Vinyl Community Podcasts

Pour One, Play One has returned! Host Alex from Columbus (Beer & Vinyl) welcomes back Jason A and American Sam for another laid-back session of craft beer and vinyl conversation.

In this episode, the trio once again bring a carefully selected beer pairing alongside a vinyl record that matches the mood, flavor, energy, or story behind the pour. From tasting notes and music memories to album discussion and collector insight, the conversation blends the worlds of analog sound and craft brewing into one easygoing hangout for music lovers and beer enthusiasts alike.

Expect laughs, personal stories, recommendations for both your turntable and your fridge, and the kind of authentic chemistry that makes Pour One, Play One feel like sitting around the table with friends after a long day of digging through records.

What are YOU spinning and sipping right now?

 

Alex's Pairing: Scorpions - Lonesome Crow (1973) + Teutonic Distortion/German Style Pilsner, Noble Beast Brewing Company, OH)

Jason's Pairing: Wintersleep - Wishing Moon (2026) + Filthy Dirty IPA (Vancouver, BC)

Americana Sam's Pairing: John Denver - Rocky Mountain High (1972) + Full Nelson IPA (Blue Mountain Brewery, VA)

 

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

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

 

For more information on Americana Sam: 

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

IG: @americanasam94

 

For more information on Vinyl Community Podcasts:

https://vinylcommunitypodcasts.com

 

 

Buddies! I'm back with another interview on Vinyl Community Podcasts, this time speaking with Richard Foos—the influential founder behind Rhino Entertainment and co-founder of Shout! Studios. Sometimes referred to as the "Godfather of Modern Reissues", the work from Richard's companies has been instrumental in the current "golden age" of vinyl, and have inspired reissue labels we know and love like Light in the Attic (LITA), Sundazed Music, and the folks in Salina, KS at Analogue Productions. 

In this reflective interview, Foos shares the incredible journey from opening the original Rhino Records store in Westwood, Los Angeles in 1973 to building one of the most influential reissue labels in music history. From preserving lost music and comedy albums to pioneering deluxe box sets, archival releases, and collector culture, Richard Foos helped shape how generations of music fans experience physical media. With Rhino, he set a standard for quality and bonus essays, lost tracks, features, etc. that music fans have enjoyed for decades. 

Topics include:

• The origins of his connection to music
• The early days of Rhino Records, the record store
• Building the reissue label and store through a couple "happy accidents"
• Legendary Rhino projects involving The Monkees, Ramones, James Brown and MORE!
• What goes into curating a reissue choice? from licensing to consumer desire to personal preferences
• Launching Shout! Factory and expanding into film and television preservation
• Why curation, community, and storytelling still matter
• What does he think of the "vinyl resurgence" of the past two decades?
• Moving away from the boardroom and into philanthropic projects like The Narrative Method and Volunteer Collective
• Did Dave Grohl "license" his name to when naming the Foo Fighters?

 

This conversation is essential listening for vinyl collectors, music historians, physical media enthusiasts, and anyone fascinated by the business and culture behind record collecting.

 

Often imitated, never duplicated, please join us for another fine interview courtesy of Vinyl Community Podcasts!

 

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For most on guest Richard Foos - Founder of Rhino Records, Shout! Factory, Radial Entertainment, etc. -

Rhino Records: https://www.rhino.com

IG: @rhino_records

Shout! Factory: https://www.shoutstudios.com

IG: @shout_studios

Radial Entertainment: https://www.radialentertainment.com

IG: @radialent

 

Philanthropic Initiatives:

Chair of The Narrative Method: https://www.thenarrativemethod.org

The Volunteer Collective: https://volunteer-collective.org

 

 

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

 

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In the latest episode of CHASING BETTER SOUND, hosts David and Louis V. dive deep into one of the biggest questions in their never-ending pursuit of audio bliss: What makes a record truly incredible sounding?

Listen as they each share 20 vinyl records they regularly use to test and evaluate Hi-Fi audio systems — covering everything from soundstage and imaging to bass response, dynamics, detail retrieval, vocal realism, tonal balance, and overall musical engagement. These are the albums that help reveal what a turntable, cartridge, phono stage, speakers, room setup, and complete analog system are truly capable of delivering.

This isn’t just another list of expensive audiophile pressings or hard-to-find collectibles. These are real-world reference records David and Louis continually return to while chasing better sound. Some selections are legendary demo discs, while others will surprise even longtime vinyl enthusiasts. Familiar faces (and sounds), to new or emerging artists - these titles won't be what you'd normally expect!

What records do YOU use to test your system? Join the conversation and let us know your go-to reference albums for evaluating sound quality. And join us in the continued pursuit of CHASING BETTER SOUND!

 

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

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

IG: @audio_excursion

 

For more on Louie V. (Vinyl Latte):

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

IG: @vinyllattecafe

shop: vinyl-latte-shop.fourthwall.com

 

For more information on Vinyl Community Podcasts:

https://vinylcommunitypodcasts.com

 

This episode of Vinyl Community Podcasts features an in-depth interview hosted by Americana Sam with Glenn Gretlund, the passionate force behind 7a Records — the UK-based label dedicated to preserving music history and giving forgotten recordings a second life on physical media.

Known throughout the vinyl and Monkees fan communities for their meticulous archival releases, Glenn shares the story behind 7a Records and the label’s mission to celebrate and restore the solo catalogs and overlooked works connected to the four members of The Monkees. Beyond Monkees-related releases, the conversation also explores 7a’s work with legendary artists including Dave Edmunds, Macy Gray, Paul Young, Peter Noone, and Mungo Jerry.

