Best Dad Rock Podcasts (2024)

In this episode of The New Dad Rock, Steve and Keith are joined by special guest Bryan to dive deep into the transformative year that was 1991. The trio revisits the incredible six-week period that birthed classics from Metallica, Guns N’ Roses, Nirvana, Pearl Jam, The Red Hot Chili Peppers and uh Garth Brooks They take aim at the beginnings of the…

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Killswitch Engage - Alive or Just Breathing - 2002 w/ Phil Vernon 59:47

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This week on Is It Dad Rock Yet? Martin and Steve are joined by Phil Vernon, the host of the Riff n Chips podcast and guitarist of post metal band, Copse. Phil's album of choice was the metalcore classic 'Alive or Just Breathing' from Killswitch Engage. Phil was an awesome guest. It's a great episode. We hope you enjoy. Find out more about Riff n C…

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EP 90A. Every Day Is Halloween 23:19

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Get ready for chills, thrills, and a rockin' good time as The New Dad Rock presents its fourth Halloween special, "Every Day Is Halloween!" In this spooky edition, Steve and Keith dive deep into the art of creating the perfect Halloween playlist. From eerie classics like "Bela Lugosi's Dead" by Bauhaus (or is that Boo-haus?) to the quirky charm of …

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Papa Roach - Infest - 2000 37:40

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This week on Is It Dad Rock Yet? Steve quizzes Martin on the Nu Metal classic, Infest, from Papa Roach. Infest was the first album that Martin and Steve spoke about on the podcast. It took them 4-5 hours to record and the finished product was a bit shit, to say the least. They decided it was time to revisit the first ever episode they recorded and …

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EP 90. Rust in Peace and the Last Gasps of Metal 28:51

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In this episode of The New Dad Rock, Steve and Keith dive into the transformative year of 1990, a time when music was in flux, much like Steve’s transition from high school to college. They review new music from The Jesus Lizard, Mercury Rev, and Chappell Roan, but the heart of the episode is a look back at the iconic releases of 1990. Expect deep …

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Poison The Well - The Opposite of December... A Season of Separation - 1999 w/ Lure In 1:01:09

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This week on Is It Dad Rock Yet? Martin and Steve are joined, once again, by Cam and Jonny from the chaotic Manchester noise makers, Lure In. They're here to tell us about their new album 'We Are All Going To Hell', which is available on Spotify here. We quiz them on the metalcore masterpiece that is Poison The Well's 'The Opposite of December...A …

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EP 89. This is Not Taylor Swift's 1989 25:17

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In this episode of The New Dad Rock, Steve and Keith turn back the clock to explore the rich and diverse musical landscape of 1989—a year that was anything but a blank space. While Taylor Swift might have reimagined "1989" in her own style, we're diving into the original sounds that defined the end of a decade. The duo kicks off by introducing new …

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Incubus - Make Yourself - 1999 w/ The Lonely Youth 38:04

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This week on Is It Dad Rock Yet? Martin and Steve are joined by Sam from The Lonely Youth, an alt rock band from Hull, in the UK. Sam chose the 1999 alternative metal/funk rock album 'Make Yourself' from 'Incubus'. Find out more about The Lonely Youth Facebook Instagram Spotify

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EP 88. Music for the Masses 28:15

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In this episode of The New Dad Rock, we dive into the electrifying year of 1988, where the worlds of metal, rock, and synth-pop collided in unexpected ways. We explore the rise of concept albums like Queensrÿche’s Operation: Mindcrime and King Diamond’s Them, which pushed the boundaries of storytelling in metal. The Big Four of thrash metal—Metalli…

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Jimmy Eat World - Bleed American - 2001 36:21

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This week on Is It Dad Rock Yet? Steve chooses the fourth studio album from Jimmy Eat World, Bleed American.

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EP 87. A Momentary Lapse of Talent 27:56

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Join us as we delve into the transformative year of 1987 in this episode of The New Dad Rock. We'll explore the iconic albums and unforgettable moments that defined the music scene. From U2’s monumental The Joshua Tree to INXS’s Kick and The Cure’s Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me, this year was a watershed moment for rock and pop. We'll reminisce about w…

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Daft Punk - Discovery - 2001 33:32

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This week on Is It Dad Rock Yet? Martin chose the disco inspired house album 'Discovery' from French electronic duo 'Daft Punk'. It's kind of outside the genre's that we usually choose, but Daft Punk seemed to cross that bridge into the alternative scene somehow. Anyways, it's a great episode, we hope you enjoy.…

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EP 86. Looking For a Heartbeat 25:05

