Jim Gleason and Steve Carlson, Bleav

Two Guys Talking About Records - A Vinyl Community Podcast

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Steve Carlson and Jim Gleason. A vinyl collector and a record store owner. For several years now, Steve has been visiting Jim's store every Sunday afternoon to chat about records, music and whatever else came to mind. These visits morphed into a Podcast... And now, you can join their weekly chats, as they discuss all things vinyl. From classic albums to new releases and Record Store Day Exclusives. It’s your everything Vinyl Community Podcast.

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Jim Gleason and Steve Carlson, Bleav

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Music

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bleav.com

Latest episode

Jul 5, 2026

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Episodes

Our Most Valuable* Albums - Episode 71 of Two Guys Talking About Records 28.07.2024

Standing in the Middle Of The Road! This week the Two Guys use the Discogs database to sort their collections and find out which albums are the most valuable - BUT not by the high-end values. They aim for something more realistic. Steve also answers a viewer question about the type of moving boxes he'd used to get to Colorado and Jim has an issue with a recent Discogs Marketplace purchase. As alwa...

Down The Rabbit Hole - Episode 70 of Two Guys Talking About Records 21.07.2024

Jim & Steve head down the niche collecting rabbit hole on this week's episode of Two Guys Talking About Records. We find out just how narrow one can go while focusing on certain types of collections. As always, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ click here for the Spotify Playlist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with of some of the albums and songs discussed in this episode so you can listen in as well. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with us on our Facebook Pa...

Bad Music For Good Collectors - Episode 69 of Two Guys Talking About Records 14.07.2024

VC Videos (including the 2 Guys') are always showing off the cool music in their collections... But nobody ever really brings out their 'not so cool music'! So, the week, Steve & Jim go through some of their least favorite albums - and try to figure out why they would even bother collecting music they're not very fond of. (spoiler: sometimes it just for fun!) As always, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ click here for the S...

Concert Ticket Prices - Episode 68 of Two Guys Talking About Records 07.07.2024

The 2 Guys channel their inner '2 Grumpy Old Guys" on this week's episode. Jim & Steve discuss the (sometimes outrageously) high price of concert tickets, and ask if it's really worth it see your favorite artists live. The 2 Guys also cover the latest additions to their respective vinyl collections. As always, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here for the Spotify Playlist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with of some of the albums and songs discu...

Cheap Vinyl & Discogs Entries - Episode 67 of Two Guys Talking About Records 30.06.2024

The week, Steve & Jim look into a new series of affordable (cheap?) new vinyl compilation releases and discuss whether or not they'd be good additions to a collection. Then Jim tries his hand at submitting an undiscovered release into the Discogs Database and attempted to correctly identify one of the most difficult albums there is. The 2 Guys also cover their latest collection additions. As alway...

Female Artists - Episode 66 of Two Guys Talking About Records 23.06.2024

The week, Steve & Jim take a big step back to look at their collections to see just how many albums from female artists they each have. (spoiler: not that many comparatively) Jim also shows off a great historical item found inside a Beatles album. And, as always, the Two Guys also share their latest vinyl pickups. As always, ⁠⁠⁠ click here for the Spotify Playlist ⁠⁠⁠ with of some of the albums an...

Punk Favorites - Episode 65 of Two Guys Talking About Records 16.06.2024

Steve & Jim Punk-out on this week's episode of Two Guys Talking About Records. They discuss some of their favorite Punk albums, and try to sort out the numerous different Punk sub-genres. The Two Guys also cover their latest vinyl pickups. As always, ⁠ ⁠click here for the Spotify Playlist⁠⁠ with of some of the albums and songs discussed in this episode so you can listen in as well. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect w...

Soundtracks 2 Electric Boogaloo - Episode 64 of Two Guys Talking About Records 09.06.2024

Various Artist Compilation Soundtracks are the topic of this week's episode of Two Guys Talking About Records! Steve and Jim show off some of their favorites and discuss how a great soundtrack can enhance the movie experience - and vice versa. The 2 Guys also cover their latest vinyl pickups. As always, ⁠ click here for the Spotify Playlist⁠ with of some of the albums and songs discussed in this e...

Gimmick Vinyl - Episode 63 of Two Guys Talking About Records 03.06.2024

Vinyl gimmicks and oddities take up the subject matter on this episode of Two Guys Talking About Records - A Vinyl Community Podcast. Steve & Jim discuss some of the more unique ways labels and artists use to coax collectors into picking up their albums. Everything from interesting cover designs and inserts, to odd shaped and sized vinyl. The 2 Guys also cover their latest vinyl pickups. As always...

Pool Cleaning Christmas - Episode 62.5 of Two Guys Talking About Records 27.05.2024

Well.. Steve's "retirement" gig (and another tech issue) has caused us to be unable schedule a good time to record a full episode this week. Apologies again, dear viewers! Jim explains in this week's half-episode. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with us on our Facebook Page⁠⁠⁠⁠ ! ⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Steve Carlson's Vinyl Community YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠ : ⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit the Radio Wasteland Records YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠ : ⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Radio...

Bootlegs & Counterfeits - Episode 62 of Two Guys Talking About Records 20.05.2024

It's your 'Unofficial' Episode of Two Guys this week! Steve and Jim discuss Bootleg Live Albums and Counterfeit Releases - covering a little history and ethics - and showing off some of their own 'off the record' albums in their collections. (p nlease don't turn us in!) As always, ⁠⁠⁠ click here for the Spotify Playlist⁠⁠⁠ with of some of the albums and songs discussed in this episode so you can l...

