Sad Dad Radio Hour

In episode four, the guys tackle Strand of Oak’s first album Leave Ruin. Released in 2009, this project revolves around front man, and only band member at the time, Timothy Showalter’s devastatingly personal narrative about loss and heartbreak. Forget Justin Vernon breaking up with his girlfriend and moving to a cabin in the woods. Prior to the release of this album, Timothy had his high school sweetheart break off their engagement, literally saw his house burn down to the ground, and was left with virtually nothing but the ashes. Forced to sleep on park benches as he coped with the loss, he took that grief and anguish, and transformed it into the album that we are discussing today.