Scratch the Vinyl is a Podcast about music! Our hosts Brooke Johnson, Randy Wilson and Cain Stevens will take you on a musical journey each week with; musical guests, music news, lyrics /quotes and everything that is music related providing an experience that can only be shared by music lovers everywhere
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In this podcast we review and discuss music with a focus on albums both new and old. Each week we select an album, give commentary on the history of the album and band, and ultimately decide which track we would scratch off. Back in the day when CDs and Vinyl records were the main ways of consuming music the downside was they would get scratched. The worst part was it would often happen to one of your favorite songs. In this game you get to choose the track you would scratch off. It's a fun ...
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EP #52 - A Little Elvis in Everyone with guest Bill Chrastil
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50:30On this legendary episode of the Scratch the Vinyl podcast, the STV crew has "THE KING" of Nebraska entertainment Bill Chrastil on to talk about; His hall of fame career in music, how his love for Elvis became more than a passion, is Elvis really gone or he yet to leave this world?, Brooke was a dancer not a stripper, the beauty of gospel music, ca…
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EP #51 - Ruminating in Grease and Power with guest Sean Stewart
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50:52On this explosive episode of the Scratch the Vinyl podcast, the STV crew welcomes Sean Stewart from the bands "Ruminator" & "Nebraska Grease and Power" to the show to talk about; how school band is a gateway drug to playing in bands later in life, Post Malone, Nirvana's new frontman?, plumbers crack is the construction worlds cleavage, Wine and Mus…
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EP #50 - So I Was Scatchin' the Manifesto with guest Jon Kruse
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1:02:36On this historic 50th episode of the Scratch the Vinyl Podcast, the STV crew roll out the red carpet for "THE METAL MANIAC" Jon Kruse from the "Metal Manifesto" show on 89.3 KZUM to talk about; Living on a Three Dog Night Album until Jon found KISS, the dreaded DUMP BUTTON and the truth about bad language in radio, that time Cain was featured on a …
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EP #49 - If These Guitars Could Talk with guest Harry Dingman
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50:47On this Epic episode of the Scratch the Vinyl podcast, the STV crew chat with Harry Dingman (guitarist of "FOR AGAINST" & "THE MILLIONS") to talk about; The music scene in Lincoln during the 80's and 90's, Touring with Joan Jett/Sheryl Crow, the beginning and end of "FOR AGAINST", Richard delivers his rapid fire questions to Harry, more drummer hor…
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EP #48 - Cats, Lasagna and Blue Light Specials with guest Levi Bradis
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54:54On this explosive episode of the Scratch the Vinyl podcast, the STV crew sits down with Levi Bradis of "LA PERM" to chat about; Taking tragedy and channeling it into art, that time Levi fell through the stage during a guitar solo, Brooke's birthday brings plenty of shenanigans, Cain has a plan for when the zombie apocalypse hits, remembering the Km…
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EP #47 - Remembering The Drumstick with guest Cathy Lohmeier
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1:20:21On this historic episode of the Scratch the Vinyl podcast, the STV crew bring director and family member of the famous "DRUMSTICK" Cathy Lohmeier into the studio to talk about; How her family took a mom n' pop chicken restaurant and made it a legendary music venue, that time Joan Jett played The Drumstick, Randy has yet another full circle moment o…
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EP #46 - Learning to Fly with guest Lee Bowes
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50:31On this explosive episode of the Scratch the Vinyl podcast, the STV crew welcomes back Richard Bretta to the studio and bring on guest Lee Bowes to talk about; Playing in Tom Petty tribute shows with the actual drummer for Tom Petty, what it's like to fly a plane as well as skydive, Kanye West playing a boombox with his beats on mixtape at a live s…
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EP #45 - A Legendary Lincoln Voice with guest Bryan Olesen
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55:51On this amazing episode of the Scratch the Vinyl Podcast, the STV crew sit down with the legendary Bryan Olesen ( NBC'S The Voice, guitarist for The Newsboys, Casting Pearls currently in VOTA) as well as fan favorite guest host Richard Bretta to talk about; Bryan's time on The Voice, having a daughter currently on The Voice after she seized an insp…
