Vinyl Community Podcasts

As the saying goes - you get what you pay for (the legal team made us say that). For this "Freestyle" from our latest episode of SURFACE NOISE, we tackled the bogus Rolling Stone top 250 guitarist list, and might have unearthed some naughty history on the father of rock n roll (seriously). For these musings and more, click ahead here on Vinyl Community Podcasts!   For more information on Vinyl Com...

Rip you very much, Buddies! For this latest 'sode on Vinyl Community Podcasts, I'm joined by a great resource in the VC, and that is Patrick aka pbthal. More recently known as The Vinyl Archivist, Patrick is a fixture in the community, running multiple livestreams each week on his channel. We jump into learning about his start on YouTube, within the Vinyl Community, and the beginnings of his recor...

Vinyl Community! I am The Record Spinner and I am so excited to unveil the eighth episode of a series I will be host exclusively here on Vinyl Community Podcasts called "Current Rotations." This series will be all about the records I have recently been spinning on my turntable. On this episode, I will be discussing some Halloween themed albums, bootlegs and more!   For more information on Dylan (T...

Lock your doors and get the big candy bars ready, this latest edition of SURFACE NOISE talks about the continuing trials & tribulations of Discogs, why isn't there a worthy direct competitor, and is there good Halloween-specific vinyl out there? That, and maybe we discuss why Ringo Starr has never eaten pizza (FACT). For more information on host Concert Buddie: https://www.youtube.com/@Concert...

Sharpen the skates, Buddies! For this latest episode on Vinyl Community Podcasts and my series "Mind of The Record Collector", I'm joined by Steve Westman. Steve runs a terrific channel on YouTube, complete with regular content and interviews with a litany of guests in the Vinyl Community. You'll regularly find Steve and his guests discussing the topics of the day in the record collecting hobby, a...

Vinyl Community! I am The Record Spinner and I am so excited to unveil the seventh episode of a series I will be host exclusively here on Vinyl Community Podcasts called "Current Rotations." This series will be all about the records I have recently been spinning on my turntable. On this episode, I will be discussing some mid 2000s power pop, solo albums by members of Pink Floyd, some releases from...

In this latest installment of the Vinyl Community Podcasts, our host Rob of the YouTube channel Northern Revolutions chats with Jason Arsenault.  Jason has been long time viewer and comment contributor of VC videos and has recently jumped in the pool and started making his own YouTube vinyl content.     Jason and Rob have vastly different experiences in the vinyl record collecting world.  While bo...

Warning - mayhem ensues..... Putting the train back on the tracks to our regular time slot, this episode of SURFACE NOISE tackles our thoughts on the RSDBF 2023 list and a probing question of late - is a real VHS comeback upon us? Our presentation shifts course hard left when we get a correspondent in NYC by way of Seattle to report on the beginnings of the Vinyl Community WFMU Record Fair meetup....

As promised, the gang is back together (most of us) to recap our experiences, thoughts, and pickups from the recent Austin Record Convention. Joined by Jason Roxas, Jose Moreno Rahn, David Bianco, and Louie Golden, we discuss our Austin experience and talk about meeting each other in "real life". Fellow Austin attendees Harry and Eddie P. drop by to add more insight into this rowdy get together. A...

Vinyl Community! I am The Record Spinner and I am so excited to unveil the sixth episode of a series I will be host exclusively here on Vinyl Community Podcasts called "Current Rotations." This series will be all about the records I have recently been spinning on my turntable. On this episode, I will be discussing some acquisitions I recently received for my 26th birthday. Let's gooooooo!   For mo...

Seat belts are recommended for this one, Buddies! In a new 'sode likely to get people talking, I sat down with The Waxed (Rob) to learn more on his background on YouTube, his experiences in record collecting, and how sometimes the merger of the two has led to spirited reactions from folks all over the Vinyl Community. We also touch on his involvement with the Rachel's Ghost daily livestream, where...

Guess who is jet laggin', Buddies? Join me for a quick mini-pod sharing my experience over the weekend at the Fall 2023 Austin Record Convention. Why Austin? Why this convention? And what was different this time around than previous journeys to this record collecting bonanza? Answers to all that and more in this pint-size 'sode here on Vinyl Community Podcasts!   For more information on Concert Bu...

Set your lasers to FUN, Buddies! This latest 'sode is a conversation with a YouTube channel + creator that recently hit my radar in the past few months (silly algorithms), although she's been doing it for much longer than that.  Monie Muse (Monica) has a passion for the music collects, and collects it across multiple formats besides vinyl (CD's, hello). We talk about her experience on YouTube, and...

