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
Cool album cover art is the topic this week on 2 Guys Talking About Records! Steve and Jim show off some of their favorite works of art - that just happen to be great records as well. The discussion also ask whether a great cover can lead you to newly discovered music. They also cover their most recent pickups.
As always, click here for the Spotify Playlist...
This week, the Two Guys question their sanity when it comes to collecting multiple copies of an album. How many are too many? Things like cover variants and pressings from different countries complicate matters. As do the occasional lawsuit! Jim and Steve also cover their most recent pickups.
As always, click here for the Spotify Playlist with of...
Both Jim & Steve are in recovery mode after a successful Record Store Day... but just for different reasons. On this week's episode, the 2 Guys recap the big day. They also cover their most recent pickups. (spoiler: Steve's are all from RSD!)
As always, click here for the Spotify Playlist with of some of the albums and songs discussed in this e...
Happy #RSD25 from Two Guys Talking About Records! Well... technically speaking, we're recording this the week before Record Store Day. On this week'e episode, Steve & Jim give their thoughts about the big day - and pass along some tips for those who may be new to the event! They also congratulate the WINNER of the Essential Albums Tournament! Could there be an upset? The Guys also share their latest pickups and look for...
CLICK HERE To Vote in the FINAL Round of our Essential Albums Tournament! The Album with the most votes will be considered to be the most essential for any collection! We'll announce the winner in next week's episode!
This week though, Steve & Jim dig into the recently released RIAA 2024 Music Industry Sales Report. The look at the powerful Streaming numbers, but also the still growing New Vinyl Album sales as well! The 2 Guy...
Sorry Folks! Moose up front should've told you... We are having some insurmountable technical difficulties with the recording of this week's episode. We'll hopefully get them worked out and return with a full hour's worth next week! In the meantime, we've decided to leave the voting for our Four Final Essential Albums OPEN for one more week! link below!Sorry again! We'll hopefully see you all next week!
CLICK HERE To Vote in Round 2 of our Essential Albums Tournament! Albums with the most votes will advance to the FINAL round! We'll cover those in next week's episode!
THIS week on Two Guys Talking About Records, Steve & Jim discuss some of their favorite guitarists - whether as part of a group, or as a standout solo artist! Before that though, they Guys announce the winners of the second round of Essential Vinyl Madne...
CLICK HERE To Vote in Round 2 of our Essential Albums Tournament! Albums with the most votes will advance to the next round! We'll cover those in next week's episode!Vinyl Color Variants are the main topic on this week's episode of Two Guys Talking About Records! Steve and Jim discuss a little of the history and process of pressing colored vinyl, then show off a few of their favorites from their collections. They also ...
CLICK HERE To Vote in Round 1 of our Essential Albums Tournament! Albums with the most votes will advance to the next round! We'll cover those in next week's episode!
March Madness! (ok, we probably shouldn't call it that...) The Springtime Excitement Essential Album Tournament kicks off on this week's episode of 2 Guys Talking About Records! Steve & Jim have each picked 8 albums they feel would be essential for any record colle...
It's our 100th Episode! And to celebrate, we're going to... talk about records! Joining Steve and Jim this week is Dave from the Vinyl Community Channel Localbandography ! Dave is visiting Steve in Colorado, so they've got LOTS of recent pickups to show off! Then Jim has a couple of very odd Record Store Owner stories to share - including a question on what might just be a rare album discovery! The show wraps with Jim ...
They're usually meant for 'Super Fans' of any given artist, but does the appeal of the Deluxe Box Set go much beyond that? This week, the 2 Guys look at some upcoming Super Deluxe Vinyl Box Sets and ask if they're really necessary. Spoiler: it depends... Jim and Steve also cover their latest pickups.
As always, click here for the Spotify Playlist...
It's a bit early, but the Record Store Day 2025 is out! On this week's episode, Steve & Jim run down their picks from the vast number of RSD releases - and take a closer look at a few other key titles. They also run through their most recent additions to the collections.
As always, click here for the Spotify Playlist with of some of the albums and song...
Apparently, it's Grammy season... So on this week's episode, the 2 Guys discuss a little of the history and address their apathy for the modern awards. Then Steve and Jim look back into their collections for past Album of the Year winners. They also show off their most recent additions.
As always, click here for the Spotify Playlist with of some of the albu...
PuNk Rock Essentials on this week's episode of 2 Guys Talking About Records! Steve and Jim dissect the genre and show off the titles from their collections that they feel are good starts for collectors. They also run through the most recent additions to their collections.
As always, click here for the Spotify Playlist with of some of the albums and songs discusse...
Childhood memories this week on Two Guys Talking About Records! Steve & Jim look back at some of their favorites from the heyday of AM Radio. 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.
We all love our music AND our records. But sometimes, some of our favorite albums are just not available on Vinyl. Wether they've only been released on CD or Digital, or they've never been re-pressed after the original. This week, the Two Guys discuss a few albums they'd love to see reissued on vinyl, so they can be enjoyed properly. Jim & Steve also discuss a couple of record-related news items and share their most recent pick...
In this episode, Steve and Jim dive into the vinyl resolutions they're setting for the new year. They discuss their goals for expanding their collections, exploring uncharted musical territories, and finally giving that "to-listen" pile the attention it deserves. This episode is all about planning for a year of vinyl adventures! The Two Guys also cover their latest additions to the collections.
The 2 Guys kick 2024 to the curb in style on this week's episode! Not your typical year-end best of, Jim & Steve showcase their favorite pickups from a variety of categories! Then, in addition to their most recent adds, they also share some cool news from their Spotify Wrapped.
As always, click here for the Spotify Playlist with of some of the albums and songs discussed ...
It's all about the Holiday Music this week on Two Guys Talking About Records... Specifically, Christmas Albums. Steve and Jim go through some of their festive favorites and discuss just why so many enjoy seasonal music this time of year. They also go through their most recent vinyl pickups as well.
As always, click here for the Spotify Playlist with of some of the albums and s...
Autographed Albums (or other items) can sometimes be a tricky thing to collect. Between the possibilities of fakes, certificates of authenticity or even the outright cost, Autographs may not always be high on a casual collector's list. But sometimes, they can be a very cool thing to have! This week, Steve and Jim discuss the world of star-signed records and show off a few of their own. They also cover some recent pickups and Jim ha...
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