Dad Rock

Fifty years ago — 1966 — and 25 years ago — 1991 — were pivotal in rock history. On this week's episode of USA TODAY's Dad Rock podcast, hosts Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan look back at the music of those important years, discussing well-known artists and others who didn't score big hits then but whose influence has been felt over time.

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Winter Storm Jonas brought 3 feet of snow to the Washington, D.C., area. But being stuck at home also provided plenty of time to listen to music.

In this installment of Tuesdays With Mary, the Dad Rock guys talk with Mary Nahorniak about musical discoveries and rediscoveries that occurred while the flakes fell.

Please forgive any poor audio quality on this episode; because of the storm, we had to record via Skype.

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Dad Rock is a music podcast from USA TODAY hosted by Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan. Please subscribe on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher or TuneIn.

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The Beatles have joined the world of Internet streaming. That means you can move past all the No. 1 hits and radio staples and easily dive into the "deep cuts."

On this week's episode, Dad Rock hosts Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan highlight Fab Four songs that many listeners may have overlooked. They are joined on this mission by Brett Motiff, a friend and fellow Beatles fanatic.

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Carrie Brownstein's memoir "Hunger Makes me a Modern Girl," presents a raw, emotional look at punk rock, feminism and family (relatives and otherwise).

In this installment of Tuesdays With Mary, our friend and colleague Mary Nahorniak leads a "book club" discussion — with Dad Rock hosts Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan. They delve into the music of Sleater-Kinney (and talk a bit about "Portlandia").

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Glenn Frey died Monday, Jan. 18, at age 67. Dad Rock hosts Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan, joined by Mike Snider of USA TODAY, look back at the singer/songwriter/guitarist's solo career and work with The Eagles.

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David Bowie moved effortlessly through several personas, both musically and in image. To fully examine his nearly 50-year career would take quite some time. Instead, the hosts of USA TODAY's Dad Rock podcast each pick three Bowie songs with special meaning to them.

Bowie, undeniably a music legend, died of cancer on Sunday, Jan. 10 at age 69.

Joining Dad Rock hosts Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan on this episode is Bobby Padavick, who is a digital video producer for USA TODAY; a drummer in Washington, D.C., band Night Streets; and a huge Bowie fan.

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Damien Jurado has a new single out, which means a new album is coming. And our guest on this Bonus Track — Josh Hafner, a USA TODAY digital producer — is most excited. We talk with Josh about his affinity for this singer/songwriter.

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Mary Nahorniak stops by for her new weekly visit with the Dad Rock guys. In this installment of "Tuesdays With Mary," she discusses some of her "firsts" related to musical exploration.

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David Bowie left an unparalleled legacy on rock, transforming his music and persona again and again to both critical and popular acclaim. He's one of the very few musicians who succeeded as a rock star AND an artist.

On this Dad Rock Bonus Track, hosts Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan (joined by Bobby Padavick) discuss the impact of Bowie, who died from cancer at age 69 on Sunday, Jan. 10.

Plus, on the next full episode of Dad Rock (Friday, Jan. 15), Jim and Patrick will take a deeper dive into Bowie's catalog. You can contribute your thoughts about Bowie by leaving a message on the Dad Rock Hotline or emailing or tweeting the show. (Info below.)

(Photo: AP)

Dad Rock is a music podcast from USA TODAY. Please subscribe on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher or TuneIn.

Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes.

Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com

Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow

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Email Patrick & Jim at [email protected]

Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984

Listen to playlists of songs from Dad Rock on Spotify: Search "Dad Rock Show"

White Reaper is a young band that's Dad Rock-approved. With tight, hooky songs, this Louisville quartet produces a sound that touches on late-'70s power pop and '60s garage rock.

Jim Lenahan and guest co-host John Geddes sat down for an in-studio interview with White Reaper. They discuss their love of short songs (and short sets) as well as life on the road (including a basement filled with trash). They also each picked a song by another artist that has been highly influential (just wait until you hear this diverse mix).

Learn more about White Reaper at whitereaperusa.com

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Dad Rock is a music podcast from USA TODAY hosted by Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan. Please subscribe on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher or TuneIn.

Please tell your friends about Dad Rock and rate/review the show on iTunes.

Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com

Follow Dad Rock on Twitter @DadRockShow

Like Dad Rock on Facebook at facebook.com/dadrockshow

Email Patrick & Jim at [email protected]

Leave a message on the Dad Rock Hotline: 571-424-1984

Listen to playlists of songs from Dad Rock on Spotify: Search "Dad Rock Show"