Guardians of the Vinyl Vault is a podcast that follows the radio show, The Vinyl Vault (available on Mixcloud). On the podcast edition, the four school friends from the 1980s - Gareth Neill, Richard Irvine, Rod Maxwell and Stephen Moore, each propose an artist/band that they wish to preserve in the Vault and make their argument for why. The others then get to vote on whether the artist/ band get into the vault or not and the level they enter at -
Platinum - full 'vault' membership
Club Lounge - entry level 'vault' membership
Banned for Life - never to be considered again.
Britpop: the best of the rest? Who should join Oasis & Blur in the Vinyl Vault
Pulp hailed as a defining Britpop band with Jarvis Cocker’s charismatic presence. Suede and Supergrass draw praise for their influence and energy, while Elastica and Sleeper are placed at the bottom of the bill. Ocean Colour Scene and Ash split opinion between support and headliner status, and The Verve spark debate over headline credentials. The four vaulter friends quickly debate whether these eight Britpop acts belong in the Vinyl Vault as headliners, support acts, or bottom-of-the-bill performers.
2 Oct 2026
Blur: Brit pop gods or art school fops? Let's debate the legacy of the Essex men...
Four long-time friends gather in the Guardians of the Vinyl Vault to pitch and judge Blur, weighing their Britpop hits, inventive videos, side projects like Gorillaz, and their commercial and cultural impact.
They discuss standout songs, live comebacks, limited US success, and the band’s artistic experimentation before casting a deciding vote that ultimately awards Blur platinum status.
Watch on Youtube - https://youtu.be/guJ3uLdrBLA?si=-GeJTHm2DMWq4CKN
25 Sept 2026
Oasis: rock messiahs or bore brothers? A heated debate on the Britpop giants....
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4 Sept 2026
Depeche Mode: Kings of synth or turgid squeaks? A big row erupts about the 80s and 90s pop legends..
If you love music, iconic bands and strong opinions… this one’s for you.
Gareth pitches Depeche Mode for platinum status as the panel debates the band’s career, from early synth-pop hits to darker landmark albums like Violator and Memento Mori. Hosts argue over chart success, live shows, member changes, influence on later artists, and Dave Gahan’s frontman charisma.
Are Depeche Mode kings of pop or dreadful electro nonsense? Do they make the Vault?
JOIN THE DEBATE Are Depeche Mode kings of synth pop and rock or just turgid squeaks? Drop your take below👇
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14 Aug 2026
Guardians of the Vinyl Vault - David Bowie: Pop hero or modern bore?
A LATELATEProduction Podcast - Four friends go head-to-head over one of the biggest artists of all time. Does David Bowie deserve a place in the Vinyl Vault for music immortality… or is he just a modern bore?
28 Jul 2026
Paul Weller: Modfather or irrelevant relic? Let's debate the legacy of a music legend....
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21 Jun 2026
George Michael: Pop master or over-rated? Let's debate the 80s and 90s music legend...
Four old friends reopen the Vinyl Vault to debate whether George Michael belongs in the Platinum Vault. Gareth leads the charge, laying out George’s Wham! beginnings, landmark solo albums (Faith, Listen Without Prejudice), songwriting, vocal power, collaborations, and cultural impact.
The group discusses his highs and lows, personal controversies, live performances, and enduring influence before voting unanimously to award him Platinum status. Listeners are invited to share their thoughts on the verdict.
Also on Youtube - https://youtu.be/ZbWzFIFPNwQ?si=LvLESw9dvlNSTxzh
📲 Follow for clips & extras: X / Twitter: https://x.com/thevinylvault80?s=21&t=... Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thevinylvaul... Instagram https://www.instagram.com/vinylvault1...
4 Jun 2026
Michael Jackson: King of Pop or fallen idol? Let's debate MJ's legacy...
In this episode of The Vinyl Vault: Richard makes a pitch for MJ to go into the Vault and the four vaulters go head-to-head over maybe the biggest music star ever. BUT does Michael Jackson deserve a place in the Vinyl Vault for music immortality...
20 May 2026
Guardians of the Vinyl Vault: EP10 - The Boss in the Vault??
Four friends debate Bruce Springsteen’s legacy, live power, and political voice before deciding if he should be inducted into the "Vinyl Vault".
7 May 2026
Banned for Life? Radiohead vs The Vinyl Vault
Four old friends gather to judge whether Radiohead belong in the Vinyl Vault or should be banished for life. They argue fiercely about the band’s mood, lyrics, influence and legacy.The episode features spirited defenses and condemnations, a split of opinions and a final majority decision to ban Radiohead from the Vault — a debate about art, influence and taste.
24 Apr 2026
Hall and Oates: Classic hit makers or bland irrelevance? A heated dispute and debate ...
On this episode of Guardians of the Vinyl Vault, Richard pitches Daryl Hall & John Oates for inclusion, tracing their Philly origins, soul-influenced vocals, hit singles and lasting live credibility. The panel weighs their songwriting, musicianship and commercial legacy against accusations of 80s pop blandness.
Debate heats up as hosts argue singles vs albums, live chops and long-term influence. Despite praise for Hall's voice and some classic hits, the panel ultimately places Hall & Oates in "Band for Life," excluding them from the Vault.
Watch on Youtube - https://youtu.be/iPPeaN_lTSE?si=SeYtMamM3joA09xS
16 Apr 2026
Guardians of the Vinyl Vault EP7 - ABC: 80s gold or lame pop?
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29 Mar 2026
Guardians of the Vinyl Vault: Stairway to Controversy
Four long-time friends and self-styled guardians debate whether Led Zeppelin deserves entry into the Mythical Vault. Personal stories, heated opinions, and stats collide as they weigh iconic tracks, live performance myths, and plagiarism controversies.Will the band be enshrined as platinum legends, relegated to the club lounge, or banned for life? Tune in for humor, nostalgia, and a passionate verdict.
13 Mar 2026
Amy Winehouse - timeless spirit or unrealised potential?
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27 Feb 2026
Duran Duran - sonic and style icons or superficial fluff?
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15 Feb 2026
Kraftwerk - electro pioneers or joyless robots?
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30 Jan 2026
Prince: Platinum or Passed? The Guardians of the Vault Decide
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11 Jan 2026
This Charming Vault: The Smiths Face the Guardians
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