Best Bluebeat Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 220: Gates Of Reggae 44:30

3M ago44:30

44:30

Big Love Reggae Radio Scotland - Gates Of Reggae We Are back after a while of retreat from the world to chill destress and get back to it - hope you enjoy My Reggae Comrades … REST IN POWER - PETER 'PEETAH' MORGAN OF MORGAN HERITAGE (JULY 11, 1973 - FEBRUARY 25, 2024) Lloyd Brown - food for thought Ijahman - Miss Beverly Alpha Blondy - Brigadier Sa…

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042 - The Dicky Barrett Interview 1:02:34

3M ago1:02:34

1:02:34

Dicky Barrett sang in the Mighty Mighty Bosstones for 39 years, and announced for the Jimmy Kimmel Live! show for 18 years. In 2022, his stance on COVID vaccines seemingly ended both careers. Nowadays he writes and sings in 90s punk supergroup The Defiant, alongside members of Smash Mouth, the Offspring, the Street Dogs, and the Briggs. He joins Ho…

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041 - Vic Rice Production School 2:04:07

3M ago2:04:07

2:04:07

You know him as a modern-day dub master and ska producer, but now we're calling him "professor" as Victor Rice takes us to production school. Ricey shares his advice on composing, performing, recording and mixing your music- it's like Masterclass but for ska kids.

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Monster Boogie Mikal Reich Memorial 1:59:40

4M ago1:59:40

1:59:40

Rebroadcast of an episode of the Monster Boogie Show, originally aired March 5th, 2024 on WCSB 89.3FM Cleveland Cleveland native and trombonist Greg Robinson (Mephiskapheles) guest hosts the Mikal Reich Memorial Show. For two hours, Greg spins rare, early Mephiskapheles tracks from 1992-1996, along with vintage ska from the 1960s that Mikal loved, …

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040 - Skapara Primer 1:43:45

6M ago1:43:45

1:43:45

Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra (TSPO, or Skapara) has been making records since 1990, but their music has been hard to come by in the US for much of their career. However, after their Supernova debut, and the availability of their entire back catalog for streaming, TSPO is finally getting the recognition they deserve. JJ and Matt have decided to beco…

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Offbeat 004 - Pilfers Saga 40:38

6M ago40:38

40:38

Matt recently had the opportunity to hop on a Zoom with Coolie, Vinny and Nick from The Pilfers! Their seminal record from 1999, Chawalaleng is available for streaming for the very first time, and this coincides with a reunion of the band's original lineup. This is Coolie Ranx's third visit to Hornpod, check the feed for episodes 027 and 028 for th…

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039 - 2023 Year In Ska 2:00:49

7M ago2:00:49

2:00:49

It's been a fantastic year for ska music and we have been making lists. JJ and Matt welcome the curator of the BIG 2023 Ska Releases Spotify playlist, Cody Freedom and author/blogger of Ska, Punk and other Junk, Dane Jackson to the show. We each share our own Top Ten lists, find some common overlap and reflect on another year in ska.…

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038 - The Christmas Ska Canon 53:24

8M ago53:24

53:24

It's Christmas time again! Yes, again. Some folks were disappointed that nothing was added to the Ska Canon in the last episode. We're fixing that with a self-proclaimed Christmas Ska expert, Sean McCabe from Rocky Sullivan, Psy D and Bomb The Music Industry!

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037 - Bluebeat Christmas 1:39:42

9M ago1:39:42

1:39:42

JJ and Matt are in a Christmas mood, so we've brought on Jesse Wagner (The Aggrolites) and Eitan Avineri from Western Standard Time to talk about their new record, Bluebeat Holiday. It's a classy mix of Big Band, Ska and Christmas favorites. And in Ska Canon, we try to find some Christmas Ska that's worthy to be inducted.…

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036 - Bebop and Rocksteady 1:53:30

