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Playback

Nate Bridges & Brandon Niznik

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Frequency: 1 episode/29d. Total Eps: 35

Two music producers leverage their knowledge and friendship to rip on each other's taste in music.

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**PREVIEW** Bonus Episode 17: Joe Bob Briggs, and Grateful Dead

Monday, August 11, 2025 • Duration 05:35

Clip from this weeks bonus episode where we're talking about some very insane drug use I saw while at the Grateful Dead shows in San Francisco. Also we read a writeup that Joe Bob Briggs wrote for our new album, but that is in the full episode available on our Patreon page!

Patreon.com/blackmarketdub

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Playback EP17: Heart of the Congos | Lee "Scratch" Perry's Masterpiece

Episode 17

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 • Duration 03:13:56

On today's much too long episode of Playback, we dive into the mystical world of Lee "Scratch" Perry, and the masterpiece HEART OF THE CONGOS!

We talk about The Black Ark recording studio that Perry built in his backyard yard which was covered from top to bottom in mystical writings, sculptures, and painted symbols. We demonstrate the effects and techniques he employed to achieve such a murky, magical sound like the one featured on Heart of the Congos.

We also talk about the cadre of unbelievable musicians that Perry had at his disposal for this album, and discuss exactly how sound of mind Perry was when it ultimately came to burning down his own studio.

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) F

or full AD-FREE episodes, bonus video episodes, and more content, please subscribe to our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/c/BlackMarketDub

For vinyl purchases and more: https://escapehatchrecords.com/

#music #podcast #discussion #leeperry #reggae #70s #theblackark #leescratchperry #thecongos #jamaica

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

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 • Duration 01:44:04

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

For vinyl purchases and more: https://escapehatchrecords.com/

#music #podcast #discussion #scientist #dub #reggae #interview

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Playback EP16: Fire House Rock - Wailing Souls | Channel One and The Four Horsemen of Reggae

Season 1 · Episode 16

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 • Duration 02:40:27

Today on Playback, we dive into our fourth album of reggae summer - Fire House Rock by Wailing Souls.

In this discussion, we use Fire House Rock as a jumping-off point to discuss one of the greatest production teams ever assembled, which we are dubbing "The Four Horsemen." The Hoo Kim Brothers and their legendary recording studio Channel One, Henry "Junjo" Lawes, Scientist, and Roots Radics. Together, these four, alongside Wailing Souls, created one of the most beautiful reggae albums in the entire canon.

We break down the studio, the engineers, the producers, the mix, the musicians, and the songwriting. This is a heavy, deep dive into Fire House Rock.

Leave a comment below, and please like and share this episode!

What do you think of Channel One? Greatest recording studio in Jamaican history?

In this episode, we reference several videos we watched in preparation for this discussion that are linked below:

Henry Junjo Lawes | Reggae Anthology: Volcano Eruption | Mini Documentary https://youtu.be/z1eU5Ir09mo?si=Sw4eglhW9nQhuZ7r

Studio that Revolutionized Reggae' Channel One Studio |Franklyn "Ben Up" Irving || B.H.N.T.D Ep.25

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-wvr2QJJa8

Channel One Studio - The Rise and Fall of the Legendary Reggae Innovators https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFfUQXC-Vms

The Mighty Diamonds - Pray Unto Thee ( at Channel One Studio )

https://youtu.be/--Hrn8qHuSQ?si=E36KSflLdKe6PrIq

Bonus EP15: The Imperial Boomerang **PREVIEW**

Monday, July 14, 2025 • Duration 07:34

On todays episode we once again enter doomer territory and talk about the current political climate of the US. Borderline impossible not to explicitly talk about this stuff during our main episodes so we get it out of our systems here on the bonus show! Enjoy commiserating with us.

Please share our podcast with your friends and family! We can feel the momentum building and need all the help we can get to get this show to take off!

Full bonus episode on our Patreon at the $5 per month tier!

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EP15: Two Sevens Clash - Culture | Marcus Garvey and the Prophecies of Reggae

Season 1 · Episode 15

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 • Duration 02:19:57

Today on Playback, we dive into our third album of reggae summer - the seminal classic by roots reggae band Culture, TWO SEVENS CLASH. In this episode, we break down the musical nuances that make this album so monumental. From the recording studio to the litany of legendary musicians who appear on Two Sevens Clash, we break down the sound and the approach that makes this album unforgettable.

