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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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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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00:49:19

Best Of Greatest Hits - Episode 72 of Two Guys...

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2024/08/04

Do you prefer Greatest Hits? Or Best Of? Either way, Compilation Albums are the way to go for many collectors. This week, Steve and Jim show off some of their greatest hits and discuss why they are so popular. Before that though, Jim has some thoughts on the new Jack White surprise release and he discovered some... interesting facts about a former Rolling Stone.As always, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here for the Spotify Playlist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with of some of the albums and songs discussed in this episode so you can

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00:58:48

Our Most Valuable* Albums - Episode 71 of Two Guys...

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2024/07/28

Standing in the Middle Of The Road! This week the Two Guys use the Discogs database to sort their collections and find out which albums are the most valuable - BUT not by the high-end values. They aim for something more realistic. Steve also answers a viewer question about the type of moving boxes he'd used to get to Colorado and Jim has an issue with a recent Discogs Marketplace purchase.As always, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here for the Spotify Playlist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with of some of the albums and songs

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00:51:21

Down The Rabbit Hole - Episode 70 of Two Guys Talking...

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2024/07/21

Jim & Steve head down the niche collecting rabbit hole on this week's episode of Two Guys Talking About Records. We find out just how narrow one can go while focusing on certain types of 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 Page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Steve Carlson's Vinyl Community YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠:

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00:49:30

Bad Music For Good Collectors - Episode 69 of Two...

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2024/07/14

VC Videos (including the 2 Guys') are always showing off the cool music in their collections... But nobody ever really brings out their 'not so cool music'! So, the week, Steve & Jim go through some of their least favorite albums - and try to figure out why they would even bother collecting music they're not very fond of. (spoiler: sometimes it just for fun!)As always, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here for the Spotify Playlist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with of some of the albums and songs discussed in this episode

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00:52:44

Concert Ticket Prices - Episode 68 of Two Guys...

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2024/07/07

The 2 Guys channel their inner '2 Grumpy Old Guys" on this week's episode. Jim & Steve discuss the (sometimes outrageously) high price of concert tickets, and ask if it's really worth it see your favorite artists live. The 2 Guys also cover the latest additions to their respective 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

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00:54:54

Cheap Vinyl & Discogs Entries - Episode 67 of Two...

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2024/06/30

The week, Steve & Jim look into a new series of affordable (cheap?) new vinyl compilation releases and discuss whether or not they'd be good additions to a collection. Then Jim tries his hand at submitting an undiscovered release into the Discogs Database and attempted to correctly identify one of the most difficult albums there is. The 2 Guys also cover their latest collection additions.As always, ⁠⁠⁠⁠click here for the Spotify Playlist⁠⁠⁠⁠ with of some of the albums and songs discussed

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00:52:01

Female Artists - Episode 66 of Two Guys Talking About...

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2024/06/23

The week, Steve & Jim take a big step back to look at their collections to see just how many albums from female artists they each have. (spoiler: not that many comparatively) Jim also shows off a great historical item found inside a Beatles album. And, as always, the Two Guys also share 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

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