Vinyl Community Podcasts

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 on Jose Moreno Rahn (aka John Bong):

For more information on Vinyl Community Podcasts:

IG: @vinylcommunitypodcasts

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Show Appendix:

Full list of Rhino SYEOR 2026 Titles:

https://loudpizza.com/collections/syero-2026?srsltid=AfmBOoq0XbGg-ptpYmB-kRocxF7Sl3_Ix4o2VbGIUu4gfVsX0wnVweEI

Monday Nov 17, 2025

Surface Noise | Bonus Trax: Records That Make Your Collection Better and TMR vs RSD

Monday Nov 17, 2025

It's Monday. You know what that means...

BONUS TRAX is hear to quench your vinyl thirst with our dais of dedicated record collectors talking about records that instantly make your record collection better (if you own them). Any of these titles in your own possession?

From there we take a quick turn into the messy situation between the organizers of Record Store Day and YouTube VC'er Too Many Records (Matt Kessler) owner of a Portland record store of the same name. Matt made two videos recently (links below) sharing that he is no longer authorized/allowed to sell RSD titles at his shop, and with next to no communication from the RSD folks, it's opened several different dialogues inside the Vinyl Community on what this means for smaller indie stores, the RSD org as a whole, and the future of the event(s).

Bringing it back to records, our WFMU folks showcase a couple of their favorite finds during the record fair, and a tale (or two) of a couple that got away.

Remember, when you see it, don't hesitate (too much). Speaking from experience here!

Stylus down, volume up. BONUS TRAX - now playing!

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For more on host Concert Buddie:

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

IG: @concertbuddie

For more on debuting guest Sam St. John (Americana Sam):

IG: @americanasam94

For more on returning champion Kendall (Spin Doctor & His Vinyl Mayhem):

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

IG: spindoctorsvinylmayhem

For more on Arnaldo (fidelios_frequency):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0BVmVrb3xI&t=1022s

IG: @fidelios_frequency

Link to Arnaldo's great WFMU recap video:

For more on Chris (Groove Seeker):

IG: @thegrooveseeker

Back again and it never felt so good, our dear Jose Moreno Rahn (aka John Bong):

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

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

For more information on Vinyl Community Podcasts:

IG: @vinylcommunitypodcasts

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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).

Save 10% using the code(s) below:

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* Links to TMR videos chronicling his plight with RSD:

(1) Original Share https://youtu.be/OOej319j7S4?si=zAGKey5UTiDRH1hU

(2) Their Rebuttal (kind of): https://youtu.be/n1VEZSpIj_s?si=4e7MEcc4YzbqixKg

Thursday Nov 13, 2025

Surface Noise | WFMU Record Fair Recap + No More Drama?

Thursday Nov 13, 2025

Excuse the sniffles, and put down your beverage, because we are bringing more ice to chill out those record collecting woes. On the latest JAM PACKED episode of SURFACE NOISE, we kick off with the latest vinyl news and grooves from the Acoustic Sounds + Rhino 45rpm project, the latest MoFi mis-steps, a Tone Poet 2026 mention, and a new box set that could pique your fancy.

Then our panel of vinyl purveyors recap the goings on at the WFMU Record Fair in New York City, before discussing opportunities for larger "conventions" in other parts of the country (versus regional shows).

The show of record talking about records is back!

This

Surface Noise.

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For more on host Concert Buddie:

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

IG: @concertbuddie

For more on debuting guest Sam St. John (Americana Sam):

IG: @americanasam94

For more on returning champion Kendall (Spin Doctor & His Vinyl Mayhem):

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

IG: spindoctorsvinylmayhem

For more on Arnaldo (fidelios_frequency):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0BVmVrb3xI&t=1022s

IG: @fidelios_frequency

Link to Arnaldo's great WFMU recap video:

For more on Chris (Groove Seeker):

IG: @thegrooveseeker

Back again and it never felt so good, our dear Jose Moreno Rahn (aka John Bong):

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

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

For more information on Vinyl Community Podcasts:

IG: @vinylcommunitypodcasts

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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).

Save 10% using the code(s) below:

VCP10

https://stereogum.com/2476164/who-got-screwed-when-vinyl-me-please-went-bust/columns/sounding-board

* Link to VMP article briefly mentioned on the show:

Wednesday Nov 05, 2025

Safe & Sound Texas Audio Excursion | Chasing the Perfect Pressing: An Interview with Don MacInnis from RTI (Part One)

Wednesday Nov 05, 2025

In part one of this latest episode on Vinyl Community Podcasts, host David Bianco from the Safe & Sound Texas Audio Excursion YouTube channel sits down for a unique and insightful conversation with Don MacInnis, owner of the legendary vinyl pressing plant Record Technology Incorporated (RTI). For decades, RTI has been considered one of the gold standards in audiophile-grade vinyl manufacturing, producing records for labels like Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab, Blue Note, Analogue Productions, and countless independent artists who are committed to exceptional sound. What started as a three-day temp agency assignment in 1983, leading to Don and his wife purchasing the company from founder Bill Bauer in March 1992, has culminated in a life spent crafting and honing some of the signature sounds in your very record collection.

