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Vinyl Community PodcastsChasing Better Sound | Which HiFi Upgrades REALLY Change the Sound?
Which HiFi components REALLY make the biggest difference in sound? Speakers, cartridges, amplifiers, DACs, or something else entirely? And how do you discover…
Vinyl Community PodcastsSurface Noise | Bonus Trax: WFMU Preview, Rolling Stone Rock Song Rankings, & More Personal Shilling
Welcome to another edition of BONUS TRAX, where the conversation continues, the filters come off, and the Vinyl Community's hottest takes get even hotter 🔥🔥…
Vinyl Community PodcastsSurface Noise | Another One Bites the Dust? Big Change Ahead for Surface Noise
Something BIG is happening on Surface Noise, and it will change how you know the show forever. The Show of Record, Talking Records returns with another round…
Vinyl Community PodcastsSafe & Sound Texas Audio Excursion | Inside Impex Records: Abey Fonn Talks Boston, Master Tapes & Audiophile Vinyl
What does it take to produce a truly exceptional audiophile vinyl record? And what's really happening behind the scenes with one of the most anticipated vinyl…
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Surface Noise | Bonus Trax: VMP Lives? Kind of...Plus Arnaldo Gets the MoFi Hookup
What happens when a vinyl record collector gets invited to an exclusive Mobile Fidelity (MoFi) listening event and returns to tell the tale? The answer may…
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Surface Noise | What is Next on the Vinyl Record Collecting Calendar? Salina Stories. Austin Preview.
The Vinyl Community never slows down, and neither do we! This week on Surface Noise — The Show of Record, Talking Records, we're covering major record…
Vinyl Community PodcastsConcert Buddie | Vinyl Summit 2026: The Good, The Bad & The Chad | An Acoustic Sounds 40th Anniversary Recap
Was Vinyl Summit 2026 everything it was cracked up to be? And what does the future hold for Chad Kassem and Acoustic Sounds? In this special, podcast-exclusive…
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Concert Buddie | Vinyl Summit PREVIEW! 40 Years of Acoustic Sounds x The Vinyl Community Runs WILD on Salina!
The Vinyl Summit 2026 is almost here, and we're heading to Salina, Kansas, to celebrate 40 YEARS of Acoustic Sounds! Join Concert Buddie and several of "The…
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Surface Noise | Record Store Day Black Friday 2026 LIST REVEALED! Best Vinyl Releases, Worst & More
The waiting is ova! Record Store Day Black Friday 2026 is just around the corner, and the list is HERE! 📋 On this super-sized episode of Surface Noise, our…
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Surface Noise | Bonus Trax: The Anti-Grail - Rare Records We’d Never Buy
The Power Hour of SURFACE NOISE may be over, but the conversation is just getting started. On this edition of BONUS TRAX, the crew sticks around for a spirited…
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Surface Noise | Is the Record Store Loyalty Tax Still Worth It?
How much is supporting your local record store actually worth—and when does loyalty start costing too much? On this episode of Surface Noise — The Show of…
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Surface Noise | Bonus Trax: No Agenda, Just Records
The conversation keeps spinning after Surface Noise as the crew throws the agenda out the window for another freestylin' edition of BONUS TRAX. This time, it’s…
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Surface Noise | What’s Hiding Inside Your Record Collection? The Collection Within YOUR Collection 🔎
After a week off, Surface Noise is BACK — and we’ve got plenty to talk about in the world of vinyl records, record collecting, music, and the Vinyl Community…
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Chasing Better Sound | The Truth About Audiophile Pressings: Are They Worth It?
How much better is that expensive audiophile reissue—really? On this episode of Chasing Better Sound, David and Louie welcome Mitch from Mitch & Max’s Vinyl…
Vinyl Community PodcastsAmericana Sam | More Than a Daydream Believer: Rediscovering Davy Jones with Glenn Gretlund of 7A Records
On this episode of Vinyl Community Podcasts, host Sam St. John (Americana Sam) welcomes back Glenn Gretlund of 7A Records for a deep dive into the label’s…
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Surface Noise | Bonus Trax: Merch Madness - Music’s Greatest Merch Machines
This round of BONUS TRAX starts with a bang as a couple of hot takes from the end of Surface Noise threaten to unravel the panel at the seams. Then we build…
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Surface Noise | The Seven Deadly Sins of Record Collecting...Plus, What is the New Goodwill Record Store Really Like?
Record collecting has its temptations—and this week on Surface Noise, we’re confessing ours. We kick things off with the latest vinyl news and Current Events…
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Surface Noise | Bonus Trax: The Death Tax Hits a New Low + The Future of VinylCon
The conversation keeps spinning with more BONUS TRAX, as the Surface Noise crew digs into two big questions facing the vinyl record collecting community. First…
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Surface Noise | Do Record Collectors Eventually Hit a Midlife Crisis?
