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Pour One, Play One | Episode 4: Next Round on The Grooveseeker (Chris) Jul 22, 2026

Show notes

Raise a glass and spin another record! On this episode of Pour One, Play One, host Alex from Columbus is joined by Americana Sam, Jason Arsenault, and special guest Chris the Grooveseeker for another round of craft beer and vinyl pairings, where every pour inspires a record from each panelist's collection.

Chris makes his debut on the show with stories from his days collecting and aging rare craft beers, pairing an English barley wine with one of the greatest blues recordings ever made. Americana Sam keeps things rooted in Virginia with a local IPA and a landmark progressive bluegrass classic. Jason continues his blues journey with a Canadian craft brew inspired by wolves, leading to a heartfelt discussion about Howlin' Wolf, Muddy Waters, and the emotional connection between music and family. Meanwhile, Alex reaches for a refreshing Ohio wheat beer to battle the summer heat before pairing it with one of the greatest live albums in rock history.

Along the way, the conversation dives deep into **Lightning Hopkins, Howlin' Wolf, Warren Zevon, Tony Rice, J.D. Crowe & The New South, progressive bluegrass, blues history, Jerry Garcia, Billy Strings, craft beer culture, audiophile reissues, Acoustic Sounds, Rhino Hi-Fi, collecting stories, and the personal memories that make both music and beer so meaningful. Expect plenty of laughs, passionate recommendations, and the kind of organic conversation that only happens when friends gather around great records and great beer.

Here are the pairings for this week's proceedings:

Panelist Beer Vinyl Pairing Chris the Grooveseeker J.W. Lee's Harvest Ale (2007) – English Barley Wine (11.5%) Lightnin' Hopkins – Goin' Away Americana Sam Star Hill Brewing – Ramble On Juicy IPA J.D. Crowe & The New South – The New South (Rounder 0044) Jason Arsenault Driftwood Brewery – Raised By Wolves IPA Howlin' Wolf – Moanin' in the Moonlight Alex from Columbus Derive Brewing – Stay Cool Citrus Wheat Ale

If you're passionate about vinyl records, craft beer, blues, bluegrass, classic rock, audiophile pressings, record collecting, music history, and the Vinyl Community, this episode is packed with recommendations you'll want to add to both your listening room and your refrigerator.

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For more on special guest Chris (Groove Seeker):

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

IG: @thegrooveseeker

For more on host Alex from Columbus (Beer & Vinyl):

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

https://beerandvinyl.com/

For more information on Americana Sam:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Americanasam1994

IG: @americanasam94

For more information on Vinyl Community Podcasts:

https://vinylcommunitypodcasts.com

Surface Noise | Bonus Trax: Top Billing - The Ultimate Concert(s) of Your Life Jul 20, 2026

Show notes

The turntable keeps spinning on Surface Noise, as this edition of Bonus Trax is a fun exercise in "What If".

It's time for Top Billing. If you could create the ultimate concert featuring any three acts from any era, who would make your perfect lineup? There are no restrictions—living or deceased, solo artists or bands, any genre, any decade. We'll build our dream (or even nightmare) concerts, compare picks, and discuss what makes the perfect live music experience.

We close the show with a brief discussion on the new Jack White album "Frozen Charlotte" and how the vinyl release came out sounding a little flat - literally.

It's Bonus Trax.....you know what that means.....

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For more on host Concert Buddie:

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

https://concertbuddie.com

IG: @concertbuddie

For more guest Kendall (aka Spin Doctor and His Vinyl Mayhem):

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

For more on guest Joel (Static ATX Records):

https://staticatx.com

IG: @staticatxrecords

For more on Chris (Groove Seeker):

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

IG: @thegrooveseeker

For more on Jason Roxas:

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

For more information on Vinyl Community Podcasts:

https://vinylcommunitypodcasts.com

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).

Save 10% using the code(s) below:

VCP10

For more information on the Spinz Vinyl App for IOS and taking your collecting game to the next level, get your free download here:

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/spinz-vinyl-record-scanner/id6758249212

Surface Noise | Vinyl Record Collecting with All Gas, No Brakes. Talent vs. Skill: Does it Matter? Jul 16, 2026

Show notes

From the latest vinyl record collecting news to one of the biggest debates in music, this week's episode of Surface Noise is packed with opinions, hot takes, and plenty of opportunities for you to weigh in!

We kick things off with Current Events, covering the biggest headlines from the world of vinyl records, record collecting, audiophile releases, upcoming reissues, pressing news, and everything happening across the Vinyl Community.

Topics covered:

(1) Iron Maiden sells their catalog and intellectual property. What is gained? What is lost?

