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Two Guys Talking About Records - A Vinyl Community PodcasttEcHniCaL DifFiCuLtiEs! - Episode 104a of Two Guys Talking About RecordsSorry Folks! Moose up front should've told you... We are having some insurmountable technical difficulties with the recording of this week's episode. We'll hopefully get them worked out and return with a full hour's worth next week! In the meantime, we've decided to leave the voting for our Four Final Essential Albums OPEN for one more week! link below!Sorry again! We'll hopefully see you all next week!CLICK HERE To Vote in Round 2 of our Essential Albums Tournament⁠⁠⁠! Albums with the most votes will advance to the FINAL round! We'll cover those in next week's episode!⁠...2025-03-2403 min

Two Guys Talking About Records - A Vinyl Community PodcastGreat Guitarists & Week 3 Album Tourney! - Episode 103 of Two Guys Talking About RecordsCLICK HERE To Vote in Round 2 of our Essential Albums Tournament⁠⁠! Albums with the most votes will advance to the FINAL round! We'll cover those in next week's episode!THIS week on Two Guys Talking About Records, Steve & Jim discuss some of their favorite guitarists - whether as part of a group, or as a standout solo artist! Before that though, they Guys announce the winners of the second round of Essential Vinyl Madness (in March)! Four Final albums are advancing - and you'll have another chance to vote on which ones move on to the final two...2025-03-1758 min

Two Guys Talking About Records - A Vinyl Community PodcastColored Vinyl & Week Album Tourney - Episode 102 of Two Guys Talking About RecordsCLICK HERE To Vote in Round 2 of our Essential Albums Tournament⁠! Albums with the most votes will advance to the next round! We'll cover those in next week's episode!Vinyl Color Variants are the main topic on this week's episode of Two Guys Talking About Records! Steve and Jim discuss a little of the history and process of pressing colored vinyl, then show off a few of their favorites from their collections. They also delve into why variants are so popular with today's collectors. Before that though, they Guys announce the winners of the first round of Essential Vinyl Ma...2025-03-0958 min

Two Guys Talking About Records - A Vinyl Community PodcastVinyl Madness... In March! - Episode 101 of Two Guys Talking About RecordsCLICK HERE To Vote in Round 1 of our Essential Albums Tournament! Albums with the most votes will advance to the next round! We'll cover those in next week's episode!March Madness! (ok, we probably shouldn't call it that...) The Springtime Excitement Essential Album Tournament kicks off on this week's episode of 2 Guys Talking About Records! Steve & Jim have each picked 8 albums they feel would be essential for any record collector. Now, it's up to you, our viewers, to decide who advances from our Sweetened 16 to a Grateful 8! Here is the link to cast your votes! We'll announce...2025-03-0356 min

Two Guys Talking About Records - A Vinyl Community PodcastGateway Albums - Episode 83 of Two Guys Talking About RecordsIn this episode, Steve and Jim dive deep into the world of "gateway albums" - those records that introduced them to new genres of music. From the early days of their vinyl journeys to the albums that opened their ears to different sounds, we'll explore the records that shaped their musical tastes.We'll also tackle some hot vinyl news, including Taylor Swift's surprise Black Friday Exclusive announcement and the recent reports suggesting a decline in vinyl record sales. As always, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here for the Spotify Playlist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with of some of the albums and songs discussed in this episode so you can listen in as well. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect wit...2024-10-211h 03

Two Guys Talking About Records - A Vinyl Community PodcastMust-Have Albums! Says Who? - Episode 77 of Two Guys Talking About RecordsThis week, The 2 Guys discuss the idea of listing "Must-Have" Albums. There is no shortage of articles and videos recommending what you should have in your collection. (and our podcast is no different, apparently) ;) They talk about some of the "Essentials" in their own collections and why they have them. Steve also covers some news about the price increase announced by Vinyl Me Please and they both run through their latest collection pickups. As always, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here for the Spotify Playlist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with of some of the albums and songs discussed in this episode so you can listen in as well. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with us on...2024-09-0957 min

