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The Vinyl Guide

If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for you. Nate Goyer is The Vinyl Guide and discusses all things music and record-related. Nate is a 40+ year vinyl collector, owns some of the most highly desired titles and enjoys them thoroughly. The Vinyl Guide is his journey through the history of music to speak with the artists and technicians who made music history and get the stories behind the records.

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Ep552: The Gospel According to Swamp Dogg

Jun 15, 2026

Jerry "Swamp Dogg" Williams Jr opens up about his new album "Contemplates the Afterlife," reflecting on death, faith, and a 70-year career that's produced over 2,000 songs.

Extended and high resolution podcast at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide

Topics Include:

  • New album, Swamp Dogg Contemplates the Afterlife, drops on S-Curve
  • Swamp Dogg shares wild theories on what happens after death
  • He opens up about faith, doubt, and fear of dying
  • Reveals he's written over 2,000 songs across 31 albums
  • His very first record came out way back in 1954
  • Stories of opening for Sam Cooke and Larry Williams
  • Names the R&B legends who shaped his sound early on
  • Louis Jordan's band once crashed at his childhood home
  • Tells the story of the worst gig of his life
  • A gorilla costume gets stabbed onstage — true story
  • Joining a traveling sideshow for five dollars a night
  • Discusses which Swamp Dogg records collectors hunt hardest today
  • Bob Dylan secretly covered one of his songs years ago
  • Bonds with the host over their shared Australia connection
  • Reveals his wild Beatles-cover novelty record made in Australia
  • Explains how the record business vanished almost overnight
  • Teases new Trinidad soca album and Black Grass II
  • Black Grass II will feature Steve Earle and Margo Price
  • Talks new collaboration album with Eli "Paperboy" Reed
  • Reflects on his Nixon protest era and Jane Fonda ties
  • Looks back on going broke after getting rich fast
  • Recalls producing hit records for Gene Pitney and others
  • Shares fond memories of legendary producer Jerry Wexler
  • The stopwatch story behind his studio recording ritual
  • On Phil Spector's massive ego and Wall of Sound
  • Reveals which British acts covered his songs in the '60s
  • Talks favorite record stores and his 100-record jukebox
  • Hunting down rare 45s worth up to $1,000
  • The story behind his dance hit "Let's Do the Wobble"
  • Closes with favorite love songs and a wild birthday coincidence

Extended and high resolution version of this podcast is available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide