Episodes
It is our yearly Record Store Day recap episode! Recorded live in the early morning of April 21 2018 at Darkside Records, It features interviews from the morning of #RSD18, including Milky Mike, Billy Fields from Run Out Groove, Merch Guy Brian, JB’s old boss Rhea, The Withrows and more. We also have an interview we conducted a few weeks back with Frank McGinnis of American Film History and his label Sub Family Records. That interview was interrupted halfway through due to an error- but we...
Published 05/10/18
Vinyl collectors will know that the Record Store Day list dropped a few days ago- so we took some time to go over some of the exclusive titles that we’re excited about in a little more detail. Including titles from David Bowie, Cheech & Chong, Courtney Barnett, Rage Against The Machine, Patton Oswalt, Pink Floyd, Soundtracks, Sufjan Stevens, Phish and more. See the complete list on our website, darksiderecords.com. We also talk some of our #RSD18 fun- Ben & Jerry’s and Dogfishhead...
Published 03/15/18
Vinyl collectors will know that the Record Store Day list dropped a few days ago- so we took some time to go over some of the exclusive titles that we’re excited about in a little more detail. Including titles from David Bowie, Cheech & Chong, Courtney Barnett, Rage Against The Machine, Patton Oswalt, Pink Floyd, Soundtracks, Sufjan Stevens, Phish and more. See the complete list on our website, darksiderecords.com. We also talk some of our #RSD18 fun- Ben & Jerry’s and Dogfishhead...
Published 03/15/18
This episode we discuss Best Buy & Targets recent decision to stop selling CDs. Then JB & Gerk interview ‘The Genius’ Lanny Poffo, former WWF superstar! We also discuss foot odor, tap NY, first CDs, loss leaders, MOD, Billy Joel, Clarence Carter, independent bands, vinyl, bluetooth audio, dead empires, Hulk Hogan, Wrestling, Shel Silverstein, Poughkeepsie history and more. Sponsored by the Vinyl Starter Kit at Darkside Records, available now! Intro music by Dead Empires...
Published 02/28/18
This episode we discuss Best Buy & Targets recent decision to stop selling CDs. Then JB & Gerk interview ‘The Genius’ Lanny Poffo, former WWF superstar! We also discuss foot odor, tap NY, first CDs, loss leaders, MOD, Billy Joel, Clarence Carter, independent bands, vinyl, bluetooth audio, dead empires, Hulk Hogan, Wrestling, Shel Silverstein, Poughkeepsie history and more. Sponsored by the Vinyl Starter Kit at Darkside Records, available now! Intro music by Dead Empires...
Published 02/28/18
This episode features some of the Darkside Crew- Kendra, Julia, Drew, Gerk and Brian with special guest Will from the UK. Recorded live on December 19, 2017, we discuss our top ten albums of 2017. We also discuss artists we lost in 2017, christmas music, racism, soundtracks, vinyl reissues, tacos, astrology, nicknames, the beach, JBs middle name, stalking, and JB gets a special surprise. Sponsored by the Vinyl Starter Kit at Darkside Records, available now! Intro music by Dead Empires...
Published 12/21/17
This episode features some of the Darkside Crew- Kendra, Julia, Drew, Gerk and Brian with special guest Will from the UK. Recorded live on December 19, 2017, we discuss our top ten albums of 2017. We also discuss artists we lost in 2017, christmas music, racism, soundtracks, vinyl reissues, tacos, astrology, nicknames, the beach, JBs middle name, stalking, and JB gets a special surprise. Sponsored by the Vinyl Starter Kit at Darkside Records, available now! Intro music by Dead Empires...
Published 12/21/17
This episode was recorded live on November 24, 2017 aka Record Store Day Black Friday! JB shares some early-morning interviews with some folks waiting in line, and we discuss everything happening that day and everyones’ picks for the limited-edition releases. We also present a special interview with Ozark Henry- who we sat down with at BSP Kingston to discuss his one-of-a-kind live show there. Sponsored by the Vinyl Starter Kit at Darkside Records, available now! Intro music by Dead Empires...
