Best Jar Jar Binks Podcasts (2024)

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In Defense of Ska Ep 191: Dunia & Ahmed Best (Jar Jar Binks, Agent 99, Stomp, Brave New Girl, Dubistry) 1:27:15

2d ago1:27:15

1:27:15

This week on In Defense of Ska, Dunia Best returns alongside her brother Ahmed Best, who played Jar Jar Binks in the Star Wars prequel films (!!). Listen to their conversation and learn about the Ska Wars. Dunia had previously joined the podcast in 2022 to chat about her '90s ska band Agent 99, her time in The Slackers, and her current projects lik…

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In Defense of Ska Ep 192: Paul Hyman (Bad Manners) 1:20:31

1h ago1:20:31

1:20:31

Thanks in part to hit songs like "Nee Nee Na Na Na Na Nu Nu" and "My Girl Lollipop," Bad Manners were one of the most notable groups to come from the '80s ska revival in Britain. This week on In Defense of Ska, the podcast welcomes Bad Manners founding member and trumpet player Paul Hyman to talk about the history of the group, British ska music, a…

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Behind The Curtain: This Is New Tone Discussion Bonus Ep Teaser 9:29

5d ago9:29

9:29

On this special bonus episode of In Defense of Ska, hosts Adam Davis and Aaron Carnes run a panel about the new documentary film This Is New Tone. Davis had hosted a showing of the movie, which chronicles the 2023 Catbite / We Are the Union / Kill Lincoln tour, and the convention that followed saw contributions from Eichlers (Hyperska superstar) an…

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In Defense of Ska Ep 190: John Feldmann (Goldfinger) 1:14:57

9d ago1:14:57

1:14:57

One of the first ska bands to really pop off on the radio in the '90s was a humble little act called Goldfinger. Bolstered by hits like "Here in Your Bedroom" and "Superman," the band became one of the best-known projects in the scene. This week on In Defense of Ska, Goldfinger frontman John Feldmann joins the podcast to chat about the band's histo…

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In Defense of Ska Ep 189: Ice Nine Kills and Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder's Ska Roots 51:33

16d ago51:33

51:33

Enter to win tickets to Supernova Ska Fest 2024 by filling out our entry form (https://bit.ly/supernovaska), following and leaving a review on Apple Podcasts, and/or subscribing to the In Defense of Ska Patreon. There will be winners selected from each entry method and the contest ends September 9th, so hurry and enter now for your chance to win! S…

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In Defense of Ska Ep 188: Jon Natchez (Skavoovie & The Epitones, War On Drugs, Beirut) 2:11:54

23d ago2:11:54

2:11:54

Enter to win tickets to Supernova Ska Fest 2024 by filling out our entry form (https://bit.ly/supernovaska), following and leaving a review on Apple Podcasts, and/or subscribing to the In Defense of Ska Patreon. There will be winners selected from each entry method and the contest ends September 9th, so hurry and enter now for your chance to win! O…

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Behind The Curtain: Vic Ruggiero & Jay Navarro LIVE PODCAST at Victoria Ska & Reggae Festival 7:23

28d ago7:23

7:23

In Defense of Ska's latest bonus episode is a LIVE podcast! Listen now. Enter to win tickets to Supernova Ska Fest 2024 by filling out our entry form (https://bit.ly/supernovaska), following and leaving a review on Apple Podcasts, and/or subscribing to the In Defense of Ska Patreon. There will be winners selected from each entry method and the cont…

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In Defense of Ska Ep 187: Jesus Arriaga (Inspector, Skapital Sound) 1:13:13

1M ago1:13:13

1:13:13

Enter to win tickets to Supernova Ska Fest 2024 by filling out our entry form (https://bit.ly/supernovaska), following and leaving a review on Apple Podcasts, and/or subscribing to the In Defense of Ska Patreon. There will be winners selected from each entry method and the contest ends September 9th, so hurry and enter now for your chance to win! O…

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In Defense of Ska Ep 186: Matt Collyer (The Planet Smashers, Stomp Records) 1:23:19

1M ago1:23:19

1:23:19

Enter to win tickets to Supernova Ska Fest 2024 by filling out our entry form (https://bit.ly/supernovaska), following and leaving a review on Apple Podcasts, and/or subscribing to the In Defense of Ska Patreon. There will be winners selected from each entry method and the contest ends September 9th, so hurry and enter now for your chance to win! O…

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In Defense of Ska ep 185 Operation Ivy's Dave Mello (Schlong, Jewdriver) 1:36:09