Americana Sam and Glenn dive into what it’s really like operating a small independent record label in today’s music industry, the ongoing importance of vinyl and physical media, the challenges of archival restoration, and why preserving music history matters now more than ever.

For fans of vinyl culture, music preservation, independent labels, and classic pop-rock history, this is a fascinating behind-the-scenes discussion you won’t want to miss.

Learn more about 7a Records.

 

For more information on American Sam: 

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

IG: @americanasam94

 

For more information on Vinyl Community Podcasts:

https://vinylcommunitypodcasts.com

 

The plane is in the hangar. The crew is de-boarding. But the seats are still not fully in the complete upright positions. That only means that we have some more BONUS TRAX to discuss following the latest episode of SURFACE NOISE!

First, would you feel comfortable selling a G+ record (or worse) online for all to see? Maybe at a record show, where you can talk through the purchase to another vinyl enthusiast, perhaps even to a friend of sorts. But to sell to (often times) a stranger....different story. Or no?

To close these extra meanderings, we opine about what happened to dance programs of the youngs - from American Bandstand, to Soul Train, to Club MTV or The Grind - these shows no longer exist; does that mean young people no longer dance? Or socialize in this fashion? What about the legendary music that debuted during those programs? Another lost avenue for a band or artist to get their footing in a burgeoning career? 

Just like these BONUS TRAX.....Seacrest, out.

 

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For more on host Concert Buddie:

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

https://concertbuddie.com

IG: @concertbuddie

 

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

 

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Another handy piece to have in your record collector arsenal is the Spinz Vinyl app, courtesy of our old friend Jason "Spinz Vinyl" - step up your collecting game by downloading his app (and take your Discogs experience to another level) all in pursuit of vinyl glory - here:

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

 

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

 

 

Welcome back to SURFACE NOISE — the show of record, talking records. Join the panel as we dive into the latest current events across the vinyl record collecting world, break down hot topics shaping the hobby today, and share real-world perspectives from collectors who live this culture every day.

In the current events segment, we hit on:

(1) The loss of a producer who made early Aerosmith, Cheap Trick, and solo John Lennon records sound great (Jack Douglas)

(2) The Beach Boys - "Pet Sounds" One Step (DSS) is ready to ship. Is the "hype train" in full effect, making us itch with FOMO?

(3) The official news of "The Vinyl Summit" ask "Chad Fest" - The 40th Anniversary Celebration of Acoustic Sounds has landed. What do we think of the news, the pricing, and the vinyl fellowship in store direct from Salina, KS Oct 15-18th?

From there the guys discuss an often misunderstood myth about vinyl - that everything on vinyl automatically sounds better....or warmer...or worth it. We dig into some of the real recipe for a good sounding record, regardless of the format it's released on, including the continued return of CD's (they are back, BAYBAY). Why do some other forms of physical media sound better to us (calling all cassette fans, 8-track collections, and even reel-to-reel enthusiasts) also outperform their vinyl counterparts?

From vinyl trends, market shifts, pressing quality, record store culture, Discogs debates, audiophile upgrades, concert memories, rare finds, collecting strategies, and everything in between — no topic is off limits on SURFACE NOISE - the show that aims to inform, entertain, and even complain. Taste the rainbow!

 

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For more on host Concert Buddie:

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

https://concertbuddie.com

IG: @concertbuddie

 

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

 

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Another handy piece to have in your record collector arsenal is the Spinz Vinyl app, courtesy of our old friend Jason "Spinz Vinyl" - step up your collecting game by downloading his app (and take your Discogs experience to another level) all in pursuit of vinyl glory - here:

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

 

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

 

Another Vinyl Community Podcasts first! Host Alex from Columbus (aka Beer & Vinyl) hosts a new monthly show discussing two of his favorite things: beer and...(wait for it....) vinyl. Joining him on this premiere episode are his co-hosts Americana Sam and Jason Arsenault. The theme of each show will have the boys share a distinct beverage selection along with an accompanying album, and why they chose them. 

Questions not answered during this show - 

- What is the show's actual name?

- Why is "Over The Top" Jason's favorite movie?

- Over under on minutes between laughs?

We hope you enjoy this initial offering and future episodes, ONLY on Vinyl Community Podcasts!

 

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

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

 

For more information on Americana Sam: 

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

IG: @americanasam94

 

For more information on Vinyl Community Podcasts:

https://vinylcommunitypodcasts.com

 

 

From near mutiny, to unsettled opinions: this helping of BONUS TRAX following SURFACE NOISE centers on a spirited debate of the greatest concert films of all time. From "Stop Making Sense" to "Woodstock", our panel of music fans attempt to properly rank the most important and entertaining concerts put to film. From legendary performances to iconic live recordings, we break down which concert films truly belong on the Mount Rushmore of music cinema. Sure to agitate, possibly motivate (to watch them), listen and discover if we did these rankings justice!

To close the proceedings, a discussion centered around a recent New York Times piece about the "30 Greatest Living American Songwriters" and their snub of the pride of Long Island, William Joel. Basically a disgrace, if you ask a few of the panelists. Perhaps you agree? 

BONUS TRAX, for the win!

Info on the NY Times article:

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2026/magazine/greatest-american-songwriters-alive.html

 

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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 Chris (Groove Seeker):

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

IG: @thegrooveseeker

 

For more on the immortal Jose Moreno Rahn (aka John Bong):

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

 

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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