Episode 3: Digital Verdigris

In this episode of 'Dust and Devotion: a Podcast about Stuff,' host Kate L-B reflects on the cyclical nature of products and technology, suggesting a return to analog in 2026 as a form of recalibrating between digital efficiency and analog authenticity. She shares personal anecdotes about the nostalgic value of physical objects and interviews her brother-in-law, Michael Brody, about how technology's march makes vintage items precious. They explore the difference between true vintage and mass-produced items that mimic the look, concluding that the real value lies in the rituals and memories associated with them. The episode wraps up with a call to balance digital convenience with analog intentionality, emphasizing the human need for tangible, lasting artifacts.