Best Is It Dad Rock Yet Podcasts (2025)

1
314 - Satanic Ska Is Christian Death Metal 1:22:10

2d ago1:22:10

1:22:10

Matt and Mikey pontificate on hardcore and its impact on their lives. Satanic ska does come up at some point. On this week's Right Profile: AXE COLLECTOR Spiritworld Check Us Out: Patreon Sixth and Center Publishing Musical Attribution: Licensed through NEOSounds. “5 O’Clock Shadow,” “America On the Move,” “Baby You Miss Me,” “Big Fat Gypsy,” “Bubb…

1
313 - A Grotesque Type of Entertainment 1:11:27

9d ago1:11:27

1:11:27

Shane and Mikey do the news, and begin to suspect they've somehow fallen into the past, circa 2002. One thing is for certain: time is a flat circle, no one dies, and everyone lives for fucking ever. On this week's Right Profile: Guiltless Knelt Check Us Out: Patreon Sixth and Center Publishing Musical Attribution: Licensed through NEOSounds. “5 O’C…

1
311 - The Aesthetic Is Boredom 1:13:50

23d ago1:13:50

1:13:50

This week we wax poetic about the new Turnstile song, and Matt regales us with tales of United Blood. On this week's Right Profile: Ecca Vandal Speedway Combust Check Us Out: Patreon Sixth and Center Publishing Musical Attribution: Licensed through NEOSounds. “5 O’Clock Shadow,” “America On the Move,” “Baby You Miss Me,” “Big Fat Gypsy,” “Bubble Up…

1
310 - Lonely Like Swamp Thing 1:13:34

1M ago1:13:34

1:13:34

Matt and Mikey have a deep and nostalgic conversation about hardcore and the latest Contact tour. That's really it. No funny joke description. Okay, fart. On this week's Right Profile: Naysayer Ingrown Click this link to pre-order Liam Fleming's new weird fiction anthology Flytrap and Other Stories. Check Us Out: Patreon Sixth and Center Publishing…

1
309 - Records of the Year So Far (Spring 2025): You Will Never Be One of Him 1:04:33

1M ago1:04:33

1:04:33

And the journey begins. Self-Titled by you, infinite Self-Titled by anvilchandelier The Bad Fire by Mogwai Lonely People With Power by Deafheaven Gold by Scour Burn Yourself Alive by The Warriors Powersucker by Young Widows Ashen Skies by Azshara Prologue by Balmora Somewhere Else by The Drew Thomson Foundation The Screaming of the Valkyries by Cra…

1
EPISODE RE-RELEASE - 258 - I'm More of A Frasierhead: An (Old) Interview with Liam Fleming 1:28:24

1M ago1:28:24

1:28:24

Our friend Liam has book. We're publishing it. It's called Flytrap and Other Stories. It's weird, unique, beautiful, and horrifying. Enjoy this interview with Liam from last year. Pre-order his book below. And check out a more recent interview Mikey did with Liam on Wasteland: Check Us Out: Patreon Sixth and Center Publishing Musical Attribution: L…

1
308 - You Want Some Watah Buttah? 1:17:32

1M ago1:17:32

1:17:32

Matt's on a plane this week, so Shane and Mikey tackle the most saliant topics of the day: the Zulu and GEL controversies. OH BOY. But Matt checks in with a few updates from Contact's Spring Break tour to lighten the mood. On this week's Right Profile: The Drew Thomson Foundation Azshara Check Us Out: Patreon Sixth and Center Publishing Musical Att…

1
307 - All Dives, No Stage 1:09:49

2M ago1:09:49

1:09:49

This week we talk Mikey's engagement, the Earth Crisis/Integrity split, and Rick Ta Life's meltdown. Whew. What a rollercoaster. On this week's Right Profile: Rosemary Xiao Mindz Eye Check Us Out: Patreon Sixth and Center Publishing Musical Attribution: Licensed through NEOSounds. “5 O’Clock Shadow,” “America On the Move,” “Baby You Miss Me,” “Big …

1
306 - Volcom Hat Wearing Racists 1:14:51

2M ago1:14:51

1:14:51

This week we discuss the reanimation of Warped Tour, and reminisce about dirt boogers. On this week's Right Profile: Hippie Trim Missing Link Twilight Force Check Us Out: Patreon Sixth and Center Publishing Musical Attribution: Licensed through NEOSounds. “5 O’Clock Shadow,” “America On the Move,” “Baby You Miss Me,” “Big Fat Gypsy,” “Bubble Up,” “…

