Topic: Museum Archives

3 chapters across the catalog

Killer Crickets
Episode 1102 1:19:33 - 1:22:13

1102: Killer Crickets

Computer History Museum, Adam Curry Enshrinement

Adam Curry announces his inclusion in the Computer History Museum in Silicon Valley for his role in changing the broadcast landscape. An extensive interview was recorded for the archives to document his contributions to podcasting. The hosts joke about the permanence of the legacy in a region known for rapid technological turnover.

#deletethebag
Episode 1019 28:25 - 32:04

1019: #deletethebag

Local Gun Protests, San Francisco Rallies, and Sign Collection

Local "March for Our Lives" rallies, including a report from KRON in San Francisco, mirrored the national movement with calls for Australian-style gun legislation. A suggestion is made to collect the abandoned, professionally made protest signs for future museum value. The emotional impact of the protests is highlighted by a first-grader's fear of being targeted in a school bathroom, which is described as a form of psychological abuse.

200 Dollar Oil
Episode 34 19:36 - 21:49

34: 200 Dollar Oil

Vatican Archives, Marco Polo Divorce Papers

A contact within the Vatican's public relations office describes the vast, uncatalogued nature of the Holy See's archives. Among the hidden historical documents is the purported discovery of divorce papers belonging to explorer Marco Polo. The conversation compares the scale of the Vatican's collection to the National Palace Museum in Taiwan, which holds artifacts moved by Chiang Kai-shek.