THE RAD DADS SHOW

In advance of two Alberta solo shows - Calgary on June 27 at Modern Love, and Edmonton on June 28 at The Buckingham - Greg popped by to chat about what's new since his last appearance on the show, what listeners can expect from these solo shows, and some new music from The Bouncing Souls.

Brett sits down with the rad dads of Nada Surf before their show at the Fox Theatre in Boulder, CO to talk about the band's latest record, Moon Mirror.

In this special Father's Day episode, Greg Hetson and his daughter, Violet, stop by the show to chat about ice cream, Disneyland, and their weekend of tours together at The Punk Rock Museum in Las Vegas, NV.

ALEX GOLDFARB (DEBT NEGLECTOR) Debt Neglector just released their latest record, Kinda Rips, on Smartpunk Records. Alex Goldfarb, singer and rad dad to Henry, stops by the show to chat about the new record, mental health, and more. Don't miss this one!

Artist, disruptor, Indigenous advocate, and rad dad to 5, Gregg Deal stops by to talk about his band Dead Pioneers' new record “PO$T AMERICAN”, their upcoming tour with Pearl Jam, how he keeps things rad at home.

In addition to being the dapper drummer for The Dickies, The Adolescents, D.I., and more, Adam is a dad to his daughter, Stevie Jane. He stopped by to chat about how he stays young at heart, reminding himself to never forget what it's like to be a kid.

OK, get this. Abe is RKL's new singer, his band Dead Pioneers just got tapped to play some shows with Pearl Jam, and all of this is happening more than 30 years after Abe got his start with seminal bands like My Name and Wretch Like Me. Plus, Abe's a rad dad to two kids, Lola and Dashiell, and he stopped by the show to talk about this latest chapter of his life, and about how he balances it all with life at home.

The Biker in Black and father of two stops by to chat about sacrifice, the subconscious mind, independence, and more!

Gary Foster aka Gary Smash stops by the show to chat about “the best job in the world” - being a dad to his son, Roman. Plus, upcoming Mest tours, their instant classic, “Hate You Sober”, and more!

Monty, Tom, and Pat from hardcore legends Dead F*cking Last drop by to chat dad stuff and tell us about the reissue of their much-loved first record, My Crazy Life.

Josh reflects on a decade in DEVO, adapting to suburban life, navigating divorce and coparenting, being a rock for his kids, and more.

New York hardcore vocalist and straight edge pioneer Ray Cappo stopped by to tell us about “stepping up” as a dad, how kids teach us to love selflessly, and his book “From Punk to Monk”.

90s fashion, on-stage gender reveals, punk rock foster care, and lost kids at Disneyland. We cover this all - and more - with rad dad Tony Lovato of MEST! Plus, we chat about their new album, Youth, that came out this summer.

Jim returns to the show to discuss the new Black Pacific album “Here Comes Our Wave”. He also sprinkles in some discussion about AI, climate change, and adapting to being an empty nester. Sounds like the perfect recipe for a tasty Rad Dads Show episode with the original punk rock dad!

What does it mean to go for ALL as a parent? Stephen tells us about that, and about some new music coming our way soon!

Bob Vennum from The BellRays stops by the show to chat parenting, their new album Heavy Steady Go! and their upcoming tour with Social Distortion.

James Whelan, guitarist of the indigenous Pow Wow Punk rock band 1876 and father of 3 kids + 1 bonus (4 kids total) stops by the show to chat about being a resource for his kids, being a good listener and if you do things out of love and not in fear everything will be ok.

The Smoking Popes frontman stops by The Rad Dads Show to chat fatherhood, faith, social media, The Descendents, and TWO new Smoking Popes records.

KENT & OLIVER JAMIESON (NOFX crew) Our first father and son interview! Kent and Oliver stopped by Rad Dads HQ to chat about Edmonton's Punk in Drublic shows on August 10 & 11, where they'll both be working as part of the NOFX crew. Oliver tells us why his dad is rad, Kent reflects on his memories of Edmonton, and they both share some of the emotions associated with NOFX winding their touring career down. See you in the pit!

Attention, spuds! The Rad Dads Show caught up with Gerald V. Casale of DEVO in Las Vegas a couple of hours before their set at Punk Rock Bowling 2024 to chat about de-evolution and dadhood.

Calgary rock guitar icon Brent J. Cooper stopped by to chat about maintaining his “Brentness” as he raised his kids, the pride he has in his grown daughters, the new Ramblin' Ambassadors EP, and much more.

Victoria punk legend from No Means No, The Hanson Brothers and now Dead Bob stops by the Rad Dads HQ to chat parenting.

Hot on the heels of his latest comedy special WORST DADDY IN THE WORLD, the hilarious David Cross stops by The Rad Dads Show to get serious for a second about homework, peer pressure, LARPing and all things parenting with rad dad and friend of the podcast, Dallas.

THOMAS IAN NICHOLAS (American Pie, Rookie of the Year, Thomas Nicholas Band) With the release of his 7th studio album fast approaching (May 17, 2024 on SBÄM Records), Thomas Ian Nicholas stops by to chat about the 25th anniversary of American Pie, his new single Better Than Home, and how he does it all while remaining a rad dad to two children, Nolan and Zoë. Oh, and featuring some special questions from Kool Kid Billy Dixon Jr! Thanks, Billy!