1
305 - Secret Joe Taco 1:24:12

3M ago1:24:12

1:24:12

Matt is off this week, so Shane and Mikey fling picks back and forth until someone dies. Topics include cartel violence, goblin war, Brazilian treats, and much, much more! On this week's Forgotten Freshness: Living Eyes The End Episode links: Misty Mountain Gaming Ed Calderon Hunter by A Life Once Lost Check Us Out: Patreon Sixth and Center Publish…

1
304 - Just Let Those Knuckles Drag 1:23:14

3M ago1:23:14

1:23:14

This week we get philosophical about moshing. Make sure you've got your gym shorts handy and do a couple of old guy pretend stretches. It won't matter: you're going to fuck up your spine no matter what. On this week's Right Profile: Walking Wounded Bad Beat Sonata Arctica Check Us Out: Patreon Sixth and Center Publishing Musical Attribution: Licens…

1
303 - The Naughty Aughties 1:25:27

3M ago1:25:27

1:25:27

This week we talk hardcore of the 2000's, admittedly our heyday. Shane puts forth the theory that the ska and swing booms of the late 90's were directly responsible for Jane Doe and Matt and Mikey are here for it. On this week's Forgotten Freshness: Outbreak Soul Control The Banner Check Us Out: Patreon Sixth and Center Publishing Musical Attributi…

1
302 - We Thought You'd Make Us Call You Mazefeather: An Interview with Codie Jones of Dungeon Crawl 1:08:49

3M ago1:08:49

1:08:49

We got him. The Maze Controller himself. This week we're talking to Codie of Dungeon Crawl, whose 2024 LP Maze Controller was the only record of the year the three of us could agree on without violence. If you like dungeons, steeds, broadswords, flails, and/or scrolls, this episode is for you. Check Us Out: Patreon Sixth and Center Publishing Music…

1
301 - Split Records: Right Down the Goddamn Middle 1:15:01

4M ago1:15:01

1:15:01

This week we talk our favorite splits, which are single records shared by two or more bands. It's sort of like when you can't afford to live like a human being in this country anymore and you have to share one space between many people because the powers that be just want to swallow everything for themselves and watch everyone else rot in the fucki…

1
300 - It's Time To Party: An Meaningful Dialogue Concerning Andrew W.K. 1:35:14

4M ago1:35:14

1:35:14

Welp. We made it. Episode 300. And we wanted to do something special. So, here's us discussing the guy who showed us that partying could be literally anything, even if it's just recording three-hundred episodes of a podcast that doesn't have even half that many listeners. I KID. Episode Links: Andrew W.K.'s Kit Kat commercial "Party Hard" music vid…

1
299.5 - When I'm Wrong, I Don't Care 1:33:34

4M ago1:33:34

1:33:34

This week, Matt was in hell, so Shane and I decided to give you more of what you've never asked for. Lists abound as we attempt to keep things positive for the new year. Do we rise above our baser instincts, or do we flush ourselves down the toilet of negativity? You'll just have to listen to find out. On this week's Forgotten Freshness: Pulling Te…

1
299 - 25 In 2025: This One's About My Moped 1:28:31

4M ago1:28:31

1:28:31

This week we take a look back at some of our favorite records that turn 25 in 2025, which throws us into an existential spiral. Everything we know and love will pass away as Father Time has his way with us all. On this week's Right Profile: Basilisk by J. Robbins Overtures of Uprising by Exulansis Witness What Remains by No Truth Check Us Out: Patr…

1
298 - Records of the Year (2024): No Net Shall Hold Me 1:15:49

5M ago1:15:49

1:15:49

Another year, another unwieldly list of music you'd be clueless about save for the backbreaking work we do on this goddamn show. It's the Lord's work, truly. Do You Still Love Me? by Planes Mistaken For Stars Year of the Pest by Pest Control Yom-Ma-Lok by Whispers I Hope I Die Here by No Cure Maze Controller by Dungeon Crawl Bad Jazz by Virginity E…

1
297 - Spaghetti Drunk 1:39:38

5M ago1:39:38

1:39:38

Matt's off communing with unknowable beings of pure light, so Shane and I are left here to devour each other in this hell. Unleash the lists! Pre-order Cursebreaker by Matt's band Contact right here! On this week's Right Profile: Midwife Peeling Flesh Links from this week's episode: Port Orange Boxing and Fitness Dave Hause Title Fight Check Us Out…

