The Ska Dads Podcast

In this episode, I'm joined by Matt Wixson (Hornpod) to explore his personal journey with the music of Buju Banton. After both having the chance to see Buju perform live this summer, we reflect on our experiences at the shows, discuss what makes his live performances so compelling, and take a deeper dive into his remarkable catalog and lasting impact on reggae and dancehall music.We also talk about Matt's background in improv, how it has influenced his creative process, and his passion for making music with purpose.Buju Banton playlist from EpisodeMatt Wixson's newest release ResistorQueer Carribeans Speak Out About One of Dancehall's Most Homophobic Songs - Article Referenced in EpisodeCorrection - Johnny Cash Grammy Awards.

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 Boys, and Murphy's Law. Be Decent New Single with Ted Leo Human NatureSpotify Playlist for EpisodeMake sure to try to catch Be Decent this Thursday in DC at Bluebeat DC at Wonderland Ballroom (7/9), Friday at Otto's Shrunken Head in NYC (7/10), and Saturday in Rhode Island at News Cafe (7/11).

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 the newest Bedouin Soundclash single.Follow all of Jay's music projects, art, and tours by going to the link below. Jay Malinowski WebsiteBedouin SoundclashBedouin Soundclash newest single Bang-A-Lang with Collie BuddzPodsongs Podcast Link

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 pulled and removed our original episode. This repost is just the interview and contains no music. Going forward you will have to find a playlist posted to hear music from the episode.Go support Boss Capone, the Upsessions, and the other music mentioned in this episode on Bandcamp and social media linked below. Big ups!Boss Capone Spotify PlaylistAggroshop WebsiteBoss Capone InstagramThe Upsessions Instagram

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. Collins talks about supporting various Jamaican legends in LA like Ken Boothe and Alton Ellis. We also talk about the value of creating art, songwriting process, and some of his other art/music projects. Check out Colin's newest release and other music here:Colin Giles BandcampMusic video for "Are you Ready"VideoFollow Colin on social mediahttps://www.instagram.com/colingilesmusic/https://www.instagram.com/urban_disaster/Spotify Playlist for the Episode -> Here

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 Specialhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BdagTAnfUA0&t=1347sYoutube pagehttps://www.youtube.com/c/GoodCopRadCopInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/goodcop_radcop/

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 EpisodeKultura Infama InstagramNew Single Video

"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 members are spread out across the county but the music all starts and ends in DC. If you want to hear the members discuss DC's Go-Go scene, 80's and 90's Punk Rock, basement shows, Bad Brains, Miggie, Toots and the Maytals, The Skunks, and the old 930 club this is the episode for you! Zach Brown from the Chariots joins me to help me connect some of the missing pieces. I-Spy BandcampI-SPY Facebook PageAny listeners that may have old I-Spy music, photos or fliers please send to Zach at [email protected]

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 BandcampSleeping on the Beach VideoThe Maka Sticks InstagramEpisode 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 Prizefighters InstagramSpotify Playlist for Episode