Poney Tales

Poney Tales: Exploring the Stories Behind the Records

Poney Tales is a radio residency on Poney.FM that invites listeners into the worlds of record shop owners, uncovering the stories, philosophies, and musical visions that shape the records on their shelves.

Record stores are more than places to buy music. They are cultural spaces built on taste, memory, and dedication — places where sounds are discovered, communities gather, and musical histories are preserved. Each shop reflects the perspective of the people who run it: their influences, their obsessions, and their way of listening to the world.

Each episode of Poney Tales centers on a conversation with a record shop owner. Together we explore how their relationship with music began, what led them to open or run a store, and how they develop the identity and vision of their shop. These conversations reveal the human side of record culture — the passion, risks, and personal histories behind the counter.

Throughout the show, guests guide us through a selection of records from their store. Some are long-time favorites, others are recent discoveries, hidden gems, or records that represent the spirit of the shop itself. Through these selections, listeners get a sense of how each store curates its sound and shapes the listening habits of its community.

More than a showcase of music, Poney Tales is about context and connection. By pairing conversation with records chosen directly from the shelves, the residency highlights the role record stores play as curators, storytellers, and cultural anchors within music scenes.

From neighborhood shops to internationally respected digging spots, Poney Tales celebrates the people who dedicate their lives to records — and the stories that live inside them.

Tune in to Poney Tales on Poney.FM, where every record carries a story, and every shop has a tale to tell.