Talk The Ska

Jun 29 2024 133 ep. 45 mins 3.1k

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Ska radio podcast started in September of 2017. I've loved ska my entire adult life. I just want to do my part by showing ska is very much alive all around the world, introducing new bands to people in the process.

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MattiexGary3

Jun 29 2024 86 mins

Mattie is once again joined by Gary of the Backyard Superheroes. As is customary of his appearances they talk quite a bit about toys, cartoons, comics and the ilk. But fret not as we do discuss our favorite ska releases of the year thus far including some album called Mass Hysteria. Plus the introduction of quiet time and the rise of the Ska Chef.

The Prizefighters Chattin' About Ska

Apr 21 2024 129 mins

On this absolute monster of an episode Mattie is joined by Courtney and Aaron of The Prizefighters. In a somewhat shocking change of pace we mostly talk about ska. What it was like during the so-called "Dark Ages", how the scene is doing today and above all else to be kind.

TALK THE SKA IS KILLING ME

Mar 10 2024 82 mins

Come join Mattie as they talk with Tara of Half Past Two about their new record, joining Bad TIme, tales of Hollywood, Disney magic and the best darn burger joint in Los Alamitos.

Joystick 2: Dwell

Oct 26 2023 79 mins

Oh, hey there Talkers. It's been a bit since we've done an episode, but we're back with a doozy. Kicking off our return to the podcast scene is a new interview with Duck and Bex of Joystick. It was an absolute honor to get to interview them about their new EP Dwell. But there's so much more we talk the ska, dogs, head injuries, philosophy, the Bad TIme Family and though we tried ou

Episode 151: Too Fat To Skate Detectives Club

Aug 18 2021 74 mins

Come along as we talk to Lexington, Kentucky's The Rough Customer on an all new Unstructured! We discuss their new album, old albums, various pop culture topics, and of course SKA!

Episode 150: The Road Back

Aug 02 2021 62 mins

Short and sweet. We're back. We play ska. We talk about the ska. Same as the last 149 episodes before this one and it feels so good. Featuring music by Big D & the Kids Table, The Bakesys, The Simulators, Stop The Presses, Last Edition, TheNix86, The JB Conspiracy, Flying Raccoon Suit, The Best of The Worst, Joystick, and Animal Chin.

Episode 149: This Is The May

May 30 2021 41 mins

Yes, this is the May! We said we were gonna do it and now we have. While we aren't the biggest fan of Star Wars we are a big fan of ska and there is a lot of ska based on it. This ended up being a bit more 90's focus than we intended it to be. Though that's where our head has been at lately, so can't say we're too surprised. Some come along and listen to some tunes by The Prizefigh

Episode 148: Not A Kitchen

May 26 2021 52 mins

That's right everyone, we are finally back (again) with a new episode. It's a little later than we would have liked, but there's been a lot going on lately. But it seems like the light at the end of the tunnel is in sight and we are gonna talk about some ska dagnabbit! An astounding amount of awesome tracks in this episode from longtime scene stalwarts and young up and comers alike

Episode 147: I'm A Mess, It's Monday

May 03 2021 51 mins

There are two very important lessons I learned in the production of this episode. 1) It has been far too long since our last proper episode and I miss it terribly. 2) Never again will I record in my kitchen, it's sort of a sonic nightmare. I also should take notes, but we all knew that already. One the plus side this episode features loads of new music, stuff we missed, the birth o

Episode 146: Which Episode Is This Again?

Apr 17 2021 55 mins

Well hello there! It's been a bit since we last posted an episode, but we're finally back! This one has been in the works for quite awhile and it shows, because it's massive! Featuring music by Gentlemen's Dub Club, The Bakesys, Rude City Riot, The Penniless Loafers, Left Alone, The Rude Ways, El Piloto Ciego, Ska Freaks, Skabara, Meskales, Dance Contraption, Belangkon Haji, and Th