Rockstar Dad Show

This week the guys talk to their longtime friend, NFL Coach Kyle Caskey, who has coached for the Detroit Lions and Cincinnati Bengals.  They discuss Kyle attending the BFS show the night that BFS got signed, what it was like coaching through the pandemic and why it was hard for his kids to make friends in a new town during Covid and what the future holds in the NFL for Kyle and his family.

This week the dudes talk to guitar virtuoso and friend Herman Li from the band Dragonforce. They discuss Herman’s unique guitar style, the size of Chris Burney’s balls, how Covid has changed things for Herman at home and on the road, the song Jaret did with Dragonforce, and much much more!

This week, the dudes talk to Chris Swinney from That One Time On Tour Podcast…Chris was formerly in The Ataris and is currently in a new band called Fire Sale (New Single OUT NOW!). “Chris and I reconnected doing a song for the project Just Like Them, who get various peeps to cover Descendants and ALL covers. I saw his name come up as the guitarist, and I was like, ‘HEY, I was supposed to be on his podcast before COVID hit,” Jaret Recalls. “So I hit him up and did an episode and this dude rules! Glad to have him talking about his family and career here!” This episode goes all different directions, but just wait until you hear his experiences, moving his wife and new born to Jamaica! This is nutty!!!

This week the dudes catch up with long time friend Dan Marsala of Story of The Year! The dudes discuss Reaching success but remaining in your home state when buying a home, Dan Leaving Straight Edge behind because he wanted to have fun again drinking and Wanting to start The Fuck Off and Dies because he wanted a stress free band to just have fun with! Also some parenting stuff! Raising girls vs boys - princesses vs tough boys and Kids not fully understanding not going out during the Pandemic. Plus what’s SOTY up to now and in the near future!

This week, Jaret wakes up “on the wrong side of the bed” and starts the show in a bad mood. The good news is, by mid show, HE’S BACK! Lots of talk about little league, Covid-19 naps and much, music more! Get started on your Peloton journey. Go to onepeloton.com to learn more!

Whether you’re on your way to work, winding down after a long day, or counting how many weeks it’s been since quarantine began, it’s never a bad time to dig into The Rockstar Dad Show! This week Jaret and Gary catch up with Doug Robb of Hoobastank. The band recently went viral on TikTok thanks to the “I’m not a perfect person” challenge. Doug joined in on the trend with his own video, and he chats with the guys about content creation, online communities, and more. Later, Doug introduces us to his family and shares how life changed for him after becoming a dad. From moving back to his hometown to touring with kids, they'll cover it all. Tune in now!

Zach Myers is next up to give his Dad Resume on The Rockstar Dad Show. Jaret and Gary invite the guitarist to the air in an all new episode. During the years he’s been dominating stages with Shinedown, Zach has been pulling double duty as a rockstar dad. When the group sits down to chat, they swap stories about everything from hunting to screen time. Plus Zach takes a trip down memory lane and brings us all along as he recalls the success of “Second Chance”, what led the band to record that “Simple Man” cover, and more. Listen in below!

On a brand new episode of The Rockstar Dad Show, Jaret and Gary invite Fred Mascherino to the mic. You might know him from Taking Back Sunday or his solo work as The Color Fred—but did you know he’s a rockstar dad too? After his son was born right before he had to play a show, Fred has learned a lot about balancing family life and a music career. He chats with the guys about joining Taking Back Sunday and how his family led to that decision, adjusting to touring while having kids at home, and leaving the band years later.

This week, Jaret and Gary are answering parenting questions you've had for years. Tune in as they share the solution to getting your kid an iPhone before inviting this week’s guest to the air. Simon Brady is the founder of Anglia Advisors and specializes in helping young people with their finances. He joins the show to share tips and tricks to spark your kids’ interest in saving and investing.  Plus, he chats money goals —and where your priorities should be. Whether you’re looking for a house, saving for retirement, or putting your kids through college, you’re sure to learn something new from the investment advisor.

Gather ‘round friends, it’s time to hang out with our favorite rockstar dads. Jaret and Gary are back with new stories, new laughs, and new rules to teach your kids. Are you a bad texter? The guys debate the proper way to send and receive SMS messages before Jaret shares the saga of his broken fridge—and the reason he still doesn’t have a new one.  Later, the guys review a list of rules to teach your son. How accurate is it? That’s for them to decide as they debate everything from handshake etiquette to barbeque protocol.

Tune in as Jaret and Gary fire up the mics and invite their pal Tom Higgenson to the show. As the frontman of the Plain White T’s, the drummer of TLB, and the founder of an independent record label, he’s what being a rockstar dad is all about. When the guys catch up, they reminisce on the early days of their careers. They also discuss some of Tom’s biggest hits, sharing anecdotes and origin stories about tracks like “Hey There Delilah” and “1,2,3,4”. Later he dives into conversation about his new band TLB, his record label Humans Were Here, and more. Along with the career success he’s seen in the past decade, Tom has entered another chapter of life—fatherhood. Listen in as he chats about his son Lennon and how he makes him a priority despite his insane work schedule.

After a two week break while Jaret and Gary dealt with their own COVID situations, The Rockstar Dad Show is back! The two talk about their experience with the virus and the symptoms they experienced before introducing this week's guest. As the guitarist for the Bret Michaels Band, Pete Evick has a lot of stories to tell. Listen in as he chats with the guys about meeting his heroes, writing a Bowling For Soup inspired tune, and social media experiments. Later, Pete tells the guys about his son's new mission to bring rock and roll to his generation as they talk family and co-parenting. 

The year is almost over but before we say goodbye to 2020, The Rockstar Dad Show is back with one more episode! This week, Jaret and Gary invite their pal Keith Reber back to the air to chat music, quarantine, and Christmas. The drummer was on tour with Salt n Pepa when coronavirus first entered our radar earlier this year. Listen in as he chats about his experience with COVID and looks back on the wild year it's been. Later, the group talks Christmas and Elf On The Shelf fiascos before diving into how quickly life as changed in the past twelve months.

Jaret and Gary catch up with their old pal Matt Slider of The Feds in a brand new episode of The Rockstar Dad Show. When the group sits down for a chat, they reminisce on shows and band life before digging into how Matt found his way from music to advertising. Listen in as they chat about following life's timeline. Later, Matt shares the hurdles they faced on the way to starting their family and talks with the guys about how parenting changes you. Listen in now!

Grab a snack and tell all your friends, The Rockstar Dad Show is back again with a new episode! This week, Jaret and Gary talk balloon festivals and road trips before inviting professional drummer Gary "Smash" Foster to the air. When Gary joins the hosts, he has plenty to share. After spending nearly a year in lockdown with his "three-nager", he introduces us to his family and talks coping with quarantine. Later, the guys dig into Gary's musical history and reminisce with him on the Vans Warped Tour, barbeque bands, and all the wild things that happen at punk rock summer camp. Listen in now!