History of L.A. Ska: One On One Sessions

Episode 130: Supernova International Ska Festival 2026 Preview w/ Steve Jackson, Dunia Best, Matt Hensley, Sean Wheeler & Tim Receveur

On this Supernova International Ska Festival 2026 Preview Episode, host Junor Francis and producer Eric Kohler talk with Steve Jackson (The Pietasters), Matt Hensley and

Episode 129: Joey Quinones (Thee Sinseers, The Steady 45s, The Delirians)

Host Junor Francis and producer Eric Kohler talk with singer, songwriter, and mutli-instrumentalist, Joey Quinones. He's a solo artist and frontman for Thee Sinseers, and

Episode 128: The Dynamics Alumni

Host Junor Francis and producer Eric Kohler talk with current and former members of the veteran Los Angeles-based, traditional ska group, The Dynamics - Amber Foxx, Tony

Episode 127: Celebrating Carlos Malcolm with Heather Augustyn, Eitan Avineri, Chris Murray & Robert "Zimbobway" Way

On this special Celebrating Carlos Malcolm episode, host Junor Francis and producer Eric Kohler are joined by: author, educator Heather Augustyn; musician, bandleader Eit

Episode 126: Richard Blade (SiriusXM's 1st Wave, KROQ Radio Legend)

Host Junor Francis and producer Eric Kohler talk with Richard Blade, legendary radio DJ, television host, author, and producer, who is one of the most recognizable voices

Episode 125: Celebrating Stranger Cole with Queen P, Darren Reggae, Mohair Slim & Chuck Wren

On this special Celebrating Stranger Cole episode, host Junor Francis and producer Eric Kohler are joined by: singer, songwriter Persephone "Queen P" Laird; DJ, promoter,

Episode 124: Promoter Roundtable w/ Tom Chasteen, Dane Roberts & Jon Halperin

On this Promoter Roundtable episode, host Junor Francis and producer Eric Kohler talk with three well-respected, veteran promoters -- Tom Chasteen (Dub Club, Echodelic So

Episode 123: Devin Morrison & John Butcher (The Expanders)

Host Junor Francis and producer Eric Kohler talk with two founding members of The Expanders - Devin Morrison and John Butcher. Devin's credits also include Man Like Devi

Episode 122: Stephen Bradley (No Doubt, Gwen Stefani)

Host Junor Francis and producer Eric Kohler talk with trumpeter, keyboardist, singer, songwriter, Stephen Bradley, whose credits include No Doubt, Gwen Stefani, Steel Pul

Episode 121: Pauline Black (The Selecter)

Host Junor Francis and producer Eric Kohler talk with legendary frontwoman, singer, songwriter, and actor, Pauline Black, of 2-Tone group, The Selecter.

Episode 120: Roy Panton & Yvonne Harrison (Jamaican Music Legends)

Host Junor Francis and producer Eric Kohler talk with two Jamaican ska and rocksteady legends, the husband and wife singing duo of Roy Panton and Yvonne Harrison.

Episode 119: Sean Flowerdew (London Int'l Ska Fest, Phoenix City All-Stars, Pama Int'l, The Loafers, Special Beat, Happy People Records)

Host Junor Francis and producer Eric Kohler talk with London-based, veteran promoter, musician, songwriter, deejay, and record label operator, Sean Flowerdew, of The Lond

Episode 118: George "Clive" Murphy (The Tennors)

Host Junor Francis and producer Eric Kohler talk with singer, songwriter, and producer, George "Clive" Murphy, of legendary rocksteady trio, The Tennors. The Tennors alo

Episode 117: Lloyd "Bread" McDonald (Wailing Souls)

Host Junor Francis and producer Eric Kohler talk with reggae legend, singer/songwriter, Lloyd "Bread" McDonald of Wailing Souls.

Episode 116: 2025 Year in Review Roundtable with Jer Hunter, Nancy Arteaga & Mikey Rhude

For this 2025 Year in Review Roundtable, host Junor Francis and producer Eric Kohler are joined by singer, multi-instrumentalist, and influencer Jer Hunter (Skatune Netwo

Episode 115: J. Bonner, Scott Abels & Jimmy Cliff's Rebirth

J. BONNER, SCOTT ABELS & JIMMY CLIFF'S REBIRTH is the focus of our final episode of 2025. On this Episode 115 hosted by Junor Francis and produced by Eric Kohler, J. and

Episode 114: Reggae Got Soul - Part 1 with Dan Ubick, Tony Greene & Obi Fernandez

On this Reggae Got Soul - Part 1 episode, host Junor Francis and producer Eric Kohler talk with three soulful and groovy guys on the scene - Dan Ubick (The Lions, Night O

Episode 113: San Diego Ska with John Roy & Steve Kader

Host Junor Francis and producer Eric Kohler talk with two veterans on the San Diego ska scene - John Roy and Steve Kader, who represent (either together or individually)

Episode 112: Celebrating the '90s - Part 2 with Scott Klopfenstein, Mike Berault & Bill Meadows

On this Celebrating the '90s: Part 2 episode, host Junor Francis and producer Eric Kohler talk with three veterans on the ska punk scene - Scott Klopfenstein (Reel Big Fi

Episode 111: Boss DJs Roundtable - Part 4 with Corey Poluk, Diana Hernandez & Ernesto Arce

Host Junor Francis and producer Eric Kohler talk with three well-respected California-based deejays - "Young Royal" Corey Poluk, "Boss Selektah" Diana Hernandez, and "DJ