Is there such a thing as a Record Collector Mid Life Crisis? This week on Surface Noise our special guest Amanda Schutzman helps us discuss whether longtime…
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Chasing Better Sound | HiFi Isolation: Does It Really Make a Difference?
Are vibrations quietly sabotaging your turntable’s performance? On this episode of Chasing Better Sound, David and Louie dig into the science—and sometimes…
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Americana Sam | Making Music Without a Map: Matt Glassmeyer & Slow Accordion
On this episode of Vinyl Community Podcasts, host Sam St. John (Americana Sam) sits down with Nashville multi-instrumentalist Matt Glassmeyer for a fascinating…
Vinyl Community PodcastsSurface Noise | Remembering Dolly Parton 1946-2026
The music world has lost one of its most beloved and influential voices. In this special episode of Surface Noise, we remember and celebrate the extraordinary…
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Surface Noise | Bonus Trax: Tired of All The Preorders?
Still simmering for vinyl record collecting talk after SURFACE NOISE? Good...these BONUS TRAX aim to satisfy! 🤩 The panel jumps into a discussion asking…
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Surface Noise | Battle Lines Drawn: A.I. Versus Vinyl Records
This week on Surface Noise — the show of record, talking records - we dig into where vinyl has been, where it’s headed, and whether artificial intelligence…
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Surface Noise | Bonus Trax: The Most Stubborn Record(s) to Find
Surface Noise had a lot of flavor this week, but these Bonus Trax are sure to put the last spicy touch on the vinyl meatball of this messy, messy episode on…
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Surface Noise | Wax, Tracks, and Big Record Stacks
This week on Surface Noise, we’re digging into vinyl collecting news, the records collectors are supposedly required to own, and a bonafide Beatles bomb goes…
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Surface Noise | Bonus Trax: Rescued Travel Vinyl + New Websites & Apps to Locate Records
As SURFACE NOISE moved into the BONUS TRAX segment, we return back from the border to hear about recent travels and record store exploration in new places from…
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Surface Noise | The Hunt for Great Vinyl Records Never Ends!
Get ready for another episode of Surface Noise: The Show of Record, Talking Records as we dive into the latest happenings in the world of vinyl collecting…
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Surface Noise | Bonus Trax: Mistakes Made, Lessons Learned
In this BONUS TRAX episode of Surface Noise, the conversation gets personal as the panel shares the biggest Mistakes Made and Lessons Learned throughout their…
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Surface Noise | The Beat Goes On, and So Does Collector Culture
The conversation goes far beyond what's spinning on the turntable in this episode of Surface Noise, the Show of Record, Talking Records. 🎙️ We kick things off…
Vinyl Community PodcastsPour One, Play One | Episode 4: Next Round on The Grooveseeker (Chris)
Raise a glass and spin another record! On this episode of Pour One, Play One, host Alex from Columbus is joined by Americana Sam, Jason Arsenault, and special…
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Surface Noise | Bonus Trax: Top Billing - The Ultimate Concert(s) of Your Life
The turntable keeps spinning on Surface Noise, as this edition of Bonus Trax is a fun exercise in "What If". It's time for Top Billing. If you could create the…
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Surface Noise | Vinyl Record Collecting with All Gas, No Brakes. Talent vs. Skill: Does it Matter?
From the latest vinyl record collecting news to one of the biggest debates in music, this week's episode of Surface Noise is packed with opinions, hot takes…
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Concert Buddie | Building Community Through Vinyl: Amanda Schutzman Interview
Let's do this, Buddies! Concert Buddie returns on Vinyl Community Podcasts for an in-depth conversation with Amanda Schutzman as we explore her passion for…
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Surface Noise | Bonus Trax: Vinyl Record Errors That Have Made Record Collectors RICH
Still hungry for more record talk? After Surface Noise, the conversation continues on Bonus Trax with a deep dive into one of the most fascinating corners of…
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Surface Noise | More Fireworks Than the Fourth of July! Sharon is Karen New Album Drop! 🧛🏻♀️
The conversation never stops on Surface Noise: The Show of Record, Talking Records! Join the panel for another episode covering the biggest news, stories, and…
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Surface Noise | Ask Us Anything!
On this special episode of Surface Noise: The Show of Record, Talking Records, we're turning the show over to YOU. That's right—this entire episode is built…
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Americana Sam | Finding His Own Voice: A Conversation with Songwriter Bob Wagner
On this episode of Vinyl Community Podcasts, host Americana Sam sits down with songwriter and musician Bob Wagner to discuss the release of his debut solo…
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Surface Noise | Bonus Trax: Records You'll Have to Pry From Our Cold, Dead Hands...
For the latest version of Surface Noise: Bonus Trax we tackle a question every serious collector has considered: which records will you never sell? We each…
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Surface Noise | Calm Before The Storm...Natty Dread...Full?
