In this season finale of our season devoted to Memphis Rap, we talk to the legendary Lil Ced about how weird it is to know your music has made it from Memphis to Japan, about turning his life around via teaching, and about his album in The Story of Memphis Rap. Also, stick around to get a hint about what's coming next in VMP Anthology. This season …

On this episode of the VMP Anthology podcast, we talk to Lil Gin about the Gimisum Family, making music in the days of no ProTools, and about the Hurt Village projects being the epicenter of part of Memphis' rap scene. This season is executive produced and hosted by Andrew Winistorfer. All interviews were conducted by Torii MacAdams. It's produced …

In this episode, we talk to Memphis legend Shawty Pimp about majoring in music business, growing up in Memphis, and about his album in The Story of Memphis Rap box. This season is executive produced and hosted by Andrew Winistorfer. All interviews were conducted by Torii MacAdams. It's produced and edited by Cydney Berlinger.…

This season of the VMP Anthology Podcast is devoted to the story of Memphis Rap, as captured in Now Again x VMP's new box set, The Story of Memphis Rap, a 9 album journey through Memphis' rap history. On this first episode, we head to Mr. Z's, an auto repair and stereo shop in Memphis that was the unlikely epicenter for all of Memphis Rap. This sea…

Get ready to unlock the secrets of a successful ERP system implementation! Our guest, the remarkable Daverick Wagstaff, planning and ERP systems supervisor at ChemBio, opens the vault to share his hands-on experience. As we navigate through NetSuite's customizable features, automation capabilities, and scripting, Daverick's insights illuminate the …

On this extra special bonus episode of the Waylon Jennings season of the VMP Anthology Podcast, we take questions about the box from our Discord community, and also give hints about what's coming next in VMP Anthology. Hosted by Paul Bass. Edited by Cydney Berlinger Executive Produced by Andrew Winistorfer…

Crack open a fascinating chapter of a journey that takes us from the farm to the boardroom. Our guest, Jim Winistorfer, President of Doig Corporation, shares how his humble beginnings and unique background have shaped a successful career in sales and marketing. He reveals how his industrial arts education and farm life have been instrumental in lea…

On the season finale of our season devoted to Waylon Jennings, hear from the people who made this box happen, from the designer to the person listening to all the test pressings. Also, stay tuned to hear what to expect next in VMP Anthology. The Story of Waylon Jennings is available now in the VMP Store. Grab it here. This season is written, hosted…

On the second episode of this season of the VMP Anthology podcast, our host--and The Story of Waylon Jennings executive producer--Andrew Winistorfer gives a director's commentary on why each album in the box was chosen, and what to listen for. The Story of Waylon Jennings is available now in the VMP Store. Grab it here. This season is written, host…

On this season of the VMP Anthology Podcast, we're covering VMP's brand new box set The Story of Waylon Jennings. On this episode, our host Andrew talks with Waylon's son Shooter about his dad's legacy, how this box came together, and what he learned from Waylon. The Story of Waylon Jennings is available now in the VMP Store. Grab it here. This sea…

On this final, bonus episode of this season of the VMP Anthology podcast, Storf is joined by Paul Bass to answer questions about the Miles Davis Anthology from our Discord community. Learn why our cover of In A Silent Way looks differently, why no live albums made the box, and everything else our Discord community asked. This episode is hosted by P…

On this, the season finale, Andrew talks with Miles Davis: The Electric Years executive producer Marcus J. Moore about how the box came together, and about which 1 minute of Miles Electric he'd recommend to everyone unfamiliar. Miles Davis: The Electric Years is still available in the VMP store. Get it here. This season is written, hosted, and exec…

On this episode, Andrew talks with Miles Davis: The Electric Years producers Clay Conder and Stephen Anderson about their contributions to the box, and what they hear when they hear electric period Miles. Miles Davis: The Electric Years is still available in the VMP store. Get it here. This season is written, hosted, and executive produced by Andre…

In the first episode of this season of the VMP Anthology podcast, our host Andrew Winistorfer goes to San Francisco to talk to Miles' nephew, and sees electric Miles performed live. What he experiences changes what's going to happen this season. Miles Davis: The Electric Years is still available in the VMP store. Get it here. This season is written…

Join us as we talk to one of our favorite tech partners in the industry Allison at Versapay. Alison has years of experience helping our customers get accounts payable dialed in and more cash flow. Listen in and hear all that and more. Ready to lift the veil on common misconceptions? Allison's enlightening explanations of the different card types, t…

Listen as Bruce and Todd discuss how most companies have underutilized IT investment. By aligning all IT activity with the goals of the company, technology becomes a strategic partner in the success of the business instead of a necessary cost center.

