The Ska Dads Podcast

Live and direct from Indonesia we present Fishska. The band goes in depth into their history, politics, and subculture of skinhead. During the episode we talk about their newest release, Banned in Jakarta. The band shares how LA reggae scene helped encourage them to come back with a brand new sound. Also the band talk about many bands from the states that they are influenced by and who they collab...

Joined by a Long Island genre bending ska-punk band, Skappository. The band talks making music, band history, Long Island music scene, inspirations, and much more. It was a pleasure chatting with Christian, Tony, and Dominic. The band joined us to talk about their latest release on Dcxpc, Live at Mr. Beerys with Scum Shots. On this episode I'm joined by a local Balitmore Comedian Justin Jones....

What a way to close out 2023 with an exclusive interview with the Loving Paupers. Ska Dads (AJ, Mike, and Bob) interview the MD/DC/VA lovers rock rocksteady reggae group. The group has had quite a year of critical acclaim with their debut on Easy Star Record. Jorge, Kelly, and Luke from the Paupers discuss the release of Ladders, talk about songwriting, and share the recording process. Pauper Shop...

David joins us to talk all about his new solo record It's Good To Be King and Other Wildflowers that pays tribute to Tom Petty's Wildflowers album. David shares how his love of Tom Petty helped shape his vision for his latest project. The album will be released on all streaming platforms in the coming weeks. You can listen to the three singles at the link below and by following David Sauni...

John Roy returns to the Ska Dads Podcast to chat about some of the killer releases Smoke and Mirrors Sound System have made this year. This episode delves deep into their catalogue and dives deep into John Roy's innermost thoughts and why he just did a photo shoot emulating Hans Solo being captured in carbonite. Also John talks about some of the upcoming releases on Escape Hatch Records. Escap...

NOLA's own JOYSTICK! comes into the studio to talk about their new EP available now on Bad Time Records. Duck, Andrew, and Bex join the show to chat about new music, community, FEST survival tips and a whole bunch of other stuff. Cool stuff listen and share! Dwell | Joystick! (bandcamp.com) Joystick (@joystick) • Instagram photos and videos Spotify Playlist

Minneapolis's own Mike Brody joins us for an exclusive interview. Mike shares his ska connection and how going to a ska show led him eventually into comedy. We chat music, life on the road, and shares his memories of seeing ska bands in the 90's. Mike Brody is a brilliant and clever guy and shares a little behind the scenes world of a mid western comic. Mike knows his stuff about 90's ska and talk...

Doug Knight draws and writes independent comic books. His company Cross Eye Comics produces really inspiring comic series for everyone. I discovered Doug's work through a punk/ska influenced anthology called Apollo City. You can pick up his work in the US from Lesser Known Comics. Support Doug and hear his inspiring story and how he is making the world a better place one zombie acopskalypse at...

An old friend from the ska scene of days past and present comes onto the show to chat all things Copenhagen ska, reggae, and punk. Lasse has been involved for decades in the Denmark ska scene setting up festivals, playing in bands, djing, and promoting events. Lasse chats about his various bands and talks about the rise and decline of the Copenhagen ska scene. If you are interested in the music we...

Lasse Elmer joins us to talk all things ska and reggae. Lasse is a musician, dj, promoter in Denmark. We chat about his experience running a ska festival, playing in multiple bands in Copenhagen, and love for ska/reggae music. Lasse and I met many years ago while he was going to school in the states through some mutual friends. Check out the bands and songs he mentioned throughout the show by chec...

Fantasy Season is upon us. The ska scene unites for the annual Supernova International Ska Festival a week away so Ryan, AJ, and Bob drafted their favorite musicians playing the festival to build their ultimate ska/reggae fantasy team. Each hosts selected two singers, rhythm section, guitarist, horn section, dj, and miscellaneous. Vote for your favorite lineup here and/or submit your own fantasy l...

Adam Davis is known for fronting Omnigone one of the first bands to sign on and release music on Bad Time Records. Adam played in other groups such as Link 80 and Gnarboots. Adam is the co-host of In Defense of Ska Podcast with his buddy, Aaron Carnes. On this episode Adam chats about being a ska dad, the meaning behind some of the new tracks on Omnigone's latest release (Against the Rest), be...

