The Friday Vinyl Club Podcast – Albums, Vinyl Records, Personal Music Memories and Stories

@jamieb1nine73

Friday Vinyl Club Podcast is a music podcast where every day is Friday and every album tells a personal story. Hosted by Jamie, each episode invites a guest to bring a meaningful record or album, and talk about the music, memories, and moments tied to it. From classic albums to modern favourites, the show explores vinyl culture, record collecting, and music nostalgia, celebrating the deep personal connections we all have with music. The show naturally explores vinyl culture, record collecting, live gigs, songwriting, album artwork, and the rituals of listening properly to a full record.

  1. The Beatles – Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band: @Vinylbenjy on Beatles Shower Songs, Amazon's Glitch, His 18-Copy Obsession Obsession and beyond| The Lemon Twigs | Tchotchke | McCartney Live

    5D AGO

    The Beatles – Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band: @Vinylbenjy on Beatles Shower Songs, Amazon's Glitch, His 18-Copy Obsession Obsession and beyond| The Lemon Twigs | Tchotchke | McCartney Live

    Welcome to The Friday Vinyl Club Podcast — where every day feels like Friday and every record tells a story. This episode, I’m delighted to be joined by Benjy from New York. Better known as @vinylbenjy to his thousands of followers on Instagram, Benjy has been a cornerstone of the online vinyl community for nearly a decade, sharing the pressings, the artwork, and the personal histories that make physical media so vital. Benjy’s pick is the 1967 cultural earthquake Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band by The Beatles. Credited as the first time musicians truly created an album rather than just a set of songs, it remains a kaleidoscopic world that listeners are still getting lost in over half a century later. Benjy takes us back to his "old soul" childhood on Long Island, where singing "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds" in the shower and navigating his father's massive CD collection laid the foundation for a collection that now boasts 18 different variants of this one iconic masterpiece. Along the way we hear: ​The Happy Accident: How a 14-year-old Benjy ordered a CD on Amazon and accidentally received a vinyl 7" instead, sparking a lifelong obsession with the format.​The Sitar Secret: The evolution of George Harrison’s Indian influence, from a prop on the set of Help! to the spiritual centerpiece "Within You Without You."​The 18-Copy Obsession: A deep dive into Benjy’s favorite pressings, including the legendary UK Mono, the Israeli stereo cut, and a rare Japanese copy with the iconic obi strip.​The "Day in the Life" Magic: Breaking down the speechless awe of how two unrelated song fragments were stitched together by a chaotic orchestral climax.​Long Island Vinyl Nights: Benji’s work building a real-world community through spinning records at a local gluten-free brewery.​The Beatles Tin Lunchbox: From a childhood gift at a Las Vegas Cirque du Soleil show to a daily office companion—memories that are truly portable.For our Friday Spin Recommendation: Benjy delivers a modern-retro "starter pack" for your ears! Stick around for his top recommendations of bands keeping the 60s spirit alive: ​The Lemon Twigs: Specifically the track "My Golden Years" from their latest album A Dream Is All We Know.​Tchotchke: The 60s-inspired rock powerhouse and their recent release Playin’ Dumb.Hear key tracks from Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band on our playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5RFUQ5XCWs8cykh339KYYN?si=Les283YSR7iuqLLd-2t-2Q⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: @jamieb1nine73 Email: thefridayvinylclub@hotmail.com What was the first record you played on a family turntable? Or did you, like Benjy, start your collection through a happy accident? Send us a message — we’d love to feature listener stories in a future episode. Keywords: The Beatles, Sgt. Pepper, Vinyl Records, Vinyl Community, Long Island, The Lemon Twigs, Tchotchke, Paul McCartney, Record Collection, Classic Rock. #TheBeatles #SgtPepper #Vinyl #MusicPodcast #VinylBenjy #TheLemonTwigs #Tchotchke #60sMusic #RecordCollection #ClassicRock #McCartney

    33 min
  2. Artist Spotlight: Tom Odell — The Bridge Between Us: Our Papa-Son Journey from Long Way Down to A Wonderful Life | Another Love | Black Friday| Heal | Best Day Of My Life | When I Close My Eyes

