Records Revisited

Anthony Simpkins of "Gems on VHS" joined us to talk about an artist that I knew in name only. Anyone here know Adam Carroll? It was a nice discovery. Plenty of other discussion including Ol' Milwaukee's Best, the gulf coast, Blondie and Dagwood, sno-cones, discovering music that doesn't hit the mainstream, and more.Check out Anthony and Gems On VHS at: https://gemsonvhs.com/ Check out Adam Carroll at: https://www.adamcarroll.com/Check out other episodes at RecordsRevisitedPodcast.com or one all your favorite podcast providers like Apple Podcasts, Castbox, iHeartMedia, and Spotify. Additional content is found at: Facebook.com/recordsrevisitedpodcast or twitter @podcastrecords or IG at instagram.com/recordsrevisitedpodcast/ or join our Patreon at patreon.com/RecordsRevisitedPodcast

"Howlin' Wind" from Graham Parker and the Rumour celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2026. And so does "Heat Treatment!" What better way to celebrate the anniversaries than to have Graham himself to discuss the album. Plenty of other discussion including the Winter Olympics, prog rock, not knowing how to market Graham (especially in America), blues bands, Bruce & Bob comparisons, and Graham's 5 favorite albums (du jour) including some Otis and Velvet Underground. Big shoutout to Jay Nachman, author of "Graham Parker's Howlin' Wind" for setting this up for us. Go check out his book!Check out Graham Parker at: https://www.grahamparker.net/Home.htmlCheck out Jay's book about Graham Parker at: https://grahamparkershowlinwind.net/Check out other episodes at RecordsRevisitedPodcast.com or one all your favorite podcast providers like Apple Podcasts, Castbox, iHeartMedia, and Spotify. Additional content is found at: Facebook.com/recordsrevisitedpodcast or twitter @podcastrecords or IG at instagram.com/recordsrevisitedpodcast/ or join our Patreon at patreon.com/RecordsRevisitedPodcast

Central Florida legend (and now Colorado legend) Cat Ridgeway joined us to talk about the 2001 classic (yes, it is a classic) "Toxicity" from System of a Down. Plenty of other discussion including mental health and the check engine light, banjos, watching MTV at breakfast time, The Grammys, horses can't fly jet planes, prison systems, and more.Check out Cat at: https://www.catridgeway.com/ Check out System of a Down at: https://www.systemofadown.com/ Check out other episodes at RecordsRevisitedPodcast.com or one all your favorite podcast providers like Apple Podcasts, Castbox, iHeartMedia, and Spotify. Additional content is found at: Facebook.com/recordsrevisitedpodcast or twitter @podcastrecords or IG at instagram.com/recordsrevisitedpodcast/ or join our Patreon at patreon.com/RecordsRevisitedPodcast

If you listened to our "Most Listened to Songs of 2025" episode, you know that Jobi made both my list and Wayne's list for her song "Wildfire Season."So, of course we had to invite her on the show!This was so much fun. We talk about her touring with Iron & Wine, her new album (out in May 2026), and plenty of other discussion about The Cure, The Smiths, making music in your basement, Grandpaboy, the Replacements, having a signed copy of "Stereo" in my collection, and more. Y'all are gonna enjoy this one.Check out Jobi here: https://www.jobiriccio.com/Check out other episodes at RecordsRevisitedPodcast.com, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, iHeartMedia, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Additional content is found at: Facebook.com/recordsrevisitedpodcast or twitter @podcastrecords or IG at instagram.com/recordsrevisitedpodcast/ or join our Patreon at patreon.com/RecordsRevisitedPodcast

The guys are joined once again by Brian Dunne, this time to talk about “Storm Front” from Billy Joel. Plenty of other discussion including the cold war, Fantastic Cat, ordering fancy food (like “Clams Casino”), the first album owned on CD, the other song besides “Piano Man” that Billy will be remembered for, and more.Check out Brian at: briandunnemusic.net/Fair warning: Brian was in a pub when we recorded this episode. I did my best to edit out as much background noise as I could. Check out other episodes at RecordsRevisitedPodcast.com or one all your favorite podcast providers like Apple Podcasts, Castbox, iHeartMedia, and Spotify. Additional content is found at: Facebook.com/recordsrevisitedpodcast or twitter @podcastrecords or IG at instagram.com/recordsrevisitedpodcast/ or join our Patreon at patreon.com/RecordsRevisitedPodcast

Jon Lamoreaux of the Hustle Podcast rejoins us to dissect “Station to Station” from Mr. David Bowie. Patreon Revisitor Eric Wester also joins. Happy 50th Album Release Anniversary to “Station to Station!” Plenty of other discussion including Wilco, Counting Crows “Long December,” Home Depot, the TV will eat your girlfriend, cocaine induced recording, Frank Sinatra and Nina Simone, and…wait…Ben and Jon agree on a top song?Check out The Hustle here:https://thehustle.podbean.com/Check out other episodes at RecordsRevisitedPodcast.com, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, iHeartMedia, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Additional content is found at: Facebook.com/recordsrevisitedpodcast or twitter @podcastrecords or IG at instagram.com/recordsrevisitedpodcast/ or join our Patreon at patreon.com/RecordsRevisitedPodcast

