The Vinyl Guide - Podcast for Record Collectors

Beto O'Rourke discusses his history with punk rock, how the DIY ethos of labels like Dischord, Epitaph and SST contributed to his political playbook and how the musical & lyrical influence continues to drive him. If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for you. Nate Goyer is The Vinyl Guide and discusses all things music a...

Guy Pratt joined the Pink Floyd family in 1987 and has spent years touring, recording and contributing to their legacy. But that's not the whole story; along with David Gilmour and Nick Mason solo projects, Guy has played with Madonna, Michael Jackson, Jimmy Page, was part of Toy Matinee and even toured as a comedian. Today we explore moments from his legendary career. If you like records, just st...

On the release of their new LP "Kooky Spooky - In Stereo", Christian Jacobs, founder & central character of The Aquabats talks about the genesis, formation, evolution, music, vinyl & collectables of The Aquabats universe. If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for you. Nate Goyer is The Vinyl Guide and discusses all thing...

Bad Religion marks their 40th year with a new book: "Do What You Want - The Story of Bad Religion". Today we talk to Jay Bentley about the early days, rare vinyl and creative processes of one of music's most enduring bands. If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for you. Nate Goyer is The Vinyl Guide and discusses all thi...

Session and live drumming legend Josh Freese shares tales of a lifetime behind the kit for artists like Sting, NIN, Guns & Roses, DEVO, The Vandals and more.  If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for you. Nate Goyer is The Vinyl Guide and discusses all things music and record-related.

Although Kevin Gilbert died at age 29, he left a tremendous musical legacy and a studio full of tapes in various states of completion. Today we explore what's on those tapes and what's next for them with Wayne Perez, archivist for the Estate of Kevin Gilbert.  If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for you. Nate Goyer is...

Since their formation, Wire has continued to release phenomenal records and inspire artists around the world. Wire co-founder Colin Newman discusses the vinyl history of the band, from "Pink Flag", "Chairs Missing" and "154" to their latest releases "Mind Hive" and "10:20". If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for you....

Lou Donaldson was one of the earliest and most enduring artists on Blue Note Records. Today "Sweet Lou" shares stories of the early days, playing with the likes of Thelonious Monk, Charlie Parker, Art Blakey, recording with Rudy Van Gelder and looking back on a lifetime of music and laughter. If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is th...

Robert Trujillo of the mighty Metallica discusses the upcoming Infectious Grooves "Record Store Day" release, Take U On A Ride, dives into his lengthy resume including standout moments, such as hearing unreleased, extended Ozzy Osborne tracks featuring Randy Rhoads, his involvement in the legacy of Jaco Pastorius, playing the "Bass of Doom" and gives a Covid19 update on Metallica.  If you like rec...

Lisa Fancher started Frontier Records with a few paychecks, a bit of luck and a lot of tenacity. Known for producing some enduring records by Circle Jerks, Adolescents and Suicidal Tendencies, Lisa continues to curate the label, cultivate boutique titles and make the music available on vinyl. If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is th...

The new Alarum album, "Circle's End", is a huge leap forward for the band and marks an inspiring fusion of metal, jazz and other intriguing musical influences. Guitarist John Sanders, aka Doug Steele, talks records, recording and more. If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for you. Nate Goyer is The Vinyl Guide and discu...

Electronic musician, composer & producer Amon Tobin discusses his creative journey and artistic transformations, from the early days hunting & sampling vinyl records to current day focus on synthesis and partnering with Bandcamp to reinvent the model for musical distribution. If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for you...

El Ten Eleven recently announced an ambitious 3 LP album "Tautology", a mammoth undertaking and compelling next step for a band whose history has been about innovation, rising to challenges and producing extraordinarily captivating music. If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for you. Nate Goyer is The Vinyl Guide and di...

John Doe and X recently surprised the world with their new album "Alphabetland". Today we hear the story of that record and the path that led us here through late 70s Los Angeles, Dangerhouse records, the wisdom of Ray Manzerek, Slash Records and more.  If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for you. Nate Goyer is The Vin...

Renown Jazz legend Ron Carter shares his history, playing in the New York jazz clubs, working with the legendary Jazz record labels, recording sessions with Rudy Van Gelder, being unexpectedly sampled, looking back and looking forward. If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for you. Nate Goyer is The Vinyl Guide and discu...

Minutemen, New Alliance, fIREHOSE founder and LA Punk legend Mike Watt has lived a life of music and stayed true to his roots. Today he discusses the early days of the Minutemen, SST Records, New Alliance records, his decade of playing with Iggy & The Stooges, his recent project Fitted & more.  If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is...

On June 10, 1966, Capitol Records launched "Operation Retrieve", meant to recall nearly 250,000 vinyl records from across the USA. The record was The Beatles' "Yesterday & Today", a record now known as the "Butcher Cover", and highly desired by record collectors around the world. Beatles author & historian Bruce Spizer tells the tale of the album and aftermath of the recall. If you like records, j...

Van Halen is one of the most important American rock bands in history. Today we talk through some of the most desired vinyl collectibles with Michael Kassis, author of "Underground Van Halen Vinyl" and discuss the white wales of the Van Halen and vinyl collecting community. If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for you....

Tom Hazelmyer started Amphetamine Reptile to release his own music, however he soon learned the craft and art of vinyl was what he really loved. Today Tom shares the AmRep story through the history of their vinyl records and discusses how he continues today as a boutique label that caters to art fans and vinyl collectors. If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a h...

Matt Cameron has worked hard at his craft and the reward has been an amazing life of adventures and music with Soundgarden, Pearl Jam and more. We explore Matt's musical history, his personal drive, the stories behind the vinyl and beyond. If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for you. Nate Goyer is The Vinyl Guide and d...

Jared Blum is a conceptual artist who features in the "Talking Book" project with Billy Gould and Dominic Cramp. Today Jared takes us through the creative process of how the approaches his unique blend of experimental music. If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for you. Nate Goyer is The Vinyl Guide and discusses all th...

Billy Gould has always charted an unconventional direction. Today he shares about his vinyl history, his label Koolarrow Records and his experimental project "Talking Book" whose new LP is getting the vinyl treatment in limited numbers.  If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for you. Nate Goyer is The Vinyl Guide and dis...

After 30 years, Helmet is still going from strength to strength; their music is tighter, their tours are larger and their influence is celebrated. Helmet founder and mastermind Page Hamilton joins us to talk vinyl, music and more. If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for you. Nate Goyer is The Vinyl Guide and discusses...

Like all artists, Elvis Presley drew influence from other singers. Legend has it that one mystery record had a tremendous impact, yet the artist on the record remained a mystery for decades. Chris Kennedy discusses his journey to learn the identity of the mystery singer, Jimmy Sweeney, and the compilation of his life's work on RSD 2020. If you like records, just starting a collection or are an ube...

Thrash metal legend Chuck Billy of Testament discusses his recent bout of Corona Virus / Covid19, fleeing Europe amidst a pandemic, the genesis of Testament, the vinyl history, the new LP 'Titans of Creation' on Nuclear Blast & more. If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for you. Nate Goyer is The Vinyl Guide and discuss...