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PODCAST

Two Guys Talking About Records - A Vinyl Community Podcast

Jim Gleason and Steve Carlson, Bleav

Steve Carlson and Jim Gleason. A vinyl collector and a record store owner. For several years now, Steve has been visiting Jim"s store every Sunday afternoon to chat about records, music and whatever else came to mind. These visits morphed into a Podcast... And now, you can join their weekly chats, as they discuss all things vinyl. From classic albums to new releases and Record Store Day Exclusives. It’s your everything Vinyl Community Podcast.

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01:01:30

Best of 2024 Wrap Up! - Episode 92 of Two Guys...

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2024/12/30

The 2 Guys kick 2024 to the curb in style on this week's episode! Not your typical year-end best of, Jim & Steve showcase their favorite pickups from a variety of categories! Then, in addition to their most recent adds, they also share some cool news from their Spotify Wrapped. As always, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here for the Spotify Playlist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with of some of the albums and songs discussed in this episode so you can listen in as

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01:00:44

Christmas Vinyl - Episode 91 of Two Guys Talking...

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2024/12/23

It's all about the Holiday Music this week on Two Guys Talking About Records... Specifically, Christmas Albums. Steve and Jim go through some of their festive favorites and discuss just why so many enjoy seasonal music this time of year. They also go through their most recent vinyl pickups as well. As always, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here for the Spotify Playlist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with of some of the albums and songs discussed in this episode so you can listen in as

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00:57:30

Can I Have Your Autograph? - Episode 90 of Two Guys...

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2024/12/16

Autographed Albums (or other items) can sometimes be a tricky thing to collect. Between the possibilities of fakes, certificates of authenticity or even the outright cost, Autographs may not always be high on a casual collector's list. But sometimes, they can be a very cool thing to have! This week, Steve and Jim discuss the world of star-signed records and show off a few of their own. They also cover some recent pickups and Jim has an update on the King Missile quality control issue. As always,

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00:50:51

Starting Our Ears Off - Episode 89 of Two Guys...

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2024/12/09

Before the 2 Guys wrap up their 2024 collecting year, they're looking forward to 2025! That's thanks to Rhino Records and their upcoming "Start Your Ear Off Right" vinyl releases! Steve and Jim dissect the list and discuss what to expect with the slate of reissues. They also cover their most recent pickups.As always, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here for the Spotify Playlist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with of some of the albums and songs discussed in this episode so you can listen in as

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00:59:49

Ghosts of RSD Past - Episode 88 of Two Guys Talking...

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2024/12/02

The 2 Guys are back! And they're talking about records once again! Jim is catching up from a big RSD Black Friday and Small Business Saturday and Steve landed a few exclusive goodies as well! On this week's episode, they give a quick recap of the Black Friday event and cover their recent pickups. Then they go back in time to showcase a few of their favorites from past Record Store Day events.As always, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here for the Spotify Playlist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with of

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00:54:09

What Happens To Our Record Collections When We're...

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2024/11/18

On this week's episode, Jim & Steve welcome aboard a special guest to talk about what happens to our cherished record collections when we pass away. Todd Gambrell is an attorney who specializes in estate planning and probate law. Todd has advice on the steps you should take to make it easier to deal with your valuable albums when you're gone. He also joins the Two Guys in showing off their recent additions to their collections.As always, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here for the Spotify

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01:01:56

Life Before Discogs - Episode 86 of Two Guys Talking...

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2024/11/11

On this week's episode, Jim & Steve look back at what record collecting was like before the internet - and especially Discogs. They 2 Guys also cover their latest vinyl pickups. As always, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here for the Spotify Playlist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with of some of the albums and songs discussed in this episode so you can listen in as well. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with us on our Facebook Page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Steve

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00:58:21

It's The Little Things - Episode 85 of Two Guys...

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2024/11/04

On this week's episode, Steve and Jim highlight some of the less obvious things to look for when digging for collectible records. From copyright issues or images considered offensive that call for changes to be made on album covers to misprint graphics or text, the little things could mean big differences in value or collectibility. Jim also has a mini-rant on a recent Discogs update and shows off a glaring quality control problem with a customer purchase. As always, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here

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01:01:05

Box Sets - Episode 84 of Two Guys Talking About Records

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2024/10/27

Steve and Jim make some room for their Box Sets on this week's episode of Two Guys Talking About Records. Are they valued parts of their collections? Or are they too clunky and take up to much space? The pair also cover their most recent pickups and Jim has an update on his Queen Press Kit conundrum.As always, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here for the Spotify Playlist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with of some of the albums and songs discussed in this episode so you can listen in as

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01:03:16

Gateway Albums - Episode 83 of Two Guys Talking About...