Aaron Tap and Paula Kelley joined Wayne and Ben for another episode....only to have to rejoin Ben to record the episode again. Find out why Wayne IS NOT on this episode. Paula's discusses her new album "Blinking as the Starlight Burns Out" and then we dive into "Dusty in Memphis" from the legendary Dusty Springfield. Plenty of other discussion including Goffin & King, Randy Newman, second guessing yourself, smoldering, UB40 and Chrissie Hynde, the Carpenters, and much more. Check out Paula Kelley at: https://paulakelley.bandcamp.com/album/blinking-as-the-starlight-burns-out/ Check out other episodes at RecordsRevisitedPodcast.com, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, iHeartMedia, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Additional content is found at: Facebook.com/recordsrevisitedpodcast or twitter @podcastrecords or IG at instagram.com/recordsrevisitedpodcast/ or join our Patreon at patreon.com/RecordsRevisitedPodcast

We were joined by Kashena Sampson to discuss her newest album "Ghost of Me" and then we dive into "Mutations" from Beck (released in 1998). Plenty of other discussion like "this was his 6th album?," God stuff, breakups, alternative music in 1998 (we think the Grammy voters got it right), T.S. Eliot, The Beatles, viagra, rotten eggs and saloon piano. Check out Kashena Sampson at: https://www.kashenasampsonmusic.com/ Check out other episodes at RecordsRevisitedPodcast.com, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, iHeartMedia, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Additional content is found at: Facebook.com/recordsrevisitedpodcast or twitter @podcastrecords or IG at instagram.com/recordsrevisitedpodcast/ or join our Patreon at patreon.com/RecordsRevisitedPodcast

Matt Nathanson returns!Matt returns and we talk about U2 AGAIN!?! Heck Yeah! And, yes, we've already done an episode about "The Unforgettable Fire" but when Matt Nathanson says he wants to do an episode about the album, you let him.Plenty of other discussion including the Tampa Pig Jig and Megan Moroney, Live Aid, GNR, R.E.M.'s "Green," The Black Crowes, listening to the same song over and over, Def Leppard, MLK, the influence of Eno and Lanois, and much more. Check out Matt Nathanson at: https://mattnathanson.com/Check out other episodes at RecordsRevisitedPodcast.com, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, iHeartMedia, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Additional content is found at: Facebook.com/recordsrevisitedpodcast or twitter @podcastrecords or IG at instagram.com/recordsrevisitedpodcast/ or join our Patreon at patreon.com/RecordsRevisitedPodcast

Jon Lamoreaux (yeah, that guy from The Hustle Podcast) joins us again to discuss the Missing Persons classic "Spring Session M." Plenty of other discussion including Grace Jones and other Jones, Fast and the Furious, the other members of Missing Persons not named Bozzio that you know but didn't know you knew, Prince, only a nobody walks in L.A., repeated lyrics, Rush, B-52's, and "you added this to the album INSTEAD of 'Mental Hopscotch?'"Check out The Hustle at: https://thehustle.podbean.com/Check out other episodes at RecordsRevisitedPodcast.com, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, iHeartMedia, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Additional content is found at: Facebook.com/recordsrevisitedpodcast or twitter @podcastrecords or IG at instagram.com/recordsrevisitedpodcast/ or join our Patreon at patreon.com/RecordsRevisitedPodcast

Longest episode ever at 3 hours, 9 minutes? I think it is.Some Isbell talk, some Childers talk, Brandi and Mandy, fantasy football, "The Odd Couple," acapella songs, Jason Molina, being "Domesticated AF" and taking breaks and recharging. Some discussion about the future of the podcast. You OK if we keep doing this for a little longer?Check out Jason and the Marinade at: The Marinade with Jason EarleCheck out Jordan at: https://jordanfoleymusic.com/homeCheck out Jordan and Jason's podcast "Life's Greatest Hits" at: https://jordanfoleymusic.com/podcast Check out other episodes at RecordsRevisitedPodcast.com, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, iHeartMedia, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Additional content is found at: Facebook.com/recordsrevisitedpodcast or twitter @podcastrecords or IG at instagram.com/recordsrevisitedpodcast/ or join our Patreon at patreon.com/RecordsRevisitedPodcast

Patreon Revisitor (and repeat guest) Derrek Carriveau joins us to discuss "Bark at the Moon" from the Prince of Darkness. When I told Wayne that Derrek picked this Ozzy record, Wayne's reaction was "Are you sure? That's his favorite Ozzy album?"Plenty of other discussion including "Taxi" and fictious countries, screwing up your finale, Poland, festivals as 50 year olds, Randy and Jake E. Lee, synth on rock albums, church bells in rock songs, and "what were they thinking" when we discuss the 2nd single off "Bark at the Moon."Check out other episodes at RecordsRevisitedPodcast.com, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, iHeartMedia, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Additional content is found at: Facebook.com/recordsrevisitedpodcast or twitter @podcastrecords or IG at instagram.com/recordsrevisitedpodcast/ or join our Patreon at patreon.com/RecordsRevisitedPodcast

