The Reggae Podclash

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

  1. 07/10/2021

    The Reggae PodClash: Episode #43 - Hollie Cook - 10/07/2021

    British reggae and tropical pop singer Hollie Cook joins us to talk about her musical journey into Jamaican music. We dive into her time with The Slits, Prince Fatty, and stories about her father and Sex Pistols drummer Paul Cook. What is Tropical Pop? Hollie has your answer! RECORDS OF THE WEEK: Rog’s Record : Alton Ellis “Lord Deliver Us” Dev’s Record : Leonard Dillon “Weekend Cowhead” SHOP PODCLASH MERCH! Every sale helps support the show. Thank you. https://rootfire-intl.myshopify.com/collections/the-reggae-podclash Listen to Past Episodes: https://podlink.to/ReggaePodclash *** Man-Like-Devin and Roger Rivas talk all things reggae with original and modern artists in the scene on http://Rootfire.net/tv​. #RootfireTV #TheReggaePodclash #HollieCook Support the show (https://rootfire.net/tv/) Support the show

    1hr 28min

  2. 17/09/2021

    The Reggae PodClash: Episode #42 - Man-Like-Devin - 09/16/2021

    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: ACOUSTIC REGGAE, ROCKSTEADY & SKA VOL. I".  The three good friends talk about the writing and production of the record, Devin's history in the L.A. Ska and U.S. Reggae scenes, and are joined halfway through by Devin's brother Patrick Morrison who played many of the instruments on the new record. A super fun conversation between a bunch of good friends who love Jamaican music. Records Of The Week: Roger: Johnny Ringo - "Push Lady Push" James: Little Roy - "Hurt Not The Earth" SHOP PODCLASH MERCH! Every sale helps support the show. Thank you.  https://rootfire-intl.myshopify.com/collections/the-reggae-podclash Listen to Past Episodes: https://podlink.to/ReggaePodclash *** Man-Like-Devin and Roger Rivas talk all things reggae with original and modern artists in the scene on http://Rootfire.net/tv​. #RootfireTV #TheReggaePodClash #ManLikeDevin Support the show

    2h 50m

  3. 12/08/2021

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

    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 approach to riddims and dub, his history in Reggae music, and reminisces with Devin about his wacky times as keyboard player for The Expanders. Super fun conversation with one of today's Dub masters. Don't miss it! Roger's Record of The Week: Roger Rivas & The Officinalis: "Green Pepper" Dev's Record of The Week: Dub Specialist: "Skankers Incorporation" SHOP PODCLASH MERCH! Every sale helps support the show. Thank you.  https://rootfire-intl.myshopify.com/collections/the-reggae-podclash Listen to Past Episodes: https://podlink.to/ReggaePodclash *** Man-Like-Devin and Roger Rivas talk all things reggae with original and modern artists in the scene on http://Rootfire.net/tv​. #RootfireTV #TheReggaePodclash #Pachyman Support the show

    1hr 37min

  4. 15/07/2021

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

    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 Hibbert, recording with organist Winston Wright, and a hilarious recounting of his first link with the great Lyn Tait. Records of The Week: Dev's Record: The Living Truth - "Bongo Natty" Rog's Record: The Crystalites - "Undertaker's Burial" SHOP PODCLASH MERCH! Every sale helps support the show. Thank you. https://rootfire-intl.myshopify.com/collections/the-reggae-podclash Listen to Past Episodes: https://podlink.to/ReggaePodclash *** Man-Like-Devin and Roger Rivas talk all things reggae with original and modern artists in the scene on http://Rootfire.net/tv​. #RootfireTV #TheReggaePodclash #AndyBassford Support the show

