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                <title>Episode 04: The Algorithm of Forgetting - Connie Converse and Lost Music</title>
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                <description> How many artists have slipped through the cracks of history? And how many are disappearing now—not because of industry gatekeepers, but because of the algorithm?</description>
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You can't get signed eBooks and I was so happy to see Cory and Tori live and in person here in Union Square. </p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption"><img src="https://storage.ghost.io/c/b3/38/b338a638-7dd6-4796-8532-68f64e12e8fc/content/images/2025/03/Connie_Converse-2.jpg" class="kg-image" alt="" loading="lazy" width="228" height="253"><figcaption><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Source: Wikipedia</span></figcaption></figure><p>Speaking of the folk musician history almost erased—Connie Converse. Her songs, recorded in the 1950s, never found an audience in her time.</p><p>We dig into her story, the challenges of being an artist in a time when the industry had one narrow lane for success, and how today’s algorithm-driven platforms aren’t all that different. Instead of record execs, it’s engagement metrics deciding what gets amplified and what disappears.</p><p>This ties into some of what Cory Doctorow has been writing about—how platforms turn from enablers to enforcers, pushing independent creators into a corner. And Tori Amos, ever the advocate for artists carving their own path, just put out a book for kids about creativity (Tori&nbsp;was on the soundtrack to my youth—now she’s influencing new generations).</p><p>Also in this episode:</p><p>📱 A final update on my Dumb Phone experiment—where friction actually helped and where I just needed a map.</p><p>📖 A look at Howard Fishman’s book on Connie Converse and why book readings might be the best place to find your people.</p><p>Check out the episode and dig into more:</p><p>📚&nbsp;<em>To Anyone Who Ever Asks: The Life, Music, and Mystery of Connie Converse</em>&nbsp;by Howard Fishman</p><p>🔗&nbsp;<a href="https://bookshop.org/?ref=theunstreamables.com">Bookshop.org</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="https://booksaremagic.net/?ref=theunstreamables.com">Books Are Magic</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="https://www.howardfishman.com/?ref=theunstreamables.com">Howard Fishman’s Website</a> | <a href="https://pluralistic.net/?ref=theunstreamables.com" rel="noreferrer">Cory Doctorow</a></p><p><br>Connie Converse wrote songs in the 1950s that feel like they belong to another time—maybe even this one. Introspective, deeply personal, and years ahead of the folk revival, her music never found an audience. By 1974, after years of struggling to be heard, she packed up her life, wrote goodbye letters, and drove off. She was never seen again.</p><h2 id="so-why-are-we-talking-about-her-now">So why are we talking about her now?</h2><p>Because history has a way of circling back. Decades later, a few of her recordings surfaced, and slowly, she found the audience she never had in her lifetime. But it raises a bigger question: how many artists have slipped through the cracks of history? And how many are disappearing now—not because of industry gatekeepers, but because of the algorithm?</p><p> And it’s about the eerie parallels between the rigid music industry of the 1950s and the data-driven landscape we live in today.</p><p>Take a listen, and if Connie’s music moves you, consider supporting the indie bookstores that keep stories like hers alive:&nbsp;<a href="https://bookshop.org/?ref=theunstreamables.com">Bookshop.org</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://booksaremagic.net/?ref=theunstreamables.com">Books Are Magic</a>, or learn more from&nbsp;<a href="https://howardfishman.com/?ref=theunstreamables.com">Howard Fishman’s book</a>.</p><p>Here's the YouTube Video:<br></p><figure class="kg-card kg-embed-card"><iframe width="200" height="113" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/1tHixqX3KDE?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen="" title="Episode 04: Connie Converse and the Algorithm of Forgetting"></iframe></figure><p>PS: Thanks to Jackie for the suggestion. </p> ]]></content:encoded>
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You can't get signed eBooks and I was so happy to see Cory and Tori live and in person here in Union Square. </p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption"><img src="https://storage.ghost.io/c/b3/38/b338a638-7dd6-4796-8532-68f64e12e8fc/content/images/2025/03/Connie_Converse-2.jpg" class="kg-image" alt="" loading="lazy" width="228" height="253"><figcaption><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Source: Wikipedia</span></figcaption></figure><p>Speaking of the folk musician history almost erased—Connie Converse. Her songs, recorded in the 1950s, never found an audience in her time.</p><p>We dig into her story, the challenges of being an artist in a time when the industry had one narrow lane for success, and how today’s algorithm-driven platforms aren’t all that different. Instead of record execs, it’s engagement metrics deciding what gets amplified and what disappears.</p><p>This ties into some of what Cory Doctorow has been writing about—how platforms turn from enablers to enforcers, pushing independent creators into a corner. And Tori Amos, ever the advocate for artists carving their own path, just put out a book for kids about creativity (Tori&nbsp;was on the soundtrack to my youth—now she’s influencing new generations).</p><p>Also in this episode:</p><p>📱 A final update on my Dumb Phone experiment—where friction actually helped and where I just needed a map.</p><p>📖 A look at Howard Fishman’s book on Connie Converse and why book readings might be the best place to find your people.</p><p>Check out the episode and dig into more:</p><p>📚&nbsp;<em>To Anyone Who Ever Asks: The Life, Music, and Mystery of Connie Converse</em>&nbsp;by Howard Fishman</p><p>🔗&nbsp;<a href="https://bookshop.org/?ref=theunstreamables.com">Bookshop.org</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="https://booksaremagic.net/?ref=theunstreamables.com">Books Are Magic</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="https://www.howardfishman.com/?ref=theunstreamables.com">Howard Fishman’s Website</a> | <a href="https://pluralistic.net/?ref=theunstreamables.com" rel="noreferrer">Cory Doctorow</a></p><p><br>Connie Converse wrote songs in the 1950s that feel like they belong to another time—maybe even this one. Introspective, deeply personal, and years ahead of the folk revival, her music never found an audience. By 1974, after years of struggling to be heard, she packed up her life, wrote goodbye letters, and drove off. She was never seen again.</p><h2 id="so-why-are-we-talking-about-her-now">So why are we talking about her now?</h2><p>Because history has a way of circling back. Decades later, a few of her recordings surfaced, and slowly, she found the audience she never had in her lifetime. But it raises a bigger question: how many artists have slipped through the cracks of history? And how many are disappearing now—not because of industry gatekeepers, but because of the algorithm?</p><p> And it’s about the eerie parallels between the rigid music industry of the 1950s and the data-driven landscape we live in today.</p><p>Take a listen, and if Connie’s music moves you, consider supporting the indie bookstores that keep stories like hers alive:&nbsp;<a href="https://bookshop.org/?ref=theunstreamables.com">Bookshop.org</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://booksaremagic.net/?ref=theunstreamables.com">Books Are Magic</a>, or learn more from&nbsp;<a href="https://howardfishman.com/?ref=theunstreamables.com">Howard Fishman’s book</a>.</p><p>Here's the YouTube Video:<br></p><figure class="kg-card kg-embed-card"><iframe width="200" height="113" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/1tHixqX3KDE?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen="" title="Episode 04: Connie Converse and the Algorithm of Forgetting"></iframe></figure><p>PS: Thanks to Jackie for the suggestion. </p> ]]></itunes:summary>
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                <title>Episode 03: Battling the Doomscroll and Playing sdrawkcaB</title>
