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 May 09, 2021
TRS Episode 31: Exploring the Legacy of Composer, Cal Massey
Sunday May 09, 2021
Sunday May 09, 2021
Happy Mother’s Day! New episode of the Record Spinner Podcast discussing the legendary composer, trumpeter, and activist Calvin Massey. Press play! As always, follow Noel on IG and Twitter at Rebirthofthecool and follow the podcast on Facebook, The Record Spinner Podcast. Please email us at therecordspinnerpodcast@gmail.comArticle referenced: http://3dmusicfilms.com/csc/storycm.html
Sunday May 02, 2021
TRS Episode 30: Meeting with an Audiophile
Sunday May 02, 2021
Sunday May 02, 2021
Over the past few seasons, Noel has taken shots at the audiophile fan for their obsessions with the ultimate sound that may turn off new physical music collectors and fans. In episode 30, he sits down with Ryan Clarin of Analogplanet.com to see what the audiophile world is all about. Framed to be a debate, it turns into a great discussion between two sects of the vinyl world. Press play and enjoy. Feel free to weigh in and give us your thoughts by emailing therecordspinnerpodcast@gmail.com, and don’t forget to visit https://www.analogplanet.com/
The Record Spinner Podcast airs every Sunday afternoon. Please remember to check us out at https://www.therecordspinner.com/
Tuesday Apr 27, 2021
TRS Episode 29: Flippers
Tuesday Apr 27, 2021
Tuesday Apr 27, 2021
New Episode... late but better than never! In this ep Noel gives some general updates and discusses the heated topic of flippers. Email Noel at therecordspinnerpodcast@gmail.com or follow/dm at rebirthofthecool
Don't forget the Record Spinner Podcast airs every Sunday, at some point...
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Sunday Apr 18, 2021
TRS Episode 28: And We Back...
Sunday Apr 18, 2021
Sunday Apr 18, 2021
All moved in and settled-ish, Noel returns to the Record Spinner Podcast with many updates and an awesome new surprise for the first episode of season three. He then focuses his attention on audiophiles (again... ugh) while discussing the pros and cons of his latest surprise. Tune in every Sunday (at some time) for new episodes of the Record Spinner Podcast.
Thanks for all the questions and notes; keep 'em coming by emailing us at therecordspinnerpodcast@gmail.com. Also, we went back to social media with the @Rebirthofthecool on IG and Twitter (long story, watch the whole episode to hear all about it).
Sunday Mar 21, 2021
TRS Episode 27: Vinyl Talk with Charvis from HR Records
Sunday Mar 21, 2021
Sunday Mar 21, 2021
In the final episode of season 2, Noel chops it up with Charvis Campbell, owner of the DC record shop, HR Records on his shop, the vinyl community in the nation's capital, and music's importance in black life in general. A big THANK YOU to Charvis for stopping by the show and sharing his thoughts around everything music. Check out the HR Records at 702 Kennedy St NW, Washington, DC 20011 or on Discogs.
The Record Spinner Podcast will return in a few weeks, but in the meantime, go back and listen to older episodes and SEND US QUESTIONS and feedback at therecordspinnerpodcast@gmail.com.
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Lots more fantastic stuff is coming around the corner, so don't go anywhere! Season 3 is going to be a PARTY... with records and black folk, of course.
Sunday Mar 14, 2021
TRS Episode 26: Freedom Jazz
Sunday Mar 14, 2021
Sunday Mar 14, 2021
Episode 26, Noel tells of his journey into understanding and appreciating Free (or avant garde) Jazz and how a wise neighbor helped him get into the subgenre. He also gives his "vinyl getting technical fact of the week" brought to you by the Vinyl Eyez YouTube channel. As always give us your questions and feedback by emailing therecordspinnerpodcast@gmail.com or following us @rebirthofthecool on IG and twitter.
Lastly, what artist introduced you to an entire new genre or subgenre?
Sunday Mar 07, 2021
TRS Episode 25: More Questions
Sunday Mar 07, 2021
Sunday Mar 07, 2021
Episode 25 we get into more listener questions, vinyl recommendations, and an interesting vinyl technical fact of the week. Join us every Sunday (at some point) and get your weekly dose of all things black, vinyl, [DC] and music. Email Noel at therecordspinnerpodcast@gmail.com and follow him at Rebirthofthecool on IG and twitter.
Sunday Feb 28, 2021
TRS Episode 24: A Conversation with RubyGld Smoke
Sunday Feb 28, 2021
Sunday Feb 28, 2021
Episode 24 Noel sits down with pop/soul music duo, RudyGld Smoke. The Chicago based, married duo stopped by the Record Spinner Podcast to discuss everything music and relationship with Noel. Thanks to Dani Jo and TL Williams for the awesome conversation. You both are welcomed back anytime. Check out their upcoming virtual show (today, February 28 at 8:00pm) and all things RubyGld on their website. As usual, email Noel at therecordspinnerpodcast@gmail.com.
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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