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2024/10/20

In this episode, Steve and Jim dive deep into the world of "gateway albums" - those records that introduced them to new genres of music. From the early days of their vinyl journeys to the albums that opened their ears to different sounds, we'll explore the records that shaped their musical tastes.We'll also tackle some hot vinyl news, including Taylor Swift's surprise Black Friday Exclusive announcement and the recent reports suggesting a decline in vinyl record sales. As always,

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00:56:57

7-Inch / 45s - Episode 82 of Two Guys Talking About...

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2024/10/13

It's time to play B-Sides! On this week's episode, Steve & Jim discuss 7" Singles, 45's or whatever you prefer to call them. While neither of the Two Guys are big 45 collectors, each has some very interesting ones on their shelves. Jim is also in a bit of a quandary with a recently acquired high-dollar - and VERY unique album. As always, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here for the Spotify Playlist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with of some of the albums and songs discussed in this episode so you can listen in

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00:57:20

RSD Black Friday List - Episode 81 of Two Guys...

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2024/10/07

The 2024 Record Store Day Black Friday List is out! Steve and Jim run through their highlights and picks from the list on this week's episode. They also show off some cool artwork done by a fellow member of the Vinyl Community depicting the Two Guys - along with some other heavy hitters in the VC! As always, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here for the Spotify Playlist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with of some of the albums and songs discussed in this episode so you can listen in as

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00:54:43

PROG Rock - Episode 80 of Two Guys Talking About Records

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2024/09/29

This week, Steve and Jim venture into the sometimes confusing category of Progressive Rock. While noting there are many different branches and sub-genres, the 2 Guys highlight some of the Prog titles in their collections and try to determine whether or not other albums fit under that umbrella. They also cover recent pickups, including Jim's review of the New Billy Strings album "Highway Prayers".As always, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here for the Spotify Playlist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with of some of the

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00:49:57

Too Many Records! - Episode 79 of Two Guys Talking...

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2024/09/22

How man records are too many records for a collector to have? That's the question Steve & Jim tackle on this week's episode. They also do the math with their own collections to figure out it would take to listen to ever album they've got. (it stretches into years for both!) As always, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here for the Spotify Playlist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with of some of the albums and songs discussed in this episode so you can listen in as well. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with us on

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00:35:22

AI Streaming Fraud! - Episode 78 of Two Guys Talking...

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2024/09/15

This week, Jim and Steve discuss the recent arrest of an artist who is charged with stealing millions of dollars from streaming services using AI generated songs and a complex system of email bots. They also cover the latest additions to their vinyl collections. As always, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here for the Spotify Playlist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with of some of the albums and songs discussed in this episode so you can listen in as well. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with us on our Facebook

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00:57:05

Must-Have Albums! Says Who? - Episode 77 of Two Guys...

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2024/09/08

This week, The 2 Guys discuss the idea of listing "Must-Have" Albums. There is no shortage of articles and videos recommending what you should have in your collection. (and our podcast is no different, apparently) ;) They talk about some of the "Essentials" in their own collections and why they have them. Steve also covers some news about the price increase announced by Vinyl Me Please and they both run through their latest collection pickups. As always, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here

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00:56:53

Favorite Albums, But Some Might Disagree - Episode 76...

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2024/09/01

On this week's episode, Steve & Jim discuss some of their favorite albums... that some people might not agree with. Typically, these are records that are a first introduction to an artist and may not be the most popular - or more critically acclaimed releases. The Two Guys also comment on the current viral videos of Frankie Valli performing "live" and run through their latest collection pickups.As always, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here for the Spotify Playlist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with of some

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00:56:29

Rocktober List & Jazz Favorites- Episode 75 of Two...

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2024/08/25

A couple of late-summer topics on this week's episode! After covering their latest pickups, Jim and Steve look through the just-released Rocktober Title list! Then, the 2 Guys delve into Jazz territory, showcasing some of their favorite artists and albums from that wide genre.As always, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here for the Spotify Playlist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with of some of the albums and songs discussed in this episode so you can listen in as well. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with us on our Facebook

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00:46:04

Sealed Vinyl Hazing - Episode 74 of Two Guys Talking...

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2024/08/18

...To leave sealed, or to unseal... That is the question! On this week's episode, Steve and Jim discuss the recent uptick in VC Videos where collectors are opening up their long-sealed albums to check for damage from inner sleeves. They explore the idea of "hazing" and what it could mean for your precious vinyl items. They also showcase their recent collection additions. As always, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here for the Spotify Playlist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with of some of the albums and songs discussed

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00:49:56

Antique Mall Vinyl Madness! - Episode 73 of Two Guys...

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2024/08/11

In this week's episode, Jim and Steve discuss the self-inflicted pain of digging for vintage vinyl in Antique Mall booths, where sometimes you come across prices so outrageous, it's maddening! The Two Guys also show off the latest additions to their vinyl collections. As always, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here for the Spotify Playlist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with of some of the albums and songs discussed in this episode so you can listen in as well. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with us on our Facebook

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