Two Guys Talking About Records - A Vinyl Community PodcastFavorite Albums, But Some Might Disagree - Episode 76 of Two Guys Talking About RecordsOn this week's episode, Steve & Jim discuss some of their favorite albums... that some people might not agree with. Typically, these are records that are a first introduction to an artist and may not be the most popular - or more critically acclaimed releases. The Two Guys also comment on the current viral videos of Frankie Valli performing "live" and run through their latest collection pickups. As always, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here for the Spotify Playlist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with of some of the albums and songs discussed in this episode so you can listen in as well. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with us on our Facebook P...2024-09-0256 min

Two Guys Talking About Records - A Vinyl Community PodcastBest Of Greatest Hits - Episode 72 of Two Guys Talking About RecordsDo you prefer Greatest Hits? Or Best Of? Either way, Compilation Albums are the way to go for many collectors. This week, Steve and Jim show off some of their greatest hits and discuss why they are so popular. Before that though, Jim has some thoughts on the new Jack White surprise release and he discovered some... interesting facts about a former Rolling Stone. As always, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here for the Spotify Playlist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with of some of the albums and songs discussed in this episode so you can listen in as well. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with us on our Facebook Page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Steve Carls...2024-08-0549 min

Two Guys Talking About Records - A Vinyl Community PodcastOur Most Valuable* Albums - Episode 71 of Two Guys Talking About RecordsStanding in the Middle Of The Road! This week the Two Guys use the Discogs database to sort their collections and find out which albums are the most valuable - BUT not by the high-end values. They aim for something more realistic. Steve also answers a viewer question about the type of moving boxes he'd used to get to Colorado and Jim has an issue with a recent Discogs Marketplace purchase. As always, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here for the Spotify Playlist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with of some of the albums and songs discussed in this episode so you can listen in as well. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with us on...2024-07-2958 min

Two Guys Talking About Records - A Vinyl Community PodcastBad Music For Good Collectors - Episode 69 of Two Guys Talking About RecordsVC Videos (including the 2 Guys') are always showing off the cool music in their collections... But nobody ever really brings out their 'not so cool music'! So, the week, Steve & Jim go through some of their least favorite albums - and try to figure out why they would even bother collecting music they're not very fond of. (spoiler: sometimes it just for fun!) As always, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here for the Spotify Playlist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with of some of the albums and songs discussed in this episode so you can listen in as well. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with us on our Facebook Page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Ste...2024-07-1549 min

Two Guys Talking About Records - A Vinyl Community PodcastCheap Vinyl & Discogs Entries - Episode 67 of Two Guys Talking About RecordsThe week, Steve & Jim look into a new series of affordable (cheap?) new vinyl compilation releases and discuss whether or not they'd be good additions to a collection. Then Jim tries his hand at submitting an undiscovered release into the Discogs Database and attempted to correctly identify one of the most difficult albums there is. The 2 Guys also cover their latest collection additions. As always, ⁠⁠⁠⁠click here for the Spotify Playlist⁠⁠⁠⁠ with of some of the albums and songs discussed in this episode so you can listen in as well. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with us on our Facebook Page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠V...2024-07-0154 min

Two Guys Talking About Records - A Vinyl Community PodcastFemale Artists - Episode 66 of Two Guys Talking About RecordsThe week, Steve & Jim take a big step back to look at their collections to see just how many albums from female artists they each have. (spoiler: not that many comparatively) Jim also shows off a great historical item found inside a Beatles album. And, as always, the Two Guys also share their latest vinyl pickups. As always, ⁠⁠⁠click here for the Spotify Playlist⁠⁠⁠ with of some of the albums and songs discussed in this episode so you can listen in as well. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with us on our Facebook Page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Steve Carlson's Vinyl Community YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit the Radio Wastel...2024-06-2452 min

