Mark Rowlands - Author: The Word Of Dog Rocker Dog podcast

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When an artist has over 8000 posts on Instagram and a good amount of them feature his dogs then you know you've found the right guest. So it's a pleasure to share this interview with Mike Doughty of Soul Coughing , Ghost of Vroom and volumes of solo work. Mike introduces us to his 8 year old Chihuahua Lunchy and his recent addition Eustace , who's 3 months old. Great talk with a guy who really values his dogs. Soul Coughing Play the Songs of Soul Coughing Again starting on April 9th in Memphis, TN. For all tour dates and tickets visit soulcoughing.com Mike gave a shout out to his tour manager Kelly Rybarczyk who is also a dog trainer and works in the behavior training department at the Humane Society of North Texas to focus on dogs with barriers to adoption. Follow her on TikTok @kellypetspets for behind the scenes shelter interactions and tips. For more pics and clips of Mike, Lunchy and Eustace follow the show on Instagram at @rockerdogpodcast…

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Rufus Taylor - The Darkness 21:12

12 days ago21:12

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Well known Rocker Dog Dad Rufus Taylor of The Darkness joins the show to give our inquiring minds all we need to know about his Instagram famous 4 year old Boston Terrier Don . We cover "The Don's" embodiment of the Rock-n-Roll Party Cowboy lifestyle, the "train with love" philosophy his grandmother instilled in him and getting recognized in public as he scoops poop. It's a great conversation from a great appreciator of all dogs. The Darkness LP Dreams on Toast comes out on March 28th and is available on vinyl, CD and cassette (including a Don cassette version!) Pre-order now at thedarknesslive.com The Darkness are also currently on tour throughout the UK. For tour dates and tickets visit thedarknesslive.com/tour-dates/ Rufus elected to give a shout out to The Voice of Animals Foundation in Thailand , a dog rescue run by Michael Chour who's dedicated to rescuing abused and abandoned dogs in Thailand. To learn more check them out on Instagram at @chourmichael_thesoundofanimals For more pics and clips of Rufus and Don follow the show on Instagram @rockerdogpodcast…

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Mark Rowlands - Author: The Word of Dog 25:43

19 days ago25:43

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Professor Mark Rowlands isn't a well known touring or recording musician. He's more of a rock star in the field of Philosophy. Mark is the chair of the philosophy department at the University of Miami and leading figure in the morality of animals who just released his latest book The Word of Dog: What Our Canine Companions Can Teach Us About Living a Good Life . Mark helps us expand upon some of the learnings we've gathered over our years of interviewing musicians about their dogs.…

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Michael Marcagi - Solo Artist 21:25

26 days ago21:25

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Ohio bred singer-songwriter Michael Marcagi joins the show to introduce us to his 8 year old Great Pyrenees Captain whose ears are the first to hear his songs before they go on to get streamed hundreds of millions of times across the globe. Great talk with a well-informed artist who was raised by a mother who worked at an animal shelter. Michael's new song Flyover State was just released on February 28th and is available now on your preferred streaming platform. Catch Michael live on his headlining tour through March 22nd. For dates and tickets visit michaelmarcagimusic.com/tour It should come as no surprise that Michael gave his local shelter, Save The Animals Foundation (STAF) , a shout out. STAF is a volunteer-driven, no-kill shelter in Cincinnati providing rescue and rehabilitation to alleviate the suffering of dogs and cats, while helping each animal find a loving home. To adopt, volunteer or donate visit staf.org For more pics and clips of Michael and Captain follow us on Instagram at rockerdogpodcast/…

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Leland Sklar - James Taylor, Phil Collins, Lyle Lovett 31:38