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Join us on this musical journey back to 1986, where the year in music was as diverse and dynamic as ever. From Don Johnson's surprising foray into music with his album Heartbeat to the rising star of Shaboozey, and the electrifying sounds of Mdou Moctar, we've got it all covered. We delve into the era when metal got a major overhaul with iconic alb…

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Microwave - Stovall - 2014 w/ Looseleaf 44:38

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This week on Is It Dad Rock Yet? Martin and Steve are joined by Lewis and Dan from Looseleaf, an alternative emo band from Southend and Brighton, to be quizzed on the 2014 debut album from the Atlanta emo outfit, Microwave. It's a good one, Lewis and Dan were awesome guests, we hope you enjoy. Find out more about Looseleaf: ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠…

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EP 85. A Brian, an Athlete, a Basketcase, a Princess and a Criminal 29:28

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In this nostalgic dive into 1985, we are joined by special guest Brian Reiss, who you might remember from Episode 14, Van Halen vs. Van Hagar. Together, we explore a year where movie soundtracks spawned hits, metal got more extreme, thrash took over, and flea markets took over rollerskating rinks. Singles and solo artists dominated the airwaves, wi…

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Iron Maiden - Somewhere in Time - 1986 w/ Andy Gilmour of Hundred Reasons, Raging Speedhorn, Freeze the Atlantic, Hectares 58:11

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This week on Is It Dad Rock Yet? Martin and Steve are joined by Andy Gilmour, the bassist for Hundred Reasons, Raging Speedhorn, Freeze the Atlantic and Hectares. Andy chose the 1986 Iron Maiden album, Somewhere in Time to be quizzed about. Andy was an awesome guest.

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EP 84. Relax, Don't Do It! 27:25

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In Episode 84 of The New Dad Rock, Steve and Keith dive into the eclectic musical landscape of 1984, a year that saw the rise of both heavy metal and synth-pop, along with the emergence of future indie rock legends. They kick things off with a discussion about the latest music from bands like 21 Pilots, Imagine Dragons, Arab Strap, Oranssi Pazuzu, …

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The Used - Self Titled - 2002 39:52

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This week on Is It Dad Rock Yet? Martin quizzes Steve on the smash hit Emo/Screamo album, The Used, from the Utah quartet, released in 2002. Martin chose the album this week, and he puts Steve's The Used knowledge through its paces.

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EP 83. Bang Your Head 27:23

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In Episode 83 of The New Dad Rock, Keith and Steve transport listeners back to the dynamic musical landscape of 1983, a year that saw the rise of metal, the advent of iconic pop, and the beginnings of alternative rock. They dive into the headbanging world of Iron Maiden's "Piece of Mind" and Quiet Riot's chart-topping "Metal Health," which drove me…

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The White Stripes - White Blood Cells - 2001 51:30

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This week on Is It Dad Rock Yet? Steve chooses the album that he will quiz Martin on. Martin has to guess the album, but it's already the title of the episode, so we might as well tell you. Steve chose the 2001 garage rock classic White Blood Cells, from The White Stripes.

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EP 82. I've Got Pac-Man Fever 27:14

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In this thrilling episode of The New Dad Rock, Keith and Steve travel back to 1982, a year marked by eclectic musical milestones and cultural shifts. The iconic musical "Cats" begins its 18-year run on Broadway, becoming a defining cultural moment of the decade. Meanwhile, the end of the 70s is marked by ABBA's final original single "Under Attack,"…

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The Smashing Pumpkins - Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness - 1995 w/ Blanket 1:03:12

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This week on Is It Dad Rock Yet? Martin and Steve are joined by Simon, the guitarist from Blanket, a grungey shoegaze band from the north west here in the UK. Simon chose the Smashing Pumpkins classic double album, Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness, from the year 1995 to be grilled about. Find out more about Blanket: Instagram Facebook Youtube…

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EP 81. Believe It or Not I'm Walking on Air 24:46

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1981 - A Year of Musical Transformations Join Keith and Steve in this electrifying episode of The New Dad Rock as they travel back to 1981, a year that saw monumental shifts and unforgettable moments in the music world. Here’s what’s in store: Petitioning for Justice: The hosts kick off the episode with a heartfelt petition to restore the Tony Awar…

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Nine Inch Nails - The Downward Spiral - 1994 41:52

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In this weeks episode of Is It Dad Rock Yet? Steve Quizzes Martin on the Nine Inch Nails, industrial classic, The Downward Spiral.

