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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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Ep556: Shapel Lacey - Punk, Comedy & Rising Above

Jul 20, 2026

Comedian Shapel Lacey discusses the power of music, inspiration and how a 1981 Black Flag video sparked a lifelong punk obsession that shaped his identity, art, and resilience.

Shapel Lacey tour dates  |  comedy special  |  Mad Peaceful band

Topics Include:

  • Talks local record stores, Amoeba, old Sunset location
  • Discovers deep-cut Swedish hardcore at Eastside Records, Arizona
  • Reflects on pre-streaming era, hunting records in person
  • Notices rosary on Crash's grave, debates his beliefs
  • Traces punk discovery to junior high guitar class
  • Friend introduces him to ska punk, then Black Flag
  • Watches 1981 Target video of Rollins-era Black Flag
  • Rise Above vocals trigger emotional, tearful revelation
  • Explains Black Flag filled a void from turbulent childhood
  • Contrasts Korn/Deftones' anger with punk's empowering message
  • Credits Rollins with teaching self-understanding and personal growth
  • Recalls performing onstage with Rollins at Ohio festival
  • Anger management counselor used Rollins to redirect his aggression
  • Growing up Black, punk, skateboarding in Arizona desert
  • Faced criticism from all sides for musical taste
  • Explored funk, hip-hop, grunge without genre boundaries
  • Connects N.W.A. and Black Flag's shared themes of injustice
  • Discusses punk and hip-hop confronting police brutality parallels
  • Champions open-mindedness across seemingly opposite music scenes
  • Describes local DIY scene at Mesa's Nile basement
  • Panhandled for five dollars to attend all-ages shows
  • Cheerleading came after punk, called "most punk rock" act
  • Discusses tattoos, straight-edge culture, Minor Threat connection
  • Shares personal encounters meeting Henry Rollins and Ian MacKaye
  • Praises Rollins and MacKaye's discipline, historical knowledge, friendship
  • Draws parallels between punk and comedy's DIY authenticity
  • Talks band Mad Peaceful, growing sold-out comedy success
  • Discusses Australia tour interest, interview wrap up

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