Are you a dad? Do you love music? Are you a dad who loves music? Then this is the podcast for you! On Dad Rocks! we discuss what it means to be a parent and a music lover, and how those two elements of our lives intersect.
On this episode Josh talks with John Ostby, a marriage and family therapist who is also the lead vocalist and keyboardist for the band Spymob. During their conversation they talk about John's kids, his decision to leave the music industry to focus on his family, his decision to become a licensed therapist, how he got started in music, and the crazy journey Spymob has taken over the last three decades. A Spotify playlist of all of the music you heard on the show can be found by clicking here. (Interview recorded on May 28, 2026.)
1 Jun 2026
Get Your Priorities in Order: A Conversation with Tony Scalzo
On this episode, Josh talks with Tony Scalzo, best known for being the bassist and one of the vocalists for the band Fastball. The two talk about Tony's life as a father, his relationship with his kids, being able to learn from past mistakes, the unexpected success and longevity of Fastball, and several other topics. A Spotify playlist of all of the music you heard on the show can be found at https://bit.ly/3RHMqF2. (Interview recorded on May 6, 2026.)
10 Apr 2026
It's All About Community: A Conversation with Matt Goldman
On this episode Josh talks with Matt Goldman. Matt is the owner of The Common Good, a bookstore, cafe, and event space in Ellensville, NY, but is also a musician who has been in several bands, including the Jack Antonoff-fronted band Steel Train. During their conversation Matt and Josh, discussed a variety of topics including The Common Good, Matt's kids, parenting in general, how he got into music, the North Jersey Pop Punk scene, and his overall career in music. A Spotify playlist of all of the music you heard on the show can be found at https://bit.ly/41TFUNg. (Interview recorded on February 3, 2026.)
Reach and audience
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YouTube views
441,498
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
15 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
4 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 49 / 100
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Quality
44
Social presence
0
YouTube
86
Engagement
51
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