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

The Vinyl Guide
Vinyl Records
Punk Rock
Australia
Record Store Day
Record Collecting
Music Production
Vinyl Collecting
Music Industry
Melvins
Black Flag
Punk Music
Punk Rock Museum
Nofx
Steve Albini
Nirvana
Jimi Hendrix
SSD
Circle Jerks
They Might Be Giants
Free Lsd

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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Latest Episodes

Circle Jerks drummer Joey Castillo reveals the story behind the new "Revenge of Nervous Breakdown" record, the importance of Raymond Pettibon cover art and what's next for the Keith Morris-fronted juggernaut.

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Ahead of Mudhoney's Australian tour, Mark Arm talks vinyl rarities, bootlegs, Australian imports that blew Seattle's mind, and the daunting task of singing Chris Bailey's songs in The Saints 73–78.

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Author Ben Merlis traces the Beastie Boys' wild leap from young hardcore punks to rap's first number-one album, revealing the rare records, recordings and scrapped ideas behind Licensed to Ill.

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Original Nirvana drummer Chad Channing shares stories from the Bleach era, Love Buzz single & other collectables, getting knocked out by Chris's bass and digging through his rare vinyl.

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• Chad's prized find: an original Australia... more

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Recent Guests

Joey Castillo
Drummer for Circle Jerks, with credits including Danzig, Queens of the Stone Age, Eagles of Death Metal and The Bronx.
Circle Jerks
Episode: Ep569: Circle Jerks' Revenge of Nervous Breakdown with Joey Castillo
Mark Arm
Musician, Mudhoney and The Saints (1973–78)
Mudhoney; The Saints
Episode: Ep568: Mark Arm - Mudhoney, The Saints 73-78
Ben Merlis
Author of Going Off, The History of the Juice Crew and Cold Chillin Records, author of Beastie Boys Licensed to Ill at 40
Author / Researcher
Episode: Ep567: Beastie Boys' Licensed to Ill at 40 with Ben Merlis
Chad Channing
Nirvana's early drummer, featured guest
Nirvana (early era)
Episode: Ep566: Chad Channing - Love Buzz, Bleach & Early Nirvana
Laura Jane Grace
Musician, founder of Against Me
Against Me!/Solo projects
Episode: Ep564: Laura Jane Grace - Record Collector
Cameron Collins
Founder of Brujaha Productions; organizer of Punk in the Park and Punk and Dropkick
Brujaha Productions; Punk in the Park
Episode: Ep563: WTF Happened To Punk In The Park?
Tony Levin
Musician known for King Crimson, Peter Gabriel, Pink Floyd, and Stick Men
Various including King Crimson, Stick Men, Peter Gabriel's band
Episode: Ep562: The Discipline of Tony Levin
Chad Kassem
Founder/leader of Acoustic Sounds, Analogue Productions, and Quality Record Pressing
Acoustic Sounds / Analogue Productions / Quality Record Pressing
Episode: Ep561: Chad Kassem & The Road to The Vinyl Summit
Captain Sensible
Captain Sensible of The Damned
The Damned
Episode: Ep560: Captain Sensible of The Damned

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Nate Goyer
Host of The Vinyl Guide

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 1k ratings
  • Love This Show!!!

    Nate Goyer is one hell of an interviewer!! I just listened to the Chad Channing show even though I've followed the show for a few years now- Nate always makes sure to ask if the guests are into vinyl and even if they aren't, he always has awesome engaging questions. I started listening to NOFX because of The Vinyl Guide!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Scott LeRa
    United Statesa month ago
  • 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__
    Canada8 months 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 Kingdom10 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
    Spaina year 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 Statesa year ago

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Great range of guests and thoughtful questions
Listeners praise the show's nerdy depth and storytelling about records
Engaging host with deep knowledge and enthusiasm for vinyl

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Ep569: Circle Jerks' Revenge of Nervous Breakdown with Joey Castillo
Q: How did you learn to play drums, and did you take lessons?
Castillo says he became interested in drums as a child, started playing on a neighbor's kit, and taught himself by listening to music and playing along to records. He did not take formal lessons, but still practices and warms up on a pad.
Ep569: Circle Jerks' Revenge of Nervous Breakdown with Joey Castillo
Q: How did the Circle Jerks' “Revenge of Nervous Breakdown” single come about?
Fan interest in hearing Keith Morris sing Black Flag material helped prompt the idea. The band road-tested “Depression,” “Revenge” and “Nervous Breakdown” at European festivals, then recorded four songs live and in set order at Tim Armstrong's studio.
Ep568: Mark Arm - Mudhoney, The Saints 73-78
Q: What were some of the tougher songs to perform live or recreate?
Arm explains that All Times Through Paradise is difficult due to its shifting rhythms and dense phrasing, requiring careful attention to timing and vocal delivery.
Ep562: The Discipline of Tony Levin
Q: Was the John Lennon era a defining moment for you, and how did it come about?
Jack Douglas recommended Levin for the John Lennon project after hearing positive notes about him; Levin recalls Lennon's encouragement to not overplay and shares the dynamic of working with Lennon and Yoko Ono.
Ep562: The Discipline of Tony Levin
Q: Do you collect anything or have memorabilia you hang on to?
Levin says he doesn't heavily collect; he keeps a warehouse of gear and has a practical, not hoarder, approach to possessions, focusing on what he uses rather than accumulating.

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What is The Vinyl Guide about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on vinyl culture, with long-form conversations that blend musician stories, archival history, and the craft of making and releasing records. Episodes frequently explore pressing tech, licensing, mastering, sequencing, and the economics of reissues, often through veteran producers, artists, and archivists. The host's genuine passion for records and hands-on knowledge of catalogs, bootlegs, and the vinyl revival gives listeners practical insight into collecting, evaluating pressings, and understanding the music business behind beloved records. A standout strength is its breadth and depth across genres—punk, jazz, classic rock, and indie—through interviews that feel like studio sessions with fingers on the morphing line betwe... more

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