FAQs about Phonographic Memory:How many episodes does Phonographic Memory have?The podcast currently has 21 episodes available.
August 30, 2017Episode 20: Listening to “Gnossiennes” in Paris with Catherine GirardeauWriter Catherine Girardeau uncovers a story she wrote decades ago about an artist who came into her life and the LP he brought along with him. This story was recorded at our live show on April 26, 2017 at the Bernal Heights branch of the San Francisco Public Library. Host: Corey Bloom Producer: Ashleyanne Krigbaum ... Read more...more14minPlay
July 21, 2017Episode 19: A & B-side experiences with Davey DHip-Hop historian Davey D takes us back to the night that Public Enemy produced the track “911 is a Joke,” when a hunt for records ended with a nasty surprise from the NYPD. This story was recorded at our live show on July 8, 2017 at the Bernal Heights branch of the San Francisco Public ... Read more...more18minPlay
April 27, 2017Episode 18: Justin Torres on Friendship, Serendipity, & Sweet SoulOver the years, Justin Torres has brought many, lost Bay Area records back to life, through tracking down the original recordings and their histories. The story he shares with us is definitely rooted in his search for these lost songs, but goes even deeper. It’s about friendship and persistence, and why you should never overlook ... Read more...more12minPlay
March 16, 2017Episode 17: How friendship & heartbreak shapes Josette Melchor’s record collectionJosette Melchor shares a word of warning to those of us who combine our records with our housemates’ and reminds us how our personal relationships can permanently affect our record collections. This story was recorded at Noise Pop‘s Nightlife event on February 9, 2017 at the California Academy of Sciences. Host/Producer: Ashleyanne Krigbaum Photo: Matt ... Read more...more16minPlay
January 19, 2017Episode 16: Will Georgantas & the Mysterious “Sha-duh-sha”Will Georgantas shares how getting to know a neighbor led not only to a friendship, but to an album he couldn’t have anticipated. This story was recorded at our live show on February 24, 2016 at the Bernal Heights branch of the San Francisco Public Library. Host: Corey Bloom Producer/Sound Engineer: Ashleyanne Krigbaum Logo ... Read more...more16minPlay
November 23, 2016Episode 15: Fixing buildings & producing albums with Dug InfiniteHow do you balance restoring an abandoned building with creating an album from the ground up? You get your A&R to chip in on fixing the plumbing. Dug Infinite shares the story behind making the album “Accept Your Own & Be Yourself (The Black Album)” which he co-produced with No I.D. in 1997. Dug’s story ... Read more...more20minPlay
November 11, 2016Episode 14: Barb Hauser’s Desert Island DiscAs a firestorm swept across the hills of Oakland, Barb Hauser had to make a quick and very tough decision: which of her many records would she be taking with her when she evacuated. This story was recorded at our live show on December 16, 2015 at the Bernal Heights branch of the San Francisco ... Read more...more12minPlay
October 11, 2016Episode 13: A Record Store Oasis in IstanbulWhile trying to forget a nightmarish encounter with his rental apartment in Istanbul, Corey stumbles upon a vinyl oasis and has a chance meeting with a long-time crate digger: Haluk Damar. In this episode, Haluk introduces us to a record (“Kime Ne” by iNSANLAR) that traces Turkey’s rich musical history, from Anatolian times, through several ... Read more...more23minPlay
August 03, 2016Episode 12: Double Feature with Masha Pershay & John SchreinerWe’re highlighting two presenters who recently shared their stories on the Phonographic Memory stage: DJ Masha Pershay, who bridges thousands of miles with a Boney M record; and John Schreiner who spins a tale that starts where most great stories about discovering music should: in a skate punk house in the Midwest. This story was ... Read more...more23minPlay
July 16, 2016Episode 11: How Equipto turned tough times into ‘Timeless’ music20 years ago, the San Francisco Public Library opened the doors of their main branch building in downtown San Francisco. To celebrate the anniversary of the opening, we curated a line-up of San Francisco musicians who recorded and released albums in 1996 to speak at our May session, including Ilyich Sato, better known as Equipto. ... Read more...more15minPlay
FAQs about Phonographic Memory:How many episodes does Phonographic Memory have?The podcast currently has 21 episodes available.