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EP 80. We Don't Need No Education 22:02

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The New Dad Rock is back, and this time, we're diving headfirst into the vibrant soundscape of the 1980s. After a brief hiatus, Keith and Steve return to catch up on everything from the recent ski season to the latest music discoveries. In this much-anticipated return, the dads share their thoughts on the books they've devoured, including Thurston …

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My Chemical Romance - Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge - 2004 w/Beauty School 55:59

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This week on Is It Dad Rock Yet? Martin and Steve are joined by Joe, the vocalist for the Leeds based emo-infused alternative rock band Beauty School. Joe gave Martin and Steve a huge list of albums that changed his life for the episode, and they decided to go with the emo classic 'Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge', the sophomore album from the New J…

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Thursday - War All The Time - 2003 55:30

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This week on Is It Dad Rock Yet? Martin quizzes Steve on the 2003 masterpiece 'War all the Time'. From the New Jersey Post-Hardcore outfit, Thursday.

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Rammstein - Mutter - 2001 43:54

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This week on Is It Dad Rock Yet? Steve quizzes Martin on the 2001, Neue Deutsche Harte album, 'Mutter' by Rammstein.

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Green Day - American Idiot - 2004 w/Nevermind Polly Podcast 50:45

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This week on Is It Dad Rock Yet? Martin and Steve are joined by Matt from the Nevermind Polly Podcast. Matt's album of choice was American Idiot by Punk Rock Stalwarts, Greenday. Matt chose this album because it was one of the first album's that got him into the alternative music scene. Listen to us quiz him on all things American Idiot and Green D…

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The Darkness - Permission to Land - 2003 49:52

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This week on Is It Dad Rock Yet? It's Steve's turn to choose an album and he chose the debut album, Permission to Land, from the British glam rock outfit The Darkness. Martin and Steve also talk about the death of Kerrang TV and their memories of watching it as teenagers.

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Glassjaw - Worship and Tribute - 2002 w/ Pleiades 55:24

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This week on Is It Dad Rock Yet? Martin and Steve are joined by Andy and Ryan from the Manchester based post-rock outfit Pleiades. The album of choice for Andy and Ryan was none other than Glassjaw's amazing 2002 sophomore album, Worship and Tribute. A post-hardcore classic. Andy and Ryan were excellent guests, and as always, this episode is full o…

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Biffy Clyro - Puzzle - 2007 w/ Fresh 1:01:26

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This week Martin and Steve are joined by Kathryn and Dan from the London punk band, Fresh. They chose Biffy Clyro's fourth studio album, and major label debut, Puzzle. Kathryn and Dan were fantastic guests, and it's a great episode. We hope you enjoy it. To hear more from Fresh, check out the links below. Facebook Youtube Instagram Spotify…

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Tiger Army - 1999 36:27

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This week on Is It Dad Rock Yet? Martin and Steve go solo, or duo, because there's two of them. Basically, they don't have a guest. It was Martin's turn to choose an album this week and he selected the 1999 Psychobilly/Punk Rock debut from Tiger Army. This week it is Steve's turn to put Martin in the hot seat and challenge his knowledge on everythi…

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The Dillinger Escape Plan - One Of Us Is The Killer - 2013 w/ Lure In 58:48

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This week Martin and Steve are joined by Cam and Jonny from Lure In, a noisy and chaotic band from Manchester. They chose The Dillinger Escape Plan's 2013 album 'One Of Us Is The Killer' to be quizzed on, and they did an excellent job. These guys know Dillinger inside and out. If you're into The Dillinger Escape Plan, you'll love this episode. If y…

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Deftones - Around the Fur - 1997 w/ Jar of Blind Flies 47:43

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This week Steve and Martin are joined by Maddy from the Brighton based, noisy alt-rock band, Jar of Blind Flies. Maddy chose 'Around the Fur' by Deftones from the year 1997 to be quizzed on. It's an awesome episode, whether you like Deftones or not. Maddy was a great guest, and if you want to find more about Jar of Blind Flies, check out the links …

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Wrapped 2023 Special 48:37

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We decided to do a special episode about our Spotify wrapped. It's abit self indulgent, it was fun to record. We hope it's fun for you to listen to.

