Jonathan talks to Dr Luke Torrisi about living through the demographic and cultural transformation of southwestern Sydney in the 1980s, his involvement on the right of the NSW Liberal Party in the 1990s and 2000s, and finding his spiritual home in traditionalist conservatism.

On this episode of Goldmine Podcast's Record Store Recon: Rattleback Records (Chicago) is reviewed thoroughly with special guests Rev from the band The Drowns and Liverpool Neil from the Punk 'Till I Die podcast. Dr. Disc of Goldmine took Rev and The Drowns record shopping at Rattleback and a good time was had by all! Listen in! Learn more about yo…

John Jackson, a representative for the Bon Scott Estate, comes on the Goldmine Podcast to explain what the estate has in store to keep the AC/DC singer’s legacy alive, with concert celebrations, collectibles, merch and more, with his 78th birthday onward. Fans will revel in what's to come. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi…

The second in a series exploring the political ideas of the Right through intellectual biography. Terrain covered in this episode: Libertarianism Anarcho-capitalism Traditionalist Conservatism Conservative Liberalism Ordoliberalism

Named after a Captain Beefheart song, Ella Guru Record Shop is a gem based in Decatur, Georgia, and Dr. Disc reviews the shop for this podcast episode's Record Store Recon. Hey, if it's used vinyl that you prefer, this is the record store for you! Listen and find out the details! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

Accept guitarist Wolf Hoffmann comes on the Goldmine podcast to talk about the band's newest album, Humanoid, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Goldmine Magazine

A new series profiling interesting personalities and thinkers on the Aussie Right (conservatives, libertarians, liberals and populists). Jordan Dittloff is the lead Senate candidate for the Libertarian Party in Victoria.

Dave Thompson has authored Vinyl Record Collecting For Dummies (Wiley), a comprehensive 338-page guide to the record collecting hobby. A lot covered in Vinyl Record Collecting For Dummies to even make the seasoned collector interested. The discussion will center on different nuances of collecting and how the hobby might evolve. It's a worthwhile po…

Coney Hatch's Record Store Day 2024 vinyl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Goldmine Magazine

Guitarist Billy Morrison (Billy Idol, The Cult, Royal Machines, Camp Freddy, Circus Diablo) talks about his new solo album, The Morrison Project, and all its features (Ozzy et al) and extras (Rock Star Weekend giveaway and more) on this episode of The Goldmine Podcast. The Morrison Project songs are sampled and detailed with Morrison and his guests…

On this episode of the Goldmine Podcast, founders of the auction house AnalogR and longtime Beatles collector Tom Fontaine talk about their massive Beatles Experience auction kicking off at the beginning of March. It's a must listen for any Beatles fan and music collector. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

On this episode of the Goldmine Podcast, editor Patrick Prince, staff contributor Alan Brostoff and Dennis Lyxzen (Refused/Fake Names) engage in a conversation about music and record collecting — sharing experiences, tastes and preferences. Topics discussed are the importance of not limiting oneself when it comes to listening to music, the thrill o…

Intellectual historian Prof Wayne Hudson returns to the show for a discussion about his latest research project: Australian political thought. The Political Animals is hosted by Dr ⁠Jonathan Cole⁠, an academic, writer, speaker and translator specialising in political theology: the intersection of religion and politics. Jonathan was a senior terrori…

Simon Kennedy joins Jonathan for a conversation about twentieth century American conservative intellectual Peter Viereck and his critique of so-called new conservatism in America. Simon Kennedy has a PhD in history from the University of Queensland (UQ). He is currently Associate Editor of ⁠Quadrant Magazine⁠ and a Research Fellow in the Law School…

Simon Kennedy joins Jonathan for a conversation about conservative philosophy Eric Voegelin’s essay Politics, Science, and Gnosticism, and in particular his thesis that major 20th century political and intellectual movements are modern manifestations of gnosticism. Simon Kennedy has a PhD in history from the University of Queensland (UQ). He is cur…

This year's RSD Black Friday was more fun than usual. Why? Let the Record Store Recon edition of the Goldmine Podcast explain, as editor Patrick Prince and Recon writer Dr. Disc tell you about their record finds and record store experiences on the biggest retail day of the year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

Ian Tregenza joins Jonathan for a conversation about the history of Quadrant Magazine and its cultural impact in Australia, and particularly on the nature of conservatism in Australia. Ian is an Associate Professor at the School of Social Sciences at Macquarie University. He works in the areas of political theory, the history of political thought a…

Take a break on your vacation in Virginia Beach, VA, and visit Vinyl Daze. Record Store Recon discuss Goldmine's visit to the Daze. The record store gets close to a perfect score — find out why. Listen in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Goldmine Magazine

Jonathan talks to Libertarian Party member Pietro Angeli about the anarcho-capitalist alternative to the state. Pietro Angeli is a member of the Libertarian Party State Executive in Victoria. The Political Animals is hosted by Dr ⁠⁠Jonathan Cole⁠⁠, a scholar, writer and translator specialising in political theology: the intersection of religion and…

