Raising Kids And Rocking Out | Rick Robles on Shoe Biters Music + Fatherhood

Ever heard a voice so familiar you’d swear it lives in your living room? That voice might just belong to our guest, Rick Robles. Rick isn’t just a celebrated voiceover artist—he’s also a dad of two and the creative force behind Shoe Biters, a ‘90s-inspired animated rock band for kids. We dive into how Rick’s work has evolved from playful songs for his two young boys to a fully developed animated world and gigs at elementary schools around the country.

Topics include:

•  How becoming a dad inspired Rick  to create a '90s-inspired kids' rock band and animated series.
•  The journey from writing simple, personal songs for his kids to developing a full-fledged world with storylines, characters, and positive messages.
•  Collaborating creatively with friends and family—including the influence of Rick's wife, a behavioral therapist, on integrating social-emotional learning into music.
•  Using live music, videos, and school assemblies to connect with kids and teach values like resilience, perseverance, and empathy.
•  Reflections on the challenges and rewards of family road trips, parenting young kids, and navigating sibling dynamics.
•  The real value of modeling behavior, showing vulnerability, and self-reflection as a parent.
•  And more!

LINKS
Shoe Biters (official)
Shoe Biters (YouTube)
Rick Robles Voiceover
Pointmade
AdamFlaherty.tv
Stuffed Animal (Marc's kids' music)
Modern Dadhood (website)
DEATH AND (YouTube)
This Headache Journey (Apple Podcasts)
Caspar Babypants
Spencer Albee
MD (Instagram)
MD (Facebook)
MD (YouTube)
MD (TikTok)

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