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From dead platforms and failed consoles to burned CDs, AIM away messages, movie rental stores, and the weird early internet, each episode explores the emotional connection we still have to the technology, media, and cultural moments we thought we’d left behind.  

But this isn’t just nostalgia.  It’s about memory. Creativity. Identity. Community. And why some artifacts from the past still feel more human than the polished digital world we live in today.  

Hosted by award-winning podcaster Danny Brown, Artifacts blends internet culture, personal storytelling, and reflective cultural analysis into a show about the feelings we attach to the things we carry with us.  

Because sometimes the objects fade.  But the feeling doesn’t.]]></itunes:summary><image><url>https://artwork.captivate.fm/bdd1e2b5-2ab9-4cc5-8623-d888d95ba4a8/Artifacts-2.jpg</url><title>Artifacts</title><link><![CDATA[https://artifactspodcast.com/]]></link></image><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/bdd1e2b5-2ab9-4cc5-8623-d888d95ba4a8/Artifacts-2.jpg"/><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Danny Brown</itunes:name></itunes:owner><itunes:author>Danny Brown</itunes:author><description>Artifacts is a storytelling podcast about the forgotten things that still shape us.  

From dead platforms and failed consoles to burned CDs, AIM away messages, movie rental stores, and the weird early internet, each episode explores the emotional connection we still have to the technology, media, and cultural moments we thought we’d left behind.  

But this isn’t just nostalgia.  It’s about memory. Creativity. Identity. Community. And why some artifacts from the past still feel more human than the polished digital world we live in today.  

Hosted by award-winning podcaster Danny Brown, Artifacts blends internet culture, personal storytelling, and reflective cultural analysis into a show about the feelings we attach to the things we carry with us.  

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Those weird little corners of the internet that somehow felt more human than everything online today?</p><p>Maybe we don’t actually miss the technology. Maybe we miss how it made us feel.</p><p><em>Artifacts</em> is a podcast about forgotten platforms, dead gadgets, old internet culture, creative communities, and the strange emotional connection we still have to them.</p><p>But this isn’t just nostalgia. It’s about why these things mattered.</p><p>Why people still defend the Zune.</p><p>Why some gamers are still obsessed with the Dreamcast.</p><p>Why old forums felt more personal than social media.</p><p>Why podcasting used to feel smaller… and maybe more exciting.</p><p>Every episode starts with an artifact. And then follows the story underneath it. The people. The feeling. The moment in time. And what it says about who we are now.</p><p>Because sometimes the objects fade. But the feeling doesn't.</p><p>I’m Danny Brown.</p><p>And this is <em>Artifacts</em>.</p><p><h2>Get involved</h2><p>If <em>you </em>enjoy<em> Artifacts</em>, you can support it with a one-off tip.</p><p>No subscriptions, no commitment - just a simple way to say thanks. <a href="https://artifactspodcast.com/support" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Show your support here</a>.</p><p>If you enjoy the show, I'd love for you to leave a rating or review on your favourite podcast app!</p><p>And please let your friends and other podcasters know they can listen or watch for free on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/artifacts/id1896640356" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/033ghcBos0Ju57bYk1IaAV" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@ArtifactsPodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube</a>, their preferred podcast app, or online at <a href="https://artifactspodcast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Artifacts Podcast</a>.</p></p><p><h4>Products I Use for Artifacts</h4><p><em>Note: these may contain affiliate links, so I get a small percentage of any product you buy when using my link.</em></p><p>My equipment:</p><ul><li><a href="https://rode.com/en/microphones/studio-condenser/nt1a" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">RODE NT1-A large diaphragm condenser m</a><a href="https://rode.com/en/microphones/studio-condenser/nt1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ic</a></li><li><a href="https://rode.com/en/interfaces-and-mixers/rodecaster-series/rodecaster-pro-ii" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rodecaster Pro II audio production studio</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3JUtJVn" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor Headphones</a></li><li><a href="https://www.elgato.com/en/wave-mic-arm-lp" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Elgato Wave Mic Arm Low Profile</a></li></ul><br/><p>Recommended resources:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.captivate.fm/signup?ref=dannybrown2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate.fm podcast hosting, distribution, analytics, and monetization</a></li><li><a href="https://hindenburg.com/products/hindenburg-pro-2/features/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hindenburg Pro recording and editing</a></li><li><a href="https://auphonic.com/?source=dannycaster" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Auphonic AI assistant for audio post production</a></li></ul><br/></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Remember Winamp skins? 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