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 in Midland, MI) and Steve Carlson ("The Mayor" of The Vinyl Community) have one of the best vinyl-r...
Aug 30, 2023•46 min•Ep. 73
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 will be discussing some of my notable pickups during my travels to New Orleans, Nashville and Chicago...
Aug 28, 2023•20 min•Ep. 72
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 DeadQuietVinyl (Paul) and Steve from Perfect Vinyl Forever, a professional vinyl record cleaning company,...
Aug 23, 2023•1 hr 55 min•Ep. 71
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 information on host Concert Buddie: https://www.youtube.com/@ConcertBuddie For more information on Arnald...
Aug 21, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 70
Hello again! We have a splendid interview for this latest trip on the dance floor. Michael "Boogaloo Shrimp" Chambers is an American dancer, actor, and choreographer who gained widespread recognition for his exceptional dance skills and innovative style during the 1980s. He was a pivotal figure in the world of street dance and played a significant role in popularizing breakdancing and "popping" dance techniques. Boogaloo Shrimp's journey into the world of dance began at a young age. Growing up i...
Aug 16, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 69
Welcome back, Buddies! On this episode of Vinyl Community Podcasts, I'm joined by Rob (Northern Revolutions) to share our thoughts on the incredible story of Sixto Diaz Rodriguez - recording artist, father, and subject of the 2013 Academy Award Winning Documentary "Searching For Sugarman". Mr. Rodriguez passed away recently at the age of 81, leaving behind incredible music and a story even the best writers in Hollywood could not emulate. The film suggests that Rodriguez was lost to obscurity (in...
Aug 14, 2023•40 min•Ep. 68
Hello and welcome to another Audio Excursion! Roger Nichols was educated in Nuclear Physics and worked as an operator at a Nuclear Plant in California with the acronym SONGS. Ironically after just a few years in that industry, he threw it all away to learn how to become a Recording Engineer. He became the recording engineer for Steely Dan by luck as they wanted to record some material for Gary Katz of ABC Records, but the only engineer around was Roger Nichols. And the rest, as they say, is hist...
Aug 09, 2023•35 min•Ep. 67
Back in action, Buddies! This turn around the turntable features panelists Arnaldo (fidelios_frequency), Jason Roxas, and special guest star Brandon (Mrhoffame) as we discuss: (1) is there a record collecting "offseason" like in professional sports, and (2) is there a genre that you've completed to your satisfaction and not actively looking to add more to your collection? Plus, don't forget to use promo codes 'VCP10' or 'CONCERTBUDDIE' to save 10% on your puchase ANY TIME at Vinyl Storage Soluti...
Aug 07, 2023•53 min•Ep. 66
Welcome back fellow Jazz Bums! For this latest contribution to Vinyl Community Podcasts, please join us in conversation with Kevin Gray, renowned mastering engineer. We dive into his career and get a behind-the-scenes look at his upcoming release with Anthony Wilson on Cohearent Records. For more information on Kevin and Cohearant: https://www.cohearent.com/ For more information on hosts Jazz Bums: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JazzBums Discord: https://discord.gg/sVKPEV7Bbx Twitch: https://...
Aug 02, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 65
Welcome back for another Audio Excursion! In this latest episode, host David Bianco shares an overview of key facets of the recording process for vinyl and other forms of recorded music. What makes an album sound good? Does it always have to be from tape? How important is the mastering or mixing of the record? Plus David shares thoughts on overall record grading in the hobby. Thanks for joining us for this latest episode of Vinyl Community Podcasts! For more information on host David Bianco - Sa...
Jul 31, 2023•26 min•Ep. 64
Buddies! Another barn burner coming at you here on Vinyl Community Podcasts! From our most recent SURFACE NOISE livestream, I'm joined by Arnaldo (fidelios_frenquency), Jason Roxas, and Jose Moreno Rahn to share musicians, bands, or artists we feel are overrated, underrated, or properly rated. Full credit to the Podfather himself, Bill Simmons, for one of his longstanding concepts. You know the saying: talent borrows, genius steals! You might be surprised, angry, and shake your fist to the prove...
Jul 26, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 63
Aloha Buddies! For this latest chat on Vinyl Community Podcasts, we continue my series MIND OF THE RECORD COLLECTOR with Frank Landry from Channel 33 RPM. Frank has been creating Vinyl Community videos since 2014, and has recently hit some creative milestones in 50k subs (61k as of this broadcast) and 500 videos on the channel. Frank posts two videos a week focusing on much more than vinyl: it's the music more than the format, and he brings his viewers into the conversation with regular mailbags...
