The Vinyl Guide - Artist Interviews for Record Collectors and Music Nerds

Nate Goyer, Record Collector, Music Fan, Vinyl Maniac

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Nate is a record collector, music lover and vinyl maniac. Join him on his journey to discuss, share and review all things related to vinyl records. We feature stories about and interviews with musicians, artists and people of knowledge in the area of vinyl records. Additionally we share information on desirable pressings of records, how to tell a $5 pressing from a $500 pressing and care and maintenance for your cratedigging hobby. Subscribe and share with your record-nerd friends. Cheers!

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451 episodes

Ep442: What's Next for Keith Morris (Circle Jerks, OFF!)

Keith Morris returns to discuss the new Circle Jerks & Descendents EP, new Circle Jerks recordings and vinyl reissues, OFF!'s "FREE LSD" movie, additional acting opportunities, movies & more! __ __ Extended, Commercial-Free & High Resolution version of this podcast is available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8

1h 1m
Mar 25
Ep441: Charlie Benante - Anthrax, Pantera and Chafed GBI

Charlie Benante https://charliebenante.com/ of Anthrax shares the story of "Chafed GBI https://recordstoreday.com/SpecialRelease/17439", an RSD2024 release with bandmate Scott Ian https://www.instagram.com/scottianthrax and rock icon Dave Grohl, along with sharing stories from his current Pantera tour, his love of Van Halen, his prized collectables and more. __ __ Extended, Commercial-Free & High Resolution version of this podcast is available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8

48m
Mar 18
Ep440: Jack Douglas - Producer Part 2

Jack Douglas shares memories of the production and recording of John Lennon & Yoko Ono's "Double Fantasy", John Lennon's last day and memorial, unheard studio recordings, the 2010 'Stripped Back' version, Cheap Trick's "Live at Budokan" and more. __ __ Jack produced Silverplanes' LP "Airbus", enjoy it here! https://open.spotify.com/artist/1r3v7nEF6BcJjKrb4sRG84 Extended, Commercial-Free & High Resolution version of this podcast is available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8

1h 7m
Mar 07
Ep439: Jack Douglas - Producer Part 1

Jack Douglas has worked with hundreds of artists including Aerosmith, Cheap Trick, The Who, Alice Cooper and produced John Lennon & Yoko Ono's "Double Fantasy". Today Jack shares stories and memories of those artists as well as his recent production of Silverplanes' "Airbus" album https://www.makerecords.com/. __ __ Extended, Commercial-Free & High Resolution version of this podcast is available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8

1h 9m
Mar 04
Ep438: Tom Flynn of Boner Records

Boner Records never went away, they were just hibernating. Today founder Tom Flynn discusses the label history, early records, Melvins KISS parody EPs, the Lysol lawsuit, having his song covered by Nirvana, the imposter "DUH", the new release of "Antler Family" and more. __ __ Commercial-Free & High Resolution version of this podcast is available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8

1h 15m
Feb 26
Ep437: Richard Patrick of Filter

With "The Algorithm", it's clear Richard Patrick of Filter is not mellowing with age. He discusses his history, smashing instruments, the 2022 reunion with Trent Reznor and NIN, his thoughts on AI music, outtakes and more. __ __ Tickets for Filter's Australian dates here. https://metropolistouring.com/filter-2024/ Extended, Commercial-Free & High Resolution version of this podcast is available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8

48m
Feb 19
Ep436: 50 Years of Radio Birdman with Deniz Tek

Deniz Tek https://www.deniztek.com/ looks back on 50 years of Radio Birdman, the "Birdman FIVE-O" final tour, discusses vinyl reissues, tracking down master tapes, post Birdman projects "New Race", "The Visitors", solo projects, the Top Gun "Iceman" origins and more! __ __ Tix for Radio Birdman's "BIRDMAN FIVE-O" final tour Extended, Commercial-Free & High Resolution version of this podcast is available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8

1h 6m
Feb 12
Ep435: The Return of Melvins w/ Dale Crover

Dale Crover of Melvins discusses the new Melvins LP "Tarantula Heart", his recent surgery, touring update, solo albums, rare records , recent recordings and old tapes. Lots for the Melvins fan in your head. __ __ Preorder Melvins "Tarantula Heart" on vinyl here. https://themelvins.lnk.to/tarantula Watch "Working The Ditch" video here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCtkn9W9GJ8 Commercial-Free & High Resolution version of this podcast is available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8

54m
Feb 06
Ep434: Adam Franklin - Swervedriver, Bolts of Melody & more

Swervedriver https://www.swervedriver.com/, a pivotal band in the shoegaze scene, is the focus of today's episode, with founder Adam Franklin discussing the band's vinyl legacy, reissues, tape archives, hurdles faced and future prospects for Swervedriver and his additional ventures. __ __ Get "Swervedriver - 99th Dream" and "Bolts of Melody - Film Noir" on vinyl here. https://www.outerbatteryrecords.com/ Extended, Commercial-Free & High Resolution version of this podcast is available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8