11M ago1:53:30

1:53:30

Guests, James McDonald, I-Peace Unikue and their band Eastern Standard Time are playing Supernova Ska Festival 2023! More than that, they’ll also be backing up Sister Nancy and Dr. Ring-Ding! Eastern Standard Time joins JJ and Matt to tell us what it’s like infusing traditional Ska with non-traditional amounts of Jazz- and finding the right balance…

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Episode 219: Old Soul 37:22

12M ago37:22

37:22

#biglovereggaeradio🏴 Big Love Reggae Radio Presents Old Soul Presenting podcast for July 2023 a very wet month for Scotland - the summer has gone I think but the sweet reggae sounds will transport us to another place of cold drinks in very hot places - so please enjoy. Cepboi Damian Marley - My Sweet Lord Aleighcia Scott - Pretty Little Brown Thing…

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035 - On Bartok's Path 1:38:00

1y ago1:38:00

1:38:00

JJ and Matt are joined by Victor Rice and Kristoph Toth to discuss their new project, Heritage: On Bartok's Path, which combines ska with traditional Hungarian folk songs. A true ska visionary, Rice conceived of the new genre-mixing album years ago, and enlisted Toth's band, the Pannonia Allstar Ska Orchestra to make it a reality. We talk Scofflaws…

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034 - Ska Jamaica's Way 1:39:31

1y ago1:39:31

1:39:31

The Prizefighters are a Minneapolis band who really studies Jamaican music. This has led them to be picked to back living Jamaican legends including Stranger Cole, Patsy Todd, Roy Panton, Yvonne Harrison, Charlie Organaire, and "King of Ska" Derrick Morgan. Aaron, Tony, and Courtney from the band join us to discuss the nuances and particulars of pl…

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Film Club 04 - Dance Craze (1981) 1:47:26

1y ago1:47:26

1:47:26

It’s the 1981 documentary that captured the energy and excitement of the ska scene during the height of the 2 Tone movement in Britain. Featuring electrifying live performances by bands like The Specials, Madness, and The Selecter, it remains a cult classic, one that played a key role in kickstarting the third wave in the US. Recently remastered, r…

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Episode 218: Under The Influence 52:39

1+ y ago52:39

52:39

#biglovereggaeradio Big Love Reggae Radio Presents Under The Influence New Podcast for April - bitter sweet April for Big Love - the birthday of the founders in April but also marks the anniversary of the loss of our Brother K.H.McSheffery in April - So going back to where it all began - 2 young Scottish twin brothers in Gourock aged 10 years old a…

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Offbeat 003 - The Optix of Doom Regulator 1:29:02

1+ y ago1:29:02

1:29:02

Here's a special episode to address the recent announcement of an Operation Ivy reunion by way of the new band, Doom Regulators. Or should we say, Bad Optix? Whatever they're called, we've got Jimmy Doyle (The Fad and The Forthrights) to serve up Rancid trivia and hot takes!

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Film Club 03 - Shella Record (2019) 1:01:19

1+ y ago1:01:19

1:01:19

In this episode of Hornpod Film Club, we review the 2019 documentary, Shella Record: A Reggae Mystery. Directed by Chris Flanagan, the film tracks his decade of searching for the soulful siren featured on a 10-cent record he bought in a thrift store, credited only with the name Shella Record. His journey takes him from record shops in Toronto to th…

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Film Club 02 - Grosse Pointe Blank (1997) 1:30:42

1+ y ago1:30:42

1:30:42

In this episode of Hornpod Film Club, we explore the 1997 hit movie, Grosse Pointe Blank. Starring John Cusack as a hitman attending his high school reunion, the film blends action, comedy, romance and maybe a little Rude Boy mythology. The soundtrack is iconic and peppered with ska and reggae classics like "I Can See Clearly Now" by Johnny Nash, “…

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Film Club 01 - The Harder They Come (1972) 1:43:29

1+ y ago1:43:29

1:43:29

Hornpod Film Club 01 The Harder They Come (1972) It’s the story of a Jamaican country boy who comes to the big city with dreams of becoming a Reggae star but ends up exploited by the music industry, cheated by the drug trade and eventually gunned down by the police. It’s Jamaica’s first feature film, a cult classic and is widely credited with intro…

