt, volunteer or donate visit mountainhavenanimalrescue.org For more pics and clips from this interview follow us on Instagram. Full interview video available on YouTube.
If we were to subtitle this episode it would earn the moniker "The Party Poms and the Adventure Pugs". That's because this week's guest, Killswitch Engage bassist Mike D'Antonio, has a Pug era and a Pom era. Currently living in the Pomeranian era with a 3 year old named Sprocket and a 9 year old named Maverick, we also touch upon the bygone pug era that was defined by Raisin and Potato. We cover lots of ground talking about honeymooning with dogs, vegetarian/veganism, how dogs enrich our lives and much more. Killswitch Engage will release their 9th full-length album called This Consequence on February 21st and are embarking on a Spring tour on March 5th in Nashville, TN. For more info visit killswitchengage.com Mike gave a shout out to the ASPCA who for over 150 years have been leading the way in fighting cruelty, rescuing and securing adoptions for animals in need, and driving significant legislative change that protects their lives and welfare — ultimately transforming how Americans value and care for animals. To learn more how you can help animals in need visit aspca.org/ For more pics and clips follow us on Instagram at @rockerdogpodcast. Watch the entire interview on YouTube.
It's always great to find an artist who you know will be perfect for this show and our guest this week, Ben Wells of Black Stone Cherry, is just that. Not only is Ben a dog dad to three wonderful beagles - Henry (13), Hank (8) and Sunny Pearl (2) - but he also just released a children's book titled Good Girl Sunny Pearl which he wrote, illustrated and published. To top it all off Ben and his wife Jessica created the Henry & Clark Foundation that supports children and animals in need. Black Stone Cherry will be on a 11 date US tour that starts on March 13 in Bloomington, IL. For more info and tickets visit blackstonecherry.com. Ben's book Good Girl Sunny Pearl is available on Amazon and Barnes & Nobel. Ben gave a shout out to three great organizations. The first is The Barren River Animal Welfare Association who provide a safe haven for homeless companion animals and provide animals in need with humane treatment and good homes while working to reduce the population of unwanted pets through spay/neuter programs, education, and outreach. To adopt, foster, volunteer or donate visit brawashelter.org His second shout out goes to the Miranda Lambert led Mutt Nation whose mission is to promote the adoption of shelter pets, advance spay & neuter; and educate the public about the benefits of these actions. To see the wide range of efforts they spearhead visit muttnation.com Lastly, Ben gave some well-earned praise to the Beagle Freedom Project who are the world's leading organization for rescuing and rehoming animals used in experimental research. Since 2010, BFP have liberated thousands of animals while working to end their abuse through education, advocacy, and legislation. To contribute to their goal of a world without animal testing visit bfp.org And we at Rocker Dog would like to shout out Ben's Henry and Clark Foundation whose mission is to raise awareness and support for children and animals in need. To take part in making a positive difference in the world visit henryandclarkfoundation.org. For more pics and clips of Ben, Henry, Clark and Sunny Pearl follow us on Instagram @rockerdogpodcast
"Scuzzy guitars galore" has been used to describe the trio helmed by this week's guest although the band's name leans more towards the low end of the drum kit. It's Mississippi bred John Barrett of Bass Drum of Death who joins the show to introduce us to his 3.5 year old rescue Egg whose DNA test revealed primarily a Beagle and Husky mix while also throwing in some Australian Cattle dog and, oxymoronically, a little Great Dane. Bass Drum of Death are currently recording their next LP in Nashville. To keep tabs on the band visit bassdrumofdeath.com John gave a shout out to Metro Animal Care and Control (MACC) in Nashville who are committed to the delivery of humane and responsive animal care and control services to and for the residents and animals of Nashville-Davidson County. MACC work with individuals and organizations across Nashville to help domestic animals find caring homes, decrease over-population of cats and dogs through spaying and neutering, support widespread rabies vaccinations, and promote responsible pet ownership. To adopt, foster, volunteer or donate visit nashville.gov For more pics and clips of John and Egg follow the who on Instagram @rockerdogpodcast
