Addicted to the Needle - The Podcast Where A Vinyl Addict Meets His Dealer

03/05/2024

New episode! No 119 is a very emotional episode. Our addict is an open book and speaks from the heart. Our dealer saves the day with great 45s for sale. Music lift the spirits of everyone through Soul, Garage and 60s Pop. Available here or from your favorite podcast app.

: https://www.mixcloud.com/AddictedToTheNeedle/addicted-to-the-needle-episode-119-something-out-of-nothing/

: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/addictedtotheneedle/episodes/2024-05-02T10_15_34-07_00

03/05/2024

New episode!

No 119 is a very emotional episode. Our addict is an open book and speaks from the heart. Our dealer saves the day with great 45’s for sale. Music lifts the spirits of everyone through Soul, Garage and 60’s Pop. Available here or from your favorite podcast app:

Mixcloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/AddictedToTheNeedle/addicted-to-the-needle-episode-119-something-out-of-nothing/

PodOmatic: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/addictedtotheneedle/episodes/2024-05-02T10_15_34-07_00

No 119 is a very emotional episode. Our addict is an open book and speaks from the heart. Our dealer saves the day with great 45s for sale. Music lift the spirits of everyone through Soul, Garage and 60s Pop.

20/04/2024

Do not panic! In this shop, records are not melting! Our addict Parka Pat fainted but he quickly recovered after having a donut.

20/04/2024

Strap yourself in! You are about to embark on a musical and emotional roller coaster. Hearts are poured out with musical interludes that infuse some positive vibes in the conversation.

Mixcloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/AddictedToTheNeedle/addicted-to-the-needle-episode-118-this-one-is-for-you-dad/

PodOmatic: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/addictedtotheneedle/episodes/2024-04-14T10_45_53-07_00

Strap yourself in! You are about to embark on a musical and emotional roller coaster. Hearts are poured out with musical interludes that infuse some positive vibes in the conversation.

28/03/2024

New episode! For the first time the roles are reversed! It's the dealer that owes the addict some dough. As payment, Ben offered Pat this incredibly rare French far-out psych record that has been on our addict's want list for ever. A mixed bag of other 50s and 60s goodness is also up for grabs. Available here or from favorite podcast app.

: https://www.mixcloud.com/AddictedToTheNeedle/addicted-to-the-needle-episode-117-out-of-

: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/addictedtotheneedle/episodes/2024-03-27T08_44_37-07_00

03/03/2024

In the latest episode of Addicted to the Needle, our addict Patrick talks about the touching moment when he met rap artist and talented music producer . Hear the whole story by clicking the links below or by downloading from your favorite podcast app.

Mixcloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/AddictedToTheNeedle/addicted-to-the-needle-episode-116-hit-the-road-pat-part-2/

PodOmatic: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/addictedtotheneedle/episodes/2024-02-23T15_47_24-08_00

24/02/2024

This is part 2 of our wacky duo's epic road trip to New Jersey. They still have plenty of stories to recount; some about records they added to their collection, some about the wonderful people they met along the way and a few about the tasty food they ingested. Sprinkled through their tales are the unmistakable vinyl bombs they picked up. Available here or from favorite podcast app.

Mixcloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/AddictedToTheNeedle/addicted-to-the-needle-episode-116-hit-the-road-pat-part-2/

PodOmatic: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/addictedtotheneedle/episodes/2024-02-23T15_47_24-08_00

This is part 2 of our wacky duo's epic road trip to New Jersey. They still have plenty of stories to recount; some about records they added to their collection, some about the wonderful people they met along the way and a few about the tasty food they ingested. Sprinkled through their tales are the....

05/02/2024

New episode! Ben and Pat embark on an epic road trip to New Jersey to have a look the most important 45 collection to hit the market in years. To say that this was an overwhelming experience is an understatement. Our enthusiastic duo were so eager to share their journey that they recorded their tale in the car on the way back. Available here or from your favorite podcast app.

Mixcloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/AddictedToTheNeedle/addicted-to-the-needle-episode-115-hit-the-road-pat/

PodOmatic: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/addictedtotheneedle/episodes/2024-02-05T08_18_46-08_00

Ben and Pat embark on an epic road trip to New Jersey to have a look the most important 45 collection to hit the market in years. To say that this was an overwhelming experience is an understatement. Our enthusiastic duo were so eager to share their journey that they recorded their tale in the car o...

24/01/2024

Day 1 of a mini road trip. The dealer and Pat, the addict hit the back roads of New York State. First stop: Utica.

24/01/2024

Addicted to the Needle ON THE ROAD! Anybody wanna take a guess where we’re going and what for?… okay yeah we’re going digging.

But first… Waffle House 🫡

22/01/2024

New episode is out!

