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Addicted to the Needle

Patrick Foisywww.podomatic.com
Are you addicted to collecting records? Do you have black wax coursing through your veins? Has your vinyl dependance gotten out of control? Amassing 45s has become an obsession? This podcast will help you get you through until your next fix. Do our hosts Ben Shulman and Patrick Foisy offer a cure? No they don't. In fact, they are afflicted by the same sweet disease. Get ready for a fresh new podcast to hit your data stream. When analog clashes into the digital world! Addicted To The Needle - The podcast where a vinyl addict meets his dealer.
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Episodes

Episode 124: Addicted to the Needle - Episode 124 - The New Breed

Our addict Parka Pat is going through some major changes and the Parka Avenue HQ is switching locations. Our dealer Ben has a nice stash of 45s he brought back from Nova Scotia. Soul, Maximum RnB and Garage records are exchanging hands on this one.

Apr 28, 20251 hr 46 minEp. 124

Episode 123: Addicted to the Needle - Episode 123 - Too Hot to Handle

Our two favourite DJs and best mate are at it again! Parka Pat and Mod Marty hit the road of Ontario, Canada's back country looking for cartoon moose and recalling their latest crate digging conquests. All of that while keeping their hands on the wheel and their eyes on the road.

Mar 18, 20251 hr 33 minEp. 123

Episode 117: Addicted to the Needle - Episode 117 - Out of this world!

For the first time the roles are reversed! It's the dealer that owes the addict some dough. As payment, Ben offered Pat this incredibly rare French far-out psych record that has been on our addict's want list for ever. A mixed bag of other 50s and 60s goodness is also up for grabs.

Mar 27, 20241 hr 25 minEp. 117

Episode 116: Addicted to the Needle - Episode 116 - Hit The Road Pat - Part 2

This is part 2 of our wacky duo's epic road trip to New Jersey. They still have plenty of stories to recount; some about records they added to their collection, some about the wonderful people they met along the way and a few about the tasty food they ingested. Sprinkled through their tales are the unmistakable vinyl bombs they picked up.

Feb 23, 20241 hr 27 minEp. 116

Episode 115: Addicted to the Needle - Episode 115 - Hit The Road Pat

Ben and Pat embark on an epic road trip to New Jersey to have a look the most important 45 collection to hit the market in years. To say that this was an overwhelming experience is an understatement. Our enthusiastic duo were so eager to share their journey that they recorded their tale in the car on the way back.

Feb 05, 20241 hr 44 minEp. 115

Episode 114: Addicted to the Needle - Episode 114 - From Cuba to Virginia

Our favorite duo is ready to start 2024 with a bang. Their pursuit for those musical gems down the deep vinyl well will not slow down this year. Back with a slight tan from his recent trip to Caya Coco, our addict Pat is eager to hear what our dealer has in store for him. Ever heard of the Carolina Shag? If not, Professor Ben will explain.

Jan 22, 20241 hr 40 minEp. 114

Episode 112: Addicted to the Needle - Episode 112 - Lost in Disillusion

Our dealer and addict team up to go on a epic record pick. This is record digging folklore. A once in a lifetime opportunity. One for the ages! Did we hype this episode too much? You be the judge. A hodgepodge of Psych, Soul, Garage and RnB will leave you wanting more.

Dec 08, 20231 hr 47 minEp. 112

Episode 109: Addicted to the Needle - Episode 109 - Sharkskin Suits & Poutine

What happens when three vinyl addicts with no sleep end up in front of microphones? Two and half hours of pandemonium, mayhem, stupid inside jokes, laughter and some great 60s records. After an intense weekend of DJing and tasting local delicacies, this is what you end up with. Parka Pat, Mod Marty and Al aka Sweet Daddy Soul recount the highs and lows of the 2023 edition of MODtreal. You've been warned. Available here or from your favorite podcast app.