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Episode 217: Jahroots UK 57:17

1+ y ago57:17

57:17

❤️#biglovereggaeradio Big Love Reggae Radio Presents JahRoots_UK We dig deep into our vaults for this very special podcast 2 inna 1 Our 20th year and we join together 2 of our founder members podcasts - Kevin McSheffery passed away in 2014 but his podcast's and his love of reggae carries on - please enjoy my twin brothers podcasts - we hold up his …

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033 - 2022 Year In Ska 1:10:38

1+ y ago1:10:38

1:10:38

JJ and Matt welcome Cody Freedom, curator of the Spotify-complete-ska-release-playlist every year. Together, we reflect on a year in ska and we compare our Top Ten lists.

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032 - Ska Music For Pop People 1:40:29

1+ y ago1:40:29

1:40:29

JJ and Matt are joined by many guests tonight as we explore the pop side of ska. First, Agent Jay of The Slackers and Ali and Danny of Stop The Presses call in talk about their new album, Got It. Then, Tim from Supernova Ska Fest joins us to talk about Ska Canon and other big announcements.

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Episode 216: Rightful Tunes 54:44

1+ y ago54:44

54:44

❤️#biglovereggaeradio Big Love Reggae Radio Presents Rightful Tunes Bouncing Tunes from The Cave Studio Scotland This months Podcast showcasing the new outstanding album by Bitty McLean and Sly&Robbie - Forward - hope you enjoy. Aswad - Hang On Baby Little Roy - Lithium Easy Star All-Stars - Electioneering (Feat. Morgan Heritage) Bitty McLean And S…

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031 - Ska's Fallen Genius 1:23:52

1+ y ago1:23:52

1:23:52

JJ and Matt are joined by Adam Reeves, creator of the forthcoming biography of The Skatalites' legendary trombonist Don Drummond. Drummond's creative genius helped shape ska music in its earliest days, but his life was short and marred by tragedy. We celebrate his music, learn about his extensive legacy and even consider a few albums for the Ska Ca…

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030 - Hornpod Ska-Jazz Revue 1:46:40

2y ago1:46:40

1:46:40

Jazz is one of the major musical elements of Ska, so what's the deal with Ska-Jazz? JJ and Matt sit down with the Jazz experts of Westbound Train to help us break it down. Westbound's Obi, Rich and Thad help us crack the code of Ska-Jazz, and even elevate a few classics into the canon.

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Episode 215: Mr Penniless 45:19

2y ago45:19

45:19

❤️#biglovereggaeradio Big Love Reggae Radio Presents Mr Penniless Bouncing Tunes from The Cave Studio Scotland a few boooooming tunes listened too over the last few days hope you enjoy. Gramps Morgan - A Moon To Remember Maxi Priest - I’m Alright Ft Shaggy Maxi Priest - Bridge you Burn The Dualers - Mr Penniless Morgan Heritage- We Are Warriors fea…

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Episode 214: Rockers Delight 0:36

2y ago0:36

0:36

Big Love Reggae Radio Scotland Presents Rockers Delight New Podcast release great sorrow within the crew due to the loss of the original member of Aswad Angus Drummie Zeb Gaye -an outstanding drummer singer and producer - this podcast we pay respect to one of our hero’s . Big Love Cepboi Tarrus Riley - Baby Blue - 7” Single Luciano & Lutan Fyah-Set…

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029 - Full Speed Ahead 1:31:12

2y ago1:31:12

1:31:12

Way back in Hornpod episode 001 JJ and Matt told you how they defined ska. In this latest episode, they're putting it to the test! First we sit down with Dan Lord and Adam Guthrie of the band Salvo. We talk about the 1990's when the "horn punk" band was called Pain. We talk about the long hiatus and triumphant return, including their new album The …

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Episode 213: Inna Di Red 37:49

2y ago37:49

37:49

Big Love Reggae Radio Scotland Presents Inna Di Red Another podcast release from Cepboi - working life as been very busy at present but the sweet reggae tunes in ranger has kept me going so here is some tunes we are tuning into at moment - very mix of tunes at moment a lot of lovers rock and dub tunes so kept some of them in hoping you enjoy - so g…

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028 - Chawalaleng Special 53:16

2y ago53:16

53:16

Coolie Ranx returns, and he's brought former Oingo Boingo bassist, John Avila! John brings stories about producing Boingo, Reel Big Fish and of course, The Pilfers Chawalaleng.

