Overrated is overrated, let's take a look at the other side of things. We think these records need more play time, and you might think so too. Or you might not! Let us know your underrated favorites in the comments. Listen to our podcast on other platforms - Subscribe and Watch Podcasts and other video content on our Youtube Channel - https://youtu…

Ghostbusters, MTV, Tetris, Space Shuttles and a famale Vice Presidential Candidate...1984 had it all! And 84 was no slouch when it came to great music either! Hop into the musical time machine as Jay and Wheels revisit a few of the albums that this amazing year served up. Listen to our podcast on other platforms - Subscribe and Watch Podcasts and o…

Listen up Vinyl Peeps, this is the episode, you know the one. That's right, you're gonna want some headphones, don't let your momma catch you listening to this one Listen to our podcast on other platforms - Subscribe and Watch Podcasts and other video content on our Youtube Channel - https://youtube.com/@vinylventures5943 YouTube Music - https://mu…

Vinyl crew, roll down those windows, fill up that gas tank, and enjoy this Vinyl Ventures episode as John and Jay discuss music about the road, driving cars, and everything in between! Listen to our podcast on other platforms - Subscribe and Watch Podcasts and other video content on our Youtube Channel - https://youtube.com/@vinylventures5943 YouTu…

To all you moms out there, this one’s for you. (And everyone else, because if we had to harbor a guess, you have a Mom too)! Listen along as John and Jay discuss records about Mom, Mother, Momma, Mamma, Mommie, etc. It’s the Mother of All Shows! Listen to our podcast on other platforms - Subscribe and Watch Podcasts and other video content on our Y…

Don't cover your ears, this week is about Covers! Listen to John and Jay talk about what they think are the best covers and why. Listen to our podcast on other platforms - Subscribe and Watch Podcasts and other video content on our Youtube Channel - / @vinylventures5943 YouTube Music - • Vinyl Ventures Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us…

Many of the best and biggest names in music left us too soon. This trip around the turntable, the Vinyl Ventures crew looks back on some of our favorite music from those artists who left us too soon. There are more than just the members of the 27 Club here. The list of Rock Stars and amazing musicians who died too soon is so much longer than we hav…

No way are the Vinyl Ventures crew ranking every Rolling Stones album. They don't want to do a 3-hour show, so how about the top ten. The greatest band in the world are still putting out records in 2024, so there is a lot to choose from in their ranking albums. Narrowing the list to the top ten makes it an easier task, but ranking those 10 makes th…

Hey vinyl crew, this week we take a look at some favorite double albums Jay and John have collected over the years. It could be Double Trouble or Double the Fun... Double albums became a thing in the late 60s, and since then, many pop artists have released DoubleAlbums. They can be twice as nice or double bummers. Let us know if any of these choice…

Days of the week is the theme for this spin on the the old Victrola. Join the Vinyl Ventures crew for songs in the key of a day of the week. Fun discoveries abound. Some days are more popular for artists and bands to sing about than others. Some days don't get much love, hump day, Wednesday is not the most popular day to sing about. Tune in and dro…

1974 turns 50, along with some outstanding vinyl. After Rock and Roll took over the charts 10 years earlier when the Beatles hit the US, '74 was almost like a pause year. John and Jay explore what was happening with music in 1974 . Was it just a transitional year, or was music changing tune in to find out. Listen to our podcast on other platforms -…

Are you ready to take a trip? John and Jay are all set for a musical journey. Songs, artists or album titles that are cities, towns and places will be the map for this dreamy episode. So hop in the passenger seat and sit back to enjoy this journey with the guys. Check out Vinyl Ventures on other platforms - Subscribe and Watch Podcasts and other vi…

Jay Jay French is a connoisseur of music...a lot of different music. He's been there and done that. From forming Twisted Sister 50 years ago, to becoming a highly sought-after producer and manager, to becoming a motivational speaker...he's done all of this one way...his. Join the guys, as Jay Jay takes them on a wild ride through all the "twists" a…

In this trip around the turntable, the guys share some of their favorite colors...bands, songs or albums with colors in their name or title. As we curate our collections, it's easy to forget about everything we acquire and sometimes the simple act of figuring out what albums, artists or songs have colors in their title is a great way to re-familiar…

Australia is a unique country and one that has produced some amazing music. On this episode we celebrate the music of the magical land. Our special guest, a real Australian - Will Foster, talks about some of his favorite bands on the "Pub Rock" scene. If you are hoping to hear us talk about Men at Work, AC DC, or the Bee Gees your hopes will be das…

John and Jay explore the records that brought bands back into the spotlight they used to bask in. Just... don't tell LL Cool J we used THAT word in the title, John lost our thesaurus and we couldn't think of another word. Listen to our podcast on other platforms— Subscribe and Watch Podcasts and other video content on our Youtube Channel: https://y…

