The Women in Vinyl Podcast

Women in Vinyl

The Women in Vinyl Podcast enhances and expands what our mission aims to do: facilitate conversations from the vinyl record industry to educate, demystify, and diversify the vinyl community. Co-hosts: Jenn D’Eugenio - Women in Vinyl founder, avid record collector for over two decades, and sales director at Austin based pressing plant, Gold Rush Vinyl. Robyn Raymond - Red Spade Records owner, currently the sole woman lathe cutter in Canada, and Women in Vinyl executive board member and contributor. The Women in Vinyl Podcast co-hosts, founder Jenn D’Eugenio and contributor Robyn Raymond, share interviews with record labels, pressing plants, cutting engineers, record stores and more to give a look behind the scenes with those working in the vinyl record industry. Including tech talk discussions, to the questions about vinyl you may not know but are too afraid to ask, and everything in-between. The goal being to support overall knowledge base and career development by sharing resources through collaboration and diversity within the vinyl community. Join in and share the love for vinyl with the masses.

  1. 09/17/2025

    Episode 61 - Industry Takes: On the Record

    We’re back from our summer break and diving straight into our thoughts on vinyl news of now.  While we may have recorded this in late July, the news is still relevant and ever evolving. In this  episode we chat sustainability updates and the industry’s carbon footprint in steak sizes, the growing movement to cancel Spotify and AIs impact on what we're listening to; as well as Gen Z’s evolving relationship with vinyl and careers in the pressing ecosystem, plus the ever-shifting tariff drama that continues to impact physical media. Join us as we unpack what these changes mean in our own words.   Check out: VRMA / Vinyl Alliance Carbon Footprint Report: https://vinylalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/First-Carbon-Footprint-report_VRMA_VA_30-May-2024_final.pdfTop Music Attorney: https://www.instagram.com/topmusicattorney/ Velvet Sundown Explained: https://www.berklee.edu/berklee-now/news/velvet-sundown-ai-band-controversySoundcloud Vinyl: https://partner.soundcloud.com/elasticstageRecent Tariff Update: https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/vinyl-records-and-cds-spared-from-new-us-import-tariffs/Vinyl Me Please Updates: https://variety.com/2025/music/news/vinyl-me-please-acquired-owners-restore-record-subscription-1236416655/**Note: We apologize that Jenn's audio has some clipping. We'll be sure that's fixed for the next one. Find the video at: https://www.youtube.com/@womeninvinyl/videos Reminder, grab a copy of our book 'Women in Vinyl, the Art of Making Vinyl' out now!  Learn more and buy a copy at: womeninvinyl.com/book as well as grab some merch at: womeninvinyl.com/store THANK YOU TO OUR SUPPORTERS!  Keep your records clean and sounding great with GrooveWasher. Use WomenInVinyl10 at check out: www.groovewasher.com Commercial-Free & High Resolution version of this podcast, along with membership options and ton of other discount codes available at: https://www.patreon.com/womeninvinyl You can also contribute to furthering our mission by donating https://www.womeninvinyl.com/donate as a 501(c)3 all donations are tax deductible. Visit the website to check out past episodes, features, and our ever growing library of resources to further the education, demystification and diversification of the Vinyl Making Space. We were listed as one of Feedspot’s Top 25 Vinyl Records Podcasts! Your opinion matters, don’t forget to like, subscribe and give us a review on your favorite podcast delivery method! Want to be a sponsor or just get in touch? Email us: info@womeninvinyl.com

    1h 47m

  2. 04/09/2025

    Episode 60 - Record Store Real Talk with Amanda Schutzman

    We’re back with everyone's favorite band tee collector, Amanda Schutzman, to talk all things Record Store Day—including insider tips for this year’s event and how to stop the flippers. Amanda’s been your go-to for all things vinyl her whole life—if she doesn’t know the answer, you’re probably asking something that isn’t record-related. A former Women in Vinyl board member and current volunteer, Amanda has been a guiding light for countless record stores through her work with All Media Supply. Her passion for music runs deep, from curating record-centric trips and crafting city-specific vinyl maps to organizing Long Island’s Vinyl Revolution Record Show. And her 12" single collection? It’s legendary. We love her, you love her—let’s dive in! And P.S.—this one’s for the Peanut! Check out: Amanda’s Site: https://www.wearesmelly.com/Record Store City Guides: https://www.wearesmelly.com/custom-mapRecord Store Day List: https://recordstoreday.com/NewsItem/11535Women Owned Stores: https://womeninvinyl.com/resources/women-owned-record-storesTHANK YOU TO OUR SUPPORTERS!  Keep your records clean and sounding great with GrooveWasher. Use WomenInVinyl10 at check out: www.groovewasher.com Commercial-Free & High Resolution version of this podcast, along with membership options and ton of other discount codes available at: https://www.patreon.com/womeninvinyl You can also contribute to furthering our mission by donating https://www.womeninvinyl.com/donate as a 501(c)3 all donations are tax deductible. Visit the website to check out past episodes, features, and our ever growing library of resources to further the education, demystification and diversification of the Vinyl Making Space. We were listed as one of Feedspot’s Top 25 Vinyl Records Podcasts! Your opinion matters, don’t forget to like, subscribe and give us a review on your favorite podcast delivery method! Want to be a sponsor or just get in touch? Email us: info@womeninvinyl.com

