This week we return to the Atlanta Beltline and invite passing strangers to share what things they wish still existed but, for better or worse, no longer exist.
From Blockbuster stores and iPods to personal landlines and Vine, each conversation uncovers exactly how these bygone eras fostered a sense of community and connection and features insights from a wide array of diverse guests including a wildlife photographer and small business owner. Each guest shares how these now extinct things, tech items, or businesses influenced their lives and how modern technological advancements too it away. Join us on this reflective journey as we explore intimate, heartfelt memories and their lasting impact on our sense of togetherness.
Mentioned This Episode:
- 00:00 Introduction
- 00:38 Nostalgia: Why Do We Miss the Past so Much?
- 01:57 Blockbuster Memories with Lauren
- 08:22 The Case for Bringing Back iPods with James
- 14:47 The Lost Art of Landline Phones with Grace
- 18:04 RIP Vine (and Why It's Better than TikTok) with Tori
- 20:02 The Benefits of Slowing Down in a Digital World
- 23:22 Meet James: a Wildlife Photographer and Education Enthusiast
- 26:49 The Importance of Practical Skills in Education
- 33:53 Conclusion
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This podcast is produced, hosted, and edited by Kelley Bostian (@realcadetkelley). Special thanks to Emmanuel Castillo (@emmanuelcastle) and Ashlyn Lewis (@ashlyn.m.lewis) for pre and post production assistance.
A very special thanks to Majestic Paula (@majesticpaula.art) for illustrating and designing the show's artwork.
Main theme written and performed by TJ Carson (@tjcarsonj), produced and arranged by Kelley Bostian. All additional music and SFX obtained through Motion Array under royalty free commercial licensing.
Normal Person Podcast is not commercially monetized. All rights reserved © Normal Person Podcast, 2024.
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