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Addicted to the Needle
by Patrick Foisy
Are you addicted to collecting records? Do you have black wax coursing through your veins? Has your vinyl dependance gotten out of control? Amassing 45s has become an obsession? This podcast will help you get you through until your next fix. Do our hosts Ben Shulman and Patrick Foisy offer a cure? No they don't. In fact, they are afflicted by the same sweet disease. Get ready for a fresh new podcast to hit your data stream. When analog clashes into the digital world! Addicted To The Needle - The podcast where a vinyl addict meets his dealer.
Episodes
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Episode 131: Addicted to the Needle - Episode 131 - Flooded with music
Our dealer Ben had his entire personal record collection threatened by a sudden basement flood. Hear him recall the highs and lows. Thankfully, he brought some incredible records to bring anybody's mood up. This episode is dedicated to our recently deceased favorite local record shop owner and...
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Episode 130: Addicted to the Needle - Episode 130 - Carry You Home
Amidst selling homes and lofts, Ben & Pat have managed to wheel and deal some choice 7 inches. Our dealer came back from Allentown's record convention with a few gems. Will our addict stump the 60s expert in a new rendition of Name That Fake Moldie Oldie?
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Episode 129: Addicted to the Needle - Episode 129 - Guilty of Love in the 1st Degree
Our beloved duo is in a gift giving mood on this episode. That doesn't mean that our dealer Ben won't manage to squeeze a few bucks from our insatiable addict Parka Pat. Some up-tempo Soul, sultry mambo, French Yé-Yé are all up for grabs.
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Episode 128: Addicted to the Needle - Episode 128 - The Vinyl Vault Heist
On this episode, our addict Patrick has been working for months on a surprise for our dealer Ben. Don't miss his reaction! A show jam packed with Soul and Jamaican Ska and Reggae awaits. Don't forget to support our fictitious sponsor Bubble Up!
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Episode 127: Addicted to the Needle - Episode 127 - Record Collecting 101
Learn how simply cleaning a record can do wonders for your listening experience. Even if Parka Pat has been collecting for years, going back to the basics is sometimes required. That's why we need our dealer Ben. This one is an avalanche of great 60s Soul and RnB. The episode is dedicated to the...
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Episode 126: Addicted to the Needle - Episode 126 - O Canada!
We're back! We might be in the new Parka Avenue studios but that doesn't mean we don't have a premium selection of 60s Garage and Northern Soul. All of it spun at 45 rpm under the watchful eye of the new Addicted to the Needle mascot, Hashtag!
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Episode 125: Addicted to the Needle - Episode 125 - It's Alright
In hard times, what brings people together? Good ol' music! We have Soul, Garage, Latin Boogaloo and Reggae tunes that will soothe your soul. It's a money back guarantee we offer all the addicts out there.
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Episode 124: Addicted to the Needle - Episode 124 - The New Breed
Our addict Parka Pat is going through some major changes and the Parka Avenue HQ is switching locations. Our dealer Ben has a nice stash of 45s he brought back from Nova Scotia. Soul, Maximum RnB and Garage records are exchanging hands on this one.
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Episode 123: Addicted to the Needle - Episode 123 - Too Hot to Handle
Our two favourite DJs and best mate are at it again! Parka Pat and Mod Marty hit the road of Ontario, Canada's back country looking for cartoon moose and recalling their latest crate digging conquests. All of that while keeping their hands on the wheel and their eyes on the road.
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Episode 122: Addicted to the Needle - Episode 122 - Total Mayhem!
After a few months hiatus, we are back! The one and only Mod Marty from the On Target podcast is joining our addict Patrick for this one. And what happens when two addicts are on the same episode? Total mayhem!
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Addicted to the Needle - Episode 121 - A Roller Coaster of an Episode!
Warning: This one is weird. One thing will always be true. We will never pretend to be anything else but ourselves. Faults and all! But there's always one thing you can count on. Great 60s music you have probably never heard before!
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Episode 120: Addicted to the Needle - Episode 120 - From Italy to Toronto
This one is all about our newlywed trying his hand at making pasta in the old country while our travelling DJ brings his signature party vibes to Toronto. All of that is interspersed between some great Soul, Funk and Reggae records.
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Episode 119: Addicted to the Needle - Episode 119 - Something Out Of Nothing
No 119 is a very emotional episode. Our addict is an open book and speaks from the heart. Our dealer saves the day with great 45s for sale. Music lift the spirits of everyone through Soul, Garage and 60s Pop.
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Episode 118: Addicted to the Needle - Episode 118 - This One Is For You Dad
Strap yourself in! You are about to embark on a musical and emotional roller coaster. Hearts are poured out with musical interludes that infuse some positive vibes in the conversation.
