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The Reggae Podclash

Rootfire Presents: The Reggae Podclash's mission is to share the stories of foundational reggae artists, creating a historical record told by the artists themselves, while building bridges to new artists who have followed in their footsteps. Hosted by Devin Morrison and Roger Rivas, two longtime players in the Los Angeles reggae scene who have performed and recorded with Jamaican legends including Alton Ellis, Prince Buster, Leonard “The Ethiopian” Dillon, Wailing Souls, Roy Shirley, Pat Kelly, Prince Jazzbo, Willie Williams, The Cables, Derrick Morgan, Stranger Cole, The Maytones, Soul Syndicate, Ranking Joe, Half Pint and more. Devin is also Rootfire’s Editor and founding member of roots reggae group The Expanders, while Roger is musical director for early reggae revivalists The Aggrolites, and a prolific producer & engineer. As collectors of Jamaican vinyl, Devin and Roger begin each episode by highlighting a “Record of The Week” from their own collections, before a long-form conversation with a special guest. Follow us on socials @reggaepodclash http://thereggaepodclash.com

Further podcasts by Rootfire Presents: The Reggae Podclash with Man-Like-Devin and Reggae Rog

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The Reggae Podclash
The Reggae PodClash: Episode #42 - Man-Like-Devin - 09/16/2021 from 2021-09-16T18:00

Special guest co-host James Searl, frontman/bassie of Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad, joins Roger to interview Man-Like-Devin who just released his debut solo record "WHEEL AND SHOULDER: AC...

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The Reggae PodClash: Episode #41 - Pachyman - 08/12/2021 from 2021-08-12T12:00

The Reggae PodClash: Episode #41 - Pachyman - 08/12/2021
Our good friend Pachyman stops by to talk about his new dub records that have taken the Reggae world by storm. He tells us about his ...

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The Reggae PodClash: Episode #40 - Andy Bassford - 07/14/2021 from 2021-07-14T18:00

Reggae guitarist Andy Bassford joins us to discuss his incredible career playing and recording with many of the all-time greats of Jamaican music. Stories include being bandleader for Toots Hibb...

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The Reggae Podclash #39 - Joey Altruda 6/23/21 from 2021-06-23T09:00

Joey Altruda is an American musician, composer, producer and bandleader from Los Angeles. Formed In 1989,  his band Jump With Joey became a keystone in the revival of traditional Jamaican Ska, R...

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The Reggae PodClash: Episode #38 - Alborosie - 05/26/2021 from 2021-05-26T18:00

One of the biggest Reggae stars of the 21st century, Alborosie joins Dev and Rog this week to premiere the brand new tune “GINAL” featuring Collie Buddz. The guys discuss Alborosie’s ever-growin...

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The Reggae PodClash: Episode #37 - Winston Jarrett - 05/12/2021 from 2021-05-12T18:00

This week Roger and Devin are joined by Jamaican Roots pioneer Winston Jarrett. He tells us all about his early childhood, forming The Flames with Alton Ellis in the early days of ska and togeth...

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The Reggae PodClash: Episode #36 - Soul Syndicate&Friends - 04/28/2021 from 2021-04-28T18:00

This week we welcomed back Reggae Rog to the show, and were treated to one of the best conversations we've had on the Podclash yet. Santa Davis and Tony Chin from the iconic Soul Syndicate ...

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The Reggae PodClash: Episode #35 - Errol Dunkley - 04/14/2021 from 2021-04-14T18:00

This week, Devin ran the show on his own while Rog was off making another great reggae record with past-Podclash-guest Jason Mraz. Dev started the show with a tribute to the great deejay Trinity...

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The Reggae PodClash: Episode #34 - Gentleman's Dub Club - 03/31/2021 from 2021-03-31T12:00

Toby from Gentleman’s Dub Club joins us to discuss their new album “Down To Earth” out now on Easy Star Records. We talk about the challenges and unexpected benefits of writing and recording an ...

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The Reggae PodClash: Episode #33 - Miss Pat - 03/17/2021 from 2021-03-17T18:00

Miss Pat, one of the matriarchs of Jamaican music, co-founder of Randy's Records & Studio 17, as well as VP records, joins us to talk about her 60-plus years in the Reggae business. We ...

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The Reggae PodClash: Episode #32 - Clive Hunt - 03/03/2021 from 2021-03-03T18:00

In this special bonus episode, Devin and Roger discuss the two heavyweights of Jamaican music who recently passed away, U-Roy and Bunny Wailer, after spinning a couple of killer 7” singles. Spec...