    1h 19m

  3. 03/19/2025

    Episode 59 - Spinning Culture, Community, and Change with Alexandria Sade

    This Women’s History Month, we’re joined by Alexandria Sade—founder of Black Girls Love Vinyl (BGLV), a community platform dedicated to celebrating Black women's connection to vinyl and cultural preservation in music and the arts. From her St. Louis roots to her work in music supervision for major network sitcoms, Alexandria’s journey is as eclectic as her record collection. Tune in as we discuss her path, BGLV’s impact, and how she's amplifying Black women’s voices in the analogue space. **Note: we apologize for some audio issues Jenn had during this episode - we hope it doesn't distract too much from this wonderful conversation.  Check out: BGLV: https://www.blackgirlslovevinyl.com/IG: @blackgirlslovevinyl Youtube: @BlackGirlsLoveVinyl Check out Alex set on Summer School Radio: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--KE0AnDsBY&pp=ygUWYmxhY2sgZ2lybHMgbG92ZSB2aW55bA%3D%3D THANK YOU TO OUR SUPPORTERS!  Keep your records clean and sounding great with GrooveWasher. Use WomenInVinyl10 at check out: www.groovewasher.com Commercial-Free & High Resolution version of this podcast, along with membership options and ton of other discount codes available at: https://www.patreon.com/womeninvinyl You can also contribute to furthering our mission by donating https://www.womeninvinyl.com/donate as a 501(c)3 all donations are tax deductible. Visit the website to check out past episodes, features, and our ever growing library of resources to further the education, demystification and diversification of the Vinyl Making Space. We were listed as one of Feedspot’s Top 25 Vinyl Records Podcasts! Your opinion matters, don’t forget to like, subscribe and give us a review on your favorite podcast delivery method! Want to be a sponsor or just get in touch? Email us: info@womeninvinyl.com

    51 min

  4. 02/19/2025

    Episode 58 - An Animated World with Drew Tetz

    In this episode we go from art school to the Super Bowl diving into the Animated World of Drew Tetz. Drew, is an American designer who’s revolutionizing the art of animation. Known for his work with phenakistoscopes—one of the earliest forms of animation—Drew has adapted this pre-cinema technique for modern tools like record players and camera phones, blending psychedelic turntablism with traditional animation to create a unique, analog vision of the future. Drew’s work has earned him collaborations with major artists like John Lennon, the Rolling Stones, Olivia Rodrigo, and Dua Lipa. In 2024, he had a banner year, with over 65 incredible projects, including iconic titles like The Lion King, Frozen, Glass Animals, Beetlejuice, and The Nightmare Before Christmas dominating turntables and record stores worldwide.Join us as we chat with Drew about his journey from art school to the Super Bowl, how he brought the Zoetrope back to life, and his thoughts on blending vintage animation with modern technology. Find the video at: https://www.youtube.com/@womeninvinyl/videos Check out: Drew’s Site: https://drewtetz.com/ and socials: @drewtetzDrew’s Thesis: https://scholarworks.gsu.edu/art_design_theses/291/Custom 7” Honorable Mentions: Doug Cheatwood: https://www.discogs.com/artist/791490-Doug-Cheatwood?srsltid=AfmBOoqOkjHvMolPXM5CbtpPY-v361uYLSVFAmQ676hqVUbqjSgJsLHRTierra Whack : https://www.instagram.com/tierrawhack/?hl=enReminder, grab a copy of our book 'Women in Vinyl, the Art of Making Vinyl' out now!  Learn more and buy a copy at: womeninvinyl.com/book as well as grab some merch at: womeninvinyl.com/store THANK YOU TO OUR SUPPORTERS! Keep your records clean and sounding great with GrooveWasher. Use WomenInVinyl10 at check out: www.groovewasher.com Commercial-Free & High Resolution version of this podcast, along with membership options and ton of other discount codes available at: https://www.patreon.com/womeninvinyl You can also contribute to furthering our mission by donating https://www.womeninvinyl.com/donate as a 501(c)3 all donations are tax deductible. Visit the website to check out past episodes, features, and our ever growing library of resources to further the education, demystification and diversification of the Vinyl Making Space. We were listed as one of Feedspot’s Top 25 Vinyl Records Podcasts! Your opinion matters, don’t forget to like, subscribe and give us a review on your favorite podcast delivery method! Want to be a sponsor or just get in touch? Email us: info@womeninvinyl.com

