My Weird Record Collection
Media & Entertainment Podcasts
Hello; Sean here. Ever wonder what’s on those strange records you see in the wild, the ones that even used record stores don’t know how to categorize? Well, I do! I buy them, listen to them, and share with you exactly what you’re missing! I discuss one (or maybe more!) of these oddities each month, plus give you some thoughts and tips on record collecting.
Location:
United States
Description:
Hello; Sean here. Ever wonder what’s on those strange records you see in the wild, the ones that even used record stores don’t know how to categorize? Well, I do! I buy them, listen to them, and share with you exactly what you’re missing! I discuss one (or maybe more!) of these oddities each month, plus give you some thoughts and tips on record collecting.
Twitter:
@myweirdrecoreds
Language:
English
Episodes
Episode 9: Sears records!
9/15/2024
Did you know that Sears produced at least two custom records? (Actually, they did at least three, but alas, only two were within reach for this episode!) And did you know that Sears had a charm school? Hear more about it with episode 9! Also, Sean gives you advice on what makes your records sound […]
Duration:01:05:23
Episode 8: Reach by Richard Simmons
8/15/2024
I was saddened to learn of the recent death of Richard Simmons. Despite having the remainder of the year’s episodes planned out, I made a last-minute change to pay tribute to the wacky master of fitness. For episode 8, let’s check out his 1982 exercise album, Reach. I mean…Richard Simmons singing? Count me in!While we’re […]
Duration:01:05:16
Episode 7: Everything You Need to Know to Operate a CB Radio
7/15/2024
Breaker breaker, this is Switchblade Coyote with Episode 7 of My Weird Record Collection. You got your ears on, good buddy? We’re gonna eyeball a record from 1976 that tells you how to get the most out of your CB radio, with that famous channel hogger Peter Thomas. Also, we take a look at perhaps […]
Duration:01:02:53
Episode 6: music and sfx for home movies
6/15/2024
Imagine this: it’s 1967. You and your husband arrive at your friends’ house for a dinner party. But before dinner, they pull out a tripod and expand a screen on it, plug in a film projector, and excitedly tell you that they can’t wait to show you highlights of their vacation to Topeka. And just […]
Duration:01:10:02
Episode 5: They’re at the Post
5/15/2024
It’s one thing to bet on a horse race that’s taking place at a track. But how about a prerecorded horse race that’s on a vinyl record — and you still don’t know who the winner will be? In episode 5 of My Weird Record Collection, Sean explains how it’s possible via a 1976 play-at-home […]
Duration:01:14:05
Bonus Episode 1: Autoharp Addendum!
5/1/2024
Sean here. I have to confess: I made some mistakes during the autoharp episode. I know, I know, a horrible injustice to autoharps. Not enough corrections and addenda for a full episode, but too many just to mention in the next episode, so here’s an interim mini-episode to hold you over until May 15. (My […]
Duration:00:11:09
Episode 4: Hear How to Plan the Perfect Dinner Party
4/15/2024
You and your significant other want to invite four friends over for a dinner party, but what do you cook? And how? Lucky for you, food writers Gaynor and Dorothy Maddox have four suggestions for you. Even luckier for you, My Weird Record Collection is providing you with some commentary on Gaynor and Dorothy’s commentary! […]
Duration:00:47:51
Episode 3: The Autoharp Episode!
3/15/2024
Don’t feel threatened by the ides of March — pick up an autoharp and play! For this month’s episode, Sean pulls out not one but two autoharp albums from his box of oddities from local record stores. Show Notes
Duration:01:16:05
Episode 2: J. J. Newberry Memorial Store Opening Ceremony
2/15/2024
Dime stores were quite common for a time, and in this episode of My Weird Record Collection, Sean takes a look at an interesting relic of those times: a ten-inch record containing the audio from a grand reopening of the original J.J. Newberry discount store in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania! Show Notes:
Duration:00:34:58
Episode 1: The Singing Johnson Family
1/15/2024
The record that started it all for Sean and his weird collection! In the first complete episode we examine this thrift store curiosity and the history behind it and learn some record maintenance tips. Show Notes
Duration:00:43:58