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EP #44 - No Cheat Codes with guest Justin Webster aka Cashialini
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43:34On this explosive episode of the Scratch the Vinyl podcast, the STV crew sit down with rapper Cashialini to talk about; The Lincoln rap scene and the venues that put on rap shows, that unbelievable feeling of tearing open a fresh new vinyl, Brooke explains what a CD is to her sons girlfriend, rap is more than just about writing rhymes, the brillian…
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EP #43 - Five Enthusiastic Fists Up - 100 Best Protest Songs Part 3
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1:07:57On this epic third part of the 100 best protest songs, the STV crew discuss; The importance of the O'jays in our culture, Killer Mike may be one of Randy's favorite rappers, Remember when 911 changed music for everyone?, The genius of The Linda Lindas', the power behind "I AM WOMAN" , Cain reveals where his heart truly is with a certain genre of mu…
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EP #42- Innovation Becomes Necessity with guests Jeff and Kathleen Kelly
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54:45On this amazing episode of the Scratch the Vinyl podcast, the STV crew talks to the owners and creators of the "Kelly Shu" about; How they took a house number and made it into an industry standard product in the world of drums, Brooke returns from her super secret crime fighting hiatus, Jeff drops names on some of the famous bands using his product…
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EP #41 - Doing the Super Bowl Shuffle with guest Max Antoine
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1:17:51On this explosive Valentines Day episode of the Scratch the Vinyl podcast, the STV crew brings on guest and long time friend Max Antoine to talk about; Our analysis of the Kendrick Lamar performance at the big game, the beef between Kendrick and Drake, was there hidden meaning behind each part of the halftime show?, why this is the most important m…
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EP #40 - You Say You Want a Revolution, 100 Best Protest Songs Part 2
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1:09:35On this captivating second part of our 10 part series on the "Rolling Stone Magazine, 100 Best Protest Songs List", Cain and Randy; Break down songs 90 - 81, Cain loses it over Beyonce winning a grammy for her country album, Jadyn Olsen has been picked to move forward on The Voice, An anthem from Zimbabwe blows our minds, what could Iron Maiden pos…
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EP #39 - Fight the Power, 100 Best Protest Songs Part 1
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1:03:03On this epic first episode of a 10 part series on the "Rolling Stone Magazine 100 Best Protest Songs" list, Cain and Randy talk about; Counting down the list from 100 to 91, Randy might be the best at the karaoke game that lincoln has ever seen, Cain reflects on his rebellious past, Can Brooke manifest Bright Eyes and 311 as future guests on the sh…
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EP #38 - Music is Life with guest Richard "Radio" Miller
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57:16On this explosive episode of the Scratch the Vinyl podcast, the STV crew sit down with multi-talented Richard "Radio" Miller from the Mil Music Group to talk about; Richard's beginnings as a church musician that took him to being a rapper, singing the National Anthem professionally, Brooke wants to sample the wine / make "joyful noises" at church, …
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EP #37 - For Those About to Rock, We Salute You
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45:26On this episode of the Scratch the Vinyl podcast, the STV crew chat about; Brooke is a literal super hero, the good bad and the ugly from the latest rock n roll hall of fame induction show, is Kelly Clarkson one of the best voices in music today?, does Jelly Roll have what it takes to sing an Ozzy song?, Cain and Randy devise a plan to win people o…
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EP #36 - Money Guns and Shirts Are Optional with guest Joe Clapper
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50:27On this outrageous episode of the Scratch the Vinyl Podcast, the STV crew talks to Ghetto Blaster / Dad Rock frontman Joe Clapper about; That time a fake money was used for drinks, Cain and Joe remember their time playing football together in High School, fog machines are the devil, Brooke invents yet another invention for the guitar, Joe's musical…
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EP #35 - From Dirtfedd to Dad Rock with guest Brock Wettstead
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47:37On this tasty first episode of 2025 for the Scratch the Vinyl podcast, the STV crew sits down with a celebrity to the Lincoln metal scene Brock Wettstead (drummer of Dirtfedd and DadRock) to talk about; Brock's music beginnings, getting banned from the Ranch Bowl, that time the police got called on Randy while Dirtfedd was playing, mosh pit horror …
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On this episode of the Scratch the Vinyl podcast, the STV crew; Looks back on all the amazing guests of their first year as a podcast, the John Lennon effect and what it will be like when the remaining Beatles are no longer here with us, the impact that this show has had on THE WORLD, can Brooke be censored, Cain and Randy may be co-producing new m…
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EP #33 - Doctor Doctor Give Me the News with Guest Jeremy (Doc) Peterson
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53:59On this hilarious episode of the Scratch the Vinyl Podcast, the STV crew sits down with comedian/ring announcer/chiropractor/doctor, Jeremy (Doc) Peterson to talk about; The do's and don'ts of ring announcing, becoming a real comedian, whale mating noises on CD, chiropractors are real doctors, the state of comedy in the Lincoln area, what really ha…
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EP #32 - The Art of the Scream with guest Jesse Dean (Narcotic Self)
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58:23On this massive episode of the Scratch the Vinyl podcast, the STV crew sits down with Narcotic Self frontman and guitarist Jesse Dean to talk about; Turning tragedy into metal, mosh pit sex, discovering Nirvana for the first time, the art of screaming, why Nu Metal was so important to the kids of the early 2000's, Unplugged can be therapy, That tim…
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EP #31 - All I Want for Christmas is Scratched Vinyl
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47:15On this festive episode of the Scratch the Vinyl podcast, the STV crew gets in the holiday spirit to talk about; Favorite holiday albums / songs, Mariah Carey has been unleashed on us all, Sugar cookies and John Lennon, a past guest of the show is going through tough times, exclusive YouTube content, Brooke is a blooper reel at all times and SO MUC…
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EP #30 - Dirty Vinyl with our guests The Dirt Walkers
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49:21On this episode of the Scratch the Vinyl podcast, the STV crew sits down with country rock cover band "Dirt Walkers"; The early days as a metal band, father and son share the stage together, throwing drumsticks at your bandmates, that time Cain went to the Blair Witch Project three times in one day and SO MUCH MORE!!! Email us @scratchthevinylpodca…
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EP #29 - Thanksgiving Super Secret Bonus Episode
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58:43On this explosive bonus Thanksgiving episode of the Scratch the Vinyl podcast, the STV crew; Reflects on past shows, talk about what they are thankful for, the tops moments from the show so far according to the STV crew, who's the 5th Beatle on this show and SO MUCH MORE! Email us @[email protected]…
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EP #28 - Familiar Places and Different Faces with guest Pat Gray (owner of The Tam & Gray's Keg)
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1:02:18On this episode of the Scratch the Vinyl podcast, the STV crew brings Gray's Keg & The Tam owner Pat Gray in studio to talk about; The Battle of Bands, that time Barry Switzer was hiding out at Kelli's Pub?, buying The Keg and making it a music destination, why cover bands / songs are necessary to all bands, the genius of Billy Bacon, Cain is the i…
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EP #27 - Turning the Dial with guest Cole Moore
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57:42On this epic episode of the Scratch the Vinyl podcast, the STV crew chats with AM/FM guitar player Cole Moore about; Staying humble through success, where Lincoln used to go to get records, you can never have too many guitars, legends of the Lincoln cover band scene, that time Randy and Cole dressed up as members of Kiss, Brooke's mixed tapes and S…
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EP #26 - Read the Room with guest Dale Kovar
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52:42On this EXPLOSIVE episode of the Scratch the Vinyl podcast, the STV crew talk to 10/11 news producer and long time DJ Dale Kovar about; Everything karaoke and why it's important, being a strip club DJ, what happens behind the scenes at a news station?, a comedy revival may be coming to the Lincoln area, why shake hands when you can shake a crotch?,…
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EP #25 - Broken Hearts Club with guest Richard Bretta
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50:24On this life changing episode of the Scratch the Vinyl Podcast, the STV crew talks to a beloved Lincoln rocker Richard Bretta about; Having a massive heart attack recently, his time in Bondo Jovi and The NEW Jan Bradys, a major benefit coming up for Richard gets everyone all choked up, Cain welcomes Richard to the Broken Hearts Club, Why do backsta…