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The Reggae PodClash: Episode #31 - Johnny Clarke - 02/17/2021 from 2021-02-17T18:00

The great Johnny Clarke joins us to talk about his career as one of the greatest, most influential artists in Reggae music. We discuss his work with producers like Clancy Eccles, Rupie Edwards a...

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The Reggae PodClash: Episode #30 - Freddie McGregor - 02/04/2021 from 2021-02-04T18:00

Freddie McGregor joins us to discuss his 7 decades as one the most recognizable voices and names in Reggae music. A great storyteller, Freddie tells us about his beginnings with The Clarendonian...

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The Reggae Podclash #29 - Clinton Fearon, Part 2 (1/21/21) from 2021-01-21T06:00

Clinton Fearon makes his second appearance on the show to discuss his time with The Gladiators, his departure from the group and subsequent career based in Seattle. We also talk about how his li...

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The Reggae PodClash: Episode #28 - Ken Boothe (01/07/2021) from 2021-01-11T14:00

The great Ken Boothe talks about his start in the music business after teaming up with Stranger Cole to do sessions for Duke Reid and then Coxsonne Dodd. Ken describes early dancehall days in th...

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The Reggae PodClash: Episode #26 - Larry McDonald- 11/21/2020 from 2020-11-21T18:00

Jamaican conga master Larry McDonald joins us to discuss his long career that began in the late 50s before the invention of Ska. We talk about his time playing with legends like Tommy McCook, Ca...

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The Reggae PodClash: Episode #26 - Larry McDonald- 11/21/2020 from 2020-11-21T18:00

Jamaican conga master Larry McDonald joins us to discuss his long career that began in the late 50s before the invention of Ska. We talk about his time playing with legends like Tommy McCook, Ca...

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The Reggae Podclash #25 - Wailing Souls (11/7/2020) from 2020-11-07T18:00

Pipe & Bread from Wailing Souls join us to discuss their long career at the very top of the list of Jamaican super groups. They relate stories from the very beginning including their first r...

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The Reggae Podclash #24 - MIGUEL of Skunk Records: Deconstructing 40oz To Freedom - 10/24/2020 from 2020-10-24T18:00

Miguel of Skunk Records joins us to talk about the production of and influences on the iconic Sublime record “40 0z to Freedom.” We have a great time going listening to samples of tunes that wer...

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The Reggae Podclash: Episode #23 - Ken Stewart of The Skatalites - 10/10/2020 from 2020-10-10T18:00

The Reggae Podclash: Episode #23 - Ken Stewart of The Skatalites - 10/10/2020

Ken Stewart joins us to talk about his decades of playing keyboards with The Skatalites, his work with Jack...

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The Reggae Podclash: Episode #22 - Prince Fatty&Shniece - 9/26/2020 from 2020-09-26T00:00

UK producer, engineer and dub master Prince Fatty joins the show for a deep dive into various techniques, approaches, effects and equipment that help him achieve the signature sound he has come ...

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The Reggae Podclash #21 - Selector Showcase: Tribute to Toots Hibbert from 2020-09-19T07:00

Toots Hibbert was scheduled to appear on The Reggae Podclash on August 29, 2020. He went into the hospital with flu-like symptoms on August 27 and never came out. He died on September 11, 2020. ...

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The Reggae Podclash #20 - B.B. Seaton of The Gaylads (9/12/2020) from 2020-09-12T11:00

BB Seaton, legendary member of The Gaylads who has been involved in Jamaican music since before the invention of Ska, joins the show to discuss his amazing career. We discuss his memory of being...

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The Reggae Podclash #19 - Eric Rachmany of Rebelution - 9/5/20 from 2020-09-05T10:00

Eric Rachmany joins the show live from Santa Barbara. He played a special live acoustic tune, and we discussed his love of the music of Don Carlos, how he got into Reggae, the importance of pass...

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The Reggae Podclash: Episode # 17 - Sister Carol - 8/22/20 from 2020-08-22T18:00

Rub-A-Dub microphone master Sister Carol joins live from her home in Jamaica. We discuss her upcoming new album “Opportunity” (out September 4) produced by the late-great Glen Adams and voiced o...

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The Reggae Podclash #16 - Val Douglas of The Skatalites - 8/15/20 from 2020-08-15T18:00

Legendary Jamaican bass player Val Douglas makes a grand entrance with a revelation that surprises both the hosts! We go on to discuss his work with producers like Duke Reid, Joe Gibbs, Lee Perr...

