Darkside Records Podcast

Episodes

1. 59

   Episode 59: Episode 59: Goodbye, 2020 / Staff Top Tens

   And good riddance. It’s our final episode of 2020- just a few days late. Your hosts JB and JJ are joined by a bunch of the Darkside Staff- Brian, Julia and Bekah with special long-distance cameos from Gerk and Drew! We talk our #dstopten2020 best album of 2020 staff picks, plus crossing borders,...

   Jan 13, 2021

   2h 05m
2. 58

   Episode 58: Episode 58: Live from Black Friday 2020

   It was RSD lack Friday (aka the fourth and final Record Store Day 2020 event), and we took a few minutes to chat with some of the folks waiting in the (socially distant) line to talk RSD, vinyl, and much more. Featuring first-in-line Sad Boy Paul, Guy the Fried Chicken and Waffle Guy, Feldman…

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   Dec 17, 2020

   51m
3. 57

   Episode 57: Live from #RSDDrops III

   It’s the third and final Record Store Day 2020 #RSDdrop, and we took a few minutes to chat with some of the folks waiting in the (socially distant) line to talk RSD, vinyl, and much more. Featuring first-in-line Steve, Mike from Ben & Jerrys of Albany, Pat from Poughkeepsie Grind, and more from…

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   Nov 4, 2020

   1h 17m
4. 56

   Episode 56: Live from Record Store Day Drop II

   It’s the second Record Store Day drop, and we stopped to chat with a few folks waiting in the (socially distant) line to talk RSD, vinyl, movies, batman, local food, basement shows and much more. Featuring first-in-line Steve, Yves, Joanne, Billy & Terry German, The Lorello Family, Katt and Dani...

   Oct 1, 2020

   1h 21m
5. 55

   Episode 55: Live from Record Store Day Drop I

   It’s the first Record Store Day drop, and we stopped to chat with a few folks waiting in the (socially distant) line to talk RSD, vinyl, movies, vegan food and much more. Featuring first-in-line Mike, Bernadette Gorman-White from Story Screen Beacon (22:01), Katt and Dani from V-Spot Podcast...

   Aug 31, 2020

   46m
6. 54

   Episode 54: Record Store Day Update

   Our store is back open to the public (mask required) so JB and JJ are back recording in-store, talking about the upcoming Record Store Day Drops starting August 29! We talk our RSD plans and exclusive releases; plus 7th grade literature, JNCOs vs Lee Pipes, footwear, Mill House Brewery Beer…

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   Aug 1, 2020

   1h 05m
7. 53

   Episode 53: The Darkside Timeline (Crew Quarantine Reunion)

   Our second socially-distant episode, where we reunite the Darkside Staff together for the first time via a zoom chat to catch up, talk what music we’re listening to, what we’re watching, plus austin powers, music on vinyl, dinobites, haircuts, community, coronavirus, virtual graduations, nascar,...

   May 27, 2020

   54m
8. 52

   Episode 52: Vinyl Nation

   Our first socially-distant episode, we discuss what’s been going on at the store in response to Covid-19, plus we sit down with Chris Boone and Kevin Smokler and talk their “Vinyl Nation” documentary, which you can view online exclusively April 18-19 via a digital screening your local independent...

   Apr 16, 2020

   1h 15m
9. 51

   Episode 51: The #RSD20 List with Poughkeepsie Grind / Interview with Magic Giant

   This episode we do a deep dive into the #rsd20 list of exclusive titles coming out June 20th at independent record stores for Record Store Day, with special Guest Pat McGuire of The Poughkeepsie Grind. See the list here! We sample beers from Mill House & Equilibrium Breweries and also discuss…

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   Mar 12, 2020

   1h 56m
10. 50

    Episode 50: Direct Shots Fired

    50th EPISODE!! This episode we talk about JJ’s recent interview in Rolling Stone about Directshot and the distribution crisis affecting independent record stores and the vinyl world today. Read the article here…

