Reggae podcasts - personal favourites
Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2009 1:09 pm
No partiality, no bigging up your own efforts: whose podcasts/net radio programs do you listen to and get irie vibes from?
For me, I really like 'House of Reggae' (http://houseofreggae.podomatic.com/) and 'On The Wire' (http://otwradio.blogspot.com/). With HoR, I just get the sense that Ian (the host) is a real, genuine enthusiast. No posturing, just great information and first-rate vinyl. OTW is a bit patchy, because it's never more than about 50% reggae/dub, but when Steve's on the mic and choosing the cuts, you really can't go wrong.
There are lots of other greats (Mick Sleeper's Upsetter and Bass Culture stuff, and BMD's charismatic podcasts) but the two above are the ones I make sure never to miss.
How about you?
For me, I really like 'House of Reggae' (http://houseofreggae.podomatic.com/) and 'On The Wire' (http://otwradio.blogspot.com/). With HoR, I just get the sense that Ian (the host) is a real, genuine enthusiast. No posturing, just great information and first-rate vinyl. OTW is a bit patchy, because it's never more than about 50% reggae/dub, but when Steve's on the mic and choosing the cuts, you really can't go wrong.
There are lots of other greats (Mick Sleeper's Upsetter and Bass Culture stuff, and BMD's charismatic podcasts) but the two above are the ones I make sure never to miss.
How about you?