The Record Spinner Podcast

The complete cast of The Record Spinner Podcast joins forces to discuss updates in the record community and an incredible topic that has been explored in previous TRS episodes, but NEVER like this. Press play and listen to the best podcast about black, vinyl, music.  Reminder: any and all sampled material featured on this episode is strictly for educational purposes. TRS and any party(s) affiliate...

In Episode 94, Leon sits down with rapper, activist and author Maurice " Mopreme " Shakur to discuss his autobiographical release, " This Thugs Life ." Press play and check out more from Mopreme:   Instagram Youtube New Music  

Happy New Year TRS family! Episode 92, Leon provides some societal insights mixed in with some updates, a schedule roll out and, of course, a lot of giving thanks and reflection. Hit play and stay safe TRS fam.   All sampled material is for educational purposes only. TRS does not collect any monies for the show or any material featured on the program.   Peace.

TRS has been covering the wide world of black music in recent episodes, but in episode 91, the TRS Crew returns with a discussion about all that Jazz. Ryan and Leon discuss a wide range of topics. Leon gets a shocker of a lesson in turntable maintenance and tries (and fails) to hide his overexcitement as Ryan informs him that it may be time for some new equipment. Press play and listen to the best...

Episode 90, Leon sits down with professor, DJ, and renown author, Amani Roberts to talk about the music business and the decline of RnB groups in the Rhythm and Blues genre in an incredible conversation that is likely to aid listeners of all types. Hit play and don't forget to check out Amani Roberts books, The Quiet Storm and DJs Mean Business. Also, follow Amani Roberts on social media.     All...

Episode 89, Leon sits down with Seth Neblett, author of "Mothership Connected: The Women of Parliament Funkadelic," to discuss his process, background, and experiences with the groundbreaking group responsible for the funkiest of the funk. Neblett also details his purpose in creating this project and gives Record Spinners some insights into how the project came into being. Press play and check it...

Update Episode. Hit play!   Be sure to check out the Mezzanine Record Fair at the Line Hotel DC on Sunday, August 17th 2025 starting at 6:00pm EST.  Line Hotel DC address: 1770 Euclid St NW, Washington, DC 20009

Episode 87 of the Record Spinner Podcast, Leon and Tara discuss aesthetics, the story that our records tell about us, and how we use ChatGPT to answer life's most interesting questions and frameworks. Press play!   All samples used in this episode are for educational purposes ONLY.  Contact therecordspinnerpodcast@gmail.com SM (IG): @taras_turntable @therecordspinnerpodcast

Episode 86, Ryan and Leon get into some heavy banter around life, death, wills, and forum etiquette (and of course music and vinyl, too). Record Spinners hit play!   TRS Socials: Email: therecordspinnerpodcast@gmail.com IG: Therecordspinnerpodcast Leon - @rebirthofthecool Ryan - @Ryanclarintones YT: Therecordspinnerpodcast  

We promise that we discuss more than Enrique's knowledge and love for Salsa... Episode 85 of the Record Spinner Podcast, Leon sits down with Enrique Fernandez Roberts, DJ, curator, Comic & Record collector, historian, and all-around music lover to discuss influences, beginnings with vinyl and so much more. Check out Enrique's Soundcloud playlist . **Also note that due to technical difficulties...

Episode 84 of the best podcast about all things black, vinyl, music focuses on Record Store Day and Hosts Leon & Ryan as they discuss their personal history with the holiday and what they appreciate most about what its come to be about in our community. They also discuss trending film topics (*cough cough* Sinners), vinyl soundtrack collectors, and easter eggs. Hit play and enjoy the discussio...

The Mezzanine Record Fair was an amazing time, and TRS caught up with one of the record vendors who has a tremendous record collection and a great contextual knowledge of all elements (or genres) in black music. Check out this really cool chat between TRS host Leon and Mr. Dan Byrd. Mr. Byrd will be returning to the show for part 2 of the TRS Collector Conversations series. All samples used are fo...

