Two Guys Talking About Records - A Vinyl Community Podcast
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.
Episodes
March Vinyl Madness returns on this week's episode of Two Guys! Steve & Jim have a brand new tournament and bracket - and we need your votes to help determine the BEST DECADE for music! We've chosen albums to represent the 50s through the 2020s! This week is the qualifier round - where you get to pick the album that'll go forth as the one to spin from each 10 year span. We'll compile the votes and until the eight albums that mo...
The Two Guys are LIVE this week! Well, kind of... Steve and Jim are diving into some of their favorite Live Albums on Vinyl! They also discuss what makes a Live release EPIC and cover some variations on the theme. Jim also shares some RSD News involving the late addition of a Taylor Swift release - and they both cover their latest pickups!
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This week on Two Guys Talking About Records, Steve and Jim attempt to evolve... Well, not really. They're still talking about records. But they do discuss how some great artists and bands have changed their tune over the years. Sometimes it's a temporary change, and sometimes they completely flip genres. The guys also cover their most recent pickups.
Click here to hear the music we discuss on this episode's Spotify Playlist!
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On this week's episode, the Two Guys dive deep into the elusive art of "traveling music": those perfect tunes that turn a boring highway slog into an adventure or calm your nerves at 30,000 feet. Hit play, and join us as we soundtrack the journey—because whether you're burning rubber or boarding a plane, the right music can make all the difference... or send you straight into the ditch. Safe travels, and crank it responsi...
This week, Steve & Jim welcome a true '80s authority: Steve Spears, creator and host of the long-running, award-winning Stuck in the '80s podcast (celebrating 20+ years and over 600 episodes!).We dive deep into the magic of the decade that gave us MTV, new wave, big hair, and unforgettable pop culture. Steve shares highlights from his incredible guest list—interviews with Rock and Roll Hall of Famers, leading artists, and pop i...
The Record Store Day 2026 List dropped earlier this week and took most everyone by surprise! On this weeks episode, Steve and Jim take a deep dive into the huge number of releases - RSD Exclusives, RSD Firsts and Regional Runs - and highlight their picks and predictions! They also cover the most recent additions to their collections.
Click here to hear the music we discuss on this episode's Spotify Playlist!
On this week's episode of Two Guys, Steve and Jim go head-to-head on which is superior... US Punk Rock - or British Punk? (spoiler: they're still friends). The discussion touches on the history of Punk in general, but moves into each of their favorites - while showing off some albums! They also discuss a strange hype-sticker anomaly from Rhino and cover their most recent pickups. Jim even unseals an older RSD album for a chance at ...
This week, Steve & Jim welcome a special guest to the podcast... It's Tony from the VC Channel Loca Vinyl! Tony has been collecting records for less than a year, and the Guys (with about 40 years each under their belts) get his fresh perspective on the hobby. The three also cover their most recent pickups and additions to their collections.
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• Loca Vinyl
• Loca Bricks
• La Lid...
This week on Two Guys, we're revisiting a pair of older episodes of our podcast. (thanks a lot, technical difficulties!) As such, this is an audio only week... From a couple of our very early episodes, Steve & Jim discuss Record Store Etiquette - from both the owner and customer sides!
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We're now moving headlong into the new year... So what will 2026 bring for vinyl lovers and collectors? This week, Jim and Steve bring a special guest to look ahead. Joining the Two Guys is Ken Norton from All Media Supply. AMS is a major distributor in the music industry - and Jim's main supplier for Radio Wasteland Records. The discussion looks at some trends that everyone hopes will continue, as well as one issue that seemed ine...
New Year - New Spins! Kick off 2026 with Steve and Jim as they dive into their personal New Vinyl Resolutions for the year ahead. Will Steve purge? Will Jim get to the boxes in the store's back room? And what about new box sets? They also react to the shocking (but kinda poetic) shutdown of MTV's music channels across Europe on New Year's Eve—who knew those nostalgic spins on MTV 80s and 90s were still a thing? Plus, the guys geek ...
Big news this week on Two Guys Talking About Records! Jim & Steve are now officially a part of the BLEAV Podcast Network! The Guys give some background on the network and look ahead at what this means for the show. Then, they wrap up the year in style with their 'Best Of' additions to the collections throughout 2025! Plus, as always, we'll spin through our latest pickups.
This week, we're flipping the script a bit and diving into the often overlooked but totally crucial side of vinyl hunting: customer service. Whether it's that magical interaction with a knowledgeable clerk in a brick-and-mortar shop that leads you to hidden gems, or navigating the highs and lows of online buying – from lightning-fast shipping to those 'where's my record?' moments – Steve and Jim share stories, pet peeves, and tips ...
It's all about the Algorithm this week on Two Guys Talking About Records! In this episode, Jim & Steve break down (in plain English, no computer science degree required) how Spotify and YouTube figure out what you’ll like next — from collaborative filtering to analyzing every beat, mood, and skip you’ve ever made. Then we stack it up against the sacred art of the handmade mix-tape: the late-night sequencing sessions, the Sharpi...
As we grow older, our musical tastes and collection attitudes seem to change. This week, Steve and Jim bring in a special guest to hit on this topic. Joining the Two Guys is Steve from the VC Channel AisForAliceBisForBob. Jim also has some info on a misspress release from Record Store Day Black Friday.
Hear the music we discuss on this episode's - click here...
It's a post-RSDBF wrap up this week on Two Guys! Steve and Jim give their thoughts on the big day from both the customer and store owner perspectives! Then the dive into the newly announced Rhino 'Start Your Ear Off Right" releases and ask if the big label is trying to imitate Record Store Day with their twice-a-year event and the hype they generate beforehand. They also cover their most recent additions to their collections.
He's not an artist either of the Two Guys claim to be experts on... But even so, this week Jim & Steve dive into all things Bob Dylan. From working their way into his huge catalog to their favorite albums, they give their spins. Jim also has an update on Record Store Day Black Friday from an owner's perspective and he and Steve discuss some new Ozzy/Sabbath release news. They also cover their most recent additions to their coll...
We got the FUNK! (Well... Steve does, at least) This week, the Two Guys get funky with the grooviest of musical genres as they trace the history of Funk! They also work to tie into other cross-funk genres as well! They also cover their most recent additions to their collections.
Hear the music we discuss on this episode's - click here for the Spotify Playlist...
"Don't bite the hand that feeds you". That old saying seems somewhat appropriate regarding a current controversy involving the Record Store Day organization and one small, independent record store. This week, Steve and Jim try to dissect both sides of the story and also dive deeper into the issues behind it. (the ever-evolving RSD lists) They also cover their most recent additions to their collections.
Is it because an album is very rare or unique? Or maybe it's just a special emotional connection... This week, Steve and Jim dive into some of the records in their collections that they consider "irreplaceable". They also cover their most recent additions to their collections.
Hear the music we discuss on this episode's - click here for the Spotify Pl...
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