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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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01:03:37

Oh, By The Way... Which One's Pink? | EP 174

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2026/08/09

This week, the Two Guys do a deep dive into one of the groups often mentioned on the show. Pink Floyd is a favorite of both Steve & Jim, and on this episode, they go through the band's wide ranging studio album discography, highlight their favorites AND attempt to figure out 'which one's pink?'. They also cover their most recent additions to their collections.Click here to hear the music we discuss on this episode's Spotify Playlist! • Connect with us on our Facebook Page! • Visit Steve

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00:59:59

Play Us A Song, Singers/Songwriters | EP 173

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2026/08/02

Whether it's the Guitar Man or the Piano Man, this week, the Two Guys are spinning the music of Singers/Songwriters. From the early days of Folk and Blues, (maybe even Minstrels?!?) into the peak era of the 70's and beyond, Steve & Jim discuss some of the greatest that carry from pen through instrument and vocals. They also cover their most recent pickups and officially announce the Two Guys Talking About Records Merch line! Click here to hear the music we discuss on this episode's Spotify

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00:58:09

Married To Vinyl | EP 172

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2026/07/26

Steve & Jim welcome a pair of very special guests to this week's episode of Two Guys Talking About Records. It's Marc & Leslea from the Vinyl Community YouTube Channel Married To Vinyl! The discussion dives into what it's like to share a passion for collecting with a significant other. The group also shows off their most recent pickups.Check out the Married To Vinyl YouTube Channel! Click here to hear the music we discuss on this episode's Spotify Playlist! • Connect with us on our Facebook

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00:59:20

80s College Radio ROCKS! | EP 171

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2026/07/19

Steve & Jim take a trip back to the 80s on this week's episode of Two Guys with a deep dive in the cultural movement that was College Radio Music. Steve recalls his discovery process and Jim reminisces about days on the air. The spin through some of their favorite albums from the time. Jim also has a wrap up of the Bay City, Michigan concert last weekend with "?" and the Mysterians - and they cover their most recent pickups.Click here to hear the music we discuss on this episode's

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00:57:15

The 45 Revolution! | EP 170

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2026/07/12

This week the Two Guys hope to spark a Revolution! Well... actually, Jim is just airing some beef about a recently announced batch of Rush reissues on Hi-Fidelity 45rpm Double LPs. He and Steve discuss the topic of splitting up classic albums to make them higher quality - and question whether or not it's worth the extra effort and money. They also cover their most recent pickups. Click here to hear the music we discuss on this episode's Spotify Playlist! • Connect with us on our Facebook Page! •

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01:00:26

60 Years of 96 Tears - with Robert Lee Balderrama |...

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2026/07/05

We've got a very special guest this week on Two Guys! Robert Lee Balderrama - Lead Guitarist and founding member of the legendary Garage Rock group Question Mark & The Mysterians! They're celebrating the 60th Anniversary of their number one hit "96 Tears"! Bobby talks with Steve & Jim about the band's history, the recording of that garage rock anthem and his current foray into the world of Smooth Jazz. Click here to hear the music we discuss on this episode's Spotify Playlist! •

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00:53:18

Americana As Apple Pie | EP 168

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2026/06/28

With the July 4th Holiday AND America's 250th upon us, Steve & Jim delve into the wide world of Americana Music in this week's episode. From great songwriters and storytellers, to the music that helped define a nation, the Two Guys look at some of their favorite albums from this sprawling genre. They also discuss an amusing feud between a Metal giant and a group of rabid Pop fans - and go over their most recent pickups. Click here to hear the music we discuss on this episode's Spotify

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00:56:24

Variant Madness! | EP 167

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2026/06/21

How much is TOO much of a good thing? On this week's episode, Steve & Jim discuss the trend of artists and labels creating multiple variants of their albums. From the "Queen of Variants" Taylor Swift, to the latest Megadeth, collectors are being inundated with choices in vinyl color and cover design. But is this going too far? The Two Guys also show off their latest pickups. Click here to hear the music we discuss on this episode's Spotify Playlist! • Connect with us on our Facebook

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01:07:56

Audiophile & Audiophail - with Melinda Murphy! | EP 166

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2026/06/14

We've got a VERY Special Guest on this week's episode of Two Guys.. It's the Vinyl Community's Melinda Murphy! She's got a great YouTube Channel of her own - and we're happy to have her join us for this week's discussion. On this episode, we dive deep into Audiophile recordings. Exploring Mobile Fidelity's One-Steps and Original Masters, as well as some older brands that have long since disappeared. We also discuss some newer high-end pressings and talk about the collectability of those type of

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00:55:44

Odd Music for Odd People | EP 165

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2026/06/07

Steve & Jim are feeling a bit ...odd... heading into this week's episode. With the wide release of the Angine de Poitrine albums, the Two Guys dig into their collections for some strange music to share. They also cover the newly announced "Spirit of '76' reissues from Rhino Records and show off their most recent pickups.Click here to hear the music we discuss on this episode's Spotify Playlist! • Connect with us on our Facebook Page! • Visit Steve Carlson's Vinyl Community YouTube

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00:53:14

Completist Insanity - Our Most Collected Artists | EP...

