Playback with Black Market Dub

Nate Bridges & Brandon Niznik
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Playback is a long-form music podcast hosted by producers and musicians Nate Bridges and Brandon Niznik. Between them, they’ve worked with and recorded numerous artists across genres — and on Playback, they bring that experience to the art of deep listening. Each episode, Nate and Brandon take turns choosing an album to review, discuss, debate, and place within its broader musical, cultural, and historical context. From classic records to overlooked gems, the conversation goes track-by-track into production choices, songwriting, performance, and why the album matters — or doesn’t. Rooted in the perspective of working producers, Playback goes beyond surface-level reviews. It’s about slowing down, listening closely, and engaging with recorded music as a craft. Expect thoughtful analysis, informed disagreements, and deep appreciation for albums across all genres and beyond. 🎙️ New episodes bi-weekly.

  1. Longhaired Redneck - David Allan Coe | Outlaw Country, His Persona, & Problematic Legacy

    2D AGO

    Longhaired Redneck - David Allan Coe | Outlaw Country, His Persona, & Problematic Legacy

    In this episode we dive into David Allan Coe’s Longhaired Redneck, one of the defining records of the 1970s outlaw country era—and a great lens for talking about how myth, image and real-life controversy collide. We get into the sound and songwriting on the album, the “longhaired redneck” persona Coe leans into, and what makes this record musically compelling even as his broader catalog and legacy are wrapped up in some deeply problematic material. We also talk about how we feel engaging with outlaw country when the artist’s off-mic behavior and beliefs are hard to separate from the songs. In this episode: – Musical deep dive on Longhaired Redneck and key tracks including the title song – Outlaw country context: Coe alongside Waylon, Willie, Kristofferson, etc. – Image vs reality: how much of Coe’s persona is performance and how much is real – How we personally navigate listening to (and critiquing) artists with troubling histories 🔊 Support & follow: • Patreon – bonus episodes & ad-free audio • Black Market Dub on Bandcamp – our original music • Escape Hatch Records – label family & collaborations • Instagram – clips and episode updates Chapters: 00:00 (Intro and First Impressions) 00:29:51 (Country Vs Outlaw Country) 01:06:30 (David Allan Coe, Politics, and Culture) 01:20:11 (Production of Longhaired Redneck) 01:46:10 (Standout Songs, Favorite/Best, and Hot Takes) 02:16:53 (Final Thoughts and Next Album Pick)

    2h 29m
  2. One Battle After Another - UNLOCKED Patreon Bonus Episode

    10/13/2025 · BONUS

    One Battle After Another - UNLOCKED Patreon Bonus Episode

    Massive SPOILERS for this movie right away, so do yourself a favor and go see it! One Battle After Another, the new film by Paul Thomas Anderson, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Chase Infinity, Sean Penn, and Benicio Del Toro, is EASILY my favorite film of 2025. Today on the show, Brandon and I discuss all our favorite aspects of the film, its meanings and intentions, and where it sits in our PTA rankings. For full AD-FREE episodes, bonus video episodes, and more content, please subscribe to our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/c/BlackMarketDub For The AUDIO ONLY version of this podcast, you can find this show anywhere you get your podcasts. Follow us on Instagram: @blackmarket_dub To listen to our music, visit: https://blackmarketdub.bandcamp.com/ For vinyl purchases and more: https://escapehatchrecords.com/ #PTA #Paulthomasanderson #obaa #OneBattleAfterAnother

    1h 32m
  3. Oasis: (What’s the Story) Morning Glory? | Reunion Tour & Does It Hold Up?

    10/07/2025

    Oasis: (What’s the Story) Morning Glory? | Reunion Tour & Does It Hold Up?

    Oasis are back on a massive reunion tour, so we went back to the album that made them stadium legends: (What’s the Story) Morning Glory? In this episode of Playback, Nate and Brandon dig into how this record actually holds up in 2020s headphones. We talk about the songwriting, the wall-of-guitars production, Noel vs Liam dynamics, Britpop history, and whether Morning Glory is truly a masterpiece or just a very good time capsule. We also put it in context with the Oasis reunion and how these songs hit now. In this episode: – Track-by-track highlights (“Hello,” “Roll With It,” “Wonderwall,” “Don’t Look Back in Anger,” “Champagne Supernova” and more) – How the guitar tones, chords and arrangements do more work than people give them credit for – Britpop, class, swagger, and why Oasis blew up the way they did – Our honest answer: does Morning Glory still deserve its legendary status? 🔊 Support & follow Playback: • Patreon – bonus episodes & ad-free audio • Bandcamp – our original music as Black Market Dub • Escape Hatch Records – label family & collaborations • Instagram – clips and episode updates Chapters: 00:00 (Intro and First Impressions) 00:26:52 (Britpop and Oasis in the 90s) 00:46:41 (Music Analysis) 01:36:56 (Standout Songs) 02:01:37 (Favorite/Best and Hot Takes) 02:16:53 (Final Thoughts and Spoilers for Succession lol) F or Further Study: Oasis: Supersonic https://tubitv.com/movies/100038702/oasis-supersonic

