Imagine the future: archaeologists sifting through the remnants of our time. what stories will they find in the records we leave behind?

Pop Records isn't just about vinyl or dusty files. It's about everything we create and document – from music and social media posts to historical archives and the very things we build. This season, join us as we explore the fascinating world of these records, Both human-made and maybe even a little unexpected.

Get ready to:

• uncover hidden meanings in everyday records
• explore the future through the lens of the past
• question what gets archived and why
• consider the perspective of non-humans interpreting our records

Pop Records is your passport to a deeper understanding of the world around you.

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Ever wonder how history gets documented? Think it's just dusty old documents?

Think again! Pop Records explores the fascinating intersection of pop culture and archives, the hidden world that shapes our understanding of the past.

Join host Kimberly Springer, a curator and pop culture enthusiast, as she unpacks the world of archives with a twist. From Nick Cage's epic National Treasure heists to the dystopian archives of Margaret Atwood, Pop Records reveals how pop culture reflects the power (and pitfalls) of record-keeping.

This episode features a conversation with David Wallace, a brilliant researcher-archivist, a vinyl collector, and a fan of The Grateful Dead and Star Trek's archiving capabilities. Together, Kimberly and David dive into the forces shaping what gets documented and who gets held accountable.

Plus, a sneak peek into the upcoming season: learn the secret language of archives!

This episode also explores:

• The impact of record-keeping on public health crises.
• How pop culture references archives (you might be surprised!)
• Why archives matter in the digital age.

Pop Records: It's not as dope as your grandma's archives, but this podcast comes close.

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You'll never look at the your receipts and records the same way again.

Do you ever feel like you're constantly hitting delete?

Archival curator Kimberly Springer does – especially when it comes to the pressure to digitize everything! But what happens when we run out of storage space? Who gets to decide what stays and what goes?

This episode of Pop Records dives deep into the digital dilemma facing archives today.

Our guest, Paul Conway, Associate Professor Emeritus of Information Studies, joins Kimberly to explore:

• The risks and rewards of digitization
• The ethical considerations of putting archival materials online
• How to preserve cultural heritage in the digital age
• Lessons from folk music's ethos of "gifting" for a more expansive approach to access

Feeling overwhelmed by the "delete key of the future"? Tune in for a hopeful discussion about evolving archives and keeping our cultural treasures alive!

Plus, a healthy dose of the heebee-jeebies as we confront The Ghost of Information Loss!

Don't miss this episode of Pop Records! And visit our show annotations for interesting deep cuts.

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Here's what happens when you think one way about a topic...and then some sh*t goes down that makes you think another way about that same topic. 🤡

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Is therapy leaking into your Spotify?

This episode of Pop Records explores the curious trend of music fans using pop lyrics to explain their mental health struggles.

We're diving deep with Dr. Brittany Heins, a practicing psychiatrist, to explore:

• Pop culture's portrayal of mental health (spoiler alert: it's often wrong!)
• The secret archive hidden within a psychiatric diagnosis
• Why normalizing mental health talk might not be enough
• How our bodies hold the stories of our mental health journeys

Dr. Heins will also dissect some cringe-worthy pop culture therapy scenes, and also we'll spotlight some that might move the conversation forward!

This episode is NOT your typical therapy session, but it will make you rethink mental health, music, and the archive we all carry within us. And visit the show annotations for free--no co-pay!.

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Calling all house heads! This week on Pop Records, we're diving deep into the world of house music and the ethical minefield of sampling.

Join host Kimberly Springer and her "sparky friend" music producer Gavin Bradley as they explore:

• The history of house music and its reliance on samples.
• The thin line between creative expression and artistic theft.
• Who gets paid when you "borrow" from the archive?
• The ethics of getting people on the dance floor.

Is sampling a celebration of musical heritage or an exploitative practice? We'll break it down with beats, knowledge, and a healthy dose of debate.

Plus, get ready to groove! This episode and the show annotations are guaranteed to get your feet moving while sparking some serious thought.