1M ago1:36:09

1:36:09

There is little dispute that Operation Ivy are one of the greatest ska bands to ever do it. This week on In Defense of Ska, the crew sits down with the legendary outfit's drummer Dave Mello to chat about their history and legacy. Listen to the conversation. Mello discusses the early days of the band, touching on what made the act so special and why…

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In Defense of Ska Ep 184: Jordan Steele (Lo Cash Ninjas) 1:24:59

2M ago1:24:59

1:24:59

This week on In Defense of Ska, the crew takes a look at the Native Nations punk and ska scenes in the southwest. To help them out, Lo Cash Ninjas' Jordan Steele joins the conversation to talk about the homegrown music communities in the area. Listen now. Touring punk and ska bands have been playing DIY venues in Native Nations cities as long as DI…

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EP#171 Bank Vault Physics 51:20

2M ago51:20

51:20

Week four of the Summer of Furiousness is here! This week brings us the fourth movie in the Fast and Furious universe, Fast5. No Clemometer this time, as the guys are looking to see which is the "best" Fast and Furious movie. This week: Rick has other friends, Ryan cares about the innocent civilians and Bill does trivia. Episode Art By: Abby Clem A…

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In Defense of Ska ep 183: Should Mosswood Meltdown Book Ska Bands? 1:05:55

2M ago1:05:55

1:05:55

There are a lot of great punk festivals these days: Punk Rock Bowling, Fest, No Values, just to name a few. Most of them book at least a few ska bands, but one of the best — Mosswood Meltdown — has held out. This week on In Defense ofSka, the hosts take a field trip to the Oakland event to ask attendees if ska would be a welcome addition to next ye…

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EP#170 Han is the Jar-Jar Binks of This Movie 56:36

2M ago56:36

56:36

Week three of the Summer of Furiousness is here! This week brings us the third movie in the Fast and Furious universe, Fast & Furious. No Clemometer this time, as the guys are looking to see which is the "best" Fast and furious movie. This week: Ryan gets hopped up on NOS, Bill has a furry companion and Rick does trivia. Episode Art By: Abby Clem A…

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In Defense of Ska Ep 182: 311's Nick Hexum 1:06:33

2M ago1:06:33

1:06:33

Of the '90s bands that incorporated ska and reggae influences into their music, you don't get much bigger than 311. On this episode of In Defense of Ska, 311 frontman Nick Hexum chats about the band's legacy, playing with Fugazi, and the infamous Eric Andre Show bit. Listen now. Hexum launches into a conversation about his personal relationship wit…

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EP#169 Drifting is not Racing 51:25

2M ago51:25

51:25

Week three of the Summer of Furiousness is here! This week brings us the third movie in the Fast and Furious universe, The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift. No Clemometer this time, as the guys are looking to see which is the "best" Fast and furious movie. This week: Rick wants drink Bill's milkshake, Ryan gets sunburned, and Bill has some challen…

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Behind The Curtain: Bothering ‘Bothering The Band’ TEASER 11:47

2M ago11:47

11:47

Did you know that some of our friends are also podcasters? For this month’s bonus episode, we wanted to bring on the fine folks from the Bothering The Band podcast. Their format is this: They bring on musicians and comedians and then proceed to BOTHER them with weird and silly questions. It’s a lot of fun. They’ve even had host, Aaron Carnes on one…

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In Defense of Ska Ep 181: Songwriting with Joe Gittleman (Mighty Mighty Bosstones) & Sammy Kay (The Kilograms) 1:03:47

2M ago1:03:47

1:03:47

This week, In Defense of Ska becomes Song Exploder... or, rather, SKA Exploder. The Kilograms' Sammy Kay and Joe Gittleman (also of The Mighty Mighty Bosstones) join the hosts to dissect songs from their respective catalogues. Listen now. Firstly, the gang breaks down Gittleman’s song "Chores," which is taken from his brand new solo album Hold Up. …

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In Defense of Ska Ep 180: Frank Turner 48:12

3M ago48:12

48:12

This week on In Defense of Ska, Frank Turner joins in to discuss growing up with UK skacore, finding a balance between his punkier and folkier tendencies, and his new album Undefeated. Listen now. The English artist joins the In Defense of Ska crew to chat about both his presence in punk circles and singer-songwriter circles. He also, of course, gi…

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EP#168 Dollar Bills Don't Look Cool 1:09:08