Jul 24, 2023•51 min•Ep. 62
Welcome back fellow Jazz Bums! For this latest jam on Vinyl Community Podcasts, please join us for a conversation with renowned record producer Zev Feldman. We dive into his 25-year career, from uncovering lost jazz treasures to co-producing celebrated archival releases. For more information on the Jazz Detective imprint: https://www.deepdigsmusic.com/ https://www.deepdigsmusic.com/about-1 For more information on hosts The Jazz Bums: https://www.youtube.com/@JazzBums Join us over on the Jazz Bum...
Jul 19, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 61
Suit up, Buddies! In this latest 'sode to Vinyl Community Podcasts, I had the pleasure of speaking with Jaremy Ediger from Vinyl Storage Solutions. VSS is my go-to place for all of my outer sleeves I use to store my record collection. If the name sounds familiar it should - Vinyl Storage Solutions founder Mike first premiered the early product offerings on the YouTube Channel 33 RPM (with Frank Landry) over 3 years ago. Since then, the product offerings at VSS had expanded ten-fold, and have any...
Jul 17, 2023•32 min•Ep. 60
Let's climb those steps, Buddies! This 'sode is from our recent SURFACE NOISE livestream talking with regulars David (Safe & Sound Texas Audio Excursion), Arnaldo (Fidelios_Frequency), and some newcomers in the form of the lethal weapon - Felipe of Jazz Bums fame - the venerable Wyoming Dave, and good friend of the program Novisnick from the great state of Louisiana. We lead the show talking about the Speakers Corner snafu (are they closing...are they still open) before delving into our two ...
Jul 12, 2023•52 min•Ep. 59
Welcome back, Buddies! Appreciate you joining us for this special presentation on Vinyl Community Podcasts. For this episode I am joined by The Youngest Members of The Vinyl Community (TYMOTVC), and we learn where they will be heading to for their third annual meetup. But first, who are The Youngest Members of The Vinyl Community? We learn more about this group of friends from members Emma (Eight Vinyl Low), Marichen (Marichen's Music), and Dylan (The Record Spinner) who share the origins of thi...
Jul 10, 2023•58 min•Ep. 58
Welcome back to this latest installment of Vinyl Community Podcasts! On this trip around the turntable, Souldisco (Nadine) hosts a fun and insightful conversation about Vinyl Me, Please - the U.S. subscription vinyl service and independent record label. Founded in 2013 by Cameron Schaefer, VMP was initially established as a record of the month club, offering curated vinyl selections delivered straight to the doorsteps of it's members. Since then, it has evolved into a comprehensive music platfor...
Jul 05, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 57
Vinyl Community! I am The Record Spinner and I am so excited to unveil the fourth 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 new releases, compilations and throwbacks. For more information on The Record Spinner: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRecordSpinner For more information on Vinyl Community Podcasts:...
Jul 03, 2023•26 min•Ep. 56
Oh. Hey. This show has everything! Furbies, screaming babies in Mozart wigs, sunburned drifters, puppets in disguise, a Teddy Ruxpin wearing mascara, clones, freaks, sneezing, a Russian man on a prepaid cell phone...oh, who are we kidding. Host Louie Golden brings his weekly livestream back to the airwaves of Vinyl Community Podcasts with guest Rocco (Pieces of Vinyl) fresh off a power outage during the show, and returning panelists Vance (zeppearl) and Chance (Concert Buddie) - not a WWE tag te...
Jun 28, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 55
Welcome back my friends to the show that sometimes ends. Trying something new this week for SURFACE NOISE. Fresh off the heels of listening to the new album from Nick Perri & The Underground Thieves - TERRA FIRMA - our team share some thoughts, observations, and other insights into this album, as well as plays some choice cuts from the 14 song, independent double LP release from this collective. With 3/4 of the panel new to this artist and his music, it was a fun way to get fresh perspective...
Jun 26, 2023•52 min•Ep. 54
Oh, hey. Welcome back! On this latest 'sode of The Show With No Name (Yet), Louie welcomes back Brandon (PunkRockShowOff), Vance, (zeppearl), and Chance (Concert Buddie) to discuss their past week in the wild world of record collecting. The guys hit on the following: Mail bag - What's new in your collection (mail, local shop, etc.) What are you mad about today? (vinyl related anything that grinds your gears). How did Brandon and Vance enjoy their respective experiences seeing FEAR on back to bac...
