Rocker Dogcast

Mario Quintero of the dark and dynamic band Spotlights pays the show a visit to get us acquainted with his senior dogs Melvin Alfonso, a 13 year old Chihuahua who hates everyone and Louisa Maria (Lulu), a 12 year old Chihuahua/Maltese/Mini Poodle who loves vegetables.

Spotlights will be back out on the road supporting Mr. Bungle on their summer tour of the U.K. For dates and venues visit spotlightstheband.com

Mario chose to give a shout out to Trusted House Sitters who help people find free & unique homestays around the world, in exchange for caring for adorable pets. For membership and more information visit trustedhousesitters.com.

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Influential punk/hardcore/noise-rock musician Justin Pearson of such bands as The Locust, Deaf Club and Dead Club joins the show to tell us all about his 7 year old Cocker Spaniel Captain, his current blind foster Winston and his dearly departed dog Gee Gee who was a bonafide member of the San Diego music community.

Justin gives a well deserved shout out to San Diego Spaniel Rescue which is an all volunteer based organization dedicated to providing breed education, rescue, fostering, medical and adoption services for abused, abandoned and/or homeless Cocker Spaniels. To support their efforts go to http://www.sdsr.org/

Another shout out goes to South Bark, a longstanding San Diego full-service groomer that offers training and more. For a full list of services visit https://www.southbark.com/

For more pics and clips of Justin, Captain and all our guests and their dogs follow the show on Instagram.

We're wrapping up January with a Q&A with former co-founding member of The Mowgli's, singer-songwriter Colin Dieden, who now performs under the nickname Little Hurt and has enjoyed a string of indie rock hits like Alaska and I Can Do Better Than You. Colin introduces us to his sweater loving 3 year old Terrier/Chihuahua mix Sweetie who was rescued from a troubling hoarding situation.

Colin chose to give his shout out to Wagmor Pet Rescue whose mission is to rescue, rehabilitate, and re-home dogs in need and Toby's Small Dog Rescue who aim to provide temporary care and shelter for stray, abandoned and relinquished dogs, and to place into responsible and caring forever homes. Click on the links to learn more about how to adopt, foster, volunteer or donate.

For more pics and clips of Colin, Sweetie and all our guests follow us @rockerdogpodcast.

This week we're happy to have Sarah Tudzin of Illuminati Hotties on the show to talk about her (approximately) 4-5 year old pit bull mix Maeby and her partner's pup Zeus who's a 9 year old German Shepherd mix. Besides steering the ship for Illuminati Hotties, Sarah is also a producer and engineer who's worked with Speedy Ortiz, Sir Chloe and Boy Genius's The Record which, as of this writing, is up for three Grammy Awards.

Sarah elected to give a shout out to local SPCA's everywhere who are always looking for volunteers, fosters and of course adopters. Her local SPCA in Los Angles is dedicated to the prevention of cruelty to animals through education, law enforcement, intervention and advocacy. To learn more visit spcala.com

For more pics and clips of Sarah, Maeby and Zeus follow us on Instagram.

Prolific singer-songwriter MORGXN joins the show to tell us all about his 10 year old boxer mix Stevie whom he rescued from being euthanized after seeing a post of her on Facebook. We cover a lot of ground including how Stevie benefits MORGXN's mental health, their move from Los Angeles back to Tennessee and Stevie's talent at acting as MORGXN's A&R rep.

MORGXN's new album Beacon is yours to be had February 2 on all streaming platforms and available for pre-order on Bandcamp.

MORGXN chose to give a shout out to Den Urban Dog Retreat in Los Angeles who offer spa services, grooming, daycare, boarding, training and more. To book your free "Meet N’ Greet" call 833.336.7225 or visit denurbandog.com

If you know legendary drummer Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater, The Winery Dogs) at all you know he has unabashed affection for his 13.5 year old Maltese/Yorkie mix Mickey who's a constant presence on his social media. So it was a pleasure having Mike on the show to hear all about Mickey and his adventures, fans and health updates.

Keep up with Mickey on Instagram at @mickey_portnoy (if you're not one of his 12.7K followers already!)

To see pics and clips of Mike and Mickey follow the show on Instagram at @rockerdogpodcast

Backstage Bowie is a female 10 year old golden retriever whose Instagram account documents her, and her great grand puppy Stevie's, experiences hanging out with band members and crew at amphitheaters, stadiums and arenas in the Midwest. Recounting Bowie's stories for us is her human Lindsay Gjerde who is a production manager with Live Nation.

Follow Bowie and Stevie on Instagram @backstagebowie

Lindsay, Bowie and Stevie chose to give a shout out to Retrieve a Golden of the Midwest who provide Golden Retrievers and Golden Retriever mixes a second chance through education, advocacy, rescue, and community outreach primarily in Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, and western Wisconsin. Since 1985, RAGOM has rescued and rehomed more than 10,000 Golden Retrievers and Golden Retriever mixes. To adopt, foster, volunteer or donate visit ragom.org

For clips and pics of Bowie and Stevie follow us on Instagram @rockerdogpodcast

Nashville by way of Fort Lauderdale singer-songwriter Lydia Luce checks into the podcast to introduce us to her 3 year old outdoor adventure loving Aussie/Border Collie mix Bobby who enjoys kayaking, camping, paddle boarding and hiking. Just keep her away from those pesky rollerbladers and skateboarders.

Lydia's second full-length LP Florida Girl is out now and available on CD, vinyl and streaming.

Lydia's shout out goes to 5 Points Animal Hospital in East Nashville who since 2011 has provided comprehensive veterinary care and urgent care to pets in the Nashville community and beyond. To view their services or book an appointment visit 5pointsanimalhospital.net

To view pics and clips from our interview follow us on Instagram at @rockerdogpodcast

Guitarist, songwriter, producer and Wheelhouse Studio owner Nickolas Wheeler of The All-American Rejects joins the podcast to talk about his Warped Tour loving dog Dexter, a 16 year old Boston Terrier/Rat Terrier/Super Mutt mix, and pay respects to Phoebe his Boston Terrier/Bulldog rescue who crossed the rainbow bridge in 2018.

Nickolas elected to give a shout out to Alaqua Animal Refuge in Florida who believe that every abused, neglected and homeless animal deserves a second chance. Since its inception in 2007, Alaqua has become a recognized leader in animal rescue, welfare, cruelty prevention, and advocacy in the region, state and around the country. To adopt, foster, volunteer or donate visit Alaqua.org

To see pics and clips of Nick, Dexter and Phoebe follow the podcast on Instagram at @rockerdogpodcast

Daughtry drummer Jeremy Schaffer joins the podcast to introduce us to his two dogs Bella Boo, a 7 year old suspected Coonhound mix, and Moose, a likely Rottweiler/Lab mix.

Daughtry's latest single and video "Artificial" is out now and available wherever you stream or buy music.

Jeremy's shout out goes to Nashville Humane Association who, since 1946, have been a safe haven for at-risk, homeless and adoptable pets and are committed to finding responsible homes, controlling pet overpopulation, and promoting the humane treatment of animals, all while supporting pets and pet-families in the Nashville community. To adopt, foster, volunteer or donate visit NashvilleHumane.org.

For more pics and clips of our guests and there dogs follow us on Instagram at @rockerdogpodcast