We are joined by Tim Receveur to chat about this year's Supernova International Ska Festival. Tim shares stories and gives us a behind the scenes explanation of some of the work he and his wife April has put into planning the festival. Tim shares memories of Supernova past. Make sure to listen to the whole episode because an old buddy drops in at the end. July 15th is the last day to buy weeke...

Matt Sullivan (singer, songwriter, and guitar player) for New Jersey's/New York's ska-pop punk band Title Holder joins Bobby for an interview. Matt talks about the making of their debut album "Hanging By a Thread" released a month ago on Jump Start Records. Music | Title Holder (bandcamp.com) Title Holder - "Never Had A Chance In Hell" Official Video - YouTube Spotify M...

Bob is joined by Ryan from the Upstarters on this episode to wax poetic about all things Fishbone. The episode takes a deep dive into their new EP that was released this year on Fat Wreck Records. Also Ryan and Bob discuss how they discovered Fishbone and much more. Check out the Angelo Moore documentary mentioned in the episode: Amazon.com: Forevermoore; The Angelo Project : Tisa Zito, Tisa Zito,...

Eric Mazurak is a musician, songwriter, and producer. His previous groups include the Tellaways and the Pressure. Eric's current project included his home recordings under the moniker of Gain Stages where he has collaborated with a number of artists that include John Bunkley (Gangster Fun), Jade Tremba (Scotch Bonnets, Forwards), and Jah Ques. Eric talks about the creative process he had durin...

Bobby Bobson pays tribute to one of the founding members of the Skatalites, Lester Sterling. On this episode BB hand selects some of his favorite Sterling compositions and Skatalites tunes. Tracklisting - The Soulmates "Reggae In the Wind" The Skatalites "Freedom Sounds" (live) Clue J and His Blues Busters "Silky" Lester Sterling and Stranger Cole "Bangarang" The Skatalites "Latin Goes Ska" The Sk...

Aaron and Courtney from the Prizefighters stop on by to chat about their new album "Punch Up". The band allowed us to debut our favorite tune from their new release, Company Time. Make sure to pick up a copy of the new release through the band or through Jump Up Records on June 9th. The Prizefighters hail from Minneapolis, MN and play a variety of 60's style traditional ska, rockstea...

The Ska Dads Podcast share memories and remembers The Specials' singer Terry Hall.   AJ, Mike, Ryan, and Bob chat it up about their favorite memories of seeing the group live, their favorite albums, and share how formative the Specials were in their entrance into the ska scene.   The episode also is filled with some of your favorite Terry Hall tracks. 

We wrap up our mini arc on the Ratchet Boys with some good memories from fellow bandmates Jason Ledney and Dave Elliott.  Each member played a part in the band's unique history that built the foundation of the DC Ska Scene for years.   Also joined by Mike and Scott from DCXPC live.   Hope you enjoyed these episodes.   Don't forget to pick up the album here https:...

On the follow up episode the Ska Dads chat with Scott Pasch co-owner of dcxpc live, Alex Fine original member of the Ratchet Boys, and Michelle Chin owner of dcska.com/Rude In Dc Productions.   During this episode the gang share memories of the band and Dan Hess.   Also throughout the episode the group discusses how this recording came to be and why this project is so important...

Welcome to a three episode arc of the Ska Dads Podcast.   We are literally ramping out our output this month to share some stories with an oral history of the Ratchet Boys.  Listen to use chat with some old friends and bandmates of the Ratchet Boys.   The Ratchet Boys were a ska band that took over the DC Ska Scene in the late 90's and early 2000's.   Known for t...

Eric Abbey is a very talented Detroit based musician, dj, and author.   He plays in a number of ska/reggae groups including J. Navvaro and the Traitors, Detroit Riddim Crew, and Killer Diller.   Dr. Abbey published a book based on research from his dissertation in May of this year titled - Distillation of Sound: Dub and the Creation of Culture .   During this intervie...

John and Claire from the Freecoasters recorded this episode with us over a month ago.   We feel awful for not getting this up sooner but please give them some love.   Buy all of their albums and go see them on the road.  https://www.thefreecoasters.com/ Upcoming dates 15 Apr The Freecoasters and The Operators at The Muse on Main - Fort Wayne, IN Fort Wayne, IN 16 Apr The F...

Special episode launch TWGSD campaign. We are joined by our buddy Steve Jackson from the Pietasters. https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-worlds-greatest-ska-dad#/