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    Feb 26, 2020

    52m
11. 49

    Episode 49: 2019 Statistics and 9th Anniversary

    This episode we celebrate our 9th anniversary as a store (join us 1/18 for the party!) and do a deep dive into 2019 best seller statistics at Darkside (see complete lists on our website), music sales statistics industry-wide, answer listener questions, talk 2019 memories and discuss dental…

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    Jan 15, 2020

    1h 09m
12. 48

    Episode 48: Top Tens of 2019

    The Darkside Staff is on the show to discuss our #dstopten2019 top ten album picks of 2019, some favorite memories, Smirnoff Ice, colemine records, and we welcome a couple special guests. Recorded live at Darkside Records in Poughkeepsie, NY. Subscribe on iTunes: http://apple.co/2cEiTD2 Listen of...

    Dec 21, 2019

    1h 54m
13. 47

    Episode 47: Black Friday Recap (featuring The Jacks)

    Recorded live December 6, 2019 at Darkside Records in Poughkeepsie, NY ! We talk about Black Friday (special thanks to Poughkeepsie Grind, G$s Fried Chicken & Waffles, DCSPCA & WRRV), plus we talk price chopper, Italy, our #fuckthemall #shopsmall challenge and small business saturday; then sit…

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    Dec 8, 2019

    1h 08m
14. 46

    Episode 46: The RSDBF 2019 List

    Recorded live on Oct 15, 2019 at Darkside Records in Poughkeepsie, NY with special guests Julia and Brian! We dive into Black Friday and highlight some of the exclusive vinyl releases; plus we discuss Kate’s Lazy Meadow, Twin Peaks, the 1975, twitter impressions, cartoons, David Lynch…

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    Oct 16, 2019

    1h 04m
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    Episode 45: All Out War and the Elephant Man

    Recorded live on August 11, 2019 at Darkside Records in Poughkeepsie, NY with special guest Mike & Andy from All Out War. We discuss CIMS summer camp, air quotes, tour stories, angry sandwiches, impossible burger, veganism, canada, odd jobs, record stores, tool, telemarketers, & more. Hosted by…

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    Aug 18, 2019

    1h 35m
16. 44

    Episode 44: Talking soundtracks with Story Screen

    This episode was recorded live on July 14, 2019 at Darkside Records in Poughkeepsie, NY with special guest Mike Burdge from Story Screen. Some technical difficulties- one mic didn’t work right but we discuss other podcasts, Story Screen Theater in Beacon NY, soundtracks vs scores, Kate Blanchett…

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    Jul 16, 2019

    1h 32m
17. 43

    Episode 43: Live from Record Store Day 2019

    Episode 43: Live from Record Store Day 2019 This episode was recorded live on April 13, 2019 aka Record Store Day! JB shares some early-morning interviews with some folks waiting in line as well as with local musician Ciarra Fragale and discuss everything happening that day, everyones’ picks for...

    Apr 23, 2019

    39m
18. 42

    Episode 42: The #RSD19 List

    This episode we discuss Record Store Day, happening here April 13th, and the recently released list of exclusive titles available that day, including Mastodon, Grateful Dead, Pearl Jam, High of Fire, Jack White, Prince, Billy Joel, L7, Otis Redding & more! We also talk about soundtracks, 3”...

    Mar 6, 2019

    1h 04m
19. 41

    Episode 41: What the %&#$ are the Grammys

    This episode we discuss store events including Vintage Valentines indoor market, Octave Music Battle of the Bands & Record Store Day; The Grammys, Spotify & music streaming statistics, Youtube, preorders, Tool new album, as well as Patreon, beer, english accents, european holidays, capybaras vs...

    Feb 14, 2019

    59m
20. 40

    Episode 40: 8th Anniversary Salebration

    As we celebrate 8 years, we look back at some of our favorite memories here at Darkside, go over some 2018 statistics, as well as discuss record shops, origin stories, new music, logos, egyptian mythology, mushroomhead, and a secret is revealed.. Hosted by the staff and recorded live at Darkside...