We're ringing in the new year with a great new episode featuring Halestorm drummer Arejay Hale and his wife Emily who give us the backstory to rescuing their 13 year old nap loving Schnauzer mix Oreo. We address Arejay passing the Oreo "sniff test", becoming one of those "obnoxious dog dads", Oreo's recent health scare and much, much more. Halestorm will be on tour stateside throughout January before heading overseas in May to support Iron Maiden. For dates and tickets visit halestormrocks.com Arejay and Emily gave a full-hearted shout out to a Safe Place for Animals (SPA) who take in, care for, provide veterinary care and find loving, responsible homes for homeless, abandoned and unwanted pets around the Gallatin, Tennessee community. Open 365 days a year SPA receives no government financial assistance and relies on donations from compassionate and caring citizens in the community who want to help make a difference in the lives of animals in need. To adopt, foster, volunteer or donate visit safeplaceforanimals.com For more pics and clips of Arejay, Emily and Oreo follow the show on Instagram at @rockerdogpodcast. Watch the full video of our interview at youtube.com/@rockerdogpodcast
Happy Holidays dog people. Among the hustle and bustle we're happy to bring you a great conversation with Mike Knowlton the multi-instrumentalists from the innovative post-punk project Unlettered who is not only a dog dad to a senior English Cocker Spaniel and ex-show dog Jack but was also a fosterer for over 40 dogs when he resided in New Jersey. punkrockphilosophy.com called Unlettered's latest release Five Mile Point, "an unholy trinity of influences—Polvo, Sonic Youth, and Lungfish- and the result is intriguing, challenging and immersive." Hear it now on Bandcamp. Mike chose to give a shout out to Home for Good Dogs Rescue, a non-profit organization headquartered in Berkeley Heights, NJ, who rescue dogs from high-kill shelters in the South, transport them North, and give them a second chance at life. Since their inception, they have rescued over 12,000 dogs and given them loving homes for good. To adopt, foster, volunteer or donate visit homeforgooddogs.org For more pics and clips of all our guests and their dogs follow us on Instagram at rockerdogpodcast
Thrilled to have influential hardcore/punk rock legend Greg Hetson from the Circle Jerks, Bad Religion and Redd Kross on the show to talk about his 12 year old Basset Hound rescue Squishy. We hear all about Squishy's ninja like agility, iron stomach and how Green Day's Tre Cool's dad facilitated Greg's first dog adoption. Circle Jerks will be playing this year's Coachella on April 13th and 20th after wrapping up a Spring tour in the UK. For dates and tickets visit circlejerks.net Greg gives this week's shout out to Daphneyland Basset Hound Rescue that came to be in 2002 and with the ongoing generosity of thousands of donors, volunteers and adopters since then – and the spirit of a Basset Hound named Daphney – has made it possible for thousands of Basset Hounds lives to be saved. To adopt, foster, volunteer or donate visit daphneyland.com For more pics and clips of Greg and Squishy follow the show on Instagram at rockerdogpodcast
This week we are back with an all new episode feauring a great, candid and emotional conversation with Adam Roth of Grizfolk who joined us to talk about his 8 year old German/Australian Shepherd mix Penny Muffins who he rescued from euthanasia and went on to inspire a gotcha day song and video that went viral with over 1.5 million views. Grizfolk recently released a 5-track EP back in October entitled Way On Out and is available everywhere. Grizfolk will be out on tour starting in January. For dates and tickets visit this link. Adam chose to give a shout out to Wag and Walks who are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and dedicated community of dog lovers working to reduce euthanasia in local shelters and increase awareness of rescue dogs being wonderful pets. To adopt, foster, volunteer or donate go to wagsandwalks.org For more pics and clips of Adam, Penny and all our guests and their dogs follow us on Instagram at rockerdogpodcast
