After a very busy couple of weeks, the Two Guys are in need of some spins to mellow themselves out... Steve & Jim discuss some of their go-to music when some relaxation is called for. They also cover their most recent 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. ...
Jun 29, 2025•52 min•Ep. 116
ROAD TRIP! On this week's episode of Two Guys Talking About Records, Steve and Jim are re-united for their weekly chat! Although they didn't get a chance to visit any record stores, they still managed to find some time to sit down... and talk about records! 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 we...
Jun 22, 2025•44 min•Ep. 115
This week, Steve and Jim look back at the contributions to the world of music by of both Brian Wilson and Sly Stone. That moves into a discussion of some songs that always remind us of Summertime. Finally, in their most recent pickups, Jim has a MAJOR find added to his collection. As always, click here for the Spotif y Playlist with of some of the albums and songs discussed in this episode so yo...
Jun 15, 2025•46 min•Ep. 114
On this week's episode of Two Guys, Steve and Jim discuss how the Summer Season cuts into the quality time spent spinning Vinyl. They also look at some vintage (and current) options for portability. Vinyl Me Please is also back in the news, and Jim samples a.. unique Michigan album of 'Traditional Greek Disco' that showed up in the store. As always, click here for the Spotify Playlist with of some...
Jun 08, 2025•50 min•Ep. 113
Did you miss us? - We're back! (no pencils, though) After a brief hiatus, Steve and Jim are back with a new episode of 2 Guys Talking About Records! And they've got a little catching up to do... especially with their recent pickups! Jim also has a follow up on his Michigan mystery 45 and teases a new, strange genre mix for next week. The Guys also discuss the latest news on Taylor Swift's back catalog - and what that might mean for collectors of her vinyl. As always, ...
Jun 01, 2025•50 min•Ep. 112
The Pre-Memorial Day work load has gotten the better of Steve this week, so you're stuck with just One Guy Talking About A Record! Jim is by himself this time around, and has an abbreviated episode of Two Guys... He covers a short list of recent pickups (Michigan stuff!) and then covers a mystery Michigan 45 that showed up at the store. He's looking for an information on the artists and release he can find. As always, click here for the Spotify Pl...
May 18, 2025•13 min•Ep. 111
Did you just feel the earth move? Well, that might have been either Metallica or Lady Gaga! It's a lighter week for the Two Guys, as Steve and Jim discuss a few different topics. Following their most recent pickups, they look at two recent live concerts that have made history. They also discuss the sometimes futile - sometimes surprising hunt for vinyl at garage sales. As always, click here for the Spotify Playlist...
May 11, 2025•52 min•Ep. 110
The Two Guys cover two subjects on this week's episode. First, with the official release of the Pink Floyd Pompeii album, Jim wonders if last year's sale of the band's catalog and rights might affect the production of new bootleg Floyd albums. Then, the guys dive into the Vinyl Me Please debacle. As the subscription label begins to liquidate, (not quite a bankruptcy) some customers could be out thousands of dollars. Steve and Jim also cover their most recent collection pickups. As always, ...
May 04, 2025•56 min•Ep. 109
Cool album cover art is the topic this week on 2 Guys Talking About Records! Steve and Jim show off some of their favorite works of art - that just happen to be great records as well. The discussion also ask whether a great cover can lead you to newly discovered music. They also cover their most recent pickups. As always, click here for the Spotify Playlist with of some of the albums and songs discussed i...
Apr 27, 2025•57 min•Ep. 108
This week, the Two Guys question their sanity when it comes to collecting multiple copies of an album. How many are too many? Things like cover variants and pressings from different countries complicate matters. As do the occasional lawsuit! Jim and Steve also cover their most recent pickups. As always, click here for the Spotify Playlist with of some of the albums and songs discussed in this episode so you ...
Apr 20, 2025•59 min•Ep. 107
Both Jim & Steve are in recovery mode after a successful Record Store Day... but just for different reasons. On this week's episode, the 2 Guys recap the big day. They also cover their most recent pickups. (spoiler: Steve's are all from RSD!) 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. ...
Apr 13, 2025•43 min•Ep. 106
Happy #RSD25 from Two Guys Talking About Records! Well... technically speaking, we're recording this the week before Record Store Day. On this week'e episode, Steve & Jim give their thoughts about the big day - and pass along some tips for those who may be new to the event! They also congratulate the WINNER of the Essential Albums Tournament! Could there be an upset? The Guys also share their latest pickups and look forward to a July release from a surprising new(ish) band! As always, ...
Apr 06, 2025•56 min•Ep. 105
CLICK HERE To Vote in the FINAL Round of our Essential Albums Tournament ! The Album with the most votes will be considered to be the most essential for any collection! We'll announce the winner in next week's episode! This week though, Steve & Jim dig into the recently released RIAA 2024 Music Industry Sales Report. The look at the powerful Streaming numbers, but also the still growing New Vinyl Album sales as well! The 2 Guys also cover their most recent pickups! As always, ...
Mar 30, 2025•58 min•Ep. 104
Sorry Folks! Moose up front should've told you... We are having some insurmountable technical difficulties with the recording of this week's episode. We'll hopefully get them worked out and return with a full hour's worth next week! In the meantime, we've decided to leave the voting for our Four Final Essential Albums OPEN for one more week! link below!Sorry again! We'll hopefully see you all next week! CLICK HERE To Vote in Round 2 of our Essential Albums Tournament ! Albums with the most vo...
