Vinyl Community Podcasts

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Podcasts for, by, and featuring members of the Vinyl Community.

  1. Surface Noise | Calm Before The Storm...Natty Dread...Full?

    4h ago

    Surface Noise | Calm Before The Storm...Natty Dread...Full?

    ⏰ Time for another episode packed with lively discussion, collector insights, industry news, and plenty of opinions from around the world of vinyl record collecting as current events, collector psychology, and quality control nightmares collide in another packed to the rafters episode of Surface Noise - The Show of Record, Talking Records! This week we break down some of the biggest stories in the world of vinyl record collecting and audiophile releases. We discuss the passing of legendary music executive Clive Davis, the newly announced Marvin Gaye Definitive Sound Series (DSS) release, Rhino HiFi's highly anticipated Joni Mitchell Blue reissue, the news on how you can own a piece of the large record collection from the late frontman of Television - Tom Verlaine - and the growing reports of quality control problems surrounding the new Bob Marley UHQR releases. What do these developments mean for collectors, audiophiles, and the future of premium vinyl? Then we tackle a question every serious collector has considered: Which records will you never sell? We each share the albums we'd keep until the very end—the records you'd have to pry from our cold, dead hands. Whether they're valuable, deeply personal, impossible to replace, or simply tied to unforgettable memories, we explain why these albums have earned permanent places in our collections. If you're passionate about vinyl records, audiophile pressings, record collecting, music history, concerts, reissues, Discogs, or the Vinyl Community, this episode is packed with news, opinions, nostalgia, and conversation that every music fan can enjoy. What records would you keep forever? And what would your perfect three-act concert lineup be? Let us know in the comments! ⤵️ This. Is. Surface Noise. ⏬⏬⏬⏬   For more on host Concert Buddie: https://www.youtube.com/@ConcertBuddie https://concertbuddie.com IG: @concertbuddie   For more on guest DG Mono (Rich) from Record Collector Confessions: https://dgmono.com/confession Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/record-collector-confessions/id1752312714 Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/1qC1gX85hm3xSswWJMbTWB?si=b554f16dd2e54d0a   For more on Arnaldo (fidelios_frequency):  https://www.youtube.com/@fidelios_frequency IG: @fidelios_frequency   For more on Chris (Groove Seeker): https://www.youtube.com/@Groove_Seeker IG: @thegrooveseeker   For more on Jason Roxas: https://www.youtube.com/@JasonRoxas     For more information on Vinyl Community Podcasts: https://vinylcommunitypodcasts.com . . . . .   Don't forget to visit FOTS (friends of the show) Vinyl Storage Solutions for the BEST sleeves to protect your best records (and your worst). Save 10% using the code(s) below: VCP10   For more information on the Spinz Vinyl App for IOS and taking your collecting game to the next level, get your free download here:  https://apps.apple.com/us/app/spinz-vinyl-record-scanner/id6758249212

    1h 14m
  2. Chasing Better Sound | Are Your Speakers Wrong for Your Room?

    20h ago

    Chasing Better Sound | Are Your Speakers Wrong for Your Room?

    Join us on the next Chasing Better Sound as hosts David Bianco and Louie V. welcome Steve DeHarde of Bedrock Audio for a practical conversation about choosing the right speakers for your room. Steve is an audio expert and acoustic specialist widely known as the speaker designer and owner of Bedrock Audio, and a consultant at House of Stereo in Jacksonville, Florida.   Before chasing the next upgrade, it’s worth asking a bigger question: is the speaker the problem, or is the room? We’ll discuss how room size, layout, acoustics, speaker design, listening levels, and bass management all shape what you actually hear. Topics include: What’s a safe listening level? Should you think about the room or gear first? How room size and shape impact speaker choice room acoustics and common setup mistakes. Different speaker types and where they work best. Bass management, subwoofers, and avoiding bloat. If you’re building your first serious system or trying to get more from the gear you already own, this episode is about making smarter choices for better sound. Tune in, and tune it up!   🔉🔉🔉🔉🔉   For more on guest Steve DeHarde of Bedrock Audio: https://bedrock-audio.com https://houseofstereo.com   For more on David Bianco (Safe & Sound Texas Audio Excursion): https://www.youtube.com/@SafeAndSoundTXAudioExcursion IG: @audio_excursion   For more on Louie V. (Vinyl Latte): https://www.youtube.com/@VinylLatte IG: @vinyllattecafe shop: vinyl-latte-shop.fourthwall.com   For more information on Vinyl Community Podcasts: https://vinylcommunitypodcasts.com

