Episodes

  • Ep. 22: Year in Review (Video)
    Jan 1 2026

    It’s the Vinyl Curriculum year wrap-up 🎶 Logan and Jim look back on the highs and lows of the year in music, revisiting some of their favorite songs, cringing at a few of the worst picks, and breaking down their music app wraps to see what they actually listened to all year long. From surprising standouts to questionable skips, this episode puts a bow on the year and sets the tone for what’s next on Vinyl Curriculum.#VinylCurriculum #YearInReview #MusicPodcast #BestSongs #WorstSongs #MusicWrap #PodcastEpisode #MusicTalk

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    53 mins
  • Ep. 22: Year in Review
    Dec 30 2025

    It’s the Vinyl Curriculum year wrap-up 🎶 Logan and Jim look back on the highs and lows of the year in music, revisiting some of their favorite songs, cringing at a few of the worst picks, and breaking down their music app wraps to see what they actually listened to all year long. From surprising standouts to questionable skips, this episode puts a bow on the year and sets the tone for what’s next on Vinyl Curriculum.#VinylCurriculum #YearInReview #MusicPodcast #BestSongs #WorstSongs #MusicWrap #PodcastEpisode #MusicTalk

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    53 mins
  • Ep. 21: Holiday Special
    Dec 18 2025

    Vinyl Curriculum celebrates the season with its first-ever Holiday Special. In this episode, Logan and Jim step away from the usual artist-focused format and review some of Jim’s favorite holiday songs, breaking down the music, memories, and meaning behind each track. From timeless Christmas classics to personal favorites, it’s a festive conversation filled with nostalgia, vinyl, and holiday spirit.


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    • ⁠⁠Spotify Playlist⁠⁠
    • ⁠⁠Apple Music Playlist⁠⁠
    • ⁠⁠⁠Vinyl Curriculum Website


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    48 mins
  • Ep. 20: The Blues Brothers
    Nov 6 2025

    Season 1 wraps up with a full tank of soul and a dash of chaos! 🚗💨 Logan gets a second shot at picking the tunes—this time, the Blues Brothers soundtrack—while Jim grabs the clipboard to do the grading. Will Logan redeem himself, or crash and burn in a cloud of rhythm and blues? 🎷


    Want to listen to the playlist?

    • ⁠Spotify Playlist⁠
    • ⁠Apple Music Playlist⁠
    • ⁠⁠Vinyl Curriculum Website
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    56 mins
  • Ep. 19: The Unforgettable Fire
    Oct 30 2025

    Episode 19 of The Vinyl Curriculum dives into U2’s The Unforgettable Fire. Jim insists it’s a masterpiece; Logan’s just hoping to stay awake till the last track. 🔥 Will he finally appreciate a full album? Tune in and find out!

    Want to listen to the playlist?

    • Spotify Playlist
    • Apple Music Playlist
    • ⁠Vinyl Curriculum Website


    #U2 #UnforgettableFire #TheVinylCurriculum #80sRock #MusicPodcast #VinylCommunity #StorytellingThroughMusic #LoganNoEmotion #JimLosesIt


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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Ep. 18: Piano Man
    Oct 23 2025

    In this week’s episode of The Vinyl Curriculum, Logan and Jim take a deep dive into Billy Joel’s iconic album Piano Man. From the heartfelt storytelling of the title track to the vivid characters scattered throughout the record, Jim passionately breaks down Joel’s genius — while Logan, as usual, keeps his trademark poker face. His lack of emotion drives Jim up the wall as he tries to get Logan to feel the music instead of just analyzing it. The result? A hilarious mix of frustration, laughter, and genuine appreciation for one of the greatest singer-songwriters of all time.

    Listen to the Spotify Playlist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen to the Apple Music Playlist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit the Vinyl Curriculum Landing Page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


    #BillyJoel #PianoMan #TheVinylCurriculum #ClassicRock #MusicPodcast #VinylCommunity #StorytellingThroughMusic #LoganNoEmotion #JimLosesIt

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    49 mins
  • Ep. 17: Bat Out of Hell
    Oct 16 2025

    In this episode of The Vinyl Curriculum, Jim and Logan switch things up with a full-album experience. Jim plays Bat Out of Hell by Meat Loaf from start to finish, guiding Logan through one of rock’s most iconic and theatrical records. From epic ballads to explosive anthems, the duo dives into the stories, sound, and legacy of this larger-than-life masterpiece. Tune in as they try something new—listening to and discussing an album in its entirety.


    Listen to the Spotify Playlist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen to the Apple Music Playlist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit the Vinyl Curriculum Landing Page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


    #TheVinylCurriculum #BatOutOfHell #MeatLoaf #ClassicRock #FullAlbumListen #VinylRecords #AlbumExperience #RockHistory #NowSpinning #MusicPodcast #TurntableTalks #VinylCommunity


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    40 mins
  • Ep. 16: Early 90s Alt-Rock
    Oct 9 2025

    This week on The Vinyl Curriculum, Logan and Jim spin back to the early 1990s — a transformative era when alternative rock broke through the mainstream and redefined the sound of a generation. From the gritty Seattle grunge scene to jangly college radio hits and boundary-pushing indie acts, we trace how bands like Nirvana, Pearl Jam, R.E.M., and The Smashing Pumpkins shaped music history and influenced countless artists that followed.

    We’ll unpack the cultural movements, sonic experimentation, and rebellious energy that fueled this alt-rock explosion — plus share personal stories and deep-cut recommendations you won’t want to miss.


    Listen to the Spotify Playlist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen to the Apple Music Playlist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit the Vinyl Curriculum Landing Page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


    #VinylCurriculum #AltRock #90sMusic #Grunge #AlternativeRock #Podcast #MusicHistory #Nirvana #PearlJam #REM #SmashingPumpkins #90sAlternative

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    51 mins