We recently hosted a Q&A session about Cadet Records on our Discord. Here is that Q&A, where Cadet executive producer, and liner notes and podcast mastermind Stephen Anderson is joined by Cadet producer and VMP Director of Music Andrew Winistorfer, and our Q&A host, Lead of Customer Care, and Discord Don Paul Bass. Join the VMP Discord here!…

Join us as we interview Ruth Rosenstock, Global Partner Engagement Manager at RF Smart. RF Smart and NetSuite are two of the most powerful business management tools currently available. In this podcast, we'll explore how to use both platforms to their fullest potential to streamline your operations and make you more efficient. We'll discuss topics …

This season of the VMP Anthology Podcast--our 16th!--is devoted to telling the story of the eight album box set devoted to Cadet Records, a short-lived jazz, blues, and soul music imprint underneath the Chess banner that launched artists like Minnie Riperton and Charles Stepney. In this episode, we talk about the non-Muddy Waters albums in the box,…

This season of the VMP Anthology Podcast--our 16th!--is devoted to telling the story of the eight album box set devoted to Cadet Records, a short-lived jazz, blues, and soul music imprint underneath the Chess banner that launched artists like Minnie Riperton and Charles Stepney. In this episode, we talk to Robert Gordon, Muddy Waters' biographer, a…

This season of the VMP Anthology Podcast--our 16th!--is devoted to telling the story of the eight album box set devoted to Cadet Records, a short-lived jazz, blues, and soul music imprint underneath the Chess banner that launched artists like Minnie Riperton and Charles Stepney. In this introductory episode, we talk to Marshall Chess, son of the Ch…

We are here with Andrew Zwerner, CEO at Chassi and we are taking a dive into continuous improvement for business leaders. Andrew has been a leader in this field for many years and is excited to share some of his insights on assessing your current tech stack and when to look for new tech. Find out how leading with a continuous improvement mindset is…

Ever wondered how embracing technology and automation can revolutionize your business? Join us as we chat with Chris, founder of Cloud Extend, and learn about his entrepreneurial journey that led him to discover the power of NetSuite and create a wildly successful chain of nine stores. Chris opens up about his unique experiences and shares the inva…

Join us as we talk technology with one of our favorite lifetime learners Tracy Borchert. Tracy has had a natural curiosity for how tech works and is passionate about utilizing tech in the workforce. NetSuite can be an amazing tool, but getting it implementation right is key. NetSuite Recoveries are more common than you think. Listen along and find …

What happens when you combine the worlds of physics, marketing, and e-commerce? You get Jake Cook, our guest this episode, who shares his unique perspective on leveraging data science for e-commerce marketing success. Currently teaching at Harvard Business School and the University of Montana, Jake dives into the importance of data structures, acti…

In this episode, we take a look at some of the best practices when it comes to accounting. We invited Jennie from AccountingDepartment.com to talk about what her view is from the accounting side of an ERP.By Chrissy Allard

Originally aired as Comedy Store Podcast episode 234. Contender for the best episode in Comedy Store Podcast history. With Rick still on the road, Eleanor is joined by guest co-host Bobby Lee as they welcome paid regular and MAD TV alum Johnny Sanchez. They discuss starting at the Store and tell some amazing stories and celebrate the life of Freddy…

Originally aired as Comedy Store Podcast #227. IT'S ANNIVERSARY WEEK! The Comedy Store is celebrating 50 years so it's a long one. Rick and Eleanor welcome a member of the founding family, Pauly Shore as well as Steve Simeone and the one and only Bobby Lee dropping in. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, COMEDY STORE!

Originally aired as Comedy Store Podcast episode #222. Rick & Eleanor welcome paid regular Jenica, an actress and comic banned from The Comedy Store after a physical altercation with another well-known comic. Who? You'll have to tune in to see. Plus appearances by "Jeff Garlin" and "Argus." Do NOT sleep on this one!…

Originally aired as Comedy Store Podcast #215. With Eleanor still on the east coast, Rick welcomes Anthony Jeselnik into the studio to chat about showcasing, getting passed and not watching other people's stand-up.

Our 15th season is devoted to the epicenter of standup comedy, the Comedy Store. To celebrate our 15th VMP Anthology, 50 Years of the Comedy Store, we're handing the reigns of the VMP Anthology podcast over to the fine folks at the Comedy Store Podcast. In this quick prologue episode, VMP's Director of Music Andrew Winistorfer explains this season,…

In the season finale, me and my co-host Pablo E. Yglesias talk about the final albums in your box, including one that didn't exist until Vinyl Me, Please release of The Story of Ghetto Records. Listen to the end for hints at what's coming next in VMP Anthology.