58m
Feb 05
Wayne Kramer (1948-2024) - The Vinyl Guide Interview

A replay of our interview with Wayne Kramer (1948-2024) discussing the MC5, the recording, censorship and legacy of “Kick Out The Jams”, making “Back In The USA” and “High Time”, various controversies, “Jail Guitar Doors” and more. __ __ Help support our podcast: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8

1h 24m
Feb 02
Ep433: John Densmore of The Doors

50+ years after the passing of Jim Morrison, John Densmore of The Doors https://www.johndensmore.com/ continues to honour the wishes of his bandmate when it comes to the commercialism of the music of The Doors. John discusses that journey and many other fascinating memories of the legacy of The Doors. __ __ The book "The Doors Unhinged" available here. Extended, Commercial-Free & High Resolution version of this podcast is available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8

59m
Jan 29
Ep432: The NOFX Victory Lap with Eric Melvin

After 40 years NOFX is on their final tour. Guitarist Eric Melvin shares his thoughts on the band's history, legacy and poignant moments on their emotional victory lap. __ __ Extended, Commercial-Free & High Resolution version of this podcast is available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8

46m
Jan 17
Ep431: Pat Finnerty - Creator of "What Makes This Song Stink?"

Pat Finnerty is the creator of the hilarious YouTube series "What Makes This Song Stink? https://www.youtube.com/@pat_finnerty", which comments and critiques songs and artists for lousy music. We discuss the creation of the show, Pat's history with music, parodies, records and more. __ __ Extended, Commercial-Free & High Resolution version of this podcast is available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8

1h 0m
Jan 15
Ep430: Rick Beato - Analog, AI and the Future of Music

YouTube music guru Rick Beato shares his thoughts on vinyl, analog recording and a future with virtual reality, deep fakes and AI. Topics include; __ __ Extended, Commercial-Free & High Resolution version of this podcast is available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8

56m
Jan 08
Ep429: Eddie Kramer - Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin & more

Eddie Kramer, engineer, producer and reknown audio guru, shares some memories of Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, KISS, discusses vinyl records, analogue recordings, use of AI in music, the latest recordings of the Hendrix archive https://www.jimihendrix.com/ & more. Topics include; __ __ Extended, Commercial-Free & High Resolution version of this podcast is available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8

1h 1m
Dec 18, 2023
Ep428: The Punk Rock Museum Tour with Fat Mike

Fat Mike, founder and curator of The Punk Rock Museum in Las Vegas gave me a personal tour of the displays and vinyl records within the Punk Rock Museum. And man is it friggen cool, pls enjoy our walkthrough! VIDEO IS AVAILABLE AT PATREON.COM/VINYLGUIDE! https://patreon.com/vinylguide Extended, Commercial-Free & High Resolution version of this podcast is available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8

42m
Dec 11, 2023
Ep427: Matt & Adam of Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs

Adam Ian Sykes & Matthew Baty of Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs (or Pigsx7 https://www.pigsx7.com/) joins us to discuss the records and collectibles of their career, their acclaimed live shows, their upcoming trip to Australia, the history and impact of their peculiar band name and much more! Topics Include: __ __ See PigsX7 on their upcoming Australian tour! https://www.pigsx7.com/shows Extended, Commercial-Free & High Resolution version of this podcast is available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8

50m
Dec 04, 2023
Ep426: Alain Johannes - Revisiting Eleven & more

Alain Johannes https://www.alainjohannes.com/ is celebrating the 1st vinyl release of the final Eleven album "Howling Book". Today we discuss this record, the early days, recording with Chris Cornell, missing tapes, incomplete tracks, future vinyl & more. __ __ Order the "Howling Book" vinyl at OrgMusic.com https://orgmusiclabel.bandcamp.com/album/howling-book or from your local record store. Extended, Commercial-Free & High Resolution version of this podcast is available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8

1h 4m
Nov 27, 2023
Ep425: Matt Cameron (Pearl Jam, Soundgarden) Celebrates Melvins for RSD

Matt Cameron (Pearl Jam, Soundgarden) and I nerd out on Melvins https://www.instagram.com/melvinsdotcom while discussing his new limited RSD vinyl release "Gory Scorch Cretins", a project developed with Melvins & team. __ __ Commercial-Free & High Resolution version of this podcast is available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8

48m
Nov 20, 2023
Ep424: New Pressing Plant - ONYX Record Press, Los Angeles

ONYX Record Press https://onyxrecordpress.com/ in one of the newest record plants in the world. Opening in 2023 and based in Los Angeles, founders Moe Espinosa (aka Drumcell) and Gil Tamazyan talk to use about the vision of ONYX records and help educate us on the art of vinyl production. __ __ Extended, Commercial-Free & High Resolution version of this podcast is available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8

