feed01.fireside.fm Wed, 20 May 2026 14:29:52 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Roo and the Reverend https://rooandthereverend.fireside.fm Wed, 20 May 2026 14:15:04 -0500 Roo (Ruthie De Leon) and the Reverend (Dan De Leon), a daughter-and-dad band, combine vocal harmonies with keys, guitar, violin, and bass for songs ranging from alternative folk to acoustic rock and new wave. With Mac De Leon on drums, their LP, Of the Lion, moves from melancholy melodies—invoking Metric, The Smiths, The Sundays—to energetic hooks inspired by The Cure, Bob Mould, and Superchunk. en-us © 2026 Dan De Leon episodic A teen and her pastor parent share conversations and music Dan De Leon Roo (Ruthie De Leon) and the Reverend (Dan De Leon), a daughter-and-dad band, combine vocal harmonies with keys, guitar, violin, and bass for songs ranging from alternative folk to acoustic rock and new wave. With Mac De Leon on drums, their LP, Of the Lion, moves from melancholy melodies—invoking Metric, The Smiths, The Sundays—to energetic hooks inspired by The Cure, Bob Mould, and Superchunk. false music, music interviews, singer-songwriter, alternative, acoustic rock, folk pop, new wave, synth-pop Dan De Leon s-deleon@tamu.edu yes Episode 11: Making "Of the Lion" - Track 6: "It All Fell Apart" https://rooandthereverend.fireside.fm/11 3b09f76c-6b5e-451e-a631-069e6f0d359b Wed, 20 May 2026 14:00:00 -0500 s-deleon@tamu.edu (Dan De Leon) full Dan De Leon Episode 6 of a new series focusing on the making of our band's upcoming album, "Of the Lion" 14:26 false In the next episode of our Making "Of the Lion” podcast series, we take listeners behind the scenes of track 6, “It All Fell Apart.” Inspired by The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, Ruthie reflects on reading the Shakespeare play in English class and delving into the themes of betrayal, revenge and tragic loss. From literary inspiration to songwriting choices, this episode offers a closer look at how classic stories still speak powerfully into modern music.

]]> album making, music making, songwriting In the next episode of our Making "Of the Lion” podcast series, we take listeners behind the scenes of track 6, “It All Fell Apart.” Inspired by The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, Ruthie reflects on reading the Shakespeare play in English class and delving into the themes of betrayal, revenge and tragic loss. From literary inspiration to songwriting choices, this episode offers a closer look at how classic stories still speak powerfully into modern music.

]]> In the next episode of our Making "Of the Lion” podcast series, we take listeners behind the scenes of track 6, “It All Fell Apart.” Inspired by The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, Ruthie reflects on reading the Shakespeare play in English class and delving into the themes of betrayal, revenge and tragic loss. From literary inspiration to songwriting choices, this episode offers a closer look at how classic stories still speak powerfully into modern music.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/6AV7dLsq+hHyYgZMY ]]> Episode 6: Making "Of the Lion" - Track 1: "Clarisse" https://rooandthereverend.fireside.fm/6 34c1eda5-0f8f-4e9b-a33c-a76802b86595 Wed, 20 May 2026 13:45:00 -0500 s-deleon@tamu.edu (Dan De Leon) full Dan De Leon Episode 1 of a new series focusing on the making of our band's upcoming album, "Of the Lion" 11:08 false In anticipation of the release of our first album, we're bringing to you a podcast series where we talk about the making of said album, one song at a time. Give a listen to find out what inspired Roo to write the first track, "Clarisse" and how it all came together in the studio. You'll also get a sneak peak of the song.

]]> album making, music making, songwriting In anticipation of the release of our first album, we're bringing to you a podcast series where we talk about the making of said album, one song at a time. Give a listen to find out what inspired Roo to write the first track, "Clarisse" and how it all came together in the studio. You'll also get a sneak peak of the song.

]]> In anticipation of the release of our first album, we're bringing to you a podcast series where we talk about the making of said album, one song at a time. Give a listen to find out what inspired Roo to write the first track, "Clarisse" and how it all came together in the studio. You'll also get a sneak peak of the song.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/6AV7dLsq+9FC4yvjR ]]> Episode 7: Making "Of the Lion" - Track 2: "I Can't" https://rooandthereverend.fireside.fm/7 04d4bda5-f0d3-42f3-b51d-3c1d20389b9f Wed, 20 May 2026 13:00:00 -0500 s-deleon@tamu.edu (Dan De Leon) full Dan De Leon Episode 2 of our new series focusing on the making of our band's first album, "Of the Lion" 11:04 false As we get closer to the release of the album, we’re back with episode two of our podcast. This time, we’re diving into the second song on the album, “I Can’t” — what inspired Roo to write it, how the track evolved, and the moments in the studio that brought it to life. Tune in to hear the story behind the song.