Two Guys Talking About Records - A Vinyl Community PodcastPunk Favorites - Episode 65 of Two Guys Talking About RecordsSteve & Jim Punk-out on this week's episode of Two Guys Talking About Records. They discuss some of their favorite Punk albums, and try to sort out the numerous different Punk sub-genres. The Two Guys also cover their latest vinyl pickups. As always, ⁠⁠click here for the Spotify Playlist⁠⁠ with of some of the albums and songs discussed in this episode so you can listen in as well. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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: #vinylcommunity #vinyl #podcast 2024-06-1754 min

Two Guys Talking About Records - A Vinyl Community PodcastSoundtracks 2 Electric Boogaloo - Episode 64 of Two Guys Talking About RecordsVarious Artist Compilation Soundtracks are the topic of this week's episode of Two Guys Talking About Records! Steve and Jim show off some of their favorites and discuss how a great soundtrack can enhance the movie experience - and vice versa. The 2 Guys also cover their latest vinyl pickups. As always, ⁠click here for the Spotify Playlist⁠ with of some of the albums and songs discussed in this episode so you can listen in as well. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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: #vinylcommunity #vinyl #podcast 2024-06-1053 min

Two Guys Talking About Records - A Vinyl Community PodcastGimmick Vinyl - Episode 63 of Two Guys Talking About RecordsVinyl gimmicks and oddities take up the subject matter on this episode of Two Guys Talking About Records - A Vinyl Community Podcast. Steve & Jim discuss some of the more unique ways labels and artists use to coax collectors into picking up their albums. Everything from interesting cover designs and inserts, to odd shaped and sized vinyl. The 2 Guys also cover their latest vinyl pickups. As always, click here for the Spotify Playlist with of some of the albums and songs discussed in this episode so you can listen in as well. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with us on our F...2024-06-0353 min

Two Guys Talking About Records - A Vinyl Community PodcastPool Cleaning Christmas - Episode 62.5 of Two Guys Talking About RecordsWell.. Steve's "retirement" gig (and another tech issue) has caused us to be unable schedule a good time to record a full episode this week. Apologies again, dear viewers! Jim explains in this week's half-episode. ⁠⁠⁠⁠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: #vinylcommunity #vinyl #podcast 2024-05-2707 min

Two Guys Talking About Records - A Vinyl Community PodcastBootlegs & Counterfeits - Episode 62 of Two Guys Talking About RecordsIt's your 'Unofficial' Episode of Two Guys this week! Steve and Jim discuss Bootleg Live Albums and Counterfeit Releases - covering a little history and ethics - and showing off some of their own 'off the record' albums in their collections. (p nlease don't turn us in!) As always, ⁠⁠⁠click here for the Spotify Playlist⁠⁠⁠ with of some of the albums and songs discussed in this episode so you can listen in as well. ⁠⁠⁠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: #vinylcommunity #vinyl #p 2024-05-201h 03

Two Guys Talking About Records - A Vinyl Community PodcastTechnical Difficulties - Episode 61 of Two Guys Talking About RecordsAfter missing an episode last week because of technical difficulties, the Two Guys are back! (and still having a few issues!) Regardless, Steve and Jim play catch-up with this week's episode. Showing off their recent additions to the collections and discussing a couple of vinyl news items - including the shakeup at Vinyl Me Please and some improvements being implemented at Discogs. As always, ⁠⁠click here for the Spotify Playlist⁠⁠ with of some of the albums and songs discussed in this episode so you can listen in as well. ⁠⁠Connect with us on our Facebook Page⁠⁠! ⁠⁠Visit Steve Carlson's Viny...2024-05-1338 min

