Addicted to the Needle

Episode 131: Addicted to the Needle - Episode 131 - Flooded with music

Patrick Foisy — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:20:10 +0000

Our dealer Ben had his entire personal record collection threatened by a sudden basement flood. Hear him recall the highs and lows. Thankfully, he brought some incredible records to bring anybody's mood up. This episode is dedicated to our recently deceased favorite local record shop owner and friend, Denis Lalonde.

Episode 130: Addicted to the Needle - Episode 130 - Carry You Home

Patrick Foisy — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:40:01 +0000

Amidst selling homes and lofts, Ben & Pat have managed to wheel and deal some choice 7 inches. Our dealer came back from Allentown's record convention with a few gems. Will our addict stump the 60s expert in a new rendition of Name That Fake Moldie Oldie?

Episode 129: Addicted to the Needle - Episode 129 - Guilty of Love in the 1st Degree

Patrick Foisy — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:05:39 +0000

Our beloved duo is in a gift giving mood on this episode. That doesn't mean that our dealer Ben won't manage to squeeze a few bucks from our insatiable addict Parka Pat. Some up-tempo Soul, sultry mambo, French Yé-Yé are all up for grabs.

Episode 128: Addicted to the Needle - Episode 128 - The Vinyl Vault Heist

Patrick Foisy — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 17:59:58 +0000

On this episode, our addict Patrick has been working for months on a surprise for our dealer Ben. Don't miss his reaction! A show jam packed with Soul and Jamaican Ska and Reggae awaits. Don't forget to support our fictitious sponsor Bubble Up!

Episode 127: Addicted to the Needle - Episode 127 - Record Collecting 101

Patrick Foisy — Tue, 09 Dec 2025 13:44:36 +0000

Learn how simply cleaning a record can do wonders for your listening experience. Even if Parka Pat has been collecting for years, going back to the basics is sometimes required. That's why we need our dealer Ben. This one is an avalanche of great 60s Soul and RnB. The episode is dedicated to the memory of one of the show's mascot, Fido the cat.

Episode 126: Addicted to the Needle - Episode 126 - O Canada!

Patrick Foisy — Wed, 03 Sep 2025 16:47:16 +0000

We're back! We might be in the new Parka Avenue studios but that doesn't mean we don't have a premium selection of 60s Garage and Northern Soul. All of it spun at 45 rpm under the watchful eye of the new Addicted to the Needle mascot, Hashtag!

Episode 125: Addicted to the Needle - Episode 125 - It's Alright

Patrick Foisy — Fri, 23 May 2025 18:35:20 +0000

In hard times, what brings people together? Good ol' music! We have Soul, Garage, Latin Boogaloo and Reggae tunes that will soothe your soul. It's a money back guarantee we offer all the addicts out there.

Episode 124: Addicted to the Needle - Episode 124 - The New Breed

Patrick Foisy — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 19:38:01 +0000

Our addict Parka Pat is going through some major changes and the Parka Avenue HQ is switching locations. Our dealer Ben has a nice stash of 45s he brought back from Nova Scotia. Soul, Maximum RnB and Garage records are exchanging hands on this one.

Episode 123: Addicted to the Needle - Episode 123 - Too Hot to Handle

Patrick Foisy — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 00:08:52 +0000

Our two favourite DJs and best mate are at it again! Parka Pat and Mod Marty hit the road of Ontario, Canada's back country looking for cartoon moose and recalling their latest crate digging conquests. All of that while keeping their hands on the wheel and their eyes on the road.

Episode 122: Addicted to the Needle - Episode 122 - Total Mayhem!

Patrick Foisy — Fri, 13 Dec 2024 15:53:09 +0000

After a few months hiatus, we are back! The one and only Mod Marty from the On Target podcast is joining our addict Patrick for this one. And what happens when two addicts are on the same episode? Total mayhem!

Episode 120: Addicted to the Needle - Episode 120 - From Italy to Toronto

Patrick Foisy — Wed, 03 Jul 2024 00:09:02 +0000

This one is all about our newlywed trying his hand at making pasta in the old country while our travelling DJ brings his signature party vibes to Toronto. All of that is interspersed between some great Soul, Funk and Reggae records.

Episode 119: Addicted to the Needle - Episode 119 - Something Out Of Nothing

Patrick Foisy — Thu, 02 May 2024 17:15:34 +0000

No 119 is a very emotional episode. Our addict is an open book and speaks from the heart. Our dealer saves the day with great 45s for sale. Music lift the spirits of everyone through Soul, Garage and 60s Pop.

Episode 118: Addicted to the Needle - Episode 118 - This One Is For You Dad

Patrick Foisy — Sun, 14 Apr 2024 17:45:53 +0000

Strap yourself in! You are about to embark on a musical and emotional roller coaster. Hearts are poured out with musical interludes that infuse some positive vibes in the conversation.

Episode 117: Addicted to the Needle - Episode 117 - Out of this world!

Patrick Foisy — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 15:44:37 +0000

For the first time the roles are reversed! It's the dealer that owes the addict some dough. As payment, Ben offered Pat this incredibly rare French far-out psych record that has been on our addict's want list for ever. A mixed bag of other 50s and 60s goodness is also up for grabs.

Episode 116: Addicted to the Needle - Episode 116 - Hit The Road Pat - Part 2

Patrick Foisy — Fri, 23 Feb 2024 23:47:24 +0000

This is part 2 of our wacky duo's epic road trip to New Jersey. They still have plenty of stories to recount; some about records they added to their collection, some about the wonderful people they met along the way and a few about the tasty food they ingested. Sprinkled through their tales are the unmistakable vinyl bombs they picked up.