Our favorite duo is ready to start 2024 with a bang. Their pursuit for those musical gems down the deep vinyl well will not slow down this year. Back with a slight tan from his recent trip to Caya Coco, our addict Pat is eager to hear what our dealer has in store for him. Ever heard of the Carolina S**g? If not, Professor Ben will explain. Available here or from your favorite podcast app.

Mixcloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/AddictedToTheNeedle/addicted-to-the-needle-episode-114-from-cuba-to-virginia/

PodOmatic: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/addictedtotheneedle/episodes/2024-01-21T18_53_09-08_00

Our favorite duo is ready to start 2024 with a bang. Their pursuit for those musical gems down the deep vinyl well will not slow down this year. Back with a slight tan from his recent trip to Caya Coco, our addict Pat is eager to hear what our dealer has in store for him. Ever heard of the Carolina....

18/12/2023

Another new episode? So soon? You better believe it!

Now and Then, Friends Agree

Plenty of surprises and games on this festive episode. Hot takes and strong opinions are debated. Will you agree with our dealer and our addict? Available here or on your favorite podcast app.

Mixcloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/AddictedToTheNeedle/addicted-to-the-needle-episode-113-now-and-then-friends-agree/

PodOmatic: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/addictedtotheneedle/episodes/2023-12-17T19_45_11-08_00

Plenty of surprises and games on this festive episode. Hot takes and strong opinions are debated. Will you agree with our dealer and our addict?

08/12/2023

New episode!!

Our dealer and addict team up to go on an epic record pick. This is record digging folklore. A once in a lifetime opportunity. One for the ages! Did we hype this episode too much? You be the judge. A hodgepodge of Psych, Soul, Garage and RnB will leave you wanting more. Available here or from your favorite podcast app.

Mixcloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/AddictedToTheNeedle/addicted-to-the-needle-episode-112-lost-in-disillusion/

PodOmatic: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/addictedtotheneedle/episodes/2023-12-07T18_19_11-08_00

Our dealer and addict team up to go on a epic record pick. This is record digging folklore. A once in a lifetime opportunity. One for the ages! Did we hype this episode too much? You be the judge. A hodgepodge of Psych, Soul, Garage and RnB will leave you wanting more.

20/11/2023

Episode 111 is out!

Pat and Ben open their Soul. The good, the bad and the ugly are all laid bare. No sugar coating here. One thing is certain, music is their therapy and serves to uplift their spirits. This episode delivers hope at a speed of 45rpm. Available here or from your favorite podcast provider.

Mixcloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/AddictedToTheNeedle/addicted-to-the-needle-episode-111-keep-on-keepin-it-real/

PodOmatic: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/addictedtotheneedle/episodes/2023-11-19T07_16_35-08_00

Pat and Ben open their Soul. The good, the bad and the ugly are all laid bare. No sugar coating here. One thing is certain, music is their therapy and serves to uplift their spirits. This episode delivers hope at a speed of 45rpm.

23/10/2023

New episode! Dance crazes were all the rage in the 60s, from the Hop Scotch to every jungle creature or barnyard animal imaginable. We have a few odd ones featured on this episode. Your typical addict / dealer banter is also at the rendezvous. Available here or from your favorite podcast provider.

Mixcloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/AddictedToTheNeedle/addicted-to-the-needle-episode-110-prance-like-a-primate/

PodOmatic: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/addictedtotheneedle/episodes/2023-10-18T06_51_13-07_00

Dance crazes were all the rage in the 60s, from the Hop Scotch to every jungle creature or barnyard animal imaginable. We have a few odd ones featured on this episode. Your typical addict / dealer banter is also at the rendezvous.

13/08/2023

New episode!!

Our addict Patrick just touched down from 2 weeks spent in Spain and will regale you with tales of his adventures. He brought back from a few records with him but he still has space in his DJ box and our dealer Ben is happy to provide him with some choice platters. 60s RnB, Garage and Psych is on the menu. Available here or from favorite podcast app.

Mixcloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/AddictedToTheNeedle/addicted-to-the-needle-episode-108-adicto-a-la-aguja/

PodOmatic: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/addictedtotheneedle/episodes/2023-08-13T10_20_31-07_00

Our addict Patrick just touched down from 2 weeks spent in Spain and will regale you with tales of his adventures. He brought back from a few records with him but he still has space in his DJ box and our dealer Ben is happy to provide him with some choice platters. 60s RnB, Garage and Psych is on th...

06/08/2023

To honor Ben, the dealer, our addict Pat went to the House of Pancakes... strike that... The Pancake House on his last full day in Barcelona. Notice the nod to Pink Floyd in the second photo.

03/08/2023

Thank you to the very talented photographer AND DJ, Eva Lussina, for immortalizing this moment at the YE-YÉ GIJÓN where our addict Patrick unleashes some Soul on the party goers.

27/07/2023

A record that was sold by our dealer is being played at YE-YÉ GIJÓN by the one and only Fonsoul!

27/07/2023

Episodes are coming out even while Patrick, our addict, is traveling! He's in the bus, as we speak, a little over 2 hours away from Gijon for the YE-YÉ GIJÓN 2023.

Episode 107 is available here or from your favorite podcast app.

Mixcloud: https://m.mixcloud.com/AddictedToTheNeedle/addicted-to-the-needle-episode-107-desperate-characters/

PodOmatic: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/addictedtotheneedle/episodes/2023-07-24T06_00_00-07_00

Every time the dealer and the addict meet, they are continuously amazed at how much solid 60s music is still out there, yet to be discovered. Pounding Northern Soul, French Ye-Ye, filthy raw RnB is ready to be unearthed.

21/07/2023

Our addict, international DJ Parka Pat, is off to Spain to spin at the YE-YÉ GIJÓN. He had to hit one last poutine before leaving.

18/07/2023

Special episode! Your two favorite addicts are reunited once again. Mod Marty and Parka Pat are back from another intense weekend of record digging and DJing in Toronto. Hear of all their wild tales of debauchery and mayhem. Available here or from your trusted podcast app.

Mixcloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/AddictedToTheNeedle/addicted-to-the-needle-episode-106-dudes-on-the-road/

PodOmatic: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/addictedtotheneedle/episodes/2023-07-17T18_58_06-07_00

Special episode! Your two favorite addicts are reunited once again. Mod Marty and Parka Pat are back from another intense weekend of record digging and DJing in Toronto. Hear of all their wild tales of debauchery and mayhem.

15/07/2023

Parka Pat live from Cornwall, Ontario!

Photo by the dealer.

06/07/2023

New episode! Our dealer Ben may have tied the knot but that doesn't slow him down from finding incredible records. He recently put his hands on a collection that came directly from a Detroit radio station. Any gems in there for our addict Pat? Available here or from your favorite podcast app.

Mixcloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/AddictedToTheNeedle/addicted-to-the-neddle-episode-105-shuffling-down-the-aisle/

PodOmatic: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/addictedtotheneedle/episodes/2023-07-06T07_30_25-07_00

Our dealer Ben may have tied the knot but that doesn't slow him down from finding incredible records. He recently put his hands on a collection that came directly from a Detroit radio station. Any gems in there for our addict Pat?

30/06/2023

Ah the smell of old vinyl... Parka Pat is in his element.

20/06/2023

New episode! For the first on this show, our dealer and our addict are going to spin a 45 that they have never heard before. A true mystery record. Nothing is know about the band, the song or the label. The world wide web offers no info. Curious? Download here or from your favorite podcast app.

Mixcloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/AddictedToTheNeedle/addicted-to-the-needle-episode-104-gambling-man/

PodOmatic: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/addictedtotheneedle/episodes/2023-06-19T18_51_58-07_00

For the first on this show, our dealer and our addict are going to spin a 45 that they have never heard before. A true mystery record. Nothing is know about the band, the song or the label. The world wide web offers no info. Curious? Just press play!

12/05/2023

New episode! Our vinyl ju**ie Patrick will need to take on a third job to pay for his out of control addiction. He's working out a payment plan for this huge Northern Soul anthem our dealer Ben has offered him. Pat has also put his hands on a seminal (and we don't use this word lightly) Garage bomb. Download here or from your favorite podcast app.

Mixcloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/AddictedToTheNeedle/addicted-to-the-neddle-episode-103-this-is-bad-ass/

PodOmatic: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/addictedtotheneedle/episodes/2023-05-12T06_31_54-07_00

Our vinyl ju**ie Patrick will need to take on a third job to pay for his out of control addiction. He's working out a payment plan for this huge Northern Soul anthem our dealer Ben has offered him. Pat has also put his hands on a seminal (and we don't use this word lightly) Garage bomb.

01/05/2023

On episode 102, our addict Patrick recounts the tales of his DJ journey at La Cuvée held in a majestic church. Here's a glimpse.

27/04/2023

New episode! Our addict Patrick found his salvation in a few choice records our dealer Ben provided. From Spain to Barbados with some layovers in Detroit and Memphis, our duo take a musical journey far and wide. Available here or from your favourite podcast app.

Mixcloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/AddictedToTheNeedle/addicted-to-the-needle-episode-102-soul-searching/

PodOmatic: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/addictedtotheneedle/episodes/2023-04-27T05_58_54-07_00

Our addict Patrick found his salvation in a few choice records our dealer Ben provided. From Spain to Barbados with some layovers in Detroit and Memphis, our duo take a musical journey far and wide.