Best Scratch The Vinyl Podcasts (2025)

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EP #69 - Local Metal is Very Much Alive with guest Ted Vergith 54:05

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6h ago54:05

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On this face melting metal edition of the Scratch the Vinyl podcast, the STV crew talks with "Phantom" frontman Ted Vergith about; The STV crew takes over the local airways with nothing but vinyl records, what the "Dirtfedd" reunion has done for local metal immediately, Cain tries to get TED to spill the beans on the inner workings of something big…

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EP #68 - Who the Heck is Bonesaw with guest Mike Elfers 1:01:36

6d ago1:01:36

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On this epic episode of the Scratch the Vinyl podcast, the STV crew chats with Mike Elfers (Vempire, Thirst Things First, JV Allstars, Pure Brown and The Killigans) about; The power of Nintendo tunes in our musical muscle memory, that time Randy played arena football, Prince brings the internet trolls out of their caves, Spotify is listening to you…

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EP #67 - The P is Silent with guest Justin "PFLAMES" Powell 58:14

15d ago58:14

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On this episode of the Scratch the Vinyl podcast, the STV crew chats with hip hop artist Justin Powell aka PFlames about; Dealing with grief and depression through songwriting, Prince was a legit guitar powerhouse, Insurance sales bring on an unlikely conversation with a women over the phone, Cain has an unfortunate wardrobe malfunction, why the le…

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EP #66 - No Guest No Problem 1:06:00

22d ago1:06:00

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On this episode of the Scratch the Vinyl Podcast, the STV crew proves that they don't need a guest to have fun as they talk about; Cain goes to the Creed show, Brooke has super scissoring powers, Randy is the meat in a sister sandwich, legendary albums in the STV hosts collections, Manifesting the biggest guests and shows imaginable and SO MUCH MOR…

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EP #65 - Dirtfedd Is So Back with guests Brock Wettstead and Brian Luginbill 50:17

29d ago50:17

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On this unforgettable episode of the Scratch the Vinyl podcast, the STV crew talks with "Dirtfedd" drummer Brock Wettstead and guitar player Brian Luginbill about; STV manifests a Dirtfedd reunion, the effect Ozzy had on metal with his legacy, Cain and Brooke go undercover at the Lincoln Zoo, Randy reflects on his time as a promoter of metal in the…

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EP #64 - More Than a Music Librarian with guest Scott Scholz 1:08:52

1M ago1:08:52

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On this episode of the Scratch the Vinyl podcast, the STV crew talks to experimental musician and music librarian Scott Scholz about; The Polley Music library and why you should care about this amazing program, Randy returns from his latest stint in the World Series of Poker, playing medieval instruments and learning sounds from all over the world,…

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EP #63 - Kiss, the Wiggles and a Taste For Chrome with guests Twisted Chrome 1:01:32

1M ago1:01:32

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On this explosive episode of the Scratch the Vinyl podcast, the STV crew chats it up with the band "Twisted Chrome" about; Kiss is the new Beatles for many rock bands today, an unlikely influence that shaped your new favorite weather man, Cain finally masters his potato salad recipe, Brooke wants to shine bowling balls full time, record snobbery ca…

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EP #62 - Collect Call From with guests Calling Connecticut 55:02

2M ago55:02

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On this episode of the Scratch the Vinyl podcast, the STV crew sits down with Kearney based alternative rock band "Calling Connecticut to talk about; Naming the band after cold calling random numbers in Connecticut, the difference in music scenes west of Lincoln, naughty bandmate vs bass guitar, how to drink and perform live, Gangsta's Paradise is …

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EP #61- Long Hair and Don't Care with guests Cyphen 1:03:16

2M ago1:03:16

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On this EPIC 4th of July episode of the Scratch the Vinyl podcast, the STV crew talks to Bryant and Cody from the metal band "Cyphen" about; The journey to becoming one of Lincoln's favorite homegrown metal bands, hair helicopters make great fans, Cain huffs gasoline to stop writers block, Randy returns from a huge weekend playing in the world seri…

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EP #60 - To Hell with Bach with guests Helen Bach 48:52

2M ago48:52

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On this episode of the Scratch the Vinyl podcast, the STV crew chats with members of the band "Helen Bach" about; It's pronouced "Hell N Back", naming instruments, summer gigs can be deadly, Brooke may have found a future ex husband with Paulie , everything we say turns out pervy, Michael Jackson's influence on everyone, Cain apologizes to Brooke a…

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EP #59 - Kick Flip Heroes with guests Ian and Donny from "Pop Shove-It" 54:06