    FEB 6

    Artist Spotlight: Tom Odell — The Bridge Between Us: Our Papa-Son Journey from Long Way Down to A Wonderful Life | Another Love | Black Friday| Heal | Best Day Of My Life | When I Close My Eyes

    Welcome to The Friday Vinyl Club Podcast — where every day feels like Friday and every record tells a story. There’s a beautiful moment when your child introduces you to their music for the first time. This is our story. This week’s episode is a deeply personal Artist Spotlight on Tom Odell, recorded with my son Ollie. From the day a 12-year-old Ollie flipped the script and played me “Another Love” in 2013, to our most recent night together at Manchester’s Co-op Live Arena in 2025, we reflect on how Tom’s songs have quietly marked the chapters of our lives and strengthened the Papa/Son bond between us. We share the Ferris Bueller moment — Papa busting Ollie out of school for a London album launch (and the mild panic of getting an underage fan into the venue 😬), the creation and curation of our charity gift photo book we were blessed to present to Tom on behalf of 100 of his fans at the London Roundhouse, and a rare, light-hearted clip from a Leeds Black Friday launch where Tom improvises a song about a burger menu 🍔🎹. We also talk about being part of the global “Tom Family” and the amazing friends we have made through Tom and his music. Despite the arenas, the awards, and the billions of streams, Tom remains exactly what drew us in all those years ago — warm, authentic, and human. By unanimous decision, we cheat and 2 Tom Odell records are officially welcomed into the Friday Vinyl Club. 🎧 Tune in to find out which ones - they might not be what you think — and why his journey feels so closely tied to our own. #tomodell #vinyl #blackfriday #anotherlove #vinylcommunity 🎧 Listen Along Hear key tracks from the featured artist on the Friday Vinyl Club Podcast Playlist:⁠https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5RFUQ5XCWs8cykh339KYYN?si=Les283YSR7iuqLLd-2t-2Q⁠⁠ 📬 Connect With Us : Instagram: @jamieb1nine73 Email: thefridayvinylclub@hotmail.com Are you part of the "Tom Family"? Did you contribute to the photo book or catch a show on the Black Friday or A Wonderful Life tours? Send us a message — we’d love to feature your stories in a future episode. Keywords: Tom Odell, Another Love, Long Way Down, Wrong Crowd, Jubilee Road, Monsters, Best Day Of My Life, Black Friday, A Wonderful Life, Vinyl Community, UK Singer-Songwriter, Live Music Memories, Record Collecting, Leeds Wardrobe, Manchester Co-op Live, John Allison. #music #vinyl #records #TomOdell #AnotherLove #LongWay Down #BlackFriday #AWonderfulLife #VinylCollection #LiveMusic #TheFridayVinylClub #PapaSonMusic

    46 min
  3. Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds – No More Shall We Part: Plus Coffee Girl Katrine on 'The Vortex' and the Power of Community | Mitski | Flea | Neu Sierra | Robyn |Bowie / Swift

    JAN 30

    Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds – No More Shall We Part: Plus Coffee Girl Katrine on 'The Vortex' and the Power of Community | Mitski | Flea | Neu Sierra | Robyn |Bowie / Swift