    1h 18m

  5. 01/22/2025

    Episode 57 - AMA and a (Re)Introduction

    Jenn and Robyn kick off the third year of the podcast, with a reintroduction, and an AMA answering your questions. Vinyl podcasts are everywhere these days, but Women in Vinyl stands apart by amplifying the voices of minority groups often overlooked in the industry. From the hands-on experts pressing records to the innovative minds running indie labels, cutting lacquers, and curating collections, Jenn and Robyn as “the women in vinyl” dive deep into the technical side of vinyl, offering both education and empowerment. Each episode celebrates the trailblazers shaping vinyl’s future, sharing their challenges, triumphs, and the passion behind it all.  These episodes are for everyone no matter how you identify. Thanks for joining us as we embark on this exciting new chapter—sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride into the year ahead! Find the video at: https://www.youtube.com/@womeninvinyl/videos Reminder, grab a copy of our book 'Women in Vinyl, the Art of Making Vinyl' out now!  Learn more and buy a copy at: womeninvinyl.com/book as well as grab some merch at: womeninvinyl.com/store THANK YOU TO OUR SUPPORTERS! Keep your records clean and sounding great with GrooveWasher. Use WomenInVinyl10 at check out: www.groovewasher.com Commercial-Free & High Resolution version of this podcast, along with membership options and ton of other discount codes available at: https://www.patreon.com/womeninvinyl You can also contribute to furthering our mission by donating https://www.womeninvinyl.com/donate as a 501(c)3 all donations are tax deductible. Visit the website to check out past episodes, features, and our ever growing library of resources to further the education, demystification and diversification of the Vinyl Making Space. We were listed as one of Feedspot’s Top 25 Vinyl Records Podcasts! Your opinion matters, don’t forget to like, subscribe and give us a review on your favorite podcast delivery method! Want to be a sponsor or just get in touch? Email us: info@womeninvinyl.com

    1h 17m

  6. 11/20/2024

    Episode 56 - Things We Love Part 2

    In this episode Jenn and Robyn are flattening warped records, balancing tone arms and cutting tiny records as we bring you Part 2 of our favorite things episode. We get asked all the time what products we love and ahead of the holiday season we thought it was the perfect time to dive in and share our favorite brands, and how we use them. Part 2 also has a video component! So if you want to watch us continue to navigate these new waters, join us there! Find the video at: https://www.youtube.com/@womeninvinyl/videos Check out:  Static Gun video mentioned by The Vinyl Attack!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYOr8l0vqxE&feature=youtu.beWant to watch the full two hours of Robyn putting together and using the cutter? Join Patreon!Assembly instructions: https://otonanokagaku.net/magazine/vol46/pdf/manual_BOOK_English.pdfHuge thanks to NYC and Philly based post-punk / shoegaze band Mahogany for the use of their song "A Scaffold", called ‘a rare exception’ by the NME, Mahogany is Pitchfork-acclaimed. Find Mahogany on social media @mahoganyintl and hear their latest 12" single along with their full discography on all major streaming platforms. Visit: https://www.mahogany.nu/ Reminder, grab a copy of our book 'Women in Vinyl, the Art of Making Vinyl' out now!  Learn more and buy a copy at: womeninvinyl.com/book as well as grab some merch at: womeninvinyl.com/store THANK YOU TO OUR SUPPORTERS! Keep your records clean and sounding great with GrooveWasher. Use WomenInVinyl10 at check out: www.groovewasher.com Commercial-Free & High Resolution version of this podcast, along with membership options and ton of other discount codes available at: https://www.patreon.com/womeninvinyl You can also contribute to furthering our mission by donating https://www.womeninvinyl.com/donate as a 501(c)3 all donations are tax deductible. Visit the website to check out past episodes, features, and our ever growing library of resources to further the education, demystification and diversification of the Vinyl Making Space. We were listed as one of Feedspot’s Top 25 Vinyl Records Podcasts! Don’t forget to like, subscribe and give us a review on your favorite podcast delivery method! Want to be a sponsor or just get in touch? Email us: info@womeninvinyl.com