    2h 35m

  5. 23/06/2021

    The Reggae Podclash #39 - Joey Altruda 6/23/21

    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, Rocksteady, and Reggae. Jump With Joey filled the dance floors backing Jamaican musicians such as Roland Alphonso, Laurel Aitken, Ernest Ranglin, Rico Rodriguez, Ken Lazarus. In 2006 Altruda was awarded a lifetime achievement award for the Preservation Of Jamaican Music and Culture. In the past 35 years he has worked with a wide spectrum of artists including Seu Jorge, Screamin’ Jay Hawkins, Bo Diddley, El Gran Fellove, Joe Houston, Don & Dewey, Rose Maddox, Levi Dexter, Tom Waits, Joe Strummer, Plas Johnson, Les Baxter, as well as Studio One’s main man, Sir Coxsone Dodd. Tune into www.TheReggaePodclash.com Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021 at 6pm PT as we talk all things including his latest collaboration with Tom Zé! ENTER TO WIN - AUGUSTUS PABLO "RISING SUN" LP courtesy of VP Records: https://gleam.io/lrZQh/win-an-augustus-pablo-rising-sun-lp-from-the-reggae-podclash SHOP PODCLASH MERCH! Every sale helps support the show. Thank you.  https://rootfire-intl.myshopify.com/collections/the-reggae-podclash Listen to Past Episodes: https://podlink.to/ReggaePodclash *** Man-Like-Devin and Roger Rivas talk all things reggae with original and modern artists in the scene on http://Rootfire.net/tv​. #RootfireTV #TheReggaePodclash #JoeyAltruda Support the show

    2hr 1min

  6. 27/05/2021

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

    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-growing collection of vintage studio equipment and instruments that he has purchased from most of the classic Jamaican studios over the course of his almost 30 years living and working in JA. They talk about his producer and engineer skills, the many artists he has worked with, the time Lee “Scratch” Perry predicted that “Kingston Town” would be a global smash hit, his Italian-food-inspired approach to music, and much more! Dev’s Record: Jah Ted - “Rasta Cry” Rog’s Record: Ken Parker - “My Whole World Is Falling Down” Man-Like-Devin and Roger Rivas talk all things reggae with original and modern artists in the scene on http://Rootfire.net/tv​. In addition to their weekly discussion of hand-selected records from their collections of Jamaican music on vinyl, Roger and Devin are joined this week by Alborosie! VINYL GIVEAWAY: Alborosie "Back A Yard Dub" https://rootfire.net/giveaway-alborosie-back-a-yard-dub/ SHOP PODCLASH MERCH! Every sale helps support the show. Thank you. https://rootfire-intl.myshopify.com/collections/the-reggae-podclash Listen to Past Episodes: https://podlink.to/ReggaePodclash #ReggaePodclash​ #Alborosie #Rootfire​ http://www.TheReggaePodClash.com Support the show

    1hr 43min

  7. 13/05/2021

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

    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 together cutting some of Alton's biggest tunes, embarking on a solo career, and how the inequities of the music business that Winston had to overcome at every turn led to him switching to self-production in the mid-70s. Don't miss this rare chance to hear from one of Reggae's most under-appreciated stars. Records Of The Week: Roger - Prince Buster Allstars - "Dance, Cleopatra, Dance" Devin - Reggae Boys - "Selassie" === Man-Like-Devin and Roger Rivas talk all things reggae with original and modern artists in the scene live on http://Rootfire.net/tv​. In addition to their weekly discussion of hand-selected records from their collections of Jamaican music on vinyl, Roger and Devin are joined this week by Winston Jarrett. VINYL GIVEAWAY: Hugh Mundell / Roots Radics https://rootfire.net/giveaway-hugh-mundell-roots-radics/ SHOP PODCLASH MERCH! Every sale helps support the show. Thank you. https://rootfire-intl.myshopify.com/collections/the-reggae-podclash Listen to Past Episodes: https://podlink.to/ReggaePodclash #ReggaePodclash​ #WinstonJarrett #Rootfire​ http://www.TheReggaePodClash.com Support the show

    2h 16m

  8. 29/04/2021

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

    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 band joined us to discuss their incredible careers creating some of the heaviest and most enduring reggae riddims ever to come out of JA. The stories they tell are beyond priceless, everything from how the flying cymbals got it's name (I NEVER would have guessed this one) to how the great Stalag 17 riddim was created, to impromptu recording sessions with Bob Marley, Lee "Scratch" Perry taking the hi-hat away from a young & nervous Santa Davis during the recording of "Sun Is Shining", and a whole heap more. The conversation lasted nearly two hours and left us feeling like we had barely scratched the surface of all there is to learn about these incredible musicians. A must-listen from start to finish! Records Of The Week: Rog: Denise Darlington - "Feel So Good" Dev: Prince Jazzbo - "Slum Chant" Support the show

    2h 25m
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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

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  • Creator
    Rootfire Presents: The Reggae Podclash with Man-Like-Devin and Reggae Rog
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    42
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Rootfire
  • Show Website
    The Reggae Podclash

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