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027 - A Coolie Ranx Visit 1:24:47

2y ago1:24:47

1:24:47

JJ and Matt are joined by genuine ska celebrity, Coolie Ranx (The Toasters, The Pilfers) to talk about dancehall attitude, improvising live and committing to ska long-term.

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Episode 212: Booooom Tunes Vol One 34:13

2y ago34:13

34:13

Big Love Reggae Radio Scotland Presents Booooom Tunes Vol One Been a wee while - due to celebrating the main mans 50th Birthday celebrations so here is the next BLRR Podcast hope you enjoy as much as we enjoyed picking some of our fave Boooom Tunes at moment Reggae Roast - Do It Again (feat. Horseman & Natty Campbell) Reggae Roast - Mash Up the Dan…

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Things I Can't Forget #09 - Plague Doctor with Larry McDonald 59:13

2y ago59:13

59:13

Legendary percussionist, Larry McDonald joins us to discuss his latest collaboration with Dave Hillyard of The Slackers. Dave and Larry have been making music together for decades as the Rocksteady Seven and their new album, Plague Doctor is out now! We talk about Larry's days in pre-ska Jamaica all the way up to his recent work with the late Lee P…

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Things I Can't Forget #08 - Sunlight Songwriters Addendum 32:50

2+ y ago32:50

32:50

JJ and Matt are joined again by all six members of the Slackers for more conversation about the band's new album, Don't Let The Sunlight Fool Ya. This time the focus is on the songwriting and the stories behind some of the album's songs.

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Things I Can't Forget #07 1:23:22

2+ y ago1:23:22

1:23:22

The Slackers' brand new album, Don't Let The Sunlight Fool Ya will drop on April 15th- but we're here with a track-by-track preview of the record. Dive deep with JJ, Matt and the members of The Slackers as we reveal the new tunes and the stories behind them!

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Episode 211: An Evening With Some Dub And Bouncing Tunes 29:57

2+ y ago29:57

29:57

Big Love Reggae Radio Scotland An Evening With Some Dub And Bouncing Tunes With The Big Love Posse - The Dub Slayer - Cepboi and Junior Tubby picking tunes hoping to get them dancing shoes on skank the night and day away. Nello B - Warriors - Melodica Version Richie Phoe - Unity Dub Dubskasm - 135 Orange Street Dubskasm - There’s A Dub Emeterians -…

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026 - A Long Island Takeover 1:37:30

2+ y ago1:37:30

1:37:30

It's a takeover! Jimmy Doyle and Sean McCabe straight up infiltrate Hornpod HQ and do their own episode- all about the Long Island ska scene. They are joined by JT Turret of ASOB and Brian Diaz of Ednas Goldfish.

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025 - Hell of a Hat 1:11:32

2+ y ago1:11:32

1:11:32

JJ and Matt sit down with the author of the new book, Hell of a Hat The Rise of 90s Ska and Swing, Kenneth Partridge. And don't you know it, we have opinions on 90s Ska and Swing.

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Episode 16: Reggaeplatonic 42:08

2+ y ago42:08

42:08

Big Love Reggae Radio Scotland - Presents Reggaeplatonic New Podcast for 2022 some old some new - please enjoy the vibes - stay safe comrades Freddie McGregor - Perhaps 10” Vinyl + Stingray All Starts (Mafia & Fluxy, Greg, Javier Martin Boix & Marcos Crespo) Phyllisia Ross & Ky-Mani Marley - Kenbe La Riddim 2022 Freddie McGregor - Here I Come - Nig…

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The Still Stubborn Special with King Django 50:48

2+ y ago50:48

50:48

King Django, founder of Stubborn Records has been working with our own, Matt Wixson on a very special compilation the past year, and they are joining us to reveal the details of this monumental undertaking.

