Mary and Patrick bring together friends of the podcast to discuss 15 favorite songs to cap off 2016.

On this week's episode from the archives of USA TODAY's Dad Rock podcast, hosts Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan pick their favorite holiday songs, along with a few listener suggestions.

Happy Tuesday! Christmas is this Sunday, so Patrick and Mary are sharing four Indie songs to add to the top of your Noel-inspired playlists. Tuesdays With Mary is a a music podcast from the USA TODAY Network. Subscribe to Tuesdays With Mary on iTunes and please rate/review us — it helps more people find the show: apple.co/1rEVWaK Thanks for listening!

Three (semi)wise-men get a visit from the Tom Petty vinyl angel. They are left with the massive, impressive and (literally) heavy box sets that encompass pretty much every important Tom Petty record ever released. Listen to see if the guys figure out how to have a happy holiday.

Yes, listener, Mary has returned. And you can call her Al(ice). Tuesdays With Mary is a a music podcast from the USA TODAY Network. Subscribe to Tuesdays With Mary on iTunes and please rate/review us — it helps more people find the show: http://apple.co/1rEVWaK Thanks for listening!

Singer, songwriter, producer, trendsetter and now the subject of an exhaustive (you have no idea) examination by Patrick and special guest Dave Bishop (The Bish), this Tuesday is all about Todd Rundgren. From Nazz to The Band to Runt to XTC, hit play for a rambling look at this icon who just wants to bang the drum all day. Tuesdays With Mary is a a music podcast from the USA TODAY Network. Subscribe to Tuesdays With Mary on iTunes and please rate/review us — it helps more people find the show: http://apple.co/1rEVWaK Thanks for listening!

It's been 25 year since the release of R.E.M.'s "Out of Time.". In November, a deluxe edition of breakthrough album hit shelves — making it a perfect time to dig out this episode from the Dad Rock archives. Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan look back at the band's second period, when Berry, Buck, Mills, Stipe moved up to a major label. This episode was a follow-up to Dad Rock Ep. 7, which focused on R.E.M.'s I.R.S. years. It features fan and GFOP (good friend of the pod) Justin Gay. Dad Rock is a music podcast from USA TODAY hosted by Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan. Subscribe on iTunes and tell your friends about Dad Rock — and please leave us a review! You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher or TuneIn. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow us on Twitter: @DadRockShow Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/dadrockshow Email us: [email protected] Call us on the hotline: (571)424-1984 Find playlists on Spotify by searching "Dad Rock Show"

As a follow-up to a previous Tuesdays episode about the music of Wye Oak and Flock of Dimes (https://soundcloud.com/dadrockshow/tuesdays-with-mary-wye-oak-and-jenn-wasner), Patrick Foster and GFOP (Good Friend of the Pod) Tug Baker talk with Jenn Wasner about her many musical guises, her creative process and chopping firewood. 'Tuesdays With Mary'/'Tuesdays With(out) Mary' is a weekly feature of Dad Rock, a music podcast from the USA TODAY Network. Subscribe to Dad Rock on iTunes and please rate/review us — it helps more people discover the show! You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher, TuneIn or AudioBoom. Twitter: @DadRockShow Facebook: facebook.com/dadrockshow To learn more: dadrock.usatoday.com You can also email Patrick and Mary at [email protected] or leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline at (571) 424-1984. Thanks for listening!

50 and 25 years ago, our fathers brought forth, upon this continent, a new nation, conceived in liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that every human has a right to Dad Rock. Dad Rock is a music podcast from USA TODAY hosted by Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan. Subscribe on iTunes and tell your friends about Dad Rock — and please leave us a review! You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher or TuneIn. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick & Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984 Listen to playlists of songs from Dad Rock on Spotify: Search "Dad Rock Show"

At the end of very long week (and election cycle), let's take some time to relax, throw a K-Tel album on the turntable and dig some "explosive musical explosions." Dad Rock is a music podcast from USA TODAY hosted by Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan. Subscribe on iTunes and tell your friends about Dad Rock — and please leave us a review! You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher or TuneIn. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick & Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984 Listen to playlists of songs from Dad Rock on Spotify: Search "Dad Rock Show"

USA TODAY Washington Correspondent (that's him in the picture)Paul Singer tells us it's going to be OK, no matter what happens. Why? Because Fleetwood Mac has always been a thing. 'Tuesdays With Mary'/'Tuesdays With(out) Mary' is a weekly feature of Dad Rock, a music podcast from the USA TODAY Network. Subscribe to Dad Rock on iTunes and please rate/review us — it helps more people discover the show! You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher, TuneIn or AudioBoom. Twitter: @DadRockShow Facebook: facebook.com/dadrockshow To learn more: dadrock.usatoday.com You can also email Patrick and Mary at [email protected] or leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline at (571) 424-1984. Thanks for listening!

In honor of the impending opening of the polls, USA TODAY Washington Correspondent Paul Singer drops by to chat about 'Who's Next,' playing music in a Capitol Hill bar, covering the Al Gore campaign and more. 'Tuesdays With Mary'/'Tuesdays With(out) Mary' is a weekly feature of Dad Rock, a music podcast from the USA TODAY Network. Subscribe to Dad Rock on iTunes and please rate/review us — it helps more people discover the show! You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher, TuneIn or AudioBoom. Twitter: @DadRockShow Facebook: facebook.com/dadrockshow To learn more: dadrock.usatoday.com You can also email Patrick and Mary at [email protected] or leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline at (571) 424-1984. Thanks for listening!

With the news this week that Leonardo DiCaprio is going to play Sam Phillips in a movie based on Peter Guralnick's 2015 book "Sam Phillips: The Man Who Invented Rock 'n' Roll," we thought it appropriate to remind Dad Rock Nation of the chat we had with Peter. 'Tuesdays With Mary'/'Tuesdays With(out) Mary' is a weekly feature of Dad Rock, a music podcast from the USA TODAY Network. Subscribe to Dad Rock on iTunes and please rate/review us — it helps more people discover the show! You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher, TuneIn or AudioBoom. Twitter: @DadRockShow Facebook: facebook.com/dadrockshow To learn more: dadrock.usatoday.com You can also email Patrick and Mary at [email protected] or leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline at (571) 424-1984. Thanks for listening!

In honor of Día de los Muertos, Tuesdays With(out) Mary host Patrick Foster and guest host Justin Gay celebrate the lives of those who have left us through song with the help of friends from the USA TODAY newsroom. 'Tuesdays With Mary'/'Tuesdays With(out) Mary' is a weekly feature of Dad Rock, a music podcast from the USA TODAY Network. Subscribe to Dad Rock on iTunes and please rate/review us — it helps more people discover the show! You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher, TuneIn or AudioBoom. Twitter: @DadRockShow Facebook: facebook.com/dadrockshow To learn more: dadrock.usatoday.com You can also email Patrick and Mary at [email protected] or leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline at (571) 424-1984. Thanks for listening!

A Very Special Dad Rock examines the greatest pairs in musical history and veers dangerously close to Hall and Oates. Plus, Dad Rock co-host Jim Lenahan shares some important news.

In a new Dad Rock musical experiment, we present a relationship in eight songs. Dad Rock host Patrick Foster and producer Taylor Maycan are joined by Shannon Rae Green, co-host of USA TODAY's 'I Tell My Husband the News' podcast. Shannon's song selections connect to major moments in her relationship with her husband (and podcast co-host), Dusty. 'Tuesdays With Mary'/'Tuesdays With(out) Mary' is a weekly feature of Dad Rock, a music podcast from USA TODAY hosted by Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan. Subscribe to Dad Rock on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher, TuneIn or AudioBoom. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes (it helps the show get seen by more people!). Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com You can follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow or like us on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow. You can email Patrick, Jim & Mary at [email protected] or leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline at (571) 424-1984 Thanks for listening!

Our main man Mike Snider talked with Max Kakacek and Julien Ehrlich of Whitney before a show in DC earlier this month. Patrick joined Mike for the show. Mike and Patrick talk words about it all.

In which good friend of the pod John Geddes talks about bands he saw back in the day ("then") and again when they reformed ("now"). Also featuring that Big Country story.

Ep. 87: Bob Dylan, a noble and Nobel man by USA TODAY

In which Chris Drummond takes Dad Rock Nation on a heavy metal journey that almost lasts as long as a real episode... horns up

Critic Mark Jenkins tackles the "My Life in 10 Songs" challenge

Bonus Track: Get to know Kaleo by USA TODAY

Tuesdays With(out) Mary: “Country music doesn’t suck, just give it a chance" by USA TODAY

Ep. 84: Unsigned bands by USA TODAY

Bonus Track: Kevin Morby's great year by USA TODAY

Ep. 83B: Nevermind, side two by USA TODAY

The 25th anniversary of Nirvana's "Nevermind" is such a big deal in Dad Rock Nation that we had to split the episode into two parts. Jim and Patrick go track-by-track on this landscape-shifting album, with some listener comments and a few words from producer Butch Vig. Check back Friday, Sept. 23 for "side two." Dad Rock is a music podcast from USA TODAY, hosted by Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan. Please subscribe on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher, Google Play, TuneIn or AudioBoom. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick & Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984 Listen to playlists of songs from Dad Rock on Spotify: Search "Dad Rock Show"

Nick Cave has always been a decidedly morose artist. Following the death of his 15-year-old son, Cave has produced a particularly sorrowful album in "Skeleton Tree." Accompanying this new release is a feature film, "One More Time With Feeling." A big Cave fan, our friend Tug Baker stopped by Dad Rock HQ to discuss this intense singer/songwriter's haunting artistry. And Mary Nahorniak, still out on maternity leave, makes a cameo appearance in this episode! 'Tuesdays With Mary' is a weekly feature of Dad Rock, a music podcast from USA TODAY hosted by Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan. Please subscribe to Dad Rock on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn or AudioBoom. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick, Jim & Mary at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984

USA TODAY colleague Mike Snider went to Farm Aid and got to interview one of our favorite singers, Margo Price. He stopped by Dad Rock HQ with some audio clips and a report on the day's events. Dad Rock is a music podcast from USA TODAY, hosted by Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan. Please subscribe on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher, Google Play, TuneIn or AudioBoom. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick & Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984 Listen to playlists of songs from Dad Rock on Spotify: Search "Dad Rock Show"

Radkey, a hard-rocking trio of brothers from Missouri, recently crashed at our friend Mike Snider's house while on tour. We took the opportunity to hang out and talk Nirvana, Weezer and Sabbath; racial issues; live-TV nerves; and melting faces. Learn more about Radkey at radkey.net Follow Radkey on Twitter @radkey Dad Rock is a music podcast from USA TODAY, hosted by Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan. Please subscribe on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher, Google Play, TuneIn or AudioBoom. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick & Jim at [email protected]

Dave West is the king of music knowledge. At least that's how things played out in our first Dad Rock Quiz Show, staged a week ago. On this Bonus Track, Dave recounts his experiences in the pressure cooker, talks about playing in his country cover band Delta Spur, and answers a few more trivia questions on the spot. Dad Rock is a music podcast from USA TODAY, hosted by Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan. Please subscribe on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher, Google Play, TuneIn or AudioBoom. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick & Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984 Listen to playlists of songs from Dad Rock on Spotify: Search "Dad Rock Show"

USA TODAY colleague Desair Brown joins the Dad Rock guys this week, introducing them to "the biggest band you've never heard." Christian rock act Hillsong United can fill arenas around the world, yet the Australian band is still mostly unknown outside worship circles. That may change with the release this week of "Let Hope Rise," a feature documentary on the group's two-decade career. Desair talks about her connection to Hillsong United, which leads to a discussion about religion's place in popular music, and vice versa. Desair fills in for Mary Nahorniak, who normally joins Dad Rock on Tuesdays but is out on maternity leave. 'Tuesdays With Mary'/'Tuesdays Without Mary' is a weekly feature of Dad Rock, a music podcast from USA TODAY hosted by Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan. Please subscribe to Dad Rock on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher, Google Play, TuneIn or AudioBoom. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick, Jim & Mary at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984

What's it like to actually "meet the Beatles"? Kim Willis, an editor in USA TODAY's Life section, got to spend some time with Paul and Ringo while they were promoting the new documentary "Eight Days a Week: The Touring Years." Dad Rock is a music podcast from USA TODAY, hosted by Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan. Please subscribe on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher, Google Play, TuneIn or AudioBoom. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick & Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984 Listen to playlists of songs from Dad Rock on Spotify: Search "Dad Rock Show"

Music is no trivial matter. That's why our first-ever test of musical knowledge is called it a "quiz show" instead of trivia. Lost Rhino Brewing Co. in Ashburn, Va., hosted our event, and contestants signed up at the venue. In unrecorded preliminary rounds, we whittled a field of 16 down to eight. Then we turned the mics on, and the real fun began. Those eight contestants faced each other one-on-one, bracket-style, and won fabulous box sets, brewery gift cards and other prizes. The ultimate champion (we won't reveal that person here; you need to listen) also was awarded the coveted Dad Rock custom mixtape! Dad Rock is a music podcast from USA TODAY, hosted by Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan. Please subscribe on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher, Google Play, TuneIn or AudioBoom. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick & Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984 Listen to playlists of songs from Dad Rock on Spotify: Search "Dad Rock Show"

USA TODAY colleague Jeff Dionise returns to the Dad Rock studio to discuss a band he feels never got the respect it deserves. The BusBoys mixed rock, funk, soul and new wave to create an electrifying sound that blew the roof off concert venues in the early '80s. But what makes the band even more compelling was its wickedly witty commentary on race. The BusBoys found champions in the Rolling Stones and Eddie Murphy, but aside from "The Boys are Back in Town" and a couple of other minor hits, they never had much chart success. Perhaps that's because their sound didn't fit neatly into any radio format at the time. Jeff fills in for Mary Nahorniak, who normally joins Dad Rock on Tuesdays but is out on maternity leave. 'Tuesdays With Mary'/'Tuesdays Without Mary' is a weekly feature of Dad Rock, a music podcast from USA TODAY hosted by Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan. Please subscribe to Dad Rock on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher, TuneIn or AudioBoom. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick, Jim & Mary at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984

