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Are you addicted to collecting records? Do you have black wax coursing through your veins? Has your vinyl dependance gotten out of control? Amassing 45s has become an obsession? This podcast will help you get you through until your next fix. Do our hosts Ben Shulman and Patrick Foisy offer a cure? No they don't. In fact, they are afflicted by the same sweet disease. Get ready for a fresh new podcast to hit your data stream. When analog clashes into the digital world! Addicted To The Needle - The podcast where a vinyl addict meets his dealer.

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Addicted to the Needle - Episode 131 - Flooded with music

2026/07/28

Our dealer Ben had his entire personal record collection threatened by a sudden basement flood. Hear him recall the highs and lows. Thankfully, he brought some incredible records to bring anybody's mood up. This episode is dedicated to our recently deceased favorite local record shop owner and friend, Denis Lalonde.

Addicted to the Needle - Episode 130 - Carry You Home

2026/04/09

Amidst selling homes and lofts, Ben & Pat have managed to wheel and deal some choice 7 inches. Our dealer came back from Allentown's record convention with a few gems. Will our addict stump the 60s expert in a new rendition of Name That Fake Moldie Oldie?

Addicted to the Needle - Episode 129 - Guilty of Love in the 1st Degree

2026/03/17

Our beloved duo is in a gift giving mood on this episode. That doesn't mean that our dealer Ben won't manage to squeeze a few bucks from our insatiable addict Parka Pat. Some up-tempo Soul, sultry mambo, French Yé-Yé are all up for grabs.

Addicted to the Needle - Episode 128 - The Vinyl Vault Heist

2026/01/22

On this episode, our addict Patrick has been working for months on a surprise for our dealer Ben. Don't miss his reaction! A show jam packed with Soul and Jamaican Ska and Reggae awaits. Don't forget to support our fictitious sponsor Bubble Up!

Addicted to the Needle - Episode 127 - Record Collecting 101

2025/12/09

Learn how simply cleaning a record can do wonders for your listening experience. Even if Parka Pat has been collecting for years, going back to the basics is sometimes required. That's why we need our dealer Ben. This one is an avalanche of great 60s Soul and RnB. The episode is dedicated to the memory of one of the show's mascot, Fido the cat.

Addicted to the Needle - Episode 126 - O Canada!

2025/09/03

We're back! We might be in the new Parka Avenue studios but that doesn't mean we don't have a premium selection of 60s Garage and Northern Soul. All of it spun at 45 rpm under the watchful eye of the new Addicted to the Needle mascot, Hashtag!

Addicted to the Needle - Episode 125 - It's Alright

2025/05/23

In hard times, what brings people together? Good ol' music! We have Soul, Garage, Latin Boogaloo and Reggae tunes that will soothe your soul. It's a money back guarantee we offer all the addicts out there.

Addicted to the Needle - Episode 124 - The New Breed

2025/04/28

Our addict Parka Pat is going through some major changes and the Parka Avenue HQ is switching locations. Our dealer Ben has a nice stash of 45s he brought back from Nova Scotia. Soul, Maximum RnB and Garage records are exchanging hands on this one.

Addicted to the Needle - Episode 123 - Too Hot to Handle

2025/03/18

Our two favourite DJs and best mate are at it again! Parka Pat and Mod Marty hit the road of Ontario, Canada's back country looking for cartoon moose and recalling their latest crate digging conquests. All of that while keeping their hands on the wheel and their eyes on the road.

Addicted to the Needle - Episode 122 - Total Mayhem!

2024/12/13

After a few months hiatus, we are back! The one and only Mod Marty from the On Target podcast is joining our addict Patrick for this one. And what happens when two addicts are on the same episode? Total mayhem!

Addicted to the Needle - Episode 120 - From Italy to Toronto

2024/07/03

This one is all about our newlywed trying his hand at making pasta in the old country while our travelling DJ brings his signature party vibes to Toronto. All of that is interspersed between some great Soul, Funk and Reggae records.

Addicted to the Needle - Episode 119 - Something Out Of Nothing

2024/05/02

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.

Addicted to the Needle - Episode 118 - This One Is For You Dad

2024/04/14

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.

Addicted to the Needle - Episode 117 - Out of this world!

2024/03/27

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.

Addicted to the Needle - Episode 116 - Hit The Road Pat - Part 2

2024/02/23

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.