2M ago54:06

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On this epic episode of the Scratch the Vinyl podcast, the STV crew sits down with Ian and Donny from the Omaha based pop punk cover band "Pop Shove-it" to talk about; Yacht rock is actually cool, Tony Hawk Pro Skater is the soundtrack GOAT, Barbie shows at the Ding a Ling bar, how does one become a lead guitar player, Brooke still struts her stuff…

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EP #58 - Now You're Playing With Power with guest Tom Adelman 50:44

3M ago50:44

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On this explosive episode of the Scratch the Vinyl podcast, the STV crew brings on Tom Adelman (Pure Brown, The Midland Band) to talk about; Video game music and why the original nintendo did it better, Cain finds Weird AL vinyl gold, Tom's journey as a musician so far, Bodega's has new life with new owners, how long should one wait to play brand n…

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EP #57 - Slackin' Off with guest David Rabe 1:04:53

3M ago1:04:53

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On this epic episode of the Scratch the Vinyl podcast, the STV crew brings KZUM's very own David Rabe from "The Slacker Morning Show'' into the studio to talk about; Community radio at it's finest, why music award shows suck now, Brooke starts an epic mosh pit, Cain has an epic beef that may come back to haunt him, Taylor Swift is a more than a pre…

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EP #56 - The Bus Driver and The Merch Girl with guests Ian Lee and Sarah Sargent 54:25

3M ago54:25

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On this legendary episode of the Scratch the Vinyl podcast, the STV crew interview husband and wife rock duo Ian Lee and Sarah Sargent from the band "The Cle Elum" and chat with them about; Going from the tour bus driver and the merch manager to lead singer and drummer of their own rock band, how the latest tour went with Nada Surf, Cain's dog eats…

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EP #55 - Scratch and Sniff Vinyl with guests Jamin and Deborah Schrader 59:31

3M ago59:31

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On this unforgettable episode of the Scratch the Vinyl podcast, the STV crew form a new friendship with Jamin and Deborah Schrader (a husband and wife duo) from the band "Audation" and chat about; Midwest life as we see it, emotion is the keys to amazing lyrics, Cain wants scratch and sniff tattoos that smell like vinyl records, Audation's journey …

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EP #54 - The Journey of a Blues Man with guest Tim Budig 53:11

4M ago53:11

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On this amazing episode of the Scratch the Vinyl Podcast, the STV crew sits down with Lincoln blues man Tim Budig to talk about; Playing with Sean Holt and the Tear Drops, Magic Slim has the BEST video of all time on YouTube, that time Baby Jason nearly ran Tim out of an open mic night, Cain finds gold at the record store, Brooke may be starting an…

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EP #53 - Escaped The Hive Again with guest Michael Beck 1:03:35

4M ago1:03:35

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On this momentous episode of the Scratch the Vinyl podcast, Escape the Hive vocalist Michael Beck RETURNS to the show to talk to the STV crew about; The current tour with the band, what is Alice Cooper really like behind the scenes?, Brooke turns golf into a full contact sport, that time Michael and friends "terrorized" the Nebraska campus with a l…

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EP #52 - A Little Elvis in Everyone with guest Bill Chrastil 50:30

4M ago50:30

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On 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 50:52

4M ago50:52

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On 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 1:02:36

4M ago1:02:36

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On 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 50:47

5M ago50:47

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On 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 54:54

5M ago54:54

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On 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 1:20:21

5M ago1:20:21

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On 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 50:31

5M ago50:31

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On 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 55:51

6M ago55:51

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On 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 43:34

6M ago43:34

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On 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 1:07:57

6M ago1:07:57

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On 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 54:45

6M ago54:45

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On 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 1:17:51

7M ago1:17:51

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On 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 1:09:35

7M ago1:09:35

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On 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 1:03:03

7M ago1:03:03

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On 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 57:16

7M ago57:16

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On 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 45:26

8M ago45:26

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On 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 50:27

8M ago50:27

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On 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 47:37

8M ago47:37

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On 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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EP #34 - Scratching the Vinyl on 2024 52:57

8M ago52:57

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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 53:59

8M ago53:59

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On 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) 58:23

9M ago58:23

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On 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 47:15

9M ago47:15

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On 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 49:21

9M ago49:21

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On 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 58:43

9M ago58:43

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On 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) 1:02:18

9M ago1:02:18

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On 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 57:42

10M ago57:42

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On 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 52:42

10M ago52:42

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On 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 50:24

10M ago50:24

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On 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 47:40

10M ago47:40

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On 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 48:56

11M ago48:56

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On 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 59:16

11M ago59:16

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On 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 1:00:23

11M ago1:00:23

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On 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 53:23

11M ago53:23

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On 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…