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The Vinyl Guide - Artist Interviews for Record Collectors and Music Nerds

The Vinyl Guide
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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 maint... more

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Danny Goldberg
Music business veteran and author, former publicist for Led Zeppelin and manager for Nirvana and Sonic Youth
Episode: Ep536: Danny Goldberg - Bumping Into Geniuses (Led Zeppelin, Nirvana, & more)
Chuck Negron
Former lead vocalist of Three Dog Night and author
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Episode: Chuck Negron (1942-2026) - The Vinyl Guide interview
Steve Jordan
Legendary drummer and producer, known for his work with the Blues Brothers and The Rolling Stones.
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Episode: Ep534: Celebrating Chess Records with Steve Jordan
Carina Round
Singer-songwriter known for her work with Puscifer and solo albums
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Episode: Ep533: Exploring the Pusciverse with Carina Round
Lucinda Williams
Singer, songwriter, and poet known for her distinctive voice and songwriting
Episode: Ep532: Lucinda Williams in a World Gone Wrong
Erik Sandin
Drummer of NOFX
NOFX
Episode: Ep531: Erik "Smelly" Sandin of NOFX
Monte A Melnick
Former tour manager for The Ramones and author of "On The Road with The Ramones"
Episode: Ep530: Tales of The Ramones with Monte A Melnick
Johnny Brennan
Co-creator and voice of characters from The Jerky Boys.
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Episode: Ep529: Johnny Brennan of The Jerky Boys
Brent Belke
Member of the punk band SNFU and co-founder with his brother
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Episode: Ep528: The Legacy of SNFU with Brent & Marc Belke

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Nate Goyer
Host and passionate vinyl collector, dedicated to exploring all things related to vinyl records through engaging interviews with artists and industry professionals.

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 992 ratings
  • One of the Best Rock Podcasts

    Been a listener for about 3 years now.

    Nate always had great guests and his interest/fandom comes from a real place

    Thanks Nate!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Modern_kicks__
    Canadaa month ago
  • He knows his stuff

    Great interviews, eschewing the normal tired questions. Good range of interviewees too.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ian from øhrwürm band
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Nerd me, you nerd!

    Every episode is great. This dude asks what you would ask, if you are like this guy, or like me, a cool dude! Guests are a dream come true. The dive he takes is as real as the touch of vinyl.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sunengr
    Spain4 months ago
  • Dabble On

    Heard you on the WATP voicemail. Love your podcast and the Dabbleverse. And now there’s another layer to hearing your shows. It was a BBQ restaurant.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    alabamudclay
    United States5 months ago
  • Awesome show!

    Love this podcast and Nate sounds super sexy

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Heyebatsjs
    United States5 months ago

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Listeners praise the engaging and insightful interviews with various music figures, particularly appreciating Nate's laid-back style and thoughtful questions.
Many find the content educational, stating that they learn something new about vinyl records or music history with each episode.
Audience members express a strong connection to the host, noting his passion for vinyl and music culture, which resonates well with fans.
A few comments highlight occasional audio quality issues, suggesting that this could be improved for an even better listening experience.
The podcast is often recommended for vinyl enthusiasts and music nerds for its emphasis on personal stories and behind-the-scenes insights from the music industry.

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Chuck Negron (1942-2026) - The Vinyl Guide interview
Q: Did you ever have any recordings as part of the Redwood project?
Chuck clarifies there was an album completed with Redwood that included the song 'Time to Get Alone'.
Chuck Negron (1942-2026) - The Vinyl Guide interview
Q: How did music compare to other interests like basketball for you?
Chuck explains that although he loved music, basketball was initially his passion.
Ep534: Celebrating Chess Records with Steve Jordan
Q: Do we know if the master tapes and the materials from back in the day survived after the fire?
Some materials were lost in the fire, but we were able to recover some duplicates from Europe.
Ep534: Celebrating Chess Records with Steve Jordan
Q: Who are you doing some dates with? Where are you going after this?
I'm doing some work with Jon Batiste at the Davos Economic Summit and then producing Robert Cray's new album in Muscle Shoals, Alabama.
Ep531: Erik "Smelly" Sandin of NOFX
Q: What role, if any, did the Las Vegas controversy play on the end of NOFX?
I don't think any.

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This podcast is dedicated to the passionate community of vinyl enthusiasts, featuring insightful interviews with musicians, artists, and experts in the realm of record collecting. Episodes explore a wide range of topics, from personal stories and experiences of notable guests in the music industry to practical advice on vinyl care and maintenance. The discussions often highlight the evolution of music formats, with a strong emphasis on the growing resurgence of vinyl culture, making it a go-to resource for both seasoned collectors and newcomers alike.

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Recent guests on The Vinyl Guide include:

1. Danny Goldberg
2. Chuck Negron
3. Steve Jordan
4. Carina Round
5. Lucinda Williams
6. Erik Sandin
7. Monte A Melnick
8. Johnny Brennan

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