    1h 15m

  7. 10/23/2024

    Episode 55 - Things We Love Part 1

    We get asked all the time about our favorite products, so in this episode Robyn and Jenn return to their turntables to unwrap, use, discuss and share some their favorite things.  Ahead of the holiday season we thought it was the perfect timing, so join us for part one as we dive into record care with cleaning kits, inner sleeves, polybags and some weird things you can find on the interwebs. Part 2 will be all about some more techy stuff, headphones and more.    For the first time have a video component! So if you want to watch us navigate these new waters, and see the products we're trying out, join us on YouTube!  Find the video at: https://www.youtube.com/@womeninvinyl/videos Big thanks to our indie label partner for another episode, Final Girl Records, for the use of the song “Fishy” by Um Jennifer? (@umjennifertheband), a new track just released this month. Um Jennifer? is a punk-tinged indie rock duo based in NYC. Final Girl Records is a Brooklyn and LA-based indie label and collective that supports women, trans, and non-binary artists. Learn more about them, this single and more at: https://www.finalgirlrecords.com/ Reminder, grab a copy of our book 'Women in Vinyl, the Art of Making Vinyl' is out now!  Learn more and buy a copy at: womeninvinyl.com/book as well as grab some spooky merch before it’s gone: womeninvinyl.com/store THANK YOU TO OUR SUPPORTERS! Keep your records clean and sounding great with GrooveWasher. Use WomenInVinyl10 at check out: www.groovewasher.com Commercial-Free & High Resolution version of this podcast, along with membership options and ton of other discount codes available at: https://www.patreon.com/womeninvinyl You can also contribute to furthering our mission by donating https://www.womeninvinyl.com/donate as a 501(c)3 all donations are tax deductible. Visit the website to check out past episodes, features, and our ever growing library of resources to further the education, demystification and diversification of the Vinyl Making Space. We were listed as one of Feedspot’s Top 25 Vinyl Records Podcasts! Don’t forget to like, subscribe and give us a review on your favorite podcast delivery method! Want to be a sponsor or just get in touch? Email us: info@womeninvinyl.com

    1h 46m

  8. 09/18/2024

    Episode 54 - Sandy Perez, Revuelta Vinyl Club

    In this episode, we continue our journey from a virtual layover and head to South America. We caught up with Sandy Perez in Argentina just before her show. By day, Sandy is a graphic art director; by night, she's a vinyl selector. She’s also the founder of the Revuleta Vinyl Club, a collective dedicated to supporting and empowering women through workshops that keep vinyl culture alive. With a similar mission at heart, we discuss with Sandy how the vinyl market varies across borders, her experiences running her femme collective, her favorite records to spin, and more.  Check out: https://womeninvinyl.com/profiles/sandy-perez-vinyl-dj-founder-of-revuleta-vinyl-club https://www.instagram.com/revuelta.vinylclub/ https://www.instagram.com/larutadelvinilo/ Sandy's friend that she mentions: https://www.instagram.com/djcecyza One of the bands from her 7”: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Yorks Big thanks to our indie label partner for the next few months, Final Girl Records, for the use of the song “Fugitive” by Syd Silvair (@sydsilvair), officially releasing on October 1st. Syd’s music blends disco with modern witchcraft, creating a lush and danceable art-pop experience.  Final Girl Records is a Brooklyn and LA-based indie label and collective that supports women, trans, and non-binary artists. Learn more about them, this single and more at: https://www.finalgirlrecords.com/ Reminder, grab a copy of our book 'Women in Vinyl, the Art of Making Vinyl' is out now!  Learn more and buy a copy at: womeninvinyl.com/book THANK YOU TO OUR SUPPORTERS! Keep your records clean and sounding great with GrooveWasher. Use WomenInVinyl10 at check out: www.groovewasher.com Commercial-Free & High Resolution version of this podcast, along with membership options and ton of other discount codes available at: https://www.patreon.com/womeninvinyl You can also contribute to furthering our mission by donating https://www.womeninvinyl.com/donate as a 501(c)3 all donations are tax deductible. Visit the website to check out past episodes, features, and our ever growing library of resources to further the education, demystification and diversification of the Vinyl Making Space. We were listed as number 11 on Feedspot’s Top 25 Vinyl Records Podcasts! Don’t forget to like, subscribe and give us a review on your favorite podcast delivery method! Want to be a sponsor or just get in touch? Email us: info@womeninvinyl.com

    54 min
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The Women in Vinyl Podcast enhances and expands what our mission aims to do: facilitate conversations from the vinyl record industry to educate, demystify, and diversify the vinyl community. Co-hosts: Jenn D’Eugenio - Women in Vinyl founder, avid record collector for over two decades, and sales director at Austin based pressing plant, Gold Rush Vinyl. Robyn Raymond - Red Spade Records owner, currently the sole woman lathe cutter in Canada, and Women in Vinyl executive board member and contributor. The Women in Vinyl Podcast co-hosts, founder Jenn D’Eugenio and contributor Robyn Raymond, share interviews with record labels, pressing plants, cutting engineers, record stores and more to give a look behind the scenes with those working in the vinyl record industry. Including tech talk discussions, to the questions about vinyl you may not know but are too afraid to ask, and everything in-between. The goal being to support overall knowledge base and career development by sharing resources through collaboration and diversity within the vinyl community. Join in and share the love for vinyl with the masses.

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