    1h 4m
  3. Pour One, Play One | Episode 3: Next Round on Chris (Stylus Meets Vinyl)

    1d ago

    Pour One, Play One | Episode 3: Next Round on Chris (Stylus Meets Vinyl)

    Back in the Tap Room, on this episode of Pour One, Play One host Alex from Columbus, Jason A and Americana Sam are joined by special guest Chris from the YouTube channel Stylus Meets Vinyl for an engaging conversation that blends great music, vinyl records, and a favorite beverage. As always, each participant brings a carefully selected beverage and vinyl pairing, creating a laid-back discussion filled with music appreciation, collecting insights, and plenty of laughs. If you're a longtime vinyl enthusiast, a casual collector, or simply a fan of discovering new music, this episode offers a fun look into the records, artists, and albums that continue to inspire passionate collectors. Grab your favorite drink, drop the needle, and join us for another edition of Pour One, Play One. Cheers! 🍻🎶   Alex's Pairing: So by Peter Gabriel + Dank Charmer Terpene IPA from Columbus Brewing Company (Columbus, OH) Jason's Pairing: The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars by David Bowie + Intergalactic Mango Pale Ale from Trench Brewing (Prince George, British Columbia) Americana Sam's Pairing: American Beauty by Grateful Dead + Heavenly Trip Juicy IPA from Devil's Backbone Brewing (Roseland, VA) Chris' Pairing: George Thorogood and the Destroyers (Self Titled Debut) + Party Dad IPA by Nickel Brook Brewing (Ontario)   ⤵️ ⤵️ ⤵️ ⤵️   For more on special guest Chris (Stylus Meets Vinyl): https://www.youtube.com/@StylusMeetsVinyl   For more on Alex from Columbus (Beer & Vinyl): https://www.youtube.com/@beerandvinyl https://beerandvinyl.com/   For more information on Americana Sam:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Americanasam1994 IG: @americanasam94   For more information on Vinyl Community Podcasts: https://vinylcommunitypodcasts.com

    52 min
  4. Surface Noise | Bonus Trax: The "Right" Time to Quit the "VC"?

    3d ago

    Surface Noise | Bonus Trax: The "Right" Time to Quit the "VC"?

    Headed into ⏱ overtime here with these Surface Noise: BONUS TRAX! Inspired by a recent video editorial courtesy of VCP's own Americana Sam, the panel digs into the subsequent discussions in the Vinyl Community to ask a thought-provoking question: is there ever a "right time" to step away from creating content on YouTube? Sure, talking records is fun, but at what point does it feel like a bore? A chore? Or make you a whore to the algorithm? You might be surprised by some of the takes expressed. Do you think the "VC" has officially "jumped the shark"? Thankfully the Bong Man, "Al Pacino" joins at the very end of the show to keep this from getting too heavy a deep dive. 🤲🏼 If you're a longtime creator, occasional contributor, or dedicated viewer, we'll explore the challenges, motivations, and realities of participating in the Vinyl Community and what keeps creators engaged—or encourages them to move on. Only on these BONUS TRAX!   ⏬⏬⏬⏬   For more on host Concert Buddie: https://www.youtube.com/@ConcertBuddie https://concertbuddie.com IG: @concertbuddie   For more on guest Alex from Columbus (Beer & Vinyl), also the host of "Pour One, Play One" here on VCP: https://www.youtube.com/@beerandvinyl https://beerandvinyl.com   For more on Arnaldo (fidelios_frequency):  https://www.youtube.com/@fidelios_frequency IG: @fidelios_frequency   For more on Chris (Groove Seeker): https://www.youtube.com/@Groove_Seeker IG: @thegrooveseeker   For more on Jason Roxas: https://www.youtube.com/@JasonRoxas   For more on the immortal Jose Moreno Rahn (aka John Bong, aka Al Pacino): https://www.youtube.com/@josemorenorahn https://auroracentralrecords.bandcamp.com   For more information on Vinyl Community Podcasts: https://vinylcommunitypodcasts.com . . . . .   Don't forget to visit FOTS (friends of the show) Vinyl Storage Solutions for the BEST sleeves to protect your best records (and your worst). Save 10% using the code(s) below: VCP10   For more information on the Spinz Vinyl App for IOS and taking your collecting game to the next level, get your free download here:  https://apps.apple.com/us/app/spinz-vinyl-record-scanner/id6758249212

    1h 5m
  5. Surface Noise | What's Up with These Record Prices? And More Record Store Headscratchers...

    Jun 19

    Surface Noise | What's Up with These Record Prices? And More Record Store Headscratchers...