Published 11/27/17
This episode was recorded live on November 24, 2017 aka Record Store Day Black Friday! JB shares some early-morning interviews with some folks waiting in line, and we discuss everything happening that day and everyones’ picks for the limited-edition releases. We also present a special interview with Ozark Henry- who we sat down with at BSP Kingston to discuss his one-of-a-kind live show there. Sponsored by the Vinyl Starter Kit at Darkside Records, available now! Intro music by Dead Empires...
Published 11/27/17
This episode we discuss Record Store Day Black Friday, happening Nov 24- everything else happening that day and the limited-edition releases, including titles from Dave Matthews, Game of Thrones, Studio Ghibli, Run The Jewels, ICP, and more. We also discuss stinky feet, incense, neil young, marriage, comanche, blocking junk mail, juggalos, Danny Elfman, Neil Young chronology, Call waiting, Zilly Marley, and more. Sponsored by the Vinyl Starter Kit at Darkside Records, available now. Intro...
Published 11/11/17
This episode we discuss Record Store Day Black Friday, happening Nov 24- everything else happening that day and the limited-edition releases, including titles from Dave Matthews, Game of Thrones, Studio Ghibli, Run The Jewels, ICP, and more. We also discuss stinky feet, incense, neil young, marriage, comanche, blocking junk mail, juggalos, Danny Elfman, Neil Young chronology, Call waiting, Zilly Marley, and more. Sponsored by the Vinyl Starter Kit at Darkside Records, available now. Intro...
Published 11/11/17
This episode we discuss Cassette Store Day 2017 with special guest TJ Spiak of local record label Queen City Tapes. #CSD17 is Oct 14th and we discuss the limited-edition cassette releases, Queen City Tapes and the live showcase happening that day. We also discuss beer, nazi tattoos, face tattoos, cats, record store day, city nicknames, ads, airplane bathrooms, squatty potty, poop frequencies, and more. We also have an interview with Francesca Olsen of House Sparrow and we spin their new song...
Published 10/11/17
This episode we discuss Cassette Store Day 2017 with special guest TJ Spiak of local record label Queen City Tapes. #CSD17 is Oct 14th and we discuss the limited-edition cassette releases, Queen City Tapes and the live showcase happening that day. We also discuss beer, nazi tattoos, face tattoos, cats, record store day, city nicknames, ads, airplane bathrooms, squatty potty, poop frequencies, and more. We also have an interview with Francesca Olsen of House Sparrow and we spin their new song...
Published 10/11/17
A tide-over episode this month while JJ is away in Louisiana, we welcome back Berto for a darkly dorky darkside podcast. We discuss Soundtracks, Mondo Deathwaltz, German pronunciations, Movies, Atomic Blonde, Baby Driver, John Carpenter, Box Sets, The Fifth Element, Aliens, Preorders, Fabio Fritzi, Guardians of the Galaxy, and Marvel. We also share an interview with the band WE TAKE THE NIGHT recorded back in June, where we discuss their summer tour, but also David Bowie, Warped Tour, Gwar,...
Published 08/25/17
A tide-over episode this month while JJ is away in Louisiana, we welcome back Berto for a darkly dorky darkside podcast. We discuss Soundtracks, Mondo Deathwaltz, German pronunciations, Movies, Atomic Blonde, Baby Driver, John Carpenter, Box Sets, The Fifth Element, Aliens, Preorders, Fabio Fritzi, Guardians of the Galaxy, and Marvel. We also share an interview with the band WE TAKE THE NIGHT recorded back in June, where we discuss their summer tour, but also David Bowie, Warped Tour, Gwar,...
Published 08/25/17
This episode we welcome special guests from West West Side Music (http://www.westwestsidemusic.com), Chief Engineer Alan Douches and his assistants Steven and Alec! We continue our discussion music industry roles, music mastering, physical formats, FM radio, listening methods, cassettes, hifi equipment, favorite albums, record care and more. We also discuss sham weddings, Dead Empires’ new album recording, box sets, rob zombie, radiohead, turntables, album release schedules, Rick Rubin, Sonos...