3M ago1:09:08

1:09:08

Week two of the Summer of Furiousness is here! This week brings us the second movie in the Fast and Furious universe, 2Fast 2Furious. No Clemometer this time, as the guys are looking to see which is the "best" Fast and furious movie. This week: Rick wants to talk about other movies, Ryan gets overruled, and Bill does trivia Episode Art By: Abby Cle…

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In Defense of Ska Ep 179: Christian Ska (with Jordan Morris and Kevin T. Porter) 1:30:02

3M ago1:30:02

1:30:02

Believe it or not, back in the late '90s, Christian ska was all the rage. On this episode of In Defense of Ska, the hosts tap into their inner musicologists and explore the bands, sounds, and culture of such a movement. Listen now. The gang takes a look at the 'big three' of Christian ska, examining the likes of Five Iron Frenzy, The Supertones, an…

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EP#167 Crust Means Gross 59:28

3M ago59:28

59:28

After a short spring break, the boys are back and ready to start the Summer of Furiousness! This week brings us the first movie in the Fast and Furious universe the titular The Fast and The Furious. No Clemometer this time, as the guys are looking to see which is the "best" Fast and furious movie. This week: Bill makes a spritzer, Ryan teaches Rick…

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In Defense of Ska Ep 178: Lollypop Lorry 57:32

3M ago57:32

57:32

This week on In Defense of Ska, Russian trad ska band Lollypop Lorry discuss covering Keith & Ken, collaborating with Inspector, and the Russian ska scene. Listen to the full chat. Formed in 2008, Lollypop Lorry are a Russian ska act that just played their biggest show ever... in Mexico. Suffice to say, it's been an interesting ride from their humb…

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In Defense of Ska Ep 177: Voodoo Glow Skulls (Eddie and Jorge Casillas) 2:13:02

3M ago2:13:02

2:13:02

On this episode of In Defense of Ska, '90s skacore legends Voodoo Glow Skulls chat about recording in Spanish, influencing Vampire Weekend, sampling Cheech & Chong, and more. Listen now. Founding members Eddie and Jorge Casillas join In Defense of Ska to chat about their irreverent sample choices, the story behind albums like Who Is, This Is? and F…

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Behind The Curtain: Foolish Relics: Project Purple Cancer Awareness (TEASER) 8:39

4M ago8:39

8:39

For this month's bonus episode, we aim the spotlight at Tampa ska band Foolish Relics. Lead singer Dino Rustin tells us about his father's battle with pancreatic cancer and how he's written about the experience on their new song, "Forget About Tomorrow (Is This Hell?)" We also talk about Foolish Relics partnership with Project Purple, a pancreatic …

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In Defense of Ska Ep 176: Matamoska 1:21:17

4M ago1:21:17

1:21:17

It's no secret that Los Angeles has a thriving, vibrant Latino ska scene. Frankly, it's one of the best pockets of ska music in the country. This week on In Defense of Ska, the hosts chat with one of the bands that helped set the standard for what the community would become -- Matamoska. Listen now. Matamoska's Jose Padilla and Richard Sanchez sit …

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In Defense of Ska Ep 175: Dr. Ring Ding 1:20:29

4M ago1:20:29

1:20:29

Dr. Ring Ding joins In Defense of Ska to chat about the origins of the European ska scene, his own journey of falling in love with the genre, and the German ska bands he looks up to. Listen now. Initially popularized by two-tone bands like Madness, The Specials, and The Selecter, ska eventually made its way into different pockets of Europe. One of …

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In Defense of Ska Ep 174: Nate Albert (Mighty Mighty Bosstones) 1:43:46

4M ago1:43:46

1:43:46

So, there's this pretty cool ska band called The Mighty Mighty Bosstones. Perhaps you've heard of them? On this episode of In Defense of Ska, original Mighty Mighty Bosstones guitarist Nate Albert chats about the band's early years, the artists who inspired him, and how other scenes treated ska in the 1990s. Listen now. Albert runs through some of …

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EP#166 Bill Rocks His Shorts (Stones Edition) 54:38

4M ago54:38

54:38

In preparation for a Miseducation of Sheltered Bill field trip, Rick has made a playlist of some Rolling Stones songs spanning their lengthy career to revisit the very first music Clemometer ranking from episode 001! will the passing of 4.5 years improve their ranking? Also, this week we have bonus trivia from Bill. Spotify Playlist from Rick: http…

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In Defense of Ska Ep 173: Ceci Bastida (Tijuana No, Julieta Venegas, Mexrrissey) 1:16:02

