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Latest Episodes:

#26 Pennywise (Full Circle) with Tafty and Randy from Pennywise Apr 28, 2020

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Tafty and I have bonded over a great many things in the 32 years we've known each other. This album holds a special place in our hearts; it served as the soundtrack to one of the best summers of our friendship. We also check in with band bassist Randy Bradbury.

#25 Strung Out (Suburban Teenage Wasteland Blues) with Craig, and Jake from Strung Out Apr 21, 2020

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Craig and I hit Strung Out guitarist Jake Kiley with a bunch of questions about our favorite Strung Out record.

#24 Minor Threat (First Two 7") with Nate from the Vinyl Guide Apr 14, 2020

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I am very pleased to welcome Nate, from the Vinyl Guide podcast on to talk about Minor Threat and their first two 7 inch records. I'm a huge fan of the Vinyl Guide and it was rad to connect with him.

The Vinyl Guide Click here to check out Nate's podcast The Vinyl Guide.

#23 Less Than Jake (Losing Streak) with Tony and Chris Apr 07, 2020

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From our respective homes, the DiSanto brothers and I connected through the magic of the internet to discuss Less Than Jake's major label debut. For the three of us, this was one of the first third wave ska bands we fell in love with. We mention baritone saxophones a lot.

#22 Let's Get the Band Back Together (Bonus Episode) with Craig and Jay Young Apr 01, 2020

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Welcome to a bonus, special interest episode of Talking Records. For this one, we were pleased to discover we had left the mics on when we got to talking about our local bands. Listen in as Craig, Jay and, I wander down memory lane and share stories about our time coming up together through our local western Massachusetts scene. It was a fun conversation and seemed too priceless not to share.

https://nointention.bandcamp.com/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zuicP-PZuWo&fbclid=IwAR2OXFHn9LZKcXTOtvCelEeMP6ifuPv-9PMnPA-Mr9SOVYUnsIupCm-47E0

#21 Midtown (Living Well is the Best Revenge) with Jay Young Mar 25, 2020

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Jay and I have been bonding over this record for years. For this episode, we venture back to the early 2000’s pop punk and emo boom to discuss one of the few bands who made a lasting impression on us.

#20 New Pornographers (Twin Cinema) with Kelsey Mar 11, 2020

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Kelsey unknowingly introduced me to this band in 2008. Twelve years later we're back to break down the New Pornographer's classic Twin Cinema.

#19 Talking Records Mixtape Vol. 1 (90's Punk) with Craig Feb 26, 2020

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A special bonus episode of Talking Records! For this one, Craig and I compile our favorite punk songs from the 90's onto a mixtape.

Check out our Spotify playlist with all the songs featured on the show!

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4cTsxofrpkAzxwFOT0cGQk?si=vDj8Fu7bQ-uYbO_Axv_-iw

#18 NOFX (So Long and Thanks for all the Shoes) with Matt Feb 19, 2020

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Matt and I listen through NOFX's 1997 album So Long and Thanks for all the Shoes and gush about how great it sounds.

#17 The Slackers (Peculiar) with Josh Feb 05, 2020