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THE BLACK & WYATT RECORDS PODCAST

THE BLACK & WYATT RECORDS PODCAST

Written by: Mike McCarthy
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Rock and Roll continues to thrive in Memphis and is the dominant genre for many Memphians, particularly those living in Midtown Memphis. Gonerfest has been held every September since 2004. Midtown has two great record stores - Goner Records and Shangri-la Records and a host of noted studios that include Ardent, Sam Phillips and Sun. Many of our artists record in home studios.

Mike McCarthy, a notorious filmmaker, sculptor and musician, has been an observer and participant in the Memphis garage/punk scene since the early 1990’s. In 2023, our label began this podcast series where Mike interviews musicians and observers of Rock and Roll. The club/venue scene, past (Antenna, Barristers, Buccaneer, etc.) and present (HiTone, Lamplighter, Railgarten, B-side, etc.), features prominently in many of the podcasts.

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Episodes
  • The Black and Wyatt Records Podcast-Turnt

    The Black and Wyatt Records Podcast-Turnt
    Dec 14 2025

    Welcome to the Black and Wyatt Records podcast! This week, host Mike McCarthy talks with members of Midtown Memphis legendary rock ‘n’ roll band, Turnt. Ross Johnson, Hans Faulhaber and Bill Webb, Jr. discuss their personal histories and their residency at the Lamplighter Lounge. Early in the podcast, original member, Scott Taylor, calls in to discuss Butter Knuckles, the loss of band member Jimmy Enck, and dressing up on stage as the Seven Dwarves. Scott talks about a new recording studio in 2026. Ross will be on 91.7 on Alex Chilton’s birthday on December 27th, and Turnt will be performing at the Lamplighter.

    Podcast Song Cues:

    1. 12 Hours on a Respirator (01:02)

    2. I Said No (14:57)

    3. Monkey Speaks His Mind (21:23)

    4. Scott Taylor Calls In (30:26)

    5. Bad Girl (40:07)

    6. Forehead (01:00:13)

    7. I Had a Dream (01:10:05)

    8. Methadone Take Out Card (01:27:36)

    9. Could Have Been a Pimp (01:46:44)

    10. Sorry (02:21:25)

    11. If You Don’t Wanna, We’re Not Gonna (02:12:08)

    12. What Love Becomes (02:31:06)

    13. All Tore Down (02:48:42)
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    2 hrs and 59 mins
  • The Black and Wyatt Records Podcast-The Marcialyns

    The Black and Wyatt Records Podcast-The Marcialyns
    Dec 1 2025

    Welcome to latest the Black and Wyatt Records podcast. This week host Mike McCarthy talks with guests Marilyn Albert of the Marilyns and Marcia Clifton Faulhaber of the Klitz about their new band, the Marcialyns. Marilyn talks about her first gig at Mongo’s Pizza, her friendship with Paul Burlison and growing up in Whitehaven. Marcia discusses the origins of the Klitz, the first all-girl punk band, growing up on Hawthorne Street with her sister, Gail, and performing at the Antenna Club. Marcia also talks about a new Klitz documentary in the making called “Say the Name”.
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    2 hrs and 15 mins
  • The Black and Wyatt Records Podcast-Jim Cole

    The Black and Wyatt Records Podcast-Jim Cole
    Sep 27 2025

    Welcome to the latest episode of the Black and Wyatt Records podcast! This week Mike McCarthy and co-host, Frank Bruno, talk with music historian, record collector and photographer, Jim Cole, about growing up in Memphis, working at River city Records and the rebirth of Sun Records. Jim talks about Rufus Thomas, Ike Turner and Roscoe Gordon. Jim has photographed bands such as ‘68 Comeback, Fireworks and the Oblivians, as well as assignments for CNN and Playboy magazine.
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    2 hrs and 13 mins
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