4M ago1:16:02

1:16:02

On this episode of In Defense of Ska, Ceci Bastida chats about Tijuana No, the world of international ska in the '90s, and her new solo record Everything Taken Away. Bastida takes listeners through the history of Tijuana No, one of the most important bands to come out of the Mexican ska movement. The vocalist and keyboardist runs through the act's …

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The Moth Podcast: Star Wars 39:18

4M ago39:18

39:18

This is an episode of The Moth, another podcast we think you'll enjoy. On this episode of The Moth Podcast, we visit a galaxy far far away, with three stories all about the impact of Star Wars. Plus, a discussion about why Star Wars has resonated for more than 50 years. Hosts: Brandon Grant-Walker and Edgar Ruiz, Jr. Storytellers: Dame Wilburn conf…

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EP#165 What's the Van Damme Point? 53:38

5M ago53:38

53:38

The movie for the week this week is Bloodsport. Will this action-packed deathmatch movie punch above its weight or is it due for a Clemometer TKO? This week Bill eats crunchy food, Rick shows up late, and Ryan does trivia. Episode Art By: Abby Clem All music generously provided by: Wyatt Olney & The Wreckage (woatw.com) #moviecritic #movie #movies …

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In Defense of Ska Ep 172: Trevor Dunn (Mr. Bungle, John Zorn, Fantomas) 1:36:52

5M ago1:36:52

1:36:52

Here's a question for all the rude boys out there: What's a non-ska band that had an incredible influence over an entire generation of ska artists? The answer is simple -- Mr. Bungle. On this episode of In Defense of Ska, the hosts chat with Mr. Bungle bassist Trevor Dunn about the band's origins, their relation to ska music, and more. Listen where…

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Behind The Curtain: Is Ska A Four Letter Word? W/ Victor Rice (Teaser) 20:57

5M ago20:57

20:57

One of our favorite guests, Victor Rice, is back! He listened to our discussion with Daraka Larimore-Hall about whether third-wave ska deserves the backlash it got, and it got Victor thinking. He wanted to share his thoughts with us. So we went behind the curtain, so he could get comfortable and speak his mind. Is Ska a four-letter word? This is th…

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In Defense of Ska Ep 171: Suggs (Madness) 1:02:12

5M ago1:02:12

1:02:12

In 1976, a couple friends got together and started a band. They called themselves the North London Invaders, but after quickly rethinking the branding, changed their name to Madness, a reference to a Prince Buster song. Sixteen top-ten hits later, and the band is one of the most successful acts to come out of the two-tone era. This week on In Defen…

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EP#164 Bill Rocks His Shorts (Ten Edition) 39:30

5M ago39:30

39:30

The music podcast is back this week with an absolute staple of the Seattle grunge scene in the late 80's Pearl Jam's Ten. Will the local legends from the boy's hometown have a Clemometer hit? YouTube video from Rick: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xLd22ha_-VU Episode Art By: Abby Clem All music generously provided by: Wyatt Olney & The Wreckage (w…

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SKACHELLA: A Ska Review of Coachella 40:57

5M ago40:57

40:57

This year’s Coachella belongs to ska. Or at least it’s the ska performances that are making all the headlines. And it makes sense. Sublime is back together. Jakob Nowell is fronting the band in place of his dad, Bradley Nowell. No Doubt played their first show in 9 years—and it leaned heavily into ska. Aquabats played a nearly 70% ska set. Even Vam…

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In Defense of Ska Ep 170: Jeremy Pena (The Bandulus) 1:22:27

5M ago1:22:27

1:22:27

What drives a musician to play music overtly rooted in traditional ska and rocksteady? And how do they honor the roots while simultaneously giving it a contemporary flavor? This is the subject this week for our conversation with Jeremy Peña of the band The Bandulus. Their new record Tell It Like It Is dropped on March 8, 2024. It is both lush and r…

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EP#163 People = Bad 56:47

5M ago56:47

56:47

Today the Boys continue on their run of Oscar movies. This week brings us the Martin Scorsese directed Killers of the Flower Moon, and surprise surprise, there is an argument. Will this period piece with real star power get a high ranking on the Clemometer? This week Rick leaves for a while, Ryan has had a better morning and Bill does trivia. Episo…

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In Defense of Ska Ep 169: Save Ferris' Monique Powell 1:26:04

5M ago1:26:04

1:26:04

In the ’90s, ska began to break into the mainstream. And yet, even during the great ska boom, only a handful of bands had an actual radio hit. One of the few acts to accomplish such a feat was Save Ferris, scoring big with their cover of Dexys Midnight Runner's 1982 song “Come on Eileen." This week on In Defense of Ska, Save Ferris vocalist Monique…

