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Vinyl Ventures #17 - WISH-TV Indy Style host Tracy Forner talks growing up in Michigan, the disadvantages for a vertical person at concerts and the art of collecting vinyl.  An art, (okay addiction/sickness), he hopes to pass along to his children.

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Indianapolis comedy legends Dave Dugan and Whitney Grayson talk vinyl and the long lost art of the deep listen. Going through Rolling Stones 500 best albums of all time and listening to every album.

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Rudy Sarzo shares his amazing journey from a Cuban refugee at 10, to a beloved and legendary rock musician the world over.   From Ozzy and Randy Rhoads, to Quiet Riot, Whitesnake, Dio, Blue Oyster Cult, The Guess Who and beyond.  
It's an inspiring story of a rock & roll life lived to the fullest-the right way.  

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John and Jason talk with Rob Coyle, an Indianapolis-based record show promoter (Crossroads Music Show), dealer and lifelong collector. Vinyl was in Rob's blood, his father had thousands of records in the garage and dragged Rob along to weekend garage sales to find thousands more. Did you ever wonder what it takes to promote a record show, where dealers get the records, and who has the biggest show in the US? Tune in to find out.

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John and Jay dive into second albums and discuss whether or not the sophomore album is a slump or a bigger hit. From Meatloaf to Oasis, to Cinderella to the Doors. What are the hits and what are the misses? A show first Point/Counterpoint with Weezer's Pinkerton is sure to entertain.

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1970-the start of a new decade and the biggest band in the world, the Beatles break up. Protest songs, Heavy Metal takes a hold, and music takes center stage. Hop in the time machine with John and Jay and take a trip in the way back machine to 1970.  

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On this 3D (Deep Disc Dive) episode friend of the show Bill Hayse's incredibly deep research into The Dark Side of the Moon is like 6 Degrees of Kevin Bacon with the album playing the role of Kevin Bacon. So many insane rabbit holes with connections to Nazi Germany and Hollywood actors.  It's a wild ride that's sure to spark discussion.

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IndyCar Announcer, Radio DJ and Music Afficianado Michael Young shares his encyclopedic vinyl knowledge, and discusses the interconnectedness we all have with music. Starting in Radio in 1987 at WIOT in Toledo Ohio, his journey has taken him on an amazing ride through music, broadcasting, and a lifetime of record collecting.  
Listen through the end for the premiere of the new Vinyl Ventures Theme Song, by long-time friends of the show Bill Hayse, and Dolph Cheney!  

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Dean Metcalf began as an intern on the Bob & Tom Show in 1988. Since then, the show has gone from local phenomenon to national syndication.  Dean shares some great stories about growing up in central Indiana and how vinyl, music and concerts shaped his persona, and career. 

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Part 2 - Seph Hatley grew up in the South, in North Carolina before ending up in Indiana. His family always listened to music and had a multi generational vinyl collection. Seph was the next one in line to inherit the collection. At first Seph didn't even have a turntable, then gradually the vinyl became a part of life again. 

"These are my books, they speak to me." - Seph Hatley