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                <description>But, as we all know, the algorithm thrives on keeping us hooked, whether it’s outrage, despair, or just the endless churn of content. That’s why this week’s episode of The Unstreamables is a little different</description>
                <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <div class="kg-card kg-audio-card"><img src="" alt="audio-thumbnail" class="kg-audio-thumbnail kg-audio-hide"><div class="kg-audio-thumbnail placeholder"><svg width="24" height="24" fill="none"><path fill-rule="evenodd" clip-rule="evenodd" d="M7.5 15.33a.75.75 0 1 0 0 1.5.75.75 0 0 0 0-1.5Zm-2.25.75a2.25 2.25 0 1 1 4.5 0 2.25 2.25 0 0 1-4.5 0ZM15 13.83a.75.75 0 1 0 0 1.5.75.75 0 0 0 0-1.5Zm-2.25.75a2.25 2.25 0 1 1 4.5 0 2.25 2.25 0 0 1-4.5 0Z"></path><path fill-rule="evenodd" clip-rule="evenodd" d="M14.486 6.81A2.25 2.25 0 0 1 17.25 9v5.579a.75.75 0 0 1-1.5 0v-5.58a.75.75 0 0 0-.932-.727.755.755 0 0 1-.059.013l-4.465.744a.75.75 0 0 0-.544.72v6.33a.75.75 0 0 1-1.5 0v-6.33a2.25 2.25 0 0 1 1.763-2.194l4.473-.746Z"></path><path fill-rule="evenodd" clip-rule="evenodd" d="M3 1.5a.75.75 0 0 0-.75.75v19.5a.75.75 0 0 0 .75.75h18a.75.75 0 0 0 .75-.75V5.133a.75.75 0 0 0-.225-.535l-.002-.002-3-2.883A.75.75 0 0 0 18 1.5H3ZM1.409.659A2.25 2.25 0 0 1 3 0h15a2.25 2.25 0 0 1 1.568.637l.003.002 3 2.883a2.25 2.25 0 0 1 .679 1.61V21.75A2.25 2.25 0 0 1 21 24H3a2.25 2.25 0 0 1-2.25-2.25V2.25c0-.597.237-1.169.659-1.591Z"></path></svg></div><div class="kg-audio-player-container"><audio src="https://storage.ghost.io/c/b3/38/b338a638-7dd6-4796-8532-68f64e12e8fc/content/media/2025/02/Episode-03--Battling-the-Doomscroll-and-Playing-sdrawkcaB.mp3" preload="metadata"></audio><div class="kg-audio-title">Episode 03 Battling the Doomscroll and Playing sdrawkcaB</div><div class="kg-audio-player"><button class="kg-audio-play-icon" aria-label="Play audio"><svg viewBox="0 0 24 24"><path d="M23.14 10.608 2.253.164A1.559 1.559 0 0 0 0 1.557v20.887a1.558 1.558 0 0 0 2.253 1.392L23.14 13.393a1.557 1.557 0 0 0 0-2.785Z"></path></svg></button><button class="kg-audio-pause-icon kg-audio-hide" aria-label="Pause audio"><svg viewBox="0 0 24 24"><rect x="3" y="1" width="7" height="22" rx="1.5" ry="1.5"></rect><rect x="14" y="1" width="7" height="22" rx="1.5" ry="1.5"></rect></svg></button><span class="kg-audio-current-time">0:00</span><div class="kg-audio-time">/<span class="kg-audio-duration">754.4685714285714</span></div><input type="range" class="kg-audio-seek-slider" max="100" value="0"><button class="kg-audio-playback-rate" aria-label="Adjust playback speed">1×</button><button class="kg-audio-unmute-icon" aria-label="Unmute"><svg viewBox="0 0 24 24"><path d="M15.189 2.021a9.728 9.728 0 0 0-7.924 4.85.249.249 0 0 1-.221.133H5.25a3 3 0 0 0-3 3v2a3 3 0 0 0 3 3h1.794a.249.249 0 0 1 .221.133 9.73 9.73 0 0 0 7.924 4.85h.06a1 1 0 0 0 1-1V3.02a1 1 0 0 0-1.06-.998Z"></path></svg></button><button class="kg-audio-mute-icon kg-audio-hide" aria-label="Mute"><svg viewBox="0 0 24 24"><path d="M16.177 4.3a.248.248 0 0 0 .073-.176v-1.1a1 1 0 0 0-1.061-1 9.728 9.728 0 0 0-7.924 4.85.249.249 0 0 1-.221.133H5.25a3 3 0 0 0-3 3v2a3 3 0 0 0 3 3h.114a.251.251 0 0 0 .177-.073ZM23.707 1.706A1 1 0 0 0 22.293.292l-22 22a1 1 0 0 0 0 1.414l.009.009a1 1 0 0 0 1.405-.009l6.63-6.631A.251.251 0 0 1 8.515 17a.245.245 0 0 1 .177.075 10.081 10.081 0 0 0 6.5 2.92 1 1 0 0 0 1.061-1V9.266a.247.247 0 0 1 .073-.176Z"></path></svg></button><input type="range" class="kg-audio-volume-slider" max="100" value="100"></div></div></div><p>Housekeeping before the good stuff...</p><ol><li> If you have not already, please take a moment to complete the community / podcast survey. <a href="https://www.theunstreamables.com/membership-welcome-charter-members/">https://www.theunstreamables.com/membership-welcome-charter-members/</a></li><li>You can comment on the posts now! (You have to be logged in;). <br></li></ol><figure class="kg-card kg-embed-card"><iframe width="200" height="113" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DOfd_3nHNfM?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen="" title="Episode 03 Battling the Doomscroll and Playing sdrawkcaB"></iframe></figure><p>I gotta tell you, this week has been&nbsp;<em>a lot.</em>&nbsp;I lost my battle against doomscrolling—hard. Just searching for any glimmer of positivity, some little piece of news that isn’t soul-crushing. But, as we all know, the algorithm thrives on keeping us hooked, whether it’s outrage, despair, or just the endless churn of&nbsp;<em>content.</em><br><br>That’s why this week’s episode of&nbsp;<em>The Unstreamables</em>&nbsp;is a little different. I needed to step back, so I’m carrying my Punkt. dumbphone around to see if it helps. Experimenting with the right level of friction so that I can reset and dip into the internet mindfully. <br><br>I’m also talking about&nbsp;<strong>Kyle Chayka’s book, Filterworld—a deep dive into how algorithms have flattened culture.</strong>&nbsp;<br><br><br><br>And, to keep it weird, I’m playing some unstreamable vinyl—specifically&nbsp;<em>sdrawkcaB gniyalP</em>&nbsp;(or, you know, playing “Sapphire Bullets of Pure Love” in reverse, as TMBG intended). <br><br><a href="https://tmbgshop.com/collections/all/products/stellub-7-vinyl?ref=theunstreamables.com">https://tmbgshop.com/collections/all/products/stellub-7-vinyl</a></p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://storage.ghost.io/c/b3/38/b338a638-7dd6-4796-8532-68f64e12e8fc/content/images/2025/02/Screenshot-2025-02-15-at-2.20.55-PM.png" class="kg-image" alt="" loading="lazy" width="748" height="750" srcset="https://storage.ghost.io/c/b3/38/b338a638-7dd6-4796-8532-68f64e12e8fc/content/images/size/w600/2025/02/Screenshot-2025-02-15-at-2.20.55-PM.png 600w, https://storage.ghost.io/c/b3/38/b338a638-7dd6-4796-8532-68f64e12e8fc/content/images/2025/02/Screenshot-2025-02-15-at-2.20.55-PM.png 748w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><p><br>Here's a live version: </p><figure class="kg-card kg-embed-card"><iframe width="200" height="113" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/IVHsPXJ5B4k?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen="" title="They Might Be Giants - Stellub (with intro + video of it in reverse) - Guildhall Southampton 1/11/24"></iframe></figure><p><br>I know I’ve been talking about vinyl a lot lately, and yes, there’s some nostalgia there. But this isn’t just about retreating into the past. It’s about pushing back against the way monopolistic tech companies manipulate what we see, hear, and experience.&nbsp;<strong>It’s about reclaiming discovery, curiosity, and the joy of finding something unexpected.</strong></p><p>So, if you’re feeling the same way—if the scroll feels relentless, if the world feels&nbsp;<em>too online</em>—consider unplugging a little. Go touch some grass. Or better yet, dig through a used bookshop or pick up a record you’ve never heard of before.</p><p>As always, thanks for being here. If you haven’t already,&nbsp;<strong>subscribe to The Unstreamables on YouTube</strong>&nbsp;(because if I must play this algorithm game, we’re doing it on&nbsp;<em>our</em>&nbsp;terms).</p><p>More soon.</p><p>— JT</p><p>P.S. Tell me about the last great thing you discovered&nbsp;<em>offline</em>. I want to hear from you.  </p> ]]></content:encoded>
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                <itunes:subtitle>But, as we all know, the algorithm thrives on keeping us hooked, whether it’s outrage, despair, or just the endless churn of content. That’s why this week’s episode of The Unstreamables is a little different</itunes:subtitle>
