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Two Guys Talking About Records - A Vinyl Community Podcast

Two Guys Talking About Records - A Vinyl Community Podcast
Author: Jim Gleason and Steve Carlson
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Steve Carlson and Jim Gleason. A vinyl collector and a record store owner. For several years now, Steve has been visiting Jim's store every Sunday afternoon to chat about records, music and whatever else came to mind. These visits morphed into a Podcast... And now, you can join their weekly chats, as they discuss all things vinyl. From classic albums to new releases and Record Store Day Exclusives. It’s your everything Vinyl Community Podcast.
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Is this the real world?!? This week, the Two Guys question reality with a deep dive into the spins of Fictional Artists and Bands! From those created for movies and television to the alter-egos of superstars, they sift through the phonies that are also fantastic! They also cover their most recent pickups.Hear the music we discuss on this episode's - click here for the 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:
Join Jim and Steve on Two Guys Talking About Records as they dive into their latest episode - 'The Purge - Vinyl Community,' a raw look at why collectors part with their beloved vinyl. From Jim's 1997 move to Steve's devastating 2020 Midland flood, we explore the emotional and practical reasons behind purging—space, moves, money, or just a reset. With Steve now facing a space crunch (and still buying records!), we unpack the highs and lows of letting go.Jim also has some thoughts on the recently announced Rush tour (with a new drummer) and they have an update on a couple of RSDBF releases. OH, and they also cover their most recent pickups. (that aren't being purged... yet)Hear the music we discuss on this episode's - click here for the 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:
Buckle up, vinyl aficionados - it's that time of year again when the holiday shopping frenzy meets the holy grail of limited-edition wax. In this can't-miss episode of Two Guys Talking About Records, Steve and Jim dive headfirst into the freshly dropped Record Store Day Black Friday 2025 list, breaking down over 100 killer releases hitting indie shops on November 28th. They also cover their most recent pickups - and Jim has yet another mini-rant over the new Taylor Swift release.Hear the music we discuss on this episode's - click here for the 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:
Crank up the amps and join the Two Guys as they dive into the raw, unpolished chaos of mid-1960s garage rock! This episode explores the genre’s peak from 1963–1968, when teenage bands across North America churned out fuzzy, three-chord anthems in suburban garages, fueled by surf rock and the British Invasion. We unpack the DIY spirit, snarling vocals, and lo-fi grit that set garage rock apart from polished pop-rock and psychedelic excess. Steve and Jim also cover their most recent pickups - and Jim has a mini-rant over the new Taylor Swift release.Hear the music we discuss on this episode's - click here for the 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:
If a picture is worth a thousand words, then what would a picture disc be worth? A thousand spins? (that would really kill the sound quality!) On this week's episode, Steve & Jim explore picture discs! They cover everything from the history - to the complaints over sound quality. They also show off some of the speciality discs from their collections. The Guys also cover a news item regarding the invisible Bob Dylan and cover their most recent pickups.Hear the music we discuss on this episode's - click here for the 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:
To OPEN or leave sealed.. that is the question! This week, Steve and Jim tackle the sometimes controversial issue of opening sealed records - especially older ones! Things wrap with Jim opening the seal on what could be a 60 year old Kinks album! They also cover their most recent pick-ups and pass along some Pink Floyd anniversary news!Hear the music we discuss on this episode's - click here for the 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:
Welcome to this week’s episode of the Two Guys Talking About Records Podcast! Join Steve and Jim as they dive into the gritty, rebellious beginnings of punk rock in the 1970s. They kick things off exploring early influences, then spotlight the proto-punk era with Michigan trailblazers like The Stooges and Death (the Hackney Brothers). From there, they trace the birth of punk itself, hitting the iconic scenes at New York’s CBGB and the explosive London punk movement. Get ready for a wild ride through the raw sounds and attitude that changed music forever!Hear the music we discuss on this episode's - click here for the 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:
Fall is in the air this week on Two Guys! Steve and Jim welcome the season - AND the newly released Rhino Rocktober list of reissues! The guys also discuss the confusion over new US tariffs and how they might affect vinyl sales and shipping from overseas. They also cover their most recent pickups - including a ... chewy one from Jim.Hear the music we discuss on this episode's - click here for the 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:
Get ready for a musical journey! In Episode 124 of Two Guys Talking About Records, Steve & Jim spin their favorite concept albums—records with epic stories and themes, from prog-rock classics to modern gems! Discover iconic albums like The Wall and Tommy, plus the latest vinyl treasures added to their collections. Subscribe for weekly vinyl talk and crate-digging adventures!Hear the music we discuss on this episode's - click here for the 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:#VinylCommunity #ConceptAlbums #VinylRecords #MusicPodcast #RecordCollecting #VinylAddict #PinkFloyd #TheWho #RecordStore #MichiganMusic #CrateDigging #MusicHistory #TwoGuysTalkingAboutRecords #RadioWastelandRecords #VinylLovers
