Best Fantomas Podcasts (2024)

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

2d ago48:12

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Frank Turner is a big name in punk and singer-songwriter folk-style music. Since he has such a huge presence in these scenes, we needed to know what he thinks of ska. Turns out, he has a lot of thoughts, and he tells them all to us! Frank’s got quite the ska resume. He’s toured with The Interrupters, Bedouin Soundclash, he grew up going to UK skaco…

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

9d 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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In Defense of Ska Ep 178: Lollypop Lorry 57:32

16d ago57:32

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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

23d 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

29d 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

1M 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

1M 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

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

2M 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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In Defense of Ska Ep 172: Trevor Dunn (Mr. Bungle, John Zorn, Fantomas) 1:36:52

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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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SKACHELLA: A Ska Review of Coachella 40:57

2M 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

2M 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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In Defense of Ska Ep 169: Save Ferris' Monique Powell 1:26:04

3M 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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In Defense of Ska Ep 168: The Steady 45's 1:13:23

3M 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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Behind The Curtain: I worked At Asian Man Records w/ Bob Vielma 14:47

3M 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

3M 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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In Defense of Ska Ep 166: Daraka Larimore-Hall (The Adjusters) 1:35:11

3M 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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In Defense of Ska Ep 165: Mutiny (Efrem Schulz, Chris Ruckus, Mike Cambra 1:23:18

4M ago1:23:18

1:23:18

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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In Defense of Ska Ep 164: Call Me Malcom (Lucias Malcolm & Mark Farthing) 1:36:54

4M ago1:36:54

1:36:54

It's no secret that ska music is alive and well, and not just in the United States. On this episode of in defense of ska, English ska-punks Call Me Malcolm join to chat about the current scene, the band's history, and their new album Echoes and Ghosts. Listen above or wherever you get your podcasts. Starting from the beginning, guitarist/vocalist L…

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In Defense of Ska Ep 163: Sarah Tudzin (Illuminati Hotties) 1:31:25

4M ago1:31:25

1:31:25

On this week's episode of In Defense of Ska, Illuminati Hotties creative force Sarah Tudzin discusses how her ska roots continue to inform her current artistic output. Listen above or wherever you get your podcasts. The artist grew up going to punk and ska shows in Southern California, and the influence of such experiences continues to have a major…

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Behind The Curtain: An Interview with Ska Superfan Michelle Ska 11:22

4M ago11:22

11:22

Michelle Ska has been to a lot of ska shows. Like A LOT! So many that she's kind of famous in ska circles for being a hardcore, supportive fan. She also went through one of the most harrowing natural disasters of recent time: The 2023 Lahaina Wildfire. We brought her on to talk about ska and give us the full story of what it was like to survive the…

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In Defense of Ska Ep 162: Deals Olan (Out Of Control Army, Tijuana No, The Toasters, Bad Manners, Maskatesta) 1:12:36

4M ago1:12:36

1:12:36

This week, In Defense of Ska heads outside of the United States to dive into the massive ska scene in Mexico. Joined by Jose “Deals” Olan, an experienced musician and promoter in Mexico, the crew explores the fans of the region, the massive festivals, and more. Listen above or wherever you get your podcasts. Olan first cut his teeth by playing saxo…

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In Defense of Ska Ep 161: Adam Pfahler (Jawbreaker, J Church, Whysall Lane) 1:40:31

5M ago1:40:31

1:40:31

This week on In Defense of Ska, Jawbreaker drummer Adam Pfahler discuss his long-time love of ska, the band existing as a touchstone for future emo bands, and battling notions of selling out when touring with Nirvana. Listen above or wherever you get your podcasts. As far as bands go, Jawbreaker have quite the story. They've influenced a multiple g…

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In Defense of Ska Ep 160: Daniel Rachel (Too Much Too Young, Don’t Look Back In Anger, Walls Come Tumbling Down) 1:30:31