This is an encore episode featuring Alicia Bognanno of Bully who came on the show back in August of 2023 to celebrate the life of her Husky, German Shepherd, Chow and Pit Bull mix Mezzie whose loss influenced much of the writing of her critically acclaimed LP Lucky For You. We also learn all about her Chihuahua, Rat terrier, Poodle mix Papa who was best friends with Mezzie but polar opposites in personality and behavior. Bully is currently supporting Suki Waterhouse on her Sparklemuffin tour that runs through to December 21st. For dates and tickets visit sukiwaterhouse.tv/#tour Alicia chose to give her shout out to Wag and Walks who are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and dedicated community of dog lovers working to reduce euthanasia in local shelters and increase awareness of rescue dogs being wonderful pets. To adopt, foster, volunteer or donate go to wagsandwalks.org For more pics and clips of Alicia, Mezzie, Papa and all our guests and their dogs follow us on Instagram at rockerdogpodcast
This is an encore episode featuring Tegan Quin of Tegan and Sara that originally ran on 3/24/23. Tegan joined us to talk about her then 2.5 year old Border Collie-German Shepherd mix Georgia who was a challenging dog at first but with some training, patience and love became an integral part of her life and family. Tegan and Sara just released a new single Right On Time on November 15th, their graphic novel Crush is available everywhere and their riveting documentary Fanatical: The Catfishing of Tea and Sara is out on Hulu. Tegan gave a shout out to Acre Dog, who since ince 2017, have been rescuing dogs in peril from the streets of Los Cabos, Mexico and given a chance at a happy wholesome life. To date they have placed more than 1000 puppies across North America and beyond. More more information visit acredogs.com For more pics and clips of all our guests and their rocker dogs follow us on Instagram at rockerdogpodcast
This is an encore episode featuring our conversation with 2024 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Peter Frampton. Peter came on the show back in February of this year when he was merely a Hall of Fame nominee and gave us his first in-depth interview about his service dog Bigsby, a 3 year old black golden doodle who was trained to assist him as he navigates the effects of Inclusion Body Myositis (IBM) which Peter was diagnosed with in 2015.
We are happy to welcome Erin Barth-Dwyer of the band Overheard to the show. Erin introduces us to her beautiful 75 lb mixed-breed girl Garbo who came into her life in 2018 shortly after beating Hodgkin Lymphoma. Garbo provides emotional support, humor and has completely transformed Erin into "one of those crazy pet parents". Overheard just released their debut album Intertwined on October 25th on Dromedary Records and is available on vinyl, CD, and your preferred streaming platform. Erin gave this week's shout out to Dizzy's Doggie Daycare, a bonded and insured pet sitting company located in the Hudson Valley who prioritize socialization, enrichment and group play in a safe environment for your dog with large indoor and outdoor areas. To learn more visit dizzysdoggiedaycare.com For pics and clips of Erin and Garbo follow us on Instagram at rockerdogpodcast
In a band full of dog guys, this week's guest Chris Guglielmo of Bayside says he's the most obsessive of his bandmates when it comes to hanging with studio and venue dogs. Chris joins the show to tell us all about Enzo, a 3 year old Irish Wolfhound look-a-like who doesn't have an ounce of the breed in his DNA (he's a Pit, GSD, Belgian Malonois, Rottweiler mix) and his 12 year old terrier mix Maisie (aka Mu-Tang). We also pay our respects to his Cairn terrier Marty which led us to a helpful discussion around end of life care. Great talk with a good-hearted dog dad. Bayside will be heading to the U.K. in February 2025 for The Errors Tour: 25 Years of Bayside. For tickets and more info go to baysidebayside.com Chris gave this week's shout out to Blue Man Dog, a volunteer-base rescue in Los Angeles, who rescue dogs most in need of their training team - those with behavioral issues - as well as dogs with medical issues and seniors. To adopt, foster, donate, volunteer or use their resources visit bluemandog.org For more pics and clips of Chris and his dogs follow us on Instagram @rockerdogpodcast
This episode we have a fun, informative and profound conversation with Baroness guitarist Gina Gleason. Gina joined our Zoom call from her home in Philadelphia to introduce us to her black and white pit bull Rachel who is part personal trainer, security guard and therapist. Baroness just set off on a European tour co-headlining with Graveyard with special guest Pallbearer on October 29th. For tickets and info visit yourbaroness.com/tour/ Gina chose to give a shout out to ACCT Philly whose mission is to provide shelter, care and life saving efforts for homeless, abandoned, and abused animals and protect the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Philadelphia, providing a benefit to all of the citizens of the City regardless of race or economic status. To adopt, foster, volunteer or donate visit acctphilly.org She also gave kudos to her dog sitter Kat Cares Pet Sitting LLC who can be found on Instagram at katcarespetsittingllc For more pics and clips of Gina and Rachel follow us on Instagram at rockerdogpodcast
