Jon Loree is a professional drummer and educator with years of experience behind the kit. Known for his versatile playing and approachable teaching style, Jon has spent his career performing, recording, and helping other drummers develop their skills. Whether on stage or in the classroom, he’s focused on creativity, consistency, and keeping music fun and meaningful.

Justin Humenik of Cheer Up Dusty joins Daddies the Podcast for a relaxed conversation about life, perspective, and experiences outside of music!

Daddies the Podcast is a laid back conversation driven show where we sit down with artists, creators, musicians, authors, and people doing interesting things to talk about life, creativity, and the stories that shape who they are. We’re less about traditional interviews and more about real conversations that go wherever they’re meant to go.

Nicole Wilson is a passionate tea writer and educator dedicated to sharing her love and knowledge of tea with the world. As the founder and author of Tea for Me Please, one of the longest-running tea blogs on the internet, Nicole has been exploring and writing about tea since 2008.

This week on Daddies the Podcast, we’re joined by Ladd Mitchell — frontman of the band Park and author of the novel Theory Markspurn.

We get into the early days of Park, touring, songwriting, and what it’s like sustaining a creative career over time. Ladd also talks about stepping into the world of writing fiction,  and the discipline it takes to finish a book.

We made it to 100 episodes! 

What started as a fun idea between friends turned into conversations with incredible guests, real stories, laughs, growth, and a community we’re genuinely proud of. This episode is about reflecting on the journey, the guests who trusted us with their stories, and the Daddies Community that kept showing up week after week!

This week on Daddies the Podcast, we sit down with Dave Coverly, the longtime cartoonist behind Speed Bump, one of the most widely syndicated single panel comics in the world.Dave joins us to talk about creativity, observation, and how humor evolves with culture. We get into where ideas actually come from, how cartoons are shaped by everyday life, and what it takes to stay creatively sharp over decades in a constantly changing media landscape. This conversation is thoughtful, funny, and full of insight into the creative process.If you love cartoons, storytelling, or the behind the scenes reality of making art for a living, this episode is for you.

Mr. Jeff (Jeff Klemm) joins Daddies the Podcast for a fun and thoughtful conversation about kids music, creativity, and building something that connects with both children and parents. Known for his high energy, interactive songs, Mr. Jeff has carved out a unique space in children’s entertainment by blending rock and pop influences with playful storytelling.

John Hampson of Nine Days joins us on Daddies the Podcast for a deep dive into the story behind the story of a girl, the early 2000s alt rock explosion, and how one song can reshape an entire career. We talk about creativity, songwriting, unexpected success, and what life looks like after a hit that never stops finding new listeners. It is an honest and laid back conversation about music, growth, and the chapters that follow the spotlight.

In this episode of Daddies the Podcast, we sit down with the legendary performer and puppeteer Noel MacNeal — the iconic talent behind Bear from Bear in the Big Blue House.Noel shares stories about bringing Bear to life, the magic behind the scenes, his creative approach to children’s entertainment, his work on Eureekas Castle, and what it means to create characters that generations connect with.

We dive into his process, his career journey, his inspirations, and the impact of storytelling that helps kids feel seen, understood, and celebrated. If you grew up with Bear or you’re a fan of the art of puppetry and performance, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.

This week we talk to TJ Miller of Still Remains about all things Soulsborne — the stories, the challenge, the obsession, and why these games keep pulling us back in.