    2h 32m
  4. Ween: The Mollusk | Sea-Psych Masterpiece ft. Kyle Clark (This Is Rad)

    09/23/2025

    Ween: The Mollusk | Sea-Psych Masterpiece ft. Kyle Clark (This Is Rad)

    Ween fans, this one’s for you. In this episode of Playback, Nate and Brandon are joined by comedian and podcaster Kyle Clark (This Is Rad) to dive into The Mollusk, Ween’s watery, proggy, sea-shanty psych masterpiece. We talk about why this record has such a cult following, how tightly written and arranged it actually is under all the goofiness, and what makes Ween so good at jumping genres without losing their identity. From maritime prog to fake folk, from heavy riffs to bizarre character voices, The Mollusk has it all. In this episode: – Track and moment highlights across The Mollusk – How the band builds a whole underwater world with harmony, sound design and lyrics – Why this might be Ween’s most complete “album-album” – Kyle’s perspective as a lifelong Ween fan and host of This Is Rad 🔊 Support & follow: • Playback on Patreon – bonus episodes & ad-free audio • Black Market Dub on Bandcamp – our original music • Escape Hatch Records – label family & collabs • Kyle’s podcast: This Is Rad (wherever you get podcasts) Chapters: 00:00 (Intro and History of WEEN) 00:48:06 (The Mollusk) 01:30:23 (Standout Songs) 01:58:46 (Favorite/Best and Hot Takes) 02:12:57 (Final Thoughts) 02:21:49 (Kyle Clark plugs)

    2h 30m
  5. Parliament – Funkentelechy vs. the Placebo Syndrome | P-Funk Mythology & Deep Dive

    09/09/2025

    Parliament – Funkentelechy vs. the Placebo Syndrome | P-Funk Mythology & Deep Dive

    Parliament at peak powers. In this episode we dive into Funkentelechy vs. the Placebo Syndrome, the 1977 P-Funk classic where George Clinton turns a whole philosophy of funk vs. “placebo” disco and consumerism into a wild concept album. We talk about the P-Funk mythology (Sir Nose d’Voidoffunk, the Placebo Syndrome, the idea of funk as real life-force), how this ties together tracks like “Bop Gun (Endangered Species),” “Sir Nose d’Voidoffunk,” “Wizard of Finance,” “Funkentelechy,” “Placebo Syndrome” and of course “Flash Light,” with Bernie Worrell’s legendary synth-bass line. In this episode: – What the “placebo syndrome” actually is in the context of P-Funk – How Parliament use groove, chants and comedy to talk about consumer culture – Why Funkentelechy vs. the Placebo Syndrome is one of the most important funk records of the ’70s – How this album fits into the larger P-Funk universe and Parliament’s run of classics. 🔊 Support & follow: • Patreon – bonus episodes & ad-free audio • Black Market Dub on Bandcamp – our original music • Escape Hatch Records – label family & collaborations • Instagram – clips and episode updates Chapters: 00:00 (Intro) 00:16:13 (Brief History of Parliament - Funkadelic) 00:41:56 (The Concept and Music of the album) 01:21:27 (Standout Songs and Deep Dive) 02:12:041 (Final Thoughts)

    2h 27m
  6. Third World – 96 Degrees in the Shade | Reggae Summer Finale ft. John Roy

