The Ska Dads Podcast

We are joined by NYC's Be Decent. They come onto the show on this episode to talk about their full length album - Now Is the Time. It is going to be released in September 2026. Be Decent's new single Human Nature has just been released featuring Ted Leo. The group discusses their love of NY, influences of power pop and Stiff Records, and why the only 3 bands that matter are the Bad Brains, Beastie...

Jay Malinowski discusses his new solo release "Under a Landslide of Stars" and delves into a brief history of Bedouin Soundclash. During this episode we chat about lessons learned on the road, fatherhood, spirituality, and the struggles of artistic expression. Jay also talks about his love of early reggae, influence of the Clash and Joe Strummer, and collaborating with Collie Buddz on th...

Boss Capone joins the show to chat about his newest release with The Upsessions and Monty Neysmith (Symarip and Pyramids). Boss chats about his love of reggae, ska, and writing a wild west themed reggae album. Boss has also backed a number of JA artists. We talk about his influences and new projects coming out later this year. This is a repost. Due to Spotify's new user agreement the company p...

LA music singer, songwriter Colin Giles joins us from the show live and direct from LA. He's on the show to chat all about his latest release Colin Giles & the Rip Tidez "Are You Ready." The group is an allstar group consisting of members of The Steady 45ss, The Aggrolites,The Expanders, Matamoska & more. The album has exclusive dub mixes from Brian Wallace aka Dub Robot. Col...

From Atlanta, GA - Good Cop/Rad Cop joins us for an interview to discuss their appearance on Netflix's Star Search, opening for Dropkick Murphy's, and Bobcat Goldthwait. We talk punk rock, ska, and comedy with the band. Check out their special on Netflix link below. Squint Your Ears - Comedy Special https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BdagTAnfUA0&t=1347s Youtube page https://www.youtube.com/c/Good...

César comes on the episode to chat about his solo project Kultura Infame. We debut a clip of his New Single ¡Ay Senor! He's been playing ska/reggae in Venezuela and Chile in a number of bands playing a mix of genres of ska, punk, and reggae. We chat about Latin music and influence of South America on the current ska/reggae scene. Playlist for the Episode Kultura Infama Instagram New Single Vid...

"The best band that never made it. Ska, rock, whatever, THEY WERE AMAZING!!!" ~ Erick F. Morgan (The Skunks/Pietasters) About a month ago I-Spy dropped a reimagined, reworked, remastered album of some of their material from decades ago on their terms. Many of their fans say this is long overdue. It's crazy what can happen over a pandemic. On this episode we interview Washington DC's I-Spy. The mem...

DC's newest ska band the Maka Sticks are here to have a good time and bring their infectious ska sounds to the masses. I sat down with Barry, Andy, and Diego to chat about the band's history, upcoming out of town gigs, recording, sweaty lobster costumes, and much more. The Maka Sticks Bandcamp Sleeping on the Beach Video The Maka Sticks Instagram Episode Spotify Playlist

The Prizefighters crew drop in and chat about their new cover of Oasis' "Live Forever" and their west coast tour in July. The band discusses Aaron's love of pokemon, 90's music industry, brit pop, and much much more. Click on their website and social media for specific tour dates in Missouri, Colorado, Arizona, California, Oregon and Washington. Prizefighters Website Prizefig...

The Ska Dads podcast chats with Craig from Buck-O-Nine about their latest release "Cut Out the Noise" available now on Cleopatra Records. Craig chats about making music, touring, and how the band is still going strong. Buck-O-Nine Facebook B09 Linktree Cleopatra Records Spotify Playlist for Episode Opening song on this Episode is by the Goodwin Club . Check them out!

The Kilograms have just released Beliefs & Thieves and my old buddy Sammy Kay comes on to chat all about it. The Kilogram are a true allstar band with Joe Gittleman (Might Mighty Bosstones/Avoid One Thing), Michael McDermott (Joan Jett/Bouncing Souls), Sammy Kay (the Forthrights and solo stuff) and J Duckworth (Newport Secret Six). We talk about New Jersey (of course), the joys of being in a b...

Sitting down with Marc, John, Kellee, and Zach of Flying Vipers. On the episode the band and myself are chatting all the nerdy topics. Highlights include Sun Ra covers, Cobra Style, Kaiju, Tape Recording, and much more. We dig deep into their newest release Off World a dystopian dub heavy excursion between time and space. Available now on Easy Star Records. We talk all about Flying Vipers catalogu...