For your Labor Day weekend, the Dad Rock guys discuss songs about work. Songs about earning a living, the drudgery of the work day, looking forward to clocking out. Then, it all takes a unexpected turn when Patrick reveals his picks. Dad Rock is a music podcast from USA TODAY, hosted by Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan. Please subscribe on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher, TuneIn or AudioBoom. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick & Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984 Listen to playlists of songs from Dad Rock on Spotify: Search "Dad Rock Show"

It's back to school time. So USA TODAY colleague Cara Richardson invited her father, Pat McCoy, a college professor whose classes include the history of rock 'n' roll, to talk about songs that tackle education. Cara is our Dad Rock fill-in cohost on this week's 'Tuesdays Without Mary.' It's a specially named segment while Mary Nahorniak is on maternity leave. Dr. Pat joins by phone from Ohio. 'Tuesdays With Mary'/'Tuesdays Without Mary' is a weekly feature of Dad Rock, a music podcast from USA TODAY hosted by Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan. Please subscribe to Dad Rock on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher, TuneIn or AudioBoom. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick, Jim & Mary at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984

The strange-but-true story of a collection of demo recordings released 40 years ago this month (four years after they were recorded) that became one of the most revered albums in rock 'n' roll — even if few people know the band or the songs. We discuss what makes 'The Modern Lovers' album and band (led by Jonathan Richman and including future members of Talking Heads and the Cars) so compelling, with some guest commentary from family and friends. Dad Rock is a music podcast from USA TODAY, hosted by Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan. Please subscribe on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher, TuneIn or AudioBoom. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick & Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984 Listen to playlists of songs from Dad Rock on Spotify: Search "Dad Rock Show"

USA TODAY colleague Emily Brown fills in for Mary this week. She tells the story of how a car accident set her on a path to musical discovery. (Don't worry, she's OK; actually, better than OK with new music.) 'Tuesdays With Mary' (temporarily 'Tuesdays Without Mary' while Mary Nahorniak is on maternity leave) is a weekly feature of Dad Rock, a music podcast from USA TODAY hosted by Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan. Please subscribe to Dad Rock on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher, TuneIn or AudioBoom. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Follow Emily on Twitter @emilygbrown Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick, Jim & Mary at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984

John Doe of X talks about getting the band back together, his relationship with Exene Cervenka, his book about the history of L.A. punk, his dislike of streaming music services, the time he acted alongside Selena Gomez and more ... The pioneering musician and successful actor visits Dad Rock HQ for an extensive conversation. Learn more about X at xtheband.com Follow X on Twitter @Xtheband Learn more about John Doe at theejohndoe.com Follow John Doe on Twitter @johndoefromX Dad Rock is a music podcast from USA TODAY, hosted by Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan. Please subscribe on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher, TuneIn or AudioBoom. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick & Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984 Listen to playlists of songs from Dad Rock on Spotify: Search "Dad Rock Show"

Prince has had lasting impact on his fans. That includes USA TODAY copy editor Sharyn Flanagan, who credits the singer with changing her life. Seriously. At one point, Sharyn was planning to become a nun. Hearing Prince's music changed that life path. She now has eight tattoos of Prince's "love symbol." This is our first Dad Rock Tuesday without our usual third host Mary Nahorniak, who is on maternity leave. And so this segment is temporarily called 'Tuesdays Without Mary.' Join us each week as other guest hosts sit in and talk about music and life. Follow Sharyn Flanagan on Twitter @ShayTorie 'Tuesdays With Mary' (temporarily 'Tuesdays Without Mary') is a weekly feature of Dad Rock, a music podcast from USA TODAY hosted by Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan. Please subscribe to Dad Rock on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher, TuneIn or AudioBoom. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick, Jim & Mary at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984

All eyes are on Brazil this month with the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. Now open your ears to the sounds of Brazil with this Dad Rock primer on Tropicalia. This is some of the coolest rock and pop you'll hear, championed several years ago by David Byrne, born out of political strife. And it shows that Brazilian music is much more than "The Girl From Ipanema" (although that's a pretty chill song too, we must admit). Dad Rock is a music podcast from USA TODAY, hosted by Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan. Please subscribe on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher, TuneIn or AudioBoom. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick & Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984 Listen to playlists of songs from Dad Rock on Spotify: Search "Dad Rock Show"

Mary has a baby! Mary Nahorniak is taking a break from podcasting for a little while, but before her maternity leave, a group of coworkers made a special podcast for her. Now she shares that podcast with the world. On this installment of 'Tuesdays With Mary,' several people "gift" songs to Mary and child. It's all so very cute and further illustrates the bonds of music. Send congratulations to Mary on Twitter @maryvale 'Tuesdays With Mary' is a weekly feature of Dad Rock, a music podcast from USA TODAY hosted by Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan. Please subscribe to Dad Rock on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher, TuneIn or AudioBoom. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick, Jim & Mary at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984

USA TODAY colleague Lindsay Deutsch joins 'Dad Rock' via Skype to share her experiences at San Francisco's Outside Lands festival. She took in some LCD Soundsystem, Sufjan Stevens and Lionel Richie (!) and discovered Ibeyi. Dad Rock is a music podcast from USA TODAY, hosted by Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan. Please subscribe on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher, TuneIn or AudioBoom. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick & Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984 Listen to playlists of songs from Dad Rock on Spotify: Search "Dad Rock Show"

Sarah Jarosz has gone from teenage bluegrass prodigy to established folk/Americana act. Her mastery of the mandolin, guitar and banjo is well-known, especially among fans of acoustic music, and her songwriting has earned her a loyal — and growing — fan base. In recent years, she has performed multiple times on "A Prairie Home Companion" and "Austin City Limits." She is touring the USA and UK this year in support of her fourth album "Undercurrent." Sarah stopped by for an interview, which became even more "dad rock" with special guest co-host Mackenzie Lenahan, Jim's 16-year-old daughter, filling in for Patrick. Learn more about Sarah Jarosz at sarahjarosz.com Follow Sarah on Twitter @sarahjarosz Dad Rock is a music podcast from USA TODAY, hosted by Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan. Please subscribe on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher, TuneIn or AudioBoom. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick & Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984 Listen to playlists of songs from Dad Rock on Spotify: Search "Dad Rock Show"

Twenty years ago this month, Outkast released 'ATLiens.' It's an album and group that mean a lot to Mary Nahorniak, as she explains in this week's 'Tuesdays With Mary' segment on Dad Rock. 'Tuesdays With Mary' is a weekly feature of Dad Rock, a music podcast from USA TODAY hosted by Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan. Follow Mary Nahorniak on Twitter @maryvale Please subscribe to Dad Rock on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher, TuneIn or AudioBoom. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick, Jim & Mary at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984

Your feedback keeps coming, faster than we can respond. So here's a special Bonus Track dedicated all to listener correspondence. We talk about father-daughter music, Paul Simon concerts, synth pop, Asian rock and mix CDs. Mary Nahorniak of 'Tuesdays With Mary' joins in the fun. (And there's a special treat for loyal listeners; you know where to find it.) Dad Rock is a music podcast from USA TODAY, hosted by Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan. Please subscribe on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher, TuneIn or AudioBoom. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick & Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984 Listen to playlists of songs from Dad Rock on Spotify: Search "Dad Rock Show" Follow Mary Nahorniak on Twitter @maryvale

A classic Beatles album — some might even say the best Beatles album — turns 50 years old. Jim and Patrick go track-by-track on "Revolver," released in August 1966. Joining the discussion is Grant Gunn, a Washington, D.C.-area musician who is part of a Beatles tribute concert. Learn more about the Aug. 17 Beatles tribute show in Vienna, Va., at jamminjava.com Dad Rock is a music podcast from USA TODAY, hosted by Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan. Please subscribe on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher, TuneIn or AudioBoom. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick & Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984 Listen to playlists of songs from Dad Rock on Spotify: Search "Dad Rock Show"

Does classical music have a place in rock? On this week's Tuesdays With Mary, our friend Mary Nahorniak invites her friend Abby McKee to discuss. Abby is a flutist and executive director of the Bach Collegium in San Diego ... and a big fan of indie rock. We talk about contemporary artists inspired by music that's way older than even Jim and Patrick. "Tuesdays With Mary" is a weekly feature of Dad Rock, a music podcast from USA TODAY hosted by Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan. Follow Mary Nahorniak on Twitter @maryvale Please subscribe to Dad Rock on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher, TuneIn or AudioBoom. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick, Jim & Mary at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984

Three weeks ago, Jim and Patrick discussed some of their favorite cover songs. Now, it's the listeners' turn. Your picks range from rocked-up takes on disco and '70s AM radio hits to slowed-down versions of punk songs. Bravo. Dad Rock is a music podcast from USA TODAY, hosted by Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan. Please subscribe on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher, TuneIn or AudioBoom. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick & Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984 Listen to playlists of songs from Dad Rock on Spotify: Search "Dad Rock Show"

Mary Nahorniak visits Dad Rock every Tuesday. In this installment, she talks about finding a giant book of old mix CDs. It's a musical archeological discovery. "Tuesdays With Mary" is a weekly feature of Dad Rock, a music podcast from USA TODAY hosted by Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan. Follow Mary Nahorniak on Twitter @maryvale Please subscribe to Dad Rock on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher, TuneIn or AudioBoom. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick, Jim & Mary at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984

Faithful listener Adam Coop offered to tell us about his experiences at Louisville's Forecastle Festival. We love Coop, so why wouldn't we want to talk music with him? Coop educates us on Black Pistol Fire, Grouplove, Myzica, Shakey Graves, Andrew McMahon In The Wilderness and Anderson East. Plus, he tells a funny Ryan Adams story. Follow Adam Coop on Twitter @adamcoop16 Dad Rock is a music podcast from USA TODAY, hosted by Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan. Please subscribe on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher, TuneIn or AudioBoom. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick & Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984 Listen to playlists of songs from Dad Rock on Spotify: Search "Dad Rock Show"

Jim just got back from a trip to Japan and The Philippines, where he did some record shopping and musical exploration. He shares his rare finds on Dad Rock. If you love musical discovery, you will love this episode. Bands featured in this Asian showcase: The Havenot's, The Bored, DYGL, The Pen Friend Club, Never Young Beach, The Blue Hearts, Up Dharma Down, Flying Ipis and The RockTigers. Dad Rock is a music podcast from USA TODAY, hosted by Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan. Please subscribe on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher, TuneIn or AudioBoom. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick & Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984 Listen to playlists of songs from Dad Rock on Spotify: Search "Dad Rock Show"

Jenn Wasner is a musician who explores many sounds and textures via her various bands. On this week's 'Tuesdays With Mary,' the gang is joined by friend Tug Baker (via Skype) to discuss Wye Oak, Flock of Dimes and Dungeonesse. If you don't know Wasner's work, you really should. Here's your chance. "Tuesdays With Mary" is a weekly feature of Dad Rock, a music podcast from USA TODAY hosted by Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan. Follow Mary Nahorniak on Twitter @maryvale Please subscribe to Dad Rock on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher, TuneIn or AudioBoom. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick, Jim & Mary at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984

Vince Clarke's resume is like a who's who of synthpop, including stints in Depeche Mode, Yaz and Erasure. Justin Gay joins Dad Rock to discuss this influential musician (and jam to his infectious tunes). Dad Rock is a music podcast from USA TODAY, hosted by Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan. Please subscribe on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher, TuneIn or AudioBoom. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick & Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984 Listen to playlists of songs from Dad Rock on Spotify: Search "Dad Rock Show"

What makes a great cover song? Jim and Patrick discuss some of their favorites and ask for listener picks (for an upcoming vol. 2). Dad Rock is a music podcast from USA TODAY, hosted by Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan. Please subscribe on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher, TuneIn or AudioBoom. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick & Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984 Listen to playlists of songs from Dad Rock on Spotify: Search "Dad Rock Show"

Following up on a recent "Tuesdays With Mary" episode, Dad Rock cohost Jim Lenahan took in some listener-recommended albums while on an intercontinental plane flight ... and reports his findings to Mary Nahorniak. "Tuesdays With Mary" is a weekly feature of Dad Rock, a music podcast from USA TODAY. Follow Mary Nahorniak on Twitter @maryvale Please subscribe to Dad Rock on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher, TuneIn or AudioBoom. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick, Jim & Mary at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984

Most American band of all time? In honor of our nation's birthday, Jim and Patrick dig into that question and each choose one band, discussing their reasoning and playing a representative track. Do you agree with their picks?

Laura Viers, Neko Case and k.d. lang have released a new album, forging a beautiful collaboration. Mary Nahorniak and Patrick Foster talk about why you can't miss listening to this trio. Photo Credit: AP

Gary Louris of The Jayhawks — one of America's most underrated and respected rock bands — talks to Dad Rock about everything from parenthood to touring to his recovery from opioid addiction. A fascinating talk with one of our country's best songwriters.

Mary and her pal Meghan Hoyer took in a show Saturday night, heading up to the Jason Isbell/Chris Stapleton co-headlining show at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, MD. In a Patrick-hosted pod, Mary and Meghan discuss the show, the problems with co-headlining and seeing a Confederate flag on the way into the venue. Let's spread our blankets on the lawn and listen, shall we?

The Monkees celebrate their 50th anniversary with a brand new — and really good — new album called 'Good Times!' The record is filled with songs from some well-known writers, many of whom you might not expect are Monkees fans. Those include Paul Weller (The Jam), Noel Gallagher (Oasis), Ben Gibbard (Death Cab for Cutie), Andy Partridge (XTC) and Rivers Cuomo (Weezer). Dad Rock hosts Jim Lenahan and Patrick Foster are joined by USA TODAY art director Jeff Dionise, who has been a Monkees fan since an early age (five to be exact!). The guys each pick one new Monkees song and one older, making for a fun and lively Bonus Track.