Sometimes recording is fun and sometimes it’s…well, a challenge. The guys from Sons of Sevilla recorded this with us while on the road in their RV and halfway through the recording, their wifi connection farted out. We finished the episode without them. But that wasn’t before we were able to talk about chill rock, who’s the little fighter, Terry Reid, Paul McCartney, the not so famous (but you know them) bass players on this album, Skynrd, short and to the point songs, and Clapton. Check out Sons of Sevilla at: https://sonsofsevilla.bandcamp.com/ Check out other episodes at RecordsRevisitedPodcast.com, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, iHeartMedia, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Additional content is found at: Facebook.com/recordsrevisitedpodcast or twitter @podcastrecords or IG at instagram.com/recordsrevisitedpodcast/ or join our Patreon at patreon.com/RecordsRevisitedPodcast

You knew it was only a matter of time before we actually did an episode ABOUT a Matt Nathanson album, right? Repeat Revisitor Troy Millette joins us to discuss "Some Mad Hope" from Matt.Plenty of other discussion including Troy's podcast (Load-In Through the Back), does Jason Bateman really need to have a podcast, Guster, borrowing the referral questions, Steve Poltz, Speech, peak avocado season, Poison, a 4 Claw album, the song that launched Matt (and the song I don't need to hear again), songs not played in Matt's setlist (but should be included because they're killer songs), what should be the album closer, and find out which song made Wayne change his scores to get a song in the Top 5.Check out Matt at mattnathanson.com/Check out Troy Millette at: https://troymillettemusic.com/Check out other episodes at RecordsRevisitedPodcast.com or one all your favorite podcast providers like Apple Podcasts, Castbox, iHeartMedia, and Spotify. Additional content is found at: Facebook.com/recordsrevisitedpodcast or twitter @podcastrecords or IG at instagram.com/recordsrevisitedpodcast/ or join our Patreon at patreon.com/RecordsRevisitedPodcast

Pete Droge returns to discuss his excellent new record "Fade Away Blue" and then we discuss "Necktime Second" in depth. Plenty of other discussion including KINK and The Mountain, adoption, 90's CD Bloat (72 minutes!), Brendan O'Brien, Dylan's "Oh Mercy," Rockpile, the Seattle scene in the 90s and not necessarily fitting into the scene, changing the lyrics to your most known song, Rick Rubin, Elaine's apartment, Billy Joel, "what about harmonica?" and Pete tells us what is his 1 on "Necktie Second."Find Pete Droge at: https://www.petedroge.com/Check out other episodes at RecordsRevisitedPodcast.com or on all your favorite podcast providers like Apple Podcasts, Castbox, iHeartMedia, and Spotify. Additional content is found at: Facebook.com/recordsrevisitedpodcast or X @podcastrecords or IG at instagram.com/recordsrevisitedpodcast/ or join our Patreon at patreon.com/RecordsRevisitedPodcast

We were joined by author and podcaster James Campion to discuss his new book about Prince called "REVOLUTION: Prince, the Band, the Era" and of course we had to discuss a Prince record because of it!Plenty of other discussion including Warren Zevon (James wrote a book about him as well) and how Jorge Calderon is a saint, the "Underwater Sunshine" podcast, "New Girl," Warner Bros. giving Prince the keys to producing his own records, blue eyed soul, androgyny, Devo, signing up for the draft, Morris Day, and how we all think that Prince was actually kinda punk rock. Enjoy!Check out James Campion at: https://www.jamescampion.com/ Check out Prince at: https://prince.com/Check out other episodes at RecordsRevisitedPodcast.com or one all your favorite podcast providers like Apple Podcasts, Castbox, iHeartMedia, and Spotify. Additional content is found at: Facebook.com/recordsrevisitedpodcast or twitter @podcastrecords or IG at instagram.com/recordsrevisitedpodcast/ or join our Patreon at patreon.com/RecordsRevisitedPodcast

Gaps in our schedule means...we do what we want. Instead of our usual format, I just wanted to hang out with some of my besties talking about some of our recent concerts. We were joined by Michael Citro (Michael's Record Collection), Jeff Frame (Jeff Makes Jokes) and Dave Montgomery (little brother). We talk about Wayne's First Wilco, trying to sell people on seeing bands live with us (and the anxiety that follows that), Rilo Kiley (while batting a bout of Chrohn's), Iron & Wine, Metallica (and unfortunately that leads to talk about Limp Bizkit), Hozier, and more.And congrats to little brother for welcoming baby #2 the day after we recorded this.No sound clips. Zero notes. Minimal editing. Just free flow discussion. Enjoy.Check out Jeff Frame on Twitter @jeffmakesjokesCheck out Michael’s podcast at: https://michaelsrecordcollection.podbean.com/ Check out other episodes at RecordsRevisitedPodcast.com or one all your favorite podcast providers like Apple Podcasts, Castbox, iHeartMedia, and Spotify. Additional content is found at: Facebook.com/recordsrevisitedpodcast or twitter @podcastrecords or IG at instagram.com/recordsrevisitedpodcast/ or join our Patreon at patreon.com/RecordsRevisitedPodcast