Hello again everybody! For this latest installment of Vinyl Community Podcasts, host Rob of Northern Revolutions is joined by Concert Buddie (Chance) to discuss their shared affinity for the talented singer/songwriter Grace Potter. Both have been fans of her work for over a decade, and share similar paths to learning about her and following her musical journey since. Grace began her music career s...

Got a little pod-clusive for you Buddies! This latest 'sode has me spilling the grapes on where I find and buy records online - best of the best - many of which have done me very, very well over the years. Even throw in a couple of new options I've recently checked out. I highly recommend giving them a look to help fill in the gaps of your own record collections!   Sites/shops mentioned: https://w...

Buddies, what a time to be a record collector! There was big news coming out of Salina, KS this week as Acoustic Sounds announced their collaboration with Atlantic for the Atlantic 75 Audiophile project. Joined this show by David Bianco (Safe & Sound Texas Audio Excursion), Jose Moreno Rahn, newcomer Jason (Spinz Vinyl) and late to the party Jason Roxas, we share our thoughts on the announceme...

Settle those seats back, tray tables deployed, and join host David Bianco for another Audio Excursion! David has been buying audio equipment of varying degrees since 1971, and this broadcast shares valuable information on building a great sounding system - for less! Don't think building a great audio system has to be super expensive. Don't rely just on reviews or other people promoting a product,...

Welcome back fellow Jazz Bums! Please join us as we sit down with Mike Esposito, the owner of The ‘In’ Groove record store and primary distributor of Cohearent Records, as we discuss his journey in the vinyl industry, his experiences as a record store owner, and his passion for vinyl records.   For more on the Jazz Bums: https://www.youtube.com/@JazzBums   For more on Mike Esposito/The 'In' Groove...

Digging deeper on this one, Buddies. I'm joined by a fellow content creator on YouTube in the Vinyl Community, Steve (Vinyl Chef Steve). On his channel he recently dropped a video called "Keeping The UNITY in The Vinyl CommUNITY" (yes, I totally ripped off his use of capitalization for effect). Several of the thoughts and sentiments he expressed in that video were ones I've shared and thought long...

B-b-b-back with another jam packed 'sode of SURFACE NOISE! Joined for this presentation by David (Safe & Sound Texas Audio Excursion), Arnaldo (fidelios_frequency) and Jason Roxas, we are touching on the topic of moving - specifically the hustle and bustle required to move our records. Can it be done efficiently? What kind of boxes do you use? Does the process of moving large collections make...

You wanted the best, you got us (again) Buddies! I'm back in the pilot's seat learning about the biggest band in the world, flanked by some of the deepest fans with the best information about the band in our Vinyl Community. Once again Dylan (The Record Spinner) and Felipe (Jazz Bum Felipe) return, joined also by co-host of the KISS FAQ Podcast, Mark Anthony K (Projekt Gemineye) as we toss around...

Ready for a good time, Buddies? After much debating, negotiating, and conversating, I'm joined by the great guys over at the podcast "Two Guys Talking About Records" - Jim Gleason and Steve Carlson - to talk about their collecting backgrounds, how they met, and (more importantly) what on earth possessed them to start a podcast (looks in mirror). Kidding aside, Jim (owner of Radio Wasteland Records...

The Record Spinner | Current Rotations #5: Notable Pickups from New Orleans, Nashville & Chicago! Vinyl Community! I am The Record Spinner and I am so excited to unveil the fifth episode of a series I will be host exclusively here on Vinyl Community Podcasts called "Current Rotations." This series will be all about the records I have recently been spinning on my turntable. On this episode, I w...

Thanks again for joining us on the dance floor! Today's show is dedicated to record cleaning. Cleaning your records, especially vinyl records, is an important aspect of maintaining their sound quality and longevity. From improved sound quality, optimal playback, longevity of your needle, stylus, and the records themselves - the list of reasons is endless. For this discussion we are joined by DeadQ...

Welcome back to another edition of the livestream without a point. Joined by Arnaldo (fidelios_frequency), Jason Roxas, Jose Moreno Rahn, and newcomer Dave (My Own Devices Audio Channel), this presentation features a conversation on the record collecting hobby and the pull of influencers, FOMO, and duplicate copies into our search for the black gold. Tune in, tune out, just tune....   For more inf...