Rocker Dog Podcast

We're back again with another artist who fronts a ferociously aggressive thrash metal/hardcore band but has dogs that don't fall in line with the band's brand of expression. This time around it's Rick Jimenez of the band Extinction A.D. who introduces us to his two Cairn terriers Paco (4 years) and Griffin (8 years).

Extinction A.D.'s new album To The Detested was released this past August 16th on Unique Leader Records. Catch them live at The Vault in New Bedford, MA on November 30th.

Rick is shouting out two great organizations. First is the Setauket Animal Hospital, a full-service hospital offering a full range of comprehensive veterinary services to keep pets in excellent health, from wellness exams and vaccinations to dental care, internal medicine, and surgery. For more info visit setauketanimalhospital.com. The other is Orphans of the Storm Animal Shelter in Kittanning, PA who were established in 1969 to provide temporary shelter for unwanted and abused animals. Orphans of the Storm is a no-kill animal shelter that match lovable animals with loving forever homes, educate the public on humane, responsible care of all animals, and promote spaying and neutering to reduce companion animal overpopulation. To adopt, volunteer or donate visit orphansofthestorm-pa.org

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The incomparable drummer, singer and lyricist for the Grammy winning band Mastodon, Brann Dailor zooms into the show from a tour stop in Calgary to familiarize us with his 1.5 year old boxer Beefcake and his beloved previous dogs Chloe and Thriller. We talk dog butt art, raising puppies, how dogs lift your self esteem and more.

Brann and Mastodon will be playing the Louder Than Life festival on Saturday September 28th and Aftershock on October 11th before heading to Australia in December. For tickets visit ⁠mastodonrocks.com/tour⁠

Brann chose to give a shout out to the Atlanta Humane Society whose goal is deeply motivated by the desire to keep pets in their loving homes: they seek to improve the lives and well-being of pets and people, collectively and perhaps most importantly, one life, one need, one animal at a time. To adopt, foster, volunteer or donate visit ⁠atlantahumane.org⁠

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This week we enjoy talking to another music industry insider and welcome Uli Salazar to the podcast. Uli is the Director of Marketing and Artist Relations at Ludwig Drums and gives us the scoop on his adventure ready 1.5 year old German Shepherd/Beagle mix Data and pay respect to his previous dogs Primrose and Six.

Uli chose to give a shout out to both Pal's Place Rescue and K9 University Chicago. Pal’s Place Rescue is a foster based canine rescue in Chicago who save and re-home dogs from overburdened and open intake animal control facilities. To adopt, foster or donate visit palsplacerescue.org for more information.

K9 University Chicago is a multi-faceted boarding, daycare and training facility where your dog can be safely housed and at the same time learn awesome skills. Dogs have fun, learn to interact with other dogs and most importantly, respond to and bond with you more closely! For more on their services and prices go to k9uchicago.com

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Indie-folk singer-songwriter Asia Chow says her two great passions are dogs and music so we couldn't have asked for a better guest to visit and introduce us to her rescue dog Aba who was found as a stray in the Bahamas before making her way to Los Angeles.

Asia's third single, The Sleeping Dog, was released back in July and has a must-see accompanying video you can see here.

Asia adopted Aba through the HIT Living Foundation who direct their energies in areas where they believe the world's voiceless need it most - animal welfare with a focus in dog rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming, domestic and international community outreach and animal welfare education. To adopt, foster, volunteer or see available free resources visit hitlivingfoundation.org

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We're posting the video of some of our favorite episodes starting with the hard rocking couple Richie Kotzen and Julia Lage who visit the show to introduce us to their 2.5 year old brown Doberman Rusty who succeeds their two previous dobies Cheech and Zeus. Richie and Julia are terrific dog parents who give their dogs the love, space and patience to thrive. Hear all about the different dynamics and personalities between the three dogs and much, much more in this highly entertaining and informative episode.

Richie and Julia adopted their dogs from Doberman Pinscher & Little Paws Rescue, located in rural Fillmore, California, and since 1987 have rescued more than 9,000 dogs. Support is provided by a small army of dedicated volunteers and staff members. To adopt, foster or make a donation visit dobiesandlittlepawsrescue.org 

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This week we welcome the self described "ramblin' soul" that is singer-songwriter Melissa Carper, the Austin, TX treasure who's been highly acclaimed by NPR, Rolling Stone, and No Depression. Melissa introduces us to her rescue dog Georgia Peach who is suspected to be about 10 years old and looks to be part Whippet and part Mountain Cur. We also can't have a conversation about dogs without including Betty Boo who was a Black Lab/American Bulldog mix and had a profound impact on Melissa.