    Welcome to The Friday Vinyl Club Podcast — where every day feels like Friday and every record tells a story. This episode, I’m delighted to be joined by the incredible Katrine from Copenhagen. A dear friend and founder of the Nick Cave fan community The Vortex, Katrine joins us to discuss a record that bridges the gap between haunting beauty and deep personal history. Katrine’s pick is the 2001 masterpiece No More Shall We Part by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds. Marking Cave's return after a four-year hiatus, the album is a profound exploration of faith, love, and the fragile fear of losing what we cherish. Katrine takes us back to her childhood in the Danish countryside, where her father’s avid vinyl collection—featuring everything from Pink Floyd and Leonard Cohen and her Mother taught her the "model man" was David Bowie, all laying the foundation for her own musical journey. Along the way, we explore: ​The Family Vinyl Collection: How Katrine came to "curate" some of her father's original vinyl collection a​The Power of Memory: The deeply moving story of listening to this album with her mother and how a live performance years later brought some "lost" memories rushing back.​The Hidden Gems: Beyond the more well known, we dive into the comedic genius of "God is in the House," the lyrical brilliance of "Darker With the Day," and the "chef’s kiss" transition between "Oh My Lord" and "Sweetheart Come."​The Vortex Community: A look at how a Bad Seed Tee Vee chatroom sparked a real life community named by Bad Seed band member Warren Ellis ​The "Coffee Girl" Origin Story: How a simple ritual of cheers-ing Nick Cave with a coffee cup led to the man himself calling Katrine his "Danish Coffee Girl" and signing books specifically for her.​The "Concert Aunt": Katrine embraces her role as the family's dedicated barrier-seeker, from passing the vinyl tradition to her 15-year-old daughter to queuing 10 hours for Taylor Swift.Friday Spin: Katrine delivers a diverse "starter pack" for your ears! Stick around for her top recommendations, including the alternative-pop powerhouse Mitski, the upcoming solo work from Flea, Robyn a Swedish Pop icon & her Danish obsession, Neu Sierra. Hear key tracks from No More Shall We Part on our playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5RFUQ5XCWs8cykh339KYYN?si=Les283YSR7iuqLLd-2t-2Q⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: @jamieb1nine73Email: thefridayvinylclub@hotmail.com What was the first record you played on a family turntable? Send us a message — we’d love to feature listener stories in a future episode. Keywords: Nick Cave, The Bad Seeds, No More Shall We Part, Vinyl Records, The Vortex, Copenhagen, Mitski, Neu Sierra, Robyn, Flea, Music Memories, Record Collection. #NickCave #TheBadSeeds #NoMoreShallWePart #Vinyl #MusicPodcast #TheVortex #NeuSierra #Mitski #RecordCollection #DanishMusic #AlternativeRock 🎧 Listen Along | 📬 Connect With Us | 💬 Share your vinyl memories!

    50 min
  4. The Tonearm 2 – Listener Feedback Plus Del Amitri| Live Aid | Neil Diamond | Tom Odell | Pink Floyd Liquid Vinyl| Taylor Swift| Iona Luke | Friday Vinyl Club Recap

    JAN 23

    The Tonearm 2 – Listener Feedback Plus Del Amitri| Live Aid | Neil Diamond | Tom Odell | Pink Floyd Liquid Vinyl| Taylor Swift| Iona Luke | Friday Vinyl Club Recap

    Welcome to The Friday Vinyl Club Podcast — where every day feels like Friday and every record tells a story. “The Tonearm" is the 2nd of our occasional spin off episode where Jamie and Emma catch up on everything happening in their world—from podcast milestones and fresh vinyl finds to live gigs and listener feedback. We also celebrate a huge milestone: reaching 10 episodes! We look back at the feedback from our most recent podcast episodes: ​Episode 7: Our niece Emily joined us to share her gig-going adventures and introduced us to Fontaines D.C. (Skinty Fia), plus recommendations for Kneecap and A Pinch of Snuff.​Episode 8: A full family chat spotlighting Olivia Dean. We track our journey following her rise to fame and that incredible Hootenanny performance.​Episode 9: Andy from Birmingham joined us to discuss the cinematic sounds of Editors’ The Weight of Your Love.​Episode 10: Our latest release featuring Britain's Got Talent Golden Buzzer winner Will Burns, diving deep into the history of The Human League’s iconic album, DARE!.What’s Spinning: Gigs & Vinyl Finds​The Scottish Tour: Jamie shares his solo trip to see Del Amitri at the historic Usher Hall and the legendary Glasgow Barrowlands.​London Highlights: Reflections on the Live Aid musical (Just For One Day) and how the Neil Diamond film Song Sung Blue led to a lucky double-album vinyl find.​New Zealand Mail Day: Unboxing a signed Mental Notes tribute from Lachie Holt and his students, along with a copy of Cowboy Dan.​Pink Floyd Liquid Vinyl: We discuss Ollie’s stunning, liquid-filled edition of Wish You Were Here and answer your questions on how it actually plays!We’ve now featured 47 diverse albums submitted into our Instagram Friday Vinyl Club - This week, we highlight two standout stories: ​Romany’s Pick: The Best Day Of My Life by Tom Odell. A moving tribute to how Tom’s music serves as a lifeline and a source of hope. (Plus, a teaser for our upcoming Tom Odell Artist Spotlight!)​Laura’s Pick (Canada): Sad Necessary by Milky Chance. Laura shares an empowering story about how a gig in Manchester gave her the confidence to start attending shows solo. ​Friday Recommendations ​ Emma’s Pick: Officially stepping into her "Swiftie" era after watching the Eras Tour on Disney+.​Jamie’s Pick: Iona Luke, a rising independent singer-songwriter from Cambridge. Check out "Violence" "Cowboy Boots" and "Voices on the TV."Hear key tracks from all episodes on the Friday Vinyl Club Podcast Playlist:Listen on Spotify Instagram: @jamieb1nine73 Email: thefridayvinylclub@hotmail.com 💬 Share your music memories!Send us a message on Instagram — we’d love to feature your story in a future episode. Keywords: Friday Vinyl Club, Tom Odell, Milky Chance, Iona Luke, Taylor Swift, Fontaines D.C., Olivia Dean, Editors, The Human League, Del Amitri, Neil Diamond, Pink Floyd, Blood Records, solo gig going, record collecting. #music #vinyl #records #TomOdell #MilkyChance #IonaLuke #TaylorSwift #FontainesDC #OliviaDean #Editors #TheHumanLeague #DelAmitri #NeilDiamond #PinkFloyd #BloodRecords 🎙️ Episode Recaps: The Story So Far💿 What’s Spinning: Gigs & Vinyl Finds📸 Instagram Friday Vinyl Club🌟 Friday Recommendations🎧 Listen Along📬 Connect With Us