    Jan 16, 2019

    1h 43m
21. 39

    Episode 39: Top Tens of 2018

    This episode features some of the Darkside Crew- Julia, Gerk, Audrey & Brian with special guests. Recorded live on December 13, 2018, we discuss our top ten albums of the year and answered questions from facebook live. We also discuss artists we lost in 2017, christmas music, racism, soundtracks,...

    Dec 14, 2018

    2h 04m
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    Episode 38: Live From Black Friday 2018

    This episode was recorded live on November 23, 2018 aka Record Store Day Black Friday! JB shares some early-morning interviews with some folks waiting in line as well as G$ (the Fried Chicken & Waffles Guy) and we discuss everything happening that day and everyones’ picks for the limited-edition...

    Nov 28, 2018

    48m
23. 37

    Episode 37: The Black Friday 2018 List

    It’s been a bit- but we’re back! It’s our yearly Black Friday list episode! Recorded live October 8 at Darkside Records, we go over highlights from the list of exclusive title that will be available here on Nov 23 for Record Store Day Black Friday including Nothing, Dio, Type O Negative, Grateful...

    Oct 10, 2018

    1h 17m
24. 36

    Episode 36: Live from Record Store Day 2018 / Sub Family Records Interview

    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...

    May 10, 2018

    38m
25. 35

    Episode 35: The Record Store Day 2018 List

    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...

    Mar 15, 2018

    56m
26. 34

    Episode 34: The Death of CDs? Lanny Poffo Interview

    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...

    Feb 28, 2018

    1h 14m
27. 33

    Episode 33: #DSTOPTEN2017 Best Of 2017

    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…

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    Dec 21, 2017

    1h 30m
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    Episode 32- Live from Black Friday / Ozark Henry Interview

    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...

    Nov 27, 2017

    1h 09m
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    Episode 31: The Black (Friday) List

    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,...

    Nov 11, 2017

    50m
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    Episode 30: Dirty Thirty w/ Queen City Tapes & House Sparrow

    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,...

    Oct 11, 2017

    1h 03m
31. 29

    Episode 29: Dorkside Takeover, interview with WE TAKE THE NIGHT

    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…

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    Aug 25, 2017

    1h 02m
32. 28

    Episode 28: Going Deeper with West West Side Music (Part II)

    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...

    Jun 14, 2017

    1h 25m
33. 27

    Episode 27: Going deep with West West Side Music

    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...

    May 11, 2017

    1h 37m
34. 26

    Episode 26: Live from Record Store Day 2017

    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...

    May 3, 2017

    57m
35. 25

    Episode 25: Roman Helmets and Record Store Day 2017

    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,...

    Apr 4, 2017

    1h 21m
36. 24

    Episode 24: I Am (Hudson Valley) Legend

    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,...

    Feb 7, 2017

    1h 35m
37. 23

    Episode 23: Pencil Vs Tuna Can (w/ Hudson Valley Tattoo Co)

    Extra long edition, with special guests Mike Shishmanian, Jason Carpino and Rick Lohm from Hudson Valley Tattoo Co. We discuss our upcoming coloring night, tattoos, and music. We also discuss secret talents, impressions, nicknames, john holmes’ penis size, irregular penises, tattoo table secrets,...

    Jan 23, 2017

    1h 50m
38. 22

    Episode 22: Top Tens of 2016

    This month, we discuss our picks for the top ten albums of 2016 with special guests Bekah and Will the Brit! See the complete staff picks here: http://www.darksiderecordsandgallery.com/single-post/2016/12/21/Best-of-2016-Darkside-Staff-pt-2 We also discuss racism, british accents, free beers…

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    Dec 21, 2016

    1h 33m
39. 21

    Episode 21: Live From Back II Black Friday

    This week is special edition podcast- recorded live in the early morning hours of Record Store Day Black II Black Friday event. JB is on-site interviewing a few shoppers who waited in line and shared #RSDBF with us, including customers and an interview with the hosts of the Hudson Valley Legends...

    Dec 1, 2016

    30m
40. 20

    Episode 20: Back II Black Friday- Enhance!