                <itunes:summary><![CDATA[ <div class="kg-card kg-audio-card"><img src="" alt="audio-thumbnail" class="kg-audio-thumbnail kg-audio-hide"><div class="kg-audio-thumbnail placeholder"><svg width="24" height="24" fill="none"><path fill-rule="evenodd" clip-rule="evenodd" d="M7.5 15.33a.75.75 0 1 0 0 1.5.75.75 0 0 0 0-1.5Zm-2.25.75a2.25 2.25 0 1 1 4.5 0 2.25 2.25 0 0 1-4.5 0ZM15 13.83a.75.75 0 1 0 0 1.5.75.75 0 0 0 0-1.5Zm-2.25.75a2.25 2.25 0 1 1 4.5 0 2.25 2.25 0 0 1-4.5 0Z"></path><path fill-rule="evenodd" clip-rule="evenodd" d="M14.486 6.81A2.25 2.25 0 0 1 17.25 9v5.579a.75.75 0 0 1-1.5 0v-5.58a.75.75 0 0 0-.932-.727.755.755 0 0 1-.059.013l-4.465.744a.75.75 0 0 0-.544.72v6.33a.75.75 0 0 1-1.5 0v-6.33a2.25 2.25 0 0 1 1.763-2.194l4.473-.746Z"></path><path fill-rule="evenodd" clip-rule="evenodd" d="M3 1.5a.75.75 0 0 0-.75.75v19.5a.75.75 0 0 0 .75.75h18a.75.75 0 0 0 .75-.75V5.133a.75.75 0 0 0-.225-.535l-.002-.002-3-2.883A.75.75 0 0 0 18 1.5H3ZM1.409.659A2.25 2.25 0 0 1 3 0h15a2.25 2.25 0 0 1 1.568.637l.003.002 3 2.883a2.25 2.25 0 0 1 .679 1.61V21.75A2.25 2.25 0 0 1 21 24H3a2.25 2.25 0 0 1-2.25-2.25V2.25c0-.597.237-1.169.659-1.591Z"></path></svg></div><div class="kg-audio-player-container"><audio src="https://storage.ghost.io/c/b3/38/b338a638-7dd6-4796-8532-68f64e12e8fc/content/media/2025/02/Episode-03--Battling-the-Doomscroll-and-Playing-sdrawkcaB.mp3" preload="metadata"></audio><div class="kg-audio-title">Episode 03 Battling the Doomscroll and Playing sdrawkcaB</div><div class="kg-audio-player"><button class="kg-audio-play-icon" aria-label="Play audio"><svg viewBox="0 0 24 24"><path d="M23.14 10.608 2.253.164A1.559 1.559 0 0 0 0 1.557v20.887a1.558 1.558 0 0 0 2.253 1.392L23.14 13.393a1.557 1.557 0 0 0 0-2.785Z"></path></svg></button><button class="kg-audio-pause-icon kg-audio-hide" aria-label="Pause audio"><svg viewBox="0 0 24 24"><rect x="3" y="1" width="7" height="22" rx="1.5" ry="1.5"></rect><rect x="14" y="1" width="7" height="22" rx="1.5" ry="1.5"></rect></svg></button><span class="kg-audio-current-time">0:00</span><div class="kg-audio-time">/<span class="kg-audio-duration">754.4685714285714</span></div><input type="range" class="kg-audio-seek-slider" max="100" value="0"><button class="kg-audio-playback-rate" aria-label="Adjust playback speed">1×</button><button class="kg-audio-unmute-icon" aria-label="Unmute"><svg viewBox="0 0 24 24"><path d="M15.189 2.021a9.728 9.728 0 0 0-7.924 4.85.249.249 0 0 1-.221.133H5.25a3 3 0 0 0-3 3v2a3 3 0 0 0 3 3h1.794a.249.249 0 0 1 .221.133 9.73 9.73 0 0 0 7.924 4.85h.06a1 1 0 0 0 1-1V3.02a1 1 0 0 0-1.06-.998Z"></path></svg></button><button class="kg-audio-mute-icon kg-audio-hide" aria-label="Mute"><svg viewBox="0 0 24 24"><path d="M16.177 4.3a.248.248 0 0 0 .073-.176v-1.1a1 1 0 0 0-1.061-1 9.728 9.728 0 0 0-7.924 4.85.249.249 0 0 1-.221.133H5.25a3 3 0 0 0-3 3v2a3 3 0 0 0 3 3h.114a.251.251 0 0 0 .177-.073ZM23.707 1.706A1 1 0 0 0 22.293.292l-22 22a1 1 0 0 0 0 1.414l.009.009a1 1 0 0 0 1.405-.009l6.63-6.631A.251.251 0 0 1 8.515 17a.245.245 0 0 1 .177.075 10.081 10.081 0 0 0 6.5 2.92 1 1 0 0 0 1.061-1V9.266a.247.247 0 0 1 .073-.176Z"></path></svg></button><input type="range" class="kg-audio-volume-slider" max="100" value="100"></div></div></div><p>Housekeeping before the good stuff...</p><ol><li> If you have not already, please take a moment to complete the community / podcast survey. <a href="https://www.theunstreamables.com/membership-welcome-charter-members/">https://www.theunstreamables.com/membership-welcome-charter-members/</a></li><li>You can comment on the posts now! (You have to be logged in;). <br></li></ol><figure class="kg-card kg-embed-card"><iframe width="200" height="113" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DOfd_3nHNfM?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen="" title="Episode 03 Battling the Doomscroll and Playing sdrawkcaB"></iframe></figure><p>I gotta tell you, this week has been&nbsp;<em>a lot.</em>&nbsp;I lost my battle against doomscrolling—hard. Just searching for any glimmer of positivity, some little piece of news that isn’t soul-crushing. But, as we all know, the algorithm thrives on keeping us hooked, whether it’s outrage, despair, or just the endless churn of&nbsp;<em>content.</em><br><br>That’s why this week’s episode of&nbsp;<em>The Unstreamables</em>&nbsp;is a little different. I needed to step back, so I’m carrying my Punkt. dumbphone around to see if it helps. Experimenting with the right level of friction so that I can reset and dip into the internet mindfully. <br><br>I’m also talking about&nbsp;<strong>Kyle Chayka’s book, Filterworld—a deep dive into how algorithms have flattened culture.</strong>&nbsp;<br><br><br><br>And, to keep it weird, I’m playing some unstreamable vinyl—specifically&nbsp;<em>sdrawkcaB gniyalP</em>&nbsp;(or, you know, playing “Sapphire Bullets of Pure Love” in reverse, as TMBG intended). <br><br><a href="https://tmbgshop.com/collections/all/products/stellub-7-vinyl?ref=theunstreamables.com">https://tmbgshop.com/collections/all/products/stellub-7-vinyl</a></p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://storage.ghost.io/c/b3/38/b338a638-7dd6-4796-8532-68f64e12e8fc/content/images/2025/02/Screenshot-2025-02-15-at-2.20.55-PM.png" class="kg-image" alt="" loading="lazy" width="748" height="750" srcset="https://storage.ghost.io/c/b3/38/b338a638-7dd6-4796-8532-68f64e12e8fc/content/images/size/w600/2025/02/Screenshot-2025-02-15-at-2.20.55-PM.png 600w, https://storage.ghost.io/c/b3/38/b338a638-7dd6-4796-8532-68f64e12e8fc/content/images/2025/02/Screenshot-2025-02-15-at-2.20.55-PM.png 748w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><p><br>Here's a live version: </p><figure class="kg-card kg-embed-card"><iframe width="200" height="113" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/IVHsPXJ5B4k?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen="" title="They Might Be Giants - Stellub (with intro + video of it in reverse) - Guildhall Southampton 1/11/24"></iframe></figure><p><br>I know I’ve been talking about vinyl a lot lately, and yes, there’s some nostalgia there. But this isn’t just about retreating into the past. It’s about pushing back against the way monopolistic tech companies manipulate what we see, hear, and experience.&nbsp;<strong>It’s about reclaiming discovery, curiosity, and the joy of finding something unexpected.</strong></p><p>So, if you’re feeling the same way—if the scroll feels relentless, if the world feels&nbsp;<em>too online</em>—consider unplugging a little. Go touch some grass. Or better yet, dig through a used bookshop or pick up a record you’ve never heard of before.</p><p>As always, thanks for being here. If you haven’t already,&nbsp;<strong>subscribe to The Unstreamables on YouTube</strong>&nbsp;(because if I must play this algorithm game, we’re doing it on&nbsp;<em>our</em>&nbsp;terms).</p><p>More soon.</p><p>— JT</p><p>P.S. Tell me about the last great thing you discovered&nbsp;<em>offline</em>. I want to hear from you.  </p> ]]></itunes:summary>
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                <title>Episode 02: Vinyl Obsession Deep Dive with DJ Kyle Supley</title>
                <link>https://www.theunstreamables.com/podcast/episode-02-vinyl-obsession-deep-dive-with-dj-kyle-supley/</link>
                <pubDate>Sat, 01 Feb 2025 14:19:09 -0500</pubDate>
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                <category><![CDATA[ Vinyl ]]></category>
                <description>The full conversation with my friend Kyle Supley, a record collector, preservationist, and DJ. Our conversation was so extensive that it turned into a full episode.</description>
                <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <div class="kg-card kg-audio-card"><img src="" alt="audio-thumbnail" class="kg-audio-thumbnail kg-audio-hide"><div class="kg-audio-thumbnail placeholder"><svg width="24" height="24" fill="none"><path fill-rule="evenodd" clip-rule="evenodd" d="M7.5 15.33a.75.75 0 1 0 0 1.5.75.75 0 0 0 0-1.5Zm-2.25.75a2.25 2.25 0 1 1 4.5 0 2.25 2.25 0 0 1-4.5 0ZM15 13.83a.75.75 0 1 0 0 1.5.75.75 0 0 0 0-1.5Zm-2.25.75a2.25 2.25 0 1 1 4.5 0 2.25 2.25 0 0 1-4.5 0Z"></path><path fill-rule="evenodd" clip-rule="evenodd" d="M14.486 6.81A2.25 2.25 0 0 1 17.25 9v5.579a.75.75 0 0 1-1.5 0v-5.58a.75.75 0 0 0-.932-.727.755.755 0 0 1-.059.013l-4.465.744a.75.75 0 0 0-.544.72v6.33a.75.75 0 0 1-1.5 0v-6.33a2.25 2.25 0 0 1 1.763-2.194l4.473-.746Z"></path><path fill-rule="evenodd" clip-rule="evenodd" d="M3 1.5a.75.75 0 0 0-.75.75v19.5a.75.75 0 0 0 .75.75h18a.75.75 0 0 0 .75-.75V5.133a.75.75 0 0 0-.225-.535l-.002-.002-3-2.883A.75.75 0 0 0 18 1.5H3ZM1.409.659A2.25 2.25 0 0 1 3 0h15a2.25 2.25 0 0 1 1.568.637l.003.002 3 2.883a2.25 2.25 0 0 1 .679 1.61V21.75A2.25 2.25 0 0 1 21 24H3a2.25 2.25 0 0 1-2.25-2.25V2.25c0-.597.237-1.169.659-1.591Z"></path></svg></div><div class="kg-audio-player-container"><audio src="https://storage.ghost.io/c/b3/38/b338a638-7dd6-4796-8532-68f64e12e8fc/content/media/2025/02/The-Unstreamables-Episode-02-Vinyl-Obsession.mp3" preload="metadata"></audio><div class="kg-audio-title">The Unstreamables Episode 02 Vinyl Obsession</div><div class="kg-audio-player"><button