Bermuda born and bred singer-songwriter Heather Nova visits the show from her island home to tell us about her terrier mutt Jack White, who helps keep her connected to nature, and reminisce about her past dogs Friday and Christmas. Heather just released her new single Hey Poseidon on October 1st and will be embarking on a European tour in March 2025. For tickets and info visit heathernova.com Heather gave a well earned shout out to Helpaws in St. Lucia who have adopted thousands animals to families in Canada, the US, and Europe and focus on rescue, adoption, and high volume spay and neuter clinics to help relieve a serious issue of animal overpopulation on the island resulting in many animals being born into horrendous conditions. To adopt, foster, volunteer or donate visit helpaws.com For more pics and clips from Heather and Jack follow the show on Instagram at rockerdogpodcast
Pug alert! Couldn't be happier to have the opportunity to talk with Devon Allman about his 5 year old pug Franklin who came into his life when he was forced to take a rare four month break to recover from a health issue. Devon's first solo album in 8 years Miami Moon is out now and he'll be playing 10 European dates starting on November 6th. For more music, tour info and news go to devonallmanproject.com Devon chose to give a shout out to The Humane Society of the United States whose mission is to take on puppy mills, factory farms, the fur trade, trophy hunting, animal cosmetics testing and other cruel industries. Through their rescue, response and sanctuary work, they help thousands of animals every year. To learn more how you can advance their cause and help them fight all forms of animal cruelty visit humanesociety.org Another shout out goes to Ancestral Pet Food who provide all natural food & treats for your dog using only the finest USDA approved human grade ingredients. To place an order for delivery visit ancestralpetfood.com For more pics and clips from this interview follow us on Instagram at rockerdogpodcast and check out our YouTube page at @rockerdogpodcast
Atlas Genius is an Australian band consisting of the three Jeffery brothers - Keith, Steven and Michael - who gained international attention with hits like Trojans, Elegant Strangers and more recently with Animals. Vocalist/guitarist Keith Jeffery joined us to talk about his two current dogs, 4 year old Rosie, a Golden Lab, and 1.5 year old Henry, a Black Lab, while celebrating the life and times of the family's beloved floof Marcus. Atlas Genius just released a new album last month called End of the Tunnel and are currently crisscrossing the U.S. on tour with Robert Delong until October 21st. For tickets and info visit atlasgenius.com Keith gave a shout out to The Gentle Barn whose mission is to inspire kindness and compassion towards animals, our planet, and each other. The Gentle Barn is both a sanctuary for animals and humans alike, and offer many programs to help support the community for children and adults who suffer from abuse, addiction, depression, loneliness, and physical and emotional issues. To get involved and help them make a difference go to gentlebarn.org For more pics and clips from this and all our interviews follow us on Instagram at @rockerdogpodcast
We're back again with another artist who fronts a ferociously aggressive thrash metal/hardcore band but has dogs that don't fall in line with the band's brand of expression. This time around it's Rick Jimenez of the band Extinction A.D. who introduces us to his two Cairn terriers Paco (4 years) and Griffin (8 years). Extinction A.D.'s new album To The Detested was released this past August 16th on Unique Leader Records. Catch them live at The Vault in New Bedford, MA on November 30th. Rick is shouting out two great organizations. First is the Setauket Animal Hospital, a full-service hospital offering a full range of comprehensive veterinary services to keep pets in excellent health, from wellness exams and vaccinations to dental care, internal medicine, and surgery. For more info visit setauketanimalhospital.com. The other is Orphans of the Storm Animal Shelter in Kittanning, PA who were established in 1969 to provide temporary shelter for unwanted and abused animals. Orphans of the Storm is a no-kill animal shelter that match lovable animals with loving forever homes, educate the public on humane, responsible care of all animals, and promote spaying and neutering to reduce companion animal overpopulation. To adopt, volunteer or donate visit orphansofthestorm-pa.org For more pics and clips from this interview follow us on Instagram at @rockerdogpodcast
