Vinyl Ventures
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Vinyl Ventures hilariously and expertly explores all things vinyl. Like and subscribe as John and Jay, (Doctors of Vinyl Philosophy) explore the vinyl universe and distill everything down into an easy to digest audio/video snack. It's (STILL) a vinyl gold rush...STAKE YOUR CLAIM!
Episodes
- Vinyl Ventures #102 - San Fran Sound
Send us Fan Mail Surfs up Vinyl dudes, welcome to California! Specifically San Fransisco. Not sure if people say surfs up there anymore. Maybe somebody. Let us know down in the comments. FanSite(Community, Merch, and more) https://vinylven…
- Vinyl Ventures #101 - SUPERGROUPS
In episode 101 of Vinyl Ventures, the hosts discuss the phenomenon of Supergroups, examining the characteristics that differentiate them from standard musical ensembles.
- Vinyl Ventures #100 - Rolling Stones Aftermath - Deep Disc Dive
This episode of Vinyl Ventures marks their 100th, featuring a deep disc dive into The Rolling Stones album "Aftermath" with guest Bill.
- Vinyl Ventures #99 - Concert Regrets
In episode 99 of Vinyl Ventures, titled 'Concert Regrets,' the hosts discuss shows they regret not attending. They share experiences of deciding against going to concerts, only to feel regret years later.
- Vinyl Ventures #98 - Shakeups & Breakups
In Vinyl Ventures #98, hosts John and Jay discuss potential podcast shakeups and band breakups, referencing their own solo projects and new music.
- Vinyl Ventures #97 - Artists + Producers
Vinyl Ventures #97 focuses on individuals who are both artists and producers, highlighting their musical contributions. The episode description includes various links for listener engagement and support.
- Vinyl Ventures #96 - A 1976 Retrospective
Send us Fan Mail As an Amazon Affiliate, we earn from qualifying purchases at no additional price to you. Good morning vinyl crew, it's that time again! That time where we talk about the year 5 decades prior in music. 1976 was a good year,…
- Vinyl Ventures #95 - Great Album Openers!
Send us Fan Mail Hey Vinyl Gang, this time, John and Jay talk about some of the best openers off of any album! Take a listen , but listen to the whole thing, just not the opening, okay? FanSite(Community, Merch, and more) https://vinylvent…
- Vinyl Ventures #94 - Under the Influence
Send us Fan Mail As an Amazon Affiliate, we earn from qualifying purchases at no additional price to you. This week John and Jay talk about some Influential Albums specific to them, while completely sober. As opposed to every other time. G…
- Vinyl Ventures #93 - Fruit Salad
Send us Fan Mail As an Amazon Affiliate, we earn from qualifying purchases at no additional price to you. Fruit Salad? Yummy yummy, although we aren't talking about the wiggles. Today we talk about music involving fruit! Grab a fruit tray,…
- Vinyl Ventures #92 - Numbers!
Send us Fan Mail As an Amazon Affiliate, we earn from qualifying purchases at no additional price to you. How many spins does it take to get to the center of a record? We don't know but uh we're hoping somebody out there can answer. Oh yea…
- Vinyl Ventures #91 - Producer Spotlight: Rick Rubin
Send us Fan Mail As an Amazon Affiliate, we earn from qualifying purchases at no additional price to you. This week on Vinyl Ventures we take a look at an enigmatic figure in music, Rick Rubin! Love him or hate him, he's been involved with…
- Vinyl Ventures #90 - Are These Records REALLY 35 Years Old?!
Send us Fan Mail As an Amazon Affiliate, we earn from qualifying purchases at no additional price to you. Hello again Vinyl Crew, this week we're talking about the PRICE of albums! We don't do that much, but as Jay is going through and tal…
- Vinyl Ventures #89 - My Records are worth HOW MUCH?!
Send us Fan Mail Hello again Vinyl Crew, this week we're talking about the PRICE of albums! We don't do that much, but as Jay is going through and tallying his own collection, he brought some records to let everyone know how much they can…
- Vinyl Ventures #88 - Remembering Ozzy Osbourne
Send us Fan Mail Link to Order some great Ozzy and Black Sabbath: Memoirs of a Madman: https://amzn.to/4kZ01AA Diary of a Madman: https://amzn.to/3IQGuoM The Ultimate Sin: https://amzn.to/45gNfYK No More Tears: https://amzn.to/3UAFFmw Bliz…
- Vinyl Ventures #87 - Trios!
Send us Fan Mail Hey there vinyl gang, this week we're talking about Trios! So we're down a man since it's just Jay and John. Unless you count the guy writing the description...? FanSite(Community, Merch, and more) https://vinylventurespod…
- Vinyl Ventures #86 - Songs of the Summer!