5 weeks ago31:38

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If the movie world has 6° of separation from Kevin Bacon then the music world would have 3° of separation from legendary bassist Leland Sklar . Leland has appeared on over 2000 albums and has played and/or toured with a who's who in music including James Taylor , Jackson Browne and Phil Collins to name only a few. And if you seek out Leland on social media or his popular YouTube channel you discover right away he's a consummate dog guy as well so it was an absolute thrill to have him come on the show and discuss his beloved trio of basset hounds Marcello , Rossanos and Romeo . Leland is currently on tour with Lyle Lovett through the start of May. For tickets and info visit tour.lylelovett.com Leland chose to give a shout out to three outstanding dog organizations. Leading off is Canine Companions for Independence who provide service dogs to adults, children and veterans with disabilities and facility dogs to professionals working in healthcare, criminal justice and educational settings. Since their founding in 1975, dogs and all follow-up services are provided at no cost to their clients. To get involved go to canine.org Daphneyland Basset Hound Rescue is the only basset rescue specific rehabilitation center in the world. And thanks to the ongoing generosity of thousands of donors, volunteers and adopters, thousands of Basset Hounds lives have been saved. To adopt, foster, volunteer or donate visit daphneyland.com And lastly there's DaisyLu Ranch who are dedicated to providing a loving and safe home for senior dogs who have been abandoned, abused, or neglected. They believe that every dog deserves to be treated with compassion and dignity, no matter their age or health condition. To adopt, foster, volunteer or donate visit daisyluranch.org For more pics and clips of Leland and his pack follow the show on Instagram at rockerdogpodcast/…

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Dave Kushner - Velvet Revolver, Infectious Grooves 27:08

6 weeks ago27:08

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Very happy to bring Grammy winning guitarist for Velvet Revolver and Emmy nominated composer for TV and Film Dave Kushner to the show and hear more about his 3 year old Chocolate Lab Mochi and her love of swimming pools, sleep walking habits and being a daddy's dog. Fun talk with a great storyteller. Dave is currently offering a Guitar Master Class that will take students from beginner to stage-ready performer by learning techniques in soloing, scales, music theory and creative songwriting skills. Sign up now at davekushner.com Dave gave a pair of shout outs to Earthwise Pet and Pour La Pooch . Earthwise Pet is a locally owned and operated pet supply and grooming center providing all natural products for cats and dogs. Visit them at 303 Lincoln Blvd, Los Angeles. Pour La Pooch offers professional dog grooming services, pet accessories, and a wide selection of unique gifts for your dog. They also offer Dog Daycare in their fabulous new indoor dog park. To book appointments or for more info visit pourlapooch.com For more pics and clips from this interview follow us on Instagram at rockerdogpodcast…

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Jenny Owen Youngs 29:53

7 weeks ago29:53

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Love it when a guest brings infectious enthusiasm when talking about their dog so it was an absolute pleasure to have singer-songwriter Jenny Owen Youngs come on the show and discuss her rambunctious 5 year old Boston Terrier Frank . We have a lot of fun while covering how Frank adjusted to sharing his home with a newborn, overcoming his mistrust of the guitar, mastering the "leave it" command and so much more. Jenny will be taking her show on the road for a Spring tour that kicks off on February 20th at the Iron Horse Music Hall in Northhampton, Maine. For dates and tickets visit jennyowenyoungs.com/tour This week's shout out via Jenny goes to Tully's Training who believe positive reinforcement is the safest and most effective way to train your dog. Their methods have been scientifically studied and proven time and time again. They offer private in-home training, obedience classes or virtual training. To sign up or for more information go to tullystraining.com For more pics and clips from this interview with Jenny Owen Youngs and her dog Frank follow us on Instagram at @rockerdogpodcast…

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Brooke Colucci 26:13

8 weeks ago26:13

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Drumming phenom Brooke Colucci welcomes us into her world to see, meet and hear about her dogs Jinjer , a 3 year old Dachshund , and Frank , a 5 year old Boston Terrier . And if you're talking dogs with Brooke then you can't pass up the chance to celebrate her late great English Bulldog Angus . These three dogs couldn't be any less similar so it was a pleasure getting to know the unique personalities of each. See more from Brooke (aka Rock Angel) and her drumming prowess on her YouTube and Instagram feeds. Brooke's shout out went to Mountain Haven Animal Rescue who are a non-profit animal welfare organization dedicated to creating a new leash on life for animals in need and at risk. It is their goal to continually provide the best care and opportunity for animals to have a successful second chance at the life they so justly deserve. To adopt, volunteer or donate visit mountainhavenanimalrescue.org For more pics and clips from this interview follow us on Instagram . Full interview video available on YouTube .…

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Mike D'Antonio - Killswitch Engage 24:37