Two Guys Talking About Records - A Vinyl Community PodcastHoly Grail Albums - Episode 60 of Two Guys Talking About RecordsThis week on Two Guys Talking About Records, Steve and Jim discuss finding so-called Holy Grail Albums. Records that are usually thought of as unattainable - either because of cost or rarity. But occasionally, they can be found. The pair cover some of the Grails they've found, some they've passed up and some they're still searching for. As always, ⁠click here for the Spotify Playlist⁠ with of some of the albums and songs discussed in this episode so you can listen in as well. ⁠Connect with us on our Facebook Page⁠! ⁠Visit Steve Carlson's Vinyl Community...2024-04-2955 min

Two Guys Talking About Records - A Vinyl Community PodcastRSD, T Swift & P Floyd - Episode 59 of Two Guys Talking About RecordsThis week on Two Guys Talking About Records, Jim is nursing his post-Record Store Day hangover and Steve has made it to his new home in Colorado! The 2 Guys recap RSD at the store and then discuss the surprise Taylor Swift variant releases that hit on Friday - and what that meant for Jim's RSD prep workload. Then Jim does a (couple days late) unboxing of the new Pink Floyd DSOM with the UV Printing on the double discs - trying to see if it is worth it to buy yet another copy of the iconic album. As always...2024-04-2252 min

Two Guys Talking About Records - A Vinyl Community PodcastPre-RSD & Turntables - Episode 58 of Two Guys Talking About RecordsThis week on Two Guys Talking About Records, Steve is at the Record Store for one final episode before leaving Michigan for good. He and Jim talk about the final stages of his move to Colorado, then they give their thoughts on the upcoming Record Store Day event and the big releases coming out the day before. The conversation wraps up with the Two Guys talking about turntables. What they use, what they'd recommend and what they'd avoid. Click here is the Spotify Playlist with of some of the albums and songs discussed in this episode so you can...2024-04-151h 00

Two Guys Talking About Records - A Vinyl Community PodcastRUSH for Beginners - Episode 56 of Two Guys Talking About RecordsSteve is back in Michigan for this week's Two Guys Talking About Records! And Jim takes the opportunity to run through the Rush catalog to help introduce him to the albums he is less familiar with. They also discuss a new technology that hopes to make records more environmentally friendly. As always, here is the Spotify Playlist with of some of the albums and songs discussed in this episode so you can listen in as well: Connect with us on our Facebook Page! Visit Steve Carlson's Vinyl Community YouTube Channel: Visit the Radio Wasteland Records YouTube Channel: Visit Radio...2024-04-011h 01

Two Guys Talking About Records - A Vinyl Community PodcastGuilty Pleasures - Episode 54 of Two Guys Talking About RecordsThis week on Two Guys Talking About Records, Steve and Jim don't bother to hide their shame as they discuss albums and artists that are "guilty pleasures". Music that is not necessarily critically acclaimed - but is definitely fun to listen to. Before that topic though, Steve has some news about a now defunct record sales site and Jim has some thoughts on the upcoming Taylor Swift album. As always, here is the Spotify Playlist with of some of the albums and songs discussed in this episode so you can listen in as well: https://open.spotify...2024-03-1854 min

Two Guys Talking About Records - A Vinyl Community PodcastReboot, Retool & Essential Albums - Episode 53 of Two Guys Talking About RecordsThe Two Guys Podcast has been completely retooled and rebooted! New and improved! (Now with video goodness) Steve and Jim start the 2nd year of episodes with Steve now located in Colorado! The two kick things off with an update on the state of Steve's collection, then Jim talks about a recent trip to and old, small town radio station to review a vinyl collection for possible purchase. The show wraps up with a discussion on Essential Albums for a collection - and how the definition for that term could (and should) vary from collector to collector. Click here...2024-03-1151 min

Two Guys Talking About Records - A Vinyl Community PodcastSteve Says Goodbye - Episode 52 of Two Guys Talking About RecordsAfter 52 podcast episodes and many more year's worth of weekly visits to the record store, Steve says 'goodbye' to Jim, Radio Wasteland and the State of Michigan! As he heads off to his new adventure, the Two Guys reminisce and look forward to the future of the show. Before that though, Steve & Jim also cover some Discogs news and share their latest vinyl pickups. Click Here for the Spotify Playlist of some of the albums and songs discussed in this episode:2024-03-0439 min

