The Record Spinner Podcast

TRS Episode 25: More Questions

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.

TRS Episode 24: A Conversation with RubyGld Smoke

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.

TRS Episode 23: My Name Is My Name...

The Record Spinner Podcast Episode 23, “My Name is My Name,” Noel discusses some cool updates on the Digging for Weldon Documentary, a guest host spot, and some outstanding records that have made it through US customs clearance. Finally, he talks about his alias and why he must cover his legal identity in the day and age of “black radical extremism” and misunderstanding of black pride and black liberation. Feel free to share your thoughts with us at therecordspinnerpodcast@gmail.com and follow us @rebirthofthecool on Twitter and Instagram.

TRS Episode 22: An Honorable Trend

In episode 22, Noel goes at audiophiles and turntable elitists who discourage new collectors by saying that record players and inexpensive turntables ruin records and fail to deliver decent sound quality. He also gives some general updates, a brief recap of his review of HR Records, and of course, offers listeners a long-awaited vinyl recommendation.
Noel then discusses a trend of reissues that he believes has some good and bad consequences for collectors and black music fans. Lastly, Noel highlights how to spot an original release versus a reissue in the getting technical segment. Tell us what you think about anything we touched on and as always, feel free to email at therecordspinnerpodcast@gmail.com.

TRS Episode 21: Black History Surprise

Episode 21 Noel discovers a hidden gem inside the DC vinyl community, just in time for Black History Month, too. He also gives some thoughts on BHM and its tie into what the Record Spinner Podcast is all about. Lastly, he discusses the idea of a new segment, “Getting Technical,” where instead of talking about the technical side of vinyl for an entire episode, he’ll speak on one or two things each episode moving forward. Please let us know what questions you have around the techy side of vinyl by emailing at therecordspinnerpodcast@gmail.com or DM us at rebirthofthecool on IG and twitter. Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share this with your music people!
Happy Black History Month, folks!

TRS Episode 20 part 2: A Conversation with G, the Rebel

Part 2 of Episode 20, Noel and G, the Rebel switch topics and get on to more lighthearted matters like favorite music genres, mental health, and tips on how to stay fit during this pandemic. The Record Spinner Podcast will return on Sunday with more talk about records, black music, and other rants. In the meantime, holla at your boy at therecordspinnerpodcast@gmail.com or on IG and Twitter @rebirthofthecoolBig thanks to G, the Rebel for stopping through!

TRS Episode 20:A Conversation with G, the Rebel

In episode 20, we get political with the homie, G, the Rebel of the Millennial Logic podcast. This interview is part 1 of a two-part series exploring some of the recent happenings in American politics and how it affects black folk. Thanks to G for stopping by. Please let us know what you think about our discussion. As always, feedback is STRONGLY encouraged, and submit any questions, topics, compliments, and complaints to therecordspinnerpodcast@gmail.com and don’t forget to visit the website and SIGN UP for the forum on therecordspinner.com

TRS Episode 19: Deep Listening to Blvck Jazz Music

In episode 19, Noel celebrates some download achievements (thanks to all the listeners!) and gives some general updates for the show and his record collection. He also gives a brief film review. Noel then goes on to recommend five dope records to use for "Deep Listening." According to the LA Times writer, Randall Roberts is “The late experimental composer and teacher Pauline Oliveros coined the phrase “deep listening” for just this practice. Defining it as a kind of “radical attentiveness,” she wrote, “I differentiate to hear and to listen. To hear is the physical means that enables perception. To listen is to give attention to what is perceived both acoustically and psychologically.”” 
As always, feel free to email us your thoughts on “deep listening” and any other topic you wish to discuss with Noel at therecordspinnerpodcast@gmail.com. Find Noel on IG and Twitter at Rebirthofthecool, and feel free to chop it up there. Thanks for listening, don’t forget to share, rate, and subscribe if you can.
Recommended Albums for "Deep Listening"
Ahmad Jamal Trio – The Awakening (1970, Impulse Records)
Mingus Plays Piano – Charles Mingus (1964, Impulse)
Dorothy Ashby – Afro Harping (1968, Cadet) 
A Love Supreme – John Coltrane (1965, Impulse)
Billy Parkers Fourth World – Freedom of Speech (1975, Strata East)