<p><strong>Real Life in the Big City</strong></p><p>Dave Lake has spent decades making music with Diesel Boy, but the lessons he shares in this conversation reach far beyond punk rock.</p><p>In this episode of Cassingles, Dave joins Chris and Courtney Margolin to discuss growing up, finding community, balancing music with everyday responsibilities, and learning how to build a meaningful life without losing sight of who you are.</p><p>From the songs that shaped him to the experiences that changed him, Dave reflects on the moments that helped define his journey as a musician, parent, friend, and human being.</p><p><strong>Guest Teacher:</strong> Dave Lake (Diesel Boy)</p><p>🎙️ <strong>If you&#39;re enjoying Cassingles, please follow the show, leave a rating, share this episode with a friend, and subscribe wherever you listen. Every share helps us bring more incredible Guest Teachers into the classroom.</strong></p><p><strong>Cassingles</strong> is the music podcast where every guest becomes a teacher.</p><p><em>Songs that raised us. Lessons that stayed.</em></p><p>Follow Cassingles:</p><p>🎧 Spotify: <a href="" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://open.spotify.com/show/6hU5p7oZ5Yzj8xYw4PjQ7N</a></p><p>🍎 Apple Podcasts: <a href="" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cassingles-a-side-a-education-podcast/id1896837435</a></p><p>🌐 Website: <a href="" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://cassinglespod.com</a></p><p>📸 Instagram: <a href="" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://instagram.com/cassinglespod</a></p><p>📘 Facebook: <a href="" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://facebook.com/cassinglespod</a></p><p>🎵 TikTok: <a href="" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://tiktok.com/@cassinglespod</a></p>