class="kg-audio-play-icon" aria-label="Play audio"><svg viewBox="0 0 24 24"><path d="M23.14 10.608 2.253.164A1.559 1.559 0 0 0 0 1.557v20.887a1.558 1.558 0 0 0 2.253 1.392L23.14 13.393a1.557 1.557 0 0 0 0-2.785Z"></path></svg></button><button class="kg-audio-pause-icon kg-audio-hide" aria-label="Pause audio"><svg viewBox="0 0 24 24"><rect x="3" y="1" width="7" height="22" rx="1.5" ry="1.5"></rect><rect x="14" y="1" width="7" height="22" rx="1.5" ry="1.5"></rect></svg></button><span class="kg-audio-current-time">0:00</span><div class="kg-audio-time">/<span class="kg-audio-duration">1591.3795918367348</span></div><input type="range" class="kg-audio-seek-slider" max="100" value="0"><button class="kg-audio-playback-rate" aria-label="Adjust playback speed">1×</button><button class="kg-audio-unmute-icon" aria-label="Unmute"><svg viewBox="0 0 24 24"><path d="M15.189 2.021a9.728 9.728 0 0 0-7.924 4.85.249.249 0 0 1-.221.133H5.25a3 3 0 0 0-3 3v2a3 3 0 0 0 3 3h1.794a.249.249 0 0 1 .221.133 9.73 9.73 0 0 0 7.924 4.85h.06a1 1 0 0 0 1-1V3.02a1 1 0 0 0-1.06-.998Z"></path></svg></button><button class="kg-audio-mute-icon kg-audio-hide" aria-label="Mute"><svg viewBox="0 0 24 24"><path d="M16.177 4.3a.248.248 0 0 0 .073-.176v-1.1a1 1 0 0 0-1.061-1 9.728 9.728 0 0 0-7.924 4.85.249.249 0 0 1-.221.133H5.25a3 3 0 0 0-3 3v2a3 3 0 0 0 3 3h.114a.251.251 0 0 0 .177-.073ZM23.707 1.706A1 1 0 0 0 22.293.292l-22 22a1 1 0 0 0 0 1.414l.009.009a1 1 0 0 0 1.405-.009l6.63-6.631A.251.251 0 0 1 8.515 17a.245.245 0 0 1 .177.075 10.081 10.081 0 0 0 6.5 2.92 1 1 0 0 0 1.061-1V9.266a.247.247 0 0 1 .073-.176Z"></path></svg></button><input type="range" class="kg-audio-volume-slider" max="100" value="100"></div></div></div><p>Welcome back to&nbsp;<em>The Unstreamables</em>! I’m Jonathon Townley, and today, I’ve got something special for you—a full conversation with my friend Kyle Supley, a record collector, preservationist, and DJ. What was supposed to be a short teaser turned into a full episode because, well… we had&nbsp;<em>a lot</em>&nbsp;to talk about.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-embed-card"><iframe width="200" height="113" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/FuCiefrvB1k?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen="" title="Episode 02 Vinyl Obsession: Kyle Supley and JT"></iframe></figure><p><strong>The Nostalgia of Vinyl and Analog Sound</strong></p><p>Kyle and I go way back—we met at the “Fruit Stand” (Apple Store on Fifth Ave) years ago, and since then, he’s been a fixture in NYC’s vintage and nightlife scenes. We talked about everything from collecting records to why vinyl has outlived its digital obituaries.</p><p>For me, vinyl is more than just nostalgia—it’s a physical connection to music. When that little needle hits the grooves, the music isn’t just playing, it’s&nbsp;<em>happening in the room with you</em>. Kyle agrees, saying there’s something almost imperceptible in analog sound that digital just can’t replicate.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://storage.ghost.io/c/b3/38/b338a638-7dd6-4796-8532-68f64e12e8fc/content/images/2025/02/image.png" class="kg-image" alt="" loading="lazy" width="2000" height="1252" srcset="https://storage.ghost.io/c/b3/38/b338a638-7dd6-4796-8532-68f64e12e8fc/content/images/size/w600/2025/02/image.png 600w, https://storage.ghost.io/c/b3/38/b338a638-7dd6-4796-8532-68f64e12e8fc/content/images/size/w1000/2025/02/image.png 1000w, https://storage.ghost.io/c/b3/38/b338a638-7dd6-4796-8532-68f64e12e8fc/content/images/size/w1600/2025/02/image.png 1600w, https://storage.ghost.io/c/b3/38/b338a638-7dd6-4796-8532-68f64e12e8fc/content/images/size/w2400/2025/02/image.png 2400w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><p>Of course, vinyl isn’t the only old-school format making waves. Kyle even dabbled in 8-tracks (<em>RIP to all those that snapped in the middle of an Elton John song</em>). But while cassettes might be a fun novelty, vinyl has real staying power—and the sales numbers back that up.</p><p><strong>Julius’ Bar and The NYC Underground</strong></p><p>One of the highlights of our chat was talking about&nbsp;<em>Julius’ Bar</em>, one of the oldest gay bars in NYC and a landmark of LGBTQ+ history. If you don’t know about&nbsp;<em>The Sip-In</em>, Google it—it’s a precursor to Stonewall and a fascinating slice of protest history.</p><p>Kyle’s monthly DJ night,&nbsp;<strong>After Dark: A Disco Very</strong>, brings vintage music lovers together at Julius, creating a dance floor time machine. The event spans from ’60s mod to ’80s new wave, gradually shifting as the night goes on. Whether it’s playing requests from NYC legends like Michael Musto or digging up long-lost disco treasures, Kyle keeps the music flowing.</p><p><strong>The Thrill of the Unfindable</strong></p><p>One of my favorite parts of this conversation was about&nbsp;<strong>un-Shazamable music</strong>. You know that feeling when you hear a song and&nbsp;<em>Shazam</em>&nbsp;just shrugs? For collectors like Kyle, that’s the start of the adventure.</p><p>We also talked about the difference between actual hits and weird knockoff versions (looking at you,&nbsp;<strong>Ray Block Singers</strong>). If you’ve ever unknowingly bought a budget compilation and wondered why the Bee Gees sound…off, you know the struggle.</p><p><strong>Catch Kyle Live</strong></p><p>If you’re in NYC,&nbsp;<strong>After Dark: A Disco Very</strong>&nbsp;happens&nbsp;<strong>Saturday, February 1st</strong>&nbsp;at&nbsp;<em>Julius’ Bar in Greenwich Village</em>. And Every 1st Saturday! <br>You can follow Kyle on&nbsp;<strong>Instagram (@KylesOutThere)</strong>&nbsp;for updates.</p><p>This episode was a total blast to record, and it got me thinking—so much of what we’re covering in&nbsp;<em>The Unstreamables</em>is about the&nbsp;<strong>tactile, the ephemeral, and the things that slip through the cracks of digital curation</strong>. Whether it’s vinyl, forgotten films, or weird analog experiments, there’s a lot of treasure to be found.</p><p>If you haven’t already,&nbsp;<strong>sign up for the newsletter at&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://theunstreamables.com/?ref=theunstreamables.com"><strong>TheUnstreamables.com</strong></a>&nbsp;to get notified when new episodes drop. And if you liked this one,&nbsp;<strong>share it, comment, and spread the word</strong>—you never know who might have an&nbsp;<em>unstreamable</em>&nbsp;gem hiding in their collection.</p><p>Until next time, keep digging for the good stuff. 🎶</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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                <itunes:summary><![CDATA[ <div class="kg-card kg-audio-card"><img src="" alt="audio-thumbnail" class="kg-audio-thumbnail kg-audio-hide"><div class="kg-audio-thumbnail placeholder"><svg width="24" height="24" fill="none"><path fill-rule="evenodd" clip-rule="evenodd" d="M7.5 15.33a.75.75 0 1 0 0 1.5.75.75 0 0 0 0-1.5Zm-2.25.75a2.25 2.25 0 1 1 4.5 0 2.25 2.25 0 0 1-4.5 0ZM15 13.83a.75.75 0 1 0 0 1.5.75.75 0 0 0 0-1.5Zm-2.25.75a2.25 2.25 0 1 1 4.5 0 2.25 2.25 0 0 1-4.5 0Z"></path><path fill-rule="evenodd" clip-rule="evenodd" d="M14.486 6.81A2.25 2.25 0 0 1 17.25 9v5.579a.75.75 0 0 1-1.5 0v-5.58a.75.75 0 0 0-.932-.727.755.755 0 0 1-.059.013l-4.465.744a.75.75 0 0 0-.544.72v6.33a.75.75 0 0 1-1.5 0v-6.33a2.25 2.25 0 0 1 1.763-2.194l4.473-.746Z"></path><path fill-rule="evenodd" clip-rule="evenodd" d="M3 1.5a.75.75 0 0 0-.75.75v19.5a.75.75 0 0 0 .75.75h18a.75.75 0 0 0 .75-.75V5.133a.75.75 0 0 0-.225-.535l-.002-.002-3-2.883A.75.75 0 0 0 18 1.5H3ZM1.409.659A2.25 2.25 0 0 1 3 0h15a2.25 2.25 0 0 1 1.568.637l.003.002 3 2.883a2.25 2.25 0 0 1 .679 1.61V21.75A2.25 2.25 0 0 1 21 24H3a2.25 2.25 0 0 1-2.25-2.25V2.25c0-.597.237-1.169.659-1.591Z"></path></svg></div><div class="kg-audio-player-container"><audio src="https://storage.ghost.io/c/b3/38/b338a638-7dd6-4796-8532-68f64e12e8fc/content/media/2025/02/The-Unstreamables-Episode-02-Vinyl-Obsession.mp3" preload="metadata"></audio><div class="kg-audio-title">The Unstreamables Episode 02 Vinyl Obsession</div><div class="kg-audio-player"><button class="kg-audio-play-icon" aria-label="Play audio"><svg viewBox="0 0 24 24"><path d="M23.14 10.608 2.253.164A1.559 1.559 0 0 0 0 1.557v20.887a1.558 1.558 0 0 0 2.253 1.392L23.14 13.393a1.557 1.557 0 0 0 0-2.785Z"></path></svg></button><button class="kg-audio-pause-icon kg-audio-hide" aria-label="Pause audio"><svg viewBox="0 