Send us Fan Mail Aloha vinyl gang, this week we're talking about our Songs of the Summer! Tunes that remind us of the beach, fire flies, and the warm sun beating down on us. Grab a nice cold glass of lemonade (or equivalent) and come with…
- Vinyl Ventures #85 - No Skips!
Send us Fan Mail Howdy vinyl crew! You're gonna want to listen to this front to back because we're talking about NO SKIPS! We don't want to skip a single song off these albums, and neither should you! FanSite(Community, Merch, and more) ht…
- Vinyl Ventures #84 - 1 Killer the rest Filler
Send us Fan Mail Take it or leave it! This week we're talking about albums with 1 reeeaalllllly good song, and the rest are... well, kind of filler. But you listen because of that one song! FanSite(Community, Merch, and more) https://vinyl…
- Vinyl Ventures #83 - SCHIZOPHONIA with Michael Young
Send us Fan Mail We have an exciting episode this week, with our first guest in a long time! We're bringing back Track Dude Michael Young! Get ready because as the title implies, the discussing goes all over the place. Listen to our podcas…
- Vinyl Ventures #82 - Controversial Bands
Send us Fan Mail Watch out Vinyl crew, this week we're talking about controversy! These are bands that for better or worse attracted a lot of negative attention. So come along with us and settle in for a long one! CHECK OUT OUR NEW MERCH S…
- Vinyl Ventures #81 - Albums from 1981
Send us Fan Mail Hello vinyl gang, this time we're talking about our favorite records from 1981. As we continue into the 80's we see some emerging classics as well as some continued greatness from the bands we loved in the 70's. Take a loo…
- Vinyl Ventures #80 - Remakes!
Send us Fan Mail You might have heard this one before, but we do it a little different. Join us as we talk about the finest remakes out there in the vinyl world! CHECK OUT OUR NEW MERCH STORE! Everything you purchase in this store helps us…
- Vinyl Ventures #79 - Unique New York
Send us Fan Mail We have a feeling Frank Sinatra would love this show, and we guarantee that you will. Check this one out vinyl friends, anything and everything to do with Unique New York! CHECK OUT OUR NEW MERCH STORE!!! everything you pu…
- Vinyl Ventures #78 - The Year 1975
Send us Fan Mail Sorry Matty Healy fans, Wheels got confused. We'll be talking about the YEAR 1975 and all the good music that came out then. Join us! CHECK OUT OUR NEW MERCH STORE!!! everything you purchase in thr store helps us to bring…
- Vinyl Ventures #77 - Winter Wonderland!
Send us Fan Mail Well Vinyl Listeners, it's been a year already! Come along with Jay and John to talk about some albums that remind us of Winter! Listen to our podcast on other platforms - Subscribe and Watch Podcasts and other video conte…
- Vinyl Ventures #76 - Only 90's Kids Remember
Send us Fan Mail What's up Vinyl Nation, this week we have a show on the 90's! It wasn't all Nirvana and Grunge (although there was a lot of that too). Let's dive in together and see what the 90's have in store! Listen to our podcast on ot…
- Vinyl Ventures #75 - Producers We Love
Send us Fan Mail Happy 75th! This marks our 75th episode here at Vinyl Ventures and we wanted to celebrate by talking about some underdogs! Producers don't always get the credit they deserve, so we wanted to give them a chance to shine. Co…
- Vinyl Ventures #74 - Spook-tacular!
Send us Fan Mail Did we scare you? This episode, John and Jay talk about some spooooky albums with downright TERRIFYING lyrics, covers, and much much more! Listen to our podcast on other platforms - Subscribe and Watch Podcasts and other v…
- Vinyl Ventures #73 - Bands of Brothers (& Sisters)
Send us Fan Mail Most of us can relate to what it's like having a sibling. Now imagine you have to work with them to create music. Well, these bands don't need to imagine because they did it. For better or for worse. Listen to our podcast…
- Vinyl Ventures #72 - Who's Hungry?
