Episode 69 - The Good, The Bad, The Boss Capone.

Episode 69 - The Good, The Bad, The Boss Capone.

Author: The Ska Dads Podcast June 29, 2026 Duration: 44:59

Boss Capone joins the show to chat about his newest release with The Upsessions and Monty Neysmith (Symarip and Pyramids). Boss chats about his love of reggae, ska, and writing a wild west themed reggae album. Boss has also backed a number of JA artists. We talk about his influences and new projects coming out later this year.


This is a repost. Due to Spotify's new user agreement the company pulled and removed our original episode. This repost is just the interview and contains no music. Going forward you will have to find a playlist posted to hear music from the episode.


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There's a particular energy to ska and reggae that feels like a secret handshake, a shared rhythm that connects people across generations. The Ska Dads Podcast is born from that connection, hosted by a couple of fathers whose daily lives might involve school runs and packed lunches, but whose hearts beat in sync with the upstroke. This isn't a lecture series, but a conversation between friends who happen to have a deep, abiding passion for the sounds that shaped them. You'll hear them dig into the records that define the genres, from the foundational Jamaican studios to the two-tone explosion and its modern echoes. They explore the history behind the movements, the distinctive styles of fashion and attitude that came with them, and the stories of the musicians and producers who made it all happen. Each episode feels like hanging out in a basement lined with vinyl, where the talk is as much about the cultural impact and personal memories tied to a song as it is about the music itself. Tune into this podcast for a genuine, deep-dive celebration of the rhythms they love, all delivered with the warmth and insight of dads who know that a great track is a story waiting to be told. It's a specific corner of the music world, examined with care and enthusiasm.
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