Father's Day is an important holiday in Dad Rock Land. For the second year, we asked our listeners to tell us about songs with special father-child meaning to them. This time, we also invited a few of our colleagues from USA TODAY to share stories. Bask in the love. Dad Rock is a music podcast from USA TODAY, hosted by Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan. Please subscribe on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher, TuneIn or AudioBoom. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick & Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984 Listen to playlists of songs from Dad Rock on Spotify: Search "Dad Rock Show"

For Father's Day, a very special 'Tuesdays With Mary' featuring Mary's dad, Jim Hartney. They talk about his favorite bands and singers. (The picks might surprise you a bit.) 'Tuesdays With Mary' is a weekly feature of Dad Rock, a music podcast from USA TODAY hosted by Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan (but not on this episode). Follow Mary Nahorniak on Twitter @maryvale Please subscribe to Dad Rock on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher, TuneIn or AudioBoom. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow

Kelvin Swaby and Dan Taylor make up the core of British soul-funk-garage-rock-punk band The Heavy. The band scored a breakout hit with 2009's "How You Like Me Now?" (featured in numerous movies, TV shows, trailers, etc.) and continues to pack venues with high-energy parties that get the audience singing along. Kelvin and Dan visited Dad Rock HQ for an interview that ranged from movies to parenting to English football. They also fielded questions from fans via Facebook Live. The Heavy's new album is "Hurt & the Merciless," and the band is touring the USA. Learn more at http://www.theheavy.co.uk Follow The Heavy on Twitter @theheavy Dad Rock is a music podcast from USA TODAY, hosted by Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan. Please subscribe on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher, TuneIn or AudioBoom. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick & Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984 Listen to playlists of songs from Dad Rock on Spotify: Search "Dad Rock Show"

Back up the mail truck, open up the inbox, rip those faxes off the machine: It's time for Dad Rock (and Tuesdays With Mary) fan mail! Topics include: The Tragically Hip, "football," Sturgill Simpson, wedding songs and the nicest little engagement story you may ever hear. Dad Rock is a music podcast from USA TODAY, hosted by Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan. Please subscribe on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher, TuneIn or AudioBoom. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick & Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984 Listen to playlists of songs from Dad Rock on Spotify: Search "Dad Rock Show" Follow Mary Nahorniak on Twitter @maryvale

When Mary and Patrick started talking music a few years ago, they discovered a mutual interest in Ted Leo. Jim recently saw Ted Leo perform. So it seems like a good time to examine the punk/power pop/jangle pop of this indie singer-songwriter. "Tuesdays With Mary" is a weekly feature of Dad Rock, a music podcast from USA TODAY hosted by Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan. Follow Mary Nahorniak on Twitter @maryvale Please subscribe to Dad Rock on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher, TuneIn or AudioBoom. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick, Jim & Mary at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984

USA TODAY's For The Win predominantly covers sports (hence the name). But Nate Scott draws upon his experience as a music critic to craft a weekly feature called "10 best songs of the week" (along with collaborator Charlotte Wilder). Dad Rock is always in search of interesting new music (it's so hard to keep up these days). So we invited Nate to visit the studio and drop some best-songs-of-the-year-so-far knowledge on us. Check out For The Win at ftw.usatoday.com Follow Nate Scott on Twitter @aNateScott Dad Rock is a music podcast from USA TODAY, hosted by Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan. Please subscribe on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher, TuneIn or AudioBoom. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick & Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984 Listen to playlists of songs from Dad Rock on Spotify: Search "Dad Rock Show"

Sturgill Simpson's new album, "A Sailor's Guide to Earth," is a lot of things: country, Americana, rock, soul, funk. But mostly, it's a love letter to his newborn son. Mary Nahorniak visits Dad Rock to listen and discuss. "Tuesdays With Mary" is a weekly feature of Dad Rock, a music podcast from USA TODAY hosted by Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan. Follow Mary Nahorniak on Twitter @maryvale Please subscribe to Dad Rock on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher, TuneIn or AudioBoom. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick, Jim & Mary at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984

As Paul Simon releases his latest album, "Stranger to Stranger," the Dad Rock guys look back at the impressive career of this singer-songwriter. We're still crazy about Simon after all these years. Dad Rock is a music podcast from USA TODAY, hosted by Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan. Please subscribe on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher, TuneIn or AudioBoom. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick & Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984 Listen to playlists of songs from Dad Rock on Spotify: Search "Dad Rock Show"

A new book on the Rolling Stones examines the band from a different perspective. Rich Cohen, a Gen Xer, never knew a world without the Stones (they've always existed, just like the sun and the moon). He developed a love of the band as a kid in the '70s, then later in life got to travel with and write about them for Rolling Stone magazine. Cohen joins Dad Rock by phone to discuss his new book, "The Sun & The Moon & The Rolling Stones." Learn more about Cohen and the book at authorrichcohen.com Follow Cohen on Twitter @richcohen2003 Dad Rock is a music podcast from USA TODAY, hosted by Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan. Please subscribe on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher, TuneIn or AudioBoom. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick & Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984 Listen to playlists of songs from Dad Rock on Spotify: Search "Dad Rock Show"

It's wedding season. So on this week's visit from Mary Nahorniak, we bust out the old gowns and tuxes and revisit our individual nuptials, from a musical perspective, of course. With special guest Kristen Rein sitting in for Patrick. (Jim is still in the Jim chair.) "Tuesdays With Mary" is a weekly feature of Dad Rock, a music podcast from USA TODAY hosted by Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan. Follow Mary Nahorniak on Twitter @maryvale Please subscribe to Dad Rock on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher or TuneIn. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick, Jim & Mary at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984

The Beach Boys' 'Pet Sounds,' a milestone album from perhaps an unlikely source at the time, was released 50 years ago this week. Jim and Patrick examine this important and influential record, track by track. Dad Rock is a music podcast from USA TODAY, hosted by Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan. Please subscribe on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher, TuneIn or AudioBoom. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick & Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984 Listen to playlists of songs from Dad Rock on Spotify: Search "Dad Rock Show"

Mary Nahorniak is on the road, visiting her old stomping ground of South Carolina. For this episode of 'Tuesdays With Mary,' she and friend Tug Baker discuss the hottest bands from the Palmetto State. Including: Toro Y Moi She Returns From War Grace Joyner Can't Kids Enjoy this musical journey. "Tuesdays With Mary" is a weekly feature of Dad Rock, a music podcast from USA TODAY hosted by Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan (although not on this episode). Follow Mary Nahorniak on Twitter @maryvale Please subscribe to Dad Rock on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher or TuneIn. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick, Jim & Mary at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984

Dash Rip Rock has been dashing across the USA and ripping up stages with high-powered rock 'n roll for 30+ years. While the band has developed a devoted (almost cultish) following, its mix of punk, rockabilly, country, alternative and Southern rock has never quite found a place in mainstream music. That's too bad, because to hear Dash is to hear the soul of rock 'n' roll. On this episode of Dad Rock, cohosts Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan sit down with Bill Davis, leader of Dash Rip Rock. He discusses the band's ups and downs, his guitar influences, his use of humor in music and Dash's induction into the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame. Learn more about Dash Rip Rock at dashriprock.net Follow Dash Rip Rock on Twitter @dashkicksass Dad Rock is a music podcast from USA TODAY. Please subscribe on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher or TuneIn. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick & Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984 Listen to playlists of songs from Dad Rock on Spotify: Search "Dad Rock Show"

We love our listeners! Periodically we answer your mail! With stories about Prince, '80s one-hit wonders, Phil Collins, SiriusXM, the Residents and Alejandro Escovedo. And a guest appearance by Mary Nahorniak of "Tuesdays With Mary" fame! You can be on the show too. See feedback info below. Dad Rock is a music podcast from USA TODAY, hosted by Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan. Please subscribe on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher or TuneIn. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick & Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984 Listen to playlists of songs from Dad Rock on Spotify: Search "Dad Rock Show" Follow Mary Nahorniak on Twitter @maryvale

In honor of moms (a couple of days late), we present some stories of parents and kids and music in our weekly visit with Mary Nahorniak. So cute. "Tuesdays With Mary" is a weekly feature of Dad Rock, a music podcast from USA TODAY hosted by Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan. Follow Mary Nahorniak on Twitter @maryvale Please subscribe to Dad Rock on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher or TuneIn. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick, Jim & Mary at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984

Jon Wurster is not only one of the best drummers going today, he's also quite the funny guy. Among his bands are Superchunk, the Mountain Goats and Bob Mould Band. And as part of Scharpling & Wurster (with Tom Scharpling), he has found a second career in comedy (even landing a voice part on "The Simpsons"). Wurster sat down for an in-studio interview with Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan on Dad Rock. Follow Wurster on Twitter @jonwurster Learn more about Wurster's comedy at scharplingandwurster.com Dad Rock is a music podcast from USA TODAY. Please subscribe on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher or TuneIn. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick & Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984 Listen to playlists of songs from Dad Rock on Spotify: Search "Dad Rock Show"

The 142nd running of the Kentucky Derby is this Saturday. To mark the occasion of this beloved event, Dad Rock hosts Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan (a former Louisvillian) are joined by Jeffrey Lee Puckett of Louisville's Courier-Journal. Together, they create the foundation for an epic Derby party playlist. Thanks to PixxyLixxx for the intro music. Visit youtube.com/pixxylixxx Follow Jeffrey Lee Puckett on Twitter @JLeePuckett Dad Rock is a music podcast from USA TODAY. Please subscribe on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher or TuneIn. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick & Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984 Listen to playlists of songs from Dad Rock on Spotify: Search "Dad Rock Show"

Just about every Bruce Springsteen fan has a story to tell about seeing The Boss play live. The Set Lusting Bruce podcast captures those stories and other personal accounts of Springsteen fandom. In March, Dad Rock hosts Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan met with Set Lusting Bruce host Jesse Jackson at a diner in Arlington, Texas. (The sound is not the best, but the conversation is high quality.) Stream/download Set Lusting Bruce on iTunes or at directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/setlustingbruce Follow Set Lusting Bruce on Twitter @SetLustingBruce Dad Rock is a music podcast from USA TODAY. Please subscribe on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher or TuneIn. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick & Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984 Listen to playlists of songs from Dad Rock on Spotify: Search "Dad Rock Show"

Mary just got a new car, and with that comes more music than one can possibly consume. Yep, she now has SiriusXM satellite radio. On this week's "Tuesdays With Mary," we talk about the music Mary Nahorniak has been jamming to while in transit. "Tuesdays With Mary"is a weekly feature of Dad Rock, a music podcast from USA TODAY hosted by Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan. Follow Mary Nahorniak on Twitter @maryvale Please subscribe to Dad Rock on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher or TuneIn. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick, Jim & Mary at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984

Avant-garde rockers The Residents are in an extended celebration of their 40th anniversary. Dad Rock cohost Patrick Foster and friend Dave Bishop caught up with Homer Flynn, the head of Cryptic Corporation, which manages the affairs of the band that famously performs in costume (eyeball helmets, anyone?) under the "theory of obscurity." Dad Rock is a music podcast from USA TODAY hosted by Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan. Please subscribe on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher or TuneIn. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick & Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984 Listen to playlists of songs from Dad Rock on Spotify: Search "Dad Rock Show"

A week has passed since Prince died unexpectedly. Dad Rock hosts Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan are joined by colleague Mike Snider to pay tribute to the legend and his music — and party like it's 1984. We go old school by spinning some vinyl and CDs (please forgive the temperamental Discman). Follow Mike Snider on Twitter @MikeSnider Dad Rock is a music podcast from USA TODAY. Please subscribe on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher or TuneIn. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick & Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984 Listen to playlists of songs from Dad Rock on Spotify: Search "Dad Rock Show"

Bob Mould played at the 9:30 Club in Washington, D.C., and Jim was there for the show. Hear his take, plus some random musings on Husker Du and Sugar, on this Dad Rock Bonus Track. Dad Rock is a music podcast from USA TODAY hosted by Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan. Please subscribe on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher or TuneIn. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick & Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984 Listen to playlists of songs from Dad Rock on Spotify: Search "Dad Rock Show"

Ben Schneider, an 11-year-old with autism, finds joy in playing the music of Ben Folds on the piano. And thanks to his dad, he got to meet the famous musician. Rob Schneider tells the touching story on this episode of Dad Rock's "Tuesdays With Mary." "Tuesdays With Mary," featuring Mary Nahorniak, is a weekly feature of Dad Rock, a music podcast from USA TODAY hosted by Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan. Follow Mary Nahorniak on Twitter @maryvale Please subscribe to Dad Rock on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher or TuneIn. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick, Jim & Mary at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984

The '80s were a big time for one-hit wonders. Perhaps that was because of the influence of MTV, where artists artists might score with a certain video, never to be heard from again. Dad Rock hosts Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan look back at this decade of their youth and pick some of their favorite one-hit wonders. Plus, they get some tubular picks from listeners. Dad Rock is a music podcast from USA TODAY. Please subscribe on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher or TuneIn. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick & Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984 Listen to playlists of songs from Dad Rock on Spotify: Search "Dad Rock Show"

Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to discuss Prince, who died at age 57. Dad Rock hosts Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan are joined by USA TODAY colleagues Patty Michalski and Maeve McDermott to remember this iconic musician and reflect on his impact. Photo Credit: AFP / Getty Images Dad Rock is a music podcast from USA TODAY. Please subscribe on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher or TuneIn. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick & Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984 Listen to playlists of songs from Dad Rock on Spotify: Search "Dad Rock Show"

We get such great listener feedback at Dad Rock. But we don't always have time to answer it on the show proper. So here's a Bonus Track dedicated to you, our loyal and knowledgable listeners. Great comments about R.E.M., Mike Watt, vinyl records, Merle Haggard, mixtapes and more. Dad Rock is a music podcast from USA TODAY, hosted by Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan. Please subscribe on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher or TuneIn. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick & Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984 Listen to playlists of songs from Dad Rock on Spotify: Search "Dad Rock Show"

Jim Fusilli, pop music critic for the Wall Street Journal, says music today is better than it's ever been. But it isn't being marketed to grownups, the audience that would appreciate it most. The breadth of music today can be intimidating. Fusilli's new book, "Catching Up: Connecting with Great 21st Century Music," showcases 50 recent albums that intelligent adults can appreciate. Dad Rock cohost Jim Lenahan sat down with Fusilli to discuss matters of modern pop. Learn more about Jim Fusilli and "Catching Up" at jimfusilli.com Dad Rock is a music podcast from USA TODAY, hosted by Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan. Please subscribe on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher or TuneIn. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick & Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984 Listen to playlists of songs from Dad Rock on Spotify: Search "Dad Rock Show"