David and Don dive deep into the craft of vinyl production—from the technical challenges of plating and pressing to the everyday decisions that determine whether a record becomes a treasured listening experience or one that misses the mark. Don shares stories from the early days of RTI, including how the company grew during the original heyday of vinyl, weathered the rise of CDs, and ultimately found renewed purpose during the modern vinyl resurgence.

David’s thoughtful questions and genuine passion for analog sound make this conversation both accessible and deeply educational. Whether you’re a seasoned vinyl enthusiast, a newcomer curious about what makes audiophile pressings special, or simply fascinated by the intersection of art and manufacturing, this episode provides a rich and engaging look at one of the most respected names in the industry.

A must-listen for anyone who believes music should be felt as much as heard. 🎙️🎶

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

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

The video companion to this portion of the interview can be found here:

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

For more on RTI, Inc:

https://www.recordtech.com

For more on Vinyl Community Podcasts:

Monday Nov 03, 2025

Surface Noise | Bonus Trax: When The Luster is Gone...

Monday Nov 03, 2025

This session of BONUS TRAX following the latest SURFACE NOISE podcast hits on a much maligned topic in music fandom circles: which bands or artists no longer carry the cultural or inspirational cache they once did? In other words, where did their luster go? You might be surprised some of the names our dais brings to this conversation.

From there, the discussion turns to the looming WFMU record fair in NYC and 40% of the panel attending a listening session in advance hosted by Acoustic Sounds/Analogue Productions. Will Arnaldo finally get an answer on the order status of his Marley UHQR's? Will any listeners with SURFACE NOISE ties be banned from the building? And will bail money be a requirement for the weekend?

Those questions - and others you didn't know you needed answered - here on BONUS TRAX!

Frightened ghoul or fool alike, the latest SURFACE NOISE podcast is sure to awaken spirits of record collectors past, present, and maybe future 🫣.

Listen as our panel of vinyl enthusiasts walk through current events in the world of record collecting, followed by a share of the MUST OWN horror soundtracks for any record collection. Some familiar films, some off the beaten path. Some honorable mentions, but only the best of the best. Best to listen to these scary sounds in the day hours. 😱

And the returning champion of all champions, JOHN BONG is back in the building! 💰

Halloween masks optional. Record mandatory.

This. Is. Surface Noise.

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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 Chris (Groove Seeker):

IG: @thegrooveseeker

Back and better than ever, our dear Jose Morena Rahn (aka John Bong):

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).

Save 10% using the code(s) below:

VCP10

Thursday Oct 30, 2025

Surface Noise | Must Own Horror Soundtracks

Thursday Oct 30, 2025

Frightened ghoul or fool alike, the latest SURFACE NOISE podcast is sure to awaken spirits of record collectors past, present, and maybe future 🫣.

And the returning champion of all champions, JOHN BONG is back in the building! 💰

Halloween masks optional. Record mandatory.

This. Is. Surface Noise.

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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 Chris (Groove Seeker):

IG: @thegrooveseeker

Back and better than ever, our dear Jose Morena Rahn (aka John Bong):

For more information on Vinyl Community Podcasts:

. . . . .

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

Monday Oct 27, 2025

Surface Noise | Bonus Trax: Polls...Where We are Going, We Won't Need Polls

Monday Oct 27, 2025

The BONUS TRAX are here to start your week off on some kind of foot. Following the latest 'sode of SURFACE NOISE, our panel of physical media maestros discussed if they've ever found a reissue definitively better than an original, what is the best Nick Drake album (cue that beautiful poll footage), and Grooveseeker is helping us wind down the show with his latest dance with VMP and owed compensation sprinkled in with other tidbits of vinyl goodness.

Hear that? No, it's not a "seasoned audiophile" knocking at your door. It's your turntable missing you. When you aren't listening to these BONUS TRAX, might be a good time to play another record.

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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 Chris (Groove Seeker):

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

IG: @thegrooveseeker

Special guest this week, Jeff Parris (Vinyl Record Info):

IG: @vinylrecordinfo

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).

Save 10% using the code(s) below:

VCP10

Thursday Oct 23, 2025

Surface Noise | Best Vinyl Record Store Grail Walls

Thursday Oct 23, 2025

A super-sized portion of the show of record, talking records: SURFACE NOISE! Listen as our panel of dilligent do-gooders discuss the latest current events in the world of vinyl record collecting, debate adding an "in memoriam segment" as more musicians we love leave this celestial plane (🚨spoiler alert: another one bit the dust), our New Yorkers are fired up talking Metro Transit (aka “Metro Minute”) ahead of the upcoming WFMU record show, and finally the big tuna: which record stores have the best grail walls aka walls of wow in the country (USA). What stores are in YOUR list! 🫵🏻

All that and the worst jokes in the VeeCee. Call yo mama! 📞

This...is SURFACE NOISE.

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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: