Rocker Dogcast

00:21:33

Alan Sparhawk - Low

Rocker Dogcast ·

2026/10/06

Prolific and versatile musician Alan Sparhawk of the pioneering slowcore band Low joins the show this week to introduce us to his 6 year old half Pitbull, half Labrador Retriever, Blue. If you follow Alan on Instagram you may have seen his "Bath Time with Blue" video series where he performs an acoustic song in his bathroom followed by giving Blue a bath. The song and the bath are both intimate experiences in their own right and really set the tone of the mutually beneficial relationship

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00:19:01

Everett Bradley - Bruce Springsteen, Bon Jovi

Rocker Dogcast ·

2026/09/29

They say when you're a musician for hire the x-factor that gets you the gig is how well you can hang with the others in the band so it's no surprise that this week's guest, percussionist Everett Bradley, has landed tours with both Brice Springsteen and Bon Jovi. Everett zooms in to the show from Harlem to introduce us to his pandemic pup Ella, who's a 6 year old Poodle, Chihuahua, Havanese, Pekinese and Shitzu mix. Fun conversation from this charismatic and good humored dog dad.Keep

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00:24:09

Medium Build

Rocker Dogcast ·

2026/09/22

Nick Carpenter can be found in record racks and streaming apps as Medium Build. He can also be found running or hiking in Alaska, Nashville, Georgia and Los Angeles with one or more of his three dogs. It was an absolute pleasure talking with Nick and getting to know his pack of disparate dogs starting with Huey, a Doodle he shares with an ex, Brisket, a classic medium build Alaska Brown Dog he adopted to keep Huey company, and Stanley, a Yorkie "purse dog" he never picture himself with

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00:21:48

Matt Scottoline - Hurry

Rocker Dogcast ·

2026/09/15

This week we're back to the City of Brotherly Love in talking with Matt Scottoline, the driving force behind the Philadelphia based power pop band Hurry. Matt introduces us to his dog (and LP cover model) Hugo, who's an eclectic mix of Shitzu, Husky, Boxer and Dachshund to name a few of the 13 breeds the DNA test revealed. Hurry's latest album Zoned Out was released back in July and is available now in physical and digital form via Lame-O Records. Scott gave a shout out to the

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00:21:57

Zack Mykula - Pup

Rocker Dogcast ·

2026/09/08

It wasn't surprising to find there's no real canine inspiration behind the long time Toronto based punk band named Pup with a 2025 album called Who Will Look After The Dogs. But that doesn't mean Pup drummer Zack Mykula doesn't have some interesting personal dog experiences of his own. Zack joins the show to introduce us to his tripod dog Jack, who's a "potcake" or mixed breed dog from the Dominican Republic. We cover a number of topics including Jack's adoption

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00:24:06

Laura Bird Burhenn - The Mynabrids

Rocker Dogcast ·

2026/09/01

Singer-songwriter, writer, producer and activist Laura Bird Burhenn joins the show to introduce us to her spirit-lifting 5 year old dog Eero, who's a mix of twenty-one breeds with Collie, Pit Bull, Shepherd and Chow at the top of the list. We also remember Laura's soul dog Charlie, a Chesapeake Bay Retriever mix who was a true rocker dog that was raised in her record company's office, crisscrossed the US on tour, slept onstage while she sang, starred in music videos and made Late Night

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00:19:56

Lena Scissorhands - Infected Rain

Rocker Dogcast ·

2026/08/25

This week we talk dogs with Elena Cataraga, who is better known as Lena Scissorhands, lead singer of the Eastern European metal band Infected Rain. Lena introduces us to her 7 1/2 year old Miniature Schnauzer Luna who is a certified service dog that Lena credits with giving her unwavering support, comfort and physical assistance. Luna is a constant companion who accompanies Lena most everywhere she goes so there's a lot of shared experiences to hear about from this globe-trotting duo.Catch Lena

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00:23:15

Jeffery Silverstein

Rocker Dogcast ·

2026/08/18

This week we welcome to the show Portland, Oregon based singer-songwriter Jeffery Silverstein who introduces us to his 105 lb Doberman-Pyraneese mix Jeff who's not only big in physical size but personality as well. We discuss how the music and dog community overlap, the way dog training through social media will never beat training informed by good old fashion values and the importance of context when assessing what's best for your dog. Hear this and more from the only show that talks to

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00:21:11

Alex Henry Foster

Rocker Dogcast ·

2026/08/11

As an author, artist, entrepreneur and human and animal rights activist, Alex Henry Foster is a modern day renaissance man. Alex joins the show Zooming in from Tangier, Morocco to introduce us to his newest rescue Robert who was left at his door just a few weeks ago. Back in Virginia, Alex gives us the background on Louna and Leonard as they hold things down while he's overseas. We also pay our respects to his beloved dog MacKaye who crossed the rainbow bridge in late 2024 and Shadow who was his

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00:21:49

Nick Vicario - Smirk

Rocker Dogcast ·

2026/08/04

Punk rock stalwart and creative driver behind the band Smirk, Nick Vicario stops by the show to introduce us to his 3 year old Landseer Newfoundland named Jam who he and his wife adopted after having to rehome an Anatolian Shepherd that exhibited some aggressive tendencies. Nick also touches upon his childhood dogs that included a humongous black Schnauzer and larger than life Great Dane/Mastiff mix, the themes behind his songs Dog Years and Domestic Dog and the time he was "pantsed" by Jam. Hear