On this episode, my co-host Pablo E. Yglesias and I discuss albums 2 through 5 in your box. We start with Papo Felix, continue with Paul Ortiz and Orquesta Son, cover the latin psych rock of La Fantastica, and finish with the label’s biggest hit maker, Joe Acosta. The box is still available at Vinyl Me, Please.com, so grab that if you haven’t.…

Welcome to this season of the VMP Anthology Podcast, I’m your host Andrew Winistorfer. This season, our 14th, unbelievably, is devoted to telling the story of Ghetto Records, a short-lived latin-jazz, soul, and boogaloo label founded by latinx music legend Joe Bataan. Collecting literally everything the label ever released–six albums, and a brand n…

In the final episode of our season devoted to Willie Nelson, we take your calls about Willie's ability to make each cover song his own, and we answer your questions about Outlaw Country as a genre. We also give an update on the rumored VMP Anthology devoted to Impulse Records, and give you hints on what you can expect next in VMP Anthology. VMP Ant…

In the third episode of our season devoted to Willie Nelson, we listen to your calls about Willie's most famous album, Stardust. We also take your questions, and explain how The Story of Willie Nelson was curated, what albums almost made the cut, and which albums to seek out once you digest the box. VMP Anthology: The Story of Willie Nelson is stil…

In the second episode of our season devoted to Willie Nelson, we listen to your emotional calls about how Willie allowed you to connect to people in your life, whether that's your mom, brother, grandpa, or yourself. VMP Anthology: The Story of Willie Nelson is still available and now shipping. You can purchase one of the remaining copies here. Pres…

This season of the VMP Anthology podcast is devoted to The Story of Willie Nelson. This season is also devoted to YOU, as we took your mailbag questions to answer your burning Willie Nelson questions, and we took your Outlaw Hotline calls, hearing what Willie has meant to you in your life. On this episode, we answer questions about why Willie Nelso…

In the first episode of our podcast on The Story of Philadelphia International Records, we’ll introduce you to our host, John Morrison, who will kick things off with a trip through the early days of Philadelphia International Records. We’ll also explore 1972’s Back Stabbers by The O’Jays and 1972’s 360 Degrees of Billy Paul by Billy Paul, featuring…

Our second iteration of VMP's Anthology podcast on Philadelphia International Records starts off at the former site of Sigma Sound Studios, the long-gone historic recording studio where most of the artists on Philadelphia International recorded. This episode will cover the story of PIR house band MFSB’s 1973 record, Love is the Message, and vocal t…

Next up, our journey through Philadelphia International Records finds us right at the label’s height of ubiquity during the mid-1970s. This episode will cover the story of Harold Melvin and The Blue Notes’ 1975 record, Wake Up Everybody, and Dexter Wansel’s widely sampled 1976 record, Life on Mars, featuring interviews from Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff,…

On the fourth and final episode of The Story of Philadelphia International Records, we’ll explore the fascinating passion projects that defined the late 1970s for PIR. This episode will cover the story of 1977’s Let’s Clean Up the Ghetto by The Philadelphia International All-Stars — a supergroup featuring Billy Paul, Archie Bell, Teddy Pendergrass,…

Description: In the first episode of our podcast on The Story of Quincy Jones, the 12th edition of VMP Anthology’s box set, we’ll introduce you to our experts, Alyssa Lein Smith, Sonari Glinton and Justin Richmond, and we’ll set the scene for our journey through Q’s storied and impossibly varied career. Working chronologically through the Anthology…

Our second iteration of our podcast on The Story of Quincy Jones delves into a fruitful, transitional and creative period in Jones’ career, in which both his sound and the landscape of Black music at large were transforming and evolving deeply. This episode will cover the story of 1969’s Walking in Space and 1974’s heavily sampled Body Heat, both s…

Description: Next up, our journey through Quincy’s catalog gets cinematic as our team of experts tells the story of his most iconic film soundtrack and the statue that inspired an album. This episode will cover the story of the score to 1978’s The Wiz and 1981’s The Dude, discussing Quincy’s first time meeting Michael Jackson, his lasting impact on…

Description: On the fourth and final episode of our podcast on The Story of Quincy Jones, the crew breaks down how Quincy generated a boundary-pushing conversation between old and the new, and how he famously convinced Miles Davis to revisit his old music. It covers the story of 1989’s star-studded, style-fusing Back on the Block and 1993’s beloved…

This extra special bonus episode features an in-depth interview with Grammy-nominated artist, longtime visual collaborator of Quincy Jones and the designer of the VMP Anthology: The Story of Quincy Jones box, Mathieu Bitton. Press play to learn more about the visual artifacts featured in the Listening Notes booklet and the inspiration behind the vi…

In this season’s finale, we cover the sixth and final album in your Vanguard box set, Skip James’ Today! James’ signing to Vanguard represented the logical endpoint for a movement started in the mid ’50s, by a wave of artists and record collectors who obsessed over the 78s of old, forgotten bluesmen. At some point in the early ’60s, some of these p…

In this episode, we cover the fifth album in your box, Doc Watson’s self-titled debut album. Doc was somewhere in between Joan Baez and Skip James, in terms of his age and novelty in the folk revival. Losing his eyesight at age 2, and spending his days and nights absorbing generations of Appalachian folk tunes, Doc was “discovered” in his late 30s …

In this episode, we cover the fourth album in your box, Buffy Sainte-Marie’s debut LP, It’s My Way! It’s hard to find a folk debut as daring, jarring and impactful as Buffy Sainte-Marie’s Vanguard debut in 1964. That year, folk was at its highest peak of popularity, the same year Beatlemania made landfall on American shores, but there was no perfor…