5M ago1:30:31

1:30:31

This week on In Defense of Ska, author Daniel Rachel discuss his book, Too Much Too Young -- The 2 Tone Records Story: Rude Boys, Racism and the Soundtrack of a Generation. Listen above or wherever you get your podcasts. Rachel tells the story of how 2 tone spread all over the world. While many of the scene's bands were largely cult artists outside…

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In Defense of Ska Ep 159: Norwood Fisher (Fishbone, Trulio Disgracias) 1:28:07

5M ago1:28:07

1:28:07

Few American bands have had such an influence on ska music like Fishbone. This week, In Defense of Ska does their second episode on the group, this time featuring bassist Norwood Fisher. Listen to Fisher and the hosts talk about their upcoming tour with GZA, the band's career, and more in the episode below. You can also follow the series wherever y…

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Behind The Curtain: The Real History of Chicken Tenders with Former IDOS Guest Nick Lavallee TEASER 9:15

5M ago9:15

9:15

On this special teaser of In Defense of Ska, season 1 guest Nick Lavallee returns to tell the story of getting Manchester — his hometown — recognized as the Chicken Tender Capital of the World. Listen to the teaser, and don't forget to like, review, and subscribe to In Defense of Ska wherever you get your podcasts. Learn about who invented the chic…

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In Defense of Ska Ep 158: Craig of the Creek (Jeff Rosenstock & Ben Levin) 1:46:16

5M ago1:46:16

1:46:16

Musician and composer Jeff Rosentsock and show-creator Ben Levin join In Defense of Ska to chat about the music behind Craig of the Creek. Both products of ska-punk love, the series' music skanks pretty hard, and that's no accident. The two also get into it about Rancid, ska-tastic collaborations, and dealing with stress. Listen to Ben Levin and Je…

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In Defense of Ska Ep 157: P-Nut (311): Bob Marley, Jordan Morris' Bubble, and Eric Andre's Sketch 1:06:45

5M ago1:06:45

1:06:45

This is the first episode of our 4th season, and it’s our first as part of the Consequence Podcast Network. So that means, we had to go big this week. We brought the one and only P-Nut on the show. That’s right, the bass player for 311. Today we talk about how 311’s journey overlapped with the rise of ska in the 90s, and how the group existed in a …

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In Defense of Ska Joins the Consequence Podcast Network! 1:37

6M ago1:37

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By Aaron Carnes

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In Defense of Ska Ep 156: The Iron Roses (Nathan Gray & Becky Fontaine) 1:24:28

6M ago1:24:28

1:24:28

Nathan Gray has played music with their band Boysetsfire for decades. But only once during the band’s run did they dabble in ska (“Deja Coup”). But that has completely changed now with Nathan’s new group, The Iron Roses, a joyful punk band with heavy doses of ska and reggae. The joy in the band is purposeful, a middle finger aimed at the rise in ra…

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In Defense of Ska Ep 155 Josh Fernandez (Author of “The Hands That Crafted The Bomb: The Making of a Lifelong Antifascist”) 1:23:58

6M ago1:23:58

1:23:58

Does being a ska fan inherently make someone an antifascist? While this topic gets frequently debated among ska fans, it’s important to remember that antiracism and antifascism have long been an important part of the ska scene. The 2 Tone ska bands were explicit in their stance. They came up at a time when fascism was on the rise in England, and th…

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Behind The Curtain: 2023 in review with Mike Park & Chris Reeves TEASER 7:32

6M ago7:32

7:32

Patreon Exclusive Bonus Episode! And it’s the episode of episodes. You won’t want to miss it! 2023 has been an awesome year. We've had Stewart Copeland, Fred Armisen, Bill Stevenson, Rhoda Dakar, Vic Ruggiero and a bunch of other amazing people. So, to talk about our year, we brought on the great Mike Park. Additionally, we asked our editor Chris R…

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In Defense of Ska Ep 154: Daniel Flores (Satélite Kingston, Manera Correcta De Gritar, Rolling Stone Argentina) 1:37:04

6M ago1:37:04

1:37:04

Los Fabulosos Cadillacs is one of the biggest ska bands in the world. They formed in Argentina in 1985 and continue to be a major global force in ska and in pop music in general. But Los Fabulosos didn’t evolve out of thin air. This week, we get a crash course on ska’s history in Argentina. To walk us through this fascinating history, we chat with …

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In Defense of Ska Ep 153: Anna Valenzuela (Comedy Central Roast Battle, 12 Questions, Murderpuss) 1:41:18

6M ago1:41:18

1:41:18

Comedian Anna Valenzuela has gone to Fest for the past 3 years. She feels right at home there because she grew up going to punk and ska shows, and when she started comedy in 2014, she often performed on the same bills as punk bands. She got involved in LA’s roast battle scene in 2015 and even participated in the Comedy Central show Jeff Ross Presen…

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In Defense of Ska Ep 152: Mikal Reich & Brendog (Mephiskapheles, Barbicide, The Shaved Pigs) 1:42:51

7M ago1:42:51

1:42:51

People are still fascinated by the idea of Satanic ska. So much that metal magazine Loudwire wrote an article in 2021 called “Satanic Ska is a Real Thing that Actually Exists.” The article was about Mephiskapheles, a New York ska band that formed in 1990. For their debut album, God Bless Satan, they created a unique sound that blended traditional s…

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In Defense of Ska Ep 151: Mega Ran 1:19:45

7M ago1:19:45

1:19:45

Nerdcore hip-hop entered mainstream consciousness in 2016 when a contestant on Jeopardy mentioned being a fan of the genre. Then, host Alex Trebek made a joke about fans of the genre being losers. Mega Ran, one of the main figures nerdcore (Hip-hop that focuses on video games, comic books, anime and other “nerd” topics) posted a diss back at Trebek…

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In Defense of Ska Ep 150: Nick Wiger (Doughboys, Get Played) 1:20:15

7M ago1:20:15

1:20:15

Doughboys is an extremely popular podcast. On it, hosts Nick Wiger and Mike Mitchell discuss chain restaurants, while also chopping it up with different weekly guests, many of who are comedians. Doughboys is kind of a food podcast and kind of a comedy podcast. And it’s a lot of fun to listen to. It’s perfect because who doesn’t have strong opinions…

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In Defense of Ska Ep 149: Uli Bella (Ozomatli, Yeska) 1:19:59

7M ago1:19:59

1:19:59

Ozomatli was formed in Los Angeles in 1995. Right out the gate, they blended a ton of styles: cumbia, funk, hip-hop, salsa. Within that mix, reggae and ska were also prominent ingredients since Day 1. They went all in with Jamaican-influenced music in 2017 with their record Nonstop: Mexico to Jamaica, a brilliant album where they cover popular Mexi…

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In Defense of Ska Ep 148: Rob Bell and Gerry Lundquist (MU330, Skankin’ Pickle, Suzie Cue, Jeffy and the Sunken Heads, The Vulcaneers) 1:22:24

8M ago1:22:24

1:22:24

St. Louis ska band MU330 was formed in 1988. Different members came and went through the course of their first two full-lengths, but by the time they went to record their 1997 masterpiece, Crab Rangoon, they locked in as a five-piece with Dan Potthast, Ted Moll, Chris Diebold, Rob Bell, and former Skankin’ Pickle trombonist Gerry Lundquist. That li…

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In Defense of Ska Ep 147: Dan Ozzi (Author of Sellout) 1:29:23

8M ago1:29:23

1:29:23

Author Dan Ozzi’s 2021 book “Sellout” brilliantly profiled 11 punk/hardcore/emo bands that signed to a major label in the 90s/2000s (Green Day, Against Me, Jawbreaker, At The Drive-In). He showed minute details of the scenes these bands came from, how and why they signed to a major, and ultimately what impact making this jump had on them. What’s in…

