Shelf Media Society

The first episode of Shelf Media Society features Big Pauly, a prominent UK Blu-ray hunting YouTuber, discussing how he started his channel and his long history with physical media. Inspired by US creators, he began making videos around 10 years ago to fill a gap in the UK community, eventually becoming a key figure in the space. He reflects on his journey as a collector, starting with VHS in the 1980s and moving through formats like DVD, Blu-ray, and 4K. For him, physical media is about ownership, nostalgia, and preserving content that may not exist on streaming platforms. The episode also touches on collecting habits and content creation, with Paul admitting he would be more selective if starting again, as YouTube can create pressure to buy new releases. While some items gain value, he sees collecting mainly as a passion rather than an investment. Overall, the conversation highlights the importance of community, the evolution of physical media, and Paul's ongoing commitment to creating content and sharing his love of collecting. 📀🎙️ ➡️SUBSCRIBE to Shelf Media Society • https://www.youtube.com/@ShelfMediaSociety ➡️TikTok • https://www.tiktok.com/shelfmediasociety ➡️Instagram • https://www.instagram.com/shelfmediasociety ➡️Apple Podcasts • https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/shelf-media-society/id1896234434 ➡️Spotify • https://open.spotify.com/show/7dCQrhlhQVBaIaUttNh6h3 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🎵 Track: Groove Sauce by Stan Town 📥 Music Source: Uppbeat.io 🆓 Music Credit: Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!) 🔗 https://uppbeat.io/t/stan-town/groove-sauce 🎫 License code: KHANFJVGKGLET27H #Bluray #4KBluray #BlurayHunting