    08/18/2025

    Third World – 96 Degrees in the Shade | Reggae Summer Finale ft. John Roy

    We close out our Reggae Summer series with a deep dive into Third World’s classic album 96 Degrees in the Shade. As reggae musicians ourselves, we talk about why this record hits so hard: the roots foundation, the crossover melodies, the political fire in the title track, and the band’s unique place between Kingston and the broader “world music” market. We’re joined by special guest John Roy of Escape Hatch Records and Smoke and Mirrors Sound System, who brings a label owner/producer perspective to the songwriting, arrangements and performances on the album. In this episode: – Track highlights and musical deep dive on 96 Degrees in the Shade – Third World’s role in roots reggae vs crossover reggae – Politics, history and the vibe of 1970s Jamaica – How this album influenced our own approach as Black Market Dub 🔊 Support & follow: • Patreon – bonus episodes & ad-free audio • Black Market Dub on Bandcamp – our original music • Escape Hatch Records – releases & collabs • Instagram – clips and episode updates Chapters: 00:00 (Intro) 00:12:36 (The Music of 96 Degrees in the Shade) 00:46:47 (History of Third World) 01:01:23 (Standout Songs) 01:37:46 (1865 and The Morant Bay Rebellion) 02:05:23 (Final Thoughts and John Roy Plugs)

    2h 28m
  7. The Congos – Heart of the Congos | Lee “Scratch” Perry & Black Ark Masterpiece

    08/05/2025

    The Congos – Heart of the Congos | Lee “Scratch” Perry & Black Ark Masterpiece

    In this Reggae Summer episode we dive into The Congos’ Heart of the Congos, widely considered one of the greatest roots reggae albums ever recorded – and we treat it primarily as a Lee “Scratch” Perry story. We talk about the Black Ark era, Perry’s production style, and how he used tape, echo and atmosphere to create a spiritual, otherworldly sound around Cedric Myton and Roy “Ashanti” Johnson’s voices. We also get into the history and mythology around Black Ark, stories from the book People Funny Boy, and how this record fits into Perry’s wider body of work. In this episode: – Track and moment highlights from Heart of the Congos – Lee “Scratch” Perry’s studio experiments at Black Ark – The Congos’ harmonies, Rasta themes and biblical imagery – How this album shaped our own approach to reggae and dub as Black Market Dub 🔊 Support & follow: • Patreon – bonus episodes & ad-free audio • Black Market Dub on Bandcamp – our original music • Escape Hatch Records – label family & collaborations • Instagram – clips and episode updates Chapters: 00:00 (Intro) 00:17:46 (Who is Lee "Scratch" Perry?) 00:50:38 (The Black Ark, and effects demonstration) 01:42:03 (How did The Black Ark burn down?) 02:03:20 (The Music of Heart of the Congos) 02:32:48 (Standout Songs) 03:02:24 (Final Thoughts)

    3h 14m
  8. ** UNLOCKED ** Interview with Scientist | Patreon Bonus Episode #16

    07/29/2025 · BONUS

    ** UNLOCKED ** Interview with Scientist | Patreon Bonus Episode #16

    Today we're so excited to present our interview with the legendary SCIENTIST! Hopeton Overton Brown (also known as Scientist) grew up working in and around some of the most remarkable studios in Jamaica under the tutelage of "Coxone" Dodd, King Tubby, and has mixed some of the most renowned albums in Jamaican history. In addition to his mix work, Scientist also produced a string of some of the greatest dub albums of all time in the 80s. Thanks to our dear friend ⁨@DUBROBOT⁩ , the four of us were able to have a wide-ranging discussion about mixing, Wailing Souls, King Tubby, and the recording industry. This is an edited-down version of our conversation. For the full unedited interview, be sure to join our Patreon page at the $5 tier. Much of this discussion pertains to our episode on Fire House Rock by The Wailing Souls. Be sure to watch that episode below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6Cf33J9Utg For full AD-FREE episodes, bonus video episodes, and more content, please subscribe to our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/c/BlackMarketDub Follow us on Instagram: @blackmarket_dub To listen to our music, visit: https://blackmarketdub.bandcamp.com/ For vinyl purchases and more: https://escapehatchrecords.com/ #music #podcast #discussion #scientist #dub #reggae #interview

    1h 44m
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Playback is a long-form music podcast hosted by producers and musicians Nate Bridges and Brandon Niznik. Between them, they’ve worked with and recorded numerous artists across genres — and on Playback, they bring that experience to the art of deep listening. Each episode, Nate and Brandon take turns choosing an album to review, discuss, debate, and place within its broader musical, cultural, and historical context. From classic records to overlooked gems, the conversation goes track-by-track into production choices, songwriting, performance, and why the album matters — or doesn’t. Rooted in the perspective of working producers, Playback goes beyond surface-level reviews. It’s about slowing down, listening closely, and engaging with recorded music as a craft. Expect thoughtful analysis, informed disagreements, and deep appreciation for albums across all genres and beyond. 🎙️ New episodes bi-weekly.

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  • Creator
    Nate Bridges & Brandon Niznik
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    26
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © High Noon Audio, LLC
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