    37 min
  5. The Human League – Dare: Plus Will Burns on his Journey from Kylie Minogue to Kate Bush and the Ant & Dec BGT Golden Buzzer that changed everything. / Deacon Blue / Nirvana

    JAN 16

    The Human League – Dare: Plus Will Burns on his Journey from Kylie Minogue to Kate Bush and the Ant & Dec BGT Golden Buzzer that changed everything. / Deacon Blue / Nirvana

    Welcome to The Friday Vinyl Club Podcast — where every day feels like Friday and every record tells a story. This episode, I’m delighted to be joined by the incredibly talented Will Burns. Originally from Leeds, Will is the comedy impressionist who captured the nation’s attention on Britain’s Got Talent in 2025, earning a Golden Buzzer and a place in the semi-finals. While he’s famous for his voices, today we’re talking about his deep-rooted passion for the synthesizers and style of the early 80s. Will’s pick is the 1981 masterpiece "DARE!" by The Human League. A record that defined an era, "DARE!" perfectly captured the shift from avant-garde electronic experimentation to the polished, global pop perfection that redefined the charts. Before we dive into the tracks, Will takes us back to his first "public performance." He shares a brilliant story of standing in a church aisle as a toddler, interrupting the hymns to demand the congregation "put Kylie on" so he could sing "Can't Get You Out of My Head." We also explore his late-blooming love for vinyl, which began not with a vintage find, but with a £30 Black Friday turntable and a copy of Nirvana’s "Nevermind". From those modest beginnings, Will has built a staggering collection of over 1,000 records! Along the way, we explore: The Family Influence: A "healthy mix" of his father’s Celtic roots and Van Morrison paired with his mother’s love for New Wave pioneers like Depeche Mode and Bronski Beat—the perfect foundation for his "better late than never" musical awakening. The "Sliding Doors" Moment: The incredible history of Phil Oakey recruiting two teenagers from the Crazy Daisy nightclub to save a band that was on the brink of collapse. The Vogue Aesthetic: The story behind the iconic album cover, inspired by the high-fashion world of Vogue magazine, marking the band's transition into their "glam" era. The Accidental Anthem: Why the band originally dismissed "Don't You Want Me" as a throwaway "Des O'Connor" song and buried it as the final track on the album. From BGT to Synth-Pop: Will reflects on his Britain’s Got Talent experience, including his brilliant comedic twist on the classic "Don’t You Want Me." Friday Spin: Stick around for Will's "Friday Spin" recommendation—the atmospheric genius of the 2005 double album Aerial by the iconic Kate Bush! Hear key tracks from "DARE!" on the Friday Vinyl Club Podcast Playlist:⁠https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5RFUQ5XCWs8cykh339KYYN?si=Les283YSR7iuqLLd-2t-2Q⁠⁠ Instagram: @jamieb1nine73Email: thefridayvinylclub@hotmail.com What was the first record you played "to death" on a family turntable? Send us a message — we’d love to feature listener stories in a future episode. Keywords: Human League, Dare, Will Burns, Synth-Pop, Britain's Got Talent, Vinyl Records, Music Memories, Kylie Minogue, Kate Bush, 80s Music, Record Collection, Comedy and Music, Phil Oakey. #HumanLeague #Dare #Vinyl #MusicPodcast #SynthPop #WillBurns #BGT #RecordCollection #80sMusic #KylieMinogue #KateBush #NewWave #Leeds 🎧 Listen Along 📬 Connect With Us 💬 Share your vinyl memories!