Select album cover art for Lynyrd Skynyrd by the artist Ioannis — included in a Goldmine Collector's Edition for the Fall 2023 issue — is covered in this episode of the Goldmine podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Goldmine Magazine

Jonathan is joined by Tim Wilson, Executive Director of NZ think tank Maxim Institute, for a conversation about faith and politics across the ditch (detch). Tim Wilson is currently Executive Director of Maxim Institute. Prior to this role, Tim was an award-winning journalist working in print, radio and television. His work has appeared in The New Y…

This is part 2 of Jonathan's conversation with Josh Lewis of the Saving Elephants podcast on the topic of political theology. Check out the Saving Elephants podcast here: "Millennials defending and expressing conservative values." The Political Animals is hosted by Dr Jonathan Cole, a scholar, writer and translator specialising in political theolog…

This is the first of Jonathan's two-part conversation with Josh Lewis of the Saving Elephants podcast on the topic of political theology. Check out the Saving Elephants podcast here: "Millennials defending and expressing conservative values." The Political Animals is hosted by Dr Jonathan Cole, a scholar, writer and translator specialising in polit…

Amy Fleisher Madden is a guest on the Goldmine Podcast to talk about her book Negatives: A Photographic Archive of Emo (1996-2006). Growing up during the rise of the emo scene in Miami, Florida, Madden started her own 'zine, Fiddler Jones, and eventually her own record company, Fiddler Records. Over the yaars she amassed many photographs and built …

Liege Lord certainly made their mark on the heavy metal genre. The band's brand of power metal combined the influences of early Iron Maiden and Judas Priest with the grit of '80s thrash metal. The nucleus of this sound was the songwriting of bassist Matt Vinci, who recently passed away on September 9, 2023. Matt would bring lyrics and bass lines to…

Constitutional scholar Nicholas Aroney joins Jonathan for an examination of the legal meaning and implications of the proposed new s129 in the Australia Constitution that establishes the Voice, and which is the subject of a referendum on 14 October. Nicholas Aroney is Professor of Constitutional Law at the University of Queensland. He has published…

Jonathan is joined by Iain Benson for a conversation about values and virtues. They discuss the triumph of technique over purpose in our contemporary culture, the problems with adopting "values" as our primary moral language and the need to recover the ancient moral language of virtue. Iain Benson is Professor of Law at Notre Dame University, Sydne…

Clive Hamilton joins the show to discuss his left-wing critique of wokeness published in the Sydney Morning Herald. Clive Hamilton is Professor of Public Ethics at Charles Sturt University. He is the found of The Australia Institute and the author of many books, including Defiant Earth: The Fate of Humans in the Anthropocene, Silent Invasion: China…

A Record Store Recon discussion about Goldmine's Spring visit to the Record Farm in Logansport, IN during Joey Ramone Tribute night with live punk artists The Queers, The Putz, Don't Wannas and BR from Sloppy Seconds. We have podcast guests/friends from the Punk Til I Die podcast talk about their experience from that night as well. Fun, fun, fun, w…

In this episode, Jonathan engages in a conversation about conservatism with political philosopher and radical feminist Holly Lawford-Smith. They do so by discussing Burke's classic text, Reflections on The Revolution in France, which they both read (Holly for the first time) in preparation for the podcast. The conversation ranges across reform vers…

Rival Sons are one of the best guitar rock bands out there today, giving a contemporary flavor to the best elements of a listener's favorite classic rock. In fact, editor Patrick Prince leads the podcast by stating exactly this point. Guitarist Scott Holiday is the guest on the podcast to talk about the band's latest album, Darkfighter, its theme o…

dCommunity gives an in-depth example of the change coming in services rendered via memorabilia auctions and the community that drives it. If you are a music collector or auctioneer, the future is now — learn how things will work in the Web3 world we will inevitably live in. Guests on this episode, dCommunity co-owner Sean Larkin and President Peter…

Longtime Goldmine contributor Dave Thompson comes on the Goldmine podcast to talk about his latest book, An Evolving Tradition: The Child Ballads in Modern Folk and Rock. It's an interesting conversation on how ancient child ballads have been a huge influence on artists ranging from Led Zeppelin to Simon & Garfunkel. Learn more about your ad choice…

Free speech warrior Brendan O'Neill joins Jonathan for a discussion about free speech, cancel culture, linguistic tyranny and the Orwellian assault on reality afflicting contemporary Western societies. Brendan is a journalist who has written columns for the Australian, the Spectator and the Big Issue. He is best know for his work at Spiked, where h…

