What a few weeks it has been! We had our equipment finally actually die on us, it was sad. But it meant we got to replace it with better stuff! Which also then died on us.... but that brings us to this! The same new equipment but this time it works! So rather than go another week without an episode we came up with this one when we should have been working! Featuring music by Flying Raccoon Suit, Daly's Gone Wrong, Rundown Kreeps, Joystick, Sgt. Scag, Hans Gruber & the Die Hards, Harijan, The Rocksteady Conspiracy, The Resetters, Mr. Kingpin, and Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra.

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Episode 144: Our 1st Overdub

I am absolutely delighted by this weeks guests. As I note in the episode, Joystick was played all the  way back in the very first episode of Talk The Ska. So it's a pretty big deal to have them on talking about their hotly anticipated new album. Also their next album...not really. But maybe? This also pretty much cements beans being a thing now.

155: Unstructed 4: Aw Beans, It's Joystick!

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 The Bruce Lee Band!  It's certainly a great time to be a ska fan here in 2021.

Episode 146: Which Episode Is This Again?

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 of "Talkers" and even a contest! Featuring music by Wild Man Riddim, The Abruptors, The Regards, The Resojets, Something To Do, Backyard Superheroes, O Leopardo, tryingtogetby, Chango Munks, The End Times, Culture Shock, and Jeff Rosenstock!

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

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. Featuring music by Buster Shuffle, The Busters, Los Super Duppers, The Third Rates, Voodoo Glow Skulls, Link 80, The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Ghost Tones, The Sensibles, Skaffolding, and The Slackers.

Episode 148: Not A Kitchen

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 Prizefighters, Greenhouse, Orange Tree, Eclectics, Skabba the Hut, Luke Skawalker, RedEyed Jedi, The Double Deckers, The Blackouts, Wreckinghorn, and Thumper.

Episode 149: This Is The May

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 150: The Road Back

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 151: Too Fat To Skate Detectives Club

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 our darndest not to, BEANS.

Joystick 2: Dwell

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.

TALK THE SKA IS KILLING ME

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.

The Prizefighters Chattin' About Ska

It's part 2 of our Moon Ska NYC retrospective! This week we're looking at the middle portion of their skatalogue! Featuring the music of Let's Go Bowling, The Slackers, Spring Heeled Jack USA, The Toasters, House of Rhythm, The Bluebeats, Skavoovie and the Epitones, Mento Buru, and Regatta Sixty-Nine! 

Let's Go Bowling - Hot Buttered
The Slackers - Sooner Or Later
Spring Heeled Jack USA- Pay Some Dues
The Toasters - I Wasn't Gonna Call You Anyway
House of Rhythm - Riddim
The Bluebeats - Hardest Working Man
Skavoovie and the Epitones - Aquaman
Mento Buru - Try and Try
Regatta Sixty-Nine - Bari Saxy Man

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Episode 19: Moon Ska Love II

It's 80's night here at Talk the Ska. Join us as we play some of the lesser known ska from yesteryear. Okay, and some not so lesser known. Featuring Gangster Fun, Strange Tenants, The SLK, Heavy Manners, Plate O' Shrimp, The Pressure Boys, Great Train Robbery, T-Shirts, Crazy 8s PDX, and The Akrylykz

Episode 31: Those 80's Songs

It is Christmas time and I was issued a challenge to do a Christmas episode. My day to day work schedule was very much against me (thus two week absence), but here it is. There's new takes on holiday classics and some new ones in the making. Featuring music by The Toasters, Leo & The Lineup, MU330, Detroit Riddim Crew, Goldfinger, Voodoo Glow Skulls, The Selecter, Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra, and Dr. Ring Ding!

Episode 65: Christmas Ska

First my body and then my equipment conspired against me from getting this episode out. But we didn't take an inability to talk or software crashes stop us! There has been loads of exceptionally excellent ska related music released these past few weeks, and we were gonna try to get the world to listen. Some come join us and listen to tracks by Roy Ellis and The Transylvanians, The Beat Featuring Ranking Roger, The Anchorage, Gentleman's Dub Club, Subject A, Rude Tins, The Von Tramps, Cynimatics, and The Specials!

Episode 73: The Little Episode That Could

Yesterday was International Women's Day! To celebrate we're going on an around the world tour of some of our favorite female fronted groups, both past and present. So jump aboard the Talk The Ska Express and enjoy the fantastic island sounds of The Far East, The Fundamentals, Mr. Wallace, Die Tornados, Discoballs, The Drops, The Republicats, The Serial Killer, and Stop The Presses

Episode 76: International Women of Ska

This week we are traveling through space and time to listen in on some 90's ska sounds from all around the globe. We hit nearly every continent (had a timeline SNAFU with our African selection) and even talk a little plate tectonics! Exactly what every ska fan wants to hear about. Along the way we have music by Flashlight, The beNuts, Komando Moriles, Dr. Green, Skarface, Tijuana No, Liberator, Skapa, Area 7, and Knuckles!