Two Guys Talking About Records - A Vinyl Community PodcastRecord Show Road Trip! - Episode 51 of Two Guys Talking About RecordsThe Two Guys take a Record Show Road Trip for this week's episode! Jim & Steve head to the Detroit area for the Clawson Record & CD Show. (they were supposed to head to Ann Arbor a few episodes back, but were thwarted by the Michigan Winter weather) Side Note: The audio may sound a bit different - it was recorded on the road - and I-75 is very noisy. Click here for the Spotify Playlist of some of the albums and songs discussed in this episode:2024-02-2641 min

Two Guys Talking About Records - A Vinyl Community PodcastThe 2024 Record Store Day List - Episode 50 of Two Guys Talking About RecordsThis week on Two Guys Talking About Records, Steve and Jim break down the #RSD24 List. They cover the things they're hoping to land that day and try to predict what some of the hottest titles might be. Click here for the Spotify Playlist of some of the albums and songs discussed in this episode:2024-02-1950 min

Two Guys Talking About Records - A Vinyl Community PodcastCleaning Our Records - Episode 49 of Two Guys Talking About RecordsOn this week's episode, Steve and Jim get down and dirty while discussing the various ways to keep your records clean. An important part of collecting that is often overlooked. Jim also talks about a very interesting find inside an empty punk album from the 80's.Click here for the Spotify Playlist of some of the albums and songs discussed in this episode:2024-02-1251 min

Two Guys Talking About Records - A Vinyl Community PodcastThe Psychology of Collecting - Episode 48 of Two Guys Talking About RecordsThis week, Steve & Jim are joined by a special guest that takes their weekly chat to a much deeper level. Dr. David Baskind is a Professor of Psychology - who also happens to be a record collector - and he discusses the reasons WHY many of us love to collect vinyl. Click Here for the Spotify Playlist of some of the albums and songs discussed in this episode:2024-02-0546 min

Two Guys Talking About Records - A Vinyl Community PodcastMoving Records - Episode 47 of Two Guys Talking About RecordsAs announced last week, Steve is retiring and moving away from Mid-Michigan. That means he's facing the daunting task of packing up and safely moving a large record collection. This is something each of the Two Guys have done before. So, on this week's episode, Jim and Steve recount their experiences of relocating their records and pass along some tips to make the move hopefully easier. Click Here for the Spotify Playlist of some of the albums and songs discussed in this episode:2024-01-2947 min

Two Guys Talking About Records - A Vinyl Community PodcastMusical Lawsuits - Episode 46 of Two Guys Talking About RecordsCourt is in session this week on Two Guys Talking About Records! Steve and Jim look back at some of the most notorious lawsuits in the history of Rock & Roll. They also cover a few newer ones that could have a big impact on some genres of music and/or artists. Here is the Spotify Playlist of some of the albums and songs discussed in this episode:2024-01-2240 min

Two Guys Talking About Records - A Vinyl Community PodcastRecord Shows - Episode 45 of Two Guys Talking About RecordsIt was almost a 'road trip' episode of Two Guys this week, but Michigan's winter weather kept Jim & Steve from heading to the historic Ann Arbor Record & CD Show. So, they then do what they do best... talk about records - and record shows!Click Here is the Spotify Playlist of some of the albums and songs discussed in this episode.2024-01-1543 min

Two Guys Talking About Records - A Vinyl Community Podcast2024... New Year, More Vinyl! - Episode 44 of Two Guys Talking About RecordsIt's the first episode of the New Year for Two Guys Talking About Records! So Steve and Jim kick it off talking about the cool albums they've picked up over the holidays. Then the pair discuss everything from resolutions to predictions for vinyl lovers into 2024! Click Here is the Spotify Playlist of some of the albums and songs discussed in this episode.2024-01-0848 min