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Episode 117: Addicted to the Needle - Episode 117 - Out of this world!
For the first time the roles are reversed! It's the dealer that owes the addict some dough. As payment, Ben offered Pat this incredibly rare French far-out psych record that has been on our addict's want list for ever. A mixed bag of other 50s and 60s goodness is also up for grabs.
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Episode 116: Addicted to the Needle - Episode 116 - Hit The Road Pat - Part 2
This is part 2 of our wacky duo's epic road trip to New Jersey. They still have plenty of stories to recount; some about records they added to their collection, some about the wonderful people they met along the way and a few about the tasty food they ingested. Sprinkled through their tales are…
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Episode 115: Addicted to the Needle - Episode 115 - Hit The Road Pat
Ben and Pat embark on an epic road trip to New Jersey to have a look the most important 45 collection to hit the market in years. To say that this was an overwhelming experience is an understatement. Our enthusiastic duo were so eager to share their journey that they recorded their tale in the…
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Episode 114: Addicted to the Needle - Episode 114 - From Cuba to Virginia
Our favorite duo is ready to start 2024 with a bang. Their pursuit for those musical gems down the deep vinyl well will not slow down this year. Back with a slight tan from his recent trip to Caya Coco, our addict Pat is eager to hear what our dealer has in store for him. Ever heard of the…
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Episode 112: Addicted to the Needle - Episode 112 - Lost in Disillusion
Our dealer and addict team up to go on a epic record pick. This is record digging folklore. A once in a lifetime opportunity. One for the ages! Did we hype this episode too much? You be the judge. A hodgepodge of Psych, Soul, Garage and RnB will leave you wanting more.
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Episode 111: Addicted to the Needle - Episode 111 - Keep On, Keepin' It Real
Pat and Ben open their Soul. The good, the bad and the ugly are all laid bare. No sugar coating here. One thing is certain, music is their therapy and serves to uplift their spirits. This episode delivers hope at a speed of 45rpm.
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Episode 110: Addicted to the Needle - Episode 110 - Prance Like a Primate
Dance crazes were all the rage in the 60s, from the Hop Scotch to every jungle creature or barnyard animal imaginable. We have a few odd ones featured on this episode. Your typical addict / dealer banter is also at the rendezvous.
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Episode 109: Addicted to the Needle - Episode 109 - Sharkskin Suits & Poutine
What happens when three vinyl addicts with no sleep end up in front of microphones? Two and half hours of pandemonium, mayhem, stupid inside jokes, laughter and some great 60s records. After an intense weekend of DJing and tasting local delicacies, this is what you end up with. Parka Pat, Mod…
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Episode 108: Addicted to the Needle - Episode 108 - Adicto a la aguja
Our addict Patrick just touched down from 2 weeks spent in Spain and will regale you with tales of his adventures. He brought back from a few records with him but he still has space in his DJ box and our dealer Ben is happy to provide him with some choice platters. 60s RnB, Garage and Psych is on...
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Episode 107: Addicted to the Needle - Episode 107 - Desperate Characters
Every time the dealer and the addict meet, they are continuously amazed at how much solid 60s music is still out there, yet to be discovered. Pounding Northern Soul, French Ye-Ye, filthy raw RnB is ready to be unearthed.
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Episode 106: Addicted to the Needle - Episode 106 - Dudes On The Road
Special episode! Your two favorite addicts are reunited once again. Mod Marty and Parka Pat are back from another intense weekend of record digging and DJing in Toronto. Hear of all their wild tales of debauchery and mayhem.
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Episode 105: Addicted to the Neddle - Episode 105 - Shuffling Down The Aisle
Our dealer Ben may have tied the knot but that doesn't slow him down from finding incredible records. He recently put his hands on a collection that came directly from a Detroit radio station. Any gems in there for our addict Pat?
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Episode 104: Addicted to the Needle - Episode 104 - Gambling Man
For the first on this show, our dealer and our addict are going to spin a 45 that they have never heard before. A true mystery record. Nothing is know about the band, the song or the label. The world wide web offers no info. Curious? Just press play!
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Episode 103: Addicted to the Needle - Episode 103 - This is bad ass!
Our vinyl junkie Patrick will need to take on a third job to pay for his out of control addiction. He's working out a payment plan for this huge Northern Soul anthem our dealer Ben has offered him. Pat has also put his hands on a seminal (and we don't use this word lightly) Garage bomb.
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Addicted to the Needle - Episode 102 - Soul-searching
Our addict Patrick found his salvation in a few choice records our dealer Ben provided. From Spain to Barbados with some layovers in Detroit and Memphis, our duo take a musical journey far and wide.