1
296 - Billiam Graham Cracker 1:29:01

5M ago1:29:01

1:29:01

This week we discuss the real-life Killer Croc, discover the most influential band in our shared history, learn a bit more about the not-so-jolly Saint Nicholas, and shallow dive the controversial phenomenon of Christ(ian)mas Hardcore. On this week's Forgotten Freshness: The Swellers Reality Slap Revenge Therapy If you want to download the Revenge …

1
295 - Crowd Kimmel 1:14:36

5M ago1:14:36

1:14:36

This week we discuss Mikey's newfound appreciation for dramatic sports entertainment, some great new records, the horrors of Saint Nicholas, and Jimmy Kimmel appearing at a Knocked Loose show. On this week's Right Profile: Heart To Gold Torchia Regional Justice Center Check Us Out: Patreon Sixth and Center Publishing Musical Attribution: Licensed t…

1
294 - The Spaghetti Room 1:15:22

6M ago1:15:22

1:15:22

This week we turn the show into a Dungeon Crawl podcast. Oh, and we discuss whether or not hardcore is art. Spoiler alert: it isn't. Unless it is. Also, yes, we had some audio difficulties with Matt's track this week. We should have it fixed for next week. I'M SORRY DON'T HIT ME. On this week's Right Profile: Dungeon Crawl Squint American Thrills C…

1
293 - The Yeti Returns 1:10:34

6M ago1:10:34

1:10:34

We return from hiatus to scream about the Rockville lineup so far, CKY VS Alien Ant Farm, how Mikey didn't know Counterparts was a good band, and more. On this week's Right Profile: SHOGUN Living Gate Check Us Out: Patreon Sixth and Center Publishing Musical Attribution: Licensed through NEOSounds. “5 O’Clock Shadow,” “America On the Move,” “Baby Y…

1
292 - It Scaries Me: A Belated Halloween Celebration 1:10:28

6M ago1:10:28

1:10:28

This week, we bequeath unto you, a belated one-size-fits-all Halloween episode. We talk movies, non-Misfits Halloween punk records, how Mikey narrowly avoided going full horror punk, and, for some reason, 90's electro-edgelord cyberpunks, the Prodigy. On this week's Forgotten Freshness: Self-Titled by Dead Man's Bones It's A Shame... by Ed Gein The…

1
Linkin Park - Hybrid Theory - 2000 33:40

7M ago33:40

33:40

In this week's episode of Is It Dad Rock Yet? Martin quizzes Steve on Linkin Park's Hybrid Theory. This is our last episode, we hope you enjoy.

1
291 - Records of the Year So Far (Fall 2024): I Don't Even Like Bananas 1:31:38

7M ago1:31:38

1:31:38

As the year winds down and we all get a little closer to our inevitable demise, we lob these musical suggestion grenades right at your face. Our records of the year for the fall of 2024: 80/20 by The Dopamines Fate & Alcohol by Japandroids Demo '24 by Face the Pain Flipping / It's Inside You by CANDY Cool World by Chat Pile How To Begin by Downhaul…

1
290 - One and One Are Five: Tofurkey Leatherface 1:23:53

7M ago1:23:53

1:23:53

We return to an old standby this week while Matt Moment watches the mentally ill beat the blood from one another. Enjoy the picks. On this week's Forgotten Freshness: Trash Talk King Django Check Us Out: Patreon Sixth and Center Publishing Musical Attribution: Licensed through NEOSounds. “5 O’Clock Shadow,” “America On the Move,” “Baby You Miss Me,…

1
Killswitch Engage - Alive or Just Breathing - 2002 w/ Phil Vernon 59:47

7M ago59:47

59:47

This week on Is It Dad Rock Yet? Martin and Steve are joined by Phil Vernon, the host of the Riff n Chips podcast and guitarist of post metal band, Copse. Phil's album of choice was the metalcore classic 'Alive or Just Breathing' from Killswitch Engage. Phil was an awesome guest. It's a great episode. We hope you enjoy. Find out more about Riff n C…

1
289 - Hot Takes, Not Snakes: They Are the Reason That Everything Is Wrong 1:13:57

7M ago1:13:57

1:13:57

This week we each pick a musical hill to die on and go to our graves screaming. Which of punk rock's sacred cows did we slaughter? You'll have to listen to find out. GET THE KNIFE. Check out @easttnhardcore on Instagram to contribute to Hurricane Helene relief. Check out our buddy Matt Randall's new band, Devil's Night. On this week's Right Profile…

