Record Collecting in the 21st Century
Whether you're a lifelong vinyl enthusiast or just discovering the magic of records, Record Collecting in the 21st Century is your guide to the hobby.
Join Paul Ressler and other passionate collectors as they explore rare finds, hidden gems, record grading, turntable setup, preservation, new releases, and the stories behind the music. Featuring expert guests, practical advice, and lively conversations, every episode celebrates the culture, history, and thrill of collecting vinyl in today's world. But collecting records is about more than simply owning music. It's about the hunt. It's the excitement of walking into a record shop and finding something you've been searching for, the surprise of discovering an album you never knew existed, and the stories that come with every sleeve, pressing, and well-worn copy.
From vintage treasures and valuable first pressings to today's independent releases and Record Store Day exclusives, Record Collecting in the 21st Century looks at what makes vinyl more than a format. It's a culture. It's a community. It's a lifelong passion.
Whether you're a lifelong vinyl enthusiast or just discovering the magic of records, Record Collecting in the 21st Century is your guide to the hobby.
Join Paul Ressler and other passionate collectors as they explore rare finds, hidden gems, record grading, turntable setup, preservation, new releases, and the stories behind the music. Featuring expert guests, practical advice, and lively conversations, every episode celebrates the culture, history, and thrill of collecting vinyl in today's world. But collecting records is about more than simply owning music. It's about the hunt. It's the excitement of walking into a record shop and finding something you've been searching for, the surprise of discovering an album you never knew existed, and the stories that come with every sleeve, pressing, and well-worn copy.
From vintage treasures and valuable first pressings to today's independent releases and Record Store Day exclusives, Record Collecting in the 21st Century looks at what makes vinyl more than a format. It's a culture. It's a community. It's a lifelong passion.
Host Paul Ressler
Paul Ressler is a veteran of both the Vietnam war and record collecting, who despite his blindness never lost sight of the joys of life.
His love of music has led him to many ventures including being a producer/manager of several artists including Lynn Lockamy and is the host of his own internet radio show the soul posse, with this podcast being his latest venture.
Paul Ressler is a veteran of both the Vietnam war and record collecting, who despite his blindness never lost sight of the joys of life.
His love of music has led him to many ventures including being a producer/manager of several artists including Lynn Lockamy and is the host of his own internet radio show the soul posse, with this podcast being his latest venture.
Co-Host Michael Havardansky
While Paul is the master record collector, Michael Havardansky can be considered something of an apprentice.
The man is an aspiring voice actor who got his start in various theatre productions in Kelsey Theatre such as Rent and Anything Goes.
The Soul Posse was his first big break in VA work and he's eager as can be for this podcast.
While Paul is the master record collector, Michael Havardansky can be considered something of an apprentice.
The man is an aspiring voice actor who got his start in various theatre productions in Kelsey Theatre such as Rent and Anything Goes.
The Soul Posse was his first big break in VA work and he's eager as can be for this podcast.
