
A BETTER LIFE - The Collectors
Interview of Collectors
Podcasting since 2025 • 8 episodes
A BETTER LIFE - The Collectors
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Inventing Motion Pictures with Sound: Thomas Edison, WKL Dixon, and a Broken Cylinder
The remarkable story of how a stick of Wrigley's chewing gum rescued a priceless piece of cinema history unfolds in this fascinating exploration of Edison, innovation, and overlooked genius. When historian Jack Stanley joins us to discuss a his...
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31:13

These DIY modifications will make your antique phonographs sound incredible again.
Jack Stanley and Brett Hart reveal a revolutionary method for restoring Edison diamond disc reproducers using coin holders. Their innovative technique transforms the sound quality of century-old phonographs by addressing "reproducer arthritis" ...
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46:10

Edison's Diamond Discs: The Acoustic Marvel With Brett Hurt and Jack Stanley
What happens when the most brilliant mind in sound recording technology insists on controlling every aspect of his creation—including what music deserves to be recorded? The fascinating story of Edison's Diamond Discs reveals both technical gen...
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1:20:44

Preserving History: One Record at a Time: Our Conversation with DJ Mac!
Time travel exists—and it sounds like a needle dropping on shellac. DJ Mac (Michael Cumella) transports us into the world of antique phonograph collecting, where century-old machines breathe life into forgotten voices from the past.As a...
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58:58

From Berliner to Victor: Early Disc Recordings: Part 3 of My Conversation with Jack Stanley
The scratchy, haunting sounds of early disc recordings transport us to a revolutionary moment in human history when voices and music could be captured and replayed at will. In this deep dive with collector and historian Jack Stanley, we unravel...
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