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Exploring the artifacts and culture of the magnificant morsels found in their attics, the aficionados are mundane missionaries. Sometimes they talk about movies and food too. This audio is too good to... more
FAQs about Attic Aficionados:How many episodes does Attic Aficionados have?The podcast currently has 44 episodes available.
April 15, 20173: Magpies and Hybrid Peppers [April 15, 2017]They start the podcast with Brandon unboxing a package from Tom. Here's a spoiler - it's not clothes pins or Vietnam-era rations. Tom raises the two kinds of collector - the aesthetic collector and the complete set collector. Brandon explores the many uses for tennis courts. They discuss sea glass in many forms. The diving of magpies merits some analysis. Rugby is not Australian Rules and it requires very particular selective breeding. Tom is not too passionate about cricket but recommends Mike Tyson set to a beat. Brandon wants to know about Sunny D. There is a fuzzy distinction between horror, action and Schwarzenegger films. Tom describes Time Tunnel Toys to Brandon....more1h 31minPlay
April 08, 20172: Merman Mulligatawny [April 8, 2017]Brandon explains Merman's many forms. They digress into where action figures go to die and other obsessive hobbies. Brandon offers an explanation of the first three Rocky films. Tom is fascinated about Italian-American-ness. Brandon asks about Casino and Tom talks about living in Vegas. They digress into Italian food. Brandon floats a favorite utensil. They talk soups of the world and East Coast rap. Brandon is a sandwich traditionalist. This podcast is not sponsored by Subway. Legos are the Porche of children's toys. Christmas decorations and prototype trees abound....more53minPlay
April 01, 20171: Turntables From Afar [April 1, 2017]Tom ate some Vietnam era ration gum and they explore the gum sold with baseball cards. Brandon wants to know more about the rations and they share a love of paper mold. They discuss Rogue One and Tom provides a small narration about seeing films in Australia. AT-ATs are at their best in the Empire Strikes Back. Brandon didn't like the Ewoks. Brandon raises the Predator and Tom talks about the impact these iconic action movies had on his early development. Brandon brings up the topic of scratch and sniff stickers. Tom notes that the commercial cannabis industry is the new scratch and sniff sticker market and the place to sample these particular sticker smells is at the Art of Rap concert circa 2015. Brandon reflects on the wisdom of Easy-E....more54minPlay
March 25, 20170: Ocean City, Carbon Monoxide and Violins [March 25, 2017]Brandon introduces the recording with the boardwalk at Ocean City circa 1987. Tom offers their connections through Dungeons and Dragons. They discuss the smell of Masters of the Universe. Tom references the film, Marwencol (without naming it specifically). The attic is a familiar experience although Tom's attic has a slightly more toxic form. Carbon monoxide will kill us all. The distinctions between 8mm and VHS is an extended discussion. The recording concludes with a discussion about accidental instrument purchases and destruction....more1h 22minPlay
FAQs about Attic Aficionados:How many episodes does Attic Aficionados have?The podcast currently has 44 episodes available.