Two Guys Talking About Records - A Vinyl Community Podcast

This week, Jim & Steve take an 'unofficial' trip over The Wall and to the Dark Side of the Moon! It's a deep dive into their collections of Live Bootleg Pink Floyd releases! Jim also shares how he uses AI to help him keep track of which classic concerts he brings in. They also share their most recent pickups. Click here to hear the music we discuss on this episode's Spotify Playlist! • Connect with us on our Facebook Page! • Visit Steve Carlson's Vinyl Community YouTube Channel: • Visit the Radio Wasteland Records YouTube Channel: • Visit Radio Wasteland Records Online thanks!! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What kind of a legacy does a generational artist leave behind when they're gone? On this episode of 2 Guys, Steve & Jim remember Dolly Parton. They then steer the discussion on what makes someone a 'Generational Artist". The kind that will be remembers for decades (or longer). They also touch on the newly announced Rocktober list of reissue titles from Rhino Records and show off their most recent pickups. Click here to hear the music we discuss on this episode's Spotify Playlist! • Connect with us on our Facebook Page! • Visit Steve Carlson's Vinyl Community YouTube Channel: • Visit the Radio Wasteland Records YouTube Channel: • Visit Radio Wasteland Records Online thanks!! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of Two Guys Talking about Records, Steve & Jim dig into the final chapter of a true music-biz institution: Columbia House (formerly the Columbia Record Club). After more than 70 years, the mail-order giant that once promised “12 albums for a penny” is winding down for good—stopping new orders after September 15, 2026. They cover the latest news on the closure of its remaining DVD/Blu-ray business, then rewind through the club’s history—from its 1955 launch as a way to reach rural record buyers, through the vinyl, cassette, and CD boom years, the famous (and infamous) negative-option billing, and its long decline in the digital age. The Guys also get into the collector side of things: Are those CRC and RCA Music Service pressings really lower quality than regular retail copies? What about the Terre Haute plant pressings? And how do club editions stack up in terms of collectibility and value today? Plus a quick look at how modern vinyl subscription clubs compare to the old-school model. No more 12 LPs for a penny… but the stories (and the records) live on. Click here to hear the music we discuss on this episode's Spotify Playlist! • Connect with us on our Facebook Page! • Visit Steve Carlson's Vinyl Community YouTube Channel: • Visit the Radio Wasteland Records YouTube Channel: • Visit Radio Wasteland Records Online thanks!! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Steve & Jim love talking about records. (obviously) But sometimes, when it comes to the gear this listen with, they're both a little out of their element. To counter that this week, they welcome a special guest - who also happens to be an expert on audio equipment! It's David from the Poetry On Plastic YouTube Channel! He's also a contributor the gear review channel The Absolute Sound. David chats with the guys about how important the right system can be to the vinyl experience, and even covers the philosophy of pairing your vinyl with quality equipment. He also joins Jim & Steve in showing off their most recent pickups. Visit Michael's Poetry On Plastic YouTube Channel! Click here to hear the music we discuss on this episode's Spotify Playlist! • Connect with us on our Facebook Page! • Visit Steve Carlson's Vinyl Community YouTube Channel: • Visit the Radio Wasteland Records YouTube Channel: • Visit Radio Wasteland Records Online thanks!! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, the Two Guys do a deep dive into one of the groups often mentioned on the show. Pink Floyd is a favorite of both Steve & Jim, and on this episode, they go through the band's wide ranging studio album discography, highlight their favorites AND attempt to figure out 'which one's pink?'. They also cover their most recent additions to their collections. Click here to hear the music we discuss on this episode's Spotify Playlist! • Connect with us on our Facebook Page! • Visit Steve Carlson's Vinyl Community YouTube Channel: • Visit the Radio Wasteland Records YouTube Channel: • Visit Radio Wasteland Records Online thanks!! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.