]]> album making, music making, songwriting As we get closer to the release of the album, we’re back with episode two of our podcast. This time, we’re diving into the second song on the album, “I Can’t” — what inspired Roo to write it, how the track evolved, and the moments in the studio that brought it to life. Tune in to hear the story behind the song.

]]> As we get closer to the release of the album, we’re back with episode two of our podcast. This time, we’re diving into the second song on the album, “I Can’t” — what inspired Roo to write it, how the track evolved, and the moments in the studio that brought it to life. Tune in to hear the story behind the song.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/6AV7dLsq+p0f9Sa56 ]]> Episode 8: Making "Of the Lion" - Track 3: "Francis" https://rooandthereverend.fireside.fm/8 ec40037f-efe2-49c7-b2ef-6358944a904f Wed, 20 May 2026 13:00:00 -0500 s-deleon@tamu.edu (Dan De Leon) full Dan De Leon Episode 3 of our new series focusing on the making of our band's first album, "Of the Lion" 9:56 false Episode 3 of our Making "Of the Lion" podcast series is FINALLY here!

This time, we’re diving into Track 3: “Francis.” In this episode, we unpack the story behind the song—centered on a book character close to Roo’s heart—what sparked its creation, and how it took shape over time.

We also share how the piano part Roo wrote and performs came together right in the studio, along with some of the creative, collaborative moments between all three De Leons that helped bring the track to life.

It’s another behind-the-scenes look at the heart of the album and the process that shaped it.

Tune in to hear the story behind “Francis.”

]]> album making, music making, songwriting Episode 3 of our Making "Of the Lion" podcast series is FINALLY here!

This time, we’re diving into Track 3: “Francis.” In this episode, we unpack the story behind the song—centered on a book character close to Roo’s heart—what sparked its creation, and how it took shape over time.

We also share how the piano part Roo wrote and performs came together right in the studio, along with some of the creative, collaborative moments between all three De Leons that helped bring the track to life.

It’s another behind-the-scenes look at the heart of the album and the process that shaped it.

Tune in to hear the story behind “Francis.”

]]> Episode 3 of our Making "Of the Lion" podcast series is FINALLY here!

This time, we’re diving into Track 3: “Francis.” In this episode, we unpack the story behind the song—centered on a book character close to Roo’s heart—what sparked its creation, and how it took shape over time.

We also share how the piano part Roo wrote and performs came together right in the studio, along with some of the creative, collaborative moments between all three De Leons that helped bring the track to life.

It’s another behind-the-scenes look at the heart of the album and the process that shaped it.

Tune in to hear the story behind “Francis.”

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/6AV7dLsq+HW3s_j5K ]]> Episode 9: Making "Of the Lion" - Track 4: "Nightbird" https://rooandthereverend.fireside.fm/9 368f04ec-f584-46a0-80cb-8dac9d4ae156 Wed, 20 May 2026 13:00:00 -0500 s-deleon@tamu.edu (Dan De Leon) full Dan De Leon Episode 4 of our new series focusing on the making of our band's first album, "Of the Lion" 10:59 false Episode 4 of our Making “Of the Lion” podcast series is here—and this one dives into “Nightbird.”

Like a few tracks on the album, “Nightbird” was inspired by a book character. In this episode, we talk about how that character shaped the mood of the track, how the arrangement evolved in the studio, and the moments where everything just clicked.

Listen in and step into the world of “Nightbird.”

]]> album making, music making, songwriting Episode 4 of our Making “Of the Lion” podcast series is here—and this one dives into “Nightbird.”

Like a few tracks on the album, “Nightbird” was inspired by a book character. In this episode, we talk about how that character shaped the mood of the track, how the arrangement evolved in the studio, and the moments where everything just clicked.

Listen in and step into the world of “Nightbird.”

]]> Episode 4 of our Making “Of the Lion” podcast series is here—and this one dives into “Nightbird.”

Like a few tracks on the album, “Nightbird” was inspired by a book character. In this episode, we talk about how that character shaped the mood of the track, how the arrangement evolved in the studio, and the moments where everything just clicked.

Listen in and step into the world of “Nightbird.”

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/6AV7dLsq+VuklQy4j ]]> Episode 10: Making "Of the Lion" - Track 5: "Memories of June" https://rooandthereverend.fireside.fm/10 e649b0d9-bae8-4ea1-bd67-a28bcab9ecc2 Wed, 20 May 2026 13:00:00 -0500 s-deleon@tamu.edu (Dan De Leon) full Dan De Leon Episode 5 of our new series focusing on the making of our band's first album, "Of the Lion" 14:57 false Episode 5 of our Making “Of the Lion” podcast series is out now. This one tells the story behind track 5, “Memories of June,” as Roo and Dan are joined by a special guest—Mac De Leon who plays drums on the album.