9 weeks ago24:37

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If we were to subtitle this episode it would earn the moniker "The Party Poms and the Adventure Pugs". That's because this week's guest, Killswitch Engage bassist Mike D'Antonio, has a Pug era and a Pom era. Currently living in the Pomeranian era with a 3 year old named Sprocket and a 9 year old named Maverick, we also touch upon the bygone pug era that was defined by Raisin and Potato. We cover lots of ground talking about honeymooning with dogs, vegetarian/veganism, how dogs enrich our lives and much more. Killswitch Engage will release their 9th full-length album called This Consequence on February 21st and are embarking on a Spring tour on March 5th in Nashville, TN. For more info visit killswitchengage.com Mike gave a shout out to the ASPCA who for over 150 years have been leading the way in fighting cruelty, rescuing and securing adoptions for animals in need, and driving significant legislative change that protects their lives and welfare — ultimately transforming how Americans value and care for animals. To learn more how you can help animals in need visit aspca.org/ For more pics and clips follow us on Instagram at @rockerdogpodcast. Watch the entire interview on YouTube.…

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Ben Wells - Black Stone Cherry 25:17

10 weeks ago25:17

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It's always great to find an artist who you know will be perfect for this show and our guest this week, Ben Wells of Black Stone Cherry , is just that. Not only is Ben a dog dad to three wonderful beagles - Henry (13), Hank (8) and Sunny Pearl (2) - but he also just released a children's book titled Good Girl Sunny Pearl which he wrote, illustrated and published. To top it all off Ben and his wife Jessica created the Henry & Clark Foundation that supports children and animals in need. Black Stone Cherry will be on a 11 date US tour that starts on March 13 in Bloomington, IL. For more info and tickets visit blackstonecherry.com . Ben's book Good Girl Sunny Pearl is available on Amazon and Barnes & Nobel . Ben gave a shout out to three great organizations. The first is The Barren River Animal Welfare Association who provide a safe haven for homeless companion animals and provide animals in need with humane treatment and good homes while working to reduce the population of unwanted pets through spay/neuter programs, education, and outreach. To adopt, foster, volunteer or donate visit brawashelter.org His second shout out goes to the Miranda Lambert led Mutt Nation whose mission is to promote the adoption of shelter pets, advance spay & neuter; and educate the public about the benefits of these actions. To see the wide range of efforts they spearhead visit muttnation.com Lastly, Ben gave some well-earned praise to the Beagle Freedom Project who are the world’s leading organization for rescuing and rehoming animals used in experimental research. Since 2010, BFP have liberated thousands of animals while working to end their abuse through education, advocacy, and legislation. To contribute to their goal of a world without animal testing visit bfp.org And we at Rocker Dog would like to shout out Ben's Henry and Clark Foundation whose mission is to raise awareness and support for children and animals in need. To take part in making a positive difference in the world visit henryandclarkfoundation.org . For more pics and clips of Ben, Henry, Clark and Sunny Pearl follow us on Instagram @rockerdogpodcast…

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John Barrett - Bass Drum of Death 21:44

11 weeks ago21:44

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"Scuzzy guitars galore" has been used to describe the trio helmed by this week's guest although the band's name leans more towards the low end of the drum kit. It's Mississippi bred John Barrett of Bass Drum of Death who joins the show to introduce us to his 3.5 year old rescue Egg whose DNA test revealed primarily a Beagle and Husky mix while also throwing in some Australian Cattle dog and, oxymoronically, a little Great Dane. Bass Drum of Death are currently recording their next LP in Nashville. To keep tabs on the band visit bassdrumofdeath.com John gave a shout out to Metro Animal Care and Control (MACC) in Nashville who are committed to the delivery of humane and responsive animal care and control services to and for the residents and animals of Nashville-Davidson County. MACC work with individuals and organizations across Nashville to help domestic animals find caring homes, decrease over-population of cats and dogs through spaying and neutering, support widespread rabies vaccinations, and promote responsible pet ownership. To adopt, foster, volunteer or donate visit nashville.gov For more pics and clips of John and Egg follow the who on Instagram @rockerdogpodcast…

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Arejay Hale - Halestorm 26:37

