Vinyl Community Podcasts

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IG: @fidelios_frequency

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https://www.youtube.com/@SafeAndSoundTXAudioExcursion

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For more on David Bianco (Safe & Sound Texas Audio Excursion):

Part 1 of his interview with Bernie Grundman:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dO_WFCm1DAU

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Surface Noise | Latest Vinyl News and Where Has Bianco Been? Oct 09, 2025

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Flip that record over and listen to the latest 'sode of SURFACE NOISE where our dais of audiophiliacs discuss the latest news in the wild world of vinyl record collecting - Taylor Swift, Miles Davis, and Danzig reissues - who knew?!? 🤯

Then we learn where David Bianco has been the past few weeks, including his visit to the In-Groove in Phoenix, dropping by to interview Kevin Gray on his home turf, and concluding his trek with a sit-down with the legendary Bernie Grundman (part 1 of the interview available on his YouTube channel - link below).

Plus, BONG IS BACK! Listen as John Bong returns to form and we hear about "The Day of the Beaver".

SURFACE NOISE...it's free. And it's fabulous. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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For more on host Concert Buddie:

IG: @concertbuddie

For more on Arnaldo (fidelios_frequency):

IG: @fidelios_frequency

For more on Jason Roxas:

For more on Jose Moreno Rahn:

For more on Chris (Groove Seeker):

https://www.youtube.com/@SafeAndSoundTXAudioExcursion

IG: @thegrooveseeker

For more on David Bianco (Safe & Sound Texas Audio Excursion):

Part 1 of his interview with Bernie Grundman:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dO_WFCm1DAU

For more information on Vinyl Community Podcasts:

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https://www.youtube.com/@mrhoffame

Surface Noise | Bonus Trax: Is The End Near? Oct 06, 2025

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Following the latest SURFACE NOISE episode, our BONUS TRAX segment featured a question many record collectors face at some point: am I ready to move off my collection? Friend of the show MrHoffame (Brandon), one of the OG's of the Vinyl Community on YouTube is at that very crossroads. The panel digs deep into where this sentiment came from with Brandon, where he's at in his process and approach, and does that mean he's getting out - completely?

Plus, Arnaldo's HOT streak continues as he finds another OG that is sure to get people talking.

Settle in for a very special BONUS TRAX. You'll be glad you did.

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For more on guest Brandon (MrHoffame):

https://www.soundsofyou.net

For more on host Concert Buddie:

IG: @concertbuddie

For more on Arnaldo (fidelios_frequency):

IG: @fidelios_frequency

For more on Jason Roxas:

For more on Chris (Groove Seeker):

IG: @thegrooveseeker

For more information on Vinyl Community Podcasts:

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https://www.youtube.com/@mrhoffame

Surface Noise | Record Store Day Black Friday 2025 List Drops Oct 02, 2025

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For the latest installment of SURFACE NOISE our cunning vinylists discuss if the time to walk away from building the record collection of your dreams is closer than you think, plus first impressions (good and the not so good) on the drop of the 2025 Record Store Day Black Friday list.

Three words: Creed Live Album.

It only goes one way, and that way leads to SURFACE NOISE. 💣💥

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For more on guest Brandon (MrHoffame):

https://www.soundsofyou.net

For more on host Concert Buddie:

IG: @concertbuddie

For more on Arnaldo (fidelios_frequency):

IG: @fidelios_frequency

For more on Jason Roxas:

For more on Chris (Groove Seeker):

IG: @thegrooveseeker

For more information on Vinyl Community Podcasts:

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https://www.youtube.com/@musictalkwithjohn

Surface Noise | Bonus Trax Sep 29, 2025

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Haven't quenched your appetite for record collecting talk 😏? Good, because on BONUS TRAX following the latest episode of SURFACE NOISE, we continue to beat on the piñata that is collecting vinyl records.

This menu will consist of:

(1) Are there too many records store nowadays? 🍗

(2) Ticketmaster/Live Nation vs DOJ lawsuit and why the head of Live Nation feels concert tickets today are "undervalued" 🍿

(3) What is the proper anniversary gates for reissues that slap on that banner? One Year? Five Years? Twenty Years? etc, etc. 🍭

That, and more nonsense than you can shake a record brush at (like who pre-ordered the new Jessica Simpson Wal-Mart only album). 🤯

Only on BONUS TRAX! 💣💥

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For more on guest John (Music Talk with John + Strange Brew Reactions):

https://www.youtube.com/@strangebrewreactions

For more on Concert Buddie:

IG: @concertbuddie

For more on Arnaldo (fidelios_frequency):

IG: @fidelios_frequency

For more on Jason Roxas:

For more on Chris (Groove Seeker):

IG: @thegrooveseeker

For more information on Vinyl Community Podcasts:

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Don't forget to visit FOTS (friends of the show) Vinyl Storage Solutions for the BEST sleeves to protect your best records (and your worst).

