The Rude Boy
The Rude Boy is a music podcast hosted by Chris Watts, focused on ska and reggae. Each episode features big-name interviews with artists and personalities from the genres. Listeners can also expect a curated selection of great music from the ska and reggae scenes.
Episodes
Reggae Hour Part 6 2026
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Rude Boy 2026 Part 6
Send us Fan MailJoin Chris Watts for an hour of 2 Tone!
Reggae Hour Part 5 2026
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Chris's World Cup Mix
Send us Fan MailI reflect on England's impressive 3-2 victory against Mexico! with a mix of 2 tone and England World Cup songs!
Reggae Hour Part 4 2026
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2 Hour Reggae Special
Send us Fan MailJoin Chris for 2 hours of sunshine reggae!
Reggae Hour Part 3 2026
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Rude Boy 2026 Part 5
Send us Fan MailThe best in Ska, 2 Tone and Reggae!
Rude Boy 2026 Part 4
Send us Fan MailThe best in Ska, 2 Tone and Reggae!
Reggae Vibes 2026 Part 2
Send us Fan MailJoin me for newer sounding reggae vibes! but it's loose term as I play reggae from the last decade to today
Rude Boy 2026 Part 3
Send us Fan MailThe best in Ska, 2 Tone and Reggae!
Reggae Hour Part 2 2026
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Rude Boy 2026 Part 2
Send us Fan MailThe best in Ska, 2 Tone and Reggae!
Reggae Hour Part 1 2026
Send us Fan MailJoin Chris for an hour of classic reggae!
Reggae Vibes 2026 Part 1
Send us Fan MailJoin me for newer sounding reggae vibes! but it's loose term as I play reggae from the last decade to today
Rude Boy 2026 Part 1
Send us Fan MailThe best in Ska, 2 Tone and Reggae! New tunes from The Dualers latest album
Ska & Reggae Christmas Soundtrack
Send us Fan MailJoin me for nearly 3 hours of ska and reggae Christmas songs!!
We Remember Jimmy Cliff
Send us Fan MailA 1 hour radio special dedicated to the late great Jimmy Cliff! It also includes an interview I did with Jimmy back in 2018
Return Of The Rude Boy Part 16
Send us Fan Mail1st hour ska and 2 tone! 2nd hour 100% reggae classics!!
Reggae Classics
Send us Fan MailJoin Chris Watts for 2 hours of reggae classics!!
Return Of The Rude Boy Part 15
Send us Fan MailJoin Chris Watts for the best in #Ska #2Tone and #Reggae
Return Of The Rude Boy Part 14
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New Reggae Vibes 2025 Part 1
Send us Fan MailJoin me Chris Watts for the best in modern day #reggae vibes!
Return Of The Rude Boy Part 13
Send us Fan MailJoin Chris Watts for the best in #Ska #2Tone and #Reggae
Return Of The Rude Boy Part 12
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Return Of The Rude Boy Part 11
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Return Of The Rude Boy Part 10
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Return Of The Rude Boy Part 9
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Return Of The Rude Boy Part 8
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Return Of The Rude Boy Part 7
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Return Of The Rude Boy Part 6
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Return Of The Rude Boy Part 5
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Return Of The Rude Boy Part 4
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Return Of The Rude Boy Part 3
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Return Of The Rude Boy Part 2
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Return Of The Rude Boy!
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New Reggae Vibes 29th July 2024
Send us Fan MailJoin Chris Watts for the best in Reggae from today! If you would like a request (for next time) please message me
Classic Reggae Hour 29th July 2024
Send us Fan MailJoin Chris Watts for the best in classic Reggae! If you would like a request (for next time) please message me
Reggae Hour 22nd July 2024
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Rude Boy Revival 22nd July 2024
Send us Fan MailJoin Chris for the best in 2 Tone and Ska! If you would like a request please message me
Classic Reggae Hour June 2024
Send us Fan MailJoin Chris Watts for the best in classic #reggae
2 Tone Party!
Send us Fan MailJoin me Chris Watts for my favourite 2 Tone TUNES!!
Rude Boy Revival 2024
Send us Fan MailThe podcast is back! Join Chris Watts for an hour of #ska and #2tone #reggae
Classic Reggae Hour 7th April 2024
Send us Fan MailThe podcast is back! Join Chris Watts for a classic reggae hour! The best in #reggae from the 60s, 70s and sometimes the 90s too!
Rude Boy Revival 7th April 2024
Send us Fan MailThe podcast is back! Join Chris Watts for an hour of #ska and #2tone
Suggs Interview 2023!
Send us Fan MailI spoke to Suggs about the new No.1 album by Madness "Theatre Of The Absurd C'est La Vie"
Classic Reggae Hour 23rd October 2023
Send us Fan MailJoin Chris Watts for the best in Classic Reggae LIVE on 107 Meridian FM!
