Best Goldmine Magazine Podcasts (2025)

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Rick Derringer’s greatness explained in 20 songs 28:12

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3d ago28:12

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Listen and learn the Top 20 songs by rock and roll gunslinger Rick Derringer, who passed away in May 2025. After making beautiful (hit-single) noise with the likes of The McCoys ("Hang On Sloopy") and Edgar Winter ("Frankenstein" and "Free Ride"), Derringer went on to gain success with his own band. Of course you've heard the song "Rock and Roll, H…

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Spin Cycle May 2025 with Dave Thompson 53:30

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Goldmine's Spin Cycle columnist Dave Thompson discusses this month's picks for music lovers and collectors. Two hot releases are discussed — Pink Floyd's Pink Floyd at Pompeii: MCMLXXII and Steve Hackett's The Lamb Stands Up Live at The Royal Albert Hall — then two new gems from lesser-known artists, Hausfrauen Experiment (2000s synthipop) and Sexa…

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Guests Bill Payne and Scott Sharrard of Little Feat 46:21

29d ago46:21

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Little Feat keyboardist Bill Payne and guitarist Scott Sharrard come on the Goldmine Podcast to talk to Goldmine's Chris M. Junior about the new album, "Strike Up the Band," among other things. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Goldmine Magazine

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Spin Cycle April 2025 with Dave Thompson 46:19

1M ago46:19

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Goldmine's Spin Cycle columnist Dave Thompson discusses this month's picks for music collectors. Two compilations are recommended — one on Mike McCartney's Scaffold and the other centered around the 1960s British psych club Middle Earth — and Record Store Day 2025 vinyl that you should still pick up (if you can). Learn more about your ad choices. V…

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Record Store Recon: Get Hip Records and More! 53:46

2M ago53:46

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Goldmine Podcast takes a look at Get Hip Records of Pittsburgh, PA, and a recap of Record Store Day 2025 with guest Rev from The Drowns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Goldmine Magazine

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Spin Cycle with Dave Thompson 44:08

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Longtime Goldmine contributor Dave Thompson picks his latest gems from a pile of review copies of albums and box sets. Joe Meek Tea Chest's Heinz: The White Tornado - The Holloway Road Sessions 1963-1966 box set on Cherry Red Records, Godley & Creme's Parts of the Process box set on Edsel Records and Dub Syndicate's Out Here On the Perimeter 1989-1…

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Did The Saints invent punk? 39:18

2M ago39:18

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Brisbane, Australia’s The Saints are responsible for two of the greatest punk albums of all time, in 1977’s '(I’m) Stranded' and 1978’s 'Eternally Yours.' This November, look for “The Saints ’73-‘78” to be touring North America, featuring original members Ed Kuepper and Ivor Hay, along with The Birthday Party’s Mick Harvey, the Sunnyboys’ Peter Oxl…

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Justin Hayward (Moody Blues) on his 2025 solo tour 31:11

3M ago31:11

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Singer-songwriter Justin Hayward of Moody Blues fame talks about his 2025 solo tour titled ‘The Blue World’ Tour,' and the essence of songwriting and the possibility of AI dominating creatively in the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Goldmine Magazine

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Ricky Byrd on new solo album, 'NYC Made' 31:11

3M ago31:11

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The former Blackheart guitarist comes through with a pure rock and roll album that is all New York City driven. Listen to Ricky Byrd discuss his electric new solo album, 'NYC Made,' on this latest episode of the Goldmine podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Goldmine Magazine

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An alternate history of Power Pop in 20 albums 55:08

4M ago55:08

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Author Martin Popoff comes on the Goldmine Podcast to talk about his picks for the alternate history of Power Pop in 20 albums — an article that he had written for GoldmineMag.com. Read the article here. And listen to the Podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Goldmine Magazine

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Record Store Recon: Seattle's Georgetown Records w/ Rev from The Drowns 34:34

4M ago34:34

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Rev of the Seattle band The Drowns comes on the Record Store Recon episode of the the Goldmine Podcast to talk about one of Seattle's best record stores, Georgetown Records. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Goldmine Magazine

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Top 20 part studio/part live albums w/ Martin Popoff 44:32

4M ago44:32

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Goldmine contributor Martin Popoff talks to editor Patrick Prince about his top albums picks that were part studio/part live albums. Martin kept the album picks roughly to the kinds of music Goldmine regularly covers, and then went with reverse rankings, focussing on the quality and quantity and overall substance and value of the studio tracks. Lis…

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The Jersey Sound w/ Mike Greenblatt 34:19

5M ago34:19

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Longtime Goldmine contributor Mike Greenblatt is the narrator of the documentary The Jersey Sound. Greenblatt sees himself as the voice of the state itself, explaining the music and artists who made New Jersey proud. As the trailer summarizes it: "The Jersey Sound isn't just a documentary; it's a love letter to the soul of New Jersey's music scene.…

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The Tragically Hip 28:33

7M ago28:33

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Bassist Gord Sinclair of The Tragically Hip comes on the Goldmine Podcast to discuss the Canadian band's documentary No Dress Rehearsal,'which won TIFF's People's Choice Award for Documentaries and premieres on Amazon Prime. Also, there is the 40th anniversary of their debut album, Up To Here, which is now being reissued by UMe as a deluxe box set …

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Singer-songwriter Gilbert O'Sullivan 28:18

7M ago28:18

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Irish singer-songwriter Gilbert O'Sullivan is the guest on the Goldmine Podcast. The songwriter of such hits as "Alone Again (Naturally)," "Clair" and "Get Down" explains his new album, Songbook, which recorded these classics in a concert hall setting (without an audience). There are quite a few stories shared about these iconic songs, too. Learn m…