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https://www.youtube.com/@musictalkwithjohn

Surface Noise | Waiting is the Hardest Part Sep 25, 2025

Show notes

For this latest trip around the turntable, our band of dedicated record collectors discuss waiting (and waiting...and waiting) for pre-orders to ship - why the delays, why do stores and retail get their copies before direct-to-consumer and fan store buys, and is there anything we can do about it?

We also discuss the recent Tone Poet release of a Frank Sinatra record ("In the Wee Small Hours") and what that could mean for the reissue wars and what is left for them to put out to market.

Plus current events and questionable music takes that will make the wallpaper peel.

Only on SURFACE NOISE.

Get some.

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For more on guest John (Music Talk with John + Strange Brew Reactions):

https://www.youtube.com/@strangebrewreactions

For more on Concert Buddie:

IG: @concertbuddie

For more on Arnaldo (fidelios_frequency):

IG: @fidelios_frequency

For more on Jason Roxas:

For more on Chris (Groove Seeker):

IG: @thegrooveseeker

For more information on Vinyl Community Podcasts:

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Don't forget to visit FOTS (friends of the show) Vinyl Storage Solutions for the BEST sleeves to protect your best records (and your worst).

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Surface Noise | Bonus Trax Sep 22, 2025

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🚨 Re-brand alert! 🚨

Formerly known as the FREESTYLE following SURFACE NOISE, we've made a few tweaks to the presentation so this segment will feature free banter and some structured topics on occasion.

This time, we hit on several notes including: the Monterrey meetup of John Bong and Jason Roxas, will Discogs ever get a direct competitor (ReverbLP RIP), and the shoes the Heaven's Gate cult wore and why they are wicked expensive (yes, we went there)....

The price is nice. 💰

Roll up it twice. 2️⃣

These are BONUS TRAX courtesy of the show of record talkin' records, SURFACE NOISE. Get some. 📗

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For more on Concert Buddie:

IG: @concertbuddie

Back in the building, Arnaldo (fidelios_frequency) returns! -

IG: @fidelios_frequency

For more on Jason Roxas:

For more on Jose Moreno Rahn:

For more on Chris (Groove Seeker):

IG: @thegrooveseeker

For more information on Vinyl Community Podcasts:

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Surface Noise | How Far Would You Go For Vinyl Records? Sep 18, 2025

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How far is TOO far to go for records? No, no, we are not talking about putting sugar in your competition's gas tank. Our dais of dedicated vinylists discuss just how far they would travel to seek out new (to them) records. But first, they dive into current events in the world of record collecting including news of another UHQR release, a Bob Dylan box set announcement, a Neil Young box set announcement, a coveted Spacehog album gets a reissue, and The Beatles (we couldn't do a show without them) dropped Anthology 4 as a stand-alone release.

All that and much, much more.

Often imitated, never duplicated. This....is Surface Noise.

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For more on Concert Buddie:

IG: @concertbuddie

Back in the building, Arnaldo (fidelios_frequency) returns! -

IG: @fidelios_frequency

For more on Jason Roxas:

For more on Jose Moreno Rahn:

For more on Chris (Groove Seeker):

IG: @thegrooveseeker

For more information on Vinyl Community Podcasts:

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Don't forget to visit FOTS (friends of the show) Vinyl Storage Solutions for the BEST sleeves to protect your best records (and your worst).

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Surface Noise | Latest Freestyle Sep 15, 2025

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Working off the rust, our vinyl enthusiasts have much, much more to work out during the FREESTYLE following the latest episode of SURFACE NOISE.

Interscope jumps into the One-Step game with a reissue of Dr. Dre's classic album "The Chronic". Will a Chris Bellman mastering job finally unlock the audiophilia of this masterpiece? Or is this the latest cash grab in this competitive vinyl space?

The panel also discusses bands/artists that have never had an authorized live album. A shorter list than you would think, and the list is full of surprises. Unwrap the answers, only on the latest FREESTYLE!

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For more on Concert Buddie:

https://www.youtube.com/@TheFreightOfficial

IG: @concertbuddie

For more on guest Adam (The Freight):

https://www.thefreightband.com

https://thefreight.bandcamp.com

For more on Jason Roxas:

For more on Jose Moreno Rahn:

For more on Chris (Groove Seeker):

For more information on Vinyl Community Podcasts:

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Surface Noise | Why We Collect, What We Collect + Oasis Thoughts Sep 11, 2025

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Did you miss us? Maybe. Likely. Not everyone.

Jump back IN to the latest in vinyl talk that isn't for the faint of heart. This episode of SURFACE NOISE asks our rogue gallery of record collectors why we collect, what we collect. Plus we share our experiences seeing the reunited Oasis as they hit North America on the "Live '25" tour.

Sprinkle in some baby spoilers on Spinal Tap 2, and heartbreak on broken jewel cases, and that recipe makes up this latest 'sode of SURFACE NOISE. Taste test, required.

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For more on Concert Buddie:

https://www.youtube.com/@TheFreightOfficial

IG: @concertbuddie

For more on guest Adam (The Freight):

https://www.thefreightband.com

https://thefreight.bandcamp.com

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