With the new album Constellation, singer-songwriter Kelly Deco delivers electric retro rock — the futuristic sound of ELO, David Bowie meets the theatric flavor of Meat Loaf and Rocky Horror Picture Show. Join us on the Goldmine podcast for a talk with Deco and his producer, the legendary Val Garay (Neil Diamond, Linda Ronstadt, James Taylor, et al…

Jonathan is joined by Russian-Australian scholar Andreas Berg for a deep dive on contemporary Russia. They cover the anarchic chaos of the 1990s transition from communism, the rise of Vladimir Putin, the nature and operation of Putin's regime, the complex and fraught relationship between Russia and Ukraine, the current war in Ukraine, the would-be …

Denny Somach is an American businessman who is a recognized rock historian, author, radio personality and producer. He is also the owner of DSP Classic Rock Archives, which includes one of the largest collections of rock album cover art. He has worked with The Rolling Stones, Bon Jovi, Rush, AC/DC and many others. Now he has decided to sell may of …

Jonathan is joined by Pieter Valk for a conversation about how churches that adhere to traditional Christian teaching on sexuality and sexual ethics can care for and support gay and trans Christians. Pieter Valk is the founder and director of Equip, a consulting ministry aimed at helping churches to be places where gay and LGBT Christians can thriv…

Listen in on how Loud Pizza Records scores with an inviting appeal, brilliant marketing strategy and perfect location. The Record Store Recon edition of the Goldmine Podcast visits Loud Pizza, a record store in Chicago, IL, with editor Patrick Prince and roving (somewhat anonymous) reporter Dr. Disc. Also, special guest Liverpool Neil of the podcas…

Jonathan is joined by conservative commentator Gray Connolly for an examination of the good, the bad and the ugly of contemporary conservatism. They cover the traditional conservative understanding of government, authority, society, family, duty, inheritance and culture and the many libertarian (and populist) heresies perverting this understanding …

John Milbank joins Jonathan for wide-ranging tour of political theology, contemporary secular politics, contemporary political problems, cultural decadence and the opportunities and challenges for a Christian contribution to our contemporary political malaise. John Milbank is an Emeritus Professor in the Department of Theology and Religious Studies…

Australian singer-songwriter Joe Matera comes on the Goldmine Podcast to talk about his latest release, The Lone Runner, a soothing tapestry of upbeat instrumentals. It is somewhat of a departure from Matera's guitar-driven albums of previous years. Goldmine columnist Warren Kurtz (Fabulous Flip Sides) joins in the conversation to give his opinion …

Knox Peden returns to the show to discuss his interesting, and by today's standard unusual, journey from secular intellectual influenced by Spinoza and Marx to practicing Catholic. Dr Knox Peden is an intellectual historian who has taught philosophy and history at the University of Melbourne, the Australian National University and the University of…

On this Record Store Recon edition of the Goldmine Podcast, Editor Patrick Prince and anonymous Recon reporter Dr. Disc look at their Record Store Day 2023 experience. Was it positive? How were all the stores that they had visited? Did they get everything they wanted? And so on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

As Pink Floyd's The Dark Side of the Moon album turns 50 years old, Goldmine Editor Patrick Prince and columnist Dave Thompson talk about how the 50th anniversary box set is beautifully packaged and has such a powerful sonic quality. Also discussed: the roots of The Dark Side of the Moon — what Pink Floyd songs led up to the 'Dark Side' vibe — and …

Constantine Campbell joins Jonathan for a discussion of his provocative book Jesus v. Evangelicals: A Biblical Critique of a Wayward Movement. They discuss Penal Substitutionary Atonement, the hierarchy of evangelical sins, megachurch culture, Evangelical social and political engagement and more. Constantine Campbell is a New Testament scholar who …

Jonathan is joined by sociologist Kristina Stoeckl for a deep dive on the Russian Orthodox Church, tracing its complex journey from repression under Soviet communism to support for Vladimir Putin and source of an orthodox nationalist state ideology. Kristina Stoeckl is Professor of Sociology at LUISS Guido Carli University in Rome, as well as an ad…

Sociologist John Carroll joins Jonathan for an examination of the decline of Western culture. They discuss the failure of humanism to find meaning on the big metaphysical questions in a post-Christian world, the importance of archetypes and their transmission through a canon of great literature, the way that popular culture has replaced high cultur…

Goldmine's Record Store Recon visits the Comeback Vinyl record store in Alpharetta, Georgia (30 mins. out of Atlanta). Anonymous reporter Dr. Disc calls it the cleanest record store he has ever visited (among other great qualities)! We also discusse a 'virtual' trip to Vinyl Dinosaur in New Jersey, as well as a cool giveaway! There's more, too! Rec…

The Top 20 Deep Purple songs of the '70s, ranked by author Martin Popoff. Let the debate continue! This podcast episode breaches off from an article Popoff did on GoldmineMag.com called "Top 20 Deep Purple songs from the '70s, ranked." In fact, you can read the article HERE before you listen to the podcast. Will "Smoke On the Water" come in at No. …