THE BLACK & WYATT RECORDS PODCAST

About THE BLACK & WYATT RECORDS PODCAST

Rock and Roll continues to thrive in Memphis and is the dominant genre for many Memphians, particularly those living in Midtown Memphis. Gonerfest has been held every September since 2004. Midtown has two great record stores - Goner Records and Shangri-la Records and a host of noted studios that include Ardent, Sam Phillips and Sun. Many of our artists record in home studios. Mike McCarthy, a notorious filmmaker, sculptor and musician, has been an observer and participant in the Memphis garage/punk scene since the early 1990’s. In 2023, our label began this podcast series where Mike interviews musicians and observers of Rock and Roll. The club/venue scene, past (Antenna, Barristers, Buccaneer, etc.) and present (HiTone, Lamplighter, Railgarten, B-side, etc.), features prominently in many of the podcasts.

Publisher

Mike McCarthy

Category

music

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

26 Feb 2024

Latest episode

25 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

34 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   25 Sept 2026

   The Black and Wyatt Records Podcast-Papa Top's West Coast Turnaround

   Welcome to the Black and Wyatt Records podcast! Don't forget to hit the “Like” button and subscribe as this week host Mike McCarthy talks to Memphis’ own Papa Top’s West Coast Turnaround, featuring original members Chris Davis, Mark Jordan and John Stivers with a call-in from John Whittemore. The band plays tunes from their album, “Greatest Hits, Volume 2” and talks about everything under the sun, including country music.

2. 

   12 Sept 2026

   The Black and Wyatt Records Podcast-Eric Friedl

   Welcome to the Black and Wyatt Records podcast! Don't forget to hit the “Like” and “Subscribe” buttons as this week host Mike McCarthy talks with Eric Friedl of Goner Records. Eric introduces us to 15 of the 35 musical acts performing at this year's GonerFest 23 from September 24th through the 27th in Memphis. Also listen for a call-in from C. J., guitarist for the Drags performing at this year's GonerFest 23.

3. 

   28 Aug 2026

   The Black and Wyatt Records Podcast-The Sonny Wilsons

   Welcome to the Black and Wyatt Records podcast! Please remember to hit the “Like” and “Subscribe” buttons, as this week host Mike McCarthy talks with Allen Couch, Adam Yancey and Chris Swenson from the Sonny Wilsons, as well as producer and honorary member, Jon Auer, from the Posies. The group plays songs from their 2025 CD release, titled “Maybe,” as well as sharing stories about Jody Stephens and of course, Alex Chilton. Adam and Allen are putting together their 5th Memphis Power Pop Festival this year on September 5th at 5 PM at the Overton Park Shell.

Who has been a guest on THE BLACK & WYATT RECORDS PODCAST

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Tripp Lamkins
• John Stivers
• Marvin Stockwell

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 18 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

12

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

60

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