

The Vinyl Guide - Artist Interviews for Record Collectors and Music Nerds
The Vinyl Guide
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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Sep 27, 2020 • 31min
Ep241: Rob Halford of Judas Priest
Rob Halford, aka The Metal God, shares some Judas Priest stories, discusses the album art, the early records, his lifetime of heavy metal, living a double life and other topics from his new book "Confess". If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for you. Nate Goyer is The Vinyl Guide and discusses all things music and record-related.

Sep 21, 2020 • 51min
Ep240: The OBGMs - Watch This Space
The OBGMs are a band you need to hear. Their new album "The Ends" is full of outstanding songs and hooks that stay in your head for days. Founder Densil McFarlane shares the story of the band, his influences, his song writing process and gives a candid assessment fronting a punk band in 2020. If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for you. Nate Goyer is The Vinyl Guide and discusses all things music and record-related.

Sep 14, 2020 • 53min
Ep239: Recording Unhinged with Sylvia Massy
Sylvia Massy's extensive recording resume includes Prince, Tool and Johnny Cash. Today she shares stories on creating the right environment to capture the best performances and deliver them to your record collection. If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for you. Nate Goyer is The Vinyl Guide and discusses all things music and record-related.

Sep 7, 2020 • 1h 2min
Ep238: Beto O'Rourke - Powered by Punk
Beto O'Rourke discusses his history with punk rock, how the DIY ethos of labels like Dischord, Epitaph and SST contributed to his political playbook and how the musical & lyrical influence continues to drive him. If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for you. Nate Goyer is The Vinyl Guide and discusses all things music and record-related.

Aug 30, 2020 • 1h 16min
Ep237: Guy Pratt - More Than The Sideman
Guy Pratt joined the Pink Floyd family in 1987 and has spent years touring, recording and contributing to their legacy. But that's not the whole story; along with David Gilmour and Nick Mason solo projects, Guy has played with Madonna, Michael Jackson, Jimmy Page, was part of Toy Matinee and even toured as a comedian. Today we explore moments from his legendary career. If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for you. Nate Goyer is The Vinyl Guide and discusses all things music and record-related.

Aug 24, 2020 • 1h 2min
Ep236: The Expanding Universe of The Aquabats
On the release of their new LP "Kooky Spooky - In Stereo", Christian Jacobs, founder & central character of The Aquabats talks about the genesis, formation, evolution, music, vinyl & collectables of The Aquabats universe. If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for you. Nate Goyer is The Vinyl Guide and discusses all things music and record-related.

Aug 17, 2020 • 1h 3min
Ep235: 40 Years of Bad Religion w/ Jay Bentley
Bad Religion marks their 40th year with a new book: "Do What You Want - The Story of Bad Religion". Today we talk to Jay Bentley about the early days, rare vinyl and creative processes of one of music's most enduring bands. If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for you. Nate Goyer is The Vinyl Guide and discusses all things music and record-related.

Aug 10, 2020 • 52min
Ep234: Living Fast with Josh Freese
Session and live drumming legend Josh Freese shares tales of a lifetime behind the kit for artists like Sting, NIN, Guns & Roses, DEVO, The Vandals and more. If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for you. Nate Goyer is The Vinyl Guide and discusses all things music and record-related.

Jul 27, 2020 • 1h 14min
Ep233: The Recording Archive of Kevin Gilbert
Although Kevin Gilbert died at age 29, he left a tremendous musical legacy and a studio full of tapes in various states of completion. Today we explore what's on those tapes and what's next for them with Wayne Perez, archivist for the Estate of Kevin Gilbert. If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for you. Nate Goyer is The Vinyl Guide and discusses all things music and record-related.

Jul 20, 2020 • 1h 10min
Ep232: Colin Newman of Wire
Since their formation, Wire has continued to release phenomenal records and inspire artists around the world. Wire co-founder Colin Newman discusses the vinyl history of the band, from "Pink Flag", "Chairs Missing" and "154" to their latest releases "Mind Hive" and "10:20". If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for you. Nate Goyer is The Vinyl Guide and discusses all things music and record-related.


