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Four fun things. Many random discussions.
So sometimes, we have a fun story, news story, fact or piece of trivia which we think is good Simblified fodder but not enough for a whole episode. So along came the idea of taking four of these and making them one episode!

Introducing Simblified Half Pints: A freshly brewed new format where your four hosts will each bring one fact or story (or whatever, really) to the table and then we yak about it for 10-15 minutes. With the usual Simblified detours of bad jokes, anecdotes, and perhaps something profound too! 

In this inaugural episode we look at sparkling water, the FIFA World Cup, anchovies and mosquitoes - thankfully not all at once.

We hope you like this new format - let us know what you think. We plan to do this once a month.

Add one part news, one part bad jokes, one part Wikipedia research, one part cult references from spending too much time on the internet, one part Wodehouse quotes, and one part quality puns, and you get Simblified.
A weekly podcast to help you appear smarter, to an audience that knows no less! Your four hosts - Chuck, Naren, Srikeit, and Tony attempt to deconstruct topics with humor (conditions apply). Fans of the show have described it as "fun conversations with relatable folks", "irreverent humor", "the funniest thing to come out of Malad West" and "if I give you a good review will you please let me go".
Started in 2016 as a creative outlet, Simblified now has over 200 episodes, including some live ones, and some with guests who are much smarter than the hosts. Welcome to the world of Simblified!
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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"

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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"

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Man-Like-Devin and Roger Rivas talk all things reggae with original and modern artists in the scene on http://Rootfire.net/tv​.

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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"

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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"
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Inspired by his upcoming beach trip, Craig offers up a glimpse of his travel playlist for this week’s #TuesdayTriplePlay.

Songs Featured

The Freedom Affair – Freedom Is Love (2020)

• Sample Track: "Heartaches Don’t Come Easy"

Waker – Fresh Out (2021)

• Sample Track: "Waiting On You"

Israel Vibration – The Same Song (1978)

• Sample Track: "The Same Song”

As the season’s change, so do our music preferences.  Summer is right around the corner and we’re already feeling the urge to update our daily playlists.  Today we offer up just a few of our personal selections, but we’re honestly more curious about yours.  What’s on your Summer playlist?

Songs sampled:

Aswad – “I A Rebel Soul” from Aswad (1976)

Dick Dale – “Surf Beat” from Surfers’ Choice (1962)

The Meters – “Cissy Strut” from The Meters (1969)

Dr. John – “Iko Iko” from Gumbo (1972)

The Budos Band – “The Volcano Song” from The Budos Band (2005)

Jefferson Airplane – “My Best Friend” from Surrealistic Pillow (1967)

Parliament – “Mothership Connection (Star Child)” from Mothership Connection (1975)

Sloan– “If It Feels Good Do It” from Pretty Together (2001)

Pink Floyd – “Shine On You Crazy Diamond (Parts VI-IX)” from Wish You Were Here (1975)

Tom Petty – “Free Falling” from Full Moon Fever (1975)

Stevie Wonder – “Sir Duke” from Songs In The Key Of Life (1976)

Cha Wa – “Morning Glory” from My People (2021)

Buckwheat Zydeco – “Down Dallas Alley” from Talking It Home (1988)

The Beach Boys – “The Warmth of the Sun” from The Warmth Of The Sun (1964)

America – “Ventura Highway” from Homecoming (1972)

Rusted Root – “Martyr” from When I Woke (1994)

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"

This week, Devin ran the show on his own while Rog was off making another great reggae record with past-Podclash-guest Jason Mraz. Dev started the show with a tribute to the great deejay Trinity who passed a few days prior. Then the great Errol Dunkley joined the show to discuss his many hits during the rocksteady and reggae eras for most of the big producers of the time, and to set the record straight on various points around which there has been misinformation strewn across the inter-webs. Errol experienced some technical difficulties and thus we were forced to end the interview a bit earlier than we would have liked, but it was nonetheless a fascinating conversation with this top Jamaican vocalist.