TRS host Leon and Ryan discuss updates, recent grabs, record fairs, and reissues in the latest episode of the best podcast about black(ness), vinyl, and music. TRS is taking an extended holiday/break. We're recording but not releasing. We'll be back soon. In the meantime, enjoy the old episodes, record spinners. Sampled tracks on this ep appear ONLY for educational purposes: Ahmad Jamal Chet Baker...

Host Leon Spinner updates record spinners on some crazy cool happenings in his neighborhood. He also talks book recommendations, revolutionary lit, vinyl of the week, and much more. Hit Play and send me your book recommendations at therecordspinnerpodcast@gmail.com.    Seriously, I'll make an ep out of these recommendations...    

Just an update episode with the host and founder, Leon. Enjoy! Email me those routines and recommendations:  therecordspinnerpodcast@gmail.com  

Long ago (April 2023, sometime), TRS sat down with Elijah Easton, one of DC's best saxophone players to talk about a little bit of everything. Sadly, the interview was nearly ruined by technology (tricknology) and was shelved for almost a year. After a little downtime, Leon worked tirelessly to recover what he could and bring it to the Record Spinners. Check it out!  Email: therecordspinnerpodcast...

TRS Crew Tara and Leon get into general updates, home decor related to musical influences and vinyl, and vinyl routines and how they shift and change throughout collecting and listening to music. This episode of the Record Spinner Podcast is dedicated to Samiyah and Lavender.

TRS crew, Leon and Ryan team up to discuss a vinyl recommendation, listening habits and routines, as well as some VMP News. Hit play and email us your listening routines with your vinyl records. We'll shout you out in upcoming episodes!  Email: therecordspinnerpodcast@gmail.com  

Leon and Dalton discuss the past five years in Hip Hop music and their favorite artist who dropped projects within those years. that may have been underappreciated by the mass of folk. Press play and send us your top projects that were overlooked due to the crazy shit that has been the past five years in hip hop/black music. Please keep in mind that all sampled material is FOR EDUCATIONAL purposes...

New episode discussing the most recent break, summer events and fun, as well as a few recommendations on wax... Hit play! Email: therecordspinnerpodcast@gmail.com Social (IG): Therecordspinnerpodcast  

Back with a blast as the whole TRS crew sit-in to talk about estate sells, holy grails, and proud father moments (and much more) in the first of many episodes together for season 4 (four) of the best podcast about black, vinyl, music, The Record Spinner Podcast. Email us at therecordspinnerpodcast@gmail.com

Episode 66 TRS crew sit down with Tony from Tone Deaf Records in the Portage Park neighborhood of Chicago, Il. Tony and crew chop it up on his store’s origin and the importance of music on vinyl as a community-shaping force for good, and much more. Check out Tone Deaf Records if you are in the Chicago area and check out the Discogs page. As always leave your thoughts with us via email at therecord...

Don’t call it a come back quite yet… TRS episode 65, Leon and Ryan discuss the price of vinyl and try to uncover who is to blame for it, positive or negative. TRS also sends prayers and condolences to the family’s and friend’s of our music legends: Bill Lee Ahmad Jamal Tina Turner And any person(s) we may have left out… This episode was originally recorded in  March, sometime.  Find us on IG at th...

Episode 64 of TRS, Leon sits down with award-winning and renown Musicologist, Pianist, Composer, Educator, and Historian, Dr. Guthrie Ramsey, who is the author of the recently released book of essay's " Who Hears Here?: On Black Music, Pasts and Present " (2022) Leon and the good Doctor chop it up about black music, vinyl, and details on Dr. Ramsey's work and focus with black music. Hit play! Frie...

Episode 63 of the Record Spinner Podcast explores the legacy of the supervillain, MF DOOM. TRS host Leon and Dalton are joined by a special guest with the same name as the host, as they discuss all things Dumile. Press play and let us know what you think about the villain's legacy. Shoutout to: Frolabs HangLoose on YouTube  Everybody we mentioned  and The whole world...