(2) Not one but TWO DSS (Definitive Sound Series) One-Step announcements, including one announced at the launch of a new album (new Beck record, "Ride Lonesome).

(3) A rare record collection is going up for sale through another Discogs co-op, this time with Lance and his store, Permanent Records, out of Los Angeles.

(4) The grass-roots campaign in the VC led by Steve Westman to get the attention of Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page to reissue their catalog as Rhino Hi-Fidelity Audiophile releases. Will it work?

Then we tackle a fascinating question: What's the difference between talent and skill? Are the greatest musicians naturally gifted, or have they simply mastered their craft through relentless work? We'll name some of the biggest artists in music history and debate whether they're truly talented, exceptionally skilled, both... or neither. This topic is sure to offend (you've been warned).

If you love vinyl records, record collecting, classic rock, jazz, soul, metal, punk, country, live concerts, music history, audiophile discussions, record stores, Discogs, rare records, album collecting, and passionate conversations about music, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

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For more on host Concert Buddie:

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

https://concertbuddie.com

IG: @concertbuddie

For more guest Kendall (aka Spin Doctor and His Vinyl Mayhem):

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

For more on guest Joel (Static ATX Records):

https://staticatx.com

IG: @staticatxrecords

For more on Chris (Groove Seeker):

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

IG: @thegrooveseeker

For more on Jason Roxas:

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

For more information on Vinyl Community Podcasts:

https://vinylcommunitypodcasts.com

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).

Save 10% using the code(s) below:

VCP10

For more information on the Spinz Vinyl App for IOS and taking your collecting game to the next level, get your free download here:

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/spinz-vinyl-record-scanner/id6758249212

Concert Buddie | Building Community Through Vinyl: Amanda Schutzman Interview Jul 15, 2026

Show notes

Let's do this, Buddies! Concert Buddie returns on Vinyl Community Podcasts for an in-depth conversation with Amanda Schutzman as we explore her passion for music, vinyl records, collecting, and the stories that connect people through physical media.

In this exclusive interview, Amanda reflects on growing up as a "record store kid," spending countless hours in her father Mike Schutzman's Long Island shop, Slipped Disc Records. That early exposure sparked a lifelong passion for music, but it wasn't until the store closed in 2008 that she began building a vinyl record collection of her own and developed a deeper appreciation for format.

Amanda shares how relationships and networking have shaped her career—from working the sales floor and managing record stores to her current role as a sales representative for All Media Supply LLC. Along the way, she has become one of the hobby's most recognizable advocates, creating her incredibly detailed record store maps that help collectors discover shops across the U.S. (now covering all 50 states plus Washington, D.C.) and helping organize the twice-yearly Vinyl Revolution Record Fair in New York City.

A former board member of Women in Vinyl, Amanda discusses the importance of representation, diversity, and welcoming new generations into the hobby. We also dive into her experiences within the Vinyl Community, her favorite albums, thoughts on the continuing + evolving vinyl resurgence, and why collecting records remains such a meaningful way to connect with music.

And despite her sharing her open disdain for Long Island's finest export, Mr. William Joel, it's a conversation not to be missed! 😀🎹

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For more information on guest Amanda Schutzman:

https://www.wearesmelly.com

IG: @amanda.sells.records

For information on the next Vinyl Revolution Record Show October 4th, 2026 at the Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden in Astoria, NY:

https://www.vinylrevolutionrecordshow.com

IG: @vinylrevolutionrecordshow

For more on host Concert Buddie:

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

https://concertbuddie.com

IG: @concertbuddie

For more information on Vinyl Community Podcasts:

https://vinylcommunitypodcasts.com

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).

Save 10% using the code(s) below:

VCP10

Surface Noise | Bonus Trax: Vinyl Record Errors That Have Made Record Collectors RICH Jul 13, 2026

Show notes

Still hungry for more record talk? After Surface Noise, the conversation continues on Bonus Trax with a deep dive into one of the most fascinating corners of vinyl record collecting: albums that became valuable because something went wrong... or unexpectedly right.

From infamous pressing mistakes and manufacturing errors to accidental cover art, label variations, mastering anomalies, withdrawn releases, and production quirks, we explore the records whose flaws transformed them into some of the most sought-after collectibles in the hobby. Sometimes a simple mistake creates a legendary rarity. Other times, a fortunate accident produces a version collectors chase for decades.

Along the way, we'll discuss iconic examples like The Beatles' infamous "Butcher Cover", original pressings under dispute, or reworking the songs on the album, misprints, alternate mixes, promotional oddities, and other records whose stories are every bit as compelling as the music they contain.

From a seasoned record collector, audiophile, crate digger, Discogs enthusiast, or eBay buyer to someone just discovering the world of rare vinyl, this Bonus Trax episode offers plenty of surprising stories, collecting insights, and hidden gems that prove perfection isn't always what makes a record valuable.

