This episode of "This Is Ska" with host Mitty Goodwin is a vibrant journey through the world of ska, from its origins to contemporary sounds. The show kicks off with a segment dedicated to celebrating the birthdays of influential ska artists, including Jimmy Cliff, Carlton Manning, and Lloyd Revit of The Skatalites. Listeners are then treated to a mix of classic tracks and exciting new releases, with a special focus on bands performing at the Supernova International Ska Festival and a collection of recently submitted songs. The episode also features covers of popular tunes with a ska twist and showcases international talent, highlighting the global reach of the genre.

Setlist:

• The Skatalites - "Ball of Fire"
• Carlton and The Shoes - "Me and You"
• Jimmy Cliff - "Bang!"
• The Specials - "Gangsters"
• The Uptones - "Skankin' Fool"
• The Toasters - "Cool Shark"
• Skankin' Pickle - "It's Not Too Late"
• The Slackers - "Robot"
• Rankin' Jr. - "Turn Off the Silence"
• Los Fastidios - "A Rebel, Not a Fool"
• The Chains - "The Rent"
• Lollipop Lorry & Reggae Band - "Slow Hot Dub"
• Brad Pittons and the Pirates - "Pillow Talk"
• Detroit Rhythm Crew - "Trained Behavior"
• Villa Fantome - "Sore Nior"
• Roy Ellis - "Mama Says"
• Roy Patton - "Endless Memory"
• Desmond Riley - "Skinheads: A Message to You"
• Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra - "The Liar"
• Oreskaband - "I'll Be There"
• Los Cassettes - "Aki Dia"
• The Super Glasses Ska Ensemble - "Do More Ska"
• Smoking Mirror Sound System (feat. Ali Gulada from Stop the Presses) - "Time After Time" (Cyndi Lauper cover)
• Los Chickles - "Call Me" (Blondie cover)
• BoomBoom Collective - "Ain't No Body" (Chaka Khan cover)
• Pannonia All-Star Ska Orchestra - "Golden Days"
• AKA The Syndicate - "Different People"
• Lucky - "Bounce House Ska"
• The Selecter - "James Bond"