Inspired by the enduring love story of Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash, “Memories of June” carries a bit of history with it. The song is a revival of one Dan originally wrote years ago for one of his former bands, “That’s Mister to You.”

In this episode, we talk about bringing the song back to life, reshaping it for Of the Lion, and the influence of Johnny and June’s story on the final version.

]]> album making, music making, songwriting Episode 5 of our Making “Of the Lion” podcast series is out now. This one tells the story behind track 5, “Memories of June,” as Roo and Dan are joined by a special guest—Mac De Leon who plays drums on the album.

Inspired by the enduring love story of Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash, “Memories of June” carries a bit of history with it. The song is a revival of one Dan originally wrote years ago for one of his former bands, “That’s Mister to You.”

In this episode, we talk about bringing the song back to life, reshaping it for Of the Lion, and the influence of Johnny and June’s story on the final version.

]]> Episode 5 of our Making “Of the Lion” podcast series is out now. This one tells the story behind track 5, “Memories of June,” as Roo and Dan are joined by a special guest—Mac De Leon who plays drums on the album.

Inspired by the enduring love story of Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash, “Memories of June” carries a bit of history with it. The song is a revival of one Dan originally wrote years ago for one of his former bands, “That’s Mister to You.”

In this episode, we talk about bringing the song back to life, reshaping it for Of the Lion, and the influence of Johnny and June’s story on the final version.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/6AV7dLsq+uVGk6BQl ]]> Episode 5: Let’s Talk About Gender (In)Equity: Part 1 of 7 Issues, 7 Podcasts https://rooandthereverend.fireside.fm/5 158e7b62-c584-4ee8-ba6f-452e1887821f Mon, 10 Aug 2020 07:00:00 -0500 s-deleon@tamu.edu (Dan De Leon) full Dan De Leon Roo and the Preacher Dad kick off a 7- part series looking at issues of gender equality and equity based on a recent series of articles from the New York Times called, “In Her Words: 7 Issues, 7 Days.” This first episode looks at Emma Goldberg’s piece, “A World Made for Men,” and how women being underrepresented affects all of us. 31:02 false Roo and the Preacher Dad kick off a 7- part series looking at issues of gender equality and equity based on a recent series of articles from the New York Times called, “In Her Words: 7 Issues, 7 Days.” This first episode looks at Emma Goldberg’s piece, “A World Made for Men,” and how women being underrepresented affects all of us.

]]> gender, equality, equity, preteen, pastor, PK Roo and the Preacher Dad kick off a 7- part series looking at issues of gender equality and equity based on a recent series of articles from the New York Times called, “In Her Words: 7 Issues, 7 Days.” This first episode looks at Emma Goldberg’s piece, “A World Made for Men,” and how women being underrepresented affects all of us.

]]> Roo and the Preacher Dad kick off a 7- part series looking at issues of gender equality and equity based on a recent series of articles from the New York Times called, “In Her Words: 7 Issues, 7 Days.” This first episode looks at Emma Goldberg’s piece, “A World Made for Men,” and how women being underrepresented affects all of us.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/6AV7dLsq+SnmsZQpE ]]> Episode 4: Summer vacations, preteen phobias, and gun violence pre-coronavirus https://rooandthereverend.fireside.fm/4 27c357d2-ed5a-45d6-8e93-32802e73e2cd Mon, 29 Jun 2020 06:45:00 -0500 s-deleon@tamu.edu (Dan De Leon) full Dan De Leon A pre-COVID-19 convo about summer vacations, Roo's fear of humans dressed as animals, and our culture of gun violence. 18:45 false We recorded this episode when Roo was 11 and just starting the 6th grade. The world was a few months away from being introduced to the coronavirus. A lot has changed since then in our conversational dynamic, and certainly with the culture we’re living in, but we thought it would be refreshing to share some hindsight perspective. So, on this episode we recap our summer vacation from August of 2019 at Universal Studios in Orlando, we discuss Roo’s fear of human beings dressed as animals, and we talk about gun violence and how it’s shaped our everyday lives.

]]> summer, vacation, phobias, gun violence, preteen, pastor, PK We recorded this episode when Roo was 11 and just starting the 6th grade. The world was a few months away from being introduced to the coronavirus. A lot has changed since then in our conversational dynamic, and certainly with the culture we’re living in, but we thought it would be refreshing to share some hindsight perspective. So, on this episode we recap our summer vacation from August of 2019 at Universal Studios in Orlando, we discuss Roo’s fear of human beings dressed as animals, and we talk about gun violence and how it’s shaped our everyday lives.