The Violent Femmes released their ninth studio album last month. So in Mary Nahorniak's weekly visit to Dad Rock, the gang discusses memories of this beloved lo-fi band. This will go down on their permanent record. "Tuesdays With Mary" is a weekly feature of Dad Rock, a music podcast from USA TODAY hosted by Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan. Follow Mary Nahorniak on Twitter @maryvale Please subscribe to Dad Rock on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher or TuneIn. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick, Jim & Mary at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984 Listen to playlists of songs from Dad Rock on Spotify: Search "Dad Rock Show"

Greg Burton, executive editor of The Desert Sun (part of the USA TODAY NETWORK), took his 16-year-old daughter Adria to three days of the Coachella music festival after a friend of hers backed out. They recount their adventure on this bonus edition of Dad Rock. Dad Rock is a music podcast from USA TODAY, hosted by Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan. Please subscribe on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher or TuneIn. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick & Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984 Listen to playlists of songs from Dad Rock on Spotify: Search "Dad Rock Show"

In tribute to Dad Rock house band Night Streets — and specifically our friend Bobby Padavick, the group's drummer — we discuss some great, but possibly overlooked, drummers in music. Everyone knows about John Bonham, Keith Moon, Neal Peart, Ringo Starr, Ginger Baker and Stewart Copeland. But do you know about Danny Carey, Todd Trainer, George Hurley and Clyde Stubblefield? These are a few of our favorites ... Learn more about Night Streets at nightstreets.bandcamp.com Dad Rock is a music podcast from USA TODAY. Please subscribe on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher or TuneIn. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick & Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984 Listen to playlists of songs from Dad Rock on Spotify: Search "Dad Rock Show"

Record Store Day is Saturday, April 16. In the spirit of supporting your local record store, we talk with Pat O'Connor, owner of Culture Clash in Jim's hometown of Toledo, Ohio. He discusses the vinyl resurgence of recent years, and in a truly touching story, how the community rallied to save his store's "record roof." Learn more about Culture Clash at thecultureclash.com Dad Rock is a music podcast from USA TODAY, hosted by Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan. Please subscribe on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher or TuneIn. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick & Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984 Listen to playlists of songs from Dad Rock on Spotify: Search "Dad Rock Show"

Weezer just released its 10th album! It's another in the band's self-titled color series — this one is the "White Album." And so Weezer is the topic of this week's "Tuesdays With Mary" segment on Dad Rock. Mary Nahorniak invites her friend Tug Baker to discuss memories of this iconic alt-rock band. "Tuesdays With Mary" is a weekly feature of Dad Rock, a music podcast from USA TODAY hosted by Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan. Follow Mary Nahorniak on Twitter @maryvale Please subscribe to Dad Rock on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher or TuneIn. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick, Jim & Mary at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984 Listen to playlists of songs from Dad Rock on Spotify: Search "Dad Rock Show"

Dad Rock couldn't make it to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony, but we got a special report from Pat Francis of the Rock Solid podcast. And what a coincidence: Pat's favorite band is Cheap Trick! Learn more about Rock Solid at rocksolidguide.blogspot.com Follow Rock Solid on Twitter @RockSolidShow Dad Rock is a music podcast from USA TODAY, hosted by Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan. Please subscribe on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher or TuneIn. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick & Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984 Listen to playlists of songs from Dad Rock on Spotify: Search "Dad Rock Show"

Remember when you would spend hours crafting just the right mixtape, on an actual cassette, complete with custom artwork? Dad Rock hosts Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan, along with guest Jodi Gersh, tell stories about mixes they made and received. Follow Jodi Gersh on Twitter @jodiontheweb Dad Rock is a music podcast from USA TODAY. Please subscribe on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher or TuneIn. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick & Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984 Listen to playlists of songs from Dad Rock on Spotify: Search "Dad Rock Show"

While on our Dad Rock Road Trip, we had the great pleasure to happen upon a Luther Dickinson concert in Asheville, N.C. And Luther, an acclaimed roots musician best known for his work in the North Mississippi Allstars, was kind enough to grant us an impromptu interview before the show. Here are some excerpts from that conversation (including an entertaining anecdote about the Replacements). Dad Rock is a music podcast from USA TODAY, hosted by Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan. Please subscribe on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher or TuneIn. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick & Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984 Listen to playlists of songs from Dad Rock on Spotify: Search "Dad Rock Show"

Music legend Merle Haggard has died at age 79. A country legend who should be appreciated for capturing the struggles of the American workingman in his songs, Haggard's influence was also key to the rise of the alt-country/Americana subgenre. (Photo courtesy Capital Records.) Dad Rock is a music podcast from USA TODAY, hosted by Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan. Please subscribe on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher or TuneIn. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick & Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984 Listen to playlists of songs from Dad Rock on Spotify: Search "Dad Rock Show"

Mary Nahorniak visits Dad Rock every Tuesday. This week, she brought along a running bud, Tara Felder. With the Dad Rock guys, who also have been known to run without being chased, they discuss great workout songs (and some that may be a tad embarrassing). Tuesdays With Mary, with your host Mary Nahorniak, is a weekly feature of Dad Rock, a music podcast from USA TODAY (normally) hosted by Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan. Follow Mary Nahorniak on Twitter @maryvale Please subscribe to Dad Rock on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher or TuneIn. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick, Jim & Mary at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984 Listen to playlists of songs from Dad Rock on Spotify: Search "Dad Rock Show"

Jack White's Third Man Records in Nashville is a place of many musical wonders. We got a behind-the-scenes tour (no cameras allowed) from Ben Blackwell, who helps run the label/store for his uncle Jack. Besides sharing what makes this place so special, Ben talks about his love of the Stooges, his massive personal record collection and how Third Man is introducing kids to the music business. And ... we spin some real vinyl records on the show. You can also watch a video of the Dad Rock hosts checking out the Third Man front of store at dadrock.usatoday.com Learn more about Third Man at thirdmanrecords.com Dad Rock is a music podcast from USA TODAY, hosted by Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan. Please subscribe on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher or TuneIn. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick & Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984 Listen to playlists of songs from Dad Rock on Spotify: Search "Dad Rock Show"

Sitting in the "dad chair" for this week's Tuesdays With Mary (a production of Dad Rock) is Mary's brother Mark Hartney. Mary and Mark talk about the year in the '90s that they lived in England as teens. And what "Britpop" means to them. (Get ready for a lot of laughs, listeners.) Tuesdays With Mary, with your host Mary Nahorniak, is a weekly feature of Dad Rock, a music podcast from USA TODAY (normally) hosted by Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan. Follow Mary Nahorniak on Twitter @maryvale Please subscribe to Dad Rock on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher or TuneIn. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick, Jim & Mary at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984 Listen to playlists of songs from Dad Rock on Spotify: Search "Dad Rock Show"

Bob Mehr has written the definitive book on the Replacements, the first with cooperation from band members. "Trouble Boys" took Mehr about seven years to complete and is based on interviews with about 250 sources. We talk with the author — in the studio where "Pleased to Meet Me" was recorded, no less —about the book and the legendary band. Learn more about "Trouble Boys" at replacementsbook.com Follow the author on Twitter @BobMehr Dad Rock is a music podcast from USA TODAY, hosted by Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan. Please subscribe on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher or TuneIn. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick & Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984 Listen to playlists of songs from Dad Rock on Spotify: Search "Dad Rock Show"

Mary Nahorniak visits Dad Rock every Tuesday to talk music. This week, she and Patrick Foster discuss the sounds of spring. Tuesdays With Mary is a weekly feature of Dad Rock, a music podcast from USA TODAY hosted by Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan. Follow Mary Nahorniak on Twitter @maryvale Please subscribe to Dad Rock on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher or TuneIn. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick, Jim & Mary at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984 Listen to playlists of songs from Dad Rock on Spotify: Search "Dad Rock Show"

While at South By Southwest, Dad Rock's Jim Lenahan AND USA TODAY colleague Mike Snider interviewed the members of the Wild Feathers, in the band's van. They talk about '70s rock influences, opening for Bob Dylan and writing a song in Gram Parsons' hotel room. Learn more about the Wild Feathers at thewildfeathers.com Dad Rock is a music podcast from USA TODAY, hosted by Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan. Please subscribe on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher or TuneIn. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick & Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984 Listen to playlists of songs from Dad Rock on Spotify: Search "Dad Rock Show"

While at South By Southwest, Dad Rock's Jim Lenahan interviewed Joe Casey and Greg Ahee of Detroit's Protomartyr. Get to know this critically acclaimed post-punk band. Learn more about Protomartyr at protomartyrband.com Dad Rock is a music podcast from USA TODAY, hosted by Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan. Please subscribe on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher or TuneIn. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick & Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984 Listen to playlists of songs from Dad Rock on Spotify: Search "Dad Rock Show"

Dad Rock is at South By Southwest in Austin. On Day Five, we hit our music wall. What's good? What's bad? Can we even tell anymore? Dad Rock is a music podcast from USA TODAY, hosted by Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan. Please subscribe on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher or TuneIn. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick & Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984 Listen to playlists of songs from Dad Rock on Spotify: Search "Dad Rock Show"

Dad Rock is at South By Southwest in Austin. On Day Four, severe weather hit, and Patrick had a family matter to attend to. But the remaining guys — including Mike Snider and Jasper Colt — still took in few shows, including Daddy Issues, My Jerusalem and The Cult. Dad Rock is a music podcast from USA TODAY, hosted by Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan. Please subscribe on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher or TuneIn. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick & Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984 Listen to playlists of songs from Dad Rock on Spotify: Search "Dad Rock Show"

Mike Watt, bassist for the highly influential Minutemen, joins Dad Rock for an interview at South By Southwest. He talks about his life in punk rock, including Firehose, solo work and the Stooges. He also shares his philosophy on shirt pockets. Learn more about Watt at mikewatt.com Dad Rock is a music podcast from USA TODAY, hosted by Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan. Please subscribe on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher or TuneIn. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick & Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984 Listen to playlists of songs from Dad Rock on Spotify: Search "Dad Rock Show"

Dad Rock is at South By Southwest in Austin, and on Day Three, the guys took in several shows, including Mike Watt, John Doe, Dash Rip Rock, Margaret Glaspy and Protomartyr. Plus, there's talk of a nude dude, a shirtless guy doing flips on the street, a woman playing a hot-sauce bottle as an instrument and the art of sleeping while standing up. Join us on the Dad Rock House patio for this bit of morning reflection, won't you? Dad Rock is a music podcast from USA TODAY, hosted by Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan. Please subscribe on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher or TuneIn. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick & Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984 Listen to playlists of songs from Dad Rock on Spotify: Search "Dad Rock Show"

Dad Rock is at South By Southwest in Austin, and on Day Two, the guys took in several shows, including Charles Bradley, Margo Price, Car Seat Headrest, Diarrhea Planet and Waco Brothers. Join us on the Dad Rock House patio for this bit of morning reflection, won't you? Dad Rock is a music podcast from USA TODAY, hosted by Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan. Please subscribe on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher or TuneIn. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick & Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984 Listen to playlists of songs from Dad Rock on Spotify: Search "Dad Rock Show"

Dad Rock is at South By Southwest in Austin, and Day One was a late one. It started with a tour of Austin music spots from Bryan Richie of The Sword, then Jim & Patrick caught two really impressive bands: The Woggles (garage rock) and The Octopus Project (electropop/rock). Join us on the Dad Rock House patio for this bit of morning reflection, won't you? Dad Rock is a music podcast from USA TODAY, hosted by Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan. Please subscribe on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher or TuneIn. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick & Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984 Listen to playlists of songs from Dad Rock on Spotify: Search "Dad Rock Show"

Mary Nahorniak visits Dad Rock every Tuesday to talk music. And that's no different when Dad Rock is at South By Southwest. Mary is here for a bit too, attending in the SXSW Interactive conference. She was joined on this episode by another USA TODAY colleague, Patty Michalski. They discuss their musical adventures over the Interactive weekend, including Sia, Elle King, Great Caesar and Questlove. Tuesdays With Mary is a weekly feature of Dad Rock, a music podcast from USA TODAY hosted by Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan. Follow Mary Nahorniak on Twitter @maryvale Follow Patty Michalski @pmmichalski Please subscribe to Dad Rock on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher or TuneIn. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick, Jim & Mary at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984 Listen to playlists of songs from Dad Rock on Spotify: Search "Dad Rock Show"

Dad Rock is on the road, headed to South By Southwest in a vintage Airstream! Day Seven was destination day. We made it to Austin, and now we switch into South By Southwest mode. We talk about the road trip overall and the bands we're most excited about at SXSW. Follow the adventure at dadrock.usatoday.com This episode is brought to you buy Outdoorsy. Go to outdoorsy.co Dad Rock is a music podcast from USA TODAY, hosted by Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan. Please subscribe on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher or TuneIn. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick & Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984 Listen to playlists of songs from Dad Rock on Spotify: Search "Dad Rock Show"

Dad Rock is on the road, headed to South By Southwest in a vintage Airstream! Day Six brought unexpected pleasures. We went to the Deep Ellum section of Dallas, met up with Gavin Mulloy, who showed us an amazing new concert venue called The Bomb Factory and took us to another spot called Trees to see a metal mariachi band (named Metalachi, of course). Oh, and we met Kanye West's cousin. That's the World Famous Tony Williams, a recording artist in his own right. Texas Forever! Learn more about the World Famous Tony Williams at theworldfamoustonywilliams.bandcamp.com Follow the adventure at dadrock.usatoday.com This episode is brought to you buy Outdoorsy. Go to outdoorsy.co Dad Rock is a music podcast from USA TODAY, hosted by Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan. Please subscribe on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher or TuneIn. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick & Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984 Listen to playlists of songs from Dad Rock on Spotify: Search "Dad Rock Show"

Jody Stephens is the last surviving member of Big Star, a beloved rock band whose influence is legendary. Though the band failed to sell many albums in the 1970s, Big Star experienced a revival in interest after such artists as R.E.M., the Replacements and Teenage Fanclub paid tribute in the '80s and '90s. The three Big Star albums are now in every serious rock fan's collection. While Dad Rock is on the road, we stopped at the famous Ardent Studios in Memphis to talk with Stephens (he manages the studios today) about Big Star, Ardent's 50th anniversary and his new musical project, Those Pretty Wrongs (with Luther Russell). Hear Those Pretty Wrongs at prettywrongs.bandcamp.com Dad Rock is a music podcast from USA TODAY, hosted by Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan. Please subscribe on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher or TuneIn. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick & Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984 Listen to playlists of songs from Dad Rock on Spotify: Search "Dad Rock Show"

