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October 30, 2026 · 1 hr 13 min

Do you dare to believe that just before the turn of the century, a Kentucky singer-songwriter was trying to warn us about the devil of Little St. James? That's just one of many piercing, "relevant" theories posited in this episode, which…
5 Phantasmagoric Goth Bands More People Need to Know

October 23, 2026 · 31 min

Just in time for Halloween, Ross goes on a free-roaming exploration of some of the lesser known bands to emerge from late 70s and early 80s goth scene. We all know the Cure and Joy Division, but what about the people who never quite…
Alice in Chains - Dirt

October 16, 2026 · 1 hr 12 min

Yeeaahhhhh, they come to snuff the sad dads....you know we ain't gonna diiieeeiiieeeiiiee!!!!! That's right, the guys are tackling Alice in Chains' magnum opus, the ultimate paean to junk, in all its grungy, grimy glory. Topics include…
Butt Rock: Pt. I

October 9, 2026 · 1 hr 2 min

In this ripping rump through rock radio past, Ryan, Ross, and Ben wax poetic about that most posterior of subjects: butt rock. Where does post-grunge end and butt rock begin? Are Nickelback and Coldplay basically the same? How are the 1996…
Bruce Springsteen - Born to Run

October 2, 2026 · 1 hr 23 min

The fellas are back tacking the Boss's iconic 1975 breakthrough record Born to Run. Hailed by critics, beloved by fans, and meh-ed by half your podcast hosts, this record crystallizes and epitomizes the Springsteen experience - which makes…

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Top 5 Beatles and Rolling Stones Songs

September 25, 2026 · 1 hr 15 min

Ben and Ross are back with another humdinger of an episode - this time debating their favorite Beatles and Rolling Stones songs. Did the Beatles need to make Billy Preston a full-time member? Did the Stones miss their calling as…
Bill Evans - You Must Believe In Spring

September 18, 2026 · 1 hr 27 min

For the first time ever, the guys tackle jazz by dissecting Bill Evans' posthumous 1980 record You Must Believe In Spring. From Evans' own often-tragic life, to his connections to jazz luminaries, to how your head distorts the sound of…
Our Top 5 Movie Soundtracks of All Time

September 11, 2026 · 1 hr 5 min

On this week's episode, Ben and Ross break down their respective top 5 movie soundtracks, debating what actually makes a good needle drop, can the soundtrack be great when the movie sucks, and were the aughts a golden era for music in TV…
MJ Lenderman - Manning Fireworks

September 4, 2026 · 1 hr 3 min

The fellas are back with their first all new episode in three years! On their return voyage, they dive deep into North Carolinian sad-dad-of-the-future MJ Lenderman's breakthrough record Manning Fireworks, discussing his penchant for funny…
Eminem - The Slim Shady LP [January 23, 2023}

August 25, 2026 · 1 hr 14 min

The guys return with a listener-requested episode diving into Eminem's breakthrough 1999 album The Slim Shady LP. They discuss just how potently offensive this record still is decades later, the magic of Dr. Dre's production, the best MCs…
Rob Zombie - Hellbilly Deluxe [October 24, 2022]

August 25, 2026 · 57 min

The guys are back with a very special Halloween episode breaking down the Devil's Reject himself, Mr. Rob Zombie. Discussed are his early days with White Zombie, his knack for synthesizing new trends in alternative music into his own…
Best Albums 1990—Today Pt.3 [October 11, 2022]

August 25, 2026 · 1 hr 30 min

The guys continue their exercise in list making and engage in some horse trading to try to get this unwieldy thing under control. Discussed are entry-level electronic music for indie rock fans, how much credit to give legendary artists…

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About the show

Official home of the Sad Dad Radio Hour. Exploring the boundaries of sad dad tunes since 2018. Probably listening to Sabbath. Broadcasting from the heart of Louisville, Kentucky.