Mar 24, 2025•3 min
CLICK HERE To Vote in Round 2 of our Essential Albums Tournament ! Albums with the most votes will advance to the FINAL round! We'll cover those in next week's episode! THIS week on Two Guys Talking About Records, Steve & Jim discuss some of their favorite guitarists - whether as part of a group, or as a standout solo artist! Before that though, they Guys announce the winners of the second round of Essential Vinyl Madness (in March)! Four Final albums are advancing - and you'll have anothe...
Mar 16, 2025•58 min•Ep. 101
CLICK HERE To Vote in Round 2 of our Essential Albums Tournament ! Albums with the most votes will advance to the next round! We'll cover those in next week's episode!Vinyl Color Variants are the main topic on this week's episode of Two Guys Talking About Records! Steve and Jim discuss a little of the history and process of pressing colored vinyl, then show off a few of their favorites from their collections. They also delve into why variants are so popular with today's collectors. Before that ...
Mar 09, 2025•59 min•Ep. 102
CLICK HERE To Vote in Round 1 of our Essential Albums Tournament ! Albums with the most votes will advance to the next round! We'll cover those in next week's episode! March Madness! (ok, we probably shouldn't call it that...) The Springtime Excitement Essential Album Tournament kicks off on this week's episode of 2 Guys Talking About Records! Steve & Jim have each picked 8 albums they feel would be essential for any record collector. Now, it's up to you, our viewers, to decide who advances ...
Mar 03, 2025•57 min•Ep. 101
It's our 100th Episode! And to celebrate, we're going to... talk about records! Joining Steve and Jim this week is Dave from the Vinyl Community Channel Localbandography ! Dave is visiting Steve in Colorado, so they've got LOTS of recent pickups to show off! Then Jim has a couple of very odd Record Store Owner stories to share - including a question on what might just be a rare album discovery! The show wraps with Jim & Steve looking back over the past 2 years worth of Podcast Episodes and a...
Feb 24, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 100
They're usually meant for 'Super Fans' of any given artist, but does the appeal of the Deluxe Box Set go much beyond that? This week, the 2 Guys look at some upcoming Super Deluxe Vinyl Box Sets and ask if they're really necessary. Spoiler: it depends... Jim and Steve also cover their latest pickups. As always, click here for the Spotify Playlist with of some of the albums and songs discussed in this episode so you can list...
Feb 17, 2025•58 min•Ep. 99
It's a bit early, but the Record Store Day 2025 is out! On this week's episode, Steve & Jim run down their picks from the vast number of RSD releases - and take a closer look at a few other key titles. They also run through their most recent additions to the 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. ...
Feb 09, 2025•54 min•Ep. 98
Apparently, it's Grammy season... So on this week's episode, the 2 Guys discuss a little of the history and address their apathy for the modern awards. Then Steve and Jim look back into their collections for past Album of the Year winners. They also show off their most recent additions. 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. ...
Feb 03, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 97
PuNk Rock Essentials on this week's episode of 2 Guys Talking About Records! Steve and Jim dissect the genre and show off the titles from their collections that they feel are good starts for collectors. They also run through the most recent additions to their 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. ...
Jan 27, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 96
Childhood memories this week on Two Guys Talking About Records! Steve & Jim look back at some of their favorites from the heyday of AM Radio. They also cover their most recent 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 with us on our Facebook Page...
Jan 20, 2025•50 min•Ep. 95
We all love our music AND our records. But sometimes, some of our favorite albums are just not available on Vinyl. Wether they've only been released on CD or Digital, or they've never been re-pressed after the original. This week, the Two Guys discuss a few albums they'd love to see reissued on vinyl, so they can be enjoyed properly. Jim & Steve also discuss a couple of record-related news items and share their most recent pickups. As always, click here for th...
Jan 13, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 94
In this episode, Steve and Jim dive into the vinyl resolutions they're setting for the new year. They discuss their goals for expanding their collections, exploring uncharted musical territories, and finally giving that "to-listen" pile the attention it deserves. This episode is all about planning for a year of vinyl adventures! The Two Guys also cover their latest additions to the collections. As always, click here for the Spotify Playlist ...
Jan 06, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 93
The 2 Guys kick 2024 to the curb in style on this week's episode! Not your typical year-end best of, Jim & Steve showcase their favorite pickups from a variety of categories! Then, in addition to their most recent adds, they also share some cool news from their Spotify Wrapped. 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. ...
Dec 30, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 92
It's all about the Holiday Music this week on Two Guys Talking About Records... Specifically, Christmas Albums. Steve and Jim go through some of their festive favorites and discuss just why so many enjoy seasonal music this time of year. They also go through their most recent vinyl pickups as well. 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. ...
Dec 23, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 91
Autographed Albums (or other items) can sometimes be a tricky thing to collect. Between the possibilities of fakes, certificates of authenticity or even the outright cost, Autographs may not always be high on a casual collector's list. But sometimes, they can be a very cool thing to have! This week, Steve and Jim discuss the world of star-signed records and show off a few of their own. They also cover some recent pickups and Jim has an update on the King Missile quality control issue. As always,...
Dec 16, 2024•58 min•Ep. 90
Before the 2 Guys wrap up their 2024 collecting year, they're looking forward to 2025! That's thanks to Rhino Records and their upcoming "Start Your Ear Off Right" vinyl releases! Steve and Jim dissect the list and discuss what to expect with the slate of reissues. They also cover their most recent 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 wel...
Dec 09, 2024•51 min•Ep. 86
The 2 Guys are back! And they're talking about records once again! Jim is catching up from a big RSD Black Friday and Small Business Saturday and Steve landed a few exclusive goodies as well! On this week's episode, they give a quick recap of the Black Friday event and cover their recent pickups. Then they go back in time to showcase a few of their favorites from past Record Store Day events. As always, click here for the Spotify Playlist with ...
Dec 02, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 85
