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

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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.

  1. The Beatles – The White Album: Entering the Private Universe of Jeremy Ansell | Curating all things Finn | 20 Dollar Bowie| The Fab 4 Blank Slate of 1968 | Crowded House | The Isley Brothers

    6D AGO

    The Beatles – The White Album: Entering the Private Universe of Jeremy Ansell | Curating all things Finn | 20 Dollar Bowie| The Fab 4 Blank Slate of 1968 | Crowded House | The Isley Brothers

    Welcome to The Friday Vinyl Club Podcast — whereevery day feels like Friday and every record tells a story. In this episode, I’m joined by Jeremy Ansell, a manwhose life has become an essential thread in the fabric of New Zealand's music history. From his early days as a radio broadcaster to becoming the official "custodian" for Crowded House, Neil Finn, and Split Enz, Jeremy shares how a childhood obsession with music led him tomanage the private universes of these NZ musical legends. Along the way we hear how: ​The Accidental Archivist: Jeremy reveals how a 90s radio series on The Beatles led to Enzology—the definitive 10-part Split Enz documentary—and a lifelong role managing Neil Finn’s archives and the Private Universe fan club.​The World Record Club: A look back at Jeremy’s early education in the "altar of melody," from learning to flip 45s at age four to the thrill of mail-order catalogs bringing Glen Campbell and Magical Mystery Tour to a quiet house in Wellington.​The Twenty-Dollar Miracle: The incredible story of how a literal wind-blown $20 note paid for a 13-year-old Jeremy to see David Bowie’s Serious Moonlight tour in 1983—his first "proper" live experience.​The White Album "Switcheroo": Why Jeremy views this record as the ultimate "blank slate." We discuss the transition from the vibrant Sgt. Pepper to this stark, embossed masterpiece that feels entirely timeless.Friday Spin RecommendationFor this week’s spin, Jeremy takes us back to the roots of soul and funk with a recent $10-bin discovery.The Isley Brothers – It’s Your Thing / TheBrothers Isley (1969): A double-feature of grit and groove. Jeremy is catching up on the soul he missed during the "disco is uncool" era, proving it’s never too late to find your rhythm.🔗 Connect & Listen ​Explore Enzology: RNZ Enzology Series​The Private Universe: Crowded House Fan Club​Instagram: @jamieb1nine73​Email: thefridayvinylclub@hotmail.comWhat was the "miracle" moment that got you toyour first concert? Send us a message — we’d love to feature your stories in a future episode. Keywords: The Beatles, White Album, Jeremy Ansell,Crowded House, Split Enz, Neil Finn, Enzology, Vinyl Records, The Isley Brothers, David Bowie, Music History, New Zealand Music. #TheBeatles #WhiteAlbum #CrowdedHouse #SplitEnz #VinylClub #MusicPodcast #JeremyAnsell #VinylCommunity #NewZealandMusic #RecordCollecting

    58 min
  2. Artist Spotlight: Loyle Carner – The Music That Shapes Our Lives | Not Waving, But Drowning

    MAR 14

    Artist Spotlight: Loyle Carner – The Music That Shapes Our Lives | Not Waving, But Drowning

    Welcome to The Friday Vinyl Club Podcast — where every day feels like Friday and every record tells a story. This week’s Artist Spotlight is one of our musical heroes: Loyle Carner. I’m joined by Ollie as we take a deep dive into the albums that first landed in our lives and left a lasting impression: Yesterdays Gone, Not Waving but Drowning, Hugo, and Hopefully! We explore the personal memories these records created, the live shows we’ve experienced, and even a little story of Ollie “parenting the parent” on vinyl variants! By unanimous decision, one of Loyle’s incredible albums is officially submitted to the Friday Vinyl Club — tune in to find out which one and why it’s essential listening. 🎧 Listen Along Hear key tracks from the featured album 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 Loyle Carner memories! Send us a message — we’d love to feature listener stories in a future episode. Keywords: Loyle Carner, Yesterdays Gone, Not Waving but Drowning, Hugo, Hopefully, UK hip hop vinyl, album stories, personal music journey, record collecting, vinyl community.  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#music #vinyl #records #Loylecarner #musicinterview #avibarath #yesterdaysgone #hugo #hopefully

    38 min
  3. Split Enz – Mental Notes: The Classroom Project That Brought a Vinyl Classic to Life | Crowded House

    MAR 14

    Split Enz – Mental Notes: The Classroom Project That Brought a Vinyl Classic to Life | Crowded House

    Welcome to The Friday Vinyl Club Podcast — where every day feels like Friday and every record tells a story. This week, I connect across the globe with Lachie Holt, an inspirational New Zealand school teacher who turned a classroom project into a real-life vinyl record! Lachie and his Hamilton East students created a stunning tribute to Split Enz’s debut album Mental Notes, pressing it to vinyl and celebrating the music that inspired them. We dive into the story behind this ambitious project, Lachie’s own musical journey — including the role his Grandad played — and why Mental Notes became the perfect creative inspiration. We officially submit the original Split Enz classic to the Friday Vinyl Club, and Lachie also shares his current musical favourites, including Fat Freddy’s Drop, Mac DeMarco, and Cowboy Dan. 🎧 Listen Along Hear key tracks from Mental Notes 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 story! Send a message — we’d love to feature listener memories in a future episode. Keywords: Split Enz, Mental Notes, Crowded House, Neil Finn, Tim Finn, classroom vinyl project, album stories, record collecting, Lachie Holt, vinyl #music #vinyl #records #splitenz #crowdedhouse #timfinn #musicinterview #neilfinn #liamfinn