Two Guys Talking About Records - A Vinyl Community Podcast2023 Vinyl Collecting Wrap Up - Episode 43 of Two Guys Talking About RecordsOn this, the final episode of the year, Steve and Jim look back at some of the best (and some of the not-so best) Vinyl releases, trends and news from 2023.Click here for the Spotify Playlist of all the tunes mentioned in this week's Episode.2023-12-1851 min

Two Guys Talking About Records - A Vinyl Community PodcastWhat Type Of Record Collector Are You? - Episode 42Much like collectors of just about anything else, those who love and accumulate record albums usually fall within one or more category types. This week on Two Guys Talking About Records, Steve and Jim discuss the many different types of record collectors.Click here for the Spotify Playlist of the spins mentioned in this week's episode!2023-12-1147 min

Two Guys Talking About Records - A Vinyl Community PodcastFavorite Album Covers & SYEOR - Episode 41 of Two Guys Talking About RecordsThis week on Two Guys Talking About Records, Steve & Jim run down their favorite album covers and discuss what makes them so. Jim also goes through the recently announced list of Rhino releases scheduled for their annual "Start Your Ear Off Right" coming up in January. Click here for a Spotify Playlist of the tracks discussed in this week's episode!Connect with us on our NEW Facebook Page!2023-12-0451 min

Two Guys Talking About Records - A Vinyl Community PodcastRSD Black Friday Wrap-Up & Christmas Music - Episode 40 of Two Guys Talking About RecordsThis week on Two Guys Talking About Records, Jim and Steve follow-up on each of their Record Store Day Black Friday experiences. Jim from the store owner side of things and Steve as a collector. They also try to get into the Holiday Spirit with a discussion of Christmas Albums. Talking about their favorites - and some not so favorite.2023-11-2646 min

Two Guys Talking About Records - A Vinyl Community PodcastToo Old To Rock & Roll? - Episode 39 of Two Guys Talking About RecordsSteve and Jim were supposed to see Buddy Guy perform live last week, but the show was cancelled after the aging blues legend had some health problems. That leads the Two Guys into a discussion of some popular artists who are not just getting older, but reaching further and further into old age. Connect with us on our NEW Facebook Page!2023-11-2041 min

Two Guys Talking About Records - A Vinyl Community PodcastDisappearing Dollar Bins - Episode 38 of Two Guys Talking About RecordsThis week on Two Guys Talking About Records, Steve & Jim discuss a growing trend in some record stores to do away cheap, dollar bin records. They also cover some RSD Black Friday news and marvel at the discovery of an antique photograph that inspired an iconic album cover. Connect with us on our NEW Facebook Page! https://www.facebook.com/TwoGuysTalkingAboutRecords/2023-11-1340 min

Two Guys Talking About Records - A Vinyl Community PodcastArtificial Intelligence & Music - Episode 37 of Two Guys Talking About RecordsNo, the Two Guys Talking About Records Vinyl Community Podcast has not become sentient... but the discussion this week involves AI (Artificial Intelligence) and it's growing use in the music industry. Most notably - and recently - with the release of a "new" Beatles Song. Jim and Steve also talk about a recent article that points to growing discontent some vinyl sellers are experiencing with Discogs. Connect with us on our NEW Facebook Page! https://www.facebook.com/TwoGuysTalkingAboutRecords/2023-11-0638 min

Two Guys Talking About Records - A Vinyl Community PodcastMerchandising The Music - Episode 36 of Two Guys Talking About RecordsThis week on Two Guys Talking About Records - A Vinyl Community Podcast, Steve and Jim discuss the wide range of Merch items offered by different artists throughout the years. They also cover a couple of vinyl-related news items and Jim has added a VERY rare Psyche/Hard Rock album to his collection. Connect with us on our NEW Facebook Page! https://www.facebook.com/TwoGuysTalkingAboutRecords/2023-10-2945 min

