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
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
Friday May 15, 2026
TRS Episode 95: One for the Books (Full Cast Episode)
Friday May 15, 2026
Friday May 15, 2026
The complete cast of The Record Spinner Podcast joins forces to discuss updates in the record community and an incredible topic that has been explored in previous TRS episodes, but NEVER like this. Press play and listen to the best podcast about black, vinyl, music.
Reminder: any and all sampled material featured on this episode is strictly for educational purposes. TRS and any party(s) affiliated collect no money for any of the material on the show.
Saturday May 09, 2026
TRS Episode 94: Talking Shakur
Saturday May 09, 2026
Saturday May 09, 2026
In Episode 94, Leon sits down with rapper, activist and author Maurice "Mopreme" Shakur to discuss his autobiographical release, "This Thugs Life." Press play and check out more from Mopreme:
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Sunday Feb 08, 2026
TRS Episode 92: Writing on the Wall
Sunday Feb 08, 2026
Sunday Feb 08, 2026
Happy New Year TRS family! Episode 92, Leon provides some societal insights mixed in with some updates, a schedule roll out and, of course, a lot of giving thanks and reflection. Hit play and stay safe TRS fam.
All sampled material is for educational purposes only. TRS does not collect any monies for the show or any material featured on the program.
Peace.
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
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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.
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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




