Happy New Year TRS family! Episode 92, Leon provides some societal insights mixed in with some updates, a schedule roll out and, of course, a lot of giving thanks and reflection. Hit play and stay safe TRS fam.

 

All sampled material is for educational purposes only. TRS does not collect any monies for the show or any material featured on the program.

 

Peace.

TRS has been covering the wide world of black music in recent episodes, but in episode 91, the TRS Crew returns with a discussion about all that Jazz. Ryan and Leon discuss a wide range of topics. Leon gets a shocker of a lesson in turntable maintenance and tries (and fails) to hide his overexcitement as Ryan informs him that it may be time for some new equipment. Press play and listen to the best podcast about all things black, vinyl, and music.

PS - All/Any samples used in this episode are for EDUCATIONAL purposes only. TRS and any parties affiliated collect no fees or monies for any recordings.  -Management.

TRS host Leon and Ryan discuss updates, recent grabs, record fairs, and reissues in the latest episode of the best podcast about black(ness), vinyl, and music. TRS is taking an extended holiday/break. We're recording but not releasing. We'll be back soon. In the meantime, enjoy the old episodes, record spinners.

Sampled tracks on this ep appear ONLY for educational purposes: Ahmad Jamal

Chet Baker

Charlie Rouse

Stanley Turrentine

Projects mentioned: Mezzanine Record Fair Location: 1770 Euclid St NW (The Line DC hotel, Mezzanine level)

Email: therecordspinnerpodcast@gmail.com

Social: @ryanclarintones

@rebirthofthecool

@therecordspinnerpodcast

Host Leon Spinner updates record spinners on some crazy cool happenings in his neighborhood. He also talks book recommendations, revolutionary lit, vinyl of the week, and much more. Hit Play and send me your book recommendations at therecordspinnerpodcast@gmail.com. 

 

Seriously, I'll make an ep out of these recommendations...

 

 

Just an update episode with the host and founder, Leon. Enjoy!

Email me those routines and recommendations: 

therecordspinnerpodcast@gmail.com

 

Long ago (April 2023, sometime), TRS sat down with Elijah Easton, one of DC's best saxophone players to talk about a little bit of everything. Sadly, the interview was nearly ruined by technology (tricknology) and was shelved for almost a year. After a little downtime, Leon worked tirelessly to recover what he could and bring it to the Record Spinners. Check it out!  Email: therecordspinnerpodcast@gmail.com with suggestions, questions, etc.

 

TRS Crew Tara and Leon get into general updates, home decor related to musical influences and vinyl, and vinyl routines and how they shift and change throughout collecting and listening to music.

This episode of the Record Spinner Podcast is dedicated to Samiyah and Lavender.

TRS crew, Leon and Ryan team up to discuss a vinyl recommendation, listening habits and routines, as well as some VMP News. Hit play and email us your listening routines with your vinyl records. We'll shout you out in upcoming episodes!  Email: therecordspinnerpodcast@gmail.com

 

Leon and Dalton discuss the past five years in Hip Hop music and their favorite artist who dropped projects within those years. that may have been underappreciated by the mass of folk. Press play and send us your top projects that were overlooked due to the crazy shit that has been the past five years in hip hop/black music.

Please keep in mind that all sampled material is FOR EDUCATIONAL purposes ONLY. This show collects no fees, ad revenue, or any other monetary gains per show.

All love,

TRS crew.

 

Email: therecordspinnerpodcast@gmail.com

 

New episode discussing the most recent break, summer events and fun, as well as a few recommendations on wax... Hit play! Email: therecordspinnerpodcast@gmail.com

Social (IG): Therecordspinnerpodcast

 

Back with a blast as the whole TRS crew sit-in to talk about estate sells, holy grails, and proud father moments (and much more) in the first of many episodes together for season 4 (four) of the best podcast about black, vinyl, music, The Record Spinner Podcast.

Email us at therecordspinnerpodcast@gmail.com

Episode 66 TRS crew sit down with Tony from Tone Deaf Records in the Portage Park neighborhood of Chicago, Il. Tony and crew chop it up on his store’s origin and the importance of music on vinyl as a community-shaping force for good, and much more. Check out Tone Deaf Records if you are in the Chicago area and check out the Discogs page.

As always leave your thoughts with us via email at therecordspinnerpodcast@gmail.com

 

Episode 90, Leon sits down with professor, DJ, and renown author, Amani Roberts to talk about the music business and the decline of RnB groups in the Rhythm and Blues genre in an incredible conversation that is likely to aid listeners of all types. Hit play and don't forget to check out Amani Roberts books, The Quiet Storm and DJs Mean Business.

Also, follow Amani Roberts on social media. 

 

All songs played during this episode are used ONLY for educational purposes.

 

Peace.

Don’t call it a come back quite yet…

TRS episode 65, Leon and Ryan discuss the price of vinyl and try to uncover who is to blame for it, positive or negative.

TRS also sends prayers and condolences to the family’s and friend’s of our music legends:

Bill Lee

Ahmad Jamal

Tina Turner

And any person(s) we may have left out…

This episode was originally recorded in  March, sometime.  Find us on IG at therecordspinnerpodcast

Episode 64 of TRS, Leon sits down with award-winning and renown Musicologist, Pianist, Composer, Educator, and Historian, Dr. Guthrie Ramsey, who is the author of the recently released book of essay's "Who Hears Here?: On Black Music, Pasts and Present" (2022)

Leon and the good Doctor chop it up about black music, vinyl, and details on Dr. Ramsey's work and focus with black music. Hit play!

Friend's of TRS:

TiedNotes

IG

Ramsey Music IG

TRS IG

Episode 63 of the Record Spinner Podcast explores the legacy of the supervillain, MF DOOM. TRS host Leon and Dalton are joined by a special guest with the same name as the host, as they discuss all things Dumile. Press play and let us know what you think about the villain's legacy.

Shoutout to:

Frolabs

HangLoose on YouTube 

Everybody we mentioned 

and

The whole world...

 

 

 

Ep 62 of TRS, Leon goes at it solo and gives some general updates (shoutout to the Williamsburg Music Center, in Brooklyn, NY), gives some thoughts on a Brooklyn based Record shop, cues a new question for listeners and future guest of TRS and also talks about an upcoming festival in DC that you should attend if you are in the area. Press play and stay tuned for more from the TRS Family!

 

NEXTFest Lineup and General Info

Ramsey Lewis Article (NYT, not WaPo)

Vinyl Recommendations:

Spring, 1969

People Get Ready, 1967

Social

TRS IG

Record Spinner's welcome back co-host, Tara as TRS crew chop it up about vinyl trends, content creation, and of course the various approaches to collecting and listening to music on vinyl. Hit play! 

S/O to Bruce Phillips and his awesome playlist. Check that out here: https://www.mixcloud.com/BrucePhillips/ 

Email: therecordspinnerpodcast@gmail.com

IG: Tarasturntable

IG: Rebirthofthecool

Record Spinners, welcome Ryan Clarin, our resident technical guy back to the podcast. Episode 60 features updates from the crew and a little perspective of the Mobile Fidelity issue that has the vinyl world buzzing.

Leon (formerly Noel) and Ryan also give vinyl recommendations and small talk about everything vinyl and black music. Press play and get updates from the TRS crew. Please email us and let us know what your thoughts are about any of our discussions. 

Mofi Interview with Mike from The In Groove Record

Peace!

 

Record Spinner's Rejoice!

We back! Longest break ever but we have lots to update you on involving the record spinner and the TRS community. Hit play and say hi (and welcome back)! Lots of awesome stuff on the way. Thank you for sticking around...

Home Rule Music Foundation:

https://www.homerulemusicandfilm.com/

 

In Episode 58, Noel talks to the creator and founder of Black Girls Love Vinyl, Alexandria Sadé, about the process and the purpose of highlighting black women record collectors. We also discuss Alexandria’s record collecting beginnings and some of her holy grails. Check out Black Girls Love Vinyl and support the movement. Press play and always feel free to email us at therecordspinnerpodcast@gmail.com

Follow the BGLV IG

 

Tara's back in episode 56 of The Record Spinner Podcast with Ryan and Noel as they wander through the tough subjects of intellectualizing jazz, over-separating black music, and much more.

Hit Play! Also feel free to chime in with your thoughts and questions by emailing the podcast at therecordspinnerpodcast@gmail.com or following Noel, Ryan, and Tara on IG.

 

Noel and Ryan talk vinyl recommendations, supporting contemporary jazz artist, and the hot button topic of legendary artists selling catalog rights and what (if anything) this means for the VC. Feel free to weigh in by emailing us at therecordspinnerpodcast@gmail.com  or ryanclarin@gmail.com and give us what you got. Also you can follow Noel and Ryan on IG. 

@Rebirthofthecool

@Ryanclarintones

Peace family!