The incomparable drummer, singer and lyricist for the Grammy winning band Mastodon, Brann Dailor zooms into the show from a tour stop in Calgary to familiarize us with his 1.5 year old boxer Beefcake and his beloved previous dogs Chloe and Thriller. We talk dog butt art, raising puppies, how dogs lift your self esteem and more. Brann and Mastodon will be playing the Louder Than Life festival on Saturday September 28th and Aftershock on October 11th before heading to Australia in December. For tickets visit mastodonrocks.com/tour Brann chose to give a shout out to the Atlanta Humane Society whose goal is deeply motivated by the desire to keep pets in their loving homes: they seek to improve the lives and well-being of pets and people, collectively and perhaps most importantly, one life, one need, one animal at a time. To adopt, foster, volunteer or donate visit atlantahumane.org For more pics and clips from this interview follow us on Instagram @rockerdogpodcast
This week we enjoy talking to another music industry insider and welcome Uli Salazar to the podcast. Uli is the Director of Marketing and Artist Relations at Ludwig Drums and gives us the scoop on his adventure ready 1.5 year old German Shepherd/Beagle mix Data and pay respect to his previous dogs Primrose and Six. Uli chose to give a shout out to both Pal's Place Rescue and K9 University Chicago. Pal's Place Rescue is a foster based canine rescue in Chicago who save and re-home dogs from overburdened and open intake animal control facilities. To adopt, foster or donate visit palsplacerescue.org for more information. K9 University Chicago is a multi-faceted boarding, daycare and training facility where your dog can be safely housed and at the same time learn awesome skills. Dogs have fun, learn to interact with other dogs and most importantly, respond to and bond with you more closely! For more on their services and prices go to k9uchicago.com For more pics and clips from this interview and all our episodes follow us on Instagram at @rockerdogpodcast
Indie-folk singer-songwriter Asia Chow says her two great passions are dogs and music so we couldn't have asked for a better guest to visit and introduce us to her rescue dog Aba who was found as a stray in the Bahamas before making her way to Los Angeles. Asia's third single, The Sleeping Dog, was released back in July and has a must-see accompanying video you can see here. Asia adopted Aba through the HIT Living Foundation who direct their energies in areas where they believe the world's voiceless need it most - animal welfare with a focus in dog rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming, domestic and international community outreach and animal welfare education. To adopt, foster, volunteer or see available free resources visit hitlivingfoundation.org For more pics and clips of all our guests and their dogs follow us on Instagram at @rockerdogpodcast
We're posting the video of some of our favorite episodes starting with the hard rocking couple Richie Kotzen and Julia Lage who visit the show to introduce us to their 2.5 year old brown Doberman Rusty who succeeds their two previous dobies Cheech and Zeus. Richie and Julia are terrific dog parents who give their dogs the love, space and patience to thrive. Hear all about the different dynamics and personalities between the three dogs and much, much more in this highly entertaining and informative episode. Richie and Julia adopted their dogs from Doberman Pinscher & Little Paws Rescue, located in rural Fillmore, California, and since 1987 have rescued more than 9,000 dogs. Support is provided by a small army of dedicated volunteers and staff members. To adopt, foster or make a donation visit dobiesandlittlepawsrescue.org For more pics and clips of Richie, Julia and their dogs follow the show on Instagram at @rockerdogpodcast