    44 min
  6. Editors – The Weight of Your Love: Plus Andy’s Journey from Borrowed Guitars to Crowded House Tribute Band | OMD / The Jam / Paul Weller/Neil Finn /SUPALUNG

    JAN 9

    Editors – The Weight of Your Love: Plus Andy’s Journey from Borrowed Guitars to Crowded House Tribute Band | OMD / The Jam / Paul Weller/Neil Finn /SUPALUNG

    Welcome to The Friday Vinyl Club Podcast — where every day feels like Friday and every record tells a story. This episode, I’m delighted to be joined by Andy Thomas from Birmingham. I first met Andy back at a gig in 2007, and over the years, I’ve had the privilege of becoming great friends with him and his family—I even once shared the stage with him to play tambourine for his Crowded House tribute band, Crowded Out! Andy’s pick for this episode is the 2013 album The Weight of Your Love by the British band Editors. Recorded live in Nashville, this record marked a significant shift for the band, embracing a fresh Americana vibe with a cinematic sound. Before we dive into the tracks, Andy takes us back to his very first musical memories. He shares a wonderful story of being a "wannabe drummer" in the early 70's, using a household pouffé as a bass drum and paintbrushes for drumsticks to play along to Top of the Pops. We also discuss his first experiences with vinyl—from The Sweet’s Teenage Rampage to his eventual graduation to full-length albums like The Boomtown Rats’ A Tonic for the Troops. Along the way, we explore: ​The Live Evolution: Andy’s first concert experience with OMD at the Birmingham Odeon in 1981 and his deep dive into The Jam.​Becoming a Musician: How a "rubbish" borrowed guitar and a passion for Paul Weller led him from the bedroom to fronting the Crowded House Tribute Band Crowded Out​The Crowded House Connection: Our mutual love for Neil Finn and the unique magic of live shows that change every single night.​Friday Spin: Stick around for Andy's "Friday Spin" recommendation—the fantastic sounds of SUPALUNG!Hear key tracks from The Weight of Your Love on the Friday Vinyl Club Podcast Playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5RFUQ5XCWs8cykh339KYYN?si=Les283YSR7iuqLLd-2t-2Q ​Instagram: @jamieb1nine73​Email: thefridayvinylclub@hotmail.comWhat was the first record you played "to death" on a family turntable? Send us a message — we’d love to feature listener stories in a future episode. Keywords: Editors, The Weight of Your Love, Andy Thomas, Birmingham Music, The Jam, Crowded House, OMD, The Sweet, Vinyl, Music Community, Live Gigs, Post-Punk, Americana, Record Collection. #Editors #TheWeightOfYourLove #Vinyl #MusicPodcast #TheJam #CrowdedHouse #LiveMusic #RecordCollection #NewMusic #Birmingham #PostPunk 🎧 Listen Along📬 Connect With Us💬 Share your vinyl memories!

