Rebel Rockers with Native Wayne
Rebel Rockers podcast is your backstage pass to the enchanting world of Jamaican music—through reggae, dub, dancehall and beyond. Grammy-winning producer and radio personality Native Wayne Jobson is your guide to tales of the island’s iconic figures.
We’ll dive into reggae’s rich history with interviews from the mavericks, underdogs, and pioneers who helped shape the genre. We’ll uncover stories from reggae’s origins to its transformation into the most popular force for social justice around the globe. From legendary Rebels like Bob Marley, Keith Richards, and Peter Tosh, to the vibrant Rockers of today, we’ll discover and celebrate the impact of Jamaica’s music and culture. So light your spliff, light up your chalice, and tune into the Rebel Rockers playlist. Proud part of Pantheon Podcasts.
- Update frequency
- every 18 days
- Average duration
- 25 minutes
- Episodes
- 16
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Ep. 15: The Specials' Secret Dancehall Album - Linval Golding Reveals the Untold Final Chapter
Get up, stand up! On this edition of Rebel Rockers, we are truly blessed to be joined by a founding father of a movement, the legendary Linval Golding from the mighty Specials.
We don't just talk hi…
00:28:56 |
Mon 08 Sep 2025
Ep. 14: SOJA's Jacob Hemphill - The Raw Grammy Story, The UB40 Tribute & 25 Years of Vibe
Greetings, and maximum respect to the massive!
It was a real honor to sit down with my bredda, Jacob Hemphill from the mighty SOJA, for a reasoning on Rebel Rockers that covered a journey of 25 yea…
00:14:14 |
Wed 13 Aug 2025
Ep. 13: Gramps Morgan Talks “Therapy,” Jamaica-to-Nashville Fusion & More
Maximum respect, Rebel Rockers —Native Wayne links up with Grammy-winning reggae ambassador Gramps Morgan of Morgan Heritage to reason on decades of roots greatness, from his India Arie duet “Therapy…
00:15:30 |
Tue 15 Jul 2025
Ep. 12: Roots Reggae Legends & Rastafari History - Harrison Stafford Talks Groundation
Maximum respect, Rebel Rockers massive—today’s session links arms with roots-reggae visionary Harrison Stafford of Groundation, tracing his analog-on-tape odyssey from the breakthrough 2002 “Hebron G…
00:16:11 |
Fri 20 Jun 2025
Ep. 11: Cat Coore - Third World Legend on Bob Marley's Fire, Stevie Wonder's Magic & Reggae's Global Beat
Alright, greetings and maximum respect, this is your host Native Wayne, and on this episode of Rebel Rockers, man, we had the absolute honor of choppin' it up with the legendary Cat Coore from Third …
00:22:53 |
Thu 15 May 2025
Ep. 10: Dr. Dread - Building the RAS Records Empire (Gregory Isaacs, Steel Pulse & More)
Maximum respect, Native Wayne here on Rebel Rockers, down in beautiful Ocho Rios, Jamaica! It was a serious honour to sit down with a true reggae legend, the great Dr. Dread, founder of the iconic RA…
00:47:37 |
Mon 28 Apr 2025
Ep. 09: Million Seller at 15 - Sly Dunbar's Journey from Yard Broom to Reggae Icon
It was a true honour sitting down with the legendary drummer, Sly Dunbar, right here in One Pop Studios. We journeyed through decades of reggae history, starting from his early days with bands like Y…
00:35:21 |
Wed 05 Mar 2025
Ep. 08: Leon - From Cool Runnings to Reggae Rhythms
Greetings and maximum respect!
In this crucial episode, we're honored and blessed to have the mighty, wicked, and dangerous actor, musician, producer, and director, Leon, joining us all the way from …
00:24:50 |
Mon 17 Feb 2025
Ep. 07: Nick Hexum of 311 on Reggae's Influence and Musical Legacy
In this episode of Rebel Rockers, Native Wayne chats with Nick Hexum, frontman of the iconic rock-reggae band 311. Hexum reflects on 311's journey from Omaha to global fame, crediting reggae legends …
00:32:58 |
Mon 27 Jan 2025
Ep.06: A Journey Into Reggae History with Roger Steffens
Dive into the vibrant world of reggae with the Rebel Rockers podcast hosted by Native Wayne, featuring Roger Steffens, the world's leading authority on reggae and Bob Marley. With over 50 years of ex…
00:42:13 |
Mon 13 Jan 2025
Ep. 05: Red Red Wine and Revolution - UB40’s Reggae Legacy
In this episode of Rebel Rockers, Native Wayne dives into the legendary story of UB40, one of reggae’s most iconic bands. From their humble beginnings as a group of unemployed friends learning to pla…
00:32:16 |
Mon 23 Dec 2024
Ep. 04: Long Beach Legends - The Roots of Sublime’s Greatness
On this episode of Rebel Rockers with Native Wayne, we honor Sublime, the groundbreaking rock reggae trio from Long Beach. Blending punk, reggae, and hip-hop, Bradley Nowell, Eric Wilson, and Bud Gau…
00:21:01 |
Mon 09 Dec 2024
Ep. 03: Keith Richards on Reggae, Rastafari, and His Jamaican Soul
Greetings and maximum respect, Rebel Rockers!
In this electrifying episode of Rebel Rockers with Native Wayne, we dive deep into the heart of reggae with none other than the legendary Keith Richards …
00:18:19 |
Mon 25 Nov 2024
Ep. 02: Bob Marley, U2, and the Birth of Island Records with Chris Blackwell
Greetings and maximum respect!
Today, we shine a spotlight on the legendary Chris Blackwell, founder of Island Records. This musical pioneer introduced the world to icons like Bob Marley, U2, Grace J…
00:27:53 |
Mon 18 Nov 2024
Ep. 01: Bob Marley’s Journey: From Trenchtown to Global Icon
Greetings and maximum respect! Welcome to Rebel Rockers Podcast with me, Native Wayne Jobson. This is not just another podcast; it’s a deep dive into the pulse of reggae’s heart and soul, narrated by…
00:31:18 |
Mon 11 Nov 2024
Welcome to Rebel Rockers
Rebel Rockers podcast is a wild journey into Jamaica’s vibrant musical and cultural universe—from reggae and ska, to dub, dancehall, and beyond. Your captain, Native Wayne Jobson, Jamaican born Gramm…
00:00:58 |
Mon 04 Nov 2024
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