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4 Turntables and a Microphone Podcast

92 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago -

Five guys having a weekly discussion on all things music and their love for collecting vinyl. Vinyl history, crate-digging, artist spotlights, top albums, audio setups and gear, spotlights on record stores, we'll have it all!

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You Said U2 - '21 Week 07 Part 2 - Best Song From the Year We Were Born

February 24, 2021 11:00 - 48 minutes - 39 MB

In the conclusion of this week's episode, we discuss our favourite songs from the year we were born for the 4TAAM Top 15. We end things off with This Week in Music History. Check Us Out on Social Media: https://linktr.ee/4taam Listen to the 4TAAM Top 15 Playlist on Apple Music 

Just Too Late For My Parents- '21 Week 07 Part 1 - Super Dave Osborne, Bruno Mars, David Bowie, Happy Socks

February 21, 2021 11:00 - 42 minutes - 35.4 MB

In the first half of this week's episode, John goes over some pop-culture and current events from the year each of us was born. In this week's Music News, Dan explains how Bruno Mars catfishes an old lady and goes over the pricing structure of David Bowie socks. Check us out on social media: https://linktr.ee/4taam 

Well, That's What I Do - '21 Week 06 Part 2 - Top Songs You Love Because of Your Parents

February 17, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 51.5 MB

In the conclusion of this week's episode, our guest Shannon chose Songs You Love Because of Your Parents for the 4TAAM Top 15. The show closes out with Ricardo going over This Day in Music History. Listen to the 4TAAM Top 15 Playlist on Apple Music here. Redeem this week's digital download code: http://sleepless-records.com/artists/julytalk/redeem  Check us out on your favourite social media platform:  https://linktr.ee/4taam  

BC: Before Covid - '21 Week 06 Part 1 - Third Man Records, Music Inspired by Parents, Phil Collins, Super Mario, Nintendo

February 14, 2021 11:00 - 47 minutes - 38.5 MB

Justin's wife Shannon joins us this week where we discuss music inspired by our parents. Justin covers a story featuring Phil Collins in this week's Conspiracy Corner. We also listen to the music of Super Mario World, uncompressed, in all it's glory. Check out The Brickster on YouTube to hear the uncompressed Mario soundtrack: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdJnVvZwukFbTn56fRMBHEw Check us out on our social media: https://linktr.ee/4taam  

Those Drums Are So Tight - '21 Week 05 Part 2 - Best Drums, Jared Leto, Moist,

February 10, 2021 11:00 - 57 minutes - 46.7 MB

In the conclusion of this weeks episode, the guys discuss their favourite drummers and drum beats in the 4TAAM Top 15. The episode closes out with this week's Music News. Check out the 4TAAM Top 15 on iTunes Connect with us online: linktr.ee/4taam  This week's digital download code can be redeemed at: bleep.com/redeem/boc-thecampfireheadphase 

Stevie Wonder Is a Bat - '21 Week 05 Part 1 - Olivia Rodrigo, Celebrity Drummers, Stevie Wonder

February 07, 2021 11:00 - 40 minutes - 33 MB

Find out what the most expensive record ever sold on Discogs is in the first half of this week's episode. Dan introduces the guys to the hottest new song, Drivers License by Olivia Rodrigo. John shares a list of celebrity drummers and we try to figure out if Stevie Wonder is actually blind in this weeks Conspiracy Corner.  Check us out on social media: linktr.ee/4taam 

Oh My God, He Wrote a Song About Me! - - '21 Week 04 Part 2 - Best Songs Because of the Lyrics, Sup Pop Records

February 03, 2021 11:30 - 51 minutes - 42.6 MB

In the conclusion of this weeks episode, we discuss our favourite songs because of the lyrics in the 4TAAM Top 15. Sup Pop Records makes it into this weeks Music News. Check us out on our social media platforms: linktr.ee/4taam  This weeks digital download code can be redeemed at: codes.beggars.com  The 4TAAM Top 15 playlist on Apple Music

I Am Sam - '21 Week 04 Part 1 - Most Expensive Song Lyrics, Avril Lavigne, Music History

