The Record Spinner Podcast
The Record Spinner Podcast is a black music commentary that takes listeners on a trip through the vinyl collection of a young jazz/black music enthusiast. Each episode explores the wide world of music from the lens of a black liberationist. Leon fuses his love for black music with his love of black people to create a personalized storytelling experience that is uniquely his own while attempting to encourage others to start their own journey. Email questions, suggestions, and comments to therecordspinnerpodcast@gmail.com
Episodes
Sunday Nov 09, 2025
Sunday Nov 09, 2025
TRS has been covering the wide world of black music in recent episodes, but in episode 91, the TRS Crew returns with a discussion about all that Jazz. Ryan and Leon discuss a wide range of topics. Leon gets a shocker of a lesson in turntable maintenance and tries (and fails) to hide his overexcitement as Ryan informs him that it may be time for some new equipment. Press play and listen to the best podcast about all things black, vinyl, and music.
PS - All/Any samples used in this episode are for EDUCATIONAL purposes only. TRS and any parties affiliated collect no fees or monies for any recordings. -Management.
Wednesday Oct 15, 2025
TRS Episode 90: "The Quiet Storm" with Author Amani Roberts
Wednesday Oct 15, 2025
Wednesday Oct 15, 2025
Episode 90, Leon sits down with professor, DJ, and renown author, Amani Roberts to talk about the music business and the decline of RnB groups in the Rhythm and Blues genre in an incredible conversation that is likely to aid listeners of all types. Hit play and don't forget to check out Amani Roberts books, The Quiet Storm and DJs Mean Business.
Also, follow Amani Roberts on social media.
All songs played during this episode are used ONLY for educational purposes.
Peace.
Tuesday Oct 07, 2025
Tuesday Oct 07, 2025
Episode 89, Leon sits down with Seth Neblett, author of "Mothership Connected: The Women of Parliament Funkadelic," to discuss his process, background, and experiences with the groundbreaking group responsible for the funkiest of the funk. Neblett also details his purpose in creating this project and gives Record Spinners some insights into how the project came into being. Press play and check it out!
Help support Neblett's book tour, honoring the legacy of the women of P-Funk, by donating to his GoFundMe.
Purchase Seth Neblett's Mothership Connected: The Women of Parliament Funkadelic
Follow Mothership Connected: The Women of Parliament Funkadelic on Instagram
Monday Aug 11, 2025
TRS Episode 88: For My DC Peeps
Monday Aug 11, 2025
Monday Aug 11, 2025
Update Episode. Hit play!
Be sure to check out the Mezzanine Record Fair at the Line Hotel DC on Sunday, August 17th 2025 starting at 6:00pm EST.
Line Hotel DC address: 1770 Euclid St NW, Washington, DC 20009
Monday Jul 14, 2025
TRS Episode 87: Exploring the Aesthetic featuring Tara
Monday Jul 14, 2025
Monday Jul 14, 2025
Episode 87 of the Record Spinner Podcast, Leon and Tara discuss aesthetics, the story that our records tell about us, and how we use ChatGPT to answer life's most interesting questions and frameworks. Press play!
All samples used in this episode are for educational purposes ONLY.
Contact therecordspinnerpodcast@gmail.com
SM (IG):
@taras_turntable
@therecordspinnerpodcast
Monday Jun 30, 2025
TRS Episode 86: "Ryan, the Record Dealer"
Monday Jun 30, 2025
Monday Jun 30, 2025
Episode 86, Ryan and Leon get into some heavy banter around life, death, wills, and forum etiquette (and of course music and vinyl, too). Record Spinners hit play!
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Leon - @rebirthofthecool
Ryan - @Ryanclarintones
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Sunday Jun 01, 2025
Sunday Jun 01, 2025
We promise that we discuss more than Enrique's knowledge and love for Salsa...Episode 85 of the Record Spinner Podcast, Leon sits down with Enrique Fernandez Roberts, DJ, curator, Comic & Record collector, historian, and all-around music lover to discuss influences, beginnings with vinyl and so much more. Check out Enrique's Soundcloud playlist. **Also note that due to technical difficulties, the mix played in place of Enrique's live mix (towards the end of the show) is from his Salsa mix on his SoundCloud.**
Reach out to Enrique via Instagram
Email therecordspinnerpodcast@gmail.com with questions and comments.
Sunday Apr 27, 2025
TRS Episode 84: "We Don't Hate Record Store Day..."
Sunday Apr 27, 2025
Sunday Apr 27, 2025
Episode 84 of the best podcast about all things black, vinyl, music focuses on Record Store Day and Hosts Leon & Ryan as they discuss their personal history with the holiday and what they appreciate most about what its come to be about in our community. They also discuss trending film topics (*cough cough* Sinners), vinyl soundtrack collectors, and easter eggs. Hit play and enjoy the discussion. As always feel free to share your thoughts, questions and ideas on the topics covered or anything related to TRS.
Notice: All songs played during this episode are solely for educational purposes. No monies are collected by any individuals representing the TRS platform.

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The Record Spinner Podcast is a black music commentary that takes listeners on a trip through the vinyl collection of a young jazz/black music enthusiast. Each episode explores the wide world of music from the lens of a black liberationist. Leon fuses his love for black music with his love of black people to create a personalized storytelling experience that is uniquely his own while attempting to encourage others to start their own journey. Email questions, suggestions, and comments to therecordspinnerpodcast@gmail.com