Episode 89, Leon sits down with Seth Neblett, author of "Mothership Connected: The Women of Parliament Funkadelic," to discuss his process, background, and experiences with the groundbreaking group responsible for the funkiest of the funk. Neblett also details his purpose in creating this project and gives Record Spinners some insights into how the project came into being. Press play and check it out!

Help support Neblett's book tour, honoring the legacy of the women of P-Funk, by donating to his GoFundMe. 

Purchase Seth Neblett's Mothership Connected: The Women of Parliament Funkadelic

Follow Mothership Connected: The Women of Parliament Funkadelic on Instagram

 

TRS is back!

In Ep 54, Noel talks community, spirit and curiosity, and of course black music on vinyl with YouTuber Tara of Tara’s Turntable. We really enjoyed this episode and hope you do too. Hit play and as always let us know your thoughts by emailing therecordspinnerpodcast@gmail.com or following us at rebirthofthecool.

Follow Tara's Turntable on IG

Happy Holidays from the TRS Crew! Episode 53 (the holiday edition) explores record cleaning with Ryan C and Noel. Hit play and enjoy your time with family and friends… and records! Be safe folks and prepare yourselves for a BIG 2022 with The Record Spinner Podcast. See ya next year!

therecordspinnerpodcast@gmail.com 

ryanclarin@gmail.com 

Record Cleaning Bible According to Ryan C.

TRS Ep 52 features special guest-co-host and fellow collector Dalton as he and Noel explore new vinyl releases, favorite current artist, Hip-Hop, and the importance of knowing the real worth of your records. Hit play!

 

Black Fire Documentary Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/blackfireculture/black-fire-film/posts

 

Email: therecordspinnerpodcast@gmail.com

 

TRS Crew chop it up about a few jazz documentaries, artistic tragedies, Miles Davis, and a whole bunch of other randomness. Press play!

Email:

therecordspinnerpodcast@gmail.com

ryanclarin@gmail.com 

 

Documentaries Mentioned:

I Called Him Morgan, 2016

Birth of the Cool, 2005

What Happened Miss Simone, 2015

My Name is Albert Ayler, 2007

Mingus 1968

In episode 50, Noel shares some general updates and an interesting story from an elder around jazz standards and falling in love with black music. Press play! Don't forget to check out the Home Rule Music and Film Preservation Foundation

Support this awesome Foundation!

 

therecordspinner.com

therecordspinnerpodcast@gmail.com 

 

Peace!

 

TRS sits down with Marvill "Marv" Martin to discuss his upcoming project, "Chilled Violin: Focus" and give Record Spinners some insight into the creation process for everything from the cast of artist to the concept of the album artwork. Tap in, hit play.

 

Preorder Chilled Violin here

Follow Marvill's ig here

Check out Kontrolled Khoas' ig here

Email the show at therecordspinnerpodcast@gmail.com

 

Episode 48 TRS crew, Noel and Ryan chat about some recent pickups and much more! Check it out!  therecordspinner.com

 

Episode 47, Noel chats with DJ, record collector, artist, and fellow podcaster Bruce Phillips (S/O to Music is the Key Podcast), Noel covers musical beginnings, creative influences and much more with TRS guest. Hit play and enjoy!

Email: therecordspinnerpodcast@gmail.com

IG: Rebirthofthecool

Bruce's IG: BrucePhillips15

Episode 46 of TRS, Noel and Ryan discuss Ryan’s musical and vinyl beginnings. Don’t be afraid to share your thoughts, rate the podcast, and subscribe (if you can). Also, email TRS crew at therecorcordspinnerpodcast@gmail.com

Episode 43 Noel gets personal (again) and discusses some important updates with the show. Press play! Email – therecordspinnerpodcast@gmail.com

IG – Rebirthofthecool

www.therecordspinner.com

Update Episode. Hit play!

 

Be sure to check out the Mezzanine Record Fair at the Line Hotel DC on Sunday, August 17th 2025 starting at 6:00pm EST. 

Line Hotel DC address: 1770 Euclid St NW, Washington, DC 20009

Episode 42 TRS chops it up with Dalton (Black Liberation Music) about records, community and musical journeys. Huge shoutout to the brother for taking the time to chat. As always, feel free to email the show at therecordspinnerpodcast@gmail.com or follow us on IG and twitter at Rebirthofthecool.

 

Madlib – Flight to Brazil

Abdul Wadud – By Myself

Herbie Hancock - Headhunters

Weather Report – Heavy Weather

The Pyramids – King of Kings

(Please note that TRS does not own any rights to the music and each sample is solely for educational purposes.)

Just like your favorite 90s sitcom, Part 2 of The Record Spinner Podcast has arrived early... Does this mean there won't be a show this Sunday? Stay tuned. Press play and enjoy.