January 31, 2021 11:30 - 46 minutes - 39.1 MB

In Part 1 of this week's episode, we discuss what recording during the pandemic is like with our guest Sam Hillifer (www.samhillifer.com). We also look at the most expensive original song lyrics ever sold at auction. Is Avril Lavigne dead or alive? Find out in this weeks Conspiracy Corner. Lastly, Ricardo talks history with On This Day in Music History. Check us out on social media: linktr.ee/4taam 

Y Is For Janky - '21 Week 03 Part 2 - Nirvana, Top Grossing Concerts, Trump vs Biden, Beatallica

January 27, 2021 11:00 - 38 minutes - 31.4 MB

In the conclusion of this weeks episode, John goes over the the top grossing concert tours. Dan covers the Biden inauguration in Music News and On This Day in Music is covered by Ricardo Check us out on social media: linktr.ee/4taam Redeem this weeks digital download code: backtoblackvinyl.com

I Need a Cold Shower - '21 Week 03 Part 1 - The Grateful Dead, Top Romantic Songs for Intimate Times

January 24, 2021 11:00 - 43 minutes - 35 MB

Crate Diggin' and a Grateful Dead conspiracy theory start off this week's episode. Then it's time to turn the lights down, light a scented candle and cozy up for this weeks 4TAAM Top 15: top romantic songs to enjoy in intimate moments with your significant other in a friendly manner. Connect with us on social media: linktr.ee/4taam

John's Glutes Exposure - Part 2 - Top Female Fronted Bands, Twenty One Pilots, Jack White

January 20, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 52.2 MB

Things get a little chaotic in the conclusion of this weeks episode. Female fronted bands is the topic for the 4TAAM Top 15. In Music News, Dan explains how Twenty One Pilots made it into the Guinness Book of World Records. And, Ricardo dishes out some knowledge in This Week in Music History. Check us out on social media: linktr.ee/4taam Redeem this week's digital download here:  smarturl.it/bswslpredemption

Got 'Em, Need 'Em, Need 'Em - Part 1 - Mute Choir, The Eagles, Top Selling Albums of 2020

January 17, 2021 11:00 - 48 minutes - 40.2 MB

In the first half of this weeks episode, John introducing the guys to Toronto, ON band, Mute Choir. Just has a conspiracy about The Eagles and we look over the Top 40 Selling Albums of 2020. Check us out on social media: linktr.ee/4taam Watch Justin do the cinnamon challenge by clicking here.

David Bowie Tribute - Part 2 - Favourite David Bowie Songs, Music News, Kanye West

January 13, 2021 11:00 - 48 minutes - 38.7 MB

In the conclusion of this week's episode, the guys discuss their favourite David Bowie songs in the 4TAAM Top 15. Dan and Ricardo go over the music news and a music conspiracy featuring Kanye West is discussed. Check us out on social media: linktr.ee/4taam

David Bowie Tribute - Part 1 - David Bowie Fun Facts and Cover Songs

January 10, 2021 11:00 - 33 minutes - 27.8 MB

New for 2021: new format and new member, listen for more details.  We pay tribute to David Bowie in this week's episodes of the 4 Turntables and a Microphone podcast. The guys get discuss records they picked up during the holidays in Crate Diggin'. Dan goes over some fun facts about David Bowie and John challenges the guys to guess the top 10 Bowie cover songs. Check us out on social media: linktr.ee/4taam

Best of 2020 - Super Groups, Top 12 Cover Songs, Grand Funk Railroad, Chad Kroeger

December 27, 2020 22:01 - 43 minutes - 35.6 MB

The final episode of 2020 features some of our favourite clips from past episodes as well as some unheard audio that didn't make it in. Happy New Years from all of us here at 4 Turntables and a Microphone. Check us out on our social media: linktr.ee/4taam

Happy Holidays

December 21, 2020 01:20 - 57 minutes - 46.4 MB

Happy Holidays to all our listeners! In this episode, we discuss our favourite Christmas albums, which turns out to be harder than we thought. Our favourite holiday songs are discussed in the 4TAAM Top 12. Find out how much Neil Peart's drums are worth. Check us out on social media: linktr.ee/4taam This week's digital download: smarturl.it/dltrollsworldtour