    Another week, another Surface Noise: The Show of Record, Talking Records! This time, we're diving into the latest vinyl record collecting news and current events (the Marley UHQR's have shipped - let's go!), including a firsthand recap of VinylCon New York from our panelists on the scene. What was the atmosphere like? How was attendance? What records were turning heads, and what trends are collectors talking about coming out of one of the hobby's most talked-about events? Next, we tackle a topic that every collector has experienced at some point: retail headaches. Why are some record stores pricing used copies of recent releases at full MSRP? Should cosmetically damaged records receive automatic discounts? Where is the line between fair pricing and collector frustration? We'll share stories, opinions, and real-world examples from both sides of the record store counter. Then, inspired by recent discussions in the Vinyl Community, we ask a thought-provoking question: If you're passionate about vinyl records, record collecting, record stores, music fandom, live concerts, audiophile culture, Discogs, crate digging, and the ever-evolving Vinyl Community, this episode is packed with discussion, debate, and plenty of opportunities to join the conversation.   This. Is. Surface Noise. ⏬⏬⏬⏬   For more on host Concert Buddie: https://www.youtube.com/@ConcertBuddie https://concertbuddie.com IG: @concertbuddie   For more on guest Alex from Columbus (Beer & Vinyl), also the host of "Pour One, Play One" here on VCP: https://www.youtube.com/@beerandvinyl https://beerandvinyl.com   For more on Arnaldo (fidelios_frequency):  https://www.youtube.com/@fidelios_frequency IG: @fidelios_frequency   For more on Chris (Groove Seeker): https://www.youtube.com/@Groove_Seeker IG: @thegrooveseeker   For more on Jason Roxas: https://www.youtube.com/@JasonRoxas     For more information on Vinyl Community Podcasts: https://vinylcommunitypodcasts.com . . . . .   Don't forget to visit FOTS (friends of the show) Vinyl Storage Solutions for the BEST sleeves to protect your best records (and your worst). Save 10% using the code(s) below: VCP10   For more information on the Spinz Vinyl App for IOS and taking your collecting game to the next level, get your free download here:  https://apps.apple.com/us/app/spinz-vinyl-record-scanner/id6758249212

    1h 3m
  6. Surface Noise | Bonus Trax: Summon The Vinyl Genie

    Jun 15

    Surface Noise | Bonus Trax: Summon The Vinyl Genie

    For our next trick on Surface Noise, these BONUS TRAX summon the "Vinyl Genie" 🧞‍♂️   If you could be granted one wish related to music, vinyl records, collecting, reissues, concerts, your favorite artists, or the hobby itself, what would it be? Would you bring back a long out-of-print album, attend a legendary concert from the past, see a dream reissue finally become reality, or change something about the record collecting world altogether? We'll reveal our own wishes and explore the possibilities that collectors and music fans often dream about.  Then, we dive into one of the more fascinating aspects of record collecting: the fine line between collector preferences and collector quirks. Why do some collectors obsess over cut-out notches, saw cuts, drill holes, promo stamps, corner dings, hype stickers, original shrink wrap, and other perceived flaws, while others barely give them a second thought? At what point does personal preference become collecting OCD, and why do these details matter so much to some collectors while remaining completely irrelevant to others? Record collecting is filled with dreams, debates, preferences, and peculiarities—and we're diving into all of them. Let us know where you stand on these topics (and others) that keep the vinyl community talking!   ⏬⏬⏬⏬   For more on host Concert Buddie: https://www.youtube.com/@ConcertBuddie https://concertbuddie.com IG: @concertbuddie   For more on Arnaldo (fidelios_frequency):  https://www.youtube.com/@fidelios_frequency IG: @fidelios_frequency   For more on Chris (Groove Seeker): https://www.youtube.com/@Groove_Seeker IG: @thegrooveseeker   For more on David Bianco (Safe & Sound Texas Audio Excursion): https://www.youtube.com/@SafeAndSoundTXAudioExcursion IG: @audio_excursion   For more on Jason Roxas: https://www.youtube.com/@JasonRoxas     For more information on Vinyl Community Podcasts: https://vinylcommunitypodcasts.com . . . . .   Don't forget to visit FOTS (friends of the show) Vinyl Storage Solutions for the BEST sleeves to protect your best records (and your worst). Save 10% using the code(s) below: VCP10   For more information on the Spinz Vinyl App for IOS and taking your collecting game to the next level, get your free download here:  https://apps.apple.com/us/app/spinz-vinyl-record-scanner/id6758249212

    58 min
  7. Surface Noise | Are We Over Thinking Vinyl Record Collecting?