Two Guys Talking About Records - A Vinyl Community PodcastFive Favorite Rolling Stones Albums - Episode 35 of Two Guys Talking About RecordsConnect with us on our NEW Facebook Page!Two Guys Talking About Records on Facebook!On the heels of the release of their 31st studio album, "Hackney Diamonds", Steve and Jim take on a discussion of their favorite Rolling Stones albums. Also on this episode of Two Guys Talking About Records - A Vinyl Community Podcast, the two guys discuss recent changes happening to BandCamp and rundown the list of the Top 25 Vinyl Albums sold so far this year.2023-10-2346 min

Two Guys Talking About Records - A Vinyl Community PodcastRecord Store Day Black Friday ’23 - Episode 33 of Two Guys Talking About RecordsThis week on Two Guy's Talking About Records - A Vinyl Community Podcast, Jim & Steve discuss the newly announced list for Record Store Day Black Friday. They cover the releases they think might be highly sought after, and some that might not be. They also talk about their own wish-list for the annual RSDBF event.2023-10-0846 min

Two Guys Talking About Records - A Vinyl Community PodcastPerfect Albums Under $10 - Episode 32 of Two Guys Talking About RecordsSteve presents a challenge on this week's episode of 2 Guys Talking About Records - A Vinyl Community Podcast... From their collections, he and Jim need to name some perfect albums - that, generally, cost less than ten dollars. The two also discuss what exactly makes some a "perfect album" in their eyes. (or ears, rather)Visit Steve Carlson's Vinyl Community YouTube Channel: @stevecarlsonvinylcommunity9147 Visit the Radio Wasteland Records YouTube Channel: @RadioWastelandRecords Visit Radio Wasteland Records Online: https://radiowastelandrecords.com 2023-10-0245 min

Two Guys Talking About Records - A Vinyl Community PodcastCover Tunes - Episode 31 of Two Guys Talking About RecordsOn this week's episode of Two Guys Talking About Records - A Vinyl Community Podcast, Steve and Jim talk about some of their favorite (and some not-so-favorite) Cover Tunes. Including some they didn't know were covers, and some that should never have been attempted.2023-09-2541 min

Two Guys Talking About Records - A Vinyl Community PodcastArtists With Multi-Decades Longevity - Episode 30 of Two Guys Talking About RecordsOn this week's episode of Two Guys Talking About Records - A Vinyl Community Podcast, Steve and Jim discuss artists and bands that have endured for decades and decades (and in some cases, even a few more decades!) They ask whether or not great longevity is owed to an artist's success - or if success leads to a long career.2023-09-1748 min

Two Guys Talking About Records - A Vinyl Community PodcastVinyl Box Sets - Episode 29 of Two Guys Talking About RecordsHope you enjoy our new box set... discussion. It's all about the mongo box set releases this week on Two Guys Talking About Records - A Vinyl Community Podcast. Steve and Jim ask whether or not Vinyl Box Sets are worth the money - and sometimes inconvenience of collecting. They also talk about the upcoming Rolling Stones release "Hackney Diamonds".2023-09-1142 min

Two Guys Talking About Records - A Vinyl Community PodcastBack From Our Trips & Covering A Few Topics - Episode 28 of Two Guys Talking About RecordsBoth Jim and Steve are back from their respective trips and cover their record store finds. (Steve is also a bit under the weather, but soldiers on nonetheless!) They also discuss the cost of used vinyl and the apparent slip in quality control of some new vinyl. They also preview the upcoming Rhino Records "Rocktober" releases.2023-09-0436 min

Two Guys Talking About Records - A Vinyl Community PodcastThe”We’re Not Really Here” Episode - Episode 27 of Two Guys Talking About RecordsThis week on Two Guys Talking About Records - A Vinyl Community Podcast, both Steve and Jim had dueling scheduling conflicts, and decided to just phone it in. In this abbreviated talk, the two cover a couple of topics and recent additions to their collections.2023-08-2615 min

