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Spinning Platters Podcast Episode 14 – Too Much Jersey Shore

On episode 14 of the Spinning Platters podcast, we welcome Gary Baker of Universal Music Group for a discussion of his work, including an in-depth discussion about the continued place of major labels in today’s music. We also talk about some upcoming music and shows, and we talk way too much about the Jersey Shore.

You’ll also notice that we discuss Jay Reatard as “what Gary’s been listening to,” and you should know we recorded this the day before he passed away. This episode is dedicated to his memory.

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Spinning Platters Podcast Episode 13 – Eric Frederic of Wallpaper and Facing New York

On episode 13 of the Spinning Platters podcast, we welcome Eric Frederick of the bands Wallpaper and Facing New York. We discuss his music, other people’s music, and for once, stay mainly on topic. Thanks to Eric for joining us, and we recommend checking out Wallpaper on New Year’s Eve at Club 1994. Click the giant button to the left to subscribe to our podcast on iTunes, or listen below.

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Spinning Platters Podcast Episode 12 – The gift of Sonic Living

For our holiday episode of the Spinning Platters podcast (released after the holiday), Dakin, Gordon, and D.P. welcome Amy Miller of Sonic Living to talk about some of our favorite Christmas songs before going into an in-depth discussion of Sonic Living, which of course leads us off in a million different directions. Click the giant button on the left to subscribe, or you can download or listen below. Continue reading “Spinning Platters Podcast Episode 12 — The gift of Sonic Living”

Spinning Platters Podcast Episode 11.5 – Heather Locklear 1997

In Episode 11.5 of the Spinning Platters podcast, we continue talking about our favorite albums of the year. We also mercilessly pick on the editor in chief, shamelessly promote the website, announce our next business venture, and say goodbye to a podcast member that gets voted off. Click the big button on the left to subscribe, or continue on to listen now. Continue reading “Spinning Platters Podcast Episode 11.5 — Heather Locklear 1997”

Spinning Platters Podcast Episode 11 – Everybody Votes

We take this ballot thing very seriously

In episode 11 of the Spinning Platters Podcast, our regular hosts are joined by six additional Spinning Platters staffers to talk about our favorite albums of 2009. Also, D.P. talks about his day at the SF Music Tech Summit, and we head gloriously off course, as usual. The recording session took more than two hours, so we’ve broken the podcast up into two parts. Come back soon for part 11.5, but until then, enjoy the show! Continue reading “Spinning Platters Podcast Episode 11 — Everybody Votes”

Spinning Platters Podcast Episode 10 – Awesome Nog

Listen to find out what else goes into Awesome Nog

Episode 10 of the Spinning Platters Podcast is technically about music in video games, but as usual, goes off into a million different directions. Hear us talk about bands whose names sound the same, take Twitter topic suggestions from our Twitter followers, and admit to embarrassing truths about ourselves. Gordon, Dakin and D.P. are joined again by Carlos Rodela of Mevio, our first official recurring guest. See our topics and listen below, or click the giant button in the left sidebar to subscribe. Continue reading “Spinning Platters Podcast Episode 10 — Awesome Nog”

Spinning Platters Podcast Episode 8 – Leaving Early

Leaving early is both what I did, and what the subjects of our conversation did. Join us as we discuss what happens when a lead singer leaves a band. Do they get better? Worse? Stay the same? As always, you can subscribe by pressing the giant button with headphones on it, or you can listen below. Continue reading “Spinning Platters Podcast Episode 8 — Leaving Early”

Spinning Platters Podcast Episode 7 – It’s a Community

Episode 7 of the Spinning Platters podcast features a discussion of the Treasure Island Music Festival with our guest Sandy Burciaga of the LA-based arts, music and skateboarding site Grimy Goods. We also discuss the history of our websites, and take our usual trips into tangential territory. Continue reading “Spinning Platters Podcast Episode 7 — It’s a Community”

Spinning Platters Podcast: Episode Six – I Can See This Podcast From My House

Episode 6 of the Spinning Platters podcast features guest Laura Hamilton discussing the pros and cons of ticket scalping, and sharing some of our favorite ticket scalping stories. We also do a final preview of the Treasure Island Music Festival. As always, we go off on our crazy tangents, including a socialist rant from a surprising source.

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Spinning Platters Podcast: Episode 5 – Digital Delay

This Gordon could kick our Gordon's butt in a fight.

Episode 5 of the Spinning Platters podcast features guest Caroline Hernandez of Spinning Platters joining us to discuss the upcoming Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival. As always, we go off on our crazy tangents, and we invite you to listen to the crazy digital-delay blooper all the way at the end of the podcast.

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