Merry Chixmas! In our final episode of 2023 we sit down with Chixdiggit! drummer Tyler Pickering to chat about his experiences as a rad dad to two daughters, Sloane and Maisie. Let's hear it for Tyler!

Shaun Michael Colón is an independent documentary filmmaker and a rad dad to his daughter, Tessa. He stopped by to chat about being a stay at home parent, the power of community, and his upcoming podcast documentary, Age of Audio.

Mark has illustrated the covers of some of the most iconic records in punk rock, and is a rad dad to two amazing children, Bluma and Wiley. He stops by to chat about fertility testing mixups, "The Old Dads Club", his recent battle with cancer, and his exhibit at the Punk Rock Museum which is running until the end of October!

Mike is a rad dad to two children and he stopped by to talk screen time, homeschooling, why "Mistakes Will Be Made" as parents, adjusting to fatherhood, and MxPx's new record, Find A Way Home!

Patron saint of punk rock, Bryan Ray Turcotte, chats parenting, living your truth and raising good humans.

Jarred & Brendan are longtime friends and bandmates, and stopped by to chat about going for ALL in parenthood.

Jay Bentley (Bad Religion) Father of 4 and founding member of Bad Religion, Jay Bentley, stops by to chat parenthood, punk rock, and quantum physics (really!)

Everclear frontman, Art Alexakis stops by the Rad Dads HQ to chat parenting.

Grant Lawrence & KJ Jansen LIVE from The Punk Rock Museum Brett sits down with Grant Lawrence (The Smugglers) and KJ Jansen (Chixdiggit) during The Canadian Connection, a series of guided live tours from the duo at The Punk Rock Museum in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Vinnie Fiorello (The Punk Rock Museum) The Rad Dads Show and The Punk Rock Museum are kicking off Father's Week (it's official, we get a week now!) with this interview with Vinnie Fiorello, formerly of Less Than Jake, Fueled by Ramen Records, Paper + Plastick, and now the Punk Rock Museum. He's also a dad to Lily, and stopped by to tell us how he “surfs the waves” of parenting.

Darryl James, bassist from the Strumbellas and mastermind behind the solo project Close Kicks, joins us in the studio to chat the importance of building community, the challenging nature of parenting and how his new solo project was centred around collaboration.

Rad Moms Takeover - Erin Kelly-Burkett & Brigitte Sly On this special Mother's Day edition of the Rad Moms Takeover, rad mom Stacie Stevenson sits down with Erin Kelly-Burkett and Brigitte Sly, self-described badass moms, to chat about parenthood, friendship, and the importance of your “tribe” in raising children.

Louis Prima Jr. Louis walked away from his lucrative day job 10+ years ago to become a full-time musician, taking after his famous father. He tells us about how he encourages creativity in his own kids, the importance of discipline, and some exciting news about his band's upcoming album

Greg Norton stopped by to chat parenting, flying a freak flag and his newest project, UltraBomb.

Ira is a rad dad to one daughter, Vivian. He stopped by to chat parenting, drumming, The Beatles, and what's next for Nada Surf.

Eric Melvin stops by the Rad Dads HQ to chat parenting, hockey and his new project.

Danni Action is the drummer for Canadian punk legends the Black Halos, who are back with their new album How The Darkness Doubled. He's also a rad dad to two boys and stopped by to chat parenting.

The Rad Dads Show - Jay Malinowski (Bedouin Soundclash) Jay is a rad dad to his 2-year old son, Finn, and he joins us to chat about hope, positivity, sobriety, and of course Bedouin Soundclash's new record, We Will Meet In A Hurricane.

Dan Davidson is taking the Canadian country music scene by storm, all while being a rad dad to his two daughters, Juliet and Georgia. He stopped by the show to chat parenting and his latest single, Girls Drink Beer.

In advance of their 2022 Merry Christmas shows, KJ stops by to chat screen time, balance and what's next for Chixdiggit.

Edmonton media personality Ryan Jespersen joined us LIVE at Arcadia Brewing for some real talk about parenting: Dadurdays, work-life balance and much more!

Drummer Sean Sellers stops by to talk parenting, PMA, punk rock and pursuing his goals.

Billy is a dad to 3 kids and also plays guitar for Calgary bands The Ativans and the legendary Chixdiggit. Billy stops by to chat parenting before heading to Punk in Drublic.

Following the release of his latest single Run Away, Jonathan stops by to chat parenting, his solo project, and his podcast - Success, Decisions, and Rock 'n Roll.

In advance of their I Wanna Play tour in support of their latest album “Wanderer”, The Trews' guitarist John-Angus MacDonald stops by to chat screen time, the importance of music in the home, and all things parenting.

Musician, journalist, author and dad Grant Lawrence stops by to discuss parenting and his new book, Return to Solitude.

Slade is a rad dad to a son and step-daughter, and he stops by to chat parenting and Anarbor's new singles: Drugs and Letter in a Suitcase.