Turning Japanese - Drake, Miley Cyrus, Yellow Magic Orchestra, Best Album Covers

December 13, 2020 21:16 - 1 hour - 82.5 MB

Justin from Pull the Plug Podcast joins us once again for our longest episode yet. John starts us off with guessing the best album covers of all time. For this week's 4TAAM Top 12 the guys had to do their research as they discuss music from Japan. And in this week in music, find out what Drake's side hustle is and who has the number one album on the rock music charts. Check us out on social media at: linktr.ee/4taam This weeks digital download link: lobstertheremin.bandcamp.com/yum

The AM Radio Version - Most No 1 Hits, Top 12 Bass Lines, Kylie Minogue

November 23, 2020 02:37 - 1 hour - 60 MB

And, we're back! It's been a hot minute since the guys got together to record a new episode, and due to the ongoing pandemic, this one was recorded remotely. Dan challenges the guys to guess who wrote the most number one singles. There's tons to discuss in crate diggin' this week. Ricardos choice for the 4TAAM Top 12 is bass lines and Dan discusses how some rappers aren't the sharpest tools in the shed in This Week in Music. Check us out on Social Media here: linktr.ee/4taam This weeks ...

1990's...John! - Top 90s Rap Songs, Stalker Songs

October 18, 2020 20:26 - 1 hour - 52.6 MB

In this weeks episode, Dan poses a question: When does a love song become a creepy stalker song? The guys discuss their favourite rap songs from the 90s, or 80s in John's case.  Check out our social media links: linktr.ee/4taam Digital Download link: www.4ad.com/codes

Farewell To A Legend - Eddie Van Halen; Top Songs by Canadian Artists, Dave Grohl vs Nandi Bushell

October 11, 2020 10:30 - 59 minutes - 50.5 MB

This weeks episode starts off with a tribute to guitar legend Eddie Van Halen. We discuss our favourite songs by Canadian artists in the 4TAAM Top 12 and check in on the epic drum battle between Dave Grohl and 10 year old Nandi Bushell. Check us out on social media: linktr.ee/4taam This week digital download code can be redeemed here: www.subpop.com/download_code

Farewell To A Legend - Eddi Van Halen; Top Songs by Canadian Artists, Dave Grohl vs Nandi Bushell

October 11, 2020 10:30 - 59 minutes - 50.5 MB

This weeks episode starts off with a tribute to guitar legend Eddie Van Halen. We discuss our favourite songs by Canadian artists in the 4TAAM Top 12 and check in on the epic drum battle between Dave Grohl and 10 year old Nandi Bushell. Check us out on social media: linktr.ee/4taam This week digital download code can be redeemed here: www.subpop.com/download_code

Just Bring Beer and We're Fine - Trance Music, Perfect Albums, Bill Murray, Billie Eilish

October 04, 2020 16:32 - 1 hour - 64.4 MB

The boys visit Ricardo's to record this weeks episode. We look at Buzzfeed's list of perfect albums and discuss our favourite Trance songs for the 4TAAM Top 12.  Check us out on social media: linktr.ee/4taam Check out the forums at tranceaddict.com Reedem the digital download: dropcards.com/vinyl/

What's In the Box? - Guitar Intros, Dr John, First Cars, Smashing Pumpkins, Lee Kerslake

September 27, 2020 18:56 - 1 hour - 60.1 MB

In this weeks episode, the guys start off randomly talking about their first cars. The best guitar intros is the topic for this week's 4TAAM Top 12. Ryan teaches us all about Dr John in his Left Field Feature. And find out the details to Smashing Pumpkins upcoming album in This Week in Music. This weeks digital download give-away link is www.backtoblackvinyl.com Check us out on our social media pages here: linktr.ee/4taam

Lilly Goes Crate Diggin' - Songs from Commercials, Toots Hibbert, Ronald Bell

September 20, 2020 10:30 - 1 hour - 57.7 MB

In this weeks episode, Dan takes his daughter Lilly Crate Diggin' and she tells us all about it. We discuss our favourite songs from television commercials in the 4TAAM Top 12. In This Week in Music, we pay tribute to two music legends who passed away.  You can visit our social media pages here: linktr.ee/4taam Try your luck at redeeming the digital download code here: www.wearevinyl.com