This week we welcome the self described "ramblin' soul" that is singer-songwriter Melissa Carper, the Austin, TX treasure who's been highly acclaimed by NPR, Rolling Stone, and No Depression. Melissa introduces us to her rescue dog Georgia Peach who is suspected to be about 10 years old and looks to be part Whippet and part Mountain Cur. We also can't have a conversation about dogs without including Betty Boo who was a Black Lab/American Bulldog mix and had a profound impact on Melissa. Melissa's latest album Borned in Ya was released on July 19th and is brimming with her signature blend of jazz, vintage R&B, and old-school country. To order and see tour dates visit melissacarper.com Melissa's shout out goes to the Doris Day Animal Foundation that was founded in 1978 as the Doris Day Pet Foundation by legendary performer, with a straightforward mission that continues to this day: to help animals and the people who love them. As a grant-giving charity, DDAF funds other 501(c)(3) organizations across the United States that directly care for and protect animals. To learn more about their programs, scholarships and grants visit dorisdayanimalfoundation.org For more pics and clips from this conversation follow the podcast on Instagram at rockerdogpodcast
I can't think of a better summer guest than Mark Bryan, the Grammy winning lead guitarist and founding member of Hootie and the Blowfish. Mark brings us up to speed on his 5 year old golden retriever siblings Riggins and Rosie and introduces us to his partner's two 2 year old toy poodle siblings Leo and Max who are all currently accompanying Mark on the Hootie and the Blowfish Summer Camp with Trucks Tour that runs through September. Mark just dropped his Latin-flavored new single Don't Change a Thing this past Friday ahead of his forthcoming solo album Popped that's due out in October. To keep up with Mark go to markbryanmusic.com Mark chose to give his shout out to bandmate Dean Felber who founded Dean's Dogs with his wife Andrea. Dean's Dogs is a unique 501c3 non-profit organization committed to rescuing and rehoming dogs in need. Inspired by their love for music and animals, Dean combines his passions by tossing to fans guitar picks adorned with the faces of adoptable dogs during his performances. Each pick represents a dog that you can help support through donations. For events, partnerships and donations visit deansdogs.org to learn more. This episode of the Rocker Dog podcast is sponsored by Hi Seltzers. Hi Seltzer, is an ultra-premium, THC-infused adult beverage with 0 calories, 0 sugar and 0 alcohol. It's happy without the hangover. Try any one of their incredible flavors, peach, watermelon, lemon lime, wild berry, real cherry and pineapple. You will love how these 5mg drinks make you feel, and with 0 alcohol you can enjoy them guilt-free with no risk of the Sunday scaries! Hi Seltzer is now one of the largest THC-infused beverages in the country and you can find them at hiseltzers.com and use their locator to find a retailer near you, or shop online for some amazing discounts and free shipping! For pics and clips from this interview follow us on Instagram at rockerdogpodcast
Great to have the opportunity to talk dogs with none other than drummer extraordinaire John Tempesta who rose to prominence playing with White Zombie, Testament, Helmet and has occupied the drum throne for The Cult since 2006. John gives us the scoop on Luna, his 6 year old German Shepherd, Siberian Husky, American Pit Bull mix and reminisces about his childhood dogs and other animals he grew up with in the Bronx. John is giving a well deserved shout out to three dog services. He adopted Luna from Tobie's Small Dog Rescue whose mission is to provide temporary care and shelter for stray, abandoned and relinquished dogs, and to place into responsible and caring forever homes. To adopt, foster or donate visit tobiessmalldogrescue.org Luna has enjoyed training, day care and boarding from LAK9s which is perfect for pet owners needing a safe, fun and supervised outlet for their pets. For services, hours and rates go to lak9s.com Luna has also taken advantage of the services at Whitaker Dog Day Camp who offer everything from daycare and boarding to training and grooming. Find a full list of their offerings at whitakerdogcare.com This episode of the Rocker Dog podcast is sponsored by rōmng, a premium lifestyle brand that features dog products motivated by nature. Their bio-based and 100% compostable plant-based dog poop bags are a great alternative to your standard plastic poop bags and are available for single and subscription orders! They have a special discount for our listeners and members, use code ROCKERDOG to get 20% off your 1st purchase including 20% off the first 3 orders if you sign up for one of their poop bag subscriptions! Place an order now at romng.com. For more pics and clips of this interview follow the show on Instagram at rockerdogpodcast