Dad Rock is on the road, headed to South By Southwest in a vintage Airstream! Day Five was an amazing day in Memphis! We got a tour of Ardent Studios from Jody Stephens of Big Star and a tour of Sam Phillips Recording Service from the son and granddaughter of the legendary Sam Phillips. And Bob Mehr of the Memphis Commercial Appeal showed us a good night on the town. Join us on the journey. Follow the adventure at dadrock.usatoday.com This episode is brought to you buy Outdoorsy. Go to outdoorsy.co Dad Rock is a music podcast from USA TODAY, hosted by Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan. Please subscribe on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher or TuneIn. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick & Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984 Listen to playlists of songs from Dad Rock on Spotify: Search "Dad Rock Show"

Dad Rock is on the road! We spend time with the members of power trio Daddy Issues (Jenna Moynihan, Jenna Mitchell and Emily Maxwell). They have the best punk/pop/riot grrrl sound that you'll find in Nashville. And they'll be playing at South By Southwest. We'll be there too! This episode is brought to you buy Outdoorsy. Go to outdoorsy.co Learn more about Daddy Issues at facebook.com/daddyissuesforreal Follow Daddy Issues on Twitter @daddyissuesband Dad Rock is a music podcast from USA TODAY, hosted by Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan. Please subscribe on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher or TuneIn. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick & Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984 Listen to playlists of songs from Dad Rock on Spotify: Search "Dad Rock Show"

Dad Rock is on the road, headed to South By Southwest in a vintage Airstream! On Day Four, we held our in-store event in Nashville, drove to Memphis and ended up at a Sammy Hagar restaurant (what?). Join us on the journey. Follow the adventure at dadrock.usatoday.com This episode is brought to you buy Outdoorsy. Go to outdoorsy.co Dad Rock is a music podcast from USA TODAY, hosted by Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan. Please subscribe on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher or TuneIn. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick & Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984 Listen to playlists of songs from Dad Rock on Spotify: Search "Dad Rock Show"

Dad Rock is on the road, and we did an in-store! At Grimey's New and Preloved Music in Nashville! Dad Rock fans, you will love this episode! (OK, enough exclamation points.) Two Nashville acts play live on this show: Escondido and Cory Branan. We also chat with Dave Paulson of The Tennessean and Doyle Davis, co-owner and "vinylist" at Grimey's, about the Nashville music scene beyond country. This episode is brought to you buy Outdoorsy. Go to outdoorsy.co Learn more about Escondido at thebandescondido.com Follow Escondido on Twitter @EscondidoBand Learn more about Cory Branan at corybranan.com Follow Cory on Twitter @Corybranan Learn more about Grimey's at grimeys.com Follow our Dad Rock adventure to South By Southwest in a vintage Airstream at dadrock.usatoday.com Dad Rock is a music podcast from USA TODAY, hosted by Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan. Please subscribe on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher or TuneIn. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick & Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984 Listen to playlists of songs from Dad Rock on Spotify: Search "Dad Rock Show"

Dad Rock is on the road, headed to Austin for South By Southwest. And while we're on the road, we're still recording full-length episodes, even while driving. That's right, we recorded an episode about road-trip songs, while actually riding down the highway, with our travel companions Mike Snider and Steve Elfers of USA TODAY. Enjoy. Follow the adventure at dadrock.usatoday.com This episode is brought to you buy Outdoorsy. Go to outdoorsy.co Dad Rock is a music podcast from USA TODAY, hosted by Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan. Please subscribe on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher or TuneIn. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick & Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984 Listen to playlists of songs from Dad Rock on Spotify: Search "Dad Rock Show"

Dad Rock is on the road, headed to South By Southwest in a vintage Airstream! On Day Three, we spent a full day in Nashville, hitting up seven spots! We got a tour of Jack White's Third Man Records, spent time with indie band Daddy Issues (how perfect is that?) and caught up with Dave Paulson of The Tennessean for a tour of some truly geeky music spots. Join us on the journey. Follow the adventure at dadrock.usatoday.com This episode is brought to you buy Outdoorsy. Go to outdoorsy.co Dad Rock is a music podcast from USA TODAY, hosted by Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan. Please subscribe on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher or TuneIn. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick & Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984 Listen to playlists of songs from Dad Rock on Spotify: Search "Dad Rock Show"

Dad Rock is on the road, headed to South By Southwest in a vintage Airstream! On Day Two, we spent a little more time in Asheville, N.C., for a chat with two members of River Whyless, then set off for Nashville, Tenn. — Music City USA! Follow the adventure at dadrock.usatoday.com This episode is brought to you buy Outdoorsy. Go to outdoorsy.co Dad Rock is a music podcast from USA TODAY, hosted by Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan. Please subscribe on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher or TuneIn. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick & Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984 Listen to playlists of songs from Dad Rock on Spotify: Search "Dad Rock Show"

Dad Rock is on the road. While in Asheville, N.C., we stopped off at Asheville FM, an independent community radio station. Tom Peters invited Dad Rock hosts Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan to appear on his show, "The Countdown." They discussed musical guilty pleasures, the Asheville music scene and other topics. It's a crossover episode of multi-state proportions. This episode is brought to you buy Outdoorsy. Go to outdoorsy.co Learn more about Asheville FM at ashevillefm.org Dad Rock is a music podcast from USA TODAY. Please subscribe on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher or TuneIn. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick & Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984 Listen to playlists of songs from Dad Rock on Spotify: Search "Dad Rock Show"

Dad Rock on the road! We spend time with Halli Anderson and Alex McWalters of Asheville, N.C.'s River Whyless. Who better to give us a sense of Asheville's music scene than a modern folk rock band with mountain music influence? And they'll be playing at South By Southwest. We'll be there too! This episode is brought to you buy Outdoorsy. Go to outdoorsy.co Learn more about River Whyless at riverwhyless.com Follow River Whyless on Twitter @RiverWhyless Dad Rock is a music podcast from USA TODAY, hosted by Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan. Please subscribe on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher or TuneIn. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick & Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984 Listen to playlists of songs from Dad Rock on Spotify: Search "Dad Rock Show"

Dad Rock is on the road, headed to South By Southwest in a vintage Airstream! First stop along the way is Asheville, N.C., where our tour guide, Emily Patrick of the Asheville Citizen-Times, took us to visit a string instrument craftsman, a quirky independent radio station and an eclectic live music club. Learn about what makes this small community so dynamic. This episode is brought to you buy Outdoorsy. Go to outdoorsy.co Dad Rock is a music podcast from USA TODAY, hosted by Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan. Please subscribe on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher or TuneIn. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick & Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984 Listen to playlists of songs from Dad Rock on Spotify: Search "Dad Rock Show"

Mary Nahorniak visits Dad Rock every Tuesday to talk music. This week's episode is a Grab Bag: More about music in movies; a look at new releases from Case/Lang/Viers, M. Ward and Jeff Buckley; and road-trip songs! Tuesdays With Mary is a weekly feature of Dad Rock, a music podcast from USA TODAY hosted by Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan. Follow Mary Nahorniak on Twitter @maryvale Please subscribe to Dad Rock on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher or TuneIn. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick, Jim & Mary at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984 Listen to playlists of songs from Dad Rock on Spotify: Search "Dad Rock Show"

"Out of Time," R.E.M.'s big breakthrough album came out 25 years ago this month. Seems like a good time to look back at the band's second period, when Berry, Buck, Mills, Stipe moved up to a major label. This is a follow-up to Dad Rock Ep. 7, which focused on R.E.M.'s I.R.S. years. We even brought back guest fan Justin Gay to continue the conversation started so long ago. Plus, this episode features the debut of the new Dad Rock theme song, performed by Night Streets (nightstreets.bandcamp.com). Dad Rock is a music podcast from USA TODAY, hosted by Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan. Please subscribe on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher or TuneIn. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick & Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984 Listen to playlists of songs from Dad Rock on Spotify: Search "Dad Rock Show" Like Night Streets on Facebook at facebook.com/NightStreets

With the Oscars handed out, our weekly visit with Mary Nahorniak focuses on great music performances in movies. Mary's friend Tug Baker joins in on the fun. Tuesdays With Mary is a weekly feature of Dad Rock, a music podcast from USA TODAY hosted by Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan. Follow Mary Nahorniak on Twitter @maryvale Please subscribe to Dad Rock on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher or TuneIn. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick, Jim & Mary at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984 Listen to playlists of songs from Dad Rock on Spotify: Search "Dad Rock Show"

Road trip! Dad Rock may be comin' to your town. Jim & Patrick — plus USA TODAY's Mike Snider and Steve Elfers — are making their way to Austin, Texas, for South By Southwest, with stops along the way. Asheville, N.C. - March 8-9 Nashville, Tenn. - March 9-11 Memphis, Tenn. - March 11-13 Dallas, Texas - March 13-14 Austin, Texas - March 14-20 Follow the adventure at dadrock.usatoday.com and on Twitter @DadRockShow Plus, Jim & Patrick each pick one great road-trip song in this Bonus Track. Dad Rock is a music podcast from USA TODAY, hosted by Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan. Please subscribe on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher or TuneIn. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick & Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984 Listen to playlists of songs from Dad Rock on Spotify: Search "Dad Rock Show"

It's Dad Rock's first anniversary, but Jim and Patrick call in sick. This forces Beryl Love and Producer Carol to take over the show, playing clips of their favorite moments from the past 12 months of commentary and interviews (and general goofiness). Dad Rock is a music podcast from USA TODAY, hosted by Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan. Please subscribe on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher or TuneIn. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick & Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984 Listen to playlists of songs from Dad Rock on Spotify: Search "Dad Rock Show"

"Fast Times at Ridgemont High" is a classic movie with a rock 'n' roll sensibility (and soundtrack). With the Oscars approaching, Dad Rock hosts Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan dedicate a Bonus Track to the 1982 film, one of their favorites, and interview Bob Romanus, who portrayed Mike Damone. "The Dream Police, da-da-da-da-da-da-da." Romanus is also a musician and plays in a few Los Angeles bands. His primary musical outlet is Poppa's Kitchen, a two-piece group (with Steve Feldman) that has recorded eight albums. More info on Poppa's Kitchen is at poppaskitchen.com Dad Rock is a music podcast from USA TODAY. Please subscribe on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher or TuneIn. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick & Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984 Listen to playlists of songs from Dad Rock on Spotify: Search "Dad Rock Show"

Mary's husband, Myke Nahorniak, joins the Dad Rock crew for a discussion of his favorite genre, electronic music. In this installment of 'Tuesdays With Mary,' the couple also talk about their different tastes in music (she's more into rock and Americana) and where they find common ground. 'Tuesdays With Mary,' featuring Mary Nahorniak, is a weekly segment of Dad Rock, a music podcast from USA TODAY hosted by Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan. Follow Mary Nahorniak on Twitter @maryvale Please subscribe to Dad Rock on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher or TuneIn. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick, Jim & Mary at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984 Listen to playlists of songs from Dad Rock on Spotify: Search "Dad Rock Show"

A longtime fan of The Who, William Snyder photographed Pete Townshend in 1993, when the songwriter and guitarist was overseeing the Broadway production of his rock opera 'Tommy.' That led to a long relationship in which Snyder has toured with The Who and gained extensive access to the band, on stage and off. Snyder visited Dad Rock to talk with hosts Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan about the time he has spent with The Who. Learn more about Snyder's photography at williamsnyderphotography.com Dad Rock is a music podcast from USA TODAY. Please subscribe on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher or TuneIn. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick & Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984 Listen to playlists of songs from Dad Rock on Spotify: Search "Dad Rock Show"

On the day after the Grammy Awards, Mary Nahorniak joins the Dad Rock guys to discuss the show's highs and lows. 'Tuesdays With Mary' is a weekly segment on Dad Rock. Follow Mary Nahorniak on Twitter @maryvale Dad Rock is a music podcast from USA TODAY, hosted by Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan. Please subscribe on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher or TuneIn. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick & Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984 Listen to playlists of songs from Dad Rock on Spotify: Search "Dad Rock Show"

Michael Jackson's "Off the Wall" album is a fascinating record in that it presents the rare portrait of the future King of Pop as a hungry, humble artist out to prove himself as more than just a child star. On this week's episode of Dad Rock, hosts Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan take a track-by-track look at "Off the Wall," featured this month in a Showtime documentary and a special album reissue. Dad Rock is a music podcast from USA TODAY. Please subscribe on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher or TuneIn. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick & Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984 Listen to playlists of songs from Dad Rock on Spotify: Search "Dad Rock Show"

Mary is on the road, in San Francisco. And with all that plane time, the Dad Rock guys gave her a listening assignment: Sonic Youth's 'Sister' and 'Goo' albums. She gives her impressions here. Plus, Mary also talks about the Wilco concert she caught on Super Bowl Sunday, before leaving on her trip. Mary Nahorniak joins Dad Rock every Tuesday for this special 'Tuesdays With Mary' segment. Follow Mary on Twitter @maryvale Dad Rock is a music podcast from USA TODAY, hosted by Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan. Please subscribe on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher or TuneIn. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick & Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984 Listen to playlists of songs from Dad Rock on Spotify: Search "Dad Rock Show"

The Ramones' hugely important self-titled debut album was recorded 40 years ago this month. Mixing stripped-down, loud, fast rock 'n' roll with catchy pop melodies and sometimes a twisted sense of humor, the Ramones launched a punk rock revolution and inspired countless bands. Much of today's rock can be traced back to the template the Ramones created. On this Dad Rock episode, hosts Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan are joined by Doug Hoepker to discuss the Ramones' career. Hoepker produces Little Records, a "podcast tribute to old-school college rock." His show's mixes cover alternative music from the late '70s through the early '90s. Listen to Hoepker's Little Records podcast at littlerecords.net Dad Rock is a music podcast from USA TODAY. Please subscribe on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher or TuneIn. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick & Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984 Listen to playlists of songs from Dad Rock on Spotify: Search "Dad Rock Show"