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NOFX - Pump Up the Valuum - 2000 w/ Stank Finger 45:28

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On this week's episode of Is It Dad Rock Yet? We're joined by James from the Great Yarmouth Ska Punk band, Stank Finger. James' album of choice was 'Pump Up the Valuum' by NOFX from the year 2000. As always Martin quizzes James on the ins and outs of the album while Steve throws in some interesting nuggets of trivia for good fun. It's a good episod…

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EP 79. Escaping the 1970s 25:47

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In our final episode of the 1970s we begin by acknowledging some "new" music from The Beatles and an upstart band that goes by the name of The Rolling Stones. Any discussion of 1979 must begin by acknowledging Disco Demolition night. Top artists like Donna Summer were still topping the charts, but was Disco already dead? Keith takes one for the tea…

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Andrew WK - I Get Wet - 2001 w/ Wrong Life 46:01

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This week on Is It Dad Rock Yet? Martin and Steve are joined by Fraser from Wrong Life! In this episode Martin quizzes Fraser about the 2001 Andrew WK album 'I Get Wet'. Co-host Steve, as always, drops some trivia bombs that will give you insights into the album that you probably didn't already know. Fraser is a great guest, and it's a great episod…

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EP 78. Did the Village People Play at CBGBs? 24:55

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Get ready to embark on a sonic journey through the influential year of 1978 with "The New Dad Rock." Join your guides, Keith and Steve, as they dive into the diverse sounds that defined the musical landscape of '78, from rock anthems to the infectious beats of disco that swept the nation. In this episode, Keith and Steve celebrate the timeless clas…

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Radiohead - In Rainbows - 2007 w/Truthteller 56:02

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This week on Is It Dad Rock Yet? Martin and Steve are joined by Steve and Joe from the alt rock quintet Truthteller! In this episode Martin quizzes Steve and Joe the band about the 2007 Radiohead album 'In Rainbows'. Co-host Steve, as always, drops some trivia bombs that will give you insights into the album and band that you probably didn't alread…

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EP 77. Heads Talking '77 26:53

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Keith and Steve are back to take you on a groovy time travel to the electric year of 1977 on The New Dad Rock. Join the dynamic duo as they explore the sonic landscape of a year that rocked, rebelled, and danced its way into the history books. In the heart of the '70s, 1977 was a monumental year in the world of music, and the hosts are here to guid…

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Brand New - Deja Entendu - 2003 w/ Krassroots Promotions 37:13

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Get ready to dive into the heart of emo greatness on this week's electrifying episode of Is It Dad Rock Yet? Martin and Steve have a special guest in the studio, Anthony from Krassroots Promotions! Prepare yourselves for a thrilling trip down memory lane as Anthony charges into a fierce battle of wits against our very own Steve. Martin quizzes them…

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EP 76. Bicentennials Are for Modern Lovers 23:22

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In the heart of America's Bicentennial celebration, 1976 marked a pivotal year in the world of music. On this thrilling episode of The New Dad Rock, Keith and Steve transport you back to the sonic wonderland of '76, where the clash of classic rock and emerging genres created an unforgettable musical landscape. While traditional classic rock acts co…

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EP 75. 1975, Not The 1975 23:05

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In this groovy episode The New Dad Rock explores the timeless music of 1975, a year that marked the pinnacle of classic rock and hinted at exciting new directions. 1975 was the classic rockest of all classic rock years. The genre had shed its rough edges, polished its sound to a glossy shine, and delivered some of the most iconic albums in rock his…

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Avenged Sevenfold - Self Titled - 2007 w/ Aleya 47:54

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This week on Is It Dad Rock Yet? hosts Martin and Steve are joined by Tom and Sam from the awesome modern metalcore outfit, Aleya! In this episode Martin and Steve challenge Tom and Sam with a barrage of questions about Avenged Sevenfold's iconic 2007 self-titled album. Will Tom and Sam uncover the hidden meanings behind the tracks, or will they be…

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EP 66. Buried in a Pet Cemetery 26:30

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Welcome to a spine-tingling, eerie, and spooktacular Halloween special of The New Dad Rock podcast! Hosted by Keith and Steve, this episode is all about the art of crafting the perfect Halloween playlist for your ghoulish gathering. Dive into a world of macabre melodies, sinister classics, and haunting harmonies as Steve shares his insights on crea…

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EP 74. Krautrock Uber Alles 23:49

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Krautrock above all! Join Keith and Steve as they journey back to the musical landscape of 1974, a year that saw the birth of iconic albums and the peak of a groundbreaking genre known as Krautrock. But before that, learn how Usher inspired the Afghan Whigs to reform in 2013 Krautrock's experimental spirit left an indelible mark on the world of mus…

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Bloc Party - Silent Alarm - 2005 35:31

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This week on Is It Dad Rock Yet? Martin is putting Steve to the test with an electrifying quiz centered around the iconic 2005 British Indie masterpiece, "Silent Alarm" by Bloc Party. Discover the juicy details behind who cheekily dubbed Bloc Party as the "band from university challenge," and catch the unforgettable response from Kele Okereke himse…

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