Sep 13, 20232 hr 30 minEp. 109

Episode 108: Addicted to the Needle - Episode 108 - Adicto a la aguja

Our addict Patrick just touched down from 2 weeks spent in Spain and will regale you with tales of his adventures. He brought back from a few records with him but he still has space in his DJ box and our dealer Ben is happy to provide him with some choice platters. 60s RnB, Garage and Psych is on the menu.

Aug 13, 20231 hr 47 minEp. 108

Episode 104: Addicted to the Needle - Episode 104 - Gambling Man

For the first on this show, our dealer and our addict are going to spin a 45 that they have never heard before. A true mystery record. Nothing is know about the band, the song or the label. The world wide web offers no info. Curious? Just press play!

Jun 20, 20231 hr 24 minEp. 104

Episode 103: Addicted to the Needle - Episode 103 - This is bad ass!

Our vinyl junkie Patrick will need to take on a third job to pay for his out of control addiction. He's working out a payment plan for this huge Northern Soul anthem our dealer Ben has offered him. Pat has also put his hands on a seminal (and we don't use this word lightly) Garage bomb.

May 12, 20231 hr 44 minEp. 103

Episode 101: Addicted to the Needle - Episode 101 - Take Cover

Spring can't come too soon? This episode pays tribute to the island sounds. Get a heavy dose of Latin Boogaloo and Reggae. Our dealer Ben is also put to the test with a brand-new game, Name that Moldie Oldie cover.

Mar 28, 20231 hr 28 minEp. 101

Episode 100: Addicted to the Needle - Episode 100 - Keepin' On!

We've hit a milestone! For the occasion, our addict Patrick has a few surprises up his sleeve. Our dealer Ben just keeps his streak going, offering killer record after killer record. "Keep on, keepin' on" now has a whole new meaning.

Mar 01, 20232 hr 20 minEp. 100

Episode 99: Addicted to the Needle - Episode 99 - I'm a Weird Turtle!

What a great way to start 2023! Our dealer Ben has some choice platters for our addict Pat. He's in a dire need of a fix. A few bad jokes, some questionable segues and silly banter are all telltale signs that he needs some vinyl stat! Northern Soul, 60s Garage, Mad Mike oldies and a rare track of the Velvet Fog himself are featured.

Jan 27, 20231 hr 24 minEp. 99

Episode 98: Addicted to the Needle - Episode 98 - Get With It

On this very special episode, we have an addict like no other, the queen of the Toronto Soul scene, DJ Nico. Her successful 60s night With It has had the city stomping their feet for almost a decade. She will also go head-to-head with our dealer in a no holds barred duel of Name That Fake Moldie Oldie. Classic Northern Soul and 60s Garage will leave you wanting more.

Jan 20, 20231 hr 52 minEp. 98

Episode 97: Addicted to the Needle - Episode 97 - Like An Old Married Couple

Back from the Keystone Northern Soul Weekender with some true 45 gems, our addict Patrick is intent on blowing our dealer's mind with a particular RnB slab of rare vinyl. Is he laying it on a bit thick? Will Ben offer anything that rivals his new favorite track? Northern Soul, RnB Popcorn and Garage are being featured on another great episode.

Dec 24, 20221 hr 9 minEp. 97

Episode 96: Addicted to the Needle - Episode 96 - Carpool Addicts - Part 2

This is part 2 of the episodes recorded live on the open road. Heading North on US I-87, our two addicts, Parka Pat and Mod Marty recount their few days of intense record digging and spinning 45s at the Keystone Northern Soul weekender. Competition to find the rare Soul gem was fierce. Like an old married couple, it's a miracle that they are still talking to each other.

Dec 09, 20223 minEp. 96

Episode 95: Addicted to the Needle - Episode 95 - Carpool Addicts

This is a first for our travelling addicts. An episode recorded on the road. Literally! Go where the records are, as they say. Our addict Pat is at the wheel with his fellow co-pilot Mod Marty puts a new found record on his portable turntable while keeping an eye on the exits of Interstate 87. They are back from the Keystone Northern Soul Weekender with tales to tell. And they have many!

Nov 30, 20221 hr 39 minEp. 95
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