Super Bowl halftime shows started as low-key affairs with marching bands but have evolved to huge spectacles with music superstars. This year's show features Coldplay and Beyonce. Nate Scott of USA TODAY's For The Win joins Dad Rock hosts Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan to discuss great moments in Super Bowl halftimes and who should play at future games. Check out For The Win at ftw.usatoday.com Dad Rock is a music podcast from USA TODAY. Please subscribe on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher or TuneIn. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick & Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984 Listen to playlists of songs from Dad Rock on Spotify: Search "Dad Rock Show"

Jenny Lewis is celebrating the 10th anniversary of her solo debut, "Rabbit Fur Coat." So in our weekly "Tuesdays With Mary" installment, Mary Nahorniak talks about her affinity for Lewis' music. She also phones a friend, Heather Shannon, who just saw Lewis in concert in a church in Los Angeles. Follow Mary Nahorniak on Twitter @maryvale Dad Rock is a music podcast from USA TODAY, hosted by Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan. Please subscribe on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher or TuneIn. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick & Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984 Listen to playlists of songs from Dad Rock on Spotify: Search "Dad Rock Show"

Bruce Springsteen came to Washington, D.C., on Friday, Jan. 29. And Dad Rock was there. Well, cohost Jim Lenahan was there. So were several others from USA TODAY, including three who also give their thoughts in this Bonus Track: Jasper Colt, Shannon Rae Green and Jess Durando. Dad Rock is a music podcast from USA TODAY, hosted by Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan. Please subscribe on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher or TuneIn. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick & Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984 Listen to playlists of songs from Dad Rock on Spotify: Search "Dad Rock Show"

Fifty years ago — 1966 — and 25 years ago — 1991 — were pivotal in rock history. On this week's episode of USA TODAY's Dad Rock podcast, hosts Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan look back at the music of those important years, discussing well-known artists and others who didn't score big hits then but whose influence has been felt over time. Dad Rock is a music podcast from USA TODAY. Please subscribe on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher or TuneIn. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick & Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984 Listen to playlists of songs from Dad Rock on Spotify: Search "Dad Rock Show"

Winter Storm Jonas brought 3 feet of snow to the Washington, D.C., area. But being stuck at home also provided plenty of time to listen to music. In this installment of Tuesdays With Mary, the Dad Rock guys talk with Mary Nahorniak about musical discoveries and rediscoveries that occurred while the flakes fell. Please forgive any poor audio quality on this episode; because of the storm, we had to record via Skype. Follow Mary Nahorniak on Twitter @maryvale Dad Rock is a music podcast from USA TODAY hosted by Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan. Please subscribe on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher or TuneIn. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick & Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984 Listen to playlists of songs from Dad Rock on Spotify: Search "Dad Rock Show"

The Beatles have joined the world of Internet streaming. That means you can move past all the No. 1 hits and radio staples and easily dive into the "deep cuts." On this week's episode, Dad Rock hosts Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan highlight Fab Four songs that many listeners may have overlooked. They are joined on this mission by Brett Motiff, a friend and fellow Beatles fanatic. Dad Rock is a music podcast from USA TODAY. Please subscribe on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher or TuneIn. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick & Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984 Listen to playlists of songs from Dad Rock on Spotify: Search "Dad Rock Show"

Carrie Brownstein's memoir "Hunger Makes me a Modern Girl," presents a raw, emotional look at punk rock, feminism and family (relatives and otherwise). In this installment of Tuesdays With Mary, our friend and colleague Mary Nahorniak leads a "book club" discussion — with Dad Rock hosts Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan. They delve into the music of Sleater-Kinney (and talk a bit about "Portlandia"). Follow Mary on Twitter @maryvale Dad Rock is a music podcast from USA TODAY. Please subscribe on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher or TuneIn. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick & Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984 Listen to playlists of songs from Dad Rock on Spotify: Search "Dad Rock Show"

Glenn Frey died Monday, Jan. 18, at age 67. Dad Rock hosts Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan, joined by Mike Snider of USA TODAY, look back at the singer/songwriter/guitarist's solo career and work with The Eagles. Dad Rock is a music podcast from USA TODAY. Please subscribe on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher or TuneIn. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick & Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984 Listen to playlists of songs from Dad Rock on Spotify: Search "Dad Rock Show"

David Bowie moved effortlessly through several personas, both musically and in image. To fully examine his nearly 50-year career would take quite some time. Instead, the hosts of USA TODAY's Dad Rock podcast each pick three Bowie songs with special meaning to them. Bowie, undeniably a music legend, died of cancer on Sunday, Jan. 10 at age 69. Joining Dad Rock hosts Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan on this episode is Bobby Padavick, who is a digital video producer for USA TODAY; a drummer in Washington, D.C., band Night Streets; and a huge Bowie fan. Dad Rock is a music podcast from USA TODAY. Please subscribe on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher or TuneIn. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick & Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984 Listen to playlists of songs from Dad Rock on Spotify: Search "Dad Rock Show"

Damien Jurado has a new single out, which means a new album is coming. And our guest on this Bonus Track — Josh Hafner, a USA TODAY digital producer — is most excited. We talk with Josh about his affinity for this singer/songwriter. Dad Rock is a music podcast from USA TODAY, hosted by Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan. Please subscribe on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher or TuneIn. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick & Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984 Listen to playlists of songs from Dad Rock on Spotify: Search "Dad Rock Show"

Mary Nahorniak stops by for her new weekly visit with the Dad Rock guys. In this installment of "Tuesdays With Mary," she discusses some of her "firsts" related to musical exploration. Follow Mary on Twitter @maryvale Dad Rock is a music podcast from USA TODAY, hosted by Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan. Please subscribe on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher or TuneIn. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick & Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984 Listen to playlists of songs from Dad Rock on Spotify: Search "Dad Rock Show"

David Bowie left an unparalleled legacy on rock, transforming his music and persona again and again to both critical and popular acclaim. He's one of the very few musicians who succeeded as a rock star AND an artist. On this Dad Rock Bonus Track, hosts Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan (joined by Bobby Padavick) discuss the impact of Bowie, who died from cancer at age 69 on Sunday, Jan. 10. Plus, on the next full episode of Dad Rock (Friday, Jan. 15), Jim and Patrick will take a deeper dive into Bowie's catalog. You can contribute your thoughts about Bowie by leaving a message on the Dad Rock Hotline or emailing or tweeting the show. (Info below.) (Photo: AP) Dad Rock is a music podcast from USA TODAY. Please subscribe on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher or TuneIn. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick & Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984 Listen to playlists of songs from Dad Rock on Spotify: Search "Dad Rock Show"

White Reaper is a young band that's Dad Rock-approved. With tight, hooky songs, this Louisville quartet produces a sound that touches on late-'70s power pop and '60s garage rock. Jim Lenahan and guest co-host John Geddes sat down for an in-studio interview with White Reaper. They discuss their love of short songs (and short sets) as well as life on the road (including a basement filled with trash). They also each picked a song by another artist that has been highly influential (just wait until you hear this diverse mix). Learn more about White Reaper at whitereaperusa.com Follow White Reaper on Twitter @WhiteReaperUSA Dad Rock is a music podcast from USA TODAY hosted by Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan. Please subscribe on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher or TuneIn. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick & Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984 Listen to playlists of songs from Dad Rock on Spotify: Search "Dad Rock Show"

Guns N' Roses and LCD Soundsystem will carry on the tradition of getting the band back together at the Coachella Music Festival. Dad Rock hosts Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan discuss the buzz surrounding these two reunions. Dad Rock is a music podcast from USA TODAY. Please subscribe on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher or TuneIn. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick & Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984 Listen to playlists of songs from Dad Rock on Spotify: Search "Dad Rock Show"

To celebrate the new year, Dad Rock hosts Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan invited many friends of the show to a party. The guests enjoyed some food and drinks and, one-by-one, took the mic to talk about their favorite songs of 2015. Themes range from redemption to introspection, with styles from alt-country to hip-hop. By the end, we compiled an eclectic playlist for the ages. And the whole affair ends with a big group singalong. ... Be sure to stick around for that! Dad Rock is a music podcast from USA TODAY. Please subscribe on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher or TuneIn. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick & Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984 Listen to playlists of songs from Dad Rock on Spotify: Search "Dad Rock Show"

Long before he was a dad and a music podcast host, our own Jim Lenahan dabbled in the actual performing of rock 'n' roll. In Dad Rock's most self-indulgent episode ever, Jim remembers the glory days of The Bloody Stumps, joined in studio by bandmates Mark Johnson and Mary-Liz Shaw. Hear full versions of the Stumps' songs (if you really want that) at soundcloud.com/jlenahan Dad Rock is a music podcast from USA TODAY hosted by Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan. Please subscribe on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher or TuneIn. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick & Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984 Listen to playlists of songs from Dad Rock on Spotify: Search "Dad Rock Show"

With the death of rock legend Lemmy, the Dad Rock co-hosts look back at the impact of Motorhead. Dad Rock is a music podcast from USA TODAY hosted by Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan. Please subscribe on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher or TuneIn. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick & Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984 Listen to playlists of songs from Dad Rock on Spotify: Search "Dad Rock Show"

Co-hosts Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan disprove the notion that older listeners can't get into new music. On this special year-end episode, the dads count down their favorite albums of 2015. There's a wide range of musical styles to enjoy, from straight-on rock to Southwestern Americana to heady Australian pop to world music. It's a Christmas gift for you from Dad Rock. Dad Rock is a music podcast from USA TODAY. Please subscribe on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher or TuneIn. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick & Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984 Listen to playlists of songs from Dad Rock on Spotify: Search "Dad Rock Show"

Prepare to have your face melted. The Sword's Bryan Richie visits the Dad Rock studio for a piercing interview about hard rock, metal and hot sauce(?). Learn more about The Sword at theswordofficial.com Follow The Sword on Twitter @TheSword Dad Rock is a music podcast from USA TODAY, hosted by Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan. Please subscribe on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher or TuneIn. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick & Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984 Listen to playlists of songs from Dad Rock on Spotify: Search "Dad Rock Show"

Capitalizing on the 'Star Wars' craze of 1977, a producer who went by the name Meco released an album of disco versions of the movie's famous soundtrack music. It was hugely popular, and the story only gets more out of this world from there ... Dad Rock is a music podcast from USA TODAY, hosted by Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan. Please subscribe on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher or TuneIn. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick & Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984 Listen to playlists of songs from Dad Rock on Spotify: Search "Dad Rock Show"

Dad Rock Comes Alive! It's our first-ever taping "before a live studio audience." Truly epic. Jeff Nolan, music and memorabilia historian for Hard Rock International, tells stories about some of the most iconic items in the company's 80,000-piece collection. And we field questions from the audience. Plus, enjoy live music from Night Streets. Learn more about Hard Rock memorabilia at memorabilia.hardrock.com Follow Hard Rock memorabilia on Twitter @HardRockIcons Learn more about Night Streets at nightstreets.bandcamp.com Dad Rock is a music podcast from USA TODAY, hosted by Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan. Please subscribe on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher or TuneIn. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick & Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984 Listen to playlists of songs from Dad Rock on Spotify: Search "Dad Rock Show"

It's a Dad Rock spinoff! "Tuesdays With Mary" will feature the wit and wisdom of USA TODAY's Mary Nahorniak. And more talk about music! (It's just more! How you gonna be mad about that?) In this pilot episode, Mary recounts her epic adventure at a special Neko Case concert at New York's famed Apollo Theater. Also, read her review on usatoday.com. Follow Mary Nahorniak on Twitter @maryvale Dad Rock is a music podcast from USA TODAY, hosted by Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan. Please subscribe on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher or TuneIn. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick & Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984 Listen to playlists of songs from Dad Rock on Spotify: Search "Dad Rock Show"

The Grammy nominations just came out, with a few pleasant surprises. Dad Rock hosts Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan look over the list. Dad Rock is a music podcast from USA TODAY. Please subscribe on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher and TuneIn. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick & Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984 Listen to playlists of songs from Dad Rock on Spotify: Search "Dad Rock Show"

The stories of how Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Howlin' Wolf and others came to record the songs that changed popular music forever are told in a new biography, "Sam Phillips, the Man who Invented Rock 'n' Roll," by Peter Guralnick. Phillips was founder of Sun Records, and he discovered and produced many legendary artists. Guralnick, a legendary rock journalist, stopped by Dad Rock HQ to discuss his latest book and engage in other rock talk. Learn more about the book at peterguralnick.com Dad Rock is a music podcast from USA TODAY, hosted by Patric Foster and Jim Lenahan. Please subscribe on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher and TuneIn. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick & Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984 Listen to playlists of songs from Dad Rock on Spotify: Search "Dad Rock Show"

The seasonal music season has begun. For the next month, you can unashamedly listen to all the peppy, bouncy, hokey, overly sentimental and just plain fun songs you want. On this week's episode of USA TODAY's Dad Rock podcast, hosts Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan pick their favorite holiday songs, along with a couple of listener suggestions. Dad Rock is a music podcast from USA TODAY. Please subscribe on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher and TuneIn. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick & Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984 Listen to playlists of songs from Dad Rock on Spotify: Search "Dad Rock Show"

The "Rockabye Baby!" series of albums have been putting kids to sleep for 10 years. And that's a good thing. The brainchild of Lisa Roth, a vice president at CMH Label Group, these tunes are "lullaby renditions of baby's favorite rock bands." So Dad (and Mom) can enjoy some Radiohead or U2 melodies while the kiddo nods off. Roth, who is also the sister of a famous rock star, joins Dad Rock hosts Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan via phone for this Bonus Track. Learn more about "Rockabye Baby!" at rockabyebabymusic.com Dad Rock is a music podcast from USA TODAY. Please subscribe on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher and TuneIn. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick & Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984 Listen to playlists of songs from Dad Rock on Spotify: Search "Dad Rock Show"