Melissa's latest album Borned in Ya was released on July 19th and is brimming with her signature blend of jazz, vintage R&B, and old-school country. To order and see tour dates visit melissacarper.com

Melissa's shout out goes to the Doris Day Animal Foundation that was founded in 1978 as the Doris Day Pet Foundation by legendary performer, with a straightforward mission that continues to this day:  to help animals and the people who love them.  As a grant-giving charity, DDAF funds other 501(c)(3) organizations across the United States that directly care for and protect animals. To learn more about their programs, scholarships and grants visit dorisdayanimalfoundation.org

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I can't think of a better summer guest than Mark Bryan, the Grammy winning lead guitarist and founding member of Hootie and the Blowfish. Mark brings us up to speed on his 5 year old golden retriever siblings Riggins and Rosie and introduces us to his partner's two 2 year old toy poodle siblings Leo and Max who are all currently accompanying Mark on the Hootie and the Blowfish Summer Camp with Trucks Tour that runs through September.

Mark just dropped his Latin-flavored new single Don't Change a Thing this past Friday ahead of his forthcoming solo album Popped that's due out in October. To keep up with Mark go to markbryanmusic.com

Mark chose to give his shout out to bandmate Dean Felber who founded Dean's Dogs with his wife Andrea. Dean's Dogs is a unique 501c3 non-profit organization committed to rescuing and rehoming dogs in need. Inspired by their love for music and animals, Dean combines his passions by tossing to fans guitar picks adorned with the faces of adoptable dogs during his performances. Each pick represents a dog that you can help support through donations. For events, partnerships and donations visit deansdogs.org to learn more.

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Great to have the opportunity to talk dogs with none other than drummer extraordinaire John Tempesta who rose to prominence playing with White Zombie, Testament, Helmet and has occupied the drum throne for The Cult since 2006. John gives us the scoop on Luna, his 6 year old German Shepherd, Siberian Husky, American Pit Bull mix and reminisces about his childhood dogs and other animals he grew up with in the Bronx.

John is giving a well deserved shout out to three dog services. He adopted Luna from Tobie's Small Dog Rescue whose mission is to provide temporary care and shelter for stray, abandoned and relinquished dogs, and to place into responsible and caring forever homes. To adopt, foster or donate visit tobiessmalldogrescue.org

Luna has enjoyed training, day care and boarding from LAK9s which is perfect for pet owners needing a safe, fun and supervised outlet for their pets. For services, hours and rates go to lak9s.com

Luna has also taken advantage of the services at Whitaker Dog Day Camp who offer everything from daycare and boarding to training and grooming. Find a full list of their offerings at whitakerdogcare.com

This episode of the Rocker Dog podcast is sponsored by rōmng, a premium lifestyle brand that features dog products motivated by nature. Their bio-based and 100% compostable plant-based dog poop bags are a great alternative to your standard plastic poop bags and are available for single and subscription orders! They have a special discount for our listeners and members, use code ROCKERDOG to get 20% off your 1st purchase including 20% off the first 3 orders if you sign up for one of their poop bag subscriptions! Place an order now at romng.com. 

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It's always great to talk with a passionate rescue dog advocate like this week's guest Zeb Dekofsky of Tribal Seeds. Zeb was an active dog foster before he saved his 12 year old American Bully Koa minutes from euthanasia. His wife brought Benji, a 9 year old terrier mix, to the relationship and is also rescue.

Tribal Seeds new album Ancient Blood is out now and features special guest artists like Twinkle Brothers + romain virgo + kabaka pyramid + The Movement + hollie cook + The Elovaters + Hector Roots Lewis + hempress sativa + pat Boy + Natalia Doco & more

Zeb chose to give a well-earned shout out to Bullies and Buddies who are dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating and finding loving homes for bullies and other buddy breeds in Southern California. They are a foster-based rescue and rely solely on volunteers and donors to keep their doors open. To join their mission and help make a difference to a dog in need visit bulliesandbuddies.com to learn more.

This episode of the Rocker Dog podcast is sponsored by rōmng, a premium lifestyle brand that features dog products motivated by nature. Their bio-based and 100% compostable plant-based dog poop bags are a great alternative to your standard plastic poop bags and are available for single and subscription orders! They have a special discount for our listeners and members, use code ROCKERDOG to get 20% off your 1st purchase including 20% off the first 3 orders if you sign up for one of their poop bag subscriptions! Place an order now at romng.com. 

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Since we're no stranger to dog loving drummers on this show it's only fitting to have a conversation with Late Night with Seth Meyers producer Eric Leiderman who spearheads the 8G Band sit-in that features a popular guest drummer each week. To top it off Eric is a bonafide mini-Schnauzer fan boy with a long family history with the breed and is the dog Dad to 3 year old Moose and 10 year old Buddy.

Catch Late Night with Seth Meyers each weeknight at 12:35 ET on NBC and streaming on Peacock whenever you damn well please.

Eric gives a shout out to the ASPCA who, for more than 150 years, have led the way in fighting cruelty, rescuing and securing adoptions for animals in need, and driving significant legislative change that protects their lives and welfare. To find out more about the myriad of ways you can help support their cause visit aspca.org

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