

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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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.

Dec 16, 2019 • 1h 2min
Ep196: Spot - Producer, Engineer & Witness to Music History
Spot was a producer, engineer and an essential ingredient to the Southern California Punk Rock sound, helping bands like Black Flag, Descendents, Minutemen, Misfits and Hüsker Dü get their music to tape and onto vinyl. Today Spot shares stories of those days and colours in some insider details. 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 9, 2019 • 1h 19min
Ep195: Collecting the Blues with John Tefteller
John Tefteller is absolutely driven to find the world's rarest blues records. Today he shares stories of his journey to amass the one of the world's largest and most valuable record collection and share it with the world through his annual Blues Images calendar. 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.

Nov 26, 2019 • 55min
Ep194: 50 years of Hot Rats w/ Ahmet Zappa & Joe 'Vaultmeister' Travers
Frank Zappa's masterpiece 'Hot Rats' is 50 years old and today we explore the history and legacy of this pivotal LP with Ahmet Zappa and Joe 'Vaultmeister' Travers, as well as discuss the Hot Rats Sessions Box Set, Frank's vinyl and lots more Zappa talk. FZ fans rejoice! 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.

Nov 18, 2019 • 1h 33min
Ep193: Marty Willson-Piper - Record Collector
Aside from being an incredibly prolific and influential musician, Marty Willson-Piper is a record collector of the highest order. Today we speak about his hobby, his collection and his vinyl habits as he continues to fill the In Deep Music Archive with the music he loves. 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.

Nov 10, 2019 • 1h 29min
Ep192: The Bob Lefsetz Interview - Live from Australian Music Week
Few people continue to shape music industry strategy and opinion like Bob Lefsetz. Author of the Lefsetz Letter and podcast, Bob joins us today in front of an audience at Australian Music Week to talk vinyl, music, his 'asteroid albums' and anything else that comes to mind. 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.

Nov 4, 2019 • 40min
Ep191: No Comfort for Monolord
In the midst of yet another tour, Monolord drummer Esben Willems calls in to discuss life on the road, Monolord's vinyl history, the new album 'No Comfort' and lots 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.

Oct 28, 2019 • 32min
Ep190: Peter Holmström of The Dandy Warhols
The Dandy Warhols are celebrating 25 years of music. Today guitarist Peter Holmström shares about his musical beginnings, vinyl records, career decisions, lessons leart while touring with David Bowie & heaps 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.

Oct 21, 2019 • 47min
Ep189: Michael Gira of Swans
Swans are distinct in their music and have a strong connection to their fanbase. Founder, singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Michael Gira joins us to discuss the creative process, how he develops material, his songwriting process, the new LP 'Leaving Meaning' 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.

Oct 18, 2019 • 1h 32min
Ep188: Talkin' 'bout Van Halen w Greg Renoff
Van Halen were my Beatles. Growing up in California, they were the soundtrack to my youth and their music is fuel for good times. Today we talk band history, vinyl, legacy and future of the band with Van Halen historian, author and maniac, Greg Renoff. 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.