0 24 24"><rect x="3" y="1" width="7" height="22" rx="1.5" ry="1.5"></rect><rect x="14" y="1" width="7" height="22" rx="1.5" ry="1.5"></rect></svg></button><span class="kg-audio-current-time">0:00</span><div class="kg-audio-time">/<span class="kg-audio-duration">1591.3795918367348</span></div><input type="range" class="kg-audio-seek-slider" max="100" value="0"><button class="kg-audio-playback-rate" aria-label="Adjust playback speed">1×</button><button class="kg-audio-unmute-icon" aria-label="Unmute"><svg viewBox="0 0 24 24"><path d="M15.189 2.021a9.728 9.728 0 0 0-7.924 4.85.249.249 0 0 1-.221.133H5.25a3 3 0 0 0-3 3v2a3 3 0 0 0 3 3h1.794a.249.249 0 0 1 .221.133 9.73 9.73 0 0 0 7.924 4.85h.06a1 1 0 0 0 1-1V3.02a1 1 0 0 0-1.06-.998Z"></path></svg></button><button class="kg-audio-mute-icon kg-audio-hide" aria-label="Mute"><svg viewBox="0 0 24 24"><path d="M16.177 4.3a.248.248 0 0 0 .073-.176v-1.1a1 1 0 0 0-1.061-1 9.728 9.728 0 0 0-7.924 4.85.249.249 0 0 1-.221.133H5.25a3 3 0 0 0-3 3v2a3 3 0 0 0 3 3h.114a.251.251 0 0 0 .177-.073ZM23.707 1.706A1 1 0 0 0 22.293.292l-22 22a1 1 0 0 0 0 1.414l.009.009a1 1 0 0 0 1.405-.009l6.63-6.631A.251.251 0 0 1 8.515 17a.245.245 0 0 1 .177.075 10.081 10.081 0 0 0 6.5 2.92 1 1 0 0 0 1.061-1V9.266a.247.247 0 0 1 .073-.176Z"></path></svg></button><input type="range" class="kg-audio-volume-slider" max="100" value="100"></div></div></div><p>Welcome back to&nbsp;<em>The Unstreamables</em>! I’m Jonathon Townley, and today, I’ve got something special for you—a full conversation with my friend Kyle Supley, a record collector, preservationist, and DJ. What was supposed to be a short teaser turned into a full episode because, well… we had&nbsp;<em>a lot</em>&nbsp;to talk about.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-embed-card"><iframe width="200" height="113" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/FuCiefrvB1k?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen="" title="Episode 02 Vinyl Obsession: Kyle Supley and JT"></iframe></figure><p><strong>The Nostalgia of Vinyl and Analog Sound</strong></p><p>Kyle and I go way back—we met at the “Fruit Stand” (Apple Store on Fifth Ave) years ago, and since then, he’s been a fixture in NYC’s vintage and nightlife scenes. We talked about everything from collecting records to why vinyl has outlived its digital obituaries.</p><p>For me, vinyl is more than just nostalgia—it’s a physical connection to music. When that little needle hits the grooves, the music isn’t just playing, it’s&nbsp;<em>happening in the room with you</em>. Kyle agrees, saying there’s something almost imperceptible in analog sound that digital just can’t replicate.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://storage.ghost.io/c/b3/38/b338a638-7dd6-4796-8532-68f64e12e8fc/content/images/2025/02/image.png" class="kg-image" alt="" loading="lazy" width="2000" height="1252" srcset="https://storage.ghost.io/c/b3/38/b338a638-7dd6-4796-8532-68f64e12e8fc/content/images/size/w600/2025/02/image.png 600w, https://storage.ghost.io/c/b3/38/b338a638-7dd6-4796-8532-68f64e12e8fc/content/images/size/w1000/2025/02/image.png 1000w, https://storage.ghost.io/c/b3/38/b338a638-7dd6-4796-8532-68f64e12e8fc/content/images/size/w1600/2025/02/image.png 1600w, https://storage.ghost.io/c/b3/38/b338a638-7dd6-4796-8532-68f64e12e8fc/content/images/size/w2400/2025/02/image.png 2400w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><p>Of course, vinyl isn’t the only old-school format making waves. Kyle even dabbled in 8-tracks (<em>RIP to all those that snapped in the middle of an Elton John song</em>). But while cassettes might be a fun novelty, vinyl has real staying power—and the sales numbers back that up.</p><p><strong>Julius’ Bar and The NYC Underground</strong></p><p>One of the highlights of our chat was talking about&nbsp;<em>Julius’ Bar</em>, one of the oldest gay bars in NYC and a landmark of LGBTQ+ history. If you don’t know about&nbsp;<em>The Sip-In</em>, Google it—it’s a precursor to Stonewall and a fascinating slice of protest history.</p><p>Kyle’s monthly DJ night,&nbsp;<strong>After Dark: A Disco Very</strong>, brings vintage music lovers together at Julius, creating a dance floor time machine. The event spans from ’60s mod to ’80s new wave, gradually shifting as the night goes on. Whether it’s playing requests from NYC legends like Michael Musto or digging up long-lost disco treasures, Kyle keeps the music flowing.</p><p><strong>The Thrill of the Unfindable</strong></p><p>One of my favorite parts of this conversation was about&nbsp;<strong>un-Shazamable music</strong>. You know that feeling when you hear a song and&nbsp;<em>Shazam</em>&nbsp;just shrugs? For collectors like Kyle, that’s the start of the adventure.</p><p>We also talked about the difference between actual hits and weird knockoff versions (looking at you,&nbsp;<strong>Ray Block Singers</strong>). If you’ve ever unknowingly bought a budget compilation and wondered why the Bee Gees sound…off, you know the struggle.</p><p><strong>Catch Kyle Live</strong></p><p>If you’re in NYC,&nbsp;<strong>After Dark: A Disco Very</strong>&nbsp;happens&nbsp;<strong>Saturday, February 1st</strong>&nbsp;at&nbsp;<em>Julius’ Bar in Greenwich Village</em>. And Every 1st Saturday! <br>You can follow Kyle on&nbsp;<strong>Instagram (@KylesOutThere)</strong>&nbsp;for updates.</p><p>This episode was a total blast to record, and it got me thinking—so much of what we’re covering in&nbsp;<em>The Unstreamables</em>is about the&nbsp;<strong>tactile, the ephemeral, and the things that slip through the cracks of digital curation</strong>. Whether it’s vinyl, forgotten films, or weird analog experiments, there’s a lot of treasure to be found.</p><p>If you haven’t already,&nbsp;<strong>sign up for the newsletter at&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://theunstreamables.com/?ref=theunstreamables.com"><strong>TheUnstreamables.com</strong></a>&nbsp;to get notified when new episodes drop. And if you liked this one,&nbsp;<strong>share it, comment, and spread the word</strong>—you never know who might have an&nbsp;<em>unstreamable</em>&nbsp;gem hiding in their collection.</p><p>Until next time, keep digging for the good stuff. 🎶</p> ]]></itunes:summary>
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                <description>Join us in this debut episode of The Unstreamables, where we explore the DIY ingenuity of They Might Be Giants’ Dial-A-Song, a quirky precursor to streaming that turned an answering machine into a cultural phenomenon.</description>
                <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <h2 id="the-quirky-brilliance-of-they-might-be-giants%E2%80%99-dial-a-song"><strong>The Quirky Brilliance of They Might Be Giants’ Dial-A-Song</strong></h2><div class="kg-card kg-audio-card"><img src="" alt="audio-thumbnail" class="kg-audio-thumbnail kg-audio-hide"><div class="kg-audio-thumbnail placeholder"><svg width="24" height="24" fill="none"><path fill-rule="evenodd" clip-rule="evenodd" d="M7.5 15.33a.75.75 0 1 0 0 1.5.75.75 0 0 0 0-1.5Zm-2.25.75a2.25 2.25 0 1 1 4.5 0 2.25 2.25 0 0 1-4.5 0ZM15 13.83a.75.75 0 1 0 0 1.5.75.75 0 0 0 0-1.5Zm-2.25.75a2.25 2.25 0 1 1 4.5 0 2.25 2.25 0 0 1-4.5 0Z"></path><path fill-rule="evenodd" clip-rule="evenodd" d="M14.486 6.81A2.25 2.25 0 0 1 17.25 9v5.579a.75.75 0 0 1-1.5 0v-5.58a.75.75 0 0 0-.932-.727.755.755 0 0 1-.059.013l-4.465.744a.75.75 0 0 0-.544.72v6.33a.75.75 0 0 1-1.5 0v-6.33a2.25 2.25 0 0 1 1.763-2.194l4.473-.746Z"></path><path fill-rule="evenodd" clip-rule="evenodd" d="M3 1.5a.75.75 0 0 0-.75.75v19.5a.75.75 0 0 0 .75.75h18a.75.75 0 0 0 .75-.75V5.133a.75.75 0 0 0-.225-.535l-.002-.002-3-2.883A.75.75 0 0 0 18 1.5H3ZM1.409.659A2.25 2.25 0 0 1 3 0h15a2.25 2.25 0 0 1 1.568.637l.003.002 3 2.883a2.25 2.25 0 0 1 .679 1.61V21.75A2.25 2.25 0 0 1 21 24H3a2.25 2.25 0 0 1-2.25-2.25V2.25c0-.597.237-1.169.659-1.591Z"></path></svg></div><div class="kg-audio-player-container"><audio src="https://storage.ghost.io/c/b3/38/b338a638-7dd6-4796-8532-68f64e12e8fc/content/media/2025/01/Episode-01-Free-if-You-Call-From-Work.mp3" preload="metadata"></audio><div class="kg-audio-title">Episode 01 Free if You Call From Work</div><div class="kg-audio-player"><button class="kg-audio-play-icon" aria-label="Play audio"><svg viewBox="0 0 24 24"><path d="M23.14 10.608 2.253.164A1.559 1.559 0 0 0 0 1.557v20.887a1.558 1.558 0 0 0 2.253 1.392L23.14 13.393a1.557 1.557 0 0 0 0-2.785Z"></path></svg></button><button