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Vinyl Emergency

Jim Hanke
Vinyl Records
Music Industry
R.E.M.
Bruce Springsteen
Indie Rock
Strand Of Oaks
Chicago
Camera Obscura
Nebraska
Tom Petty
Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere
New Album Look To the East, Look To the West
Miracle Focus
Harvey Danger
Wildflowers
Warren Zanes
Bill Berry
Vinyl
Milwaukee
The Get Up Kids

Musicians, record label owners, visual artists and beyond describe how vinyl records have shaped their lives and careers. Previous guests include Hozier, Rosanne Cash, Ben Gibbard, Adam Duritz, Lisa Loeb and members of Run-DMC, Foo Fighters, R.E.M. and more.

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Enjoy this special feed drop of The Great Albums Podcast, where Vinyl Emergency's Jim Hanke guests to discuss The Promise Ring's 1999 LP, Very Emergency, track-by-track. Find and subscribe to the Great Albums wherever you get podcasts!

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Describing himself as working within "the art of opportunity," Hutch Harris has been rummaging through charity bins and resale shops for years, pocketing vintage insurance ads or worn pages of childrens books, in order to create stunning, patchwork a... more

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Recent Guests

Lou Barlow
Musician known for Dinosaur Jr., Sebadoh, Folk Implosion
Dinosaur Jr., Sebadoh, Folk Implosion
Episode: Episode 244: Lou Barlow (Dinosaur Jr. / Sebadoh / Folk Implosion)
Jim James
Singer, songwriter, frontman of My Morning Jacket
My Morning Jacket
Episode: Episode 243: Jim James of My Morning Jacket
Dan Didier
Drummer of The Promise Ring
The Promise Ring
Episode: The Promise Ring's 'Very Emergency,' Track-By-Track (with The Great Albums)
Hutch Harris
Founder and vocalist of The Thermals
The Thermals
Episode: Episode 242: Hutch Harris (The Thermals)
Craig Finn
Lead singer of The Hold Steady
The Hold Steady
Episode: Episode 241: The Hold Steady [LIVE IN CHICAGO] -- 'Boys and Girls in America' Deep Dive
Tad Kubler
Guitarist of The Hold Steady
The Hold Steady
Episode: Episode 241: The Hold Steady [LIVE IN CHICAGO] -- 'Boys and Girls in America' Deep Dive
Franz Nicolai
Pianist/keyboardist (The Hold Steady)
The Hold Steady
Episode: Episode 241: The Hold Steady [LIVE IN CHICAGO] -- 'Boys and Girls in America' Deep Dive
Steve Selvidge
Guitarist of The Hold Steady
The Hold Steady
Episode: Episode 241: The Hold Steady [LIVE IN CHICAGO] -- 'Boys and Girls in America' Deep Dive
Galen Polivka
Bassist of The Hold Steady
The Hold Steady
Episode: Episode 241: The Hold Steady [LIVE IN CHICAGO] -- 'Boys and Girls in America' Deep Dive

Host

Jim Hanke
Host of Vinyl Emergency with deep involvement in the vinyl community and interviewing artists, labels, and collectors.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 195 ratings
  • Great Interview Show!

    Are you a fan of vinyl? Are you a fan of great interviews? If so, this podcast is for you! The show combines my two loves into one weekly show. I love it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LukinFan
    United States2 years ago
  • Good guests = good podcast!

    When the guests are good, it’s a great podcast, but it’s let down by the presenter who doesn’t really listen carefully to his guests. You sense he’s urging them to finish an answer so he can get to his next question, so I often feel he misses some golden opportunities to get more out of his guests if he’d responded to what they actually said rather than just ploughed on to his next question.

    It’s also really offputting to hear him typing away while his guests are talking! It sounds like he’s s... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    MandurahJamie
    Australia3 years ago
  • For Vinyl Love and Beyond

    Jim’s podcast is excellent for vinyl lovers, but each guest brings a lot more to the table than just records. It’s a great music podcast as a whole! Love it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    blaineduncan
    United States5 years ago
  • a music enthusiasts dream

    Love this podcast, Jim is knowledgeable and an excellent interviewer. His interview with Chris Carrabba is amazing, such a fun listen. He really gets his guests to morph into total fanboys of music and the vinyl LP, it makes it very relatable.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    leafsfan1980
    Canada6 years ago
  • Great Podcast

    Jim does an amazing job interviewing artists/musicians from all genres. He has a vast background of all types of music and his research for each show is evident. Well done and highly recommended!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jmbenishek
    United States6 years ago

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Fans love the variety of guests—from artists to producers and label owners, with authentic discussions about physical media.
Listeners praise in-depth, thoughtful guest conversations and strong knowledge of vinyl culture.
Some feedback notes uneven pacing or interviewer style but overall high quality.

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Talking Points

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Episode 244: Lou Barlow (Dinosaur Jr. / Sebadoh / Folk Implosion)
Q: How did it feel recording You're Living All Over Me and how did those early experiences influence your later work with Sebadoh and Dinosaur Jr.?
Lou describes the revelatory nature of finishing that album, the pressure around Natural One and Harmacy, and how those experiences pushed him toward releasing more home recordings and pursuing a non-traditional path.
Episode 244: Lou Barlow (Dinosaur Jr. / Sebadoh / Folk Implosion)
Q: What early memories of vinyl and record players do you have from home, and how did they shape you as a musician?
Lou recalls his family's modest setup, the turntable commitments, and how early records like Commander Cody, Dolly Parton, and various seven-inch singles wired him to fast, energetic music and the broader DIY culture.
Episode 240: The Menzingers' Greg Barnett
Q: How has becoming a parent influenced your songwriting and perspective on life?
Parenthood brought a shift toward greater confidence and a focus on presence and time, with lyrics reflecting changes in life and priorities and a sense that life's moments move quickly, influencing how songs are written.
Episode 240: The Menzingers' Greg Barnett
Q: What has the collaboration with producer Will Yip been like for you all?
Will Yip is portrayed as a close friend and essential creative partner who deeply understands the four members, helping to elevate their work while keeping the band's character intact; the process is collaborative and deeply rooted in shared history.
Episode 240: The Menzingers' Greg Barnett
Q: How did the band evolve in their approach to making music over the years, especially coming from Scranton to Philly?
Greg describes a progression from early experimenting in A Lesson and Chamberlain through the middle chapter of On the Impossible Past and into the more defined work on After the Party and Hello Exile, with a shift toward a more confident, mature lyric and a clearer identity as a band.

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The show centers on deep-dive conversations with musicians, label owners, and other creative professionals who are passionate about vinyl and the broader music ecosystem. Episodes routinely explore how physical media, album artwork, and the vinyl community shape artistic decisions, touring life, and career longevity, often weaving in stories about collecting, pressing histories, and the tactile experience of listening. A standout trait is the host's willingness to go beyond music to discuss creativity, production, and the people behind iconic records, creating a candid, in-the-room vibe that appeals to die-hard vinyl fans and general music lovers alike.

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1. That's How I Remember It
2. Life of the Record
3. Kreative Kontrol
4. The Vinyl Guide - Artist Interviews for Record Collectors and Music Nerds
5. WTF with Marc Maron Podcast

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Recent guests on Vinyl Emergency include:

1. Lou Barlow
2. Jim James
3. Dan Didier
4. Hutch Harris
5. Craig Finn
6. Tad Kubler
7. Franz Nicolai
8. Steve Selvidge

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