In Defense of Ska

Aaron and Adam do a fabulous job with this podcast. I’ve been a ska devotee for the last 24 years and these guys hit it out of the park every week. The people they interview from outside the ska scene are incredibly entertaining and those within the scene being back all the memories

Fell in love with ska as a teenager and spent much of high school skanking at streetlight and rbf shows. Even after discovering other genres, I’ve always had a soft spot in my heart for all-things checkerboard. This podcast, along with Aaron’s book, is fantastic. A nice blend of interviews with longtime vets and up-and-comers in the scene. Pick it up pick it pick it up!!!

In a world where interview shows are a dime a dozen, In Defense Of Ska really stands out. Hosts Aaron and Adam are thoughtful and engaging conversationalists who waste no time getting to the interview in this well produced podcast. What makes the show truly unique is the amount of guests that would typically be considered unconventional for a ska podcast. They aren't just interviewing whatever ska band put out their new album (although there is some of that and it is delightful), but they pull in guests that have some connection to, or history with, ska. Highlights in that realm have been Laura Jane Grace, Patrick Stump, and Tim Capello. At this point I look forward to each new episode and can't wait to see what unexpected guest they'll interview next.

Awesome Podcast! Really great trip down memory lane for anyone who grew up in the Bay Area liking Ska music or just Ska fans in general. I remember seeing Adam’s band Desa play a bunch times at iMusicast in Oakland. Thanks for making this Podcast guys!