Two Guys Talking About Records - A Vinyl Community Podcast

Jim Gleason and Steve Carlson, Bleav
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Steve Carlson and Jim Gleason. A vinyl collector and a record store owner. For several years now, Steve has been visiting Jim's store every Sunday afternoon to chat about records, music and whatever else came to mind. These visits morphed into a Podcast... And now, you can join their weekly chats, as they discuss all things vinyl. From classic albums to new releases and Record Store Day Exclusives. It’s your everything Vinyl Community Podcast.

  1. 2D AGO

    Stuck in the 80s! With special guest Steve Spears! | EP 149

    This week, Steve & Jim welcome a true '80s authority: Steve Spears, creator and host of the long-running, award-winning Stuck in the '80s podcast (celebrating 20+ years and over 600 episodes!).We dive deep into the magic of the decade that gave us MTV, new wave, big hair, and unforgettable pop culture. Steve shares highlights from his incredible guest list—interviews with Rock and Roll Hall of Famers, leading artists, and pop icons who defined the era. We geek out over the music that still soundtracks our lives, from synth-heavy anthems to classic rock staples, while touching on the broader vibes of '80s movies, fashion, and memories. A big focus is Steve's exciting upcoming book, Stuck in the '80s: 20 Years of Conversations with Pop Culture Icons Who Defined a Decade (hitting shelves in March!). It's part memoir, part pop-culture history, packed with behind-the-mic stories from two decades of chats that capture why the '80s refuse to fade away. The trio also cover their most recent additions to their collections. Click here to hear the music we discuss on this episode's Spotify Playlist! Click here to listen to the Stuck In The 80s Podcast! Stuck In The 80s Website Stuck In The 80s NEW Book! • Connect with us on our Facebook Page! • Visit Steve Carlson's Vinyl Community YouTube Channel: • Visit the Radio Wasteland Records YouTube Channel: • Visit Radio Wasteland Records Online: Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1h 3m

  2. FEB 9

    The RSD '26 List! | EP 148

    The Record Store Day 2026 List dropped earlier this week and took most everyone by surprise! On this weeks episode, Steve and Jim take a deep dive into the huge number of releases - RSD Exclusives, RSD Firsts and Regional Runs - and highlight their picks and predictions! They also cover the most recent additions to their collections. Click here to hear the music we discuss on this episode's Spotify Playlist! • Connect with us on our Facebook Page! • Visit Steve Carlson's Vinyl Community YouTube Channel: • Visit the Radio Wasteland Records YouTube Channel: • Visit Radio Wasteland Records Online: Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1h 15m

  3. FEB 2

    US vs. UK Punk | EP 147

    On this week's episode of Two Guys, Steve and Jim go head-to-head on which is superior... US Punk Rock - or British Punk? (spoiler: they're still friends). The discussion touches on the history of Punk in general, but moves into each of their favorites - while showing off some albums! They also discuss a strange hype-sticker anomaly from Rhino and cover their most recent pickups. Jim even unseals an older RSD album for a chance at a super-rare Dead Milkmen pressing! What is inside?!? Click here to hear the music we discuss on this episode's Spotify Playlist! • Connect with us on our Facebook Page! • Visit Steve Carlson's Vinyl Community YouTube Channel: • Visit the Radio Wasteland Records YouTube Channel: • Visit Radio Wasteland Records Online: Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1 hr

  4. JAN 26

    Feels Like The First Time | EP 146

    This week, Steve & Jim welcome a special guest to the podcast... It's Tony from the VC Channel Loca Vinyl! Tony has been collecting records for less than a year, and the Guys (with about 40 years each under their belts) get his fresh perspective on the hobby. The three also cover their most recent pickups and additions to their collections. Click Below to visit all of Tony's YouTube Channels! • Loca Vinyl • Loca Bricks • La Lido Loca (Cruising) Click here to hear the music we discuss on this episode's Spotify Playlist! • Connect with us on our Facebook Page! • Visit Steve Carlson's Vinyl Community YouTube Channel: • Visit the Radio Wasteland Records YouTube Channel: Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1h 8m

  5. JAN 19

    Encore Presentation | EP 145

    This week on Two Guys, we're revisiting a pair of older episodes of our podcast. (thanks a lot, technical difficulties!) As such, this is an audio only week... From a couple of our very early episodes, Steve & Jim discuss Record Store Etiquette - from both the owner and customer sides! • Connect with us on our Facebook Page! • Visit Steve Carlson's Vinyl Community YouTube Channel: • Visit the Radio Wasteland Records YouTube Channel: • Visit Radio Wasteland Records Online: Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    59 min

  6. JAN 12

    Spinning Ahead in 2026 | EP 144

    We're now moving headlong into the new year... So what will 2026 bring for vinyl lovers and collectors? This week, Jim and Steve bring a special guest to look ahead. Joining the Two Guys is Ken Norton from All Media Supply. AMS is a major distributor in the music industry - and Jim's main supplier for Radio Wasteland Records. The discussion looks at some trends that everyone hopes will continue, as well as one issue that seemed inevitable - price increases. The group also touches upon Anniversary Box Sets, Audiophile Releases and even Liquid Filled Records. Click here to hear the music we discuss on this episode's Spotify Playlist! • Connect with us on our Facebook Page! • Visit Steve Carlson's Vinyl Community YouTube Channel: • Visit the Radio Wasteland Records YouTube Channel: • Visit Radio Wasteland Records Online: Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1h 3m

  7. JAN 5

    2026 New Vinyl Resolutions | EP 143

    New Year - New Spins! Kick off 2026 with Steve and Jim as they dive into their personal New Vinyl Resolutions for the year ahead. Will Steve purge? Will Jim get to the boxes in the store's back room? And what about new box sets? They also react to the shocking (but kinda poetic) shutdown of MTV's music channels across Europe on New Year's Eve—who knew those nostalgic spins on MTV 80s and 90s were still a thing? Plus, the guys geek out over their latest crate digs and recent additions to the collection. Turn it up and join the conversation— what's on your vinyl wishlist for 2026? Click here to hear the music we discuss on this episode's Spotify Playlist! • Connect with us on our Facebook Page! • Visit Steve Carlson's Vinyl Community YouTube Channel: • Visit the Radio Wasteland Records YouTube Channel: • Visit Radio Wasteland Records Online: Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    59 min

  8. 12/29/2025

    Best of '25 / Network News | EP 142

    Big news this week on Two Guys Talking About Records! Jim & Steve are now officially a part of the BLEAV Podcast Network! The Guys give some background on the network and look ahead at what this means for the show. Then, they wrap up the year in style with their 'Best Of' additions to the collections throughout 2025! Plus, as always, we'll spin through our latest pickups. Click here to hear the music we discuss on this episode's Spotify Playlist! • Connect with us on our Facebook Page! • Visit Steve Carlson's Vinyl Community YouTube Channel: • Visit the Radio Wasteland Records YouTube Channel: • Visit Radio Wasteland Records Online: Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1h 7m
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Steve Carlson and Jim Gleason. A vinyl collector and a record store owner. For several years now, Steve has been visiting Jim's store every Sunday afternoon to chat about records, music and whatever else came to mind. These visits morphed into a Podcast... And now, you can join their weekly chats, as they discuss all things vinyl. From classic albums to new releases and Record Store Day Exclusives. It’s your everything Vinyl Community Podcast.

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