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The Reggae Podclash #15 - Josh Heinrichs- 8/8/20 from 2020-08-08T09:00

Josh Heinrichs, in many ways the defining sound of Mid-West reggae, joins the show live from his home in Springfield, MO. We talk about being an anti-racist activist in MO, thoughts on the respo...

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The Reggae Podclash #14 - Leslie Ludiazo&Zion Thompson - 8/01/2020 from 2020-08-01T06:00

Hawaiian Reggae veterans Leslie Ludiazo (Hot Rain Band, J. Boog, The Green) and Zion Thompson (The Green) join the show to educate us about Hawaiian Roots Reggae. We discuss the evolution of the...

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The Reggae Podclash #13 - The Skints - 7/25/2020 from 2020-07-25T12:00

One of the great bands of our time, The Skints, join from the UK. Fresh off of a bartending shift, Josh and Jon discuss slangin' suds during COVID, the band’s long history as friends, their...

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The Reggae Podclash #12 - The Lions - 7/18/2020 from 2020-07-18T11:00

Los Angeles roots reggae legends The Lions discuss the origins of the band, their new single "The Loser" (a cover of the classic Derrick Harriott tune), the pros and cons of wearing pa...

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The Reggae Podclash #11 - Fortunate Youth - 7/11/2020 from 2020-07-11T11:00

South Bay heroes Fortunate Youth make a raucous yet joyful appearance on the show. The guys discuss hairstyles, drink whiskey and beers, tour shenanigans, their first ever show opening for The A...

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The Reggae Podclash #10 - Jason Mraz&Producer Michael Goldwasser from 2020-06-27T16:00

?Jason Mraz and producer Michael Goldwasser join Devin and Roger to discuss Mraz' new reggae album "Look For The Good," and the decision to donate 100% of proceeds to the Black Li...

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The Reggae Podclash #9 - Arise Roots from 2020-06-20T07:00

Karim Israel and Robert Sotelo of Arise Roots talk with Devin and Roger about their new album Pathways (Ineffable Records), their writing process as a band, the LA ska scene in the 90’s and a bu...

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The Reggae Podclash #8 - Lynval Golding of The Specials from 2020-06-13T13:00

The Specials guitarist and singer Lynval Golding tells stories of his early years in Jamaica listening to the Mr. Green sound system and so much more. Topics include moving to the UK as part of ...

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The Reggae Podclash #7 - Anthony B from 2020-06-06T12:00

Beginning with a dedication to the recently passed Judah Eskedar Tafari, Devin and Roger host Jamaican artist Anthony B, speaking from Vienna Austria ...

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The Reggae Podclash #6 - Long Beach Dub Allstars Opie Ortiz and Marshall"Ras MG"Goodman from 2020-05-30T11:00

The day after Long Beach Dub Allstars dropped their first album in 20 years, Ras MG and Opie Ortiz take turns taking with Devin and Roger about the histo...

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The Reggae Podclash #5 - Kyle McDonald of Slightly Stoopid from 2020-05-23T11:00

Kyle McDonald of Slightly Stoopid pranks Devin and Rog at the very beginning of the episode with a FREEZE before getting into stories, performing s...

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The Reggae Podclash #4 - James Searl of Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad from 2020-05-16T11:00

James Searl of Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad joins Devin and Roger for a wide ranging discussion including...Coming up in Rochester NY, a city with a rich...

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The Reggae Podclash #3 - Nathan Feinstein of Iya Terra from 2020-05-09T11:00

Nathan Feinstein of Iya Terra catches up with Devin and Roger, sharing stores of his songwriting process, the ebbs and flows of creativity during quarantine; his early days playing metal; an Ira...

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The Reggae Podclash #2 - Clinton Fearon of The Gladiators&Boogie Brown Band from 2020-05-02T10:00

Clinton Fearon joins Devin and Roger for a wide ranging discussion on the unique sound of Studio One, the first time he ever met Coxsone Dodd, recording tracks for The Ethiopians, his current Th...

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The Reggae Podclash #1 - Josh Swain of The Movement from 2020-04-25T10:00

Joshua Swain of The Movement joins Devin and Roger for the inaugural episode of The Reggae Podclash!! Topics include the first time The Expanders and The Movement toured together, opening for Th...

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The Reggae Podclash #1 - Josh Swain of The Movement from 2020-04-25T10:00

Joshua Swain of The Movement joins Devin and Roger for the inaugural episode of The Reggae Podclash!! Topics include the first time The Expanders and The Movement toured together, opening for Th...

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