My Kid Brother members, Christian Neonakis and Dylan Savopolous, bring the funk in this episode. This up and coming band from Leesburg, Virginia is all about spreading positivity through their "Take Care of Each Other" message. You'll hear all about the process behind hand painting 300 individual record sleeves for their self titled EP. They also talk about their rock and roll storybook experience of being signed to Fearless Records, and what makes the band so much more than just bandmates.

On The Platter: Elephant by The White Stripes

Josh Hoch, radio and podcast host of Pirate Radio After Dark, talks about what it's like working in radio for 17 years, interviewing big name bands, setting up and recording live shows, and his record club. Listen to his show on 91.7 WMUH and stream the podcast on your favorite streaming service.

On The Platter: (Blue Album) by Weezer

We speak to Matthias Lück, Co-Owner of Brinkmann Audio, the hi-fi audio company based in Germany. Matthias, who has a PhD in electrical engineering, talks about his interest in music and vinyl from an early age. He also takes us through his noteworthy career and what brought him to Brinkmann, along with the details of his creations at the company. Find out why 140g vinyl sounds better than 180, and what sets this unique hi-fi audio company apart from the competition!

On The Platter: Paranoid by Black Sabbath

Two members of Audio Karate, Art Barrios and Jason Camacho, join us to talk about releasing their album Lady Melody on vinyl after 16 years. We get into what the scene back in the early 2000's was like, their long hiatus, what brought them back, the history behind their newest release Malo (2019), and how they didn't tour with Blink-182.

On The Platter: Take Off Your Pants and Jacket by Blink-182

Tyler Bisson takes us on his DIY musical journey of playing shows, recording, mastering, and lathe cutting vinyl. We learn about the difference between lathe cut records and pressed, and how he's able to help fellow musicians produce records without breaking the bank! 

On The Platter: From Here to Infirmary by Alkaline Trio

Eric Mueller, better known as Skippy, is the owner of Pirates Press Vinyl Pressing Company in California. We do a deep dive with Skippy into the vinyl pressing industry. Find out why they're known as the Kings of Colored Vinyl, and how they stay ahead of the curve in creative and innovative ways! 

On The Platter: Legend - The Best of Bob Marley & The Wailers

We have a spooky chat with our longtime friend, Dave Neabore of Dog Eat Dog and Mucky Pup! Dave is a singer, songwriter, horror enthusiast and collector, bassist, and of course vinyl collector. He takes us on his journey from young musician obsessed with horror, to world touring rock star writing music for horror movies. Join us on this special Halloween episode of Taste of Vinyl!

On The Platter: October Rust by Type O Negative