Permanent Record Podcast

Brian and Sarah are your hosts for this look back at albums from the New Wave and Classic Rock genres-- albums which have earned a permanent spot in their record collection. The hosts start the discussion with a history of the album, followed by their personal history with it. Over the course of two episodes, they do a track-by-track review of the album and the videos that accompany the singles. They conclude by each giving the album a final review and rating of zero to five record adapters. Join Brian and Sarah in this fun look back at the hits-- along with some misses-- of the 70s and 80s!

Thomas Dolby Retrospectacle + Venus Hum New Music (Part 1)

Sep 24, 2020

Episode 113: Thomas Dolby Retrospectacle + Venus Hum New Music (Part 1)

Brian and Sarah are thrilled to welcome back two very special guests to the show: Andrew Dineley, of Soft Octopus Design Studio (who created the gorgeous graphic above) and the Art On Your Sleeve podcast; and Tony Miracle of the band Venus Hum.

Selections from Now That's What I Call Music Vol 1 (1983) - Part 2

Sep 7, 2020

Episode 112: Selections from Now That's What I Call Music Vol 1 (1983) - Part 2

It's September, and in the US, that means the summer season is wrapping up. And as the summer comes to a close, so does the Permanent Record Podcast's look back at the first edition of the iconic compilation series, Now That's What I...

40 Years of "Xanadu" (Featuring Olivia Newton-John & ELO)

Aug 19, 2020

Episode 111: 40 Years of "Xanadu" (Featuring Olivia Newton-John & ELO)

August 8, 1980 was a monumentally important day in the history of cinema, for that was the release date of the greatest roller disco musical film ever made, Xanadu. In this episode of the Permanent Record Podcast, Brian and Sarah talk a little...

Electrical Language - Quadrascope, Jupiter Red, Naked Lunch, Box of Toys, Thomas Leer

Aug 3, 2020

Episode 110: Electrical Language - Quadrascope, Jupiter Red, Naked Lunch, Box of Toys, Thomas Leer

Back in Summer of 2019, Cherry Red Records released a 4-CD compilation titled "Electrical Language: Independent British Synth Pop 78-84." Brian wanted to buy it, but having recently signed up for Spotify, he felt...

Selections from Now That's What I Call Music (1983) Part 1

Jul 24, 2020

Episode 109 - Selections from Now That's What I Call Music (1983) - Part 1

It's summertime in the Northern Hemisphere, and for the Permanent Record Podcast, that also means it's time for some episodes where individual songs by various artists are discussed. This year's idea came from friend of the show and guest host...