    This episode we discuss our black friday- aka record store day’s back II black friday- offerings! including exclusive releases, sales, food trucks, the new darkside super wash, new starter kits, and much more! We also discuss our Small Business Saturday offerings, including an entirely different...

    Nov 20, 2016

    49m
41. 19

    Episode 19: A New Low

    A low brow episode this month with Special Guests Jesse Tepper (Sound of a Smirk) and an interview with the band Ate Bit (at 51:30) and the debut their new song “Not So Stellar”! Plus, man buns, upcoming events, impressions, dale earnhart, juggalos, william sadler sightings, Berto joins an...

    Oct 25, 2016

    1h 17m
42. 18

    Episode 18: Juggalo Booty Buttons

    This episode the group discusses celebrity impressions, Gathering of the Juggalos, embarrassing high school admissions including Berto’s theatre experiences JJ’s substitutes and JB’s adolescent music tastes, our juggalo names, Philip Anselmo, awful facial hair choices, a christmas carol, the...

    Jul 8, 2016

    1h 03m
43. 17

    Episode 17: "Beyonce Bayonse Beowulf"

    The seventeenth episode of the Darkside Records Podcast, This episode the group Sits down for an exclusive interview with the band Cold Hands and plays their new song ‘Laconic’! In addition, we discuss listener questions, surprise releases, Record Store Day 2106, Exploding food trucks (RIP El…

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    Jun 2, 2016

    1h 13m
44. 16

    Episode 16: Live from #RSD16

    This episode is a special edition episode, recorded at our Record Store Day event! JB is out in the line interviewing a few customers who had been waiting in line, plus some music recorded live in the store on #RSD16 from MSL, We Got Whales, & Mike Hamel. Record live April 16th, 2016 at Darkside...

    Apr 29, 2016

    45m
45. 15

    Episode 15: Flaccido Dongingo and the RSD16 List

    The fifteenth episode of the Darkside Records Podcast stars store staff Roberto Hull, Justin "JJ" Johnson and John Bryan, with special guest staff member Gerk, This episode the group discusses Record Store Day 2106! In addition, we discuss cheap beer, dad jokes, Darkside Open Mic, Darkside DJ...

    Mar 21, 2016

    1h 01m
46. 14

    Episode 14: It's all about consent.

    The fourteenth episode of the Darkside Records Podcast stars store staff Roberto Hull, Justin "JJ" Johnson, and John Bryan, with new temporary Executive Producer Bekah. This week, we have some special guests: our staff member Gerk, whose birthday it is (was), our first musical performance from...

    Feb 29, 2016

    1h 08m
47. 13

    Episode 13: "The Re-Opening: Darkside goes to Hell"

    The thirteenth episode of the Darkside Records Podcast stars store staff Roberto Hull, Justin "JJ" Johnson, and John Bryan, with Executive Producer Erin Gladding. This week, the group discusses moving into our new location and our #grandreopening celebration, inter-species erotica, furries,...

    Jan 20, 2016

    58m
48. 12

    Episode 12: "Top Tens of 2015"

    The twelfth (twelth?) episode of the Darkside Records and Gallery Podcast featuring our #dstopten2015 Top Ten of 2015 lists! Recorded 12/21/15 at the new Darkside man cave. This episode stars store staff Roberto Hull, Justin "JJ" Johnson, and John Bryan, with Executive Producer Erin Gladding.…

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    Dec 23, 2015

    1h 19m
49. 11

    Darkside Records Podcast Episode 11: Special Edition- Live from Black Friday 2015

    This week is another special edition podcast- recorded live in the early morning hours of Record Store Day Black Friday event, 11/27/15. Berto is on-site interviewing a few shoppers who shared #RSDBF with us. In addition, we have our first artist interview- as we spend a few minutes with...

    Nov 28, 2015

    28m
50. 10

    Darkside Records Podcast Episode 10: Black Friday

    This week, the gang discusses Record Store Day Black Friday! plus Adele, an american tail, our new store, totally legal breast milk, secret handshakes, small business saturday, breast milk, Justin’s super powers, and even a little bit about music. Recorded at the Darkside Records new location on...

    Nov 21, 2015

    48m