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EP #24 - Welcome Back to the Neighborhood with guests Sara Madsen and Brady Clark
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47:40On this episode of the Scratch the Vinyl Podcast, the STV crew is on location at Madsens Bowling and Billiards to talk to new owners Sara and Brady about; Giving up their lives in New York to come back and run a LEGENDARY northeast Lincoln business, a history lesson from Brady on a Lincoln music venue in the 60's, why is Polka so amazing?, STV gets…
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EP #23 - Next Stop New York with guest Michelle Colette Ingle
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48:56On this episode of the Scratch the Vinyl Podcast, the STV gets theatrical with our guest Michelle Colette Ingle as we dive into; What it takes to be a singer/actor on the big stage, Disney still rules, How to take rejection in the entertainment business, Karaoke with theatre students, Cain plays music for the ghosts of an extremely haunted location…
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EP #22 - The Prids Scratch the Vinyl with Us
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59:16On this mind blowing episode of the Scratch the Vinyl Podcast, the STV crew talks to seasoned post punk rock band "THE PRIDS" about; Their time in the Nebraska music scene, making the move to Portland Oregon after gaining success, that time Brooke met the band many years ago at a house party, the process of writing a song, being an indie band in a …
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EP #21 - Just a Man and His Guitar with guest Andrew Standley
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1:00:23On this Action Packed episode of the Scratch the Vinyl Podcast, the STV crew has an epic conversation with Andrew Standley (The mastermind behind one man band "ALLI and I")! Andrew brings a unique style to his acoustic songs as he blends acoustic punk with an element of americana. The crew covers a variety of things this episode; Andrew's relentles…
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EP #20 - Drums Drums Drums with guest Ron E Skoog
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53:23On this episode of the Scratch the Vinyl podcast, the STV crew sit down with Drummer Ron E Skoog (formerly of the band Groove Puppet) to talk about; Drumming in one of the most popular cover bands in Lincoln's history, horror stories and crazy moments, Randy comes back from a massive birthday weekend, Dave Grohl's new love child, why Static X is st…
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EP #19 - Swaying to the Music with guest Eric Wieland
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57:20On this explosive episode of the Scratch the Vinyl Podcast, the STV crew has Eric Wieland from the KZUM "Picks and Jams" radio show on to talk about; The state of local music today, a fitting farewell to Lincoln music pioneer Charlie Burton, CD's are making a massive comeback, discovering new music and how it can change you, the art of swaying to t…
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EP #18 - Get Hookt with Guest Chris Dittmer
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48:55On this amazing episode of the Scratch the Vinyl podcast, the STV crew talks to long time local rocker Chris Dittmer from Hookt about; Chris' music journey throughout the years, Kiss Army ranks, getting recognized by fans, the Nowhere Bar days, Cain strips down to only a diaper and SO MUCH MORE! Email us @[email protected]…
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On this episode of the Scratch the Vinyl Podcast, the STV crew; Says goodbye to summer and reflects on past episodes/guests, should Weird Al beef with Eminem?, Most memorable state fair concerts, is Brooke getting an STV face tattoo? and SO MUCH MORE!!! Email us @[email protected] Scratch the Vinyl Podcast
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EP #16 - Humble Heart and Blues Guitar with guest Levi William
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54:32On this EPIC episode of the Scratch the Vinyl podcast, the STV crew sits down with local blues elder statesman Levi William and talk about; Touring in Europe, Levi's career as a blues guitar player / guitar teacher, why family is so important, a "Brooke Delay" guitar pedal, Cain finally has a music fan and SO MUCH MORE!!! Email us @scratchthevinylp…
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EP #15 - Escaping the Hive with Guest Michael Beck
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54:37On this explosive episode of Scratch the Vinyl, the STV crew sits down with "Escape the Hive" frontman and music producer Michael Beck to talk about; Rockin' since the 80's, is the music business broke?, why you never eat truck stop potato salad at 3am, groupie etiquette, happy ending massages and SO MUCH MORE!! Email us @scratchthevinylpodcast@gma…