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Edward Colver and the art of Punk photography 30:58

8M ago30:58

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Photographer Edward Colver comes on the Goldmine Podcast to discuss his entry into punk photography in 1978 — and what started out as a curiosity about a small L.A. scene of punks grew into a lifelong career. L.A. punks embraced Colver and his photography early on but the photographer also talks about getting ripped off by various record companies …

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Record Store Recon: HeadLine Records in Los Angeles, CA 26:03

8M ago26:03

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Goldmine pays a visit to HeadLine Records in Los Angeles, CA, and explains the experience in the Record Store Recon edition of the Goldmine Podcast. HeadLine caters to mostly punk/hardcore music, and they perfect it! Listen to how they do it! You can also get the print issue that HeadLine appears in (which has a vintage photo by famous punk photogr…

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Beyond the Backstage Pass 32:01

10M ago32:01

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Author/guitarist Joe Matera talks about his latest book, Louder Than Words: Beyond the Backstage Pass. It's a follow-up of his first book, Backstage Pass: The Grit and the Glamour, proving once again that touring is so much more than the mythical tales of sex, drugs and rock and roll. Not only is the book a first-hand account, but Matera let's reno…

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Record Store Recon: Rattleback Records of Chicago 43:02

11M ago43:02

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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…

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Bon Scott's legacy 25:27

11M ago25:27

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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…

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Record Store Recon: Ella Guru 39:55

1y ago39:55

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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…

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Accept's Wolf Hoffmann 30:24

1y ago30:24

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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

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Vinyl Record Collecting For Dummies 37:57

1y ago37:57

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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…

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Coney Hatch's Record Store Day 2024 vinyl 37:57

1y ago37:57

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

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Billy Morrison and 'The Morrison Project' 46:11

1y ago46:11

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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…

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"The Beatles Experience" 56:02

1+ y ago56:02

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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…

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Dennis Lyxzen on collecting records, music endeavors (Refused/Fake Names), more 41:48

1+ y ago41:48

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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…

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Reviewing Record Store Day Black Friday 2023 29:03

1+ y ago29:03

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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…

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Record Store Recon: Vinyl Daze 30:39

1+ y ago30:39

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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

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Lynyrd Skynyrd album cover art by Ioannis 39:12

1+ y ago39:12

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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

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Author Amy Fleisher Madden on the Emo genre 27:46

1+ y ago27:46

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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 …

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In Memoriam: Matt Vinci, bassist of Liege Lord 43:20

1+ y ago43:20

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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…

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Record Store Recon: Record Farm 27:19

2y ago27:19

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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…

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Rival Sons' guitarist Scott Holiday 37:46

2y ago37:46

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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…

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DCommunity on the future of memorabilia auctions via Web3 1:03:39

2y ago1:03:39

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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…

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The interesting influence of child ballads on rock music 38:32

2y ago38:32

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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…

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Singer-songwriter Kelly Deco 27:21

2y ago27:21

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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…

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Album art collection of Denny Somach 34:24

2y ago34:24

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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 …

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Record Store Recon edition visits Loud Pizza in Chicago, IL 35:24

2y ago35:24

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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…

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Joe Matera 31:22

2y ago31:22

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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 …

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An overview of Record Store Day 2023 32:44

2y ago32:44

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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…

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Dark Side of the Moon at 50 40:07

2y ago40:07

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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 …

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Record Store Recon: Comeback Vinyl in Georgia 22:54

2y ago22:54

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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…

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Top Deep Purple songs of the '70s with Martin Popoff 26:43

2y ago26:43

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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. …

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Record Store Recon: Corner Record Shop 25:34

2+ y ago25:34

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Record Store Recon reviews the new location of The Corner Record Shop of Grandville, Michigan — a record store known for its promotion of local musical talent. Plus, win this episode's giveaway from co-host Dr. Disc! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Goldmine Magazine

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The Rolling Stones in 1967 38:10

2+ y ago38:10

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Goldmine editor Patrick Prince and scribe Dave Thompson take a time travel dive into The Rolling Stones' 1967 — from Between the Buttons to the myth of an English Summer — on the latest episode of the Goldmine Podcast. Look for Dave Thompson's full story on the Stones' trip through 1967 in the nest issue of Goldmine Magazine (Apr-May 2023), availab…

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Jeff Beck's Top 5 songs 34:21

2+ y ago34:21

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In this episode of the Goldmine Podcast, Goldmine editor Pat Prince and longtime writer Dave Thompson pick Jeff Beck's Top 5 songs. Not an easy task. Beck always had brilliant guitar work on anything he recorded and there have been plenty of collaborations (sometimes live) worthy of pointing out. In the end, there were the obvious choices and a few…

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Record Store Recon - Sullivan's Records 24:57

2+ y ago24:57

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The Record Store Recon edition of the Goldmine Podcast takes a look at the record store Sullivan's in West Virginia — with anonymous roving reporter Dr.Disc's Top 10 vinyl records of 2022 and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Goldmine Magazine

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Allman Brothers Band legacy 40:05

2+ y ago40:05

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Director of Archives at The Allman Brothers Band Museum at The Big House, John Lynskey, is a guest on the Goldmine Podcast, to talk about the importance of maintaining the band's great legacy with solid music releases every year, both live performances and studio work from the archives. The latest release, for example, being Syria Mosque. A longtim…

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Rock Memorabilia Auction — From KISS to Carly Simon 20:33

2+ y ago20:33

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Backstage Auctions presents the "Rock Pop & Metal Auction 2022" with rare music memorabilia such as the earliest KISS promotional photo, personally signed by all four members and a music collection of Carly Simon's brother that holds some true rarities. Listen to the podcast episode and get the rundown as this auction runs through November 6, 2022.…