Colin Hay has reinvented himself as a songwriter, recording artist and performer since the breakup of Men At Work 30 years ago. It's taken quite a few years, but through regular touring — and some key appearances on film and TV soundtracks — he has built up a loyal fan base as a solo artist. Hay visited Dad Rock HQ for a revealing and sometimes emotional conversation with Jim Lenahan and fill-in co-host Maeve McDermott of USA TODAY's Life section. (Patrick Foster had "dad business" to attend to.) Learn more about Colin Hay at colinhay.com Follow Colin Hay on Twitter @ColinHay Dad Rock is a music podcast from USA TODAY. Please subscribe on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher and TuneIn. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on the Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick & Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984 Listen to playlists of songs from Dad Rock on Spotify: Search "Dad Rock Show"

Ska band Mustard Plug has been rocking for more than 20 years. Over the past several years, they've also been dad-rocking. Jasper Colt, a Dad Rock special correspondent, interviewed the Michiganders during a tour stop in Baltimore. Learn more about Mustard Plug at mustardplug.com Dad Rock is a music podcast from USA TODAY, hosted by Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan. It is available on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher and TuneIn. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on the Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick & Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984

We're hosting a live podcasting event on Wednesday, Dec. 9 at Hard Rock Cafe in Washington, D.C.! Join our "studio audience," meet Patrick & Jim, and enjoy our interview with Jeff Nolan, music and memorabilia historian for Hard Rock International. He'll tell the stories behind some of the most interesting pieces of rock memorabilia the company has acquired. The event will also feature a performance by D.C. power trio Night Streets. (soundcloud.com/nightstreets) It all starts at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9. at Hard Rock Cafe at 10th and E NW in Washington, D.C. Dad Rock is a music podcast from USA TODAY, hosted by Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan. It is available on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher and TuneIn. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on the Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick & Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984

Terrorists killed scores of people at a rock concert in Paris on Nov. 13. Dad Rock hosts Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan discuss the tragic event, give a primer on the Eagles of Death Metal and take solace in the healing power of music. Dad Rock is a music podcast from USA TODAY, available on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher and TuneIn. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick & Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984

A new Neko Case box set collects all her albums in glorious remastered vinyl. And that gives Dad Rock the perfect opportunity to discuss the collected works of the alluring, fabulous Neko Case. Joining Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan in the conversation is Neko superfan Mary Nahorniak, a social media editor at USA TODAY. Dad Rock is a music podcast from USA TODAY. Please subscribe on iTunes. You can also download or stream episodes on SoundCloud, Stitcher or TuneIn. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the podcast on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on the Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on the Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick & Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984 Listen to Dad Rock playlists on Spotify: Search "Dad Rock Show"

John Lydon (formerly Johnny Rotten) is one of the few remaining legends of punk's first wave. Jim Lenahan and special guest Jasper Colt discuss seeing Lydon's Public Image Ltd. in a small basement club. (Patrick Foster sat out this one.) Dad Rock is a music podcast from USA TODAY. Full-length episodes post on Fridays. Please subscribe on iTunes. You can also stream or download episodes on SoundCloud, Stitcher and TuneIn. Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick & Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984

Butch Vig produced Nirvana's seminal "Nevermind" and went on to produce multi-platinum albums for Smashing Pumpkins, Sonic Youth and others. He also got back into performing in a big way, launching the band Garbage, which too sold millions of records. Garbage is on tour this year in celebration of the 20th anniversary of its self-titled debut album. Vig visited Dad Rock HQ for an interview with Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan. Dad Rock is a music podcast from USA TODAY. Subscribe on iTunes. You can also stream or download on SoundCloud, Stitcher or TuneIn. Please rate/review Dad Rock on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com. Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick and Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984 Listen to Dad Rock playlists on Spotify. Search "Dad Rock Show" Learn more about Garbage at garbage.com Follow Garbage on Twitter @garbage

Guitar Hero Live and Rock Band 4 recently hit stores. They are the latest versions of the popular music videogames. But how do they compare to actually playing guitar? And do they make the player feel like a rock star? Dad Rock hosts Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan put Guitar Hero Live to the test, with special guest Kevin Spain of USA TODAY's NBA A to Z podcast. Dad Rock is a music podcast from USA TODAY. Subscribe on iTunes. Download or stream on SoundCloud, Stitcher or TuneIn. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick & Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984 Learn more about NBA A to Z at nbaatoz.usatoday.com

Paul Westerberg has a new song out! With Juliana Hatfield! It's so exciting that Jim gets a bit tongue-tied (well, there's another story attached to that). Dad Rock is a music podcast from USA TODAY hosted by Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan. Subscribe on iTunes. Stream or download on SoundCloud, Stitcher or TuneIn. Please rate/review the show on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick & Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984 Stream Dad Rock playlists on Spotify. Search "Dad Rock Show"

Lou Reed, revered musician/singer-songwriter/punk-poet, died two years ago this week at age 71. On this week's episode of Dad Rock, hosts Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan are joined by Justin Gay, a Reed fanatic, to discuss the influential rocker's solo career. Plus, we announce the Dad Rock live event, Wednesday, Dec. 9 at Hard Rock Cafe in Washington, D.C. Dad Rock is a USA TODAY podcast. All episodes are available on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher and TuneIn. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick and Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984 Listen to Dad Rock playlists on Spotify. Search "Dad Rock Show"

What are the songs that haunt you? That cut deep into your soul? That stir up dark emotions you didn't even know you had inside you? For the Halloween season, we explore the most chilling music ever put to tape. Hosts Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan discuss songs that are hard to listen to a second time. Some are lyrically horrifying, some are musically creepy and some just bring up bad associations. Dad Rock is a music podcast from USA TODAY, available on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher and TuneIn. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on the Twitter @DadRockShow Like Dad Rock at facebook.com/dadrockshow Email Patrick and Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984

To mark Make A Difference Day, Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan look back at times when rock stars lent their voices to causes. The most notable examples were a string of singalong charitable singles in 1985, including "We are the World." Dad Rock is a music podcast from USA TODAY, available on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher and TuneIn. Learn more about Make A Difference Day at makeadifferenceday.com Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Email Patrick and Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984

The Lighthouse And The Whaler is a cool indie band from Jim's homestate of Ohio. And two of the members are young dads (and brothers). So we had to have them stop by Dad Rock HQ when they were in the area. We dig this band's music; we think you will too. Dad Rock is a weekly music podcast from USA TODAY, hosted by Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan. It is available on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher and TuneIn. Please subscribe to Dad Rock on iTunes and rate/review the show. And tell your friends about Dad Rock! Learn more about The Lighthouse And The Whaler at thelighthouseandthewhaler.com Follow the band on Twitter @TLATW Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on the Twitter @DadRockShow Email Patrick and Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984 Send posters to: Dad Rock c/o Jim Lenahan USA TODAY 7950 Jones Branch Drive McLean VA 22108

Cassette Store Day? That's a thing? OK, we're on board (just look at our logo). Dad Rock hosts Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan reflect fondly on the days of the boombox, the Walkman, the car cassette deck and, of course, the mixtape. It's all spooled up and ready to press play. Dad Rock is a weekly music podcast from USA TODAY, available on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher and TuneIn. Please subscribe to Dad Rock and rate/review us on iTunes. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on the Twitter @DadRockShow Email Patrick and Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984

In 'The Martian,' astronaut Mark Watney is stranded ... in disco hell. Dad Rock hosts Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan are joined by Kelly Lawler of USA TODAY's 'The Mothership' podcast to discuss the pop soundtrack to this box-office hit starring Matt Damon. They also talk about how it relates to last year's blockbuster 'Guardians of the Galaxy.' Dad Rock and The Mothership are weekly podcasts from USA TODAY. Stream or download all episodes from iTunes, SoundCloud or Stitcher. (Please subscribe and rate/review on iTunes.) Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Email Patrick and Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984

FFS combines the four members of Franz Ferdinand and the two members of Sparks into a new band entirely. Singers Alex Kapranos (FF) and Russell Mael (S) visit Dad Rock HQ for an in-studio interview. Dad Rock is a weekly music podcast from USA TODAY, hosted by Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan. Episodes are available on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher and TuneIn. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on the Twitter @DadRockShow Email Patrick and Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984 Learn more about FFS at ffsmusic.com Follow FFS on Twitter @FFS_MUSIC

Dad Rock crew, assemble! Patrick and Jim are joined by an expert panel of music fans to discuss the nominees for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame class of 2016. Dad Rock is a weekly music podcast from USA TODAY, hosted by Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan. Guests on this Bonus Track are Justin Gay, Mary Nahorniak and Beryl Love. Stream or download the podcast at iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher or TuneIn. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Email Patrick and Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984

Bob Dylan has made yet another commercial for a huge corporation, which has the Dad Rock guys confounded. Dad Rock is a weekly music podcast from USA TODAY, hosted by Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan. All episodes are available on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher and TuneIn. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Email Patrick and Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984

We love one-hit wonders! While some musicians produce a rock canon over a long and storied career, others contribute just three minutes of perfect pop to the world. And we love them for that. On this episode of Dad Rock, hosts Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan look back fondly on the one-hit wonders of the '70s. So put on those big stereo headphones, pour a glass of cold duck, get comfortable on the shag carpet and press play. Dad Rock is a weekly music podcast from USA TODAY, available on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher and TuneIn. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on the Twitter @DadRockShow Email Patrick and Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984

Author Erik Didriksen has recast lyrics to about 100 songs into Shakespearean sonnets — complete with iambic pentameter, old English constructions and time-appropriate references. You'll never hear "Once in a Lifetime" or "99 Problems" the same way again. Erik's book "Pop Sonnets" goes on sale Oct. 6. Erik joins Dad Rock hosts Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan on this Bonus Track. Dad Rock is a USA TODAY music podcast, available on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher and TuneIn. Full episodes post on Fridays. Bonus Tracks post in between. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Email Patrick and Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984 Learn more about "Pop Sonnets" at QuirkBooks.com Read Erik's Tumblr at popsonnet.com Follow "Pop Sonnets" on Twitter @popsonnet

Firekid (alter ego of Dillon Hodges) combines rural and urban music, acoustic and electronic sounds, to create something that feels contemporary and timeless at the same time. On this episode of Dad Rock, co-hosts Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan interview Firekid, whose debut album is out Sept .25 on Atlantic Records. He also plays an original song in studio and ... demonstrates how he plays cover songs using an old Nintendo Game Boy for the backing tracks. Dad Rock is a weekly podcast from USA TODAY, available on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher and TuneIn. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on the Twitter @DadRockShow Email Patrick and Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984 Learn more about Firekid at firekidmusic.com Follow Firekid on Twitter @firekidmusic Follow Firekid on Instagram @firekidmusic

Is naming an album after a song "creative laziness"? A caller to the Dad Rock Hotline poses that question, and our co-hosts respond, while also offering up some of their favorite album titles. You can also leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline by calling 571-424-1984. Dad Rock is a music podcast from USA TODAY, hosted by Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan. Full episodes are posted on Fridays on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher and TuneIn (with Bonus Tracks in between). Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Email Patrick and Jim at [email protected]

Patrick Stickles, leader of punk band Titus Andronicus, joins Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan for a free-form, wide-ranging conversation about the struggles of life and the joy of music. Titus Andronicus' latest album is "The Most Lamentable Tragedy," a rock opera in five acts. Dad Rock is a weekly podcast from USA TODAY, available on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher and TuneIn. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on the Twitter @DadRockShow Email Patrick and Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984 Learn more about Titus Andronicus at titusandronicus.net Follow Titus Andronicus on Twitter @TitusAndronicus

Jim goes on an "adventure" with Patrick Stickles of Titus Andronicus. Dad Rock is a music podcast from USA TODAY, hosted by Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan. It is available on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher and TuneIn. Regular episodes are posted Fridays (don't miss the interview with Patrick Stickles coming Sept. 18). Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on the Twitter @DadRockShow Email Patrick and Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline - 571-424-1984 Learn more about Titus Andronicus at titusandronicus.net Follow Titus Andronicus on Twitter @TitusAndronicus

Neil Young has yet to burn out or fade away. On this week's episode of Dad Rock, co-hosts Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan are joined by USA TODAY Executive Editor Beryl Love, a Young fanatic. Love plays guest DJ, picking a handful of tunes that showcase the breadth — if not the depth — of Young's career. Dad Rock is a weekly podcast, available on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher and TuneIn. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on the Twitter @DadRockShow Email Patrick and Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984 Follow Beryl Love on Twitter @BerylLove

"The 80s Music Compendium" is a review of more than 4,000 singles that peaked on the Billboard Hot 100 in that decade. Author Dave Kinzer has compiled 113 lists that detail the various instruments used in each song, as well as song structures, languages and other quirks. It's a fascinating look at the complexity of pop music. Dad Rock is a weekly podcast from USA TODAY, available on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher and TuneIn. Learn more at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on the Twitter @DadRockShow Email Patrick and Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline at 571-424-1984 "The 80s Music Compendium" is available as an e-book, with softcover version coming Sept. 15 to major booksellers. Follow Dave Kinzer on Twitter @80sMusicKinzer

Jim went to see Modest Mouse and Hop Along and had run-ins with Bandana Dude and Air Guitar Guy, among others. Dad Rock is a weekly music podcast from USA TODAY, available on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher and TuneIn. Learn more at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Email Patrick and Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984

In the 1980s, "college rock" moved away from Bob Marley and the Doors and into what was then dubbed "alternative." On this episode of Dad Rock, co-hosts Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan take a trip back to campus, remembering the bands that played an important role in expanding their musical horizons. Dad Rock is a weekly podcast from USA TODAY. Listen on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher or TuneIn. Learn more about the show at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on the Twitter @DadRockShow Email Patrick and Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock hotline at 571-424-1984

Patrick and Jim share a cosmic record-shopping experience. Dad Rock is a weekly podcast from USA TODAY. Listen on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher or TuneIn. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on the Twitter @DadRockShow Email Patrick and Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984

Wilco rose from the ashes of alt-country cult band Uncle Tupelo, quickly abandoned the twang in favor of lush, experimental indie rock and went on to a successful 20-year career. On this week's Dad Rock, Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan are joined by USA TODAY social media editor Mary Nahorniak, a Wilco fanatic, to review the band's work. Dad Rock is available on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher and TuneIn. New episodes post on Fridays. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on the Twitter @DadRockShow Email Patrick and Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline (and get on the show): 571-424-1984

Bonus Track - Best songs of the 80s by USA TODAY

Bruce Springsteen's "Born to Run" album turns 40 this month, so USA TODAY's Dad Rock podcast takes a fresh look at burned-out Chevrolets, hemi-powered drones and the Magic Rat. Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan go track-by-track in an examination of the classic 1975 album — pivotal to Springsteen's career and considered a masterpiece by many a rock critic. Dad Rock is a weekly podcast, available on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher and TuneIn. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on the Twitter @DadRockShow Email Patrick and Jim at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock hotline at 571-424-1984

Forget executive orders and news releases, this is what we like to see coming from the White House. President Obama just released two Spotify playlists of summer music. Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan, co-hosts of Dad Rock, critique the leader of the free world's musical taste. Dad Rock is a weekly podcast from USA TODAY. Full episodes are posted on Fridays on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher and TuneIn. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Check out Dad Rock's Spotify playlists, including the #EpicSummerPlaylist, at open.spotify.com/user/dadrockshow Or search "dadrockshow" on your Spotify app.