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EP #14 - Country Radio Still Rocks with guest Coryelle Thomas
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57:01On this EPIC episode of the Scratch the Vinyl podcast, the STV crew sit down with 96.9 morning show host Coryelle Thomas and discuss; Country Radio and why it's still great, Estate sale etiquette, are all women werewolves?, The Red Clay Strays, How often do we shower and SO MUCH MORE! Email us @[email protected]…
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EP #13 - Blazin' the Radio Trail with guest EJ Marshall
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51:15On this episode of Scratch the Vinyl, the STV crew; Talks to Local radio trailblazer EJ Marshall about his time on the radio, the famous Creed or Seed contest, throwing up at the playboy mansion and SO MUCH MORE!!! Email us @[email protected] Scratch the Vinyl Podcast
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EP #12 - Sing Like It's Your Last Time with guest Zach Broshears
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46:33On this mind blowing episode of Scratch the Vinyl, the STV crew talks to former Flannel Channel lead man about; The inception of the popular 90's cover band, Zach's musical journey thus far, lady's underware vs guitar, the catalyst for becoming a great band and SO MUCH MORE! Email us @[email protected]…
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EP #11 - No Boundaries with guests Preston and Brent (Again for the First Time)
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45:12On this mind blowing episode of Scratch the Vinyl, the STV crew sits down with Brent and Preston from the Christian rock band "Again for the First Time" to talk about; Eminem's new album, is Creed a Christian band?, how Brent and Preston got into music, should Cain start a Rap Rock band that only sings Hymns and SO MUCH MORE!!!! Email us @scratchth…
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On this dynamite episode of Scratch the Vinyl, the STV crew talks about how important soundtracks are to EVERYTHING!!!! Email us @[email protected] Scratch the Vinyl Podcast
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EP #9 - A Worthy Adversary with guest Matt Lehnert
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46:59On this episode of Scratch the Vinyl, the STV crew sits down with musician Matt Lehnert to talk about; The unveiling of a new country bar in town, Matt's journey as a musician. red dirt country, why lyrics are everything, Cain lets the cat out of the bag on the city's plan to build a wall and SO MUCH MORE! Email us @[email protected]…
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EP #8 - Retired and Loving It with guest Todd Guthrie
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1:01:24On this episode of Scratch the Vinyl, Mr Chill and Cain sit down with guest Todd Guthrie to chat about; The upcoming benefit for Spina Bifida, Todd retires as a welder to become the musician he always knew he was, Autism and how it can change the family dynamic, another rock multi-talented vocalist gone too soon and SO MUCH MORE! Email us @scratcht…
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EP #7 - Chris Scheidies Scratches the Vinyl With Us
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50:13On this action packed episode of Scratch the Vinyl, the STV crew sits down with guest Chris Scheidies. Chris is a music producer, Berklee college of music alum and Bass Player formerly of Flannel Channel Email us @[email protected] Scratch the Vinyl Podcast
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On this episode of Scratch the Vinyl, the crew discusses; why live music is better, Cain gets free tickets from an unlikely place, is Greta Van Fleet better than Smashing Pumpkins live and SO MUCH MORE!!! Email us @[email protected] Scratch the Vinyl Podcast
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EP #5 - All Aboard the Pearl Parade with guest Noah Trumble
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1:06:04On this episode of Scratch the Vinyl; The crew sits down with the lead singer of the rock band Pearl Parade!! Email us @[email protected] Scratch the Vinyl Podcast
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On this episode of Scratch the Vinyl; Brooke has no rhythm, Greta Van Fleet the new super band?, British bands are better, the time Eric Clapton threw a fit over Jimi Hendrix and SO MUCH MORE! Email us @[email protected] Scratch the Vinyl Podcast
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On this episode of Scratch the Vinyl; Randy goes to Vegas, The day the music actually died, a farmer tells Cain how to play a song, Nebraska has a ton of talent and SO much more! Email us @[email protected] Scratch the Vinyl Podcast
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