Two Guys Talking About Records - A Vinyl Community PodcastUnderstanding The Discogs Database - Episode 26 of Two Guys Talking About RecordsJim geeks-out on this week's episode of Two Guys Talking About Records - A Vinyl Community Podcast, as he and Steve dig into some of the intricacies of using the Discogs database. From new users to serious collectors, it's a tool just about everyone can benefit from digging further into.2023-08-2135 min

Two Guys Talking About Records - A Vinyl Community PodcastThird Man Blue Note, Thrift Store Vinyl and a Discogs Fee Update - Episode 20 of Two Guys Talking About RecordsIt's a potpourri of topics on this week's episode of Two Guys Talking About Records - A Vinyl Community Podcast. Up first, Steve & Jim talk about their recent additions to their personal collections - including a surprise for Steve! Then, Jim gives an update on his recent decision to pull all the items off his Discogs store. From there, they cover the recent release of a new pressing of an RSD "Exclusive", talk about the recent announcement of Third Man Records teaming up with Blue Note for some Michigan Jazz reissues, then they wrap up with a discussion on why...2023-07-1039 min

Two Guys Talking About Records - A Vinyl Community PodcastInner Sleeves & MoFi-Gate II? - Episode 17 of Two Guys Talking About RecordsOn this week's episode of Two Guys Talking About Records - A Vinyl Community Podcast, Steve and Jim talk Inner Sleeves... And what started as an off-the-cuff joke a few episodes ago, is now a point of discussion involving MoFi Master Sleeves. Jim also gives us some insight on an issue he's currently experiencing with Discogs - and his decision to pull all of his store's inventory off the marketplace for the time being.2023-06-1937 min

Two Guys Talking About Records - A Vinyl Community PodcastOur Favorites Of The 80’s - - Episode 10 of 2 Guys Talking About RecordsOn this week's episode of Two Guys Talking About Records - A Vinyl Community Podcast, Steve and Jim discuss some of their favorite songs from the 1980's. Both are a little off the Pop Charts with their playlists, but serve up plenty of great 80's Alternative, Punk and even some Hard Rock. Additionally, each made their own Spotify Playlist, so you can spin deeper into the music they're talking about.Steve's 80's Playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5tRWbAGoDvuIkL7ztYJFgA?si=d0a758d7520348e5 Jim's 80's Playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6ZPxiiTxHG1Yira2OtOKLP?si=47d1146d86cc4b...2023-04-3034 min

Two Guys Talking About Records - A Vinyl Community PodcastRecord Store Day 2023 Recap - Episode 09 of 2 Guys Talking About RecordsOn this episode of 2 Guys Talking About Records - A Vinyl Community Podcast, Record Store Day 2023 is in the rearview. Steve and Jim talk about the releases they'd picked up and then discuss overall success of the event. This year, there is no avoiding the subject of the Taylor Swift RSD release - and its impact on the day. Jim also shares some touching stories of Swift fans in his store hoping to pick up their copy.2023-04-2426 min

Two Guys Talking About Records - A Vinyl Community PodcastVinyl Outsells CDs - Streaming Still Rules - Episode 04 of 2 Guys Talking About RecordsOn this episode of 2 Guys Talking About Records - A Vinyl Community Podcast, Steve and Jim discuss the recent news that Vinyl Record sales has surpassed the sales of Compact Discs for the first time since 1987. They also recap their recent additions to the personal collections - and Jim talks about a big vinyl collection he purchased for the store.2023-03-1935 min

Two Guys Talking About Records - A Vinyl Community PodcastIntroductions and Record Store Day 2023 - Episode 01On this inaugural episode of 2 Guys Talking About Records ~ A Vinyl Community Podcast, Steve Carlson and Jim Gleason introduce themselves, talk about the Vinyl Community and discuss their picks from the Record Store Day (RSD) 2023 list of exclusive releases, first runs and regional focus albums.2023-02-2735 min