12 weeks ago26:37

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We're ringing in the new year with a great new episode featuring Halestorm drummer Arejay Hale and his wife Emily who give us the backstory to rescuing their 13 year old nap loving Schnauzer mix Oreo . We address Arejay passing the Oreo "sniff test", becoming one of those "obnoxious dog dads", Oreo's recent health scare and much, much more. Halestorm will be on tour stateside throughout January before heading overseas in May to support Iron Maiden . For dates and tickets visit halestormrocks.com Arejay and Emily gave a full-hearted shout out to a Safe Place for Animals (SPA) who take in, care for, provide veterinary care and find loving, responsible homes for homeless, abandoned and unwanted pets around the Gallatin, Tennessee community. Open 365 days a year SPA receives no government financial assistance and relies on donations from compassionate and caring citizens in the community who want to help make a difference in the lives of animals in need. To adopt, foster, volunteer or donate visit safeplaceforanimals.com For more pics and clips of Arejay, Emily and Oreo follow the show on Instagram at @rockerdogpodcast . Watch the full video of our interview at youtube.com/@rockerdogpodcast…

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Mike Knowlton - Unlettered 22:48

13 weeks ago22:48

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Happy Holidays dog people. Among the hustle and bustle we're happy to bring you a great conversation with Mike Knowlton the multi-instrumentalists from the innovative post-punk project Unlettered who is not only a dog dad to a senior English Cocker Spaniel and ex-show dog Jack but was also a fosterer for over 40 dogs when he resided in New Jersey. punkrockphilosophy.com called Unlettered's latest release Five Mile Point , "an unholy trinity of influences—Polvo, Sonic Youth, and Lungfish- and the result is intriguing, challenging and immersive." Hear it now on Bandcamp . Mike chose to give a shout out to Home for Good Dogs Rescue, a non-profit organization headquartered in Berkeley Heights, NJ, who rescue dogs from high-kill shelters in the South, transport them North, and give them a second chance at life. Since their inception, they have rescued over 12,000 dogs and given them loving homes for good. To adopt, foster, volunteer or donate visit ⁠homeforgooddogs.org⁠ For more pics and clips of all our guests and their dogs follow us on Instagram at rockerdogpodcast…

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Greg Hetson - Circle Jerks 23:39

15 weeks ago23:39

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Thrilled to have influential hardcore/punk rock legend Greg Hetson from the Circle Jerks , Bad Religion and Redd Kross on the show to talk about his 12 year old Basset Hound rescue Squishy . We hear all about Squishy's ninja like agility, iron stomach and how Green Day's Tre Cool's dad facilitated Greg's first dog adoption. Circle Jerks will be playing this year's Coachella on April 13th and 20th after wrapping up a Spring tour in the UK. For dates and tickets visit circlejerks.net Greg gives this week's shout out to Daphneyland Basset Hound Rescue that came to be in 2002 and with the ongoing generosity of thousands of donors, volunteers and adopters since then – and the spirit of a Basset Hound named Daphney – has made it possible for thousands of Basset Hounds lives to be saved. To adopt, foster, volunteer or donate visit daphneyland.com For more pics and clips of Greg and Squishy follow the show on Instagram at rockerdogpodcast…

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Adam Roth - Grizfolk 23:07

16 weeks ago23:07

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This week we are back with an all new episode feauring a great, candid and emotional conversation with Adam Roth of Grizfolk who joined us to talk about his 8 year old German/Australian Shepherd mix Penny Muffins who he rescued from euthanasia and went on to inspire a gotcha day song and video that went viral with over 1.5 million views. Grizfolk recently released a 5-track EP back in October entitled Way On Out and is available everywhere. Grizfolk will be out on tour starting in January. For dates and tickets visit this link . Adam chose to give a shout out to Wag and Walks who are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and dedicated community of dog lovers working to reduce euthanasia in local shelters and increase awareness of rescue dogs being wonderful pets. To adopt, foster, volunteer or donate go to wagsandwalks.org For more pics and clips of Adam, Penny and all our guests and their dogs follow us on Instagram at rockerdogpodcast…

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Alicia Bognanno - Bully - Encore Episode 29:04

17 weeks ago29:04

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This is an encore episode featuring Alicia Bognanno of Bully who came on the show back in August of 2023 to celebrate the life of her Husky, German Shepherd, Chow and Pit Bull mix Mezzie whose loss influenced much of the writing of her critically acclaimed LP Lucky For You . We also learn all about her Chihuahua, Rat terrier, Poodle mix Papa who was best friends with Mezzie but polar opposites in personality and behavior. Bully is currently supporting Suki Waterhouse on her Sparklemuffin tour that runs through to December 21st. For dates and tickets visit sukiwaterhouse.tv/#tour Alicia chose to give her shout out to Wag and Walks who are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and dedicated community of dog lovers working to reduce euthanasia in local shelters and increase awareness of rescue dogs being wonderful pets. To adopt, foster, volunteer or donate go to wagsandwalks.org For more pics and clips of Alicia, Mezzie, Papa and all our guests and their dogs follow us on Instagram at rockerdogpodcast…

