This week Rich Zahniser formerly of The Hippos joins us. Rich tells us about the band’s early days, recording in The Beastie Boys’ studio, life on the road and how The Hippos got signed to Interscope Records. We also discuss the album cover for Heads Are Gonna Roll, recording of the album and early reaction to its 1999 release. All this and Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week. 

Rich Zahniser;

https://www.primeroyalstudios.com

The Hippos: Heads Are Gonna Roll Vinyl 

https://interscope.com/products/the-hippos-heads-are-gonna-roll-lp-interscope-com-exclusive?srsltid=AfmBOoo490mZtjlarOQxS4ekTtY7pJ9gjItOU6R_tUvkF0FTO7BIUI5V

On The Upbeat:

ontheupbeatska.com

Ska News……

-Abraskadabra 

On March 21 abraskadabra released a new song called No Strings Attached. 

https://open.spotify.com/album/2R3BO51lmiNLzZ8qJ8r43D?si=CCDj1WI4RR6WxNORpXPeEg

-Joker’s Republic 

On March 21 Joker’s Republic released their cover of Lit’s My Own Worst Enemy.

https://open.spotify.com/album/6Tcr1GlMox5UJ3VVrNoTiH?si=DDqI7wpWR_GUn6GGj02n8A

-The Kilograms 

On March 20th The Kilograms dropped a new song called Battles . 

https://open.spotify.com/track/7dpdey94k4VLMydkNvPrgW?si=z90rowwITge2SqRRL9aT8A&context=spotify%3Aalbum%3A2Qz7dqhzS2Pg8T6Ntmm1vB

Ska News 2025 Playlist: 

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0CLg5HvXyFxP6hQxQi9Qfs?si=fmVCy1bORNGmlle3FA4-uw&pi=u-gkNw56cQRWea

Ska Picks of The Week 2025:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4bzFTOq9JPpWk1KSEg2nqE?si=Dh0zXfgHSeqfVKsYs0HRJw&pi=u-bIgOFTm_QpaG

Ska News Theme by Lab Brats:

https://labbrats.bandcamp.com

Main Theme by Millington: ⁠

https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music