{"podcast":{"title":"True House Stories interview podcast hosted by Lenny Fontana","slug":"true-house-stories-interview-podcast-hosted-by-lenny-fontana-1692538","podcast_index_feed_id":1692538,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/869e47c/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://truehousestories.com","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/1311575/1311575-1707175271506-05dad37a8b5a5.jpg","author":"Lenny Fontana","episode_count":247,"summary":"True House Stories® is a interview podcast series hosted by dance music icon, Lenny Fontana. It features candid and often untold stories from influential figures within the realm of house music. The show delves into personal anecdotes, pivotal moments, and behind-the-scenes tales from various DJs, producers, and other individuals who have made an impact in the house music scene. The podcast offers listeners an insider’s perspective on the history, evolution, and culture of house music through firsthand experiences shared by its key players like Carl Cox, Simon Dunmore, Kathy Sledge...","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/true-house-stories-interview-podcast-hosted-by-lenny-fontana-1692538"},"episode":{"title":"Alan Russell interview podcast hosted by Lenny Fontana # 157 True House Stories®","slug":"alan-russell-interview-podcast-hosted-by-lenny-fontana-157-true-house-stories","published_at":"2026-03-18T17:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/true-house-stories-interview-podcast-hosted-by-lenny-fontana-1692538/alan-russell-interview-podcast-hosted-by-lenny-fontana-157-true-house-stories","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/true-house-stories-interview-podcast-hosted-by-lenny-fontana-1692538","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lenny-fontana/episodes/Alan-Russell-interview-podcast-hosted-by-Lenny-Fontana--157-True-House-Stories-e3gfdfn","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/869e47c/podcast/play/116945847/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-2-15%2F420047248-44100-2-feb06d396634f.mp3","summary":"TRUE HOUSE STORIES® W/ ALANRUSSELL # 157 INTERVIEWED BY LENNY FONTANA Black Vinyl Records Celebrates 30th Anniversary: Founder Alan Russell Shares Three Decades of House Music History on True House Stories Black Vinyl Records, the seminal UK underground house music label founded in London in 1996, proudly announces its 30th anniversary milestone with founder Alan Russell appearing as a distinguished guest on the acclaimed True House Stories podcast, hosted by legendary New York DJ and producer Lenny Fontana. The landmark interview, now available on all major podcast platforms, offers an unprecedented deep dive into the remarkable journey of one of house music's most enduring independent labels. Russell, known throughout the industry as "Mr. Black Vinyl," sat down with Mr. Fontana to discuss the label's humble beginnings, its evolution through the changing landscape of dance music, and the stories behind some of the most influential house music releases of the past three decades. "It's incredible to think that thirty years have passed since we pressed that first record," said Alan Russell, founder and owner of Black Vinyl Records. "Being invited to share our story on True House Stories was a perfect way to mark this anniversary. Lenny created such an authentic space for artists to tell their truth, and I'm grateful for the opportunity to reflect on the journey, the music, and the community that hassupported us from day one.” Check out the whole story right here on the original show True House Stories.","meta_description":"TRUE HOUSE STORIES® W/ ALANRUSSELL # 157 INTERVIEWED BY LENNY FONTANA Black Vinyl Records Celebrates 30th Anniversary: Founder Alan Russell Shares Three D…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4127,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/true-house-stories-interview-podcast-hosted-by-lenny-fontana-1692538/episodes/alan-russell-interview-podcast-hosted-by-lenny-fontana-157-true-house-stories/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/true-house-stories-interview-podcast-hosted-by-lenny-fontana-1692538/alan-russell-interview-podcast-hosted-by-lenny-fontana-157-true-house-stories.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}