John and Jay talk with Roger Coletti, the man behind SiriusXM's all music talk channel Volume! Turns out he's a vinyl (and KISS) nerd just like the rest of us. From his beginnings in radio, to his time at MTV Radio, to producing a new interactive music podcast, Roger regales us with some fantastic stories from his colorful past in the music biz. Li…

We all have favorite bands and favorite records, and those favorites can change from time to time, depending on a lot of things. This time around the horn the guys step out on a ledge and rank the studio releases from the mighty Led Zeppelin. With only 9 albums, one might think that this would be an easy task. Alas, no...it is not! Favorites or not…

"O Canada" did not become the official Canadian national anthem until 1980 with the passage of the National Anthem Act. As National anthems go, it is a beautiful song. On O Canada the Vinyl Ventures crew share some of their favorite Canadian Artists. For this show Blame Canada like the parents of a juvenile character in the 1999 animated film South…

We sometimes take for granted the thought, inspiration, and investment that artists and their record companies put into how albums are presented. The guys take it for granted no longer, and share some of their favorite album packages and artwork. The album is an art form, in and of itself. The package finally gets it's due in this first of what wil…

The Vinyl Ventures crew wraps up their Essential Album shows with the 10th installment. What started as a discussion list in the summer of 2021 has become some of the most popular shows on Vinyl Ventures. 100 albums each seems easy when you have a a few thousand in the collection. But in practice with each show it gets a little more challenging as …

Crossroads Music show is the best vinyl community gathering in Indiana. The best One Day Shop in the state for vinyl records, 45s, CDs, DVDs, Cassettes, Posters, Stereo Equipment, and Music. In this special 50th episode the Vinyl Ventures crew takes the show on the road and talks with some of the colorful characters that make the Crossroads Music S…

Greatest hits albums are sometimes snubbed by the vinyl community. Often these collections are a cash grab by record companies, and artists can be left out of the decision making process. Occasionally an artist sees their sales, presence and notoriety grow from Greatest Hits releases. It’s a mixed bag across the industry for sure. For the Vinyl Ven…

She Sides is the long-overdue show the Vinyl Ventures crew admittedly should have already done...many episodes ago. This time we're honoring and recognizing great female performers and bands who have made a mark on our musical tastes. We may have left some off but we'll undoubtedly re-visit this topic and do more shows that celebrate our favorite "…

Nine is the fourth composite number, and the first composite number that is odd. 9 is the highest single-digit number in the decimal system. By Mihăilescu's theorem, 9 is the only positive perfect power that is one more than another positive perfect power, since the square of 3 is one more than the cube of 2. The Beatles created a sound collage wit…

This time around the turntable, we offer a love letter to vinyl enthusiasts. Okay...maybe not a love letter, but a celebration of love songs and/or non-love songs. This can be music that creates an ambiance, music that makes your little heart go pitter-patter, or music to express those heart-felt emotions we celebrate on the Hallmark-created Valent…

A 50 year anniversary for some vintage releases. Singer songwriters were starting to make big waves in music, reggae was busting onto the scene and the Beatles 3 years post breakup were still relevant. MASH was a hit show on TV and the Miami Dolphins won the Super Bowl. A new album was under $5 and most concerts were under $10 to see future legends…

The Vinyl Ventures crew wraps up 2022 in our world. Highlighting some notable 2022 releases and paying tribute to some music greats the world lost. Live music came roaring back after the Covid years and vinyl continued its spectacular rebirth, with increased sales again. Most of all, the guys appreciate all the downloads and listens and look forwar…

For over a year, the guys have wanted to sit with Keith Toombs for a Beatles-themed show. Well, it's here! In this episode, Keith discusses the origins of the album (as opposed to singles) and just how much at the forefront of the album the Beatles were. They broke ground in countless ways, and were one of the first bands to consider the album an a…

As the year winds down, the guys are walking the gravelly confines of the end of the Essential Albums road. This time, another 20 are revealed according to our fearless Venturers. Will the dark horses win out? Will the hits keep on coming? Tune in now and listen for the beginning...of the conclusion of our Essential Albums list. Don't Cost Nuthin'.…

The 7th installment of the essential album list is like a James Bond film, change the characters (albums) and keep the same story-line resulting in a brilliant production. Maybe, just maybe, the Vinyl Ventures crew is creating a comparison that is a bit outlandish. But, on the essential show the boys break out some surprises to keep the list intere…

The Urban Dictionary says - New Sh!t is a phrase that indicates a person has made some sort of significant change or has obtained something new. This could be anything from a relationship status change to obtaining something new/fresh or even suddenly bringing in a lot of money. It could pretty much be used to reference the recent purchase of fresh…

How is it not possible in doing 39 shows that the Vinyl Ventures crew had not done a live vinyl show is a crime. We are not sending the guys to jail, well at least not yet, but we are rectifying the crime. Thanks to a suggestion from a listener in Montreal, Canada , Kevin Groulx for the suggestion. “Live music is the most primal form of energy rele…

