Larry Jaffee, Author - "Record Store Day" (#60)

1986 Penn State graduate Larry Jaffee loves this quote from Albert Einstein: "I have no special talent. I am only passionately curious." Larry's curiosity has led to a career in journalism, teaching and his latest endeavor, authoring the book "Record Store Day" that dives into vinyls' comeback. In this episode, we cover a wide range of topics that keep Larry curious.

(7:33) - Pursuing a career in journalism

(8:45) - Writing style

(12:28) - Concerns about ChatGPT

(13:11) - Advice to aspiring journalists

(14:15) - Going into teaching 

(16:05) - Sports reporting

(19:57) - Bringing the vinyl industry together

(29:08) - Writing "Record Store Day"

(31:15) - MTV's impact on the music industry

(37:15) - Top record collection

(39:57) - Lions Den presented by http://Lions-Pride.com: Penn State Experience

Learn more at http://LarryJaffee.com.

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