Jun 21, 2023•58 min•Ep. 53
Greetings Buddies! For this latest one-on-one on Vinyl Community Podcasts, I'm joined by Jim Kaplan - the founder, publisher, distributor, editor, deliverer (if that's a word) of Record Collector News. RCN has been in print since 2008 just celebrating it's 15th year in existence. Published 6x each year, RCN showcases articles, op-eds, and additional content on the hobby from a vast array of contributors, including some in the Vinyl Community from YouTube. Not only a great source of information, ...
Jun 19, 2023•54 min•Ep. 52
Buddies! Excited, pumped, stoked...I haven't been able to find the right words to express how thrilled I am to share this conversation with you! Dropping today, June 16th, TERRA FIRMA is the new double LP album (yes, double) from Nick Perri & The Underground Thieves. This is the 2nd album for this collective, and I was fortunate to spend some time talking to Nick about the new album, his fascinating career in the music industry (imagine opening for the likes of Van Halen, Aerosmith, and Motl...
Jun 16, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 51
How about a bonus track? This story was too good to leave off the podcast feed. A deep track from the Bonus Show earlier this week, Louie Golden shares with us a great story about meeting Dave Grohl back in the day.
Jun 15, 2023•15 min•Ep. 50
The Jazz Bums are back! This episode finds the Bums fielding a unique question from fellow Vinyl Community member Malea: what jazz records exist that a self-described metalhead could really sink their teeth into? Challenge accepted! The guys share their own metalhead recommendations showcasing five jazz albums each. How did they do? Want to join in this conversation? Check out the tag #JazzForMetalheads on YouTube for more! For more information on Jazz Bums: https://www.youtube.com/@JazzBums For...
Jun 14, 2023•53 min•Ep. 49
We've got a new program taking shape here on Vinyl Community Podcasts, with Louie Golden running point, Brandon (PunkRockShowoff), Vance (Zeppearl), and Concert Buddie rounding out the dais. Topics discussed on this maiden-ish voyage include: Mail bag - What came in the mail this week? What are you mad about today? (vinyl related anything that grinds your gears). What are you looking forward to, music wise? Shows, releases, anything keeping you going. For the full video extravaganza, check out L...
Jun 13, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 48
Against the advice of our legal team, we are back with another episode of Surface Noise. For this 'sode, Concert Buddie is joined by the usual cast of characters including Jason Roxas, Arnaldo (Fidelios_Frequency), David (Safe & Sound Texas Audio Excursion) and Jose Moreno Rahn. We deep dive into advice: namely, what is the best pieces of advice (1) you've received from someone else during your collecting (mis)adventures, (2) the best piece of advice you've shared yourself with someone else,...
Jun 12, 2023•49 min•Ep. 47
Great to be back, Buddies! Thanks for tuning in to this latest 'sode of Vinyl Community Podcasts and the series "Mind of The Record Collector". For this latest trip around the turntable I'm joined by fellow record collector Rocco Richardson, host of the YouTube Channel "Pieces of Vinyl". Rocco has done an OUTSTANDING job of launching his channel and providing his audience with not only terrific vinyl news, tips, and music variety, but his production value is second to none - arguably the best ou...
Jun 07, 2023•58 min•Ep. 46
Greetings again from the Great White North! On this latest 'sode of Vinyl Community Podcasts, Rob from Northern Revolutions is joined by Chris Propfe Musically Obsessed and Brian from Embryonic Robot to discuss the recent passing of legendary singer/songwriter Gordon Lightfoot. Rob & Brian being fellow Canadians like Gordon, reflect on the musician's cultural and musical significance in Canada while Chris offers his perspective on Gordon's legacy in the US and the world at large. The panel a...
Jun 05, 2023•39 min•Ep. 45
Nadine (Souldisco) is back with another great interview here on Vinyl Community Podcasts. This time she is speaking with Dan Johnson, owner of Audio Archiving Services. Affectionately known as “The Muffin Man” according to Michael Jackson (more on that), this Maryland native has over 20 years of experience as an audio engineer, having worked for legendary Los Angeles recording studios such as Ocean Way/United Recording, Capitol Records, and Record One. For almost a decade he has exclusively focu...
May 31, 2023•41 min•Ep. 44