class="kg-audio-pause-icon kg-audio-hide" aria-label="Pause audio"><svg viewBox="0 0 24 24"><rect x="3" y="1" width="7" height="22" rx="1.5" ry="1.5"></rect><rect x="14" y="1" width="7" height="22" rx="1.5" ry="1.5"></rect></svg></button><span class="kg-audio-current-time">0:00</span><div class="kg-audio-time">/<span class="kg-audio-duration">1412.4669387755102</span></div><input type="range" class="kg-audio-seek-slider" max="100" value="0"><button class="kg-audio-playback-rate" aria-label="Adjust playback speed">1×</button><button class="kg-audio-unmute-icon" aria-label="Unmute"><svg viewBox="0 0 24 24"><path d="M15.189 2.021a9.728 9.728 0 0 0-7.924 4.85.249.249 0 0 1-.221.133H5.25a3 3 0 0 0-3 3v2a3 3 0 0 0 3 3h1.794a.249.249 0 0 1 .221.133 9.73 9.73 0 0 0 7.924 4.85h.06a1 1 0 0 0 1-1V3.02a1 1 0 0 0-1.06-.998Z"></path></svg></button><button class="kg-audio-mute-icon kg-audio-hide" aria-label="Mute"><svg viewBox="0 0 24 24"><path d="M16.177 4.3a.248.248 0 0 0 .073-.176v-1.1a1 1 0 0 0-1.061-1 9.728 9.728 0 0 0-7.924 4.85.249.249 0 0 1-.221.133H5.25a3 3 0 0 0-3 3v2a3 3 0 0 0 3 3h.114a.251.251 0 0 0 .177-.073ZM23.707 1.706A1 1 0 0 0 22.293.292l-22 22a1 1 0 0 0 0 1.414l.009.009a1 1 0 0 0 1.405-.009l6.63-6.631A.251.251 0 0 1 8.515 17a.245.245 0 0 1 .177.075 10.081 10.081 0 0 0 6.5 2.92 1 1 0 0 0 1.061-1V9.266a.247.247 0 0 1 .073-.176Z"></path></svg></button><input type="range" class="kg-audio-volume-slider" max="100" value="100"></div></div></div><p>Join us in this debut episode of&nbsp;<em>The Unstreamables</em>, where we explore the DIY ingenuity of They Might Be Giants’&nbsp;<strong>Dial-A-Song</strong>, a quirky precursor to streaming that turned an answering machine into a cultural phenomenon. <br><br>Hey Charter Members! First for-real really official Episode! Thanks everyone for your support. Take a listen. If you'd prefer to listen with your eyes, too, scroll down just a little bit.  The YouTube Video goes live at 5pm NY time. There are a bunch of resources and links below if you really want to dive into the TMBG (They Might Be Giants) rabbit hole. </p><figure class="kg-card kg-embed-card"><iframe width="200" height="113" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/KO53_nsxa54?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen="" title="Episode 01:  Free If You Call From Work |  The Quirky Genius of They Might Be Giants' Dial-A-Song"></iframe></figure><h2 id="highlights-include"><strong>Highlights include</strong></h2><p>	•	A celebration of the 35th anniversary of&nbsp;<em>Flood</em>, the band’s iconic album.</p><p>	•	Personal reflections on David Lynch and his impact as a creative force.</p><p>	•	An introduction to guest Kyle Supley, who shares stories about vintage treasures and spinning vinyl at Julius’.</p><p>	•	Fan-favorite and underappreciated tracks from TMBG, including insights into their live shows and fan reactions.</p><p>	•	A look at how Dial-A-Song brought lo-fi charm to music distribution, proving creativity beats perfection.</p><h3 id="subscribe"><strong>Subscribe!</strong></h3><p>	•	Subscribe to the newsletter at&nbsp;<a href="https://theunstreamables.com/?ref=theunstreamables.com">TheUnstreamables.com</a>&nbsp;to discover more rare and forgotten media.</p><p>	•	Check out Dial-A-Song, still alive and kicking! Call 844-387-6962 or download their app to hear fresh tracks.</p><p>Embrace the imperfect, celebrate the obscure, and rediscover treasures you’ll never forget. 🎶<br><br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KO53_nsxa54&list=PLvOvIrv176etYY8nsALAITAVgDGW4rTgS&ref=theunstreamables.com" rel="noreferrer">The Unstreamables Podcast YouTube Playlist.</a></p><h3 id="transcript">Transcript</h3><div class="kg-card kg-file-card"><a class="kg-file-card-container" href="https://www.theunstreamables.com/content/files/2025/01/the-unstreamables-episode-01-free-when-you-call-from-work-1080websharename.txt" title="Download" download=""><div class="kg-file-card-contents"><div class="kg-file-card-title">the-unstreamables-episode-01-free-when-you-call-from-work-1080websharename</div><div class="kg-file-card-caption"></div><div class="kg-file-card-metadata"><div class="kg-file-card-filename">the-unstreamables-episode-01-free-when-you-call-from-work-1080websharename.txt</div><div class="kg-file-card-filesize">19 KB</div></div></div><div class="kg-file-card-icon"><svg viewBox="0 0 24 24"><defs><style>.a{fill:none;stroke:currentColor;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round;stroke-width:1.5px;}</style></defs><title>download-circle</title><polyline class="a" points="8.25 14.25 12 18 15.75 14.25"></polyline><line class="a" x1="12" y1="6.75" x2="12" y2="18"></line><circle class="a" cx="12" cy="12" r="11.25"></circle></svg></div></a></div><h2 id="sources-and-credits">Sources and credits</h2><p><strong>They Might Be Giants Official Website</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.theymightbegiants.com/?ref=theunstreamables.com">https://www.theymightbegiants.com/</a></p><p>• Official information on Dial-A-Song and the band’s history.</p><p><strong>Dial-A-Song Reboot</strong></p><p><a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/they-might-be-giants/id562807635?ref=theunstreamables.com">https://apps.apple.com/us/app/they-might-be-giants/id562807635</a></p><p>The modern version of Dial-A-Song, now available online.</p><p><a href="http://tmbw.net/?ref=theunstreamables.com"><strong>TMBW.net</strong></a><strong>: They Might Be Giants Wiki</strong></p><p><a href="https://tmbw.net/wiki/Dial-A-Song?ref=theunstreamables.com">https://tmbw.net/wiki/Dial-A-Song</a></p><p>• Comprehensive fan-maintained archive with detailed info about the service.</p><p><strong>Spin Magazine</strong></p><p>“They Might Be Giants Revive Dial-A-Song for a Digital Age.”</p><p><a href="https://www.spin.com/?ref=theunstreamables.com">https://www.spin.com/</a></p><p><strong>BrooklynVegan</strong></p><p>“A Look Back at TMBG’s Dial-A-Song Legacy.”</p><p><a href="https://www.brooklynvegan.com/?ref=theunstreamables.com">https://www.brooklynvegan.com/</a></p><p><strong>NPR Interview with TMBG</strong></p><p>Discusses the origins and cultural impact of Dial-A-Song.</p><p><a href="https://www.npr.org/2015/06/05/413177625/dial-a-giant?ref=theunstreamables.com">https://www.npr.org/2015/06/05/413177625/dial-a-giant</a></p><p><strong>My Murdered Remains Compilation Album</strong></p><p><a href="https://theymightbegiants.bandcamp.com/album/my-murdered-remains?ref=theunstreamables.com">https://theymightbegiants.bandcamp.com/album/my-murdered-remains</a></p><p><a href="https://www.theymightbegiants.com/free-downloads1?ref=theunstreamables.com">https://www.theymightbegiants.com/free-downloads1</a></p><p><strong>Video / Stills / Audio Credits</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>Vintage Cassette Tape Video</strong></p><p><em>File / Title</em>: Video-background-free-to-use-compact-cassette-playing-5-min-no-sound 1080p.webm</p><p><em>Author</em>: Matthias Wunderlich (webm by Jahobr)</p><p><em>Licence</em>:&nbsp;<a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en?ref=theunstreamables.com">CC BY-SA 3.0</a></p><p><em>Source</em>:&nbsp;<a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/?ref=theunstreamables.com">Wikimedia Commons</a></p><p></p><p><strong>BeepBox Example Song</strong></p><p><em>File / Title</em>: BeepBox_Example_Song.wav</p><p><em>Author</em>: John Nesky</p><p><em>Licence</em>:&nbsp;<a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en?ref=theunstreamables.com">CC BY-SA 3.0</a></p><p><em>Source</em>:&nbsp;<a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/?ref=theunstreamables.com">Wikimedia Commons</a></p><p></p><p><strong>Audio Sting</strong></p><p><em>File / Title</em>: Beep_example.ogg</p><p><em>Author</em>: Dan Stolyarov aka DVS</p><p><em>Licence</em>: Public Domain</p><p><em>Source</em>:&nbsp;<a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Beep_example.ogg?ref=theunstreamables.com">Wikimedia Commons</a></p><p></p><p><strong>Digitally Mastered Beat</strong></p><p><em>File / Title</em>: Digitally mastered beat created from recorded Foley samples of common houseware (flac)</p><p><em>Author</em>: Subhashish Panigrahi</p><p><em>Licence</em>:&nbsp;<a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.en?ref=theunstreamables.com">CC BY-SA 4.0</a></p><p><em>Source</em>:&nbsp;<a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/?ref=theunstreamables.com">Wikimedia