Wilco for Audiophiles: A Conversation with Steve Westman

On this episode of Shoving Wilco, Todd welcomes YouTube creator Steve Westman. Known for his channel The Audiophiles, Westman has built a reputation for his deep dives into vinyl pressings, mastering engineers, and the joy of record collecting.

Together, they unpack what it means to experience Wilco on vinyl—why pressing quality matters, which engineers have shaped the sound we love, and how the physical medium continues to bring listeners closer to the band’s music.

They also discuss their favorite Wilco albums ON VINYL. The list is below, with links to Discogs!

Steve's Picks (in no order):

• AM, 2025 Rhino HiFi
• Being There, 2017 Deluxe
• Summerteeth, 2020 Deluxe
• Yankee Hotel Foxtrot, 2022 Deluxe.
• Todd's choice: for YHF: 2002 European Pressing
• A Ghost is Born, 2025 Reissue
• Sky Blue Sky, 2007 Master
• Kicking Television, 2010 RSD Release

Todd's Picks (in no order):

• Cruel Country, 2023 OG
• The Whole Love, 2024 Reissue
• Schmilco, 2016 OG (do not sleep on the Schmilco release)