I recently sat down with the members of the Flying Vipers to chat about their newest release Off World available on Easy Star Records. The band and I made a playlist at the end of the interview and here it is. It's a mix of classic vintage funky reggae, deep dub cuts, and some modern stuff thrown in for good measure. If you dig any of the tunes check out the links below. Flying Vipers Website...

Charm City's own the Players Band chat about surviving without a single front person and developing their unique blend of musical styles. TPB has been driving force in the Baltimore ska scene for 25 year history playing Jamaican ska & reggae. On today's episode go through their latest release Skazilla and chat through a handful of the tracks. Please support them on Kickstarter and don't miss t...

My old buddy Dan Johnson jumps in on this episode to go back to our high school ska backstory. Dan talks about discovering ska in high school, memories seeing Mobtown Beat, forming The Unidentified, singing for the Players Band, and getting back to his Jamaican roots in the Rootworkers. The Unidentified The Rootworkers The Midnight Narrative Episode 57 Ska Dads Dan J Playlist

Full episode featuring Brian and Simon of Hotter Than Scorcher. Washington DC's newest DJ night playing ska, rocksteady and other boss selections. We discuss records, dj backstories, interests outside of djing and much more. I had the honor of doing a couple gigs with these guys and they were a lot of fun to chat records with. Please check them out follow their page and if you are in DC area check...

Sean McCabe goes deep into Rocky Sullivan, Psy. D.'s latest full length the Chippers. Sean goes into his ska past, present, and future recounting memories. Topics include Jeff Rosenstock, High School Football Heroes, Premarital Sax, The Pogues, Bomb the Music Industry, Long Island Ska Scene, Wandavision, Big D and the Kids Table, Be Decent, Moon Ska, and much more. Spotify Playlist Rocky Sullivan,...

Skavoovie and the Epitones dissect their third album Growler and talk about the Supernova Reunion and much more. Supernova season is upon us and the band is set to take the stage on Saturday night. The band also shared what the future may hold past Supernova. Skavoovie and the Epitones Bandcamp Ska Punk International Ripe Release Skavoovie and the Epitones Real Instagram Page Skavoovie and the Epi...

Hailing from Bogota, Colombia The Toughers are a true allstar reggae band with a strong sense of focus, identify and purpose. I was honored to see this group over the summer in LA. I sit down with a couple members of the group (Lina, Pablo, and Camilo) and their manager Diana to chat about the direct and indirect connections between Latin music and Jamaican ska, reggae, and rocksteady. The Tougher...

Skavoovie and the Epitones are reuniting. I sit down with Ansis, Jon, and Daniel. We talk through the band’s legacy, history, releases, tours, and much more. Part 2 is coming with even more information about their reunion at Supernova. Sit back and enjoy talking about the glory days of Moon Ska Records and 90's third wave ska scene. Skavoovie and the Epitones Bandcamp Skavoovie and Epitones IG Epi...

I am joined by Daniel from the Classy Wrecks. Hailing from Toronto The Classy Wrecks mix up two tone ska, traditional, and modern third wave ska. We talk about how much touring and gigging the band has done. Also we chat through the bands discography and talk about what's next for the group. The Classy Wrecks Youtube Page The Classy Wrecks Website CW Bandcamp page Spotify Playlist from episode

Drew is known for his jumps, hi kicks, and hyping up the crowd during Kill Lincoln's explosive performances. He joins on this episode to talk about about the new film, This is New Tone. Drew goes over his thoughts and his role as a ska ambassador in this film. We also talk about the current Bad Times lineup and some upcoming releases. This is New Tone is coming to a town near you. Check the li...

Chris Malone, trombone player extraordinaire and lead vocalist of the Pandemics, joins on this episode to chat about a new chapter in the Pandemics. The band is gearing up and looking for other like minded NYC musicians to help the band take the music to the people. Chris chats about the NYC Ska scene, the Pandemics history/back catalogue and his unabashed love of Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra. Spo...

Tara from Half Past Two stops by to chat about her new album on Bad Time Records called, "Talk Is Killing Me." We chat about her ska bucket list and how she was able to check off all the boxes. Tara also talks about the importance of playing accessible venues and much more. Half Past Two (halfpasttwoska.com) Half Past Two - Curse The Universe (Official Video) (youtube.com) https://open.s...

Mike chats with us about his new book Hey Skaburbia! Also shared his love of 90's punk/ska, raising kids, journalism, and UFO's. Hey Ska-Burbia - HE Creative punk rock and UFOs Spotify Playlist