Commons</a></p><p></p><p><strong>Endless Loop Outgoing Message Tape</strong></p><p><em>File / Title</em>: Outgoing Message Tape</p><p><em>Author</em>: Wasted Time R</p><p><em>Licence</em>:&nbsp;<a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:OutgoingMessageTape.jpg?ref=theunstreamables.com">Wikimedia Commons</a></p><p></p><p><strong>Dual Endless Cassette Tapes in National Easa-Phone</strong></p><p><em>File / Title</em>: Dual endless cassette tapes in National Easa-Phone 20130722.jpg</p><p><em>Author</em>: phreakindee</p><p><em>Licence</em>:&nbsp;<a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/deed.en?ref=theunstreamables.com">Public Domain (CC0)</a></p><p><em>Source</em>:&nbsp;<a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/?ref=theunstreamables.com">Wikimedia Commons</a></p><p></p><p><strong>National Easa-Phone Answering Machine by Panasonic</strong></p><p><em>File / Title</em>: National Easa-Phone Answering Machine by Panasonic</p><p><em>Author</em>: phreakindee</p><p><em>Licence</em>:&nbsp;<a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/deed.en?ref=theunstreamables.com">Public Domain (CC0)</a></p><p><em>Source</em>:&nbsp;<a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:National_Easa-Phone_Answering_Machine_by_Panasonic.jpg?ref=theunstreamables.com">Wikimedia Commons</a></p><p></p><p><strong>DeLorean Replica Kovacs Time Machine</strong></p><p><em>File / Title</em>: DeLorean Replica Kovacs Time Machine.png</p><p><em>Description</em>: Replica of the DeLorean Time Machine from&nbsp;<em>Back to the Future</em>, made by Joe Kovacs.</p><p><em>Author</em>: Durban</p><p><em>Licence</em>:&nbsp;<a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.en?ref=theunstreamables.com">CC BY-SA 4.0</a></p><p><em>Source</em>:&nbsp;<a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/?ref=theunstreamables.com">Wikimedia Commons</a></p><p></p><p><strong>Midcentury Telephone Table</strong></p><p><em>File / Title</em>: Telephone_Table.jpg</p><p><em>Author</em>: SavvyChristine</p><p><em>Licence</em>:&nbsp;<a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/deed.en?ref=theunstreamables.com">CC BY 2.0</a></p><p><em>Source</em>:&nbsp;<a href="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/57/Telephone_Table.jpg?ref=theunstreamables.com">Wikimedia Commons</a></p><p><strong>Audio Clip from NPR’s Ask Me Another</strong></p><p><em>Title</em>: “Dial-A-Giant”</p><p><em>Date</em>: June 11, 2015</p><p><em>Licence</em>: © 2025 NPR, claimed under fair use.</p><p><em>Source</em>: National Public Radio</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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                <itunes:subtitle>Join us in this debut episode of The Unstreamables, where we explore the DIY ingenuity of They Might Be Giants’ Dial-A-Song, a quirky precursor to streaming that turned an answering machine into a cultural phenomenon.</itunes:subtitle>
                <itunes:summary><![CDATA[ <h2 id="the-quirky-brilliance-of-they-might-be-giants%E2%80%99-dial-a-song"><strong>The Quirky Brilliance of They Might Be Giants’ Dial-A-Song</strong></h2><div class="kg-card kg-audio-card"><img src="" alt="audio-thumbnail" class="kg-audio-thumbnail kg-audio-hide"><div class="kg-audio-thumbnail placeholder"><svg width="24" height="24" fill="none"><path fill-rule="evenodd" clip-rule="evenodd" d="M7.5 15.33a.75.75 0 1 0 0 1.5.75.75 0 0 0 0-1.5Zm-2.25.75a2.25 2.25 0 1 1 4.5 0 2.25 2.25 0 0 1-4.5 0ZM15 13.83a.75.75 0 1 0 0 1.5.75.75 0 0 0 0-1.5Zm-2.25.75a2.25 2.25 0 1 1 4.5 0 2.25 2.25 0 0 1-4.5 0Z"></path><path fill-rule="evenodd" clip-rule="evenodd" d="M14.486 6.81A2.25 2.25 0 0 1 17.25 9v5.579a.75.75 0 0 1-1.5 0v-5.58a.75.75 0 0 0-.932-.727.755.755 0 0 1-.059.013l-4.465.744a.75.75 0 0 0-.544.72v6.33a.75.75 0 0 1-1.5 0v-6.33a2.25 2.25 0 0 1 1.763-2.194l4.473-.746Z"></path><path fill-rule="evenodd" clip-rule="evenodd" d="M3 1.5a.75.75 0 0 0-.75.75v19.5a.75.75 0 0 0 .75.75h18a.75.75 0 0 0 .75-.75V5.133a.75.75 0 0 0-.225-.535l-.002-.002-3-2.883A.75.75 0 0 0 18 1.5H3ZM1.409.659A2.25 2.25 0 0 1 3 0h15a2.25 2.25 0 0 1 1.568.637l.003.002 3 2.883a2.25 2.25 0 0 1 .679 1.61V21.75A2.25 2.25 0 0 1 21 24H3a2.25 2.25 0 0 1-2.25-2.25V2.25c0-.597.237-1.169.659-1.591Z"></path></svg></div><div class="kg-audio-player-container"><audio src="https://storage.ghost.io/c/b3/38/b338a638-7dd6-4796-8532-68f64e12e8fc/content/media/2025/01/Episode-01-Free-if-You-Call-From-Work.mp3" preload="metadata"></audio><div class="kg-audio-title">Episode 01 Free if You Call From Work</div><div class="kg-audio-player"><button class="kg-audio-play-icon" aria-label="Play audio"><svg viewBox="0 0 24 24"><path d="M23.14 10.608 2.253.164A1.559 1.559 0 0 0 0 1.557v20.887a1.558 1.558 0 0 0 2.253 1.392L23.14 13.393a1.557 1.557 0 0 0 0-2.785Z"></path></svg></button><button class="kg-audio-pause-icon kg-audio-hide" aria-label="Pause audio"><svg viewBox="0 0 24 24"><rect x="3" y="1" width="7" height="22" rx="1.5" ry="1.5"></rect><rect x="14" y="1" width="7" height="22" rx="1.5" ry="1.5"></rect></svg></button><span class="kg-audio-current-time">0:00</span><div class="kg-audio-time">/<span class="kg-audio-duration">1412.4669387755102</span></div><input type="range" class="kg-audio-seek-slider" max="100" value="0"><button class="kg-audio-playback-rate" aria-label="Adjust playback speed">1×</button><button class="kg-audio-unmute-icon" aria-label="Unmute"><svg viewBox="0 0 24 24"><path d="M15.189 2.021a9.728 9.728 0 0 0-7.924 4.85.249.249 0 0 1-.221.133H5.25a3 3 0 0 0-3 3v2a3 3 0 0 0 3 3h1.794a.249.249 0 0 1 .221.133 9.73 9.73 0 0 0 7.924 4.85h.06a1 1 0 0 0 1-1V3.02a1 1 0 0 0-1.06-.998Z"></path></svg></button><button class="kg-audio-mute-icon kg-audio-hide" aria-label="Mute"><svg viewBox="0 0 24 24"><path d="M16.177 4.3a.248.248 0 0 0 .073-.176v-1.1a1 1 0 0 0-1.061-1 9.728 9.728 0 0 0-7.924 4.85.249.249 0 0 1-.221.133H5.25a3 3 0 0 0-3 3v2a3 3 0 0 0 3 3h.114a.251.251 0 0 0 .177-.073ZM23.707 1.706A1 1 0 0 0 22.293.292l-22 22a1 1 0 0 0 0 1.414l.009.009a1 1 0 0 0 1.405-.009l6.63-6.631A.251.251 0 0 1 8.515 17a.245.245 0 0 1 .177.075 10.081 10.081 0 0 0 6.5 2.92 1 1 0 0 0 1.061-1V9.266a.247.247 0 0 1 .073-.176Z"></path></svg></button><input type="range" class="kg-audio-volume-slider" max="100" value="100"></div></div></div><p>Join us in this debut episode of&nbsp;<em>The Unstreamables</em>, where we explore the DIY ingenuity of They Might Be Giants’&nbsp;<strong>Dial-A-Song</strong>, a quirky precursor to streaming that turned an answering machine into a cultural phenomenon. <br><br>Hey Charter Members! First for-real really official Episode! Thanks everyone for your support. Take a listen. If you'd prefer to listen with your eyes, too, scroll down just a little bit.  The YouTube Video goes live at 5pm NY time. There are a bunch of resources and links below if you really want to dive into the TMBG (They Might Be Giants) rabbit hole. </p><figure class="kg-card kg-embed-card"><iframe width="200" height="113" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/KO53_nsxa54?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen="" title="Episode 01:  Free If You Call From Work |  The Quirky Genius of They Might Be Giants' Dial-A-Song"></iframe></figure><h2 id="highlights-include"><strong>Highlights include</strong></h2><p>	•	A celebration of the 35th anniversary of&nbsp;<em>Flood</em>, the band’s iconic album.</p><p>	•	Personal reflections on David Lynch and his impact as a creative force.</p><p>	•	An introduction to guest Kyle Supley, who shares stories about vintage treasures and spinning vinyl at Julius’.</p><p>	•	Fan-favorite and underappreciated tracks from TMBG, including insights into their live shows and fan reactions.</p><p>	•	A look at how Dial-A-Song brought lo-fi charm to music distribution, proving creativity beats perfection.</p><h3 id="subscribe"><strong>Subscribe!</strong></h3><p>	•	Subscribe to the newsletter at&nbsp;<a href="https://theunstreamables.com/?ref=theunstreamables.com">TheUnstreamables.com</a>&nbsp;to discover more rare and forgotten media.</p><p>	•	Check out Dial-A-Song, still alive and kicking! Call 844-387-6962 or download their app to hear fresh tracks.</p><p>Embrace the imperfect, celebrate the obscure, and rediscover treasures you’ll never forget. 🎶<br><br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KO53_nsxa54&list=PLvOvIrv176etYY8nsALAITAVgDGW4rTgS&ref=theunstreamables.com" rel="noreferrer">The Unstreamables Podcast YouTube Playlist.