Episode 111 finds Steve and Keith riding the chairlift straight into the soul of music discovery. Inspired by that eternal mountain question — what is the liftie listening to right now? — the dads talk skiing, snow culture, and the strange magic of hearing life-changing music while dangling above the trees.

Along the way, they dig into a mix of new discoveries and familiar names seen from a fresh altitude: The Grateful Dead, John Mayer, Wet Leg, Lily Allen, Amaarae, ROSALÍA (LUX), Fomies, and Hooveriii. Some of it’s warm, some of it’s icy, some of it hits like fresh powder, and some of it feels like the weird playlist blasting from a shack at the top of the mountain.

It’s a little less talk, a little more glide — music first, banter second — as The New Dad Rock continues its long, strange trip in episode 111. Strap in, lower the bar, and enjoy the ride. 🎿

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Steve goes up into the attic to sort through his CDs, what he finds will change the course of The New Dad Rock.

Tune in to reminisce about spending $20 on imported CD singles that had two crappy songs on them.

Settle the debate of whether Sugarbush is better than Killington.

And most importantly...fuck ICE!

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The dads are back—and this time, the list is real. After months of listening, debating, reshuffling, and second-guessing, Steve & Keith finally unveil their definitive Top 25 Albums of 2025. But in classic New Dad Rock fashion, they do it backwards: starting with their Album of the Year and counting all the way down to #25, unpacking the twists and surprises hidden inside every pick.

This is the victory lap. The payoff. The moment the spreadsheets, late-night texts, and questionable life choices all point toward.

Along the way, the dads break open what made 2025 such a wild, shape-shifting year in music: the art-damaged provocateurs, the bands leveling up, the newcomers melting faces, the legends refusing to quit, and the records that came out of nowhere to absolutely own their heads and their headphones.

Expect passionate defenses, good-natured outrage, accidental agreements, and at least one “Wait, that made it where on your list?” It’s thoughtful, chaotic, sentimental, and deeply nerdy—the exact energy you tune in for.

Whether you're here to discover new favorites, validate your impeccable taste, or yell at your speakers about what got snubbed, Episode 109 is your essential guide to the very best music 2025 had to offer.

Queue it up. Count it down. And long live The New Dad Rock.

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