1
Papa Roach - Infest - 2000 37:40

7M ago37:40

37:40

This week on Is It Dad Rock Yet? Steve quizzes Martin on the Nu Metal classic, Infest, from Papa Roach. Infest was the first album that Martin and Steve spoke about on the podcast. It took them 4-5 hours to record and the finished product was a bit shit, to say the least. They decided it was time to revisit the first ever episode they recorded and …

1
288 - Night Shift Party Weekend 3 1:19:56

8M ago1:19:56

1:19:56

This week we talk the ripping extravaganza that was Night Shift Party Weekend 3. On this week's Forgotten Freshness: Spitalfield The Creeps The Scaries Check Us Out: Patreon Sixth and Center Publishing Musical Attribution: Licensed through NEOSounds. “5 O’Clock Shadow,” “America On the Move,” “Baby You Miss Me,” “Big Fat Gypsy,” “Bubble Up,” “C’est…

1
287 - Tight Five 1:11:55

8M ago1:11:55

1:11:55

This week, Matt and Mikey recount the darkest creative endeavor they ever became involved in: stand-up comedy. The open mic is a hellscape populated with lonely demons and only the most broken freaks will thrive there. On this week's Right Profile: Blood On My Hands Berthold City Sturgill Simpson Check Us Out: Patreon Sixth and Center Publishing Mu…

1
Poison The Well - The Opposite of December... A Season of Separation - 1999 w/ Lure In 1:01:09

8M ago1:01:09

1:01:09

This week on Is It Dad Rock Yet? Martin and Steve are joined, once again, by Cam and Jonny from the chaotic Manchester noise makers, Lure In. They're here to tell us about their new album 'We Are All Going To Hell', which is available on Spotify here. We quiz them on the metalcore masterpiece that is Poison The Well's 'The Opposite of December...A …

1
286 - Gibberish, Germany 1:12:54

8M ago1:12:54

1:12:54

This week we delve into the most hard-hitting stories of the day, like how Dave Grohl feels the need to Twitter shame himself and how Linkin Park hired a cult member and it really pissed off the guy from At the Drive-In. It's all bad, folks. On this week's Right Profile: Temple Guard Trendsome Vantage Point Check Us Out: Patreon Sixth and Center Pu…

1
285 - Would You Like To House Four Polite Dads? 1:13:42

8M ago1:13:42

1:13:42

Shane is swimming with sharks and volcano diving, so it's just Matt and Mikey this week. Matt recounts the Dominion Invasion Tour 2024 which is responsible for his shredded vocal cords and impending backeotomy. On this week's Right Profile: Victim of Suffering Violent Life Violent Death Episode links: Get your ticket to the Axis reunion! Get your t…

1
Incubus - Make Yourself - 1999 w/ The Lonely Youth 38:04

8M ago38:04

38:04

This week on Is It Dad Rock Yet? Martin and Steve are joined by Sam from The Lonely Youth, an alt rock band from Hull, in the UK. Sam chose the 1999 alternative metal/funk rock album 'Make Yourself' from 'Incubus'. Find out more about The Lonely Youth Facebook Instagram Spotify

1
284 - 30 Seconds To Mars Comes Out and I'm Already Annoyed 1:17:55

8M ago1:17:55

1:17:55

The great AI metalcore takeover has begun. We let the robots know that the way to world domination is not through Jesus Piece's Spotify profile. Also, Shane's mom almost got in a fight at an AFI show. And finally, the singer of Cancer Christ goes full Nic Cage Rampage. Matt Moment will return September 9, but he sent us some great audio updates fro…

1
283 - Todd Jones's Laser Eyes Will Get Us If We Go To FYA Fest 1:02:46

9M ago1:02:46

1:02:46

This week we swap opinions on and stories of the many, many, many great bands playing FYA in January 2025. The promoters changed the venue since the initial announcement so we didn't really talk about the controversy, but we did express our displeasure with Think I Care not even getting the logo treatment on the flier. We also talk Todd Jones's pro…

1
Jimmy Eat World - Bleed American - 2001 36:21

9M ago36:21

36:21

This week on Is It Dad Rock Yet? Steve chooses the fourth studio album from Jimmy Eat World, Bleed American.

1
282 - Big Chicken: An Interview With Florida Hardcore Legends Axis 1:03:23

9M ago1:03:23

1:03:23

This week we get to talk to two of our old friends and former bandmates, Pat and Dylan from Florida Hardcore legends, Axis. Breakeven Booking Presents: Axis, Deflect, Slow Fire Pistol, and Smelter (9/13) Episode Links: Axis Gouge Away Karmic Wheels Check Us Out: Patreon Sixth and Center Publishing Musical Attribution: Licensed through NEOSounds. “5…

1
Daft Punk - Discovery - 2001 33:32

9M ago33:32

33:32

This week on Is It Dad Rock Yet? Martin chose the disco inspired house album 'Discovery' from French electronic duo 'Daft Punk'. It's kind of outside the genre's that we usually choose, but Daft Punk seemed to cross that bridge into the alternative scene somehow. Anyways, it's a great episode, we hope you enjoy.…

1
281 - No One Likes Tim Pool and "Blistered" Is the Only Hardcore Music Video 1:07:00

9M ago1:07:00

1:07:00

This week we reach new acceptance and understanding of the term "skramz," insult right wing douchebag Tim Pool's thin-skinned land grab of a DIY skatepark, and talk the debatable importance of hardcore music videos. "Blistered" by Strife "Get Beer" by White Kaps "Inevitability (Killed Mikey the Meatball)" by We're Not Dead On this week's Right Prof…

1
280 - MAGA Mosh 51:16

10M ago51:16

51:16

We had a litany of technical difficulties this week, the main result being that Mikey sounds like he recorded from inside a tin can. Also, Matt was sick, out of town, and podcasting from a hotel bed like a duke. Our apologies. We did our best. Next week we will return to our regularly scheduled fidelity. This week we get into the phenomenon of cons…

1
Microwave - Stovall - 2014 w/ Looseleaf 44:38

10M ago44:38

44:38

This week on Is It Dad Rock Yet? Martin and Steve are joined by Lewis and Dan from Looseleaf, an alternative emo band from Southend and Brighton, to be quizzed on the 2014 debut album from the Atlanta emo outfit, Microwave. It's a good one, Lewis and Dan were awesome guests, we hope you enjoy. Find out more about Looseleaf: ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠…

1
279 - Records of the Year So Far (Summer 2024): Hardcore Rhinoplasty 1:27:43

10M ago1:27:43

1:27:43

This week we run down the best of the best records for the year so far. No surprise, Mikey picked mostly metal, Matt picked mostly hardcore, and Shane picked mostly stuff to upset Mikey. Our records of the year so far: Plagues Upon Plagues by Sect Life's Cold Grasp by Domain Demo '24 by Face the Pain Underwater Over There by Unwed Sailor Hellven by…

1
278 - Legendary Friendship Groups 1:17:35

10M ago1:17:35

1:17:35

This week we rattle on about what roving gangs of marauders added to and subtracted from the scene. If you've ever been punched for standing incorrectly, this one's for you. On this week's Right Profile: Hollow Leg Virginity Tulpa Support our pals: Spiker Motorsports Dead Tank Records Night Shift Merch Check Us Out: Patreon Sixth and Center Publish…

1
Iron Maiden - Somewhere in Time - 1986 w/ Andy Gilmour of Hundred Reasons, Raging Speedhorn, Freeze the Atlantic, Hectares 58:11

10M ago58:11

58:11

This week on Is It Dad Rock Yet? Martin and Steve are joined by Andy Gilmour, the bassist for Hundred Reasons, Raging Speedhorn, Freeze the Atlantic and Hectares. Andy chose the 1986 Iron Maiden album, Somewhere in Time to be quizzed about. Andy was an awesome guest.

1
277 - Hardcore Storytime: Axis 1:12:16

10M ago1:12:16

1:12:16

Matt is out this week so it's just myself and Dr. Spiker. We talk Capulet Fest's idiot meltdown and the Axis reunion, as well as reminisce about being members of said band who played the same instrument at different times. On this week's Right Profile: watts Tombflower Last Defeat Episode Links: Get your Night Shift Party Weekend 3 pass! Check Us O…

1
276 - Lowly Tarnished (featuring Ace Stallings from Mutually Assured Destruction) 1:13:43

11M ago1:13:43

1:13:43

This week we have a full-on nerd-out with Ace Stallings, vocalist of Mutually Assured Destruction. We talk the wonder and frustration of Elden Ring, loving entertainment that hates you, and how hardcore needs way more lore. Episode Links: Listen to M.A.D.'s newest EP, Hexer. Purchase M.A.D.'s Ascension LP from Triple B Records. Check our Ace's tape…

1
The Used - Self Titled - 2002 39:52

11M ago39:52

39:52

This week on Is It Dad Rock Yet? Martin quizzes Steve on the smash hit Emo/Screamo album, The Used, from the Utah quartet, released in 2002. Martin chose the album this week, and he puts Steve's The Used knowledge through its paces.

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Is It Dad Rock Yet Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen