Vinyl Ventures

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Vinyl Ventures usually focuses on albums. On this episode a guest, Steve Hoff, who collects and restores jukeboxes educates the guys on the uncharted waters of the wonderful world of jukeboxes and the 45s. Steve started out listening to 45s and a jukebox was the next step in his vinyl journey. We thought we knew a lot about vinyl, a whole new chapter is opened in front of us digging into the roots of the vinyl craze.

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What is an essential album?  How many albums are essential?  Some may argue every album you own is essential, while others will say no that list can only be 20 essential albums.  John and Jay begin this list with 10 essential albums each.  
Every definition of essential is different and for each collector the list will be different.  Vinyl Ventures loves lists and this kicks off what we hope will be a great discussion and an on-going series.

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Karma records, store manager Doug Bauerle pulls back the curtain and talks about the business behind RSD.  The conversation moves to what record collectors and watchers want to see released on RSD and possibilities for the next RSD Black Friday.   In a deep thought moment the talk moves to hidden messages on album covers.  Doug is our first return guest on VV (and yes, there is KISS talk).  Get your groove on.  

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Music changed Pat's life and sent him on a trajectory as working musician. He worked the music circuit to New York in the 1970s, then to Nashville then back home to Cincinnati.  After over a decade in the business Pat had a decision to make…then a chance meeting and fate took over and steered him down a different path to continue making music.  Along the way he never stopped loving music and buying vinyl.  And best of all, he still has all of those relics today.

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In episode #13, we covered Sophomore albums but skipped over the obvious; Fantastic Freshman Favorites.   In prepping for this show, our minds were blown realizing how many great first albums we own.  
Dig into your collection and you'll discover how many artists delivered essential albums on their first outing. We know we missed some, and would love to hear what you think.  Get Your Groove On!

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To keep things interesting and new for 2021, this episode is a crossover/collaboration with our friends at the RutPOP podcast. We team up with Zach and Brandon to talk formative soundtracks, scores (and the difference), big influences and everything else in-between. 
So many great soundtracks...so little time.  

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We're taking the show on the road to the Derby City Music Expo in Louisville, KY to sit down with Shayne Hiles, graphic designer, audiophile, and record dealer/collector.   We enter uncharted territory, questioning the quality of sought-after Japanese vinyl pressings.  Shayne shares his vinyl journey and delights us with many stories about collecting and dealing records.  Join us on our first Road Show to the Derby City...we just may find some gems.

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Tony Philputt, an Indianapolis original Punk guy, record store owner, Hollywood actor, musician (yep, he is a drummer, but don't hold that against him) and tournament champ on the cussing circuit, dropping more F-bombs than Richard Pryor when his hair was on fire. Lots of stories; everything from buying a Sex Pistols picture disc 45 in NY to opening for the Replacements. Tune in and drop out.

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Vinyl Ventures #19 - Kit Haymond - record collector, musician, and music lover, delights the guys with stories from playing around the U.S., meeting fabled musicians and amazing vinyl finds. From one-of-a-kind rarities to well-known classics, Kit takes us on a journey from Punk to classic country and everything in-between. 

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Vinyl Ventures #18 - Season #2 kicks off with John and Jay talking about some of the best finds in 2020 at record stores. Record stores are the lifeblood of Vinyl Ventures...that is the reason the show exists. This year the boys plan to branch out more to record stores throughout the state of Indiana and the Midwest.