    30 min
  7. JAN 1

    Artist Spotlight: Olivia Dean — A Family Affair: Star Quality, Yoga, and Knitting | The Art of Loving / Messy

    Welcome to The Friday Vinyl Club Podcast — where every day feels like Friday and every record tells a story. This Artist Spotlight episode features our family favourite Olivia Dean. I’m joined by my son Ollie and my wife Emma as we "Dive" into our memories attached to her music. From first hearing her vocals on Loyle Carner’s Hugo in 2022 to the stunning Art of Loving Album in 2025, We discuss her songs, her incredible star quality, our chance encounters with her and her band, and chat about our special family moments watching from a distance her rise to global stardom along the way.A true highlight of this episode is an exclusive clip from a 2025 album launch in Leeds. We were lucky enough to ask Olivia a personal question: With the "crazy" rise to fame she’s experienced, how does she manage to keep her feet on the ground? Her answer is as warm and authentic as her songwriting, involving best friends, yoga, and even a bit of knitting! By unanimous decision, one of Olivia’s incredible records is officially submitted to the Friday Vinyl Club. Tune in to find out which one made the cut and also - why does Jamie feels so "paternal" about her remarkable journey? 🎧 Listen AlongHear key tracks from the featured artist on the Friday Vinyl Club Podcast Playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5RFUQ5XCWs8cykh339KYYN?si=Les283YSR7iuqLLd-2t-2Q⁠ 📬 Connect With Us : Instagram: @jamieb1nine73Email: thefridayvinylclub@hotmail.com 💬 Share your Olivia Dean memories!Did you catch her at a small acoustic show or one of her sold-out arenas? Send us a message — we’d love to feature listener stories in a future episode. Keywords: Olivia Dean, Messy, The Art of Loving, Vinyl Community, UK Soul, Live Music Memories, Record Collecting, Finn Wigan, Manchester Academy, Leeds Wardrobe, Hugo, Loyle Carner. #music #vinyl #records #OliviaDean #LoyleCarner #Messy #TheArtOfLoving #MusicInterview #VinylCollection #NewMusic #LiveMusic #TheFridayVinylClub

    34 min
  8. 12/19/2025

    Fontaines D.C. – Skinty Fia: Plus Emily’s Journey from Blondie to her Mosh Pit Community | Kneecap

    Welcome to The Friday Vinyl Club Podcast — where every day feels like Friday and every record tells a story. This episode I’m delighted to welcome my beautiful niece, Emily, for a deep dive into her vinyl pick: Skinty Fia (2022) by Irish rock band Fontaines D.C. Emily shares warm, early musical memories, citing her mum's influence (Celine Dion, Bee Gees) before her own tastes turned to heavier rock (Black Sabbath) and, eventually, the punk and DIY music scene where she found her community and confidence at live gigs. She explains how the energetic and poetic nature of Skinty Fia became a driving soundtrack to her running, and we delve into the album's dark themes and striking cover art, featuring the extinct Irish Elk. Along the way, we touch on her love of intimate music venues like The Trades Club and The Piece Hall, her tendency to crowdsurf, the controversial brilliance of Irish hip-hop band Kneecap, and her thoughts on coloured vinyl. Stick around until the end to hear her current recommendations, including the ethereal sounds of Soria and the Japanese-based folk band Pinch of Snuff! 🎧 Listen Along Hear key tracks from Skinty Fia on the Friday Vinyl Club Podcast Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5RFUQ5XCWs8cykh339KYYN?si=Les283YSR7iuqLLd-2t-2Q 📬 Connect With Us Instagram: @jamieb1nine73 Email: thefridayvinylclub@hotmail.com 💬 Share your vinyl memories! Send us a message — we’d love to feature listener stories in a future episode. Keywords: Fontaines D.C., Skinty Fia, Irish Rock, Post-Punk, Kneecap, Soria, Pinch of Snuff, DIY Music, Live Gigs, Vinyl, Music Community, The Piece Hall, Skinty Fia album art, Music Influences.#FontainesDC #SkintyFia #IrishRock #PostPunk #Vinyl #MusicPodcast #Kneecap #Soria #DIYMusic #LiveMusic #MoshPit #MusicCommunity #NewMusic #RecordCollection

    31 min

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Friday Vinyl Club Podcast is a music podcast where every day is Friday and every album tells a personal story. Hosted by Jamie, each episode invites a guest to bring a meaningful record or album, and talk about the music, memories, and moments tied to it. From classic albums to modern favourites, the show explores vinyl culture, record collecting, and music nostalgia, celebrating the deep personal connections we all have with music. The show naturally explores vinyl culture, record collecting, live gigs, songwriting, album artwork, and the rituals of listening properly to a full record.