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Tegan Quin - Tegan and Sara - Encore Episode 30:41

18 weeks ago30:41

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This is an encore episode featuring Tegan Quin of Tegan and Sara that originally ran on 3/24/23. Tegan joined us to talk about her then 2.5 year old Border Collie-German Shepherd mix Georgia who was a challenging dog at first but with some training, patience and love became an integral part of her life and family. Tegan and Sara just released a new single Right On Time on November 15th, their graphic novel Crush is available everywhere and their riveting documentary Fanatical: The Catfishing of Tea and Sara is out on Hulu. Tegan gave a shout out to Acre Dog , who since ince 2017, have been rescuing dogs in peril from the streets of Los Cabos, Mexico and given a chance at a happy wholesome life. To date they have placed more than 1000 puppies across North America and beyond. More more information visit ⁠⁠acredogs.com⁠⁠ For more pics and clips of all our guests and their rocker dogs follow us on Instagram at ⁠⁠rockerdogpodcast⁠⁠…

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Peter Frampton - Encore Episode 28:23

19 weeks ago28:23

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This is an encore episode featuring our conversation with 2024 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Peter Frampton . Peter came on the show back in February of this year when he was merely a Hall of Fame nominee and gave us his first in-depth interview about his service dog Bigsby , a 3 year old black golden doodle who was trained to assist him as he navigates the effects of Inclusion Body Myositis (IBM) which Peter was diagnosed with in 2015.…

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Erin Barth-Dwyer - Overheard 27:56

20 weeks ago27:56

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We are happy to welcome Erin Barth-Dwyer of the band Overheard to the show. Erin introduces us to her beautiful 75 lb mixed-breed girl Garbo who came into her life in 2018 shortly after beating Hodgkin Lymphoma. Garbo provides emotional support, humor and has completely transformed Erin into "one of those crazy pet parents". Overheard just released their debut album Intertwined on October 25th on Dromedary Records and is available on vinyl, CD, and your preferred streaming platform. Erin gave this week's shout out to Dizzy’s Doggie Daycare , a bonded and insured pet sitting company located in the Hudson Valley who prioritize socialization, enrichment and group play in a safe environment for your dog with large indoor and outdoor areas. To learn more visit dizzysdoggiedaycare.com For pics and clips of Erin and Garbo follow us on Instagram at rockerdogpodcast…

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Chris Guglielmo - Bayside 25:37

21 weeks ago25:37

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In a band full of dog guys, this week's guest Chris Guglielmo of Bayside says he's the most obsessive of his bandmates when it comes to hanging with studio and venue dogs. Chris joins the show to tell us all about Enzo , a 3 year old Irish Wolfhound look-a-like who doesn't have an ounce of the breed in his DNA (he's a Pit, GSD, Belgian Malonois, Rottweiler mix) and his 12 year old terrier mix Maisie (aka Mu-Tang). We also pay our respects to his Cairn terrier Marty which led us to a helpful discussion around end of life care. Great talk with a good-hearted dog dad. Bayside will be heading to the U.K. in February 2025 for The Errors Tour: 25 Years of Bayside . For tickets and more info go to baysidebayside.com Chris gave this week's shout out to Blue Man Dog, a volunteer-base rescue in Los Angeles, who rescue dogs most in need of their training team - those with behavioral issues - as well as dogs with medical issues and seniors. To adopt, foster, donate, volunteer or use their resources visit bluemandog.org For more pics and clips of Chris and his dogs follow us on Instagram @rockerdogpodcast…

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Gina Gleason - Baroness 23:55

