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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.
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On this episode, Josh talks with Jonny Cragg, a mental health therapist and the drummer for the band Spacehog. During their conversation, the two talk about Jonny's family, being a father of two daughters of different generations, his career as a mental health therapist, how he got into music, and his career in the music industry. A Spotify playlist of all of the music you heard on the show can be found by clicking here. (Interview recorded on August 14, 2026.) 
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.)
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.)
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.)
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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