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Phone Messages
By Paul Mason FotschSociety & Culture
Phone Messages episodes
- 51 Canonet (James 5)The Canon Canonet was an affordable 35 mm rangefinder camera first released in 1961. The Canonet G-III, released in 1972, sold over a million copies before being discontinued in 1982 and was used by the title character in the 1998 film Pecker.5 min
- 50 I want to tell you (Chris 8)When we remember the past, sometimes we must confront behaviors that now make us cringe.7 min
- 49 I'll Be Around (Chris 7)The Young Dogs, a poetry club that performed at the University of Chicago Reynold's Club Theater, welcomed odd musical groups, some of which later ended up on the stage of the Knitting Factory.8 min
- 48 Mumbo Jumbo (Chris 6)Sometimes the least common denominator between the corners of your mouth is a piece of chewing gum in the snow.6 min
- 47 Now You're Gone (Gordon 1)The Chicago Maroon could consume the life of a college student, but it could also launch a career.9 min
- 46 Memo Function (unknown 3)The dictation machine can be traced back to Edison and Bell's inventions in the 1870s and 1880s. In the 20th century, the Dictaphone and IBM improved upon the technology.7 min
- 45 Possibly Anjali (unknown)Herbert George is an exceptional sculptor, and as a teacher. he inspired many students at the University of Chicago.6 min
- 44 Keeping Warm (mom 6)Chicago winters were notorious. Below zero windchills could easily overcome the weak radiator heat of a studio apartment.6 min
- 43 Please Talk to Me (mom 5)When does a juvenile prank cross the line to cruelty? And can one make amends for past acts that crossed the line?4 min
- 42 Call Screening (outgoing 13)Before Caller ID, the answering machine was used to identify who was calling before picking up.5 min
About Phone Messages
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This podcast will play and discuss old phone answering machine messages. In the late 1980s, while living in Chicago, I selected certain messages to be duplicated using a double cassette recorder. Playing them back leads me to explore the intersection of personal history and the larger social and cultural context through the lens of an outdated technology.
New episodes will be posted Sundays.