Home Records is a conversation between two married musicians, Emily Myers & Slice, exploring the stories behind their 2,000-piece vinyl collection. Each episode dives into one record, uncovering its cultural impact, creative process, and personal significance. Covering all different genres, they share candid reflections, surprising discoveries, and funny behind-the-scenes memories of both the records and their own careers. Whether you’re a collector, a casual listener, or just curious about the music that shapes our lives, Home Records invites you to listen, learn, and feel the stories behind the songs — and you might just find your next favorite record while you’re at it.
Episode 13: Exploring The World Is a Ghetto by War
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Home Records, Slice and Emily dive into The World Is a Ghetto by War. They explore the record’s story, its cultural impact, and what it has meant to them personally. From standout tracks and War’s unique blend of funk, soul, rock, jazz, and Latin influences to the album’s commentary on the world around it, they share why this 1972 classic still resonates today. Whether you’re a longtime fan or discovering it for the first time, join them for a conversation ...
11 Aug 2026
Episode 12: Exploring Hejira by Joni Mitchell
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Home Records, Slice and Emily dive into Hejira by Joni Mitchell. They explore the record’s story, its cultural impact, and what it has meant to them personally. From standout tracks and Joni’s groundbreaking use of jazz-inflected arrangements to the album’s themes of travel, solitude, freedom, and self-discovery, they share why Hejira still resonates today. From its iconic bass lines and atmospheric production to funny and candid behind-the-scenes memories,...
14 Jul 2026
Episode 11: Exploring Sail Away by Randy Newman
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Home Records, Slice and Emily dive into Sail Away by Randy Newman. They explore the album's razor-sharp storytelling, satirical lyrics, and unforgettable melodies, discussing how Newman uses humor and irony to tackle topics like American history, power, religion, and human nature. From iconic tracks like "Sail Away," "Political Science," and "You Can Leave Your Hat On" to the subtle brilliance of Newman's piano-driven arrangements, they unpack what makes th...
30 Jun 2026
Episode 10: Exploring For You by Tatsuro Yamashita
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Home Records, Slice and Emily dive into For You by Tatsuro Yamashita. They explore the record’s story, its cultural impact within the rise of city pop, and what it has meant to them personally as listeners. From standout tracks like “Sparkle” and “Your Eyes,” to the lush production choices and signature summer atmosphere, they break down what makes this album feel so timeless. Along the way, they share candid reactions, small surprises in the arrangements, ...
16 Jun 2026
Episode 9: Exploring Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy by Elton John
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Home Records, Slice and Emily dive into Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy by Elton John. They explore the deeply personal story behind the album, the legendary songwriting partnership between Elton John and Bernie Taupin, and the journey from struggling artists to worldwide success. From standout tracks like “Someone Saved My Life Tonight” to the album’s themes of ambition, friendship, fame, and identity, they discuss why this record feels like a ...
2 Jun 2026
Episode 8: Exploring Folklore by Taylor Swift
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Home Records, Slice and Emily dive into folklore by Taylor Swift. They explore the surprise album that marked a dramatic shift in Taylor’s career, trading stadium pop for intimate storytelling and indie-folk textures. From the album’s unforgettable characters and interconnected narratives to its Grammy-winning legacy, they discuss what makes folklore such a defining record. Along the way, they share their favorite songs, unpack the famous love triangle at t...
19 May 2026
Episode 7: Exploring To Pimp a Butterfly by Kendrick Lamar
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Home Records, Slice and Emily dive into To Pimp a Butterfly by Kendrick Lamar. They explore the album’s ambitious blend of jazz, funk, soul, and hip-hop, unpacking its themes of identity, fame, race, survival, and self-worth. From the explosive energy of “King Kunta” to the emotional weight of “u” and “Alright,” they discuss the record’s cultural impact, groundbreaking production, and why it remains one of the defining albums of the 2010s. Whether you’ve li...
17 Apr 2026
Episode 6: Exploring Golden Hour by Kacey Musgraves
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Home Records, Slice and Emily dive into Golden Hour by Kacey Musgraves. They explore the record’s dreamy blend of country, pop, and disco influences, unpacking how it marked a bold creative shift for country music and captured a season of love, clarity, and personal growth. From shimmering standout moments and unexpected production choices to candid reflections and behind-the-scenes stories, they share what makes Golden Hour feel both timeless and transport...
31 Mar 2026
Episode 5: Exploring Solid State Survivor by Yellow Magic Orchestra
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Home Records (Part 2), Slice and Emily continue their deep dive into the world of Haruomi Hosono—this time zooming out to explore his groundbreaking supergroup, Yellow Magic Orchestra. They trace the evolution from Hosono’s solo work into the bold, futuristic sound of YMO, unpacking how this collaboration helped redefine what pop music could be. They explore the band’s pioneering use of synthesizers and playful, genre-bending production that made YMO feel s...
17 Mar 2026
Episode 4: Exploring Hosono House by Haruomi Hosono
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Home Records, we’re diving into Hosono House by Haruomi Hosono—our first Japanese record on the show, and part one of a two-part series. We actually found this record on our honeymoon in Osaka, after searching all over Japan trying to track it down. In this episode, we’re sharing that story—what it took to find it, why it mattered so much to us, and how it became part of our collection. We also get into the sound and legacy of Hosono House, and why it’s suc...
3 Mar 2026
Episode 3: Exploring Love You by The Beach Boys
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Home Records, Slice and Emily dive into Love You by The Beach Boys — a cult-classic gem from Slice’s all-time favorite band. They explore the album’s strange, synth-heavy sound, its raw and vulnerable songwriting, and the surprising place it holds in the band’s legacy. From Brian Wilson’s quirky production choices to standout tracks and unexpected emotional depth, they unpack why Love You feels both wildly unconventional and deeply sincere. Along the way, t...
10 Feb 2026
Episode 2: Exploring Odessey and Oracle by the Zombies
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Home Records, Slice and Emily dive into Odessey and Oracle by the Zombies. They explore the record’s story, its cultural impact, and what it has meant to them personally. From standout tracks and production quirks to funny and candid behind-the-scenes memories, they share why this album still resonates today. Whether you’re a longtime fan or discovering it for the first time, join them for a conversation that’s part music history, part personal reflection—a...
27 Jan 2026
Episode 1: Exploring Nebraska by Bruce Springsteen
Send us Fan Mail In this first episode of Home Records, Slice and Emily dive into Nebraska by Bruce Springsteen. They explore the album’s stark origins, its cultural impact, and what this stripped-down record has meant to them personally. From haunting standout tracks and lo-fi production quirks to candid reflections and early memories tied to the music, they share why Nebraska still resonates decades later. Whether you’re a longtime Springsteen fan or hearing this album for the first time, j...
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