22 weeks ago23:55

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This episode we have a fun, informative and profound conversation with Baroness guitarist Gina Gleason . Gina joined our Zoom call from her home in Philadelphia to introduce us to her black and white pit bull Rachel who is part personal trainer, security guard and therapist. Baroness just set off on a European tour co-headlining with Graveyard with special guest Pallbearer on October 29th. For tickets and info visit yourbaroness.com/tour/ Gina chose to give a shout out to ACCT Philly whose mission is to provide shelter, care and life saving efforts for homeless, abandoned, and abused animals and protect the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Philadelphia, providing a benefit to all of the citizens of the City regardless of race or economic status. To adopt, foster, volunteer or donate visit acctphilly.org She also gave kudos to her dog sitter Kat Cares Pet Sitting LLC who can be found on Instagram at katcarespetsittingllc For more pics and clips of Gina and Rachel follow us on Instagram at rockerdogpodcast…

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Heather Nova 21:46

23 weeks ago21:46

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Bermuda born and bred singer-songwriter Heather Nova visits the show from her island home to tell us about her terrier mutt Jack White , who helps keep her connected to nature, and reminisce about her past dogs Friday and Christmas . Heather just released her new single Hey Poseidon on October 1st and will be embarking on a European tour in March 2025. For tickets and info visit heathernova.com Heather gave a well earned shout out to Helpaws in St. Lucia who have adopted thousands animals to families in Canada, the US, and Europe and focus on rescue, adoption, and high volume spay and neuter clinics to help relieve a serious issue of animal overpopulation on the island resulting in many animals being born into horrendous conditions. To adopt, foster, volunteer or donate visit helpaws.com For more pics and clips from Heather and Jack follow the show on Instagram at rockerdogpodcast…

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Devon Allman 23:05

24 weeks ago23:05

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Pug alert! Couldn't be happier to have the opportunity to talk with Devon Allman about his 5 year old pug Franklin who came into his life when he was forced to take a rare four month break to recover from a health issue. Devon's first solo album in 8 years Miami Moon is out now and he'll be playing 10 European dates starting on November 6th. For more music, tour info and news go to devonallmanproject.com Devon chose to give a shout out to The Humane Society of the United States whose mission is to take on puppy mills, factory farms, the fur trade, trophy hunting, animal cosmetics testing and other cruel industries. Through their rescue, response and sanctuary work, they help thousands of animals every year. To learn more how you can advance their cause and help them fight all forms of animal cruelty visit humanesociety.org Another shout out goes to Ancestral Pet Food who provide all natural food & treats for your dog using only the finest USDA approved human grade ingredients. To place an order for delivery visit ancestralpetfood.com For more pics and clips from this interview follow us on Instagram at rockerdogpodcast and check out our YouTube page at @rockerdogpodcast…

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Keith Jeffery - Atlas Genius 24:26

25 weeks ago24:26

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Atlas Genius is an Australian band consisting of the three Jeffery brothers - Keith, Steven and Michael - who gained international attention with hits like Trojans , Elegant Strangers and more recently with Animals . Vocalist/guitarist Keith Jeffery joined us to talk about his two current dogs, 4 year old Rosie , a Golden Lab, and 1.5 year old Henry , a Black Lab, while celebrating the life and times of the family's beloved floof Marcus . Atlas Genius just released a new album last month called End of the Tunnel and are currently crisscrossing the U.S. on tour with Robert Delong until October 21st. For tickets and info visit atlasgenius.com Keith gave a shout out to The Gentle Barn whose mission is to inspire kindness and compassion towards animals, our planet, and each other. The Gentle Barn is both a sanctuary for animals and humans alike, and offer many programs to help support the community for children and adults who suffer from abuse, addiction, depression, loneliness, and physical and emotional issues. To get involved and help them make a difference go to gentlebarn.org For more pics and clips from this and all our interviews follow us on Instagram at @rockerdogpodcas t…

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Rick Jimenez - Extinction A.D. 27:37

26 weeks ago27:37

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We're back again with another artist who fronts a ferociously aggressive thrash metal/hardcore band but has dogs that don't fall in line with the band's brand of expression. This time around it's Rick Jimenez of the band Extinction A.D. who introduces us to his two Cairn terriers Paco (4 years) and Griffin (8 years). Extinction A.D.'s new album To The Detested was released this past August 16th on Unique Leader Records . Catch them live at The Vault in New Bedford, MA on November 30th. Rick is shouting out two great organizations. First is the Setauket Animal Hospita l, a full-service hospital offering a full range of comprehensive veterinary services to keep pets in excellent health, from wellness exams and vaccinations to dental care, internal medicine, and surgery. For more info visit setauketanimalhospital.com . The other is Orphans of the Storm Animal Shelter in Kittanning, PA who were established in 1969 to provide temporary shelter for unwanted and abused animals. Orphans of the Storm is a no-kill animal shelter that match lovable animals with loving forever homes, educate the public on humane, responsible care of all animals, and promote spaying and neutering to reduce companion animal overpopulation. To adopt, volunteer or donate visit orphansofthestorm-pa.org For more pics and clips from this interview follow us on Instagram at @rockerdogpodcast…

