Dad Rock

"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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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