Send us Fan Mail Do I smell eggs and bacon? Or maybe it's a nice cheese burger? No wait -- it's Vinyl Ventures! Here with another episode, this one's tasty, give it a listen. And maybe grab a snack or 2 Listen to our podcast on other platf…
- Vinyl Ventures #71 - Underrated Favorites
Send us Fan Mail Overrated is overrated, let's take a look at the other side of things. We think these records need more play time, and you might think so too. Or you might not! Let us know your underrated favorites in the comments. Listen…
- Vinyl Ventures #70 - 1984
Send us Fan Mail Ghostbusters, MTV, Tetris, Space Shuttles and a famale Vice Presidential Candidate...1984 had it all! And 84 was no slouch when it came to great music either! Hop into the musical time machine as Jay and Wheels revisit a f…
- Vinyl Ventures #69 - Parental Advisory
Send us Fan Mail Listen up Vinyl Peeps, this is the episode, you know the one. That's right, you're gonna want some headphones, don't let your momma catch you listening to this one Listen to our podcast on other platforms - Subscribe and W…
- Vinyl Ventures #68 - Road Trippin' Tunes - Music about Cars, Driving, and The Road
Send us Fan Mail Vinyl crew, roll down those windows, fill up that gas tank, and enjoy this Vinyl Ventures episode as John and Jay discuss music about the road, driving cars, and everything in between! Listen to our podcast on other platfo…
- Vinyl Ventures #67 - Yo Momma! - Mother's Day Edition
Send us Fan Mail To all you moms out there, this one’s for you. (And everyone else, because if we had to harbor a guess, you have a Mom too)! Listen along as John and Jay discuss records about Mom, Mother, Momma, Mamma, Mommie, etc. It’s t…
- Vinyl Ventures #66 - Covers!
Send us Fan Mail Don't cover your ears, this week is about Covers! Listen to John and Jay talk about what they think are the best covers and why. Listen to our podcast on other platforms - Subscribe and Watch Podcasts and other video conte…
- Vinyl Ventures #65 - Gone Too Soon
Send us Fan Mail Many of the best and biggest names in music left us too soon. This trip around the turntable, the Vinyl Ventures crew looks back on some of our favorite music from those artists who left us too soon. There are more than ju…
- Vinyl Ventures #64 - The Rolling Stones Albums Ranked!
Send us Fan Mail No way are the Vinyl Ventures crew ranking every Rolling Stones album. They don't want to do a 3-hour show, so how about the top ten. The greatest band in the world are still putting out records in 2024, so there is a lot…
- Vinyl Ventures #63 - Doubles! - Some Favorite Double Albums
Send us Fan Mail Hey vinyl crew, this week we take a look at some favorite double albums Jay and John have collected over the years. It could be Double Trouble or Double the Fun... Double albums became a thing in the late 60s, and since th…
- Vinyl Ventures #62 - Days of the Week
Send us Fan Mail Days of the week is the theme for this spin on the the old Victrola. Join the Vinyl Ventures crew for songs in the key of a day of the week. Fun discoveries abound. Some days are more popular for artists and bands to sing…
- Vinyl Ventures #61 -1974 - A Year of Change
Send us Fan Mail 1974 turns 50, along with some outstanding vinyl. After Rock and Roll took over the charts 10 years earlier when the Beatles hit the US, '74 was almost like a pause year. John and Jay explore what was happening with music…
- Vinyl Ventures #60 - Cities, Towns & Other Places
Send us Fan Mail Are you ready to take a trip? John and Jay are all set for a musical journey. Songs, artists or album titles that are cities, towns and places will be the map for this dreamy episode. So hop in the passenger seat and sit b…
- Vinyl Ventures #59 - Jay Jay French of Twisted Sister
Send us Fan Mail Jay Jay French is a connoisseur of music...a lot of different music. He's been there and done that. From forming Twisted Sister 50 years ago, to becoming a highly sought-after producer and manager, to becoming a motivation…
- Vinyl Ventures #58 - The Colors of Our Collection
Send us Fan Mail In this trip around the turntable, the guys share some of their favorite colors...bands, songs or albums with colors in their name or title. As we curate our collections, it's easy to forget about everything we acquire and…
- Vinyl Ventures #57- A Trip Down Under with a real Australian!
Send us Fan Mail Australia is a unique country and one that has produced some amazing music. On this episode we celebrate the music of the magical land. Our special guest, a real Australian - Will Foster, talks about some of his favorite b…
- Vinyl Ventures #56 - Don't Call It A Comeback!
Send us Fan Mail John and Jay explore the records that brought bands back into the spotlight they used to bask in. Just... don't tell LL Cool J we used THAT word in the title, John lost our thesaurus and we couldn't think of another word.…
- Vinyl Ventures #55 - A Chat with Roger Coletti
Send us Fan Mail John and Jay talk with Roger Coletti, the man behind SiriusXM's all music talk channel Volume! Turns out he's a vinyl (and KISS) nerd just like the rest of us. From his beginnings in radio, to his time at MTV Radio, to pro…
- Vinyl Ventures #54 - Led Zeppelin Albums Ranked
Send us Fan Mail We all have favorite bands and favorite records, and those favorites can change from time to time, depending on a lot of things. This time around the horn the guys step out on a ledge and rank the studio releases from the…
- Vinyl Ventures #53 - O Canada - Some of Our Favorite Canadian Artists and Bands
Send us Fan Mail "O Canada" did not become the official Canadian national anthem until 1980 with the passage of the National Anthem Act. As National anthems go, it is a beautiful song. On O Canada the Vinyl Ventures crew share some of thei…