⏰ Time for another episode packed with lively discussion, collector insights, industry news, and plenty of opinions from around the world of vinyl record…
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Chasing Better Sound | Are Your Speakers Wrong for Your Room?
Join us on the next Chasing Better Sound as hosts David Bianco and Louie V. welcome Steve DeHarde of Bedrock Audio for a practical conversation about choosing…
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Pour One, Play One | Episode 3: Next Round on Chris (Stylus Meets Vinyl)
Back in the Tap Room, on this episode of Pour One, Play One host Alex from Columbus, Jason A and Americana Sam are joined by special guest Chris from the…
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Surface Noise | Bonus Trax: The "Right" Time to Quit the "VC"?
Headed into ⏱ overtime here with these Surface Noise: BONUS TRAX! Inspired by a recent video editorial courtesy of VCP's own Americana Sam, the panel digs into…
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Surface Noise | What's Up with These Record Prices? And More Record Store Headscratchers...
Another week, another Surface Noise: The Show of Record, Talking Records! This time, we're diving into the latest vinyl record collecting news and current…
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Surface Noise | Bonus Trax: Summon The Vinyl Genie
For our next trick on Surface Noise, these BONUS TRAX summon the "Vinyl Genie" 🧞♂️ If you could be granted one wish related to music, vinyl records…
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Surface Noise | Are We Over Thinking Vinyl Record Collecting?
Welcome to another episode of Surface Noise: The Show of Record, Talking Records as we dive into the latest happenings in the world of vinyl record collecting…
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Surface Noise | Bonus Trax: Setting the Record Straight on the "Vinyl Summit", Plus Recent Finds (incl. Austin)
Don't mind us, we're just the last of the vendors wheeling out of the Austin Record Convention finishing up with our patented BONUS TRAX. But before we get out…
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Surface Noise | Back and Better Than Ever?
Welcome back to Surface Noise — The Show of Record, Talking Records! This week, we're diving into more topics every vinyl record collector should have an…
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Pour One, Play One | Episode 2: Cold Pours & Analog Sounds
Pour One, Play One has returned! Host Alex from Columbus (Beer & Vinyl) welcomes back Jason A and American Sam for another laid-back session of craft beer and…
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Concert Buddie | Richard Foos - The Godfather of Modern Vinyl Reissues
Buddies! I'm back with another interview on Vinyl Community Podcasts, this time speaking with Richard Foos—the influential founder behind Rhino Entertainment…
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Chasing Better Sound | 40 Incredible Records We Use to Test Audio Systems
In the latest episode of CHASING BETTER SOUND, hosts David and Louis V. dive deep into one of the biggest questions in their never-ending pursuit of audio…
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Americana Sam | Interview with Glenn Gretlund, Co-founder and CEO of 7a Records
This episode of Vinyl Community Podcasts features an in-depth interview hosted by Americana Sam with Glenn Gretlund, the passionate force behind 7a Records —…
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Surface Noise | Bonus Trax: Would You Sell a G+ Record Online? What Happened to Dance Shows?
The plane is in the hangar. The crew is de-boarding. But the seats are still not fully in the complete upright positions. That only means that we have some…
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Surface Noise | Not Everything on Vinyl Sounds Good?
Welcome back to SURFACE NOISE — the show of record, talking records. Join the panel as we dive into the latest current events across the vinyl record…
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Pour One, Play One | Episode One: The Beer & Vinyl Sessions
Another Vinyl Community Podcasts first! Host Alex from Columbus (aka Beer & Vinyl) hosts a new monthly show discussing two of his favorite things: beer…
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Surface Noise | Bonus Trax: Greatest Concert Films of ALL TIME? Justice for Billy Joel
From near mutiny, to unsettled opinions: this helping of BONUS TRAX following SURFACE NOISE centers on a spirited debate of the greatest concert films of all…
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Surface Noise | Is the "Middle Class" of Vinyl Record Collecting Shrinking?
What’s really happening in the world of vinyl collecting right now—and where is it all headed? I On this episode of SURFACE NOISE, we kick things off with our…
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Chasing Better Sound | From Axpona & Beyond!
A few weeks removed from roaming the halls of listening rooms of AXPONA, David Bianco of Safe & Sound Texas Audio Excursion and Louie V from Vinyl Latte return…
Vinyl Community PodcastsBeer & Vinyl | From Crates to Community: Thomas Stanley on Building Stanley's Records & Powering Columbus Record Fairs
On tap for this episode of Vinyl Community Podcasts, Beer & Vinyl host Alex (from Columbus) sits down with local record store owner Thomas Stanley of Stanley's…
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Surface Noise | Bonus Trax: How Do You Prefer to Track Down Big Ticket Records?
One hour cannot contain the unbridled enthusiasm for record collecting that is SURFACE NOISE. Here with another helping of BONUS TRAX, we get off on unusual…