Jim's daughter, Katie joins the Two Guys as a special guest for this week's episode! She brings forth a theory about how certain big-box stores work with music producers on creating exclusive album versions. While not as juicy a conspiracy theory as "Elvis is alive" or "Paul is dead", it is something that has a tremendous effect on numerous young vinyl collectors and Indie record stores alike. Katie also joins Jim & Steve in showing of their most recent pickups. This episode also covers week number two of the Two Guys March Vinyl Madness Tournament! It's down to the eight albums that represent each of the decades vying for the Best Decade of Music"! Make sure you get your vote in for the Final Four! (voting link below!) VOTE HERE FOR OUR MARCH VINYL MADNESS TOURNEY!

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March Vinyl Madness returns on this week's episode of Two Guys! Steve & Jim have a brand new tournament and bracket - and we need your votes to help determine the BEST DECADE for music! We've chosen albums to represent the 50s through the 2020s! This week is the qualifier round - where you get to pick the album that'll go forth as the one to spin from each 10 year span. We'll compile the votes and until the eight albums that move forward for each decade! (voting link below!) The guys also cover their most recent pickups.
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The Two Guys are LIVE this week! Well, kind of... Steve and Jim are diving into some of their favorite Live Albums on Vinyl! They also discuss what makes a Live release EPIC and cover some variations on the theme. Jim also shares some RSD News involving the late addition of a Taylor Swift release - and they both cover their latest pickups!

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This week on Two Guys Talking About Records, Steve and Jim attempt to evolve... Well, not really. They're still talking about records. But they do discuss how some great artists and bands have changed their tune over the years. Sometimes it's a temporary change, and sometimes they completely flip genres. The guys also cover their most recent pickups.

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On this week's episode, the Two Guys dive deep into the elusive art of "traveling music": those perfect tunes that turn a boring highway slog into an adventure or calm your nerves at 30,000 feet. Hit play, and join us as we soundtrack the journey—because whether you're burning rubber or boarding a plane, the right music can make all the difference... or send you straight into the ditch. Safe travels, and crank it responsibly. Steve & Jim also pass along some Van Halen album news and cover their most recent pickups.

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This week, Steve & Jim welcome a true '80s authority: Steve Spears, creator and host of the long-running, award-winning Stuck in the '80s podcast (celebrating 20+ years and over 600 episodes!).We dive deep into the magic of the decade that gave us MTV, new wave, big hair, and unforgettable pop culture. Steve shares highlights from his incredible guest list—interviews with Rock and Roll Hall of Famers, leading artists, and pop icons who defined the era. We geek out over the music that still soundtracks our lives, from synth-heavy anthems to classic rock staples, while touching on the broader vibes of '80s movies, fashion, and memories. A big focus is Steve's exciting upcoming book, Stuck in the '80s: 20 Years of Conversations with Pop Culture Icons Who Defined a Decade (hitting shelves in March!). It's part memoir, part pop-culture history, packed with behind-the-mic stories from two decades of chats that capture why the '80s refuse to fade away. The trio also cover their most recent additions to their collections.

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The Record Store Day 2026 List dropped earlier this week and took most everyone by surprise! On this weeks episode, Steve and Jim take a deep dive into the huge number of releases - RSD Exclusives, RSD Firsts and Regional Runs - and highlight their picks and predictions! They also cover the most recent additions to their collections.

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On this week's episode of Two Guys, Steve and Jim go head-to-head on which is superior... US Punk Rock - or British Punk? (spoiler: they're still friends). The discussion touches on the history of Punk in general, but moves into each of their favorites - while showing off some albums! They also discuss a strange hype-sticker anomaly from Rhino and cover their most recent pickups. Jim even unseals an older RSD album for a chance at a super-rare Dead Milkmen pressing! What is inside?!?

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