69 Vinyl Records

First timer and only repeat name-haver, Ryan's first cousin once removed Eric joins the show to talk about a compilation of Her's songs called Songs of Her's. Of course stay to the end, because there IS a game called Phoenician or Angelino, and you won't want to miss the chance to hear about the Trail Blazers' single-quarter record high assist doler-outer (he's a former Maryland Terrapin, wouldn't you know). Recorded April 25, 2020.

LIVE IN STUDIO! Podcast houseguest Olivia appears on the program to dissect Solange's 2016 A Seat at the Table in the Holy of Holies. Somehow, Olivia's "Mike" escapes Ryan's unnamed antagonist in a game of Don't Wish Me Well. Recorded April 24, 2020.

Ooooooh here she comes - it's Katie back for another episode of 69 Vinyl Records! This week Ryan and Katie talk about a jaunty lil record known by Wings at the Speed of Sound. There's even a proto-ASMR track on this album! Then they wrap with a game called Silly Love Songs. Recorded April 24, 2020.

Well, well, well, if it isn't the cousin of the pod himself, Matt, back on the program for the third time! This week he and Ryan are all about Donald Fagen's The Nightfly, c. 1982. In keeping with the grand tradition of episodes past, the boys also play a LONG game of Let's Get Off This Highway (Off This Highway). Recorded April 23, 2020.

BUCKLE UP! This classic March 2, 2020 house party mistakenly thrown to celebrate the hinge year of Ryan's life happened to work PERFECTLY as the hinge episode of this podcast! Everybody is live and in person, as it's pre-quarantine times, and boy is it a rowdy ol' time. There are talking dogs, slender men, and robot shapeshifters, and are those wedding bells that I hear? Kurt leads us in What's Your Preference, AND we all play BLANK Don't Live In That Blank No More. Recorded April 19, 2020.

Mother of the pod is here to discuss the mother of quiet storm albums, Anita Baker's 1986 Rapture. It proves a perfect opportunity to meet goal #3 AND to uncover secret jazz ensemble histories. Rule #6: $150 Podcast Promise Listeners should keep a sharp ear out for an uncredited Anna cameo right around the start of 365 Days A Year. Recorded April 22, 2020.

Series regular Janell is back on the program to reminisce about a band that's been important to both her and Ryan for lo these many years as they talk through Tame Impala's 2010 psychedelic masterpiece Innerspeaker. Turns out that Ryan has one dumb trick for an Aussie accent (spoiler: it's not effective), and that foreshadows a white-knuckle round of Alter Ego. Recorded April 21, 2020.

Brother of the pod, Alex joins Ryan all the way from the UAE to talk Kanye and more on this 32nd episode of the program! Stay tuned for a very inside baseball game, Family Business. Recorded April 20, 2020.

Another week, another coworker, and another album titled IV! This time it's October, it's Mark, and it's Toto. Ryan and Mark power through some anthems, ballads, and dirges to distill for you the essence of these tough tunes. Stay tuned for a pulse-pounding game of Mascot Matchup. Recorded April 19, 2020.

Wife of the pod, fan of the avant garde, good at game design Anna must really like being on the show, because here she is again! This week, she and Ryan are discussing Emily King's most recent album, Scenery. After overcoming a rough start, these goofballs have a great game of You Can't Hold Me. Recorded April 18, 2020.