Episode 115: Addicted to the Needle - Episode 115 - Hit The Road Pat

Patrick Foisy — Mon, 05 Feb 2024 16:18:46 +0000

Ben and Pat embark on an epic road trip to New Jersey to have a look the most important 45 collection to hit the market in years. To say that this was an overwhelming experience is an understatement. Our enthusiastic duo were so eager to share their journey that they recorded their tale in the car on the way back.

Episode 114: Addicted to the Needle - Episode 114 - From Cuba to Virginia

Patrick Foisy — Mon, 22 Jan 2024 02:53:09 +0000

Our favorite duo is ready to start 2024 with a bang. Their pursuit for those musical gems down the deep vinyl well will not slow down this year. Back with a slight tan from his recent trip to Caya Coco, our addict Pat is eager to hear what our dealer has in store for him. Ever heard of the Carolina Shag? If not, Professor Ben will explain.

Episode 112: Addicted to the Needle - Episode 112 - Lost in Disillusion

Patrick Foisy — Fri, 08 Dec 2023 02:19:11 +0000

Our dealer and addict team up to go on a epic record pick. This is record digging folklore. A once in a lifetime opportunity. One for the ages! Did we hype this episode too much? You be the judge. A hodgepodge of Psych, Soul, Garage and RnB will leave you wanting more.

Episode 111: Addicted to the Needle - Episode 111 - Keep On, Keepin' It Real

Patrick Foisy — Sun, 19 Nov 2023 15:16:35 +0000

Pat and Ben open their Soul. The good, the bad and the ugly are all laid bare. No sugar coating here. One thing is certain, music is their therapy and serves to uplift their spirits. This episode delivers hope at a speed of 45rpm.

Episode 110: Addicted to the Needle - Episode 110 - Prance Like a Primate

Patrick Foisy — Wed, 18 Oct 2023 13:51:13 +0000

Dance crazes were all the rage in the 60s, from the Hop Scotch to every jungle creature or barnyard animal imaginable. We have a few odd ones featured on this episode. Your typical addict / dealer banter is also at the rendezvous.

Episode 109: Addicted to the Needle - Episode 109 - Sharkskin Suits & Poutine

Patrick Foisy — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 14:46:22 +0000

What happens when three vinyl addicts with no sleep end up in front of microphones? Two and half hours of pandemonium, mayhem, stupid inside jokes, laughter and some great 60s records. After an intense weekend of DJing and tasting local delicacies, this is what you end up with. Parka Pat, Mod Marty and Al aka Sweet Daddy Soul recount the highs and lows of the 2023 edition of MODtreal. You've been warned. Available here or from your favorite podcast app.

Episode 108: Addicted to the Needle - Episode 108 - Adicto a la aguja

Patrick Foisy — Sun, 13 Aug 2023 17:20:31 +0000

Our addict Patrick just touched down from 2 weeks spent in Spain and will regale you with tales of his adventures. He brought back from a few records with him but he still has space in his DJ box and our dealer Ben is happy to provide him with some choice platters. 60s RnB, Garage and Psych is on the menu.

Episode 107: Addicted to the Needle - Episode 107 - Desperate Characters

Patrick Foisy — Mon, 24 Jul 2023 13:00:00 +0000

Every time the dealer and the addict meet, they are continuously amazed at how much solid 60s music is still out there, yet to be discovered. Pounding Northern Soul, French Ye-Ye, filthy raw RnB is ready to be unearthed.

Episode 106: Addicted to the Needle - Episode 106 - Dudes On The Road

Patrick Foisy — Tue, 18 Jul 2023 01:58:06 +0000

Special episode! Your two favorite addicts are reunited once again. Mod Marty and Parka Pat are back from another intense weekend of record digging and DJing in Toronto. Hear of all their wild tales of debauchery and mayhem.

Episode 105: Addicted to the Neddle - Episode 105 - Shuffling Down The Aisle

Patrick Foisy — Thu, 06 Jul 2023 14:30:25 +0000

Our dealer Ben may have tied the knot but that doesn't slow him down from finding incredible records. He recently put his hands on a collection that came directly from a Detroit radio station. Any gems in there for our addict Pat?

Episode 104: Addicted to the Needle - Episode 104 - Gambling Man

Patrick Foisy — Tue, 20 Jun 2023 01:51:58 +0000

For the first on this show, our dealer and our addict are going to spin a 45 that they have never heard before. A true mystery record. Nothing is know about the band, the song or the label. The world wide web offers no info. Curious? Just press play!

Episode 103: Addicted to the Needle - Episode 103 - This is bad ass!

Patrick Foisy — Fri, 12 May 2023 13:31:54 +0000

Our vinyl junkie Patrick will need to take on a third job to pay for his out of control addiction. He's working out a payment plan for this huge Northern Soul anthem our dealer Ben has offered him. Pat has also put his hands on a seminal (and we don't use this word lightly) Garage bomb.

Addicted to the Needle - Episode 1

Patrick Foisy — Wed, 17 May 2017 22:36:38 +0000

Our record addict, Patrick Foisy, meets his dealer, Ben Shulman, on a monthly basis for his vinyl fix. Are you a wax junkie? This podcast is for you! In episode 1, learn how these two met and how a business relationship turned into an unlikely solid frienship.