    Jun 12

    Surface Noise | Are We Over Thinking Vinyl Record Collecting?

    Welcome to another episode of Surface Noise: The Show of Record, Talking Records as we dive into the latest happenings in the world of vinyl record collecting, music fandom, and the hobby we all love. This week, we kick things off with the biggest current events in vinyl collecting, including industry news, record show calendars, new releases, and the stories collectors are talking about right now. Then we tackle a question that many collectors have wrestled with: Is over-analysis taking the fun out of record collecting? From obsessing over matrix numbers and stampers to endless debates about pressings, mastering, and sound quality, has the hobby become too focused on perfection and not enough on enjoying the music? Next, we summon the Vinyl Genie. If granted you one wish related to records, music, collecting, reissues, concerts, artists, or the hobby itself, what would you choose? Whether you're a seasoned vinyl enthusiast, casual record buyer, audiophile, crate digger, Discogs hunter, or music fan, this episode is packed with discussion, opinions, and plenty of opportunities to join the conversation.  This. Is. Surface Noise. ⏬⏬⏬⏬   For more on host Concert Buddie: https://www.youtube.com/@ConcertBuddie https://concertbuddie.com IG: @concertbuddie   For more on Arnaldo (fidelios_frequency):  https://www.youtube.com/@fidelios_frequency IG: @fidelios_frequency   For more on Chris (Groove Seeker): https://www.youtube.com/@Groove_Seeker IG: @thegrooveseeker   For more on David Bianco (Safe & Sound Texas Audio Excursion): https://www.youtube.com/@SafeAndSoundTXAudioExcursion IG: @audio_excursion   For more on Jason Roxas: https://www.youtube.com/@JasonRoxas     For more information on Vinyl Community Podcasts: https://vinylcommunitypodcasts.com . . . . .   Don't forget to visit FOTS (friends of the show) Vinyl Storage Solutions for the BEST sleeves to protect your best records (and your worst). Save 10% using the code(s) below: VCP10   For more information on the Spinz Vinyl App for IOS and taking your collecting game to the next level, get your free download here:  https://apps.apple.com/us/app/spinz-vinyl-record-scanner/id6758249212

    54 min
  8. Surface Noise | Bonus Trax: Setting the Record Straight on the "Vinyl Summit", Plus Recent Finds (incl. Austin)

    Jun 8

    Surface Noise | Bonus Trax: Setting the Record Straight on the "Vinyl Summit", Plus Recent Finds (incl. Austin)

    Don't mind us, we're just the last of the vendors wheeling out of the Austin Record Convention finishing up with our patented BONUS TRAX. But before we get out of Austin, word around the campfire was our last Surface Noise show before the break may have not been received appropriately as it relates to our initial discussion on the looming fall "Vinyl Summit" in Salina, KS from the fine folks at Acoustic Sounds/Analogue Productions. We attempt to dispel the myths and motivations of why we said what we said, and continue to maintain our support for the endeavor. After that housekeeping, we close the show sharing some of our Austin pickups and other latest finds, so you may need a cold one to tame down the HEAT we present - it's the good/good.  VIP status - revoked - it comes with the territory...now cuddle up to these BONUS TRAX to make your record collecting world just a little brighter!   Feast your eyes on all the information about the "Vinyl Summit" here: https://www.vinylsummit.com     ⏬⏬⏬⏬   For more on host Concert Buddie: https://www.youtube.com/@ConcertBuddie https://concertbuddie.com IG: @concertbuddie   For more on Arnaldo (fidelios_frequency):  https://www.youtube.com/@fidelios_frequency IG: @fidelios_frequency   For more on Chris (Groove Seeker): https://www.youtube.com/@Groove_Seeker IG: @thegrooveseeker   For more on the immortal Jose Moreno Rahn (aka John Bong, aka Al Pacino): https://www.youtube.com/@josemorenorahn https://auroracentralrecords.bandcamp.com   For more on Jason Roxas: https://www.youtube.com/@JasonRoxas   For more information on Vinyl Community Podcasts: https://vinylcommunitypodcasts.com   . . . .   Don't forget to visit FOTS (friends of the show) Vinyl Storage Solutions for the BEST sleeves to protect your best records (and your worst). Save 10% using the code(s) below: VCP10   For more information on the Spinz Vinyl App for IOS and taking your collecting game to the next level, get your free download here:  https://apps.apple.com/us/app/spinz-vinyl-record-scanner/id6758249212

    1 hr
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Podcasts for, by, and featuring members of the Vinyl Community.

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  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
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