Ep. 321 Today's Peep Offers You a 2 for 1 Dinner Entree at Roc&Sol Diner in Sacramento (Good through September 30) Just say "Pat's Peeps" When You Order, Plus The Forgotten Formats: A Journey Through Audio History, and a Chico Road Trip with My Brother
Ever wondered how we went from recording sound on steel wire to streaming millions of songs with a tap on our phones? In this nostalgia-filled episode, I take you on a journey through the forgotten audio formats that shaped how we listen to music.Starting with wire recordings of the 1800s—thin steel wire capturing military communications and business meetings—we explore an array of fascinating technologies that time has largely forgotten. Remember Tefafone with its grooved plastic tape? How about the RCA tape cartridge that promised reel-to-reel quality without the hassle? We'll listen to…
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