It's always great to talk with a passionate rescue dog advocate like this week's guest Zeb Dekofsky of Tribal Seeds. Zeb was an active dog foster before he saved his 12 year old American Bully Koa minutes from euthanasia. His wife brought Benji, a 9 year old terrier mix, to the relationship and is also rescue. Tribal Seeds new album Ancient Blood is out now and features special guest artists like Twinkle Brothers + romain virgo + kabaka pyramid + The Movement + hollie cook + The Elovaters + Hector Roots Lewis + hempress sativa + pat Boy + Natalia Doco & more Zeb chose to give a well-earned shout out to Bullies and Buddies who are dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating and finding loving homes for bullies and other buddy breeds in Southern California. They are a foster-based rescue and rely solely on volunteers and donors to keep their doors open. To join their mission and help make a difference to a dog in need visit bulliesandbuddies.com to learn more. This episode of the Rocker Dog podcast is sponsored by rōmng, a premium lifestyle brand that features dog products motivated by nature. Their bio-based and 100% compostable plant-based dog poop bags are a great alternative to your standard plastic poop bags and are available for single and subscription orders! They have a special discount for our listeners and members, use code ROCKERDOG to get 20% off your 1st purchase including 20% off the first 3 orders if you sign up for one of their poop bag subscriptions! Place an order now at romng.com. For more pics and clips of this interview follow the show on Instagram at rockerdogpodcast
Since we're no stranger to dog loving drummers on this show it's only fitting to have a conversation with Late Night with Seth Meyers producer Eric Leiderman who spearheads the 8G Band sit-in that features a popular guest drummer each week. To top it off Eric is a bonafide mini-Schnauzer fan boy with a long family history with the breed and is the dog Dad to 3 year old Moose and 10 year old Buddy. Catch Late Night with Seth Meyers each weeknight at 12:35 ET on NBC and streaming on Peacock whenever you damn well please. Eric gives a shout out to the ASPCA who, for more than 150 years, have led the way in fighting cruelty, rescuing and securing adoptions for animals in need, and driving significant legislative change that protects their lives and welfare. To find out more about the myriad of ways you can help support their cause visit aspca.org For more pics and clips from our talk with Eric and his Schnauzers follow us on Instagram at rockerdogpodcast
Grateful to have the opportunity to welcome indie stalwart Kristin Hersh of Throwing Muses, 50 Foot Wave and her own prolific solo career to the podcast. Kristin raised three boys on the road and completed her family with many trusted canine companions along the way. Hear all about Zoey, Zoey II (Sheltie), Goose (Great Pyrenees), Crow (Weimaraner), Sunny (English Shepherd), Captain (Yorkie) and Grandpa (Great Dane) with a couple of snakes and squirrels thrown in for good measure. Keep pace with Kristin and her many creative endeavors at kristinhersh.com where you'll find tour dates, music, books, merch, newsletter and more. Kristin chose to give her shout out to Potter League for Animals who, for more than 90 years, have been dedicated to promote, protect and advance the well-being of Rhode Island's companion animals. To adopt, foster or explore their wide range of services visit potterleague.org For pics and clips of this interview follow us on Instagram at rockerdogpodcast
Ears are bound to perk up when you hear this week's guest, Spencer Hazard from the band Full of Hell, come on the show to tell us about his 1.5 year old Brussels-Schnauzer mix Ernest and his 13 year old Brussels Petit Brabançon Kiwi. Though Spencer is sitting this tour out, Full of Hell will be heading to the land down under in August. For dates, info and tickets visit fullofhell.com For pics and clips from this interview follow us on Instagram at rockerdogpodcast
We're kicking off the start of our next hundred episodes by going across the pond to South Wales to talk with Mitch Bock of When We Were Wolves and Jaws of Life. Mitch is the owner and sole employee of Mitch's Muttz, a dog boarding and walking service he started in the Spring of 2023 and has been booked solid caring for the bestest boys and goodest girls ever since. His Instagram is a joy to follow at mitchs_muttz Mitch and When We Were Wolves will be out on tour as part of the Down For Life Music New Blood Tour in October. For info follow the band at whenwewerewolves Mitch gave a shout out to The Rescue Hotel who fundraise to cover the health costs of many dogs at the hotel. And due to the overwhelming increase of dogs in need, and the medical bills that come with it, they strive to never see a dog suffer and will continue to do everything to ensure that all dogs who check in to the hotel are as happy and healthy as can be. To learn more about how you can help visit therescuehotel.com For pics and clips of Mitch and his furry clientele follow us on Instagram at rockerdogpodcast
We are thrilled to be celebrating our 100th episode of the Rocker Dog podcast. To usher in this special milestone is our guest Jaret Reddick of the Grammy nominated pop-punkers Bowling for Soup. Jaret introduces us to his colorful pack of dogs that consists of his Boxer Mastiff Milo, Hazel Mae an English Mastiff, and his "bougie dog" Sammy an Australian Shepherd. We also pay our respects to his Yorkie Allie who crossed the rainbow bridge in 2021 and had a profound effect on his life during a difficult time. Bowling for Soup will be embarking on their Hangover You Don't Deserve 20th Anniversary Tour on July 17th at the Fox Theater in Hays, Kansas. For tour dates and info visit bowlingforsoup.com Jaret also performs as a solo country artist and is playing a handful of dates throughout the year. For details visit jaretrayreddick.com Jaret is giving a shout out to the SPCA of Texas. Founded in 1938, SPCA of Texas is the most comprehensive and longest-serving animal welfare agency in North Texas whose mission is to provide every animal exceptional care and a loving home. To adopt, foster, volunteer or donate visit spca.org For pics and clips of Jaret and his pack from this interview follow us at @rockerdogpodcast
Zooming in from the left coast is Sade Sanchez of the intense and dreamy, psych-rock trio L.A. Witch. Sade introduces us to her 4 year old dog Puppet who is a female Pit Bull, Labrador, Boxer, German Shepherd mix. We also hear about Ronnie who is a male, 9 year old similarly mixed breed dog we see all over her social media. L.A. Witch is currently at work on their next album that Sade disclosed has a "huge dog theme" and is being readied for an early 2025 release. Sade gives her shout out to the Puerto Rico Dog Fund which is a non-profit made up of volunteers from around the island who are dedicated to changing the lives of abandoned and mistreated animals through spay and neuter, adoption, and education. For more information or to make a donation visit prdf.org For pics and clips of Sade, Puppet and all our guests and their dogs follow us on Instagram at rockerdogpodcast
Happy to be talking with Hannah and Christian of the band Grouplove who I caught in concert recently and was totally blown away by the infectious positive energy of their live show. Together they introduce me to their new 6 month old Labradoodle Cheese who will be trained to assist their daughter who is sensitive to crowds while hypnotizing the unsuspecting public with his soul-baring blue eyes. Grouplove just released a deluxe version of their hit album I Want It All Right Now with six bonus tracks and is available now on all streaming platforms. Hannah and Christian give a shout out to their trainer Jeanne Hodson of Birklandshire K9 Dog Training (BK9). Jeanne is the owner and sole trainer of BK9 and has 20 years experience in training well-mannered pet dogs, and high-performing service dogs to live happily with their owners. For more information visit bk9dogtraining.com For pics and clips from this interview follow the show at @rockerdogpodcast
Fellow doodle Dad Max Ernst, who's also 1/3 of the band Shaed with his twin brother Spencer and sister-in-law Chelsea Lee, joins the show to compare and contrast his 2 year old female Golden Doodle Lenny with my 6 year old male Golden Doodle Charlie. And yes, I bring up the 2019 NYTimes article yet again. Shaed just released their new album Spinning Out and you can catch them live in Washington DC, Philadelphia and New York before baby #2 arrives for Spencer and Chelsea. For tickets and VIP packages go to shaedband.com Max chose to give a shout out to Sweet Paws Rescue, a Massachusetts rescue that is a shelterless, foster-based, and volunteer-powered organization who primarily work within two of the poorest counties in Mississippi and Alabama and since 2011, have rescued close to 22,000 puppies, dogs, kittens, and cats that would not have a chance at life otherwise. They are also a New England resource for the abandoned and displaced, and animals seized in cruelty cases within our home state. To becoming part of the Sweet Paws Family, please visit their volunteer page For more pics and clips of our interview with Max and Lenny follow us on Instagram at rockerdogpodcast