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Host Peter Kreten sits down with Andy Weber, co-owner of the record printing company Smashed Plastic Records in Chicago. In this wide-ranging conversation, Andy discusses the current state of vinyl, concerns facing the record collecting community, and what it’s like working with the Chicago local scene.

Host Peter Kreten sits down with Kathi Ramsey, educational director of the nonprofit Women in Vinyl to discuss vinyl records and their massive comeback. In this wide-ranging conversation, Kathi discusses vinyl projections through 2025, the state of green vinyl, and the return of other physical media.

Local artist Dylan Lloyd visited the WXAV studios on March 11 for a conversation with Peter Kreten. Lloyd discusses his approach to TikTok, playing a sold out show at Uncommon Ground Music Room on March 9, and what's it's like seeing his music in TV shows and movies.

On March 5th, 2024, Nathan Graham stopped by the WXAV studios for a conversation with Peter Kreten and John Street of The Xavierite. In this interview, they discuss Graham's inspirations, what it's like having Ben Harper be a fan, and how his music is a melting pot of genres.

On this episode of the Career Talk Podcast series, Jackie Naranjo helps James say: "I Do" to his major.

On this episode of the Career Talk Podcast series, Gloria Avalos and Kemi Robbin discuss the importance of clothing choices for when you go on job interviews.