]]> We recorded this episode when Roo was 11 and just starting the 6th grade. The world was a few months away from being introduced to the coronavirus. A lot has changed since then in our conversational dynamic, and certainly with the culture we’re living in, but we thought it would be refreshing to share some hindsight perspective. So, on this episode we recap our summer vacation from August of 2019 at Universal Studios in Orlando, we discuss Roo’s fear of human beings dressed as animals, and we talk about gun violence and how it’s shaped our everyday lives.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/6AV7dLsq+O0KlviT6 ]]> Episode 3: George Floyd: Talking about Racism https://rooandthereverend.fireside.fm/3 6ad27d3a-744c-4c51-bd48-17203bc3f726 Tue, 09 Jun 2020 08:45:00 -0500 s-deleon@tamu.edu (Dan De Leon) full Dan De Leon A conversation about George Floyd, systemic injustice, and dismantling racism; too much for just one episode, but we've got to start somewhere. 33:00 false george floyd, racism, police, systemic racism, talking about racism, justice, BLM https://fireside.fm/player/v2/6AV7dLsq+Km-jFFlP ]]> Episode 2: Our First Coronavirus Convo https://rooandthereverend.fireside.fm/2 a8a77ad8-532a-44a0-9684-2130a65ddfbd Mon, 04 May 2020 06:00:00 -0500 s-deleon@tamu.edu (Dan De Leon) full Dan De Leon Roo & the Preacher Dad talk about life during a global pandemic, how they're feeling emotionally and mentally, God's role in all of this, and even life when the era of COVID-19 subsides. 25:39 false After finally launching their podcoast with an introductory episode they recorded in August of 2019, well before the coronavirus turned the world upside town, Roo & the Preacher Dad follow up with a second episode recorded on May 2, 2020, about life during a global pandemic, how they're feeling emotionally and mentally, God's role in all of this, and even life when the era of COVID-19 subsides.

]]> coronavirus, daddy-daughter conversations, pastor's kid, clergy life, World War II After finally launching their podcoast with an introductory episode they recorded in August of 2019, well before the coronavirus turned the world upside town, Roo & the Preacher Dad follow up with a second episode recorded on May 2, 2020, about life during a global pandemic, how they're feeling emotionally and mentally, God's role in all of this, and even life when the era of COVID-19 subsides.

]]> After finally launching their podcoast with an introductory episode they recorded in August of 2019, well before the coronavirus turned the world upside town, Roo & the Preacher Dad follow up with a second episode recorded on May 2, 2020, about life during a global pandemic, how they're feeling emotionally and mentally, God's role in all of this, and even life when the era of COVID-19 subsides.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/6AV7dLsq+VmJD7XNI ]]> Episode 1: Introducing Roo & the Preacher Dad https://rooandthereverend.fireside.fm/1 b115fc99-21ae-4168-ac8f-b64a7fff6b56 Sun, 26 Apr 2020 14:00:00 -0500 s-deleon@tamu.edu (Dan De Leon) full Dan De Leon A preteen PK (Pastor's Kid) named Roo and her pastor parent spend some time introducing themselves, talking about their likes, their dislikes, and even some of their fears. 26:21 false On this first episode of Roo & the Preacher Dad, the daddy-dauther duo warm up to podcasting by introducing themselves, bringing listeners into their world of school and extracurriculars for Roo and ministry and family life for the Preacher Dad. They even share some of their fears and worries when it comes to being the child of a pastor and being the parent of a preteen while shepherding a congregation in today's world. The podcasters love to play music together, so this first episode also shares a snippet of the first song they wrote together, "Nothing Can Keep Us Apart."

]]> Parent and child convos, family, faith, music, church, daddy daughter, pastor's kid, PK On this first episode of Roo & the Preacher Dad, the daddy-dauther duo warm up to podcasting by introducing themselves, bringing listeners into their world of school and extracurriculars for Roo and ministry and family life for the Preacher Dad. They even share some of their fears and worries when it comes to being the child of a pastor and being the parent of a preteen while shepherding a congregation in today's world. The podcasters love to play music together, so this first episode also shares a snippet of the first song they wrote together, "Nothing Can Keep Us Apart."

]]> On this first episode of Roo & the Preacher Dad, the daddy-dauther duo warm up to podcasting by introducing themselves, bringing listeners into their world of school and extracurriculars for Roo and ministry and family life for the Preacher Dad. They even share some of their fears and worries when it comes to being the child of a pastor and being the parent of a preteen while shepherding a congregation in today's world. The podcasters love to play music together, so this first episode also shares a snippet of the first song they wrote together, "Nothing Can Keep Us Apart."

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