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Addicted to the Needle - Episode 101 - Take Cover
Spring can't come too soon? This episode pays tribute to the island sounds. Get a heavy dose of Latin Boogaloo and Reggae. Our dealer Ben is also put to the test with a brand-new game, Name that Moldie Oldie cover.
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Addicted to the Needle - Episode 100 - Keepin' On!
We've hit a milestone! For the occasion, our addict Patrick has a few surprises up his sleeve. Our dealer Ben just keeps his streak going, offering killer record after killer record. "Keep on, keepin' on" now has a whole new meaning.
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Addicted to the Needle - Episode 99 - I'm a Weird Turtle!
What a great way to start 2023! Our dealer Ben has some choice platters for our addict Pat. He's in a dire need of a fix. A few bad jokes, some questionable segues and silly banter are all telltale signs that he needs some vinyl stat! Northern Soul, 60s Garage, Mad Mike oldies and a rare track of...
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Addicted to the Needle - Episode 98 - Get With It
On this very special episode, we have an addict like no other, the queen of the Toronto Soul scene, DJ Nico. Her successful 60s night With It has had the city stomping their feet for almost a decade. She will also go head-to-head with our dealer in a no holds barred duel of Name That Fake Moldie...
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Addicted to the Needle - Episode 97 - Like An Old Married Couple
Back from the Keystone Northern Soul Weekender with some true 45 gems, our addict Patrick is intent on blowing our dealer's mind with a particular RnB slab of rare vinyl. Is he laying it on a bit thick? Will Ben offer anything that rivals his new favorite track? Northern Soul, RnB Popcorn and...
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Addicted to the Needle - Episode 96 - Carpool Addicts - Part 2
This is part 2 of the episodes recorded live on the open road. Heading North on US I-87, our two addicts, Parka Pat and Mod Marty recount their few days of intense record digging and spinning 45s at the Keystone Northern Soul weekender. Competition to find the rare Soul gem was fierce. Like an…
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Addicted to the Needle - Episode 95 - Carpool Addicts
This is a first for our travelling addicts. An episode recorded on the road. Literally! Go where the records are, as they say. Our addict Pat is at the wheel with his fellow co-pilot Mod Marty puts a new found record on his portable turntable while keeping an eye on the exits of Interstate 87.…
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Addicted to the Needle - Episode 94 - Turntables, Road Trips & Pancakes
What can our dealer Ben possibly bring back from a digging trip in faraway small towns in Nova Scotia, Canada? You'll be surprised. Our addict Pat is not only feeding his vinyl dependency but he is also gripped by his hi-fi equipment obsession. Northern Soul, Funk and Yé-Yé are all up for grabs…
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Addicted to the Needle - Episode 93 - Teacher Drives Me Crazy
Our addict Patrick broke ranks and went digging on his own and expended his collection of Mod Revival 7". Does that mean he's all tapped out? Don't be silly. Of course not! Our dealer Ben has some choice 45s for sale. One rare Latin Boogaloo will render our dear addict speechless.
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Addicted to the Needle - Episode 92 - Rated R for Raunchy
Aside from his usual fix, our addict Pat needs to put his hands on some killer wax for two big upcoming gigs. He managed to strike a major Northern Soul anthem off his want list. Our dealer Ben will be put to the test, once again, on another edition of Name That Fake Moldie Oldie. Warning: A...
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Addicted to the Needle - Episode 91 - I'm a bad son of a gun
Our dealer Ben just got back from a vacation in Maine with a trunk full of a thousand 45s. He put some Garage, Soul and Latin Boogaloo aside for our eager addict. And our audiophile addict Pat just put his hands on his dream hi-fi stereo system.
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Addicted to the Needle - Episode 1
Our record addict, Patrick Foisy, meets his dealer, Ben Shulman, on a monthly basis for his vinyl fix. Are you a wax junkie? This podcast is for you! In episode 1, learn how these two met and how a business relationship turned into an unlikely solid frienship.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Are you addicted to collecting records? Do you have black wax coursing through your veins? Has your vinyl dependance gotten out of control? Amassing 45s has become an obsession? This podcast will help you get you through until your next fix. Do our hosts Ben Shulman and Patrick Foisy offer a cure? No they don't. In fact, they are afflicted by the same sweet disease. Get ready for a fresh new podcast to hit your data stream. When analog clashes into the digital world! Addicted To The Needle - The podcast where a vinyl addict meets his dealer.
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Are you addicted to collecting records? Do you have black wax coursing through your veins? Has your vinyl dependance gotten out of control? Amassing 45s has become an obsession? This podcast will help you get you through until your next fix. Do our hosts Ben Shulman and Patrick Foisy offer a cure?...
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