A Conversation in Dub Podcast
1) Episode 156: Hollie Cook - “Frontline”
We kick off our first episode of 2026 with one of our favorite artists, Hollie Cook. We listen to the song “Frontline” from her latest album, Shy Girl. Topics include the song’s unique phrasing, its f...Show More
2) Episode 155: Jimmy Cliff - “Wonderful World, Beautiful People”
This week James is joined by Dave Shiffman, filling in for Mark. For our last episode of 2025, we pay tribute to a reggae legend who passed recently, Jimmy Cliff. We listen to the song “Wonderful Worl...Show More
3) Episode 154: Musical Youth - “Blind Boy”
This week we listen to “Blind Boy” by 80s reggae powerhouses, Musical Youth. The group was made up of children ages 11-15, all with talent beyond their years. This is the fourth track on their 1982 al...Show More
4) Episode 153: Man of the Forests & Mia Jativa
This week we are joined by Derek Waldmann a.k.a. Man of the Forests. We talk about how he has shaken up the reggae scene as one of the few violin players. He’s played with a wide variety of artists in...Show More
5) Episode 152: Sensamotion
This week we talk to Art, Mike and Dylan from New Jersey based band Sensamotion. Their latest full length album, Feel It All Around, just dropped this past August. In addition to talking about the cre...Show More
6) Episode 151: JOJO Gladstone - “Glad That I Found You”
This week we’re listening to lovers rock music from The Netherlands, from artist JOJO Gladstone. We listen to the track “Glad That I Found you” from the 2017 album, JOJO. We talk about the very clear ...Show More
7) Episode 150: Self Control - “Ice Breaker” w/ Special Guest JC
This week, James is joined by Dave Shiffman to talk with JC from the band, Self Control. We discuss their latest single “Ice Breaker” - a politically charged modern roots tune addressing ongoing socia...Show More
8) Episode 149: Eureka Sound - “Rediscover”
We’re back from our hiatus with an amazing new tune! We listen to the opening track from the new album by Eureka Sound called “Rediscover.” We get into the art of genre bending, the beauty of space in...Show More
9) Episode 148: Hector Roots Lewis
This week Stephan Mash of The Reggae Plug fills in for Mark. We talk with Hector Roots Lewis, who you might recognize from his performances with Chronixx and Tribal Seeds, portraying Carly Barrett in ...Show More
10) Episode 147: Eto - “Natura”
Mark is back from his honeymoon in the French Polynesian islands, and he brought some new (to us) music back with him. This week we feature the song “Natura” by Eto from Tahiti. We talk about the cult...Show More