One Thousand Nine Hundred and Eighty - Record Store Day, Top Movie Theme Songs, Left Field Feature

September 06, 2020 10:30 - 1 hour - 85.3 MB

Strap yourselves in, 'cause this is a long one. The guys discuss Record Store Day and all the new albums they picked up. Ryan introduces a new segment to the podcast called Left Field Features. This weeks 4TAAM Top 12 is our favourite movie theme songs and Dan goes over This Week in Music and Recordversaries. The digital download giveaway link is: https://www.wearevinyl.com  Visit our social media here: https://linktr.ee/4taam

Do the Reggay - U Brown, Lee "Scratch" Perry, Junior Murvin, Bob Marley, Johnny Nash

August 30, 2020 10:30 - 59 minutes - 49.7 MB

Just 3 turntables this week as John is absent, but don't let that fool you. This episode is jam packed with tons of crate diggin', music news and all things Reggae in the 4TAAM Top 12.  Digital Download Giveaway (listen for the code): https://www.subpop.com/download_code Check out our social media: https://linktr.ee/4taam

Recordversary Mini Episode

August 23, 2020 10:30 - 6 minutes - 9.33 MB

The guys weren't able to get together this week, so Dan takes you through this weeks Recordversaries in this mini episode. Check out our social media links: https://linktr.ee/4taam

This Is Punk - The Ramones, The Clash, Elvis Costello, Iggy Pop

August 16, 2020 10:30 - 1 hour - 63.2 MB

In this week's episode, the guys discuss all things punk including their favourite punk songs for the 4TAAM Top 12. Ryan takes us through a brief history of punk and Dan debates how early Elvis Costello was punk.  Check out our social media links here: https://linktr.ee/4taam

Pullin' the Plug - Monkees, Kanye West, Chad Kroeger

August 09, 2020 10:30 - 1 hour - 62.7 MB

In this special crossover episode, we are joined by Justin from Pull The Plug podcast. Justin takes us through a guessing game of the top 10 deceased artists we all want to comeback to write one more song and dishes the dirt on Chad Kroeger. We look at our favourite acoustic songs for the 4TAAM Top 12 and discuss Kanye West's campaign.

Hold Me Closer, Tony Danza: NVMBR, Top Beach Songs

August 02, 2020 10:30 - 1 hour - 52.4 MB

In this weeks episode we welcome NVMBR to our show as our special guest and artist spotlight. We discuss our favourite beach songs for the 4TAAM Top 12 and Rufus Wainwright is in the news as he directs a 1500 person choir. Check out our social media by clicking here. Click here to check out some of NVMBR's music.

Hey SIRI - Motley Crüe, The Dirt; Top Alt Rock Female Artists

July 26, 2020 10:30 - 56 minutes - 48.3 MB

In this week's episode, the guys discuss which band they'd like to be a crew member of. Dan has a bit of a problem when it comes to David Bowie albums. We look at our favourite Alt Rock female artists for the 4TAAM Top 12.

This is Skynet - UFC Entrance Songs; Top 12 Songs to Get Your Blood Pumping, Formula 1

July 19, 2020 10:30 - 53 minutes - 45.5 MB

In this weeks episode the guys discuss what their UFC entrance songs would be. We look at the top songs to get your blood pumping in the 4TAAM Top 12 and Ryan discusses why nows the best time to get into Formula 1 Racing. Click here for all our links.

Mother Nature and the Hay Bales: Classic album artwork surprise; Top 12 Songs that made us give the artist a second look

July 12, 2020 10:30 - 1 hour - 56.3 MB

In this weeks episode, the guys reimagine their favourite songs in different genres. We look at the songs that made us take a second look at the artist for the 4TAAM Top 12 and the boys get a bit of a shock looking at a classic album gatefold. Click here for our social media links.

Happy Canada Day!

July 01, 2020 14:36 - 2 minutes - 1.92 MB

From all of us here at 4 Turntables and a Microphone Podcast, we'd like to wish you a safe and happy Canada Day!