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2026/05/31

We've all heard about certain record collectors being "completists" with regards to a particular artist, genre or niche. But is there a stop beyond completist? Maybe "Completist Insanity"? This week, Steve and Jim go there as they cover the most collected artists. Going above and beyond just the entire studio catalog, past live releases and bootlegs and into related or connected albums. Where does it stop?!? Oh, and because they're always adding things, they also cover their most

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00:55:37

We Got The Blues | EP 163

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2026/05/24

On this week's episode of Two Guys Talking About Records, Steve & Jim have got the Blues. Don't worry, it's the albums, not the emotional state. They cover a brief history of the genre, then show off some of their collections that represent the many different styles of Blues music - both older and modern. They also cover their most recent pickups.Click here to hear the music we discuss on this episode's Spotify Playlist! • Connect with us on our Facebook Page! • Visit Steve Carlson's Vinyl

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00:59:39

Organizational Skills / Floyd RSD Box | EP 162

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2026/05/17

Alphabetical? Chronological? Genre? This week, the 2 Guys get organized as they discuss their collections. Jim also has some new info on the recent Pink Floyd RSD Box Set Release and on an interesting high dollar* release he'd come across in Discogs. They also cover their most recent pickups.Click here to hear the music we discuss on this episode's Spotify Playlist! • Connect with us on our Facebook Page! • Visit Steve Carlson's Vinyl Community YouTube Channel: • Visit the Radio Wasteland Records

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00:57:18

Sell or Trade? & 2000s Prices | EP 161

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2026/05/10

Steve is in the tail end of his move and still contemplating on what to do with the albums he's purged from his collection. So this week, the Two Guys discuss whether it's better to try to sell a large number of records in one big batch - or trade them in to record stores a few at a time. They also discuss an interesting trend Jim noticed while cataloging records from the early 2000s into Discogs. Hint: it has to do with some surprising values. Steve & Jim also cover their most recent

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01:00:12

First Boy On The Moon / David Pedroza Interview | EP 160

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2026/05/03

The Two Guys have a Special Guest this week - and they're talking about his record! Jim & Steve are joined by David Pedroza of First Boy On The Moon! They discuss the new album "Demons", get into some of David's musical background and talk about small pressing run vinyl for indie artists! Steve & Jim also cover their most recent pickups! Visit the First Boy On The Moon BandCamp Page! AND The First Boy On The Moon YouTube Channel!Click here to hear the music we discuss on this

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01:02:08

The Discogs Median | EP 159

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2026/04/26

Steve & Jim bring the HEAT on this week's episode of Two Guys! They re-visit their most valuable records - as determined by the Discogs median price, and are surprised at some of the results! They also re-sort their top 10's by highest and lowest - just to see what happens. And as always, they show off their most recent pickups. Click here to hear the music we discuss on this episode's Spotify Playlist! • Connect with us on our Facebook Page! • Visit Steve Carlson's Vinyl Community YouTube

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01:00:21

Record Store Day 2026 Wrap Up! | EP 158

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2026/04/19

Record Store Day 2026 is in the books - and by all accounts, it was a great one for collectors and indie stores alike! On this week's episode, Steve & Jim wrap up the big day with their takes on how things went from each of their perspectives. They also cover their most recent pickups.Click here to hear the music we discuss on this episode's Spotify Playlist! • Connect with us on our Facebook Page! • Visit Steve Carlson's Vinyl Community YouTube Channel: • Visit the Radio Wasteland Records

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01:13:05

Record Store Day Survival Guide with Chance from...

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2026/04/12

Record Store Day 2026 is almost upon us! And to help everyone in the Vinyl Community geared up for the big day, the Steve & Jim are joined this week by a very special guest! It's Chance from the Concert Buddie VC Channel and Podcast! The three guys pass along some tips and tricks for Surviving RSD! We also pass along the final results of your voting on the March Vinyl Madness Tournament - and crown the champion named Best Decade for Music! And, as always, they also show off their most recent

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00:54:02

Classical Rocks! & Vinyl Madness FINALS | EP 156

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2026/04/05

Steve and Jim decide it's time for some higher culture on this week's episode of Two Guys! They discuss some of their favorite Classical Music Albums - while Steve gives a brief history of the genre. They also show off their most recent pickups - AND - this episode also covers week number four of the Two Guys March Vinyl Madness Tournament! We now have the FINAL TWO albums that represent each of the top years vying for the Best Decade of Music"! Make sure you get your vote in for the ultimate

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01:01:40

RIAA 2025 Report & Final Four | EP 155

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2026/03/29

On this week's episode of Two Guys, Jim and Steve delve into the RIAA's year-end report on music industry from 2025. Did streaming maintain dominance over everything? Did Vinyl sales continue to grow? And what about CD sales? They break down the numbers. This episode also covers week number three of the Two Guys March Vinyl Madness Tournament! It's down to the Final Four albums that represent each of the top years vying for the Best Decade of Music"! Make sure you get your vote in for the

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