Records Of The Week:
Trinity - "Fire Down A Town"
Vincent March - "Don't Cry"

In this special bonus episode, Devin and Roger discuss the two heavyweights of Jamaican music who recently passed away, U-Roy and Bunny Wailer, after spinning a couple of killer 7” singles. Special shoutouts to: Cali Roots Radio, Songs From Scratch with Nate Feinstein, Dub Club, Junior Francis’s Reggae Show, Chuck Foster’s Reggae Central, Clinton Fearon’s Sunday With & Talk With A Friend, and History of LA Ska.

Records of The Week:
Rog’s Record: The Clan - “Copy Cats”
Dev’s Record: Steve Knight - “Robber Man”

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 producer/musician/vocalist Clive Hunt, aka “Lizzard.”

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The great Johnny Clarke joins us to talk about his career as one of the greatest, most influential artists in Reggae music. We discuss his work with producers like Clancy Eccles, Rupie Edwards and the great Bunny Lee. Johnny describes the magic of a mid-70s King Tubbys dance, and tells us about working and recording with the master of dub to voice some of the biggest tunes in the history of Jamaican music. We also dive into the backstory behind the creation of some of our favorite Johnny Clarke cuts. One of our favorite episodes yet.

RECORDS OF THE WEEK:
Roger’s Record: The Hot Rod Allstars - “Skinhead Moondust”
Devin’s Record: Jack Sparrow - “Suffering On The Land”

Man-Like-Devin and Roger Rivas talk all things reggae with original and modern artists in the scene, Wednesday February 17, 2021 at 6pm PT on http://thereggaepodclash.com​

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 top-ranking superstar JA vocalist, THE voice of the Rockers era, the one-and-only Johnny Clarke.

Enter to win Freddie McGregor "True to My Roots"
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Clinton Fearon makes his second appearance on the show to discuss his time with The Gladiators, his departure from the group and subsequent career based in Seattle. We also talk about how his live-stream acoustic performances have been one of the silver-linings of quarantine, and some of his fellow Jamaican artists who he most admired and looked up to during the golden age of reggae. And much more!

Records of The Week:
Devin's Record: The Gladiators - "Pocket Money"
Roger's Records: Carl Bert & The Cimarons "Slipping Into Darkness"

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Man-Like-Devin and Roger Rivas talk all things reggae with original and modern artists in the scene The Reggae Podclash. 

Devin and Roger have a passion for sharing and discussing Jamaican 45 records. Each week they are joined by original and modern guests in the genre to talk all things Reggae.

#ReggaePodclash #ClintonFearon #Part2 #Rootfire

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The great Ken Boothe talks about his start in the music business after teaming up with Stranger Cole to do sessions for Duke Reid and then Coxsonne Dodd. Ken describes early dancehall days in the 60s, why he holds Coxsonne in very high regards, and his gratitude for the things music has given to him and to all of us. We ask him about a handful of specific tunes, and he sings a cappella snippets of all of them! Ken Boothe: what a guy.

Records of The Week:
Dev's Record: "Talawah" by The Gladiators
Rog's Record: "Sufferation" by Trevor Clarke

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Man-Like-Devin and Roger Rivas talk all things reggae with original and modern artists in the scene, every Saturday at 6pm PT on http://Rootfire.net/tv

Devin and Roger have a passion for sharing and discussing Jamaican 45 records. Each week they are joined by original and modern guests in the genre to talk all things Reggae.

#ReggaePodclash #KenBoothe #Rootfire

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Follow us on socials @reggaepodclash

Author, archivist, lecturer, collector, and Bob Marley expert Roger Steffens joins us to talk about his 45 years of work and friendships with Reggae icons like Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, Joe Higgs, Alton Ellis and many more. We talk about his numerous game changing books, some of his favorite obscure reggae gems, why Bob Marley was the most important artist of the 20th century and beyond, plus a whole lot more.