Be sure to follow Vinyl Community Podcasts for more episodes of Surface Noise, Bonus Trax, exclusive interviews, and conversations celebrating every corner of the vinyl collecting hobby.

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For more on the new album - Dark Forces '95 - from Louie Golden aka Sharon is Karen:

https://sharoniskaren1.bandcamp.com/album/dark-forces-95

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

For more on host Concert Buddie:

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

https://concertbuddie.com

IG: @concertbuddie

For more guest Kendall (aka Spin Doctor and His Vinyl Mayhem):

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

For more on Chris (Groove Seeker):

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

IG: @thegrooveseeker

For more on the immortal Jose Moreno Rahn (aka John Bong, aka Al Pacino) returns:

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

https://auroracentralrecords.bandcamp.com

For more on Jason Roxas:

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

For more information on Vinyl Community Podcasts:

https://vinylcommunitypodcasts.com

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).

Save 10% using the code(s) below:

VCP10

For more information on the Spinz Vinyl App for IOS and taking your collecting game to the next level, get your free download here:

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/spinz-vinyl-record-scanner/id6758249212

Surface Noise | More Fireworks Than the Fourth of July! Sharon is Karen New Album Drop! 🧛🏻‍♀️ Jul 09, 2026

Show notes

The conversation never stops on Surface Noise: The Show of Record, Talking Records! Join the panel for another episode covering the biggest news, stories, and debates from the world of vinyl records, record collecting, audiophile releases, and music.

Hear about the latest current events in the wild world of vinyl record collecting, including the newly announced ORG reissue of Funkadelic's Maggot Brain (in all their various forms and colors) and the official announcement of Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab's (MoFi) Rush reissue series. We'll discuss what collectors should know, what these releases could mean for the market, and whether they're worth adding to your collection.

Then we’re joined by special guest Louie Golden, aka the man behind the music of Sharon is Karen to talk about his brand-new album, Dark Forces ’95. We’ll discuss the creative process behind the project, the music that inspired it, recording an original album in today’s vinyl landscape, and what listeners can expect from the release.

Our aim is to inform, entertain, and complain. How'd we do this week?

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For more on the new album - Dark Forces '95 - from Louie Golden aka Sharon is Karen:

https://sharoniskaren1.bandcamp.com/album/dark-forces-95

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

For more on host Concert Buddie:

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

https://concertbuddie.com

IG: @concertbuddie

For more guest Kendall (aka Spin Doctor and His Vinyl Mayhem):

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

For more on Chris (Groove Seeker):

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

IG: @thegrooveseeker

For more on the immortal Jose Moreno Rahn (aka John Bong, aka Al Pacino) returns:

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

https://auroracentralrecords.bandcamp.com

For more on Jason Roxas:

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

For more information on Vinyl Community Podcasts:

https://vinylcommunitypodcasts.com

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).

Save 10% using the code(s) below:

VCP10

For more information on the Spinz Vinyl App for IOS and taking your collecting game to the next level, get your free download here:

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/spinz-vinyl-record-scanner/id6758249212

Surface Noise | Ask Us Anything! Jul 02, 2026

Show notes

On this special episode of Surface Noise: The Show of Record, Talking Records, we're turning the show over to YOU. That's right—this entire episode is built around listener-submitted questions from the vinyl record collecting community, and no topic is off limits!

From vinyl collecting strategies, audiophile pressings, record store experiences, and rare records, to music fandom, concert memories, turntable setups, record cleaning, and the future of the vinyl hobby, we're diving into the questions that matter most to collectors and music lovers alike.

Join the Surface Noise panel as we tackle thought-provoking, controversial, nostalgic, and downright fun questions submitted by viewers and listeners from across the Vinyl Community. Expect passionate opinions, spirited debate, personal stories, collecting advice, and plenty of surprises along the way.

If you're a longtime record collector, an audiophile, a crate digger, a Discogs power user, a newcomer to vinyl, or simply a music fan who loves great conversation, this episode offers something for everyone.

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For more on host Concert Buddie:

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

https://concertbuddie.com

IG: @concertbuddie

For more on Arnaldo (fidelios_frequency):

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

IG: @fidelios_frequency

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

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

IG: @audio_excursion

For more on Chris (Groove Seeker):

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

IG: @thegrooveseeker

For more on Jason Roxas:

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

For more information on Vinyl Community Podcasts:

https://vinylcommunitypodcasts.com

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).

