Two Guys Talking About Records - A Vinyl Community Podcast

We've got a very special guest this week on Two Guys! Robert Lee Balderrama - Lead Guitarist and founding member of the legendary Garage Rock group Question Mark & The Mysterians! They're celebrating the 60th Anniversary of their number one hit "96 Tears"! Bobby talks with Steve & Jim about the band's history, the recording of that garage rock anthem and his current foray into th...

With the July 4th Holiday AND America's 250th upon us, Steve & Jim delve into the wide world of Americana Music in this week's episode. From great songwriters and storytellers, to the music that helped define a nation, the Two Guys look at some of their favorite albums from this sprawling genre. They also discuss an amusing feud between a Metal giant and a group of rabid Pop fans - and go over...

How much is TOO much of a good thing? On this week's episode, Steve & Jim discuss the trend of artists and labels creating multiple variants of their albums. From the "Queen of Variants" Taylor Swift, to the latest Megadeth, collectors are being inundated with choices in vinyl color and cover design. But is this going too far? The Two Guys also show off their latest pickups. Click he...

We've got a VERY Special Guest on this week's episode of Two Guys.. It's the Vinyl Community's Melinda Murphy! She's got a great YouTube Channel of her own - and we're happy to have her join us for this week's discussion. On this episode, we dive deep into Audiophile recordings. Exploring Mobile Fidelity's One-Steps and Original Masters, as well as some older brands that have long since disappeare...

Steve & Jim are feeling a bit ...odd... heading into this week's episode. With the wide release of the Angine de Poitrine albums, the Two Guys dig into their collections for some strange music to share. They also cover the newly announced "Spirit of '76' reissues from Rhino Records and show off their most recent pickups. Click here to hear the music we discuss on this episode's Spotify Pl...

We've all heard about certain record collectors being "completists" with regards to a particular artist, genre or niche. But is there a stop beyond completist? Maybe "Completist Insanity"? This week, Steve and Jim go there as they cover the most collected artists. Going above and beyond just the entire studio catalog, past live releases and bootlegs and into related or connecte...

On this week's episode of Two Guys Talking About Records, Steve & Jim have got the Blues. Don't worry, it's the albums, not the emotional state. They cover a brief history of the genre, then show off some of their collections that represent the many different styles of Blues music - both older and modern. They also cover their most recent pickups. Click here to hear the music we discuss on thi...

Alphabetical? Chronological? Genre? This week, the 2 Guys get organized as they discuss their collections. Jim also has some new info on the recent Pink Floyd RSD Box Set Release and on an interesting high dollar* release he'd come across in Discogs. They also cover their most recent pickups. Click here to hear the music we discuss on this episode's Spotify Playlist! • Connect with us on our Faceb...

Steve is in the tail end of his move and still contemplating on what to do with the albums he's purged from his collection. So this week, the Two Guys discuss whether it's better to try to sell a large number of records in one big batch - or trade them in to record stores a few at a time. They also discuss an interesting trend Jim noticed while cataloging records from the early 2000s into Discogs....

The Two Guys have a Special Guest this week - and they're talking about his record! Jim & Steve are joined by David Pedroza of First Boy On The Moon! They discuss the new album "Demons", get into some of David's musical background and talk about small pressing run vinyl for indie artists! Steve & Jim also cover their most recent pickups! Visit the First Boy On The Moon BandCamp P...

Steve & Jim bring the HEAT on this week's episode of Two Guys! They re-visit their most valuable records - as determined by the Discogs median price, and are surprised at some of the results! They also re-sort their top 10's by highest and lowest - just to see what happens. And as always, they show off their most recent pickups. Click here to hear the music we discuss on this episode's Spotify...

Record Store Day 2026 is in the books - and by all accounts, it was a great one for collectors and indie stores alike! On this week's episode, Steve & Jim wrap up the big day with their takes on how things went from each of their perspectives. They also cover their most recent pickups. Click here to hear the music we discuss on this episode's Spotify Playlist! • Connect with us on our Facebook...

Record Store Day 2026 is almost upon us! And to help everyone in the Vinyl Community geared up for the big day, the Steve & Jim are joined this week by a very special guest! It's Chance from the Concert Buddie VC Channel and Podcast! The three guys pass along some tips and tricks for Surviving RSD! We also pass along the final results of your voting on the March Vinyl Madness Tournament - and...