We also analyze the philosophy and life of one of Rastafarianism's essential thinkers - Marcus Garvey. We take a deep look at what he believed in, what he accomplished, and why it's all imperative to understanding Two Sevens Clash, and reggae as a whole.

Also, punk rockers, prophecies, the apocalypse, master tapes, tales of musicians held at gunpoint, and much more. Let us know in the comments what you think about Two Sevens Clash.

In this episode, we reference several videos we watched in preparation for this discussion that are linked below:

The Story of Marcus Garvey: A Documentary

https://youtu.be/bpsKWGIZIhw?si=pSMwkxCUJe77JGwB

Culture Joseph Hill documentary "THE KEEPER OF ZION GATE" https://youtu.be/9g6qQKcWkIk?si=K51mFSZ-coN8ctTY

The Story Behind 2 7s Clash by Culture!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5p7_hYMSXZ4

Roots, Reggae, Rebellion Full BBC Documentary

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQ1BNJpVS5M&t=1689s

CULTURE ft KENYATTA HILL live @ Main Stage 2019

**Preview** Bonus EP14: QOTSA, AIRBNB, and ICE RAIDS

Monday, June 30, 2025 • Duration 05:48

Lots of wild stuff going on. Head over to our Patreon page for the full episode! Enjoy

Patreon.com/blackmarketdub

EP14: Night Nurse - Gregory Isaacs | The Best Reggae Album of the 80s?

Season 1 · Episode 14

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 • Duration 02:12:46

Today on Playback, we are exploring one of the most exquisitely produced and performed albums of the genre. Night Nurse is a towering achievement by a troubled artist in Gregory Isaacs, coupled with possibly the greatest reggae band ever assembled in The Roots Radics. We explore why there are misconceptions surrounding its recording process, the genius of bandleader Flabba Holt, and the million-dollar sound of Compass Point Studios in Nassau, Bahamas. In the wake of Bob Marley's death, there was no better collection of reggae musicians on Earth, and Night Nurse is an unparalleled masterpiece.

In this episode, we reference several videos we watched in preparation for this discussion that are linked below:

Gregory Isaacs - Live At Brixton Academy, 1984 (FULL CONCERT) https://youtu.be/betyKqTJfaQ?si=pWZQWfoZuz8as96h

Flabba Holt Explains How He Produced The Classic Gregory Isaacs Album 'Night Nurse' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GtyAl_H3Dw8

Leave a comment below: Do you think Night Nurse is the best reggae album from the 80s? Make sure to like and subscribe. We are a small channel and can use your support to bring you more conversations like this one!

For full AD-FREE episodes, bonus video episodes, and more content, please subscribe to our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/c/BlackMarketDub

CHAPTERS:

00:25:00 Who Was Gregory Isaacs?

00:40:27 Producing 'Night Nurse'

01:17:42 Roots Radics and Flabba Holt

01:36:06 Standout Songs

**PREVIEW** Bonus Episode #13 | ft. Guest Brian Wallace

Monday, June 16, 2025 • Duration 06:22

SUPER special bonus episode today! Brian Wallace aka Dub Robot came back to breakdown the remaining albums we're featuring for Reggae Summer 2025. Brian tells a ton of amazing stories during this episode, this one is worth checking out in full over on Patreon!

Patreon.com/blackmarketdub

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EP13: Exodus - Bob Marley | ft. guest Dub Robot

Season 1 · Episode 13

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 • Duration 02:15:30

This week, we are diving into our first album of REGGAE SUMMER 2025 with special guest Brian Wallace aka @DUBROBOT Brian is a lifelong reggae musician and producer performing with the likes of @TheofficialSublime @theaggrolitestv @lbdubstars , and many more.

Today we have Brian on to talk about Bob Marley's magnum opus: Exodus!

Enjoy. YouTube: @Dubrobot Instagram: @Dub Robot

0:3:35 (First Impressions of Exodus)

0:25:10 (Jamaica and Rastafarianism)

01:01:20 (Exodus Deep Dive)

01:35:03 (Standout Songs)

01:58:45 (Final Thoughts)

For full AD FREE episodes, bonus video episodes, and more content, please subscribe to our Patreon page: Patreon.com/Blackmarketdub

To listen to our music, visit: blackmarketdub.bandcamp.com

For vinyl purchases and more: escapehatchrecords.com

#Exodus #bobmarley #bobmarleysongs #reggae #podcast #discussion #jamaica #rasta #rastafari

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