Dad Rock

Mary Nahorniak visits Dad Rock every Tuesday. In this installment, she talks about finding a giant book of old mix CDs. It's a musical archeological discovery.

"Tuesdays With Mary" is a weekly feature of Dad Rock, a music podcast from USA TODAY hosted by Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan.

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Faithful listener Adam Coop offered to tell us about his experiences at Louisville's Forecastle Festival. We love Coop, so why wouldn't we want to talk music with him?

Coop educates us on Black Pistol Fire, Grouplove, Myzica, Shakey Graves, Andrew McMahon In The Wilderness and Anderson East. Plus, he tells a funny Ryan Adams story.

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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, TuneIn or AudioBoom.

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Jim just got back from a trip to Japan and The Philippines, where he did some record shopping and musical exploration. He shares his rare finds on Dad Rock. If you love musical discovery, you will love this episode.

Bands featured in this Asian showcase: The Havenot's, The Bored, DYGL, The Pen Friend Club, Never Young Beach, The Blue Hearts, Up Dharma Down, Flying Ipis and The RockTigers.

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, TuneIn or AudioBoom.

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Jenn Wasner is a musician who explores many sounds and textures via her various bands. On this week's 'Tuesdays With Mary,' the gang is joined by friend Tug Baker (via Skype) to discuss Wye Oak, Flock of Dimes and Dungeonesse. If you don't know Wasner's work, you really should. Here's your chance.

"Tuesdays With Mary" is a weekly feature of Dad Rock, a music podcast from USA TODAY hosted by Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan.

Follow Mary Nahorniak on Twitter @maryvale

Please subscribe to Dad Rock on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher, TuneIn or AudioBoom.

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Vince Clarke's resume is like a who's who of synthpop, including stints in Depeche Mode, Yaz and Erasure. Justin Gay joins Dad Rock to discuss this influential musician (and jam to his infectious tunes).

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, TuneIn or AudioBoom.

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What makes a great cover song? Jim and Patrick discuss some of their favorites and ask for listener picks (for an upcoming vol. 2).

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, TuneIn or AudioBoom.

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Following up on a recent "Tuesdays With Mary" episode, Dad Rock cohost Jim Lenahan took in some listener-recommended albums while on an intercontinental plane flight ... and reports his findings to Mary Nahorniak.

"Tuesdays With Mary" is a weekly feature of Dad Rock, a music podcast from USA TODAY.

Follow Mary Nahorniak on Twitter @maryvale

Please subscribe to Dad Rock on iTunes. You can also stream or download the show on SoundCloud, Stitcher, TuneIn or AudioBoom.

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

Learn more about Dad Rock at dadrock.usatoday.com

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Email Patrick, Jim & Mary at [email protected]

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

Most American band of all time? In honor of our nation's birthday, Jim and Patrick dig into that question and each choose one band, discussing their reasoning and playing a representative track. Do you agree with their picks?

Laura Viers, Neko Case and k.d. lang have released a new album, forging a beautiful collaboration. Mary Nahorniak and Patrick Foster talk about why you can't miss listening to this trio.

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Gary Louris of The Jayhawks — one of America's most underrated and respected rock bands — talks to Dad Rock about everything from parenthood to touring to his recovery from opioid addiction. A fascinating talk with one of our country's best songwriters.