Classic Vinyl Podcast

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! This week on Classic Vinyl Podcast , Justin, Austin, and Tyler dig into The Byrds’ “My Back Pages,” their shimmering 1967 take on the Bob Dylan song. We look at how the band transformed Dylan’s original into something unmistakably Byrds, with chiming guitars, rich harmonies, and that classic fo...

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! This week on Classic Vinyl Podcast, Justin, Tyler, and Austin take a look at The Doors and the dark, mysterious “Whiskey, Mystics and Men.” We’ll talk about the song’s unusual place in The Doors’ catalog, Jim Morrison’s cryptic lyrics, and the moody blend of blues, poetry, and psychedelia that...

This week on Classic Vinyl Podcast, Justin, Austin, and Tyler take a look at Boston and their song “Something About You” from the band’s massive 1976 debut album. We’ll talk about Tom Scholz’s painstaking studio approach, the layered guitars and soaring harmonies that helped define Boston’s sound, and how this deeper album cut fits alongside some of the biggest rock songs of the ’70s. Along the wa...

In the third and final part of our Brian Epstein series, Justin, Austin, and Tyler follow the story into its most difficult chapter. As The Beatles leave the road behind and begin changing at a remarkable pace, Epstein finds his role increasingly uncertain. We look at his final years, his sudden death in 1967, and the enormous void he left behind as The Beatles entered one of the most creative—and...

This week on Classic Vinyl Podcast, Justin, Austin, and Tyler take a look at the early days of Scorpions and their song “I’m Going Mad.” Long before the arena-rock anthems that would make them international stars, the German band was experimenting with a darker, heavier, and more psychedelic sound. We’ll talk about where “I’m Going Mad” fits into the Scorpions’ beginnings, the band’s early musical...

Brian Epstein — Part 2: From Liverpool to the World By the time Brian Epstein took on The Beatles, they were a popular Liverpool band. Within a few extraordinary years, they were the biggest musical phenomenon in the world. In Part 2, Justin, Austin, and Tyler follow Brian through the whirlwind — pursuing a recording contract, helping reshape the group’s professional image, navigating the rapidly...

This week on Classic Vinyl Podcast Justin and Tyler head north to Winnipeg for The Guess Who's jazzy 1969 classic "Undun." It started life as the B-side of "Laughing" and became a hit in its own right. The guys dig into Randy Bachman's jazz chords, Burton Cummings' smoky vocal and that haunting flute, and ask why this song still sounds like nothing else from its era. Drop the needle and come unrav...

Brian Epstein — Part 1: The Man Who Believed in The Beatles Before the world knew The Beatles, Brian Epstein saw something in them. In Part 1 of our three-part Revolution series on Brian Epstein, Justin, Austin, and Tyler go back to the beginning — Brian’s family and upbringing, his life before The Beatles, his work at NEMS, and the circumstances that brought him into the orbit of four young music...

This week on Classic Vinyl Podcast, Justin and Tyler take a trip into the wonderfully weird world of Klaatu and their 1976 song “Anus of Uranus.” Yes, that is really the title. We’ll dig into the mysterious Canadian band, the strange humor behind the song, and the mix of progressive rock, pop, and studio experimentation that made Klaatu such a fascinating band in the first place. Along the way, we...

I’m Looking Through You — Part 2 Our deep dive into “I’m Looking Through You” continues as Justin, Austin, and Tyler head back into EMI Studios to explore how The Beatles finally turned Paul McCartney’s song into the version we know from Rubber Soul . We get into the November 1965 remake, the instruments and recording techniques behind the finished track, the little details worth listening for on...

This week on Classic Vinyl Podcast, Justin and Austin take a look at The Who and their 1966 song “I’m a Boy.” We’ll dig into Pete Townshend’s unusual concept behind the song, how it fits into The Who’s rapidly evolving mid-’60s sound, and the mix of sharp pop hooks, powerful playing, and offbeat storytelling that made the band so distinctive. Along the way, we’ll talk about the recording, the mean...

I’m Looking Through You — Part 1 This week on Revolution , Justin, Austin, and Tyler dig into Paul McCartney’s “I’m Looking Through You,” one of the great overlooked tracks from Rubber Soul . We explore the song’s connection to Paul’s increasingly strained relationship with Jane Asher, the surprisingly mature and direct lyrics, and how a catchy, upbeat recording disguises a song about realizing th...

This week on Classic Vinyl Podcast, Justin and Austin take a look at The Grass Roots and their 1969 hit “I’d Wait a Million Years.” We’ll dig into the story behind the song, the band’s rise during the late ’60s, and the polished mix of pop, rock, and soul that helped make The Grass Roots one of the era’s most recognizable hitmakers. Along the way, we’ll talk about the recording, the musicians behi...

This week on Classic Vinyl Podcast, Justin and Tyler take a look at Chicago Transit Authority and their song “Beginnings.” We’ll dig into how Robert Lamm wrote the song, how it came together on the band’s 1969 debut album, and how Chicago’s mix of rock, jazz, soul, and horns helped give “Beginnings” its unmistakable sound. Along the way, we’ll talk about the early days of the band, the recording,...

This week on Classic Vinyl Podcast, Justin and Tyler crank up one of the most unmistakable hard-rock anthems of the early ’70s: Mountain’s “Mississippi Queen.” We dig into the band behind the song, Leslie West’s massive guitar sound, Felix Pappalardi’s production and musicianship, and the cowbell-driven groove that helped turn the track into a rock-radio staple. We’ll also look at how “Mississippi...

Please check out our new Beatles Podcast titled Revolution. This is a podcast about the music, history, culture, and incredible story of The Beatles. Join Justin, Austin, and Tyler as we dig into the songs, albums, recording sessions, people, places, and moments that made The Beatles the most influential band in music history — and explore the culture that surrounded them, the world they helped ch...

This week on Classic Vinyl Podcast and our Meet The Beatles series, Justin and Tyler listen to and review side two of the Beatles great album Revolver. Give it a listen and let us know what you think. 

This week on Classic Vinyl Podcast, Justin and Tyler return with their Meet The Beatles series and tackle the band's 7th studio album Revolver. Give it a listen and let us know what you think.

This week on Classic Vinyl Podcast, Justin is once again joined by his son Austin to listen to and review Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers 1978 song Listen To Her Heart. Give it a listen and let us know what you think.

This week on Classic Vinyl Podcast, Justin is joined by his son Austin to listen to and review Steely Dan and their popular 1973 hit song Reeling In The Years. Give it a listen and let us know what you think. 

This week on Classic Vinyl Podcast, Justin and Tyler listen to and review Ides of March and their 1970 hit song Vehicle. Give it a listen and let us know what you think. 

This week on Classic Vinyl Podcast, Justin and Tyler listen to and review The Velvet Underground and their controversial 1967 song Heroin. Give it a listen and let us know what you think of this song. 

This week on Classic Vinyl Podcast, Justin and Tyler travel back to 1962 to listen to and discuss The Beach Boys and one of their earliest hits, 409. Give it a listen and let us know what you think. 

This week on Classic Vinyl Podcast, Justin and Tyler take an actual Journey to 1978 to listen to and discuss Journey and their first hit song Wheel In The Sky. Give it a listen and let us know what you think. 

This week on Classic Vinyl Podcast, Justin and Tyler listen to and review The Kinks and their 1966 summer song Sunny Afternoon. Give it a listen and let us know what you think of it.