Dad Rock

USA TODAY's Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan look back fondly on the career of Madonna — from her '80s pop hits through her more sophisticated modern work. Yes, these two rock fans can get into the groove.

USA TODAY Dad Rock hosts Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan discuss musicians who have been around for a while but haven't lost their edge.

Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan are two middle-aged music fanatics who love to talk about their long-time obsession. Join them in this new series.

First topic: Just what is "Dad Rock"? Why is the term used mockingly?

The guys are here to redefine "Dad Rock" for a generation of fans who proudly rock out while shuttling the kids to soccer practice and piano lessons.

Oh, and you'll hear some cool tunes, too!

A podcast by two middle-aged guys still into music. But it's not all nostalgia. In this episode, we feature artists of recent vintage who we dig. We hope you will too.

Any parent who digs music likes to think that he will impart incredible musical taste onto the kids. On this week's USA TODAY Dad Rock podcast, we put that theory to the test; co-host Jim Lenahan's two children join in studio to play their favorite songs and discuss how they relate to their dad's music.

Join Jim, his kids Mackenzie and Patrick, and co-host Patrick Foster for this "very special episode" of Dad Rock.