AKA The Syndicate
Send us Fan MailI spoke to Laura Betts of AKA The Syndicate about their new album "It's Our World"
Rude Boy Revival 23rd October 2023
Send us Fan MailJoin Chris Watts LIVE in the studio for the best in ska, 2 tone and reggae! Every Monday from 6pm on 107 Meridian FM
Doug Sanders Interview 2023
Send us Fan MailI spoke to Doug Sanders of The Lambrettas about his new project "Heading West" LIVE on 107 Meridian FM
Classic Reggae Hour 16th October 2023
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Rude Boy Revival 16th October 2023
Send us Fan MailJoin Chris Watts LIVE in the studio for the best in ska, 2 tone and reggae! Every Monday from 6pm on 107 Meridian FM
Classic Reggae Hour
Send us Fan MailJoin Chris Watts for the best in Classic Reggae LIVE on 107 Meridian FM!
Ska Wars Part 2
Send us Fan Mail Chris Watts plays the best in classic Ska on 107 Meridian FM!
Skamouth Radio Special October 2023
Send us Fan MailWe are looking ahead to Skamouth! Eric Donaldson, Neville Staple, Bad Manners and Secret Affair will all be taking the stage
Classic Reggae Hour 7th July 2023
Send us Fan MailJoin Chris Watts for the best in Classic Reggae LIVE on 107 Meridian FM!
Totally 2 Tone 7th August 2023
Send us Fan MailRude Boy Revival is every Monday evening from 6pm on 107 Meridian FM! Chris Watts plays the best in 2 Tone (Totally 2 Tone)
New Reggae Vibes 31st July 2023
Send us Fan MailJoin Chris Watts for the best in reggae music from today on 107 Meridian FM
Ska Wars 31st July 2023
Send us Fan MailChris Watts plays the best in classic Ska on 107 Meridian FM!
Classic Reggae Hour 24th July 2023
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Totally 2 Tone 24th July 2023
Send us Fan MailRude Boy Revival is every Monday evening from 6pm on 107 Meridian FM! Chris Watts plays the best in 2 Tone (Totally 2 Tone)
The Rude Boy Part 4
Send us Fan MailJoin me for classic Ska and 2 Tone!! (Rude Boy Chris Watts)I spoke to Spencer Wade about his "Ska Experience"
Classic Reggae Hour 10th July 2023
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The Rude Boy Part 3
Send us Fan MailJoin me for an hour of classic Ska and 2 Tone!! (Rude Boy Chris Watts)
The Rude Boy Part 2
Send us Fan MailJoin me for an hour of classic Ska and 2 Tone!! (Rude Boy Chris Watts)
The Rude Boy
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Leroy Sibbles Interview 2023
Send us Fan MailI spoke to the lead singer of The Heptones Leroy Sibbles!
Skamouth 2023!
Send us Fan MailSkamouth Radio Special! Interviews with Susan "Hurt So Good" Cadogan! Stranger "Bangarang" Cole! Rudy "John Jones" Mills and Keith & Tex "Stop That Train"
Rayvon Interview 2023
Send us Fan MailI spoke to Rayvon the voice behind "Angel, In The Summertime and Big Up" about his latest single "Peace, Love and Understanding" and talk of a new album
Classic Reggae Hour 30th January 2023
Send us Fan MailJoin Chris Watts LIVE in the studio for the best Reggae from the past and today! One week 100% classic and the following week the best in reggae from the past and today!!
London Ska Festival 2023!
Send us Fan MailIn April the last International Ska Festival will be taking place in London! I look ahead to the festival...interviews with Susan Cadogan, Dave Barker, The Pioneers and Christopher Ellis the son of Alton EllisThis episode also includes a special interview with Derrick Morgan!
Rude Boy Revival 30th of January 2023
Send us Fan MailJoin Chris Watts LIVE in the studio for the best in ska, 2 tone and reggae! Every Monday from 6pm on 107 Meridian FM
Classic Reggae Hour 23rd January 2023
Send us Fan MailJoin Chris Watts LIVE in the studio for the best Reggae from the past and today! One week 100% classic and the following week the best in reggae from the past and today!!
Rude Boy Revival 23rd January 2023
Send us Fan MailJoin Chris Watts LIVE in the studio for the best in ska, 2 tone and reggae! Every Monday from 6pm on 107 Meridian FM
Reggae Hour 16th January 2023
Send us Fan MailJoin Chris Watts LIVE in the studio for the best Reggae from the past and today! One week 100% classic and the following week the best in reggae from the past and today!!
Rude Boy Revival 16th January 2023
Send us Fan MailJoin Chris Watts LIVE in the studio for the best in ska, 2 tone and reggae! Every Monday from 6pm on 107 Meridian FM
Classic Reggae Hour 9th January 2023
Send us Fan MailJoin Chris Watts LIVE in the studio for the best Reggae from the past and today! One week 100% classic and the following week the best in reggae from the past and today!!
Rude Boy Revival 9th January 2023
Send us Fan MailJoin Chris Watts LIVE in the studio for the best in ska, 2 tone and reggae! Every Monday from 6pm on 107 Meridian FM
A Reggae Christmas Part 2
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A Reggae Christmas Part 1
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