Save 10% using the code(s) below:

VCP10

For more information on the Spinz Vinyl App for IOS and taking your collecting game to the next level, get your free download here:

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/spinz-vinyl-record-scanner/id6758249212

Americana Sam | Finding His Own Voice: A Conversation with Songwriter Bob Wagner Jul 01, 2026

Show notes

On this episode of Vinyl Community Podcasts, host Americana Sam sits down with songwriter and musician Bob Wagner to discuss the release of his debut solo album, I've Been Down, available now through Royal Potato Family Records.

Although Bob Wagner has spent years collaborating with a wide range of talented artists and building a respected career in music, this new release marks a significant personal milestone: his first solo album. In this conversation, Bob and Sam explore the creative journey behind I've Been Down, the songwriting process, the stories and experiences that shaped the record, and what it means to finally share these deeply personal songs with listeners.

They also discuss Bob's musical influences, his experiences working with fellow musicians, the importance of storytelling in songwriting, and the enduring power of physical media and music collecting in today's digital landscape.

If you're a fan of Americana, folk, singer-songwriter traditions, independent music, vinyl records, or simply enjoy hearing artists discuss the creative process, this conversation offers an engaging and insightful look into the making of a debut album years in the making.

Be sure to follow Vinyl Community Podcasts for more conversations with artists, musicians, record collectors, and music lovers from across the vinyl and music communities.

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For more information on Bob Wagner:

https://bobwagner.art

Order the new album here: https://royalpotatofamily.com/product/bob-wagner-ive-been-down

For more information on host Americana Sam:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Americanasam1994

IG: @americanasam94

For more information on Vinyl Community Podcasts:

https://vinylcommunitypodcasts.com

Surface Noise | Bonus Trax: Records You'll Have to Pry From Our Cold, Dead Hands... Jun 29, 2026

Show notes

For the latest version of Surface Noise: Bonus Trax we tackle a question every serious collector has considered: which records will you never sell? We each share the albums we'd keep until the very end—the records you'd have to pry from our cold, dead hands. Whether they're valuable, deeply personal, impossible to replace, or simply tied to unforgettable memories, we explain why these albums have earned permanent places in our collections.

More toothpaste left in the tube (or not) 🫧🫧🫧 These Bonus Trax are for you, for us, and forever.

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For more on host Concert Buddie:

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

https://concertbuddie.com

IG: @concertbuddie

For more on guest DG Mono (Rich) from Record Collector Confessions:

https://dgmono.com/confession

Apple Podcasts:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/record-collector-confessions/id1752312714

Spotify:

https://open.spotify.com/show/1qC1gX85hm3xSswWJMbTWB?si=b554f16dd2e54d0a

For more on Arnaldo (fidelios_frequency):

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

IG: @fidelios_frequency

For more on Chris (Groove Seeker):

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

IG: @thegrooveseeker

For more on Jason Roxas:

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

For more information on Vinyl Community Podcasts:

https://vinylcommunitypodcasts.com

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).

Save 10% using the code(s) below:

VCP10

For more information on the Spinz Vinyl App for IOS and taking your collecting game to the next level, get your free download here:

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/spinz-vinyl-record-scanner/id6758249212

Surface Noise | Calm Before The Storm...Natty Dread...Full? Jun 25, 2026

Show notes

⏰ Time for another episode packed with lively discussion, collector insights, industry news, and plenty of opinions from around the world of vinyl record collecting as current events, collector psychology, and quality control nightmares collide in another packed to the rafters episode of Surface Noise - The Show of Record, Talking Records!

This week we break down some of the biggest stories in the world of vinyl record collecting and audiophile releases. We discuss the passing of legendary music executive Clive Davis, the newly announced Marvin Gaye Definitive Sound Series (DSS) release, Rhino HiFi's highly anticipated Joni Mitchell Blue reissue, the news on how you can own a piece of the large record collection from the late frontman of Television - Tom Verlaine - and the growing reports of quality control problems surrounding the new Bob Marley UHQR releases. What do these developments mean for collectors, audiophiles, and the future of premium vinyl?

Then we tackle a question every serious collector has considered: Which records will you never sell? We each share the albums we'd keep until the very end—the records you'd have to pry from our cold, dead hands. Whether they're valuable, deeply personal, impossible to replace, or simply tied to unforgettable memories, we explain why these albums have earned permanent places in our collections.

If you're passionate about vinyl records, audiophile pressings, record collecting, music history, concerts, reissues, Discogs, or the Vinyl Community, this episode is packed with news, opinions, nostalgia, and conversation that every music fan can enjoy. What records would you keep forever? And what would your perfect three-act concert lineup be? Let us know in the comments!

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For more on host Concert Buddie:

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

https://concertbuddie.com

IG: @concertbuddie

For more on guest DG Mono (Rich) from Record Collector Confessions:

https://dgmono.com/confession

Apple Podcasts: