

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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Jun 11, 2018 • 57min
Ep126: Les McKeown of the Bay City Rollers
In the space of one year, Les McKeown went from being an unknown kid in Scotland to selling millions of records and having his own TV show. Today we talk about what was happening inside the Rollermania cocoon, the dodgy characters along the way and how Les still brings Bay City Rollers music to the masses. 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. Web | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube

Jun 4, 2018 • 1h 6min
Ep125: Mike Scheidt of YOB
Last year the world nearly lost YOB's Mike Scheidt. Today he shares the story of his near-death experience, how he emerged and rallied back to create the new LP "Our Raw Heart". Plus we share a track from the album, 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. Web | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube

May 21, 2018 • 49min
Ep124: The Steven Wilson Interview
Steven Wilson continues to push the bounds of musical artistry. Today he shares on his history, philosophy and approach to making music, as well as his memories, appreciation and love of the vinyl record format. Plus a track from his new LP 'To The Bone'. 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. Web | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube

May 14, 2018 • 53min
Ep123: Phil Lewis of L.A. Guns
Phil Lewis has lived a pirate's life fronting L.A. Guns. Today he tells some amazing tales of life on the road, takes listener questions and makes me a member of L.A. Guns for about 30 minutes. Still, I think I lasted longer than others. 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. Web | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube

Apr 30, 2018 • 47min
Ep122: Billy Howerdel of A Perfect Circle
A Perfect Circle recently released their first album in over a decade. Today Billy Howerdel shares the history of the band and breaks down the methods of his songwriting partnership with Maynard James Keenan. 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. Web | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube

Apr 23, 2018 • 1h 6min
Ep121: Dave Meniketti of Y&T
Dave Meniketti and Y&T are Bay Area legends. They've shaped the sound of heavy rock while inspiring some of music's biggest names and today, Dave Meniketti shares the story of one of rock's most beloved and 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. Web | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube

Apr 16, 2018 • 1h 3min
Ep120: Steven McDonald of Redd Kross, OFF!, Melvins & more
Steven Shane McDonald has been in punk rock bands since age 10, opening for Black Flag before he was old enough to drive. Today he shares those early stories, the formation and evolution of Redd Kross, his virtual collaboration with the White Stripes, playing w Melvins, their new LP & what's next for his other 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. Web | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube

Apr 9, 2018 • 1h 10min
Ep119: Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull
For over 50 years Jethro Tull have honed a unique, instantly recognizable style of music. Ian Anderson has led Jethro Tull from day one and, 5 decades and 60 million albums later, he shares his thoughts and memories on a career unlike any other. 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. Web | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube

Mar 26, 2018 • 1h 2min
Ep118: Bill Stevenson of Descendents, ALL, Black Flag & more
Bill Stevenson is punk rock royalty, playing in Descendents, ALL, Black Flag and more. Today we talk about his history, the records he recorded, the rare items in the catalogue, living hard on punk rock tours, Filmage, the comeback, coffee and what's next for Descendents. 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. Web | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube

Mar 19, 2018 • 57min
Ep117: Mario Rubalcaba of Earthless
From skate ramps to drum kits, Mario Rubalcaba shares his journey, his records, his bands as well as a killer new track from the recent Earthless LP 'Black Heaven'. 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. Web | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube