Well, hey everyone, it's Nate from the Vinyl Guide podcast, and thank you so much for tuning in to what should be episode number 278 of the show.

However, number 278 is going to be reserved as one of our secret episodes, which are only available to patrons of the show at patreon.com slash vinyl guide.

To be very, very, very open, we give our show away each week.

A lot of work goes into making each episode happen.

And to be quite frank, I'm not in this for the money.

Anyone who got into podcasting to make money probably got out a long time ago.

However, as you know, in the society we live in, it does take money to live, to eat,

to manage our lives, which is why I set up the patreon.com slash vinyl guide site.

It's like a virtual tip jar where listeners can show their appreciation for the show,

and in turn, you know, just like a bartender who saw you stuff a $10 bill into his tip cup,

I pour you a little bit extra as a bit of a nod, an appreciation for what you just did.

And that's exactly what episode number 278 is, something just for the tippers.

And anyone is welcome and even encouraged to join that group.

Go to patreon.com slash vinyl guide.

Sign up now.

There are plans for people of various means from $3 a month to $20 or more.

It's up to you, but look, anything is appreciated at patreon.com slash final guide.

And once you're up there, you can enjoy all the extras.

I'm always putting extended interviews, early access to the episodes, and even the secret episodes,

just for patrons like number 278 here.

Now, there are several other secret episodes up there, too, so go ahead, head up to patreon.com

slash vinyl guide, sign up, help support the show, and enjoy all the extras.

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