In Episode 4 of Analog After Dark, Mike and Leland dive into the latest vinyl news: Kevin Gray’s new Coherent Records release with Jacob Wentz hard bop jazz, Rhino Hi-Fi dropping killer real-to-reel tapes (Fleetwood Mac, ZZ Top & more), the Bob Marley UHQR pressing mishap, and the brand new Claudio 200U ultrasonic cleaner.They also recap an absolutely wild Madonna listening party that turned the store into a full-on club, share the records they’re spinning the most right now (Them Crooked Vultures, Herbie Hancock, Lana Del Rey, Roger Waters & more), and talk about records they regret selling.A fun, laid-back episode full of vinyl talk, hi-fi gear, and store stories.

Mike from The 'In Groove in Phoenix is back for episode three of Analog After Dark, digging into all the latest in vinyl, audiophile gear, and record collecting.

This episode, the guys break down the Electric Recording Company's surprise announcement of The Doors' LA Woman — Mike's favorite record of all time — and whether a $600 boutique reissue can finally live up to ERC's price tag, plus the usual master-tape sourcing questions. They get into Mobile Fidelity recalling the Van Halen 1984 SACD for a remaster with beefier low end (and why it's been the oldest preorder stuck in the store's system for five years), Rhino's growing reel-to-reel lineup, and Clearaudio's new multi-size ultrasonic cleaning machine.

Then it's on to the most hated topic in the entire vinyl community: slabbing and grading records. Mike shares his experience sending Sex Pistols and Stones records off to AMG, why graded music is still the bottom of the collectibles totem pole, and how a $3.2M sealed Super Mario Bros. cartridge stacks up against Ringo's personal copy of the White Album. The guys also dig into Discogs finally letting sellers upload photos and what the platform still gets wrong.

Plus, viewer Q&A: the truth about eco/bio vinyl and whether it actually sounds worse, and why a record store owner doesn't lose sleep over Record Store Day flippers.

New episodes drop regularly — drop your questions in the comments for a shot at the next Q&A segment.

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.