58m
Nov 16, 2023
Ep423: David Lowy of The Dead Daisies

David Lowy may be Australia's busiest rockstar, but it's not all music related. As founder of The Dead Daisies, David also balances a full schedule of leading a private equity organization for the Lowy Family Group, as well as a keen interest in aviation and philanthropy. Today David talks about his history with The Dead Daisies and balancing it alongside his other interests. __ __ Check out the "Best of The Dead Daisies" vinyl here. https://thedeaddaisieseustore.com/en/ Extended, Commercial-Free & High Resolution version of this podcast is available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8

53m
Nov 13, 2023
Ep422: Jack McEwan of Psychedelic Porn Crumpets

Psychedelic Porn Crumpets' founder Jack McEwan discusses the band's stunning vinyl records, early and collectible releases, running a private record label, the origin, challenges and benefits of the band name, the new LP 'Fronzoli' and lots more. __ __ Pick up a vinyl copy of 'Fronzoli' here. https://psychedelicporncrumpets.bandcamp.com/ Extended, Commercial-Free & High Resolution version of this podcast is available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8

53m
Nov 08, 2023
Ep421: Scream's "DC Special" w Pete Stahl

Pete Stahl and Scream are cornerstones of the DC punk scene and are releasing the ambitous "DC Special" in honour of their music community. Today Pete shares the journey of the band, the album and the characters that make it special. __ __ Order the new Scream LP "DC Special" on vinyl here. https://dischord.com/release/194/dc-special Extended, Commercial-Free & High Resolution version of this podcast is available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8

1h 5m
Nov 06, 2023
Ep420: Daniel Hall of Riding Easy Records

Daniel Hall of Riding Easy Records celebrates episode 420 with some amazing stories of rare records, starting the "Brown Acid" series, seeking and reissuing private press collectibles and a lot more. __ __ Visit RidingEasyRecs.com https://www.RidingEasyRecs.com and get 15% off with discount code "VINYLGUIDE" Extended, Commercial-Free & High Resolution version of this podcast is available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8

1h 12m
Oct 30, 2023
Ep419: Joey Cape - Lagwagon, MFATGG and more

Joey Cape https://www.facebook.com/joeycape/ joins us to talk Lagwagon https://www.lagwagon.com/ history, Section 8 and Nardcore scene, helping shape the Fat Wreck sound, forming Me First & the Gimme Gimmes, numerous side projects, record labels, vinyl collections, touring Australia and more.  __ __ See Lagwagon in a town near you https://www.lagwagon.com/tour, Australia and New Zealand check here.  Extended, Commercial-Free & High Resolution version of this podcast is available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8

1h 8m
Oct 23, 2023
Ep418: Billy Gould & Jared Blum - The Eclipse OST

Billy Gould (Faith No More https://www.fnm.com/, Talking Book, Koolarrow Records https://koolarrow.com/) and Jared Blum (Talking Book https://koolarrow.com/artists/the-talking-book/, Gigante Sound) discuss composing the soundtrack to "The Eclipse", Koolarrow Records, Talking Book, Sleepbomb, "Shandi's Addiction" and more. __ __ Order "The Eclipse OST" on vinyl here. Extended, Commercial-Free & High Resolution version of this podcast is available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8

48m
Oct 16, 2023
Ep417: Justin Chancellor - Tool, MTVoid

Justin Chancellor of Tool & MTVoid talks recordings, vinyl, record shops, collectibles, setlists, show posters & more. __ __ Order MTVoid - "Matters Knot Vol 1" https://lobalorning.com/ vinyl here and here. Extended, Commercial-Free & High Resolution version of this podcast is available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8

39m
Oct 09, 2023
Ep416: Bill Stevenson of Descendents Returns!

Bill Stevenson of Descendents returns to give updates on Descendents music, Milo's health, Australian tour & discuss more music stories from his glorious punk rock past. __ __ Descendents Australian tour dates & tickets here! https://sbmpresents.com/tour/descendents-2023/ Extended, Commercial-Free & High Resolution version of this podcast is available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8

46m
Oct 02, 2023
Ep415: Gaz Whelan of Happy Mondays

Gaz Whelan https://twitter.com/gazwhelanmusic of Happy Mondays shares memories of early records, recordings, Manchester, Factory Records, The Hacienda, Martin Hannett, John Cale, Paul McCartney, the upcoming Aus/NZ tour & lots more. __ __ Happy Mondays Aus/NZ 2023 tour tix & info https://www.destroyalllines.com/tours/happy-mondays Extended, Commercial-Free & High Resolution version of this podcast is available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8

44m
Sep 25, 2023
Ep414: Turntable Designer John Stratton of Pure Fidelity

Turntable designer John Stratton founded Pure Fidelity with the aim of creating "heirloom quality" turntables for audio enthusiasts. John discusses his design choices and how we can make the most of our existing turntables and audio systems. __ __ Extended, Commercial-Free & High Resolution version of this podcast is available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8

54m
Sep 18, 2023