#699.9 - Nate from the Vinyl Guide!

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Nate Goyer reveals an Iggy Pop Lust for Life test press he found doodled on in an Austin crate.

The episode begins with hosts John Gentile and Sammy B. introducing themselves and guest Nate Goyer, host of the Vinyl Guide podcast. Nate shows an Iggy Pop Lust for Life test press he found in Austin. He discusses his early record collection, influenced by his siblings. Nate explains his interview approach, emphasizing empathy for difficult subjects like Buzz Osborne and Jay Mascis. He talks about upcoming plans for the Vinyl Guide's 500th episode, hinting at special guests. The hosts debate Henry Rollins' character, with John criticizing Rollins for comments about Flag. Nate shares his perspective on Rollins, giving him the benefit of the doubt. The conversation shifts to the Melvins, with Nate analyzing their longevity through constant evolution and experimentation. Nate predicts the vinyl boom will not last forever, comparing it to aging-out toy collectors. The hosts discuss Steve Albini's estate selling his record collection, debating the ethics and appeal. They analyze the new Black Flag lineup with young members, expressing concern for their well-being. Nate and the hosts share personal stories about Greg Ginn and Steve Albini. The episode touches on other music news, including Surfboard's new song, Side One Dummy signing a band, and Josh Freese being fired from Foo Fighters. Throughout, Nate provides insights from his decade of podcasting and vinyl collecting.

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A loose Punknews conversation turns record collecting into a thoughtful debate about rarity, memory, and the price of punk history.

Punknews Podcast's talk with Nate from Vinyl Guide starts with a vinyl-collecting question and opens into something more tangled: private records, premium prices, and who should benefit when personal history gets sold.

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