The Tonearm #1: Recapping Episodes 1-5, Justin Currie & Family Vinyl Memories

What happens when a new podcast hits its stride and connects with music lovers around the globe? In this first installment of "The Tonearm" spin-off series, Jamie and Emma catch up to reflect on the stories, records, and listener feedback from our first five episodes. Together, Jamie and Emma look back at the journey so far, from Ollie's opening pick of Crowded House to Del Amitri, Split Enz, Loyle Carner, and Tim Finn. Plus, they share recent live music adventures, including meeting Del Amitri frontman Justin Currie at a Manchester book signing, catching Loyle Carner live in Newcastle with Ollie, highlighting Instagram listener submissions, and sharing why Michael Bublé's Love album holds a special place in their hearts. EPISODE ROADMAP Recapping Episodes 1 to 5: Looking back at the album stories that started it all: Crowded House, Del Amitri, Split Enz, Loyle Carner, and Tim Finn. Listener Mailbag: Diving into heartfelt feedback, questions, and messages sent in from listeners around the world. Meeting Justin Currie: Reflections on attending the Louder Than Words book signing in Manchester with Del Amitri's iconic lead singer. Loyle Carner Live in Newcastle: Double-gig highlights and a magical shared live music moment for Jamie and Ollie. Instagram Vinyl Submissions: Featuring special record picks and vinyl stories submitted by community followers Jonathan and Val. The Family Touchstone: Revealing why Michael Bublé’s Love album—and specifically the track "Forever Now"—means so much to the family. THE TONEARM HIGHLIGHTS The Newcastle Connection: How seeing Loyle Carner twice in Newcastle cemented a special live music bond between father and son. Justin Currie In Conversation: Meeting the Del Amitri frontman up close at Manchester's Louder Than Words literary festival. "Forever Now": A sentimental look at the track from Michael Bublé's Love album that serves as a deeply emotional family touchstone. THE FRIDAY SPIN RECOMMENDATIONFor this week's catch-up, Jamie and Emma highlight artists and records featured in listener feedback: Featured Artists: Michael Bublé, George Michael, Soft Cell, and The Human League. The Vibe: A blend of timeless vocal jazz standards, classic British synth-pop anthems, and deeply personal family favorites. CONNECT WITH THE CLUB! Playlist: Listen along to key tracks from all episodes on our curated Spotify Companion Playlist. Instagram: Say hello and see our latest spins @jamieb1NINE73 Email: Got a music memory or a record story to share? Email us at [email protected] What was your favorite album covered in our first five episodes? Send us a message on Instagram—we’d love to feature your story in a future episode!