At the beginning of this 100 Essential Album shows John and Jason thought - "No problem, we have thousands to choose from, this'll be easy". While it's not hard picking an album, it gets tougher picking the right album that the guys deem essential. Along the way by discovering hidden gems in their collections, or picking up that missing wax, this j…

1971, somehow Vinyl Ventures overlooked an incredible year for new releases from some Monsters of rock. Pink Floyd, The Rolling Stones and Led Zeppelin to name a few. Never forget 1971 it was a wonderful year for music and classic vinyl.By John Wheeler & Jason Rich

Essential Albums 5: The Fifth Element. In the twenty-first century, the universe is threatened by evil. The only hope for mankind is the Fifth Element-Vinyl Ventures' 5th installment of their essential albums list. The guys have embarked on a seemingly impossible journey to list 100 essential albums each. With the fate of mankind hanging in the bal…

Speed of lightning, roar of thunder, fighting all who rob or plunder...Underdog, Underdog, Underdog. No, Vinyl Ventures is not doing a cartoon episode. The guys are talking about records that may not fit into other shows and records the guys don't get a chance to talk about often...the Underdog records. (And, lest we forget Mr. Russell, Jay scratch…

As the AC/DC song goes - It's a Long Way to the Top if Wanna Rock and Roll. Vinyl Ventures had a chance to sit down with Nick Light, (a record company executive) and learn how he got to the top. One day out of High School his career started as a roadie at the Ritz (now Webster's Hall). With some connections in the industry, Nick moved to California…

You asked for it, you get it; another essential albums show. Listing 100 essential albums each is no small task, and on this 4th installment, the guys right the ship. After doing only 9 albums each on the last Essential Albums show they take this show to 11! Tune in and get your groove on.By John Wheeler & Jason Rich

On the second (long overdue) 3D episode, we dive into an epic (and of course) essential album by the thin white duke. We re-enlist the assistance of our "Fifth Beatle" Bill Hayse. Not sure where the other two members are coming from, but you get it. Bill is our third team member and his research on these 3D episodes is invaluable. Until the release…

In a their continued quest to name 100 essential albums the Vinyl Ventures crew list another number nine, number nine, albums each. Since the guys are not putting albums in order, each show list will contain some big hitters in the music world. Lists tend to favor the list makers taste, and The Return of the king is no different. The guys have some…

1972, a 50 year celebration. How many albums do Jay and John have from 1972...a lot. It was a great year for music. America had settled into the 1970s after the decade of change the 1960s. Music changed from pop, Motown sing along songs to Heavy Metal, Progressive, Experimental and Singer Song Writers.…

Tis' the season as the saying goes. Tis' the season to celebrate. To close out the year the guys thought it would be a good time to celebrate vinyl. Not just an ordinary celebration but a celebration of vinyl that puts a smile on our face or celebrates a specific day or event. Like any Vinyl Ventures episode the guys have fun with this list and dis…

What is essential? The actual definition is "absolutely necessary; extremely important." It really means something different to each of us. Just as each album holds a special meaning to every one of us. The guys add to the essential albums list with another 10 picks each. This list gets deeper into the collection for the guys and highlights another…

Vinyl Ventures usually focuses on albums. On this episode a guest, Steve Hoff, who collects and restores jukeboxes educates the guys on the uncharted waters of the wonderful world of jukeboxes and the 45s. Steve started out listening to 45s and a jukebox was the next step in his vinyl journey. We thought we knew a lot about vinyl, a whole new chapt…

What is an essential album? How many albums are essential? Some may argue every album you own is essential, while others will say no that list can only be 20 essential albums. John and Jay begin this list with 10 essential albums each. Every definition of essential is different and for each collector the list will be different. Vinyl Ventures loves…

Karma records, store manager Doug Bauerle pulls back the curtain and talks about the business behind RSD. The conversation moves to what record collectors and watchers want to see released on RSD and possibilities for the next RSD Black Friday. In a deep thought moment the talk moves to hidden messages on album covers. Doug is our first return gues…

Music changed Pat's life and sent him on a trajectory as working musician. He worked the music circuit to New York in the 1970s, then to Nashville then back home to Cincinnati. After over a decade in the business Pat had a decision to make…then a chance meeting and fate took over and steered him down a different path to continue making music. Along…

In episode #13, we covered Sophomore albums but skipped over the obvious; Fantastic Freshman Favorites. In prepping for this show, our minds were blown realizing how many great first albums we own. Dig into your collection and you'll discover how many artists delivered essential albums on their first outing. We know we missed some, and would love t…

To keep things interesting and new for 2021, this episode is a crossover/collaboration with our friends at the RutPOP podcast. We team up with Zach and Brandon to talk formative soundtracks, scores (and the difference), big influences and everything else in-between. So many great soundtracks...so little time.…