Technical Difficulties - Episode 61 of Two Guys Talking About Records 13.05.2024

After missing an episode last week because of technical difficulties, the Two Guys are back! (and still having a few issues!) Regardless, Steve and Jim play catch-up with this week's episode. Showing off their recent additions to the collections and discussing a couple of vinyl news items - including the shakeup at Vinyl Me Please and some improvements being implemented at Discogs. As always, ⁠⁠cl...

Holy Grail Albums - Episode 60 of Two Guys Talking About Records 28.04.2024

This week on Two Guys Talking About Records, Steve and Jim discuss finding so-called Holy Grail Albums. Records that are usually thought of as unattainable - either because of cost or rarity. But occasionally, they can be found. The pair cover some of the Grails they've found, some they've passed up and some they're still searching for. As always, ⁠ click here for the Spotify Playlist ⁠ with of so...

RSD, T Swift & P Floyd - Episode 59 of Two Guys Talking About Records 21.04.2024

This week on Two Guys Talking About Records, Jim is nursing his post-Record Store Day hangover and Steve has made it to his new home in Colorado! The 2 Guys recap RSD at the store and then discuss the surprise Taylor Swift variant releases that hit on Friday - and what that meant for Jim's RSD prep workload. Then Jim does a (couple days late) unboxing of the new Pink Floyd DSOM with the UV Printin...

Pre-RSD & Turntables - Episode 58 of Two Guys Talking About Records 15.04.2024

This week on Two Guys Talking About Records, Steve is at the Record Store for one final episode before leaving Michigan for good. He and Jim talk about the final stages of his move to Colorado, then they give their thoughts on the upcoming Record Store Day event and the big releases coming out the day before. The conversation wraps up with the Two Guys talking about turntables. What they use, what...

LIVE Albums - Episode 57 of Two Guys Talking About Records 07.04.2024

This week on Two Guys Talking About Records, Steve and Jim cover some of their favorite Live Albums - both from their collections and other important releases. Before that though, they discuss a couple of Live Music related topics, including the recent sale of the KISS catalog and likeness and the renewed controversy over The Eagles and the alleged lip-syncing at their live shows. As always, click...

RUSH for Beginners - Episode 56 01.04.2024

Steve is back in Michigan for this week's Two Guys Talking About Records! And Jim takes the opportunity to run through the Rush catalog to help introduce him to the albums he is less familiar with. They also discuss a new technology that hopes to make records more environmentally friendly. As always, here is the Spotify Playlist with of some of the albums and songs discussed in this episode so you...

The Vinyl Community - Episode 55 of Two Guys Talking About Records 25.03.2024

This week on Two Guys Taking About Records - A Vinyl Community Podcast, Steve and Jim use the podcast to talk about the Vinyl Community! A loose knit, yet large group of Vinyl lovers who connect through YouTube Channels and social media. Click Here for the Spotify Playlist of some of the music discussed in this week's episode : Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for info...

Guilty Pleasures - Episode 54 of Two Guys Talking About Records 17.03.2024

This week on Two Guys Talking About Records, Steve and Jim don't bother to hide their shame as they discuss albums and artists that are "guilty pleasures". Music that is not necessarily critically acclaimed - but is definitely fun to listen to. Before that topic though, Steve has some news about a now defunct record sales site and Jim has some thoughts on the upcoming Taylor Swift album. As always...

Reboot, Retool & Essential Albums - Episode 53 of Two Guys Talking About Records 11.03.2024

The Two Guys Podcast has been completely retooled and rebooted! New and improved! (Now with video goodness) Steve and Jim start the 2nd year of episodes with Steve now located in Colorado! The two kick things off with an update on the state of Steve's collection, then Jim talks about a recent trip to and old, small town radio station to review a vinyl collection for possible purchase. The show wra...

Steve Says Goodbye - Episode 52 of Two Guys Talking About Records 04.03.2024

After 52 podcast episodes and many more year's worth of weekly visits to the record store, Steve says 'goodbye' to Jim, Radio Wasteland and the State of Michigan! As he heads off to his new adventure, the Two Guys reminisce and look forward to the future of the show. Before that though, Steve & Jim also cover some Discogs news and share their latest vinyl pickups. Click Here for the Spotify Pl...

Record Show Road Trip! - Episode 51 of Two Guys Talking About Records 26.02.2024

The Two Guys take a Record Show Road Trip for this week's episode! Jim & Steve head to the Detroit area for the Clawson Record & CD Show. (they were supposed to head to Ann Arbor a few episodes back, but were thwarted by the Michigan Winter weather) Side Note: The audio may sound a bit different - it was recorded on the road - and I-75 is very noisy. Click here for the Spotify Playlist of...

The 2024 Record Store Day List - Episode 50 of Two Guys Talking About Records 19.02.2024

This week on Two Guys Talking About Records, Steve and Jim break down the #RSD24 List. They cover the things they're hoping to land that day and try to predict what some of the hottest titles might be. Click here for the Spotify Playlist of some of the albums and songs discussed in this episode: Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and...

Cleaning Our Records - Episode 49 of Two Guys Talking About Records 12.02.2024

On this week's episode, Steve and Jim get down and dirty while discussing the various ways to keep your records clean. An important part of collecting that is often overlooked. Jim also talks about a very interesting find inside an empty punk album from the 80's. Click here for the Spotify Playlist of some of the albums and songs discussed in this episode: Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company....

The Psychology of Collecting - Episode 48 of Two Guys Talking About Records 05.02.2024

This week, Steve & Jim are joined by a special guest that takes their weekly chat to a much deeper level. Dr. David Baskind is a Professor of Psychology - who also happens to be a record collector - and he discusses the reasons WHY many of us love to collect vinyl. Click Here for the Spotify Playlist of some of the albums and songs discussed in this episode: Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz co...

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