60 episodes

The best source on our cultural identity is not the official, historical record — ask any anthropologist, it’s the town dump. Ephemera — those things that were just barely saved, and in some cases not saved at all — emanate with secrets we can only glimpse and mysteries we can never completely answer. The stories may be unfamiliar, but the themes are universal; this is a looking glass, a window into our own fragile, material existence that begs the question, “How will I be remembered?”

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    • 4.7 • 642 Ratings

The best source on our cultural identity is not the official, historical record — ask any anthropologist, it’s the town dump. Ephemera — those things that were just barely saved, and in some cases not saved at all — emanate with secrets we can only glimpse and mysteries we can never completely answer. The stories may be unfamiliar, but the themes are universal; this is a looking glass, a window into our own fragile, material existence that begs the question, “How will I be remembered?”

    Introducing: Consumed from Grim & Mild

    Introducing: Consumed from Grim & Mild

    Hi, Ephemeral fans! iHeartPodcasts and Grim & Mild are excited to tell you about Consumed - a brand new fiction thriller that we think will... consume you! Don't believe us? Check out this trailer to see for yourself. When you're done, head on over to Consumed starting 1/31 for weekly episodes.

    Show Info: When struggling journalist Sarah Simmons finds herself stranded in an idyllic New Hampshire town, her unexpected visit turns into a nightmare. Steeped in history and filled with legends, the residents of Danville soon learn that the past is not always meant to be forgotten. Their lives will be forever changed, while the hope of a future without terror rests on the shoulders of a stranger who may hold the keys to the past. This is Consumed, a brand new story set in the same universe as the award-winning hit fiction podcast, Bridgewater.

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    • 2 min
    Ephemeral Podcasts

    Ephemeral Podcasts

    In our series finale, we ask some of our favorite creators about the ephemeral nature of podcasting itself. 

    Featuring podcasters Josh Clark and Chuck Bryant (Stuff You Should Know), Holly Frey and Tracy V. Wilson (Stuff You Missed In History Class), Robert Lamb and Joe McCormick (Stuff To Blow Your Mind), Ben Bowlin, Matt Frederick, and Noel Brown (Stuff They Don't Want You To Know), and Anney Reese and Lauren Vogelbaum (Savor).

     
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    • 1 hr 8 min
    UMAN

    UMAN

    Listening to the rerelease of the 1992 album Chaleur Humaine by the band UMAN. Featuring artists Danielle and Didier Jean and record label proprietor Matt Werth of RVNG and Freedom to Spend. 
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    • 16 min
    Vampira

    Vampira

    The original, spooky, late-night TV host and one of the most influential characters in horror media, Vampira was the alter ego of Maila Nurmi, whose personal life was just as interesting offscreen. We talk with Maila's niece Sandra Niemi, author of the new biography "Glamour Ghoul."
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    • 1 hr
    Video Stores III: Vidiots

    Video Stores III: Vidiots

    We revisit our series on video stores by showcasing the iconic, LA-based Vidiots, one of the only female-owned and operated video stores in the country. Vidiots closed in 2017, but are planning a major re-opening in Eagle Rock later this year. Featuring Maggie Mackay, Executive Director of Vidiots Foundation.
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    • 37 min
    Movie Theaters

    Movie Theaters

    Nothing beats seeing a good movie on the big screen. But in the age of online streaming, how do theaters survive and continue to stay relevant? Featuring Jules McLean, Director of Operations for the New Beverly Cinema.
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    • 46 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
642 Ratings

642 Ratings

is rhis name taken? ,

Please make more!

This podcast stirs up so many feelings. A nostalgia for things I have never even known. A yearning to know people heard on a short tape. A desire to see things described that no longer exist. An admiration of people who preserve bits of “unimportant” history.
I’m listening a second time to the whole series (ok,I skipped a few), and am enjoying it all over again.

babsoftheroundtable ,

No.

No. You can’t do this to me. This is actually the best podcast I’ve found. Can’t listen to it constantly bc it’s not that kinda cast. But, once a week or so, tune in for something wholly unexpected and thoughtful. The rang of topics is refreshing and I need more.

In particular, I very very much appreciate the historical music episodes.

Fluffster Normalpaws ,

All Stars

All The Stars. Clap clap clap. Love it!!

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