Today we’re talking with a legend in record pressing, a trailblazer, and disruptor, the amazing and unapologetic Heath Gmucs. He is the founder of the coolest effects in custom vinyl, Wax Mage Records. Most everyone is familiar with his records, even if they’re not completely familiar with the person that makes them! In this episode, we’re talking about making records, making space, making those spaces safe and inclusive and how to keep passion and enthusiasm in your career. We talk about gender, gender equality and the roles of Women in vinyl, and how there’s room for all of us.

Gotta Groove - https://www.gottagrooverecords.com/
Wax Mage - https://waxmagerecords.storenvy.com/
WAX VESSEL - https://waxvessel.com/

Thank you to Altered State of Reverb and The Neptunas for the use of their song ‘Lord Jim’.
https://alteredstateofreverb.com/
https://alteredstateofreverb.com/the-neptunas

TRANS RIGHTS ARE HUMAN RIGHTS.
November is Transgender Awareness Month, and November 13 - 19th is Trans Awareness Week! And, Transgender Day of Remembrance is on November 20th. Please contribute and check out the following resources:
https://transequality.org/

GLSEN - Whose mission is to ensure that every member of every school community is valued and respected regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
https://www.glsen.org/blog/importance-transgender-awareness-week

GLAAD - https://www.glaad.org/transweek

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