Renown Jazz legend Ron Carter shares his history, playing in the New York jazz clubs, working with the legendary Jazz record labels, recording sessions with Rudy Van Gelder, being unexpectedly sampled, looking back and looking forward.

Minutemen, New Alliance, fIREHOSE founder and LA Punk legend Mike Watt has lived a life of music and stayed true to his roots. Today he discusses the early days of the Minutemen, SST Records, New Alliance records, his decade of playing with Iggy & The Stooges, his recent project Fitted & more.

On June 10, 1966, Capitol Records launched "Operation Retrieve", meant to recall nearly 250,000 vinyl records from across the USA. The record was The Beatles' "Yesterday & Today", a record now known as the "Butcher Cover", and highly desired by record collectors around the world. Beatles author & historian Bruce Spizer tells the tale of the album and aftermath of the recall.

Van Halen is one of the most important American rock bands. Today we talk through some of their most desired vinyl collectibles with Michael Kassis, author of "Underground Van Halen Vinyl" and discuss the white wales of the Van Halen and vinyl collecting community.

Tom Hazelmyer started Amphetamine Reptile to release his own music, however he soon learned the craft and art of vinyl was what he really loved. Today Tom shares the AmRep story through the history of their vinyl records and discusses how he continues today as a boutique label that caters to art fans and vinyl collectors.

Matt Cameron has worked hard at his craft and the reward has been an amazing life of adventures and music with Soundgarden, Pearl Jam and more. We explore Matt's musical history, his personal drive, the stories behind the vinyl and beyond.

Jared Blum is a conceptual artist who features in the "Talking Book" project with Billy Gould and Dominic Cramp. Today Jared takes us through the creative process of how the approaches his unique blend of experimental music.

Billy Gould has always charted an unconventional direction. Today he shares about his vinyl history, his label Koolarrow Records and his experimental project "Talking Book" whose new LP is getting the vinyl treatment in limited numbers. 

After 30 years, Helmet is still going from strength to strength; their music is tighter, their tours are larger and their influence is celebrated. Helmet founder and mastermind Page Hamilton joins us to talk vinyl, music and more.

Like all artists, Elvis Presley drew influence from other singers. Legend has it that one record had a tremendous impact, yet the artist who sang on it remained a mystery for decades. Chris Kennedy discusses his journey to learn the identity of the mystery singer, Jimmy Sweeney, and the compilation of his life's work on RSD 2020.

Thrash metal legend Chuck Billy of Testament discusses his recent bout of Corona Virus / Covid19, fleeing Europe amidst a pandemic, the genesis of Testament, their vinyl history, the new LP 'Titans of Creation' on Nuclear Blast & more.

Okay I admit I'm a bit late to the Elder party, but goddamit I'm here now and really enjoying this band. Founder, singer, songwriter, guitarist Nick DiSalvo joins us to talk about Elder history, songwriting, vinyl philosophies and more, plus a track from the new LP 'Omens' and holy moly it's good.

Toshi Kasai is a much respected music producer who has earned a reputation recording artists such as Melvins, Tool, Foo Fighters and now Plan D, his drum / synth project, which is unique and interesting. Just like Toshi.

Buzz Osborne, aka King Buzzo, joins us from self isolation in Los Angeles to discuss his new LP 'Gift of Sacrifice' w Trevor Dunn, as well as the impact of world events on the life and business of a modern musician.

Musician, artist, conductor and founder of Killing Joke, Jaz Coleman joins us to talk records, band history, stories, music on vinyl and global thoughts, as well as discuss the making of his new album 'Magna Invocatio'.

Wattie Buchan of The Exploited is a living legend and we're lucky to still have him. After suffering a heart attack on stage and having multiple operations, today he shares some wild stories of his past and pulls no punches when it comes to his opinions. See The Exploited live while you still can!

Emmy winning comedian and host of VH1's 'That Metal Show' Don Jamieson talks vinyl, record collecting, comedy, metal crowds, his new album 'Denim & Laughter' and more.

As a record collector, music fan and founder of WomenInVinyl.com, Jenn D'Eugenio has dedicated her life to the promotion and quality enhancement of the vinyl record experience. Today Jenn shares her story and tales of her amazing record collection!

Few people have influenced music & popular culture as much as Bruce Pavitt. As founder of Sub Pop fanzine & record label, as well as participant, financier and witness to music history, Bruce shares today about the rise of Nirvana, Soundgarden, Mudhoney and other bands of the Grunge movement.