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EP#162 Oppenheimer: The Desolation of Smaug 1:08:54

5M ago1:08:54

1:08:54

This time on the movie podcast the boys tackle the Oscar winning Christopher Nolan film Oppenheimer. Will the historical fiction and cast of A-list stars blow up the Clemometer? This week, Rick questions reality, Ryan talks about another podcast and Bill does trivia. Episode Art By: Abby Clem All music generously provided by: Wyatt Olney & The Wrec…

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In Defense of Ska Ep 168: The Steady 45's 1:13:23

6M ago1:13:23

1:13:23

One of the best ska bands of the past decade is The Steady 45's, a trad ska group based out of Los Angeles. They are one of the few bands that have been able to call both LA’s lively trad ska and vibrant Latino ska scenes home. So we brought on four members and friend of the band Jackie Mendez to talk about the band’s history and how they’re helpin…

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EP#161 Bill Rocks His Shorts (Dylan Edition) 31:04

6M ago31:04

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On this episode of the music podcast, Bill has been assigned the album Blood on the Tracks by Bob Dylan. Will the folksy blues-inspired storytelling of the voice of a generation ring true for Bill or is it destined for the lowly bottom of the Clemometer? Episode Art By: Abby Clem All music generously provided by: Wyatt Olney & The Wreckage (woatw.c…

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Behind The Curtain: I worked At Asian Man Records w/ Bob Vielma 14:47

6M ago14:47

14:47

One thing we love doing on this podcast is talking to former members of Asian Man Records and getting all the dirt on Mike Park. This is our third episode in the series. We’ve already spoken to Skylar Suorez and Lazlo Happenstance. Now we talk to Bob Vielma. You probably know Bob from his fire rap verse on “SkrAm” from Jeff Rosenstock’s Ska Dream. …

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In Defense of Ska Ep 167: Half Past Two (Tara Hahn & Max Beckman) 1:48:32

6M ago1:48:32

1:48:32

Half Past Two have been around for almost two decades, and yet they still feel like a breath of fresh air in the ska scene. On this episode of In Defense of Ska, lead vocalist Tara Hahn and guitarist Max Beckman discuss the band's history and their brand new album, Talk iI Killing Me (out April 19th). Listen now. Formed in August 2006, Half Past Tw…

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EP#160 This Was Not a Layer Cake, This Was Flan 43:14

6M ago43:14

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Oscar's month is here, and the boys are watching a selection of best picture nominees. This week we start with The Holdovers. Will this campy long shot get a good rating on the Clemometer? This week, Bill drinks a free beer, Ryan does some fact-checking, and Rick does trivia. Episode Art By: Abby Clem All music generously provided by: Wyatt Olney &…

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In Defense of Ska Ep 166: Daraka Larimore-Hall (The Adjusters) 1:35:11

6M ago1:35:11

1:35:11

After forming in 1995, The Adjusters quickly made a name for themselves in the bustling Chicago scene for their blend of ska and soul, as well as their intensely political edge. Over time, the group has only gotten more and more active. Lead vocalist Daraka Larimore-Hall joins In Defense of Ska this week to dive into the band's history, their overt…

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EP#159 Handsome Sewage 49:15

6M ago49:15

49:15

The boys finally get back to watching some movies with this week's assignment, the 1998 "Rom-Con" Out of Sight. Will the star power of Clooney and J-Lo push this take on an Elmore Leonard novel to the top of the Clemometer? This week, Rick is late, Bill tries mixology and Ryan does trivia. Episode Art By: Abby Clem All music generously provided by:…

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In Defense of Ska Ep 165: Mutiny (Efrem Schulz, Chris Ruckus, Mike Cambra 1:23:18

6M ago1:23:18

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On this week's episode of In Defense of Ska, members of ska supergroup Mutiny -- Efrem Schulz, Chris Ruckus, and Mike Cambra -- discuss the project and its connection to their other bands. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. Let's get one thing straight -- ska needs more supergroups. Aside from Rude Girl Revue and Kilograms, they're surprisingly…

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EP#158 Bill Rocks His Shorts (Pumpkins Edition) 41:58

6M ago41:58

41:58

This week on the music podcast, Rick offers up Smashing Pumpkin's Siamese Dream for Bill to review. Will Billy Corgan and company find themselves high atop the Clemometer rankings? This time, Bill asks questions about Elvis' house, Rick has marital advice and Ryan correctly identifies the best rock album of the '90's. Episode Art By: Abby Clem All …

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