Full episode featuring Brian and Simon of Hotter Than Scorcher. Washington DC's newest DJ night playing ska, rocksteady and other boss selections. We discuss records, dj backstories, interests outside of djing and much more. I had the honor of doing a couple gigs with these guys and they were a lot of fun to chat records with. Please check them out follow their page and if you are in DC area checkout their night.

https://www.instagram.com/hotterthanscorcher/

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3 DJ's 1 podcast.

Listen to a brief preview of the next episode of the Ska Dad's podcast featuring Brian and Simon of Hotter Than Scorcher. Washington DC's newest DJ night playing ska, rocksteady and other boss selections.

Tunes from Prince Buster, Harry J Allstars, Fuss and Loving Paupers. Full episode coming soon!

Sean McCabe goes deep into Rocky Sullivan, Psy.D.'s latest full length the Chippers. Sean goes into his ska past, present, and future recounting memories. Topics include Jeff Rosenstock, High School Football Heroes, Premarital Sax, The Pogues, Bomb the Music Industry, Long Island Ska Scene, Wandavision, Big D and the Kids Table, Be Decent, Moon Ska, and much more.

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Rocky Sullivan, Psy.D. Bandcamp

Skavoovie and the Epitones dissect their third album Growler and talk about the Supernova Reunion and much more. Supernova season is upon us and the band is set to take the stage on Saturday night. The band also shared what the future may hold past Supernova.

Skavoovie and the Epitones Bandcamp

Ska Punk International Ripe Release

Skavoovie and the Epitones Real Instagram Page

Skavoovie and the Epitones Spotify Playlist Part 2

Hailing from Bogota, Colombia The Toughers are a true allstar reggae band with a strong sense of focus, identify and purpose. I was honored to see this group over the summer in LA. I sit down with a couple members of the group (Lina, Pablo, and Camilo) and their manager Diana to chat about the direct and indirect connections between Latin music and Jamaican ska, reggae, and rocksteady. The Toughers are coming! Don't miss their East Coast Debut in Brooklyn on 9/11/2024.

The Toughers

Video for Abrakadabra

Check out the Toughers NYC Debut with the Steady 45s

Toughers Spotify Playlist

Skavoovie and the Epitones are reuniting. I sit down with Ansis, Jon, and Daniel. We talk through the band’s legacy, history, releases, tours, and much more. Part 2 is coming with even more information about their reunion at Supernova. Sit back and enjoy talking about the glory days of Moon Ska Records and 90's third wave ska scene.

Skavoovie and the Epitones Bandcamp

Skavoovie and Epitones IG

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Supernova

I am joined by Daniel from the Classy Wrecks. Hailing from Toronto The Classy Wrecks mix up two tone ska, traditional, and modern third wave ska. We talk about how much touring and gigging the band has done. Also we chat through the bands discography and talk about what's next for the group.

The Classy Wrecks Youtube Page

The Classy Wrecks Website

CW Bandcamp page

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Drew is known for his jumps, hi kicks, and hyping up the crowd during Kill Lincoln's explosive performances. He joins on this episode to talk about about the new film, This is New Tone. Drew goes over his thoughts and his role as a ska ambassador in this film.

We also talk about the current Bad Times lineup and some upcoming releases.

This is New Tone is coming to a town near you. Check the link for details below.

Buy Tickets to This is New Tone in Baltimore (08/29)

This is New Tone

Bad Times Records

Kill Lincoln

Urban Crater

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Chris Malone, trombone player extraordinaire and lead vocalist of the Pandemics, joins on this episode to chat about a new chapter in the Pandemics. The band is gearing up and looking for other like minded NYC musicians to help the band take the music to the people.

Chris chats about the NYC Ska scene, the Pandemics history/back catalogue and his unabashed love of Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra.

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The Pandemics

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Pandemics Big Cartel

Tara from Half Past Two stops by to chat about her new album on Bad Time Records called, "Talk Is Killing Me." We chat about her ska bucket list and how she was able to check off all the boxes. Tara also talks about the importance of playing accessible venues and much more.