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Behind The Curtain: A Conversation with John DeDominici & Sean McCabe TEASER 11:01

8M ago11:01

11:01

This is a critical historical conversation! Prepare to have your understanding of Bomb the Music Industry and Arrogant Sons of Bitches EXPANDED with this timeless interview with John DeDominici and Sean McCabe. Everyone know John DeDominici's important contribution to all of Jeff Rosenstock's projects. But what about Sean McCabe? Arguably the most …

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In Defense of Ska Ep 146: Flying Raccoon Suit (Jessica Jeansonne, Andrew Heaton) 1:21:59

8M ago1:21:59

1:21:59

Hard Times recently declared Flying Raccoon Suit to be the best ska band out of Mississippi. But, as good as they are, they don’t have a lot of competition—they don’t live in an area filled with ska or punk bands. But part of their charm is this very thing—they bring different influences and life experiences to ska. This is especially apparent in t…

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In Defense of Ska Ep 145: Stewart Copeland (The Police, Klark Kent) 42:30

8M ago42:30

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The Police exploded in the late 70s. By the early ’80s they were one of the biggest bands in the world with countless hits like “Roxanne,” “Every Breath You Take,” and “Don’t Stand So Close To Me.” They were classified as New Wave, but ska and reggae were prominent influences in their songs. Their popularity pre-dated the 2 Tone ska explosion. Near…

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In Defense of Ska Ep 144: Pall Jenkins (Three Mile Pilot, The Black Heart Procession, Ugly Casanova, Mr. Tuba And The Flying Objects) 1:42:47

8M ago1:42:47

1:42:47

The Black Heart Procession were one of the coolest indie rock bands in the 2000s. Creative songwriting, downer vibes and a general steering away from pop sensibilities while still maintaining catchy melodies. But before the band started to blow up in the indie scene, their singer Pall Jenkins fronted the band Three Mile Pilot, a struggling San Dieg…

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In Defense of Ska Ep 143: Hans Gruber and the Die Hards (Chris Thompson, Rosey Armstrong, Kurt Armstrong) 1:31:44

9M ago1:31:44

1:31:44

Hans Gruber and the Die Hards came out of the pandemic swinging and ready to take over the ska scene. The band formed in 2014 in Austin, Texas, went through some lineup changes (A big lineup change a few years ago!) and then released their excellent record, With A Vengence, in May 2022 on SPI Records. They want to get the word out and have been tou…

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In Defense of Ska Ep 142: Jon Wurster (The Mountain Goats, Superchunk, Bob Mould, Psychotic Norman) 1:19:31

9M ago1:19:31

1:19:31

Jon Wurster played drums in Superchunk from the early 90s, but left the band earlier this year. He currently plays drums in The Mountain Goats and with Bob Mould. He also famously played the character Ronald Thomas Clontle on The Best Show with Tom Scharpling and declared that Madness invented ska! And Jon certainly jokes around about ska a lot, bu…

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In Defense of Ska Behind The Curtain: Supernova 2023 recap w/ Aaron & Adam 9:06

9M ago9:06

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IDOS PATREON EXCLUSIVE EPISODE Supernova 2023 was an incredible experience! Amazing bands and just a lot of great people hanging out at the festival. It was the first time that we (both Aaron and Adam) got to experience this awesome festival. But also, we were heavily involved with the festival. For September's bonus episode, we discuss our Superno…

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In Defense of Ska Ep 141: Western Standard Time Orchestra (Eitan Avineri & Jesse Wagner) 1:39:09

9M ago1:39:09

1:39:09

In 2011, long time Southern California ska trumpet player Eitan Avineri had an idea. He wanted to blend traditional Jamaican ska with big band jazz. He assembled a crew of all the best players in LA's traditional ska scene, as well as some of his jazz friends, and re-arranged his favorite Skatalites tunes in a big band style. He called the project …

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