

The Vinyl Guide - Artist Interviews for Record Collectors and Music Nerds
The Vinyl Guide
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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Aug 17, 2020 • 1h 3min
Ep235: 40 Years of Bad Religion w/ Jay Bentley
Bad Religion marks their 40th year with a new book: "Do What You Want - The Story of Bad Religion". Today we talk to Jay Bentley about the early days, rare vinyl and creative processes of one of music's most 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.

Aug 10, 2020 • 52min
Ep234: Living Fast with Josh Freese
Session and live drumming legend Josh Freese shares tales of a lifetime behind the kit for artists like Sting, NIN, Guns & Roses, DEVO, The Vandals 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.

Jul 27, 2020 • 1h 14min
Ep233: The Recording Archive of Kevin Gilbert
Although Kevin Gilbert died at age 29, he left a tremendous musical legacy and a studio full of tapes in various states of completion. Today we explore what's on those tapes and what's next for them with Wayne Perez, archivist for the Estate of Kevin Gilbert. 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.

Jul 20, 2020 • 1h 10min
Ep232: Colin Newman of Wire
Since their formation, Wire has continued to release phenomenal records and inspire artists around the world. Wire co-founder Colin Newman discusses the vinyl history of the band, from "Pink Flag", "Chairs Missing" and "154" to their latest releases "Mind Hive" and "10:20". 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.

Jul 13, 2020 • 45min
Ep231: Lou Donaldson - Jazz Legend
Lou Donaldson was one of the earliest and most enduring artists on Blue Note Records. Today "Sweet Lou" shares stories of the early days, playing with the likes of Thelonious Monk, Charlie Parker, Art Blakey, recording with Rudy Van Gelder and looking back on a lifetime of music and laughter. 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.

Jun 30, 2020 • 1h 13min
Ep230: Robert Trujillo of Metallica
Robert Trujillo of the mighty Metallica discusses the upcoming Infectious Grooves "Record Store Day" release, Take U On A Ride, dives into his lengthy resume including standout moments, such as hearing unreleased, extended Ozzy Osborne tracks featuring Randy Rhoads, his involvement in the legacy of Jaco Pastorius, playing the "Bass of Doom" and gives a Covid19 update on Metallica. 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.

Jun 23, 2020 • 48min
Ep229: Lisa Fancher of Frontier Records
Lisa Fancher started Frontier Records with a few paychecks, a bit of luck and a lot of tenacity. Known for producing some enduring records by Circle Jerks, Adolescents and Suicidal Tendencies, Lisa continues to curate the label, cultivate boutique titles and make the music available on vinyl. 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.

Jun 16, 2020 • 53min
Ep228: John Sanders of Alarum
The new Alarum album, "Circle's End", is a huge leap forward for the band and marks an inspiring fusion of metal, jazz and other intriguing musical influences. Guitarist John Sanders, aka Doug Steele, talks records, recording 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.

Jun 9, 2020 • 1h 3min
Ep227: Amon Tobin - Adventures in Transformation
Electronic musician, composer & producer Amon Tobin discusses his creative journey and artistic transformations, from the early days hunting & sampling vinyl records to current day focus on synthesis and partnering with Bandcamp to reinvent the model for musical distribution. 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.

Jun 3, 2020 • 50min
Ep226: Kristian Dunn of El Ten Eleven
El Ten Eleven recently announced an ambitious 3 LP album "Tautology", a mammoth undertaking and compelling next step for a band whose history has been about innovation, rising to challenges and producing extraordinarily captivating music. 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.


