Analog After Dark - Music & News Podcast - Vinyl Summit, Michael Fremer Drama & Rhino Hi-Fi - EP.1

Analog After Dark - Michael Fremer Loses His Mind, Mofi DSD, Paul McCartney Release Party EP.2

In Episode 2 of Analog After Dark, Mike from The In Groove (Phoenix, AZ) sits down with longtime friend and regular customer Leland. They kick things off with personal stories — including their unforgettable Metallica concert experience — before diving into the biggest topic of the week: the ongoing Michael Fremer and Mobile Fidelity (MoFi) controversy. Mike shares his thoughts on Fremer’s shifting statements, runs the original drama through AI for an interesting analysis, and reflects on how the scandal affected trust in the vinyl industry. The conversation also covers life at the record store, customer culture in Phoenix, and the importance of preserving history in the audiophile community. A laid-back, honest chat between two passionate music lovers.

Analog After Dark - Music & News Podcast - Vinyl Summit, Michael Fremer Drama & Rhino Hi-Fi - EP.1

Join Mike (owner of The ‘In’ Groove in Phoenix, AZ) and his buddy Leland for the debut episode of Analog After Dark — a laid-back, music-obsessed podcast for vinyl collectors, audiophiles, and anyone who lives and breathes music. In this first episode, Mike and Leland dive into: * The Vinyl Summit in Salina, Kansas — Acoustic Sounds’ massive 40th anniversary event featuring Chico Freeman, Mud Morganfield, Taj Mahal, a huge record fair, and eye-watering VIP packages up to $6,290. Is it worth the trip from Phoenix? * The latest high-end audio drama — Michael Fremer vs. Jay’s Audio Lab over $780,000 Wilson Audio speakers and a $114,000 paint job. * New Rhino Hi-Fi releases — Dusty in Memphis, Cher’s 3614 Jackson Highway, and Joni Mitchell’s Court and Spark. Which ones are must-buys? * Collector stories — Mike scores a sealed Velvet Underground & Nico from the legendary Easy Street Records haul in Seattle. * Recent concerts — David Byrne shows, Coachella memories, Brian Wilson, and more. * Record Store Day pickups — Leland’s favorite finds including Dada, Billie Eilish live, and Blink-182. Plus, they answer listener questions about mispronouncing album titles on purpose and buying tickets just for the opening act. Raw, honest, and full of shop talk — this is the vinyl and music podcast you’ve been waiting for. Drop your questions in the comments — they might get answered on the next show!