Rocker Dog Podcast - Mike Knowlton - Unlettered

Mike Knowlton - Unlettered

12/31/24 • 22 min

Happy Holidays dog people. Among the hustle and bustle we're happy to bring you a great conversation with Mike Knowlton the multi-instrumentalists from the innovative post-punk project Unlettered who is not only a dog dad to a senior English Cocker Spaniel and ex-show dog Jack but was also a fosterer for over 40 dogs when he resided in New Jersey.

punkrockphilosophy.com called Unlettered's latest release Five Mile Point, "an unholy trinity of influences—Polvo, Sonic Youth, and Lungfish- and the result is intriguing, challenging and immersive." Hear it now on Bandcamp.

Mike chose to give a shout out to Home for Good Dogs Rescue, a non-profit organization headquartered in Berkeley Heights, NJ, who rescue dogs from high-kill shelters in the South, transport them North, and give them a second chance at life. Since their inception, they have rescued over 12,000 dogs and given them loving homes for good. To adopt, foster, volunteer or donate visit ⁠homeforgooddogs.org⁠

For more pics and clips of all our guests and their dogs follow us on Instagram at rockerdogpodcast

Previous Episode

Greg Hetson - Circle Jerks

Thrilled to have influential hardcore/punk rock legend Greg Hetson from the Circle Jerks, Bad Religion and Redd Kross on the show to talk about his 12 year old Basset Hound rescue Squishy. We hear all about Squishy's ninja like agility, iron stomach and how Green Day's Tre Cool's dad facilitated Greg's first dog adoption.

Circle Jerks will be playing this year's Coachella on April 13th and 20th after wrapping up a Spring tour in the UK. For dates and tickets visit circlejerks.net

Greg gives this week's shout out to Daphneyland Basset Hound Rescue that came to be in 2002 and with the ongoing generosity of thousands of donors, volunteers and adopters since then – and the spirit of a Basset Hound named Daphney – has made it possible for thousands of Basset Hounds lives to be saved. To adopt, foster, volunteer or donate visit daphneyland.com

For more pics and clips of Greg and Squishy follow the show on Instagram at rockerdogpodcast

Next Episode

Arejay Hale - Halestorm

We're ringing in the new year with a great new episode featuring Halestorm drummer Arejay Hale and his wife Emily who give us the backstory to rescuing their 13 year old nap loving Schnauzer mix Oreo. We address Arejay passing the Oreo "sniff test", becoming one of those "obnoxious dog dads", Oreo's recent health scare and much, much more.

Halestorm will be on tour stateside throughout January before heading overseas in May to support Iron Maiden. For dates and tickets visit halestormrocks.com

Arejay and Emily gave a full-hearted shout out to a Safe Place for Animals (SPA) who take in, care for, provide veterinary care and find loving, responsible homes for homeless, abandoned and unwanted pets around the Gallatin, Tennessee community. Open 365 days a year SPA receives no government financial assistance and relies on donations from compassionate and caring citizens in the community who want to help make a difference in the lives of animals in need. To adopt, foster, volunteer or donate visit safeplaceforanimals.com

For more pics and clips of Arejay, Emily and Oreo follow the show on Instagram at @rockerdogpodcast. Watch the full video of our interview at youtube.com/@rockerdogpodcast