Addicted to the Needle

Amidst selling homes and lofts, Ben & Pat have managed to wheel and deal some choice 7 inches. Our dealer came back from Allentown's record convention with a few gems. Will our addict stump the 60s expert in a new rendition of Name That Fake Moldie Oldie?

Our beloved duo is in a gift giving mood on this episode. That doesn't mean that our dealer Ben won't manage to squeeze a few bucks from our insatiable addict Parka Pat. Some up-tempo Soul, sultry mambo, French Yé-Yé are all up for grabs.

On this episode, our addict Patrick has been working for months on a surprise for our dealer Ben. Don't miss his reaction!  A show jam packed with Soul and Jamaican Ska and Reggae awaits. Don't forget to support our fictitious sponsor Bubble Up!

Learn how simply cleaning a record can do wonders for your listening experience. Even if Parka Pat has been collecting for years, going back to the basics is sometimes required. That's why we need our dealer Ben. This one is an avalanche of great 60s Soul and RnB. The episode is dedicated to the memory of one of the show's mascot, Fido the cat.

We're back! We might be in the new Parka Avenue studios but that doesn't mean we don't have a premium selection of 60s Garage and Northern Soul. All of it spun at 45 rpm under the watchful eye of the new Addicted to the Needle mascot, Hashtag!

In hard times, what brings people together? Good ol' music! We have Soul, Garage, Latin Boogaloo and Reggae tunes that will soothe your soul. It's a money back guarantee we offer all the addicts out there.

Our addict Parka Pat is going through some major changes and the Parka Avenue HQ is switching locations. Our dealer Ben has a nice stash of 45s he brought back from Nova Scotia. Soul, Maximum RnB and Garage records are exchanging hands on this one.

Our two favourite DJs and best mate are at it again! Parka Pat and Mod Marty hit the road of Ontario, Canada's back country looking for cartoon moose and recalling their latest crate digging conquests. All of that while keeping their hands on the wheel and their eyes on the road.

After a few months hiatus, we are back! The one and only Mod Marty from the On Target podcast is joining our addict Patrick for this one. And what happens when two addicts are on the same episode? Total mayhem! 

This one is all about our newlywed trying his hand at making pasta in the old country while our travelling DJ brings his signature party vibes to Toronto. All of that is interspersed between some great Soul, Funk and Reggae records.

No 119 is a very emotional episode. Our addict is an open book and speaks from the heart. Our dealer saves the day with great 45s for sale. Music lift the spirits of everyone through Soul, Garage and 60s Pop.

Strap yourself in! You are about to embark on a musical and emotional roller coaster. Hearts are poured out with musical interludes that infuse some positive vibes in the conversation.

For the first time the roles are reversed! It's the dealer that owes the addict some dough. As payment, Ben offered Pat this incredibly rare French far-out psych record that has been on our addict's want list for ever. A mixed bag of other 50s and 60s goodness is also up for grabs.

This is part 2 of our wacky duo's epic road trip to New Jersey. They still have plenty of stories to recount; some about records they added to their collection, some about the wonderful people they met along the way and a few about the tasty food they ingested. Sprinkled through their tales are the unmistakable vinyl bombs they picked up.

Ben and Pat embark on an epic road trip to New Jersey to have a look the most important 45 collection to hit the market in years. To say that this was an overwhelming experience is an understatement. Our enthusiastic duo were so eager to share their journey that they recorded their tale in the car on the way back.

Our favorite duo is ready to start 2024 with a bang. Their pursuit for those musical gems down the deep vinyl well will not slow down this year. Back with a slight tan from his recent trip to Caya Coco, our addict Pat is eager to hear what our dealer has in store for him. Ever heard of the Carolina Shag? If not, Professor Ben will explain.

Our dealer and addict team up to go on a epic record pick. This is record digging folklore. A once in a lifetime opportunity. One for the ages! Did we hype this episode too much? You be the judge. A hodgepodge of Psych, Soul, Garage and RnB will leave you wanting more.

Pat and Ben open their Soul. The good, the bad and the ugly are all laid bare. No sugar coating here. One thing is certain, music is their therapy and serves to uplift their spirits. This episode delivers hope at a speed of 45rpm.

Dance crazes were all the rage in the 60s, from the Hop Scotch to every jungle creature or barnyard animal imaginable. We have a few odd ones featured on this episode. Your typical addict / dealer banter is also at the rendezvous.

What happens when three vinyl addicts with no sleep end up in front of microphones? Two and half hours of pandemonium, mayhem, stupid inside jokes, laughter and some great 60s records. After an intense weekend of DJing and tasting local delicacies, this is what you end up with. Parka Pat, Mod Marty and Al aka Sweet Daddy Soul recount the highs and lows of the 2023 edition of MODtreal. You've been...

Our addict Patrick just touched down from 2 weeks spent in Spain and will regale you with tales of his adventures. He brought back from a few records with him but he still has space in his DJ box and our dealer Ben is happy to provide him with some choice platters. 60s RnB, Garage and Psych is on the menu.

Every time the dealer and the addict meet, they are continuously amazed at how much solid 60s music is still out there, yet to be discovered. Pounding Northern Soul, French Ye-Ye, filthy raw RnB is ready to be unearthed.

Special episode! Your two favorite addicts are reunited once again. Mod Marty and Parka Pat are back from another intense weekend of record digging and DJing in Toronto. Hear of all their wild tales of debauchery and mayhem.

Our dealer Ben may have tied the knot but that doesn't slow him down from finding incredible records. He recently put his hands on a collection that came directly from a Detroit radio station. Any gems in there for our addict Pat?

For the first on this show, our dealer and our addict are going to spin a 45 that they have never heard before. A true mystery record. Nothing is know about the band, the song or the label. The world wide web offers no info. Curious? Just press play!