

The Vinyl Guide - Artist Interviews for Record Collectors and Music Nerds
Nate Goyer, Record Collector, Music Fan, Vinyl Maniac
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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Nov 2, 2020 • 1h 7min
Ep246: Bär McKinnon - Umlaut, Mr Bungle & more
Clinton Bär McKinnon was with Mr Bungle for all of the 90s before moving to Australia and forming Umlaut, a band which continues to stretch musical boundaries. This week Bär shares about his early days w Bungle, joining the band, contributing to the music, becoming an Aussie and his new extremely limited vinyl pressing of "The Easter Bär", available on Nov 6. 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.

Oct 26, 2020 • 1h 3min
Ep245: Here Lies Man - Ritual Divination - Premiere and Preorder
Here Lies Man are often described as "Afrobeat meets Black Sabbath", with hypnotic rhythms and heavy riffs. Co-founder and songwriter Marcos Garcia discusses the songwriting, the lyrics, the creation, his history with vinyl and a World Premiere of the track "I Told You (You Shall Die)" from the upcoming Here Lies Man LP "Ritual Divination" on Riding Easy Records. 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.

Oct 19, 2020 • 54min
Ep244: The Josh Klinghoffer - Pluralone Interview
Josh Klinghoffer shares his passion for vinyl, his history with records, the pivotal albums of his youth, the rare records of his career as well as his creative processes and motivations for the brilliant new Pluralone LP "I Don't Feel Well". 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.

Oct 12, 2020 • 55min
Ep243: Dave Lombardo - Mr Bungle, Misfits & more
Drum legend Dave Lombardo joins us to talk about the latest Mr Bungle album "The Raging Wrath of the Easter Bunny Demo", the tour, vinyl, playing with the Misfits, Fantômas, Dead Cross, answers listener questions on Slayer & 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.

Sep 29, 2020 • 1h 10min
Ep242: Thurston Moore - Record Collector
Thurston Moore's love for vinyl records is legendary. Today he discusses his history with vinyl, his record collection, purchasing records while touring w Sonic Youth, his drive to own physical form media and his new LP "By The Fire", out now. 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 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.