Records of The Week:
Devin's: The Ruler - "Wrong Emboyo"
Roger's: The Upsetters - "All Combine"

SHOP PODCLASH MERCH! Every sale helps support the show. Thank you.
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Man-Like-Devin and Roger Rivas have a passion for sharing and discussing Jamaican 45 records. Each week they are joined by original and modern guests in the genre to talk all things Reggae.

#ReggaePodclash #RogerSteffens #Rootfire

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Follow us on socials @reggaepodclash

Jamaican conga master Larry McDonald joins us to discuss his long career that began in the late 50s before the invention of Ska. We talk about his time playing with legends like Tommy McCook, Carlos Malcom, Lennie Hibbert, The Crystalites, Lee Perry, Taj Mahal and Gil Scott Heron. Larry tells us about being one of if not the only serious conga player in the golden age of Reggae. So many great stories here.

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Man-Like-Devin and Roger Rivas talk all things reggae with original and modern artists in the scene, every other Saturday at 6pm PT 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 legendary, foundational Jamaican percussion player Larry McDonald. 

#ReggaePodclash #LarryMcDonald #Rootfire

http://www.TheReggaePodClash.com

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Man-Like-Devin and Roger Rivas talk all things reggae with original and modern artists in the scene, every other Saturday at 6pm PT 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 legendary, foundational Jamaican percussion player Larry McDonald. 

#ReggaePodclash #LarryMcDonald #Rootfire

http://www.TheReggaePodClash.com

Pipe & Bread from Wailing Souls join us to discuss their long career at the very top of the list of Jamaican super groups. They relate stories from the very beginning including their first recordings as The Renegades, rehearsing with Bob, Peter and Bunny in Joe Higgs’ yard, beating all the other artists at cricket and ping pong, the albums they released for Studio One, Island Records and Junjo Lawes, their new album Back A Yard, and much more. A must listen!

Records of The Week:
Devin's = Isaacs & The Symbolics - "Packie Dub"
Roger's = Winston Wilbert - "All I Have Is Love"

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Man-Like-Devin and Roger Rivas talk all things reggae with original and modern artists in the scene, every Saturday at 6pm PT on  http://thereggaepodclash.com

Devin and Roger have a passion for sharing and discussing Jamaican 45 records. Each week they are joined by original and modern guests in the genre to talk all things Reggae.

#ReggaePodclash #WailingSouls #Rootfire

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The Reggae Podclash: Episode #23 - Ken Stewart of The Skatalites - 10/10/2020

Ken Stewart joins us to talk about his decades of playing keyboards with The Skatalites, his work with Jackie Mittoo, Toots Hibbert, and many other legends of Jamaican music.

Tune’s Of The Week
Devin’s = The Gladiators “Watch Out”
Roger’s = Ewan & The Soul Cats “Your Sweet Love”

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Man-Like-Devin and Roger Rivas talk all things reggae with original and modern artists in the scene, every Saturday at 6pm PT on http://thereggaepodclash.com

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 long-time keyboardist of The Skatalites Ken Stewart.

#ReggaePodclash #KenStewart #TheSkatalites  #Rootfire

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UK producer, engineer and dub master Prince Fatty joins the show for a deep dive into various techniques, approaches, effects and equipment that help him achieve the signature sound he has come to be respected for in the global reggae scene. Then songwriter/vocalist Shniece joins the crew to discuss her working relationship and history with Fatty which has most recently resulted in the critically-acclaimed single and video “Black Rabbit.” Super fun conversation!

Tunes of the week:
Devin’s Tune: Traffic Jam - “History Book”
Roger’s Tune: Neville Hinds - “Musical Splendour”

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Man-Like-Devin and Roger Rivas talk all things reggae with original and modern artists in the scene, every Saturday at 6pm PT on http://thereggaepodclash.com

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 Prince Fatty & Shniece.

#ReggaePodclash #PrinceFatty #Shniece  #Rootfire

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