Released on Jan 19 2012 at 07:18 pm
Time to say goodbye
Hi guys and girls. Unfortunately I have bad news about the show as it pertains to future episodes. As you know, I haven’t recorded an episode since July 1, 2011 and it doesn’t look like I’ll be recording another episode anytime soon. So rather than leave you with a “pod-fade” where the podcast just disappears without any closure, I’ve recorded this goodbye. Please have a listen to the audio. No music, just me talking.
In a nutshell, my time is too limited and I’m stretched too thin to keep recording episodes. I need closure for myself and I think I owe it to you. I feel that life is about balance, and I need to keep mine in check.
I plan to keep this web site up so that you can grab all back episodes. So whether or not they’re still on iTunes, you can grab them here.
Thanks to all the creative reggae music artists, musicians, producers, producers, and labels that have fueled the show. Thanks to all the subscribers and to those who have provided great feedback to me. I will treasure all of your comments, e-mails, Facebook messages, and voice mails. Please listen to the audio for the best ways to stay in touch.
Thank you.
b d on 19 Jan 2012 at 11:26 pm #
wow josh. sound like u had to talk ur self there in doing it. all great things must come to an end though.
one love
Richard on 20 Jan 2012 at 6:37 am #
Sir Joshua B,
THANKS SO MUCH for Reggae Rhythm Update….. truly wonderful shows. The best…..
Continually the most played on my ipod.
To you -> ONE LOVE, PEACE, HAPPINESS and OVERSTANDING.
I’m so happy that your doing the right thing and recognising your family responsibilities, geting the balance right etc. Good for you Joshua – don’t be sad about it cos’ it’s something to celebrate… a bit like a completed masterpiece !
I’m on a very long recovery trail but will keep listening to the Reggae Rhythm Update groove machine. It’s timeless …. even the Studio One stuff which still sounds cool to my ears.
Thanks for reigniting my love of reggae,
Richard (a Scottish Rasta)….. peace brother.
Darleen Blood on 20 Jan 2012 at 12:16 pm #
A very touching good-bye. You are first class! I know you have agonized over this decision. I, also, know you made the right decision – at least for now. Maybe you and your son will be back on air together in the future. You have influenced countless people in a positive way. Keep that in mind. May the blessing of God Almighty be with you.
Michael L on 20 Jan 2012 at 12:36 pm #
Sad, truly sad………………
I was thinking if you happened to get divorced will the Reggae Rhythm Update return?
Anyway, just a thought, and will miss your programs.
I want to share another great reggae pod cast I have discovered called “Ian’s House Of Reggae”.
Respect to Joshua B, you have always given me props and I am forever greatful to you, my friend.
JAHn on 20 Jan 2012 at 11:09 pm #
Hey JAHsh — Congrats on bringing great reggae to listeners for the past several years. As one who relates to the adjustments of early parenthood, I support your change in focus. And yet I do suspect that someday Roland will be helping you to fire up the Golden Touch console and resume broadcastin’ de riddim. Yours — Jon
Greg from Japan on 20 Jan 2012 at 11:50 pm #
Hi Joshua B!
Thank you so much for all the great work since 2007!
You are so devoted to reggae and made so great podcasts that you should not even apologize to stop!
You must be a great dad!
All the best to you from Japan!
Merci, Arrigato!
Greg
Joe O in AZ on 21 Jan 2012 at 11:53 pm #
Hey Joshua B I just want to thank you for all the great podcasts i have enjoyed them greatly and always looked forward to the next one. take care my friend and good luck.
one love
Joe O
Mike from England on 24 Jan 2012 at 5:48 am #
Hey Joshua
Like many others I was wandering what was happening and getting worried about you man…so pleased you posted the goodby for now message buddy.
Looks like you not only have the best music taste in the world, but are also aiming for best Dad and Husband too:) Good for you!
Speaking as a father of two boys…I think you are so doing the right thing. We will all miss your shows, but you have one window with that little man of yours and it passes by so quickly…make the most of every wonderful minute of it buddy. My boys are now in late teens and i do sometimes regret my chosen time balancing path over the years…you are a wise man sir, be proud.
One day Roland will look back at your body of work and listen to your goodbye message and be blown away by what you did…I also suspect if he’s like most sons, he will be touched by the one drop influence from Dad and hey maybe you two can share the workload of a GT rebirth of the shows and he can learn some valuable life skills being part of the broadcast.
Sound like a recipe for family success to me Joshua…all the very best to you, your wife and your little boy.
Fingers crossed for the J & R Golden Touch Rebirth sometime ahead.
Respect
Mike
Alan from uk on 25 Jan 2012 at 12:15 am #
So sorry to hear you are going.
I have enjoyed all your shows and learnt so much from them and you.
The best Reggae music I have ever listened to.
Warmest regards,
DJMAC
Fausteen on 25 Jan 2012 at 4:15 pm #
I came to you late, only found you in Autumn of 2011 but better to have found you late than to have not found you at all…
You are gifted JB and now blessed with a family and, my child is 23yrs old, I can see very clearly that what you are doing is so right. It seems like only yesterday that she was little and in the blink of an eye, she is grown…
…do not feel bad JoshuaB.
You have brought such wonderful niceness (struggled for a better word and gave up!) to so many that you should be very very proud of yourself.
If it’s any comfort, know that when Roland reaches 23, you will find that spare time will return to you and you will go back to the things you enjoyed – you will re-learn and you will up-skill and you will enjoy them all over again. I am 53 and have just completed my first painting in water colour. Before my girl came, I loved to draw but never painted. You will create art in sound again…
I am unable to download podcasts before #38 and that’s a real shame but I give thanks for what I’ve got, just as you have…
THANK YOU for sharing Yourself with us.
Blessings to you and yours – Fausteen
D Lee on 02 Feb 2012 at 2:06 pm #
Josh.
My whole day changed for the worse when I got word that your podcast was ending! It’s like a baby losing his favorite blanket.
Thanks for your time, your effort and most of all, your passion for the music.
Goodbye……………for now…..?
Much Respect
Joe on 22 Feb 2012 at 6:54 pm #
Hi Joshua, like so many others i am devastated. Just to let you know, you are 100% correct in what you are doing. Family comes first. I will miss your informative chat & knowledge on reggae music. Your podcasts are very close to me as i have them on my computer, ipod & ipad. Wishing you & family & the reggae rhythm update listeners worldwide, all the very best in the future & maybe one day you will be back.
Favourite episode ( Sweet Talking )
Peace & Love
From Joe
England.
Randy on 21 Apr 2012 at 11:11 pm #
Joshua,
Thanks so much for so many enjoyable podcasts, brother! As with many of your other fans, I still enjoy listening to favorite episodes that I’ve downloaded.
All things as they should be, man. Focus on family and enjoy that to the utmost! If it’s meant to be, you’ll return to the studio to produce more sessions.
It’s been a real pleasure!
Randy