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00:23:06

Mara Connor

Rocker Dogcast ·

2026/07/28

American Songwriter describes this week's guest as “a mod balladeer and indie folk goddess". Once they hear singer/songwriter Mara Connor talk about her beloved 5 year old poodle Josie they just might want to add "nature loving dog mom" to that description. We're excited to have this rising star on the show and share how this family dog adopted over covid quickly became hers, the many ways they are a in simpatico with one another and just what it took to win Best Rescue at

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00:21:42

Emmyn Callerio - Games We Play

Rocker Dogcast ·

2026/07/21

This week we welcome to the pod Emmyn Callerio, who's the singular force behind Games We Play. Emmyn introduces us to his dog Norman, a six year old Bernadoodle, and surprises us with the fact that he has another dog named Shredder who's a black Goldendoodle. We hear how a trip to Austin inspired Him and his wife to seek out a Bernadoodle of their own, what the story was behind a dog they found in a park named Danger and what dog expenses are the most taxing to cough up money for. Hear these

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00:21:36

Paul Thomas - Roadies & Rescues

Rocker Dogcast ·

2026/07/14

This week we welcome a true hero to shelter dogs in the form of Roadies & Rescues founder Paul Thomas. Paul is a long time live sound engineer who, when sidelined by the pandemic, pivoted to transporting at risk dogs from the California Central Valley to rescue organizations in the Pacific Northwest. His tireless efforts have saved literally hundreds of dogs and other shelter animals. Paul takes us through the inception of Roadies and Rescues, his own history with dogs and who some of the real

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00:21:38

Emily Moore - Fun, Good Neighbours, Mitski

Rocker Dogcast ·

2026/07/07

This week we welcome multi-instrumentalist Emily Moore to the show who has performed with a multitude of artists including Fun!, X-Ambassadors, Good Neighbours, Dua Lipa and Taylor Swift. Emily introduces us to her pandemic pup Alfie who looks like the quintessential dog but is specifically a Chihuahua, Shitzu, Mini Pinscher, Poodle mix. We discuss many of Alfie's likes and dislikes, his steadfast companionship during her breast cancer treatment in 2024 and get to hear a preview of the soon to be

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00:26:18

Hrishikesh Hirway

Rocker Dogcast ·

2026/06/30

This week we welcome singer-songwriter, composer and podcasting pioneer Hrishikesh Hirway to the show. Hrishikesh introduces us to his dogs Watson, a 15 year old Poodle, and Ginger, a Poodle/Chihuahua/Mini Schnauzer/Cocker Spaniel mix he and his wife Lindsey adopted in 2024. We discuss their origin stories, where the inspiration for his song "Stray Dogs" came from and how artists like Cat Power, Lorde, Lin Manuel Miranda and Yo Yo Ma became fans of Watson. Hear these and more from this dog loving

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00:22:37

Marcus Nuccio - Ratboys

Rocker Dogcast ·

2026/06/23

This week we welcome Ratboys drummer Marcus Nuccio to the show to tell us all about his devilishly handsome 5 year old Australian Cattle Dog Hank. Along with that we also sift through the many dogs that show up on his and the band's Instagram feed, hear about the dog that inspired the song Anywhere off Ratboys latest critically acclaimed LP Singing to an Empty Chair and recount the days Marcus spent as a dog walker in Chicago. Hear these stories and more from this good humored, life long dog

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00:30:01

Matt Sorum - Guns N' Roses, Velvet Revolver (Encore...

Rocker Dogcast ·

2026/06/16

Encore episode 86 from March 26, 2024It's always nice to introduce a guest by saying they're a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and Grammy winning artist. And that's exactly what Matt Sorum, drummer for Guns N' Roses, Velvet Revolver and The Cult, is and more. Matt joined us to speak about the many dogs he's cared for over his adult life including past dogs Drac (Labrador), Anya (German Shepherd), Miles, Lola and Bowie (Frenchies) and current Frenchies Ella and recently

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00:31:38

Leland Sklar - James Taylor, Phil Collins (Encore...

Rocker Dogcast ·

2026/06/09

Encore episode with Leland Sklar from February 25, 2025.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

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00:21:51

Radkey

Rocker Dogcast ·

2026/06/02

This week the Rocker Dogcast becomes the Rocker Kittycast in order to welcome our first feline aficionados from the hard charging band Radkey. Brothers Isaiah, Dee and Solomon Radkey zoom into the show to introduce us to Ben, Gigi (the youngest), Joe, Pepperoni Sue, Lulu, Richie (the oldest), Ross, Joel (star of two music videos) and Lee. From there we discuss how these cats make their way into Radkey's music, graphics and videos, which cats align with what music genre, how to make catnip tea

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00:21:28

Matt McJunkins - A Perfect Circle, Eagles of Death...

Rocker Dogcast ·

2026/05/26

This week we welcome musician, songwriter, producer, and engineer Matt McJunkins, who’s worked as a recording and touring bassist with A Perfect Circle, Eagles of Death Metal, Puscifer, and fronts his own collective project The Beta Machine. Matt introduces us to his one year old rescue Ziggy Pawdust who's a Black Lab, German Shepherd, German Pointer mix and his partner's rescue Mabel, a 10(ish) year old Staffordshire Terrier. After we get to know his pups Matt helps us confirm or dispel

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