</a></p><h3 id="transcript">Transcript</h3><div class="kg-card kg-file-card"><a class="kg-file-card-container" href="https://www.theunstreamables.com/content/files/2025/01/the-unstreamables-episode-01-free-when-you-call-from-work-1080websharename.txt" title="Download" download=""><div class="kg-file-card-contents"><div class="kg-file-card-title">the-unstreamables-episode-01-free-when-you-call-from-work-1080websharename</div><div class="kg-file-card-caption"></div><div class="kg-file-card-metadata"><div class="kg-file-card-filename">the-unstreamables-episode-01-free-when-you-call-from-work-1080websharename.txt</div><div class="kg-file-card-filesize">19 KB</div></div></div><div class="kg-file-card-icon"><svg viewBox="0 0 24 24"><defs><style>.a{fill:none;stroke:currentColor;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round;stroke-width:1.5px;}</style></defs><title>download-circle</title><polyline class="a" points="8.25 14.25 12 18 15.75 14.25"></polyline><line class="a" x1="12" y1="6.75" x2="12" y2="18"></line><circle class="a" cx="12" cy="12" r="11.25"></circle></svg></div></a></div><h2 id="sources-and-credits">Sources and credits</h2><p><strong>They Might Be Giants Official Website</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.theymightbegiants.com/?ref=theunstreamables.com">https://www.theymightbegiants.com/</a></p><p>• Official information on Dial-A-Song and the band’s history.</p><p><strong>Dial-A-Song Reboot</strong></p><p><a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/they-might-be-giants/id562807635?ref=theunstreamables.com">https://apps.apple.com/us/app/they-might-be-giants/id562807635</a></p><p>The modern version of Dial-A-Song, now available online.</p><p><a href="http://tmbw.net/?ref=theunstreamables.com"><strong>TMBW.net</strong></a><strong>: They Might Be Giants Wiki</strong></p><p><a href="https://tmbw.net/wiki/Dial-A-Song?ref=theunstreamables.com">https://tmbw.net/wiki/Dial-A-Song</a></p><p>• Comprehensive fan-maintained archive with detailed info about the service.</p><p><strong>Spin Magazine</strong></p><p>“They Might Be Giants Revive Dial-A-Song for a Digital Age.”</p><p><a href="https://www.spin.com/?ref=theunstreamables.com">https://www.spin.com/</a></p><p><strong>BrooklynVegan</strong></p><p>“A Look Back at TMBG’s Dial-A-Song Legacy.”</p><p><a href="https://www.brooklynvegan.com/?ref=theunstreamables.com">https://www.brooklynvegan.com/</a></p><p><strong>NPR Interview with TMBG</strong></p><p>Discusses the origins and cultural impact of Dial-A-Song.</p><p><a href="https://www.npr.org/2015/06/05/413177625/dial-a-giant?ref=theunstreamables.com">https://www.npr.org/2015/06/05/413177625/dial-a-giant</a></p><p><strong>My Murdered Remains Compilation Album</strong></p><p><a href="https://theymightbegiants.bandcamp.com/album/my-murdered-remains?ref=theunstreamables.com">https://theymightbegiants.bandcamp.com/album/my-murdered-remains</a></p><p><a href="https://www.theymightbegiants.com/free-downloads1?ref=theunstreamables.com">https://www.theymightbegiants.com/free-downloads1</a></p><p><strong>Video / Stills / Audio Credits</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>Vintage Cassette Tape Video</strong></p><p><em>File / Title</em>: Video-background-free-to-use-compact-cassette-playing-5-min-no-sound 1080p.webm</p><p><em>Author</em>: Matthias Wunderlich (webm by Jahobr)</p><p><em>Licence</em>:&nbsp;<a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en?ref=theunstreamables.com">CC BY-SA 3.0</a></p><p><em>Source</em>:&nbsp;<a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/?ref=theunstreamables.com">Wikimedia Commons</a></p><p></p><p><strong>BeepBox Example Song</strong></p><p><em>File / Title</em>: BeepBox_Example_Song.wav</p><p><em>Author</em>: John Nesky</p><p><em>Licence</em>:&nbsp;<a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en?ref=theunstreamables.com">CC BY-SA 3.0</a></p><p><em>Source</em>:&nbsp;<a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/?ref=theunstreamables.com">Wikimedia Commons</a></p><p></p><p><strong>Audio Sting</strong></p><p><em>File / Title</em>: Beep_example.ogg</p><p><em>Author</em>: Dan Stolyarov aka DVS</p><p><em>Licence</em>: Public Domain</p><p><em>Source</em>:&nbsp;<a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Beep_example.ogg?ref=theunstreamables.com">Wikimedia Commons</a></p><p></p><p><strong>Digitally Mastered Beat</strong></p><p><em>File / Title</em>: Digitally mastered beat created from recorded Foley samples of common houseware (flac)</p><p><em>Author</em>: Subhashish Panigrahi</p><p><em>Licence</em>:&nbsp;<a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.en?ref=theunstreamables.com">CC BY-SA 4.0</a></p><p><em>Source</em>:&nbsp;<a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/?ref=theunstreamables.com">Wikimedia Commons</a></p><p></p><p><strong>Endless Loop Outgoing Message Tape</strong></p><p><em>File / Title</em>: Outgoing Message Tape</p><p><em>Author</em>: Wasted Time R</p><p><em>Licence</em>:&nbsp;<a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:OutgoingMessageTape.jpg?ref=theunstreamables.com">Wikimedia Commons</a></p><p></p><p><strong>Dual Endless Cassette Tapes in National Easa-Phone</strong></p><p><em>File / Title</em>: Dual endless cassette tapes in National Easa-Phone 20130722.jpg</p><p><em>Author</em>: phreakindee</p><p><em>Licence</em>:&nbsp;<a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/deed.en?ref=theunstreamables.com">Public Domain (CC0)</a></p><p><em>Source</em>:&nbsp;<a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/?ref=theunstreamables.com">Wikimedia Commons</a></p><p></p><p><strong>National Easa-Phone Answering Machine by Panasonic</strong></p><p><em>File / Title</em>: National Easa-Phone Answering Machine by Panasonic</p><p><em>Author</em>: phreakindee</p><p><em>Licence</em>:&nbsp;<a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/deed.en?ref=theunstreamables.com">Public Domain (CC0)</a></p><p><em>Source</em>:&nbsp;<a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:National_Easa-Phone_Answering_Machine_by_Panasonic.jpg?ref=theunstreamables.com">Wikimedia Commons</a></p><p></p><p><strong>DeLorean Replica Kovacs Time Machine</strong></p><p><em>File / Title</em>: DeLorean Replica Kovacs Time Machine.png</p><p><em>Description</em>: Replica of the DeLorean Time Machine from&nbsp;<em>Back to the Future</em>, made by Joe Kovacs.</p><p><em>Author</em>: Durban</p><p><em>Licence</em>:&nbsp;<a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.en?ref=theunstreamables.com">CC BY-SA 4.0</a></p><p><em>Source</em>:&nbsp;<a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/?ref=theunstreamables.com">Wikimedia Commons</a></p><p></p><p><strong>Midcentury Telephone Table</strong></p><p><em>File / Title</em>: Telephone_Table.jpg</p><p><em>Author</em>: SavvyChristine</p><p><em>Licence</em>:&nbsp;<a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/deed.en?ref=theunstreamables.com">CC BY 2.0</a></p><p><em>Source</em>:&nbsp;<a href="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/57/Telephone_Table.jpg?ref=theunstreamables.com">Wikimedia Commons</a></p><p><strong>Audio Clip from NPR’s Ask Me Another</strong></p><p><em>Title</em>: “Dial-A-Giant”</p><p><em>Date</em>: June 11, 2015</p><p><em>Licence</em>: © 2025 NPR, claimed under fair use.</p><p><em>Source</em>: National Public Radio</p> ]]></itunes:summary>
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                <itunes:summary><![CDATA[ <figure class="kg-card kg-embed-card"><iframe width="200" height="113" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/KE4PTZ0GeLQ?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen="" title="Episode 0: Discovering Hidden Gems and Unstreamable Treasures."></iframe></figure><p>Hey gang, Episode 0 video is up on the YouTube. <br>You wouldn't believe how many times I recorded it. I'm putting it up here for subscribers and I'll add the actual audio files / podcast stuff once I remember/figure out how to post it so you can subscribe. If you're an expert at that sort of thing, get in touch with me: <a href="mailto:jt@theunstreamables.com" rel="noreferrer">jt@TheUnstreamables.com</a></p><p>EDIT: figured it out! More to come. Point your podcast catcher here: <a href="https://www.theunstreamables.com/podcast/rss">https://www.theunstreamables.com/podcast/rss</a></p><p> </p> ]]></itunes:summary>
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