Music Citizens Episode 2: The Operator

Episode 2 of Music Citizens tells the story of Piper Payne, a scrappy, independent record manufacturer who opened up in the middle of the recent vinyl boom. But as her story unfolds, we discover the vinyl industry is at a profound inflection point that no one has reported on — until now.
Voices in the episode include:

• Jason Moon Wilkins — Host
• Justin Barney — Reporter, Producer
• Piper Payne — Owner and founder of Physical Music Products
• Drake Coker — CEO at Nashville Record Pressing
• Scott LeMasters — Owner of The Vinyl Lab
• Mark Michaels — CEO of United Record Pressing
• Cam Sarrett — United Record Pressing
• Alex Barnes – Physical Media Products
• Leo Lydon – Rickshaw Billies Burger Patrol

This episode was produced by Justin Barney, Emily Siner and Jason Moon Wilkins. Mixing and Mastering by Michael Pollard. Scoring by Jay Ragsdale. Special thanks to Tony Gonzalez, Jewly Hight, Rachel Iacovone, Marquis Munson, LaTonya Turner, Meribah Knight, Jesse Strauss, Carly Butler, Stephanie O’Byrne, and everyone who helped.

 
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