 

Contact TRS Crew: therecordspinnerpodcast@gmail.com

Ryan C, Getting Technical: ryanclarin@gmail.com

 

In part 1 of Episode 41, the TRS crew talk fundamentals of turntable setup. No matter what brand of turntable or setup you have, every record collector can maximize the life and quality of their setup with some of these helpful tips. Press play and let us know your thoughts. You can follow Noel on IG (Rebirthofthecool) and Ryan (RyanClarintones). Please email us at therecordspinnerpodcast@gmail.com.

 

Small talk with the TRS crew, Noel and Ryan, before episode 41 takes off. Press play, and don't forget to like, rate, and sub where ever you listen to podcasts (we suggest #podbeanpodcast). Catch the full episode of The Record Spinner Podcast on July 11th.

Email questions to therecordspinnerpodcast@gmail.com 

Peace!

In Episode 40 Noel talks Record Store Day 2021 in DC (#Blackfireday), meeting another jazz legend, and his thoughts around some recent releases in black music. Press play and let us know what your thoughts are by emailing us at therecordspinnerpodcast@gmail.com

Follow the Record Spinner Podcast on Facebook and IG.

 

Check out the latest, full episode of The Record Spinner Podcast where we sit down with NYC/DC Based violinist, producer, Marvill Martin aka Marvillous Beats.

Follow him on IG and Facebook

Don't forget to follow TRS Podcast on Facebook 

 

 

Listen to the pregame chat with Noel and NYC/DC Based violinist, producer, Marvill Martin aka Marvillous Beats. Be sure to check out the full episode on Sunday, June 13! 

Part 2 of TRS with Ryan Clarin discussing reissue outfits in the vinyl arena, audiophile-ism, and everything else. Feel free to tell us your thoughts and email therecordspinnerpodcast@gmail.com or email Ryan C. directly at ryanclarin@gmail.com 

Check out the latest two-part episode of TRS as we are joined by Ryan Clarin to discuss reissue outfits in the vinyl arena. Feel free to tell us your thoughts and email therecordspinnerpodcast@gmail.com

Also follow TRS at Rebirthofthecool on IG and The Record Spinner Podcast page on Facebook.

 

Preview what's to come on episode 33 of the Record Spinner Podcast as we welcome back resident audiophile, Ryan C. of AnalogPlanet.com .Tell us what you think by emailing us at therecordspinnerpodcast@gmail.com

Full episode premieres Sunday (sometime) May, 30th where ever you listen to podcast!

Episode 87 of the Record Spinner Podcast, Leon and Tara discuss aesthetics, the story that our records tell about us, and how we use ChatGPT to answer life's most interesting questions and frameworks. Press play!

 

All samples used in this episode are for educational purposes ONLY. 

Contact therecordspinnerpodcast@gmail.com

SM (IG):

@taras_turntable

@therecordspinnerpodcast

New episode of TRS! Noel has exciting updates and a new segment of the Record Spinner podcast debuting; hit play and enjoy! Let us know your thoughts and any questions you may have by emailing therecordspinnerpodcast@gmail.com or dm/follow us at Rebirthofthecool on IG and Twitter and joining the TRS Facebook page.

 

Until next time!

Peace...

Happy Mother’s Day! New episode of the Record Spinner Podcast discussing the legendary composer, trumpeter, and activist Calvin Massey. Press play! As always, follow Noel on IG and Twitter at Rebirthofthecool and follow the podcast on Facebook, The Record Spinner Podcast. Please email us at therecordspinnerpodcast@gmail.com Article referenced: http://3dmusicfilms.com/csc/storycm.html

 

Over the past few seasons, Noel has taken shots at the audiophile fan for their obsessions with the ultimate sound that may turn off new physical music collectors and fans. In episode 30, he sits down with Ryan Clarin of Analogplanet.com to see what the audiophile world is all about. Framed to be a debate, it turns into a great discussion between two sects of the vinyl world. Press play and enjoy. Feel free to weigh in and give us your thoughts by emailing therecordspinnerpodcast@gmail.com, and don’t forget to visit https://www.analogplanet.com/

The Record Spinner Podcast airs every Sunday afternoon. Please remember to check us out at https://www.therecordspinner.com/

New Episode... late but better than never! In this ep Noel gives some general updates and discusses the heated topic of flippers. Email Noel at therecordspinnerpodcast@gmail.com or follow/dm at rebirthofthecool

Don't forget the Record Spinner Podcast airs every Sunday, at some point...

 

Peace