Why DO we collect records? That's the existential question this week's episode of Two Guys. Joining Steve & Jim is guest Dr. David Baskind, a Professor of Psychology - AND a record collector! As always, click here for the Spotify Playlist with of some of the albums and songs discussed in this episode so you can listen in as well.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:#vinylcommunity #vinyl #podcast
This week's episode feels like Two OLD Guys Talking About Records! Steve and Jim marvel at the fact we're now a quarter of the way through this century! (seems like 2000 was just a few years back?!?) They get off their rockers for long enough to discuss some favorite albums of the past 25 years... And are hopeful about seeing what the next 25 will bring!As always, click here for the Spotify Playlist with of some of the albums and songs discussed in this episode so you can listen in as well.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:#vinylcommunity #vinyl #podcast
The Two Guys get 'Spaced Out' this week with trippy discussion of their favorite SPACE ROCK albums! It's an interesting sub-genre of Psyche Rock - with Sci-Fi themed music and lyrics - but also with ties to more modern Shoegaze! Steve and Jim dig deep into their collections to show off some favorites. They also cover their most recent pickups.As always, click here for the Spotify Playlist with of some of the albums and songs discussed in this episode so you can listen in as well.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:#vinylcommunity #vinyl #podcast
The music world was rocked by the recent death of an icon. On this week's episode of Two Guys, Steve & Jim look through their collections at the Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath that have had an impact. They also delve into the extended "Sabbath Family Tree" for some other releases.As always, click here for the Spotify Playlist with of some of the albums and songs discussed in this episode so you can listen in as well.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:#vinylcommunity #vinyl #podcast
Jim is on vacation this week - but that doesn't stop the Two Guys from Talking About Records! This break has also given him a chance to visit one of his favorite (and long time) secret spots to pick up vinyl! Steve also chimes in with some stories of his favorite go-to "honey holes" where he's found some great albums. As always, click here for the Spotify Playlist with of some of the albums and songs discussed in this episode so you can listen in as well.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:#vinylcommunity #vinyl #podcast
With the much anticipated release of the new Wet Leg, Jim & Steve share their apprehension about the band's second release prior to hearing the whole album. This leads to a bigger discussion of the so-called "Sophomore Slump" some artists have experienced after a very successful debut hit. Jim also shares another vinyl mystery - this time it's a rare "Rolling Stones" 45 he'd traded for. The 2 Guys also cover their most recent pickups.As always, click here for the Spotify Playlist with of some of the albums and songs discussed in this episode so you can listen in as well.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:#vinylcommunity #vinyl #podcast
Things get a bit weird this week on the show... So much so, we have a special guest to help spin through it! The 2 Guys are joined by Darrell from the Vinyl Community Channel Off The Beaten Tracks! Darrell, Steve & Jim go through some of the most ...unique... albums in their collections. They also cover their most recent pickups.As always, click here for the Spotify Playlist with of some of the albums and songs discussed in this episode so you can listen in as well.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:#vinylcommunity #vinyl #podcast
After a very busy couple of weeks, the Two Guys are in need of some spins to mellow themselves out... Steve & Jim discuss some of their go-to music when some relaxation is called for. They also cover their most recent pickups!As always, click here for the Spotify Playlist with of some of the albums and songs discussed in this episode so you can listen in as well.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:#vinylcommunity #vinyl #podcast
ROAD TRIP! On this week's episode of Two Guys Talking About Records, Steve and Jim are re-united for their weekly chat! Although they didn't get a chance to visit any record stores, they still managed to find some time to sit down... and talk about records!As always, click here for the Spotify Playlist with of some of the albums and songs discussed in this episode so you can listen in as well.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:#vinylcommunity #vinyl #podcast
This week, Steve and Jim look back at the contributions to the world of music by of both Brian Wilson and Sly Stone. That moves into a discussion of some songs that always remind us of Summertime. Finally, in their most recent pickups, Jim has a MAJOR find added to his collection.As always, click here for the Spotify Playlist with of some of the albums and songs discussed in this episode so you can listen in as well.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:#vinylcommunity #vinyl #podcast
On this week's episode of Two Guys, Steve and Jim discuss how the Summer Season cuts into the quality time spent spinning Vinyl. They also look at some vintage (and current) options for portability. Vinyl Me Please is also back in the news, and Jim samples a.. unique Michigan album of 'Traditional Greek Disco' that showed up in the store.As always, click here for the Spotify Playlist with of some of the albums and songs discussed in this episode so you can listen in as well.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:#vinylcommunity #vinyl #podcast
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