Curator's Attic Podcast
The Curator’s Attic explores the stories behind the objects that shape our lives. I'm your host, Jon West-Bey, and I’m a Curator and Museologist, and in this podcast, we'll explore the surprising stories hidden within everyday objects. Join me as we uncover the history, the artistry, and the human connection woven into the fabric of our material world.
Podcasting since 2025 • 9 episodes
Curator's Attic Podcast
Latest Episodes
The Funko Pops
Today, we're back with OPO, or Other People’s Objects, and I have the privilege of speaking with a familiar name to listeners of the show, Joseph Yusuf. He is the producer of The Curator’s Attic, and he will discuss his Funko Pop collection, wh...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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24:48
The Covenant
Have you ever felt the sting of being left out? Now imagine that feeling not just as a social snub but as a legal, everyday reality. It's the sense that your own community and country are actively working to deny you a place within them. This w...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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8:15
The Record (My First Memory)
Today, we're diving into a fan-favorite series that we're bringing back for a special episode: Songs in the Key of Jon. In this series, we explore how music can unlock our memories and past. For this episode, we’re using a single objec...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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11:52
OPO The Teacup featuring Nia Iman Smith
We're kicking off an exciting new segment called OPO: Other People's Objects! This idea sprang from the iconic 1991 Naughty by Nature hit, "O.P.P.". While we usually dive into items from my own collection, OPO will explore the fascinating...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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21:18