Steve and Jim decide it's time for some higher culture on this week's episode of Two Guys! They discuss some of their favorite Classical Music Albums - while Steve gives a brief history of the genre. They also show off their most recent pickups - AND - this episode also covers week number four of the Two Guys March Vinyl Madness Tournament! We now have the FINAL TWO albums that represent each of t...

On this week's episode of Two Guys, Jim and Steve delve into the RIAA's year-end report on music industry from 2025. Did streaming maintain dominance over everything? Did Vinyl sales continue to grow? And what about CD sales? They break down the numbers. This episode also covers week number three of the Two Guys March Vinyl Madness Tournament! It's down to the Final Four albums that represent each...

Jim's daughter, Katie joins the Two Guys as a special guest for this week's episode! She brings forth a theory about how certain big-box stores work with music producers on creating exclusive album versions. While not as juicy a conspiracy theory as "Elvis is alive" or "Paul is dead", it is something that has a tremendous effect on numerous young vinyl collectors and Indie reco...

March Vinyl Madness returns on this week's episode of Two Guys! Steve & Jim have a brand new tournament and bracket - and we need your votes to help determine the BEST DECADE for music! We've chosen albums to represent the 50s through the 2020s! This week is the qualifier round - where you get to pick the album that'll go forth as the one to spin from each 10 year span. We'll compile the votes...

The Two Guys are LIVE this week! Well, kind of... Steve and Jim are diving into some of their favorite Live Albums on Vinyl! They also discuss what makes a Live release EPIC and cover some variations on the theme. Jim also shares some RSD News involving the late addition of a Taylor Swift release - and they both cover their latest pickups! Click here to hear the music we discuss on this episode's...

This week on Two Guys Talking About Records, Steve and Jim attempt to evolve... Well, not really. They're still talking about records. But they do discuss how some great artists and bands have changed their tune over the years. Sometimes it's a temporary change, and sometimes they completely flip genres. The guys also cover their most recent pickups. Click here to hear the music we discuss on this...

On this week's episode, the Two Guys dive deep into the elusive art of "traveling music": those perfect tunes that turn a boring highway slog into an adventure or calm your nerves at 30,000 feet. Hit play, and join us as we soundtrack the journey—because whether you're burning rubber or boarding a plane, the right music can make all the difference... or send you straight into the ditch....

This week, Steve & Jim welcome a true '80s authority: Steve Spears, creator and host of the long-running, award-winning Stuck in the '80s podcast (celebrating 20+ years and over 600 episodes!).We dive deep into the magic of the decade that gave us MTV, new wave, big hair, and unforgettable pop culture. Steve shares highlights from his incredible guest list—interviews with Rock and Roll Hall of...

The Record Store Day 2026 List dropped earlier this week and took most everyone by surprise! On this weeks episode, Steve and Jim take a deep dive into the huge number of releases - RSD Exclusives, RSD Firsts and Regional Runs - and highlight their picks and predictions! They also cover the most recent additions to their collections. Click here to hear the music we discuss on this episode's Spotif...

On this week's episode of Two Guys, Steve and Jim go head-to-head on which is superior... US Punk Rock - or British Punk? (spoiler: they're still friends). The discussion touches on the history of Punk in general, but moves into each of their favorites - while showing off some albums! They also discuss a strange hype-sticker anomaly from Rhino and cover their most recent pickups. Jim even unseals...

This week, Steve & Jim welcome a special guest to the podcast... It's Tony from the VC Channel Loca Vinyl ! Tony has been collecting records for less than a year, and the Guys (with about 40 years each under their belts) get his fresh perspective on the hobby. The three also cover their most recent pickups and additions to their collections. Click Below to visit all of Tony's YouTube Channels!...

This week on Two Guys, we're revisiting a pair of older episodes of our podcast. (thanks a lot, technical difficulties!) As such, this is an audio only week... From a couple of our very early episodes, Steve & Jim discuss Record Store Etiquette - from both the owner and customer sides! • Connect with us on our Facebook Page ! • Visit Steve Carlson's Vinyl Community YouTube Channel : • Visit th...