Robin Hilton of NPR Music's 'All Songs Considered' joins Dad Rock for a special music podcast crossover episode. Robin discusses eight songs that define his life as a music fan. Dad Rock is a weekly USA TODAY podcast hosted by Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on the Twitter @DadRockShow Email Dad Rock at [email protected] Leave a message on the Dad Rock hotline at 571-424-1984 Learn more about 'All Songs Considered' at npr.org/allsongs Follow 'All Songs Considered' on Twitter @allsongs Follow Robin Hilton on Twitter @nprobin

Dad Rock's San Francisco correspondent, Lindsay Deutsch, tells us all about the eventful weekend of music and food that was the Outside Lands Festival. Dad Rock is a USA TODAY podcast available on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher and TuneIn. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow Follow Lindsay Deutsch on Instagram @baffledlindsay

Kasey Chambers, a singer-songwriter from Australia, reflects on her alt-country career, her wild upbringing in the Outback and her dreams about Bruce Springsteen. Chambers joined Dad Rock co-hosts Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan in studio for this special interview episode. Dad Rock is weekly podcast from USA TODAY, available on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher and TuneIn. Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on the Twitter @DadRockShow Email Dad Rock at [email protected] Call the Dad Rock hotline at 571-424-1984 Learn more about Kasey Chambers at kaseychambers.com

We just discovered this great song: "All Your Favorite Bands" by Dawes. We're sure you'll love it too. ... And may all your favorite bands stay together ... Dad Rock, a USA TODAY podcast, is hosted by Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan. Regular weekly episodes are posted on Fridays to iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher and TuneIn. More about Dad Rock is at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on the Twitter @DadRockShow

'Bat Out of Hell' by Meat Loaf, released in 1977, struck a chord with tales of teen lust and frustration and spawned hit songs in 'Two Out of Three Ain't Bad' and 'Paradise by the Dashboard Light.' It went on to sell 14 million copies. The album is also a favorite of Greg Wilson, friend of Dad Rock co-host Patrick Foster. Wilson joins Foster and Jim Lenahan in the studio to remember what it was like to discover the record while actually an emotional teenager. This week, Dad Rock is glowing like the metal on the edge of a knife. All episodes of Dad Rock are available on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher and TuneIn. Follow Dad Rock on the Twitter @DadRockShow Email Patrick and Jim at [email protected] More about Dad Rock is at dadrock.usatoday.com.

Bonus Track - Music festival pro tips by USA TODAY

Ep. 22 - The Forecastle Festival by USA TODAY

Cheap Trick produced one of the best-selling live albums of all time and crafted power-pop songs that are etched into the brain cells of music fans young and old. Dad Rock hosts Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan are joined by native Rockfordian Brian Breuhaus for an examination of this great rock band. Dad Rock is part of the USA TODAY podcast network, available weekly on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher and TuneIn. Follow Dad Rock on the Twitter @DadRockShow More about Dad Rock is at dadrock.usatoday.com

Guitarist Chris Shiflett talks about life in Foo Fighters, plus his country side project, the Dead Peasants, and his interview podcast called "Walking The Floor." Dad Rock is a USA TODAY music podcast hosted by Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan, available on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher and TuneIn. Follow Dad Rock on the Twitter @DadRockShow More about Dad Rock is at dadrock.usatoday.com Hear Chris' podcast at walkingthefloor.com Follow Chris on Twitter @ChrisShiflett71

Emerging indie band Hop Along is an act you need to know. Dad Rock-approved. Intelligent story-songs, emotive singing, jangly guitars, driving beats — it all makes for an immediately appealing sound. But further listening brings new textures and subtleties to the surface. Hop Along's Frances Quinlan and Mark Quinlan sit down with Dad Rock hosts Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan in this episode. They talk about their own music, and we also play songs that have inspired them, from Bob Dylan, Nirvana and more. Hop Along's latest release is "Painted Shut," released in May on Saddle Creek Records. They recently completed a tour with the War on Drugs and will be appearing at festivals across the USA in the fall. Dad Rock is a weekly podcast from USA TODAY, available on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher and TuneIn. Follow Dad Rock on the Twitter @DadRockShow More about Dad Rock is at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Hop Along @HopAlongtheband More about Hop Along is at hopalong.bandcamp.com

Dave Grohl talks rock 'n' roll parenting with USA TODAY's Mike Snider for Dad Rock. And Mike reflects on the weekend's Foo Fighters' 20th anniversary show with Dad Rock hosts Jim Lenahan (who also attended the big event) and Patrick Foster. All episodes of Dad Rock are available on iTunes and SoundCloud. Follow Dad Rock on the Twitter @DadRockShow More about Dad Rock is at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Mike Snider on Twitter @MikeSnider

The Grateful Dead played their final concerts in Chicago over the Fourth of July weekend, and Dad Rock's resident Deadhead was there. Craig McKinnis gives a full report from the Fare Thee Well shows. Dad Rock is a weekly music podcast from USA TODAY, hosted by Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan. All episodes of Dad Rock are available on iTunes and SoundCloud. Follow Dad Rock on the Twitter @DadRockShow More about Dad Rock is at dadrock.usatoday.com

Part 2 of our conversation with resident Deadheads Justin Gay and Craig McKinnis. They share their memories of following the Grateful Dead and their feelings about the Fare Thee Well shows. If you haven't listened to the "First Set," then go back and do that to get the full Dad Rock Dead experience. Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan host Dad Rock, a weekly USA TODAY podcast. All episodes of Dad Rock are available on iTunes and SoundCloud. Follow Dad Rock on the Twitter @DadRockShow More about Dad Rock is at dadrock.usatoday.com

The Grateful Dead just got the band back together for a few final gigs, 20 years after their last shows (and the death of Jerry Garcia) and 50 years after forming in psychedelic San Francisco. To mark the occasion, Dad Rock invited a couple of true Deadheads, each with about 100 shows attended, to discuss the long, strange trip. The conversation ran long (kind of like a Dead show), so we broke this episode into two sets (also like a Dead show). The Second Set posts on Friday, July 3. Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan host Dad Rock, a weekly USA TODAY podcast. This week's guests are Justin Gay and Craig McKinnis. All episodes of Dad Rock are available on iTunes and SoundCloud. Follow Dad Rock on the Twitter @DadRockShow More about Dad Rock is at dadrock.usatoday.com

Cris Kirkwood of the Meat Puppets visits Dad Rock HQ to talk about the band's evolution from hardcore punk to mainstream chart success (hit single "Backwater" from gold album "Too High to Die"). And there's the now-legendary surprise appearance on Nirvana's seminal "MTV Unplugged" show. USA TODAY Dad Rock is available weekly on iTunes and SoundCloud. For more about the show, visit dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on the Twitter @DadRockShow Also, be sure to check out Cris' own podcast — cleverly named The Cris Kirkwood Podcast — on iTunes and SoundCloud.

Soul Asylum and the Meat Puppets played a concert in Washington, D.C., giving our hosts another opportunity for a Dad Rock night out. Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan give their impressions of the show. Plus, they preview Friday's episode, featuring an in-studio interview with Cris Kirkwood of the Meat Puppets. All episodes of USA TODAY Dad Rock are on iTunes and SoundCloud. Follow Dad Rock on the Twitter @DadRockShow More about the podcast is at dadrock.usatoday.com

For Father's Day, we feature your stories of musical family bonding. Dad Rock listeners share specific songs that helped bring together father and child. This episode is presented in cooperation with USA TODAY Your Take. Hosted by Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan, with special guests, our listeners. Find all episodes of Dad Rock on iTunes and SoundCloud. Follow Dad Rock on the Twitter @DadRockShow More about the Dad Rock podcast is at dadrock.usatoday.com

Courtney Barnett played the 9:30 Club in Washington, D.C., and it was a Dad Rock night out at the show! Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan discuss the up-and-coming Australian singer-songwriter who combines densely lyrical story-songs with a powerful rock sound that hearkens back to the grunge era. Regular episodes of Dad Rock drop each Friday. Follow Dad Rock on the Twitter @DadRockShow For more about Dad Rock, visit dadrock.usatoday.com

Dad Rock goes back to the future — er, something like that. In honor of high school graduation/reunion season, Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan remember the Reagan-era music that blasted from car cassette decks, boomboxes and Walkman headphones back in the day.

USA TODAY copy editor Jim Cheng shares stories of a whirlwind weekend trip to see the Rolling Stones in Texas. This special Dad Rock Bonus Track is hosted, as always, by Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan. More about Dad Rock is at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on the Twitter @DadRockShow

The Rolling Stones' "Sticky Fingers" is getting the deluxe-release treatment. Dad Rock's Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan take the opportunity to examine the 1971 classic track-by-track. Love, it's a bitch. Also in this episode, our protagonists are joined by special guest Roger Catlin, a veteran rock journalist and longtime Stones fan (going back to an elementary school experience with "Get Off of My Cloud.") More about Dad Rock is at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on the Twitter @DadRockShow

Father's Day is coming up. And Dad Rock is taking requests. Tell us about a song that has special significance between father and child in your family. Tell your story by calling the Dad Rock Hotline at 571-766-8031 or emailing [email protected]. Follow Dad Rock on the Twitter @DadRockShow

Summer music — it's bouncy, it's breezy, it fills the humid air with good feelings. Dad Rock's Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan discuss their favorite summer songs. And with some help from listeners, they're compiling an epic Spotify playlist for the season, whether you're at a backyard cookout, hanging at the pool, lounging on the beach or just driving around with the windows down. More about Dad Rock is at dadrock.usatoday.com Follow Dad Rock on the Twitter @DadRockShow

Dad Rock's pick for the first hot song of the summer: 'Dimed Out' by Titus Andronicus. In this Bonus Track, Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan marvel at its sound and fury. Follow Dad Rock on the Twitter @DadRockShow

Music the college kids are into, as told by MJ Foster, daughter of Dad Rock cohost Patrick Foster. In this episode, MJ schools her dad (and the other guy, Jim Lenahan) with insight into today's music scene, from hip-hop to electronic music to "whiny girl rock." Whether you're a crust punk or a manic pixie dream girls (or the parent of one), there's something for everyone to learn and enjoy. Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow

The Replacements are back together (Paul and Tommy at least). Color us impressed. Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan, hosts of USA TODAY's Dad Rock podcast, take a look back at this seminal '80s alternative band. One more chance to get it all wrong. Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow

A Spotify data analyst has pinpointed the average age at which our musical tastes solidify — at 33. That's when listeners' interests plateau and they experience "taste freeze," says Ajay Kalia. Kalia explains his findings — and admits his love of Weezer — in this Dad Rock 'Bonus Track.' Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow

Dave Wakeling of The English Beat and General Public makes a visit to Dad Rock HQ, where he talks about the ska revival, covering Smokey Robinson, a tense conversation with Bill Graham, and what became of the famous baseball in "Ferris Bueller's Day Off." For co-hosts Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan, this just might be their sole salvation. Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow

The English Beat, '80s college rock favorites, are still ranking full stop. In this Dad Rock podcast "bonus track," Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan discuss the punky reggae party that was the Beat show they attended. Plus, they tease a special guest for the next episode of Dad Rock, which drops on Friday 5/8. Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow

John Mellencamp's latest work is so somber and serious. Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan (a former Bloomingtonian) revisit the career of the Hoosier rocker who once ruled the pop charts.

What's the soundtrack to your life? We asked fellow music podcaster, Pat Francis of "Rock Solid," to define his life in just eight songs. It's an intriguing exercise. We discuss his milestone music in this week's episode of "Dad Rock," hosted by Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan.

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has inducted 304 acts and still has several glaring omissions. In this episode of Dad Rock, Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan play judge and jury and make their recommendations for next year's class.

R.E.M. recorded an incredible five studio albums, one EP and an outtakes record, all while touring constantly from 1982 to '87. The sound was fresh and exciting, quirky and intricate. Anyone who was in college at the time, especially, might fondly recall time spent by the turntable, trying to decipher Michael Stipe's obtuse lyrics. This Dad Rock episode is so important to co-hosts Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan that they brought in a guest: fellow R.E.M. fanatic Justin Gay. Enjoy the discussion of southern gothic tones and murky mumbles. Come on aboard, we promise you it won't hurt the horse. ... There's lots of room for you on the bandwagon.

Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan celebrate the 40th anniversary of Bob Dylan's masterpiece with a song-by-song breakdown of "Blood on the Tracks."

USA TODAY's Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan look back fondly on the career of Madonna — from her '80s pop hits through her more sophisticated modern work. Yes, these two rock fans can get into the groove.

USA TODAY Dad Rock hosts Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan discuss musicians who have been around for a while but haven't lost their edge.

Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan are two middle-aged music fanatics who love to talk about their long-time obsession. Join them in this new series. First topic: Just what is "Dad Rock"? Why is the term used mockingly? The guys are here to redefine "Dad Rock" for a generation of fans who proudly rock out while shuttling the kids to soccer practice and piano lessons. Oh, and you'll hear some cool tunes, too!

A podcast by two middle-aged guys still into music. But it's not all nostalgia. In this episode, we feature artists of recent vintage who we dig. We hope you will too.

Any parent who digs music likes to think that he will impart incredible musical taste onto the kids. On this week's USA TODAY Dad Rock podcast, we put that theory to the test; co-host Jim Lenahan's two children join in studio to play their favorite songs and discuss how they relate to their dad's music. Join Jim, his kids Mackenzie and Patrick, and co-host Patrick Foster for this "very special episode" of Dad Rock.