

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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Jan 8, 2018 • 1h 11min
Ep106: What Happens Next w Joe Satriani
Fretboard wizard Joe Satriani joins us to talk about vinyl records, music, guitar discipline, taking risks, his new LP 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. Web | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube

Dec 18, 2017 • 58min
Ep105: Don Was, President of Blue Note Records
Don Was has had an amazing career, making hits as a musician / producer, winning Grammys and industry accolades, and now leading Blue Note Records, the most legendary record label in music history. Don talks about how he got the gig, the turnaround of Blue Note, the legacy of the label, the cool stuff in the vault, his strategy on vinyl reissues and the new Blue Note Review. 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

Dec 11, 2017 • 57min
Ep104: Greg Hetson of Bad Religion, Circle Jerks & more
Greg Hetson has been front & center for punk rock history, forming Redd Kross, Circle Jerks and helping pull together an ailing Bad Religion and propel them into one of the most important bands of the 20th century. Today Greg shares all of the ups and downs and talks 'Pee-Chee folders' with The Vinyl Guide community. 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

Dec 4, 2017 • 55min
Ep103: The Mystique of Betty Davis - w Oliver Wang
Betty Davis wrote 3 of the most influential albums of the 1970s and then disappeared. Today we learn about her life, music and records while attempting to glimpse into her decision to walk away from it all. Oliver Wang, music and cultural journalist, talks us through the life and mystique of Betty Davis. 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

Nov 27, 2017 • 45min
Ep102: Joey Santiago of The Pixies
Joey Santiago may be the most important guitarist of his generation. His unique guitar work has contributed greatly not just to the sound of the Pixies, but his influence is the butterfly effect to popular music. Join us for the conversation with a very cool, humble dude who loves to listen to 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. Web | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube

Nov 20, 2017 • 1h 16min
Ep101: Darryl DMC McDaniels - Back From The Dead
Darryl DMC McDaniels is 1/3rd of the rap pioneering band RUN DMC and today he takes us through the early days, the bittersweet times and the pivot points of life that led him to global success with Raising Hell and inspire a generation of hip-hop artists. We also share the stories and a taste of his latest EP "Back From The Dead" which is available on Record Store Day Black Friday Nov 24. 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

Nov 6, 2017 • 1h 5min
Ep100: Henry Rollins - Record Collector
Henry Rollins has a brilliant and diverse career, including fronting Black Flag, Rollins Band, authoring books, hosting TV shows and touring the world, however today he joins us as a fellow record collector. Henry shares about his legendary vinyl record collection, his approach to title curation, his adventures around the world looking to fill those voids in his collection and more. It's a very special episode of The Vinyl Guide so pls enjoy and share! 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

Oct 30, 2017 • 1h 12min
Ep099: Charlie Benante of Anthrax
Anthrax is one of the "Big 4" metal bands, alongside Metallica, Slayer and Megadeth. Today Charlie Benante shares about the history of the band, the early days, the recordings and deep dives into songs like "Indians", "I'm the Man" and the remake of "Bring The Noise" with Public Enemy. Also discussed is the history of the SOD project and what's in store for Anthrax and Charlie's coffee empire. 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

Oct 23, 2017 • 1h 9min
Ep098: Why Vinyl Matters w Dr Jennifer Otter Bickerdike
Dr Jennifer Otter Bickerdike has authored many books and her latest, "Why Vinyl Matters", is a testament of passion and respect to the audio format we love and the people behind it. Today we have a colourful discussion on vinyl records and find we have much more than vinyl in common. Plus I did a mystery record swap with a listener, hear the results live on air! 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

Oct 16, 2017 • 41min
Ep097: Paz Lenchantin of The Pixies
Paz Lenchantin grew up with classically trained parents and went on to play with some of the most influential bands of modern music, spending time with A Perfect Circle, the short-lived Billy Corgan project Zwan, The Entrance Band and finally becoming a full time member of The Pixies. Today Paz shares her journey on The Vinyl Guide. 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