    41 min
  4. Del Amitri – Change Everything: The Album That Took Us to Amsterdam | Justin Currie Tom Odell

    MAR 14

    Del Amitri – Change Everything: The Album That Took Us to Amsterdam | Justin Currie Tom Odell

    Welcome to The Friday Vinyl Club Podcast — where every day feels like Friday and every record tells a story. This week, my boy Ollie turns the tables on me and asks me to share one of the albums that shaped my musical journey: Del Amitri’s Change Everything. We dive into why this record resonates so deeply — from its songs to the memories it inspired, including dragging the family around Amsterdam in homage to this classic. We also explore Justin Currie’s solo album The Great War, featuring the stunning track “Fight to be Human,” and chat about the beauty of vinyl as art — from blood-red variants to hidden gems. Plus, our recommended listen: Tom Odell’s A Wonderful Life. 🎧 Listen Along Hear key tracks from Change Everything 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 story! Send a message on Instagram — we’d love to feature listener memories in a future episode. Keywords: Del Amitri, Change Everything, Justin Currie, Fight to be Human, Tom Odell, A Wonderful Life, vinyl as art, album stories, record collecting, music journey. You can hear key tracks from "Change Everything" on our companion Friday Vinyl Club Podcast Playlist:  ⁠https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5RFUQ5XCWs8cykh339KYYN?si=Les283YSR7iuqLLd-2t-2Q #music #vinyl #records #delamitri #tomodell #musicinterview

    28 min
  5. Tim Finn – Escapade: The Album That Shaped Margaret’s Musical Journey | Sombr Train Split Enz

    MAR 14

    Tim Finn – Escapade: The Album That Shaped Margaret’s Musical Journey | Sombr Train Split Enz

    Welcome to The Friday Vinyl Club Podcast — where every day feels like Friday and every record tells a story. This week, I’m delighted to welcome my great friend, Margaret, dialling in from South London for a deep dive into her vinyl pick: Tim Finn’s 1983 debut solo album, Escapade. Margaret shares warm, early musical memories, crediting her dad’s influence and explaining how Escapade — and its hit single, “Fraction Too Much Friction” — helped her learn English as a teenager in the Netherlands. She recounts the humorous discovery of the link between Split Enz, Tim Finn, and Neil Finn of Crowded House, and how music became a bridge across family and culture. Along the way, we touch on how platforms like TikTok are shaping her kids’ musical education, and she recommends “Undressed” by Sombr. Stick around until the end to hear which track became the ultimate family singalong on long trips! 🎧 Listen Along Hear key live tracks from Escapade 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: Tim Finn, Escapade, Split Enz, Crowded House, Neil Finn, Sombr, Train, Aztec Camera, TikTok music, vinyl community, album stories, music journey. #music #vinyl #records #splitenz #crowdedhouse #timfinn#musicinterview #neilfinn #netherlands #sombr #train

    33 min
  6. The Tonearm – Listener Feedback and Our Favourite Vinyl Moments | Friday Vinyl Club Recap

    MAR 14

    The Tonearm – Listener Feedback and Our Favourite Vinyl Moments | Friday Vinyl Club Recap

    Welcome to The Friday Vinyl Club Podcast — where every day feels like Friday and every record tells a story. This week’s spin-off, “The Tonearm”, is all about listener feedback and favourite vinyl moments. Jamie and Emma catch up to reflect on the first five episodes and the meaningful records we’ve covered: • Episode 1: Ollie’s pick — Crowded House, Time On Earth • Episode 2: Jamie’s pick — Del Amitri, Change Everything • Episode 3: Guest Lachie’s pick — Split Enz, Mental Notes • Episode 4: Artist Spotlight — Loyle Carner • Episode 5: Guest Margaret’s pick — Tim Finn, Escapade We dive into the wonderful feedback and questions we’ve received from listeners all over the world. Plus, we share our recent musical adventures: • Louder Than Words: A book signing with Del Amitri lead singer Justin Currie in Manchester • Loyle Carner gigs: Two shows in Newcastle that created a magical moment for Papa and Ollie • New vinyl additions: Two special records that joined the collection We also feature submissions from our Instagram followers Jonathan and Val, and reveal why Michael Bublé’s Love album, and the track “Forever Now”, mean so much to us as a family. 🎧 Listen Along Hear key tracks from all episodes 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 on Instagram — we’d love to feature listener stories in a future episode. Keywords: Friday Vinyl Club recap, listener feedback episode, Crowded House, Del Amitri, Loyle Carner, Soft Cell, Human League, Michael Bublé, George Michael, Louder Than Words, Justin Currie, vinyl collection, album stories, record collecting.  ⁠⁠⁠⁠#music #vinyl #records #splitenz #crowdedhouse #timfinn#musicinterview #neilfinn #LoyleCarner, #SoftCell, #HumanLeague, #MichaelBublé, #GeorgeMichael

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

    MAR 14

    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. 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

    MAR 14

    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
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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.

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