Break the seal? The most expensive guitar in the world; Top 12 One Hit Wonders.

June 28, 2020 10:30 - 53 minutes - 44.8 MB

In this week's episode, the guys answer the age old question: To break the seal or keep it sealed? We discuss the most expensive guitar in the world and discuss our favourite one hit wonders in the 4TAAM Top 12. Click here to visit our social media pages

4TAAM Podcast Episode 5: Where Everybody Knows Your Name; Adam Jasim Artist Spotlight; Favourite TV Show Theme Songs

June 21, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 51.1 MB

This week, Adam Jasim joins us as our special guest. We’ll do a deep dive into his music career in the Artist Spotlight. We discuss our dream super groups. Our favourite TV Show theme songs is this weeks 4TAAM Top 12. And Ryan shares they best way to watch The Fast and the Furious, Tokyo Drift. Click here for all our social media links.

4TAAM Podcast Episode 4: The Rainbow Connection, Kacey Musgraves Artis Spotlight, Top 12 Morning Coffee Songs

June 14, 2020 10:00 - 54 minutes - 44 MB

In this episode, find out what the guys picked up in Crate Diggin', we go over a classic David Bowie release in This Week in Music, Morning Coffee Songs for the 4TAAM Top 12, and the Artist Spotlight is on Kacey Musgraves. If you'd like to hear John's singing impression of Kermit the Frog, be sure to listen to the end. 4TAAM Top 12 on Apple Music 4TAAM Top 12 on Spotify Click here for our social media links.

We're Moving to Sundays

June 10, 2020 10:00 - 37 seconds - 1.27 MB

Hey everyone, this is Dan from the 4 Turntables and a Microphone Podcast. Just a quick message to let you know that we’re moving to a Sunday release for all future episodes. In the meantime, feel free to check out some bonus content on our YouTube and Facebook pages. You can also find us on Twitter and Instagram. Click here for our Social Media Links Thanks for listening and we’ll see you on Sunday.

4TAAM Podcast Episode 3: This is not a band, this is a musical institution. Iron Maiden Spotlight, Most Embarrassing Albums, Top Cover Songs

June 03, 2020 10:00 - 53 minutes - 38 MB

Everyone has an embarrassing album in your collection, find out what the our is on this episode of the 4 Turntables and a Microphone Podcast. This is not a band, this is a musical institution: Iron Maiden Spotlight. Oops, she did it again, Britney beats out Gaga and our Top 12 Cover Songs. 4TAAM Top 12 Cover Song Playlists: Apple Music Spotify

4TAAM Podcast Episode 3: This is not a band, this is a musical institution. Iron Maiden Spotlight, Most Embarrassing Albums, Top Cover Songs

June 03, 2020 10:00 - 53 minutes - 38 MB

Everyone has an embarrassing album in your collection, find out what the our is on this episode of the 4 Turntables and a Microphone Podcast. This is not a band, this is a musical institution: Iron Maiden Spotlight. Oops, she did it again, Britney beats out Gaga and our Top 12 Cover Songs.

4TAAM Podcast Episode 2: An entry level Fluance is like an entry level Porsche. Boards of Canada Artist Spotlight, Top 12 Driving Songs.

May 27, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 45.1 MB

In the second episode of the 4TAAM Podcast, the guys go over their audio setups and Crate-Diggin' finds. Ryan shares his passion for Boards of Canada in the Artist Spotlight. Dan talks about this week in Vinyl History and the guys share their favourite Driving songs for the 4TAAM Top 12. 4TAAM Top 12 - Driving Songs Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/ca/playlist/4taam-top-12-driving-songs/pl.u-JvzPsJGBM2 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6sOPmzPVAL7lofJh44uTVU?si=9mQzXOmmSMu...

4TAAM Podcast Episode 1: An Intro; This Week in Music History, U2 Artist Spotlight, Top 12 Favourite Albums

May 18, 2020 03:50 - 1 hour - 48.9 MB

In the first episode of the 4 Turntables and a Microphone Podcast, Dan, Ryan, John and Ricardo introduce themselves. They look at this week in music history, a spotlight on U2, crate-diggin', and their favourite albums for the 4TAAM Top 12.   Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast!