

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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Feb 24, 2020 • 55min
Ep206: Bruce Pavitt Founder of Sub Pop
Few people have influenced music & popular culture as much as Bruce Pavitt. As founder of Sub Pop fanzine & record label, as well as participant, financier and witness to music history, Bruce shares today about the rise of Nirvana, Soundgarden, Mudhoney and other bands of the Grunge movement. Buy Bruce's books - Photos by Andy Bokanev 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.

Feb 18, 2020 • 30min
Ep205: Derrick Green of Sepultura
Legendary heavy metal band Sepultura recently released the LP 'Quadra' to globally favourable reviews and enthusiastic fan response. Vocalist Derrick Green talks about the making of the album and how it was inspired by vinyl records and the vinyl listening experience. 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.

Feb 9, 2020 • 43min
Ep204: Caspian's Philip Jamieson On Circles
After years of hiatus, Caspian has released the extraordinary LP "On Circles". Founder, guitarist Philip Jamieson talks us through their journey, their challenges, their vinyl records 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.

Feb 3, 2020 • 32min
Ep203: JJ Burnel of The Stranglers
On the eve of their Australian tour, Jean-Jacques Burnel, bassist of The Stranglers, joins us today to talk music, band history, vinyl records, the end of the world and more. Enjoy! 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.

Feb 2, 2020 • 30min
Ep202: In Memorium - Andy Gill of Gang of Four
We are celebrating the life of the late great Andy Gill today by re-sharing his 2019 interview where he discusses Gang of Four history, producing many beloved albums such as Killing Joke's 2003 LP and the posthumous Michael Hutchence solo LP, and heaps more. Enjoy the conversation and the music and vinyl records of Andy Gill.

Feb 1, 2020 • 39min
Ep201: Pepper Keenan of Corrosion of Conformity
Corrosion of Conformity guitarist & vocalist Pepper Keenan discusses his early days, the records of his youth, the vinyl of Corrosion of Conformity, the new album 'No Cross No Crown', the formation of DOWN and much 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.

Jan 19, 2020 • 1h 9min
Ep200: Steven Van Zandt - Rock n Roll Rebel
To celebrate our 200th episode, we welcome Steven Van Zandt and discuss his history and collaborations with Bruce Springsteen, his activism and leadership in the anti-apartheid movement, his enjoyment of records, rock and roll, vinyl and more. Enjoy & happy 200th episode, thanks everyone! 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.

Jan 12, 2020 • 50min
Ep199: Mackie Osborne - The Art of the Album Package
Mackie Osborne is the art director for some extremely ambitious album packages, including Tool's 'Fear Inoculum' and multiple Melvins collectable music releases. Today Mackie shares some stories and insight from her history of designing album art and the tactile experience. 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.

Jan 5, 2020 • 1h 2min
Ep198: Dr Demento - Radio Legend & Record Collector
Dr Demento has inspired multiple generations of artists with his highly influential radio show and playlists of funny songs. Today the good Doctor shares his history with vinyl records, his massive record collection, how his radio show evolved over time & the latest release "Covered in Punk". Enjoy! 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.

Dec 23, 2019 • 3min
Ep197: The Art of Collecting w John 5 - For Patreon Subscribers
Guitar-hero John 5 spends his days playing with the likes of Rob Zombie, Marilyn Manson & more, and spends his evenings collecting guitars and KISS memorabilia. Hear John discuss his amazing KISS collection and make a major announcement for his upcoming tour. *Episode 197 is a gift to our Patreon supporters - Please go to patreon.com/vinylguide and get access to this and other exclusive Patron-only content* 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.