Published 06/14/17
This episode we welcome special guests from West West Side Music (http://www.westwestsidemusic.com), Chief Engineer Alan Douches and his assistants Steven and Alec! We continue our discussion music industry roles, music mastering, physical formats, FM radio, listening methods, cassettes, hifi equipment, favorite albums, record care and more. We also discuss sham weddings, Dead Empires’ new album recording, box sets, rob zombie, radiohead, turntables, album release schedules, Rick Rubin, Sonos...
Published 06/14/17
This episode we welcome special guests from West West Side Music (http://www.westwestsidemusic.com), Chief Engineer Alan Douches and his assistant Alec Hydos! We discuss music mastering, physical formats, music, super audio CDs, analog source preservation, swap stories and much more. We also discuss racist cartoons, record store day, new jersey, grilled cheese, magnetic tape, jack white’s vault, iron mountain, record cleaning techniques and much more. Recorded May 10th 2017 at Darkside...
Published 05/11/17
This episode we welcome special guests from West West Side Music (http://www.westwestsidemusic.com), Chief Engineer Alan Douches and his assistant Alec Hydos! We discuss music mastering, physical formats, music, super audio CDs, analog source preservation, swap stories and much more. We also discuss racist cartoons, record store day, new jersey, grilled cheese, magnetic tape, jack white’s vault, iron mountain, record cleaning techniques and much more. Recorded May 10th 2017 at Darkside...
Published 05/11/17
This episode is a special edition episode, recorded live at Record Store Day 2017! JB was out in the line interviewing a few customers, plus interviews with some of the bands that performed including Cold Hands, DJ Perly, Logan Callahan and Frances Dean. Record live April 22, 2017 at Darkside Records (611 Dutchess Turnpike, Poughkeepsie NY). Send us your comments/questions using #darksidepodcast
Published 05/03/17
This episode is a special edition episode, recorded live at Record Store Day 2017! JB was out in the line interviewing a few customers, plus interviews with some of the bands that performed including Cold Hands, DJ Perly, Logan Callahan and Frances Dean. Record live April 22, 2017 at Darkside Records (611 Dutchess Turnpike, Poughkeepsie NY). Send us your comments/questions using #darksidepodcast
Published 05/03/17
This episode is all about Record Store Day happening April 22, 2017! With special Guests Bekah and Tyler from the Darkside staff, we discuss Food, live music, craft beer, sales, and of course the exclusive releases! We also discuss malt liquor, brexit, funeral plans, Facebook live, parenting, racist uncles, imperialism, the first vegan, beers, neutering, roman helmets vs braining, driving creep stories, Falafels, Shawshank Redemption, Goosebumps, roadkill, acid trips, 90s nostalgia tunes,...
Published 04/04/17
This episode is all about Record Store Day happening April 22, 2017! With special Guests Bekah and Tyler from the Darkside staff, we discuss Food, live music, craft beer, sales, and of course the exclusive releases! We also discuss malt liquor, brexit, funeral plans, Facebook live, parenting, racist uncles, imperialism, the first vegan, beers, neutering, roman helmets vs braining, driving creep stories, Falafels, Shawshank Redemption, Goosebumps, roadkill, acid trips, 90s nostalgia tunes,...
Published 04/04/17
Another extra long edition, with special guests Toni and Mike from Hudson Valley Legends Podcast (hudsonvalleylegends.com). We talk about our respective podcasts, Upcoming Events- V-Day vintage (2/11) and NSFW Color Party Planned Parenthood Fundraiser (2/12), and also discuss Dead Radio Podcast, Beers, bootlegs, blue raspberry, frozen pizza, white castle microwavable burgers, phone sex, 1-900 numbers, digital currency, tinder, GFE, Andrew Dice Clay, Sausage Party, Comedy movies, Ghostbusters,...
Published 02/07/17
Another extra long edition, with special guests Toni and Mike from Hudson Valley Legends Podcast (hudsonvalleylegends.com). We talk about our respective podcasts, Upcoming Events- V-Day vintage (2/11) and NSFW Color Party Planned Parenthood Fundraiser (2/12), and also discuss Dead Radio Podcast, Beers, bootlegs, blue raspberry, frozen pizza, white castle microwavable burgers, phone sex, 1-900 numbers, digital currency, tinder, GFE, Andrew Dice Clay, Sausage Party, Comedy movies, Ghostbusters,...
Published 02/07/17