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024 - 2021 In Ska 1:27:40

2+ y ago1:27:40

1:27:40

JJ and Matt reflect on a year in ska- the trends, the music, the memories. Join us as we compare Top Ten lists and throw a few more ska-mpilations into the canon.

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Episode 15: Love And Unity❤️ 43:38

2+ y ago43:38

43:38

Love And Unity We Have lost great Reggae Dons over the last few weeks - The Don Robbie Shakespeare and the One and Only Mr Terence Astro Wilson UB40 - we have included few of their amazing tunes/productions on this podcast - Fly High Kings big love Cepboi Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers- Kozmik Black Uhuru - Utterance Maxi Priest Ft Shaggy - My …

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023 - Still Standing 1:35:49

2+ y ago1:35:49

1:35:49

JJ and Matt look back to time when the 3rd Wave had crashed, but the ska scene carried on. Joined by the legendary founder of Jump Up records, Chuck Wren, we discuss a massive compilation designed to rally the scene at a time when all seemed lost.

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022 - Compilation Crazy 1:06:40

3y ago1:06:40

1:06:40

The ska compilation: a perfect way to discover new bands and new labels. For many, a SKAmpilation album was their entry into the ska world. JJ and Matt sort through some of our favorite ska comps while reminiscing about some of the truly terrible ones.

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A Celebration of Lee "Scratch" Perry 48:34

3y ago48:34

48:34

In August 2021 reggae pioneer Lee "Scratch" Perry passed at away at the age of 85. We gather with Emch and Larry McDonald of Subatomic Sound System, Scratch's bandmates during his final decade, to honor and celebrate a man who lived his life as art and changed music forever. Join us as we connect by proxy to the WiFi of the inventor of dub, the son…

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Supernova Stories 04 - Adam "Flymo" Birch 21:17

3y ago21:17

21:17

In anticipation of Supernova Intl Ska Fest 2021, JJ and Matt chat with the artists and fans who are putting on the festival. In the final episode of this miniseries, we're joined by trumpeter Adam "Flymo" Birch who has played alongside Laurel Aitken, Derrick Morgan, The Toasters and The Specials. Flymo tells us about overcoming addiction and reconn…

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Supernova Stories 03 - Rude Girl Revue 38:27

3y ago38:27

38:27

In anticipation of Supernova Intl Ska Fest 2021, JJ and Matt chat with the artists and fans who are putting on the festival. This time, we've got one of the most anticipated acts of the upcoming Supernova 2021- an all-star, all-female, all-ska supergroup called Rude Girl Revue. Debuting at Supernova 2021 with 16 women on stage, they promise to make…

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Episode 14: No Water In My Whisky Man 35:22

3y ago35:22

35:22

Big Love Reggae Radio Scotland - Presents No Water In My Whisky Man We Have lost great Reggae Dons over the last few weeks - The Don Lee Scratch Perry and the One and Only Mr Brian Travers UB40 - we have included few of their amazing tunes/productions on this podcast - Fly High Kings big love Lee Perry Keith Rowe And The Upsetters - Groovy Situatio…

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Supernova Stories 02 - Tim Receveur 27:45

3y ago27:45

27:45

In anticipation of Supernova Intl Ska Fest 2021, JJ and Matt chat with the artists and fans who are putting on the festival. On this episode, we're joined by one of the founders of Supernova Ska Festival, Tim Receveur, who has seen it grow from very modest beginnings into perhaps the largest gathering in the ska scene. Tim tells us about the challe…

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Supernova Stories 01 - Greg Lee 33:23

3y ago33:23

33:23

In anticipation of Supernova Intl Ska Fest 2021, JJ and Matt chat with the artists and fans who are putting on the festival. On the first episode, we're joined by Hepcat frontman, Greg Lee to discuss their unexpected journey to Supernova this year.

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