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Brann Dailor - Mastodon 24:38

27 weeks ago24:38

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The incomparable drummer, singer and lyricist for the Grammy winning band Mastodon , Brann Dailor zooms into the show from a tour stop in Calgary to familiarize us with his 1.5 year old boxer Beefcake and his beloved previous dogs Chloe and Thriller . We talk dog butt art, raising puppies, how dogs lift your self esteem and more. Brann and Mastodon will be playing the Louder Than Life festival on Saturday September 28th and Aftershock on October 11th before heading to Australia in December. For tickets visit ⁠mastodonrocks.com/tour⁠ Brann chose to give a shout out to the Atlanta Humane Societ y whose goal is deeply motivated by the desire to keep pets in their loving homes: they seek to improve the lives and well-being of pets and people, collectively and perhaps most importantly, one life, one need, one animal at a time. To adopt, foster, volunteer or donate visit ⁠atlantahumane.org⁠ For more pics and clips from this interview follow us on Instagram ⁠@rockerdogpodcast…

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Uli Salazar - Ludwig Drums 28:26

28 weeks ago28:26

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This week we enjoy talking to another music industry insider and welcome Uli Salazar to the podcast. Uli is the Director of Marketing and Artist Relations at Ludwig Drums and gives us the scoop on his adventure ready 1.5 year old German Shepherd/Beagle mix Data and pay respect to his previous dogs Primrose and Six. Uli chose to give a shout out to both Pal's Place Rescue and K9 University Chicago . Pal’s Place Rescue is a foster based canine rescue in Chicago who save and re-home dogs from overburdened and open intake animal control facilities. To adopt, foster or donate visit palsplacerescue.org for more information. K9 University Chicago is a multi-faceted boarding, daycare and training facility where your dog can be safely housed and at the same time learn awesome skills. Dogs have fun, learn to interact with other dogs and most importantly, respond to and bond with you more closely! For more on their services and prices go to k9uchicago.com For more pics and clips from this interview and all our episodes follow us on Instagram at @rockerdogpodcast…

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Asia Chow 22:32

29 weeks ago22:32

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Indie-folk singer-songwriter Asia Chow says her two great passions are dogs and music so we couldn't have asked for a better guest to visit and introduce us to her rescue dog Aba who was found as a stray in the Bahamas before making her way to Los Angeles. Asia's third single, The Sleeping Dog , was released back in July and has a must-see accompanying video you can see here . Asia adopted Aba through the HIT Living Foundation who direct their energies in areas where they believe the world's voiceless need it most - animal welfare with a focus in dog rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming, domestic and international community outreach and animal welfare education. To adopt, foster, volunteer or see available free resources visit hitlivingfoundation.org For more pics and clips of all our guests and their dogs follow us on Instagram at @rockerdogpodcast…

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Meet the dogs of Richie Kotzen & Julia Lage 29:30

29 weeks ago29:30

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We're posting the video of some of our favorite episodes starting with the hard rocking couple Richie Kotzen and Julia Lage who visit the show to introduce us to their 2.5 year old brown Doberman Rusty who succeeds their two previous dobies Cheech and Zeus . Richie and Julia are terrific dog parents who give their dogs the love, space and patience to thrive. Hear all about the different dynamics and personalities between the three dogs and much, much more in this highly entertaining and informative episode. Richie and Julia adopted their dogs from Doberman Pinscher & Little Paws Rescue , located in rural Fillmore, California, and since 1987 have rescued more than 9,000 dogs. Support is provided by a small army of dedicated volunteers and staff members. To adopt, foster or make a donation visit dobiesandlittlepawsrescue.org For more pics and clips of Richie, Julia and their dogs follow the show on Instagram at @rockerdogpodcast…

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Melissa Carper 23:29

30 weeks ago23:29