Episode 96: It's A 90's Ska World

Back with a new episode of some more fantastic ska music from all around the world. Most of it is new, though we dip our toes into the past a bit more than usual. All told, we're just happy to be doing this for you all for another week. So forget your troubles as best you can and listen along to music by The Red Stripes, Terra Ferma Ska Band, Might of Henry, The Kyber Rifles, The Suicide Machines, Esaope, TNB, Poindexter, and Bim Skala Bim

Episode 109: Feelin' Fine

Last week was a huge success, so we're back with more 90's CT Ska! Okay, we would have been back with more even if it wasn't a success. There's also a single track from the 80's, which is always nifty to include in these retrospectives! Here's hoping it's as well liked as the previous episode! Featuring music by 6 Feet Under, The Incognitos, Mock Turtle Soup, Sgt. Scagnetti, 5 Knuckle Shuffle, Nigel Six, Choke Puppy, The Spicy Gribblets, and The Radiation Kings

Episode 119: CT Ska Part Deux

In this week's episode we have music by Fratelli Lambretta Ska Jazz, Mala Suerte Ska, Western Standard Time Ska Orchestra, The Pirateska Rebellion, Coolie Ranx, Over Limit, Bad Habit Budapest Ska, Flip and the Combined Effort, and The Pressure Boys.

Ep 125: Ska In The Name

It's still really hot out, so I've been recording with my windows open. Didn't realize how clearly the crickets would come through on the mic! They're like a special little guest host I didn't even know about. Besides that we have loads of ska-punk in this episode. Far more than usual! Featuring music by King Prawn, Turkey Blaster Omega, No Way Dad, Catbite, Kill Lincoln, Swift Kixx, Free Kick, Los Sin Vida, and S.M.A

Episode 126: Guest Host Crickets

Things got kind of weird in this one for a moment. Most of it got cut out because it was frankly distracting, which is the last thing we want. We're here to shine a light on ska from all around the world. Not silly goofs. For what it's worth though, it's the Tasman Sea. Featuring music by Dr. Ring-Ding, Holygrass, Maria Blues, Mungo Hi-Fi x Mariana P, Holysoul, Runaway Ricochet, Battle Ska-Galactica, Modus Fire, and Honey Shop Screamers.

Episode 128: No Man Is An Island

We're back with another new episode of ska from all around the globe! Oddly enough we spend most of the time talking about things we have no part in. Be that the wonderful Toots tribute episodes Ska Parade and Windy City Sound System had done, or a number of upcoming stream festivals. Though that's not to say we don't spend time with great new music and old favorites. Featuring music by Toots and the Maytals, Dakka Skanks, The Bakesys, King Kong 4, Belanagkon Haji, Shore, Rude Stompers, Sonorous Rising, La Banda Invitada, and Rude Tins.

Episode 130: Forgot The Title

Whoopsie doopies, we missed last week. Things have been as hectic as usual for this time of year. But we are set on at least getting something out every other week. With the amount of great music out coming out and yet to be played, that's a pretty easy task to hit! In this episode we've got tracks by GirlsGoSka, ALSKA, The Roosterz, Mike Park W/ Brittany Luna, Millington w/Half Past Two, The Prizefighters, Rude Boy George, Jamacian Jazz Lovers, The Bluebeaters, Healthybody Sickmind, and The Void Union

Episode 135: TEAM TALL!

Spoiling everyone this week with 2 episode in a single week! When's the last time that happened? Sure the last one was a special chat episode, but this time around it's the real deal. Up to our usual bag of tricks, bringing you ska sounds from around the globe. Featuring the tunes of The Goodwin Club, Voodska, the Rude Ways, M'Ghadi, The Intercepteurs, The Shady Street Allstars, Cosmic Shuffling, The Cascadians, The Magnetics, and The Uptones!

Episode 137: Which One Are We On Again?

Another year has come to an end and we couldn't be happier about it! But before we go completely out with the old, we must take a look back. This is our first totally spoiler free blurb. So it's all pretty simple, we talk about our 10 favorite albums from the past year, playing a song from each! Let us know how wrong we got it!

Episode 139: Top 10 of 2020

With 2020 behind us we are ready to look ahead to 2021. This seems somewhat silly, what with it being over two weeks in. Yet, that's where we seem to have found ourselves. More of what you've come to expect from our show. New ska sounds from all over the world. Featuring music by The Georgetown Orbits, Mount Mouth & the Ska-Mans, Los Casettes, The Tellways, Nate Funk, Roshambo, Felices Adicciones, Archaic 3 featuring Hans Gruber & the Die Hards,The Best of the Worst, Small Town Get Up, and Andy B & the World!

Episode 140: And So It Begins

We are just tickled pink to have Andrew, Brandon, Derek and Jessica of Flying Raccoon Suit with us this week. We talk their upcoming album Afterglow, beans, Mario, beans, the Mandela Effect, beans, and much, much more! Oh, did I mention beans? There's loads of that! Trust us that this is one of our best chats yet!

Talkin' Beans W/Flying Raccoon Suit

We have another interview for you all. Even better these episodes have a name, Unstructured! Today we talked with Anthony of The Guilty Parties and big time X-Men fan. I'll be very honest in saying this whole episode is about 95% comics talk and 5% ska. But that's just how it happens sometimes!

Unstructured 3: X-Ska

Hey party people! ...sorry, that was awkward. It's been a bit since we've done a proper episode and I certainly think that it shows. Heck, I forgot to clean up the audio on my end! Total rookie move! Luckily, I have mastered the art of song selection and that's what really counts. We're back to bringing you new ska sounds from all around the globe. This week features tracks by Coolidge, Safe Sax, Cartoon Violence, Half Past Two, TLA, beat sunset, Buena Onda Reggae Club, Tape Girl, Easy Out, Madaline, and The Porkers!

Episode 143: One Less Than 4

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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