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by Danny Brown
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. Because sometimes the objects fade. But the feeling doesn’t.
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The Strange Emotional Power of Burned CDs
Enjoying the show? Support it here.Before streaming playlists, there were burned CDs.Carefully curated collections of songs, handwritten track lists, homemade cover art, and hours spent deciding exactly what came next.In Episode 3 of Artifacts, Danny Brown explores why burned CDs became so much more than a way to listen to music. They were expressions of identity, creativity, friendship, and sometimes even love.From Napster downloads and LimeWire mishaps to the emotional labour of creating the perfect mix, this episode looks at how music discovery used to feel slower, more personal, and more meaningful.Why do people still remember burned CDs so fondly decades later?And what happens when convenience replaces effort?Because sometimes the objects fade.But the feeling doesn’t.Get involvedIf you enjoy Artifacts, you can support it with either a one-off tip, or become a monthly Archivist.No commitment - just a simple way to say thanks. Show your support here.If you enjoy the show, I'd love for you to leave a rating or review on your favourite podcast app!And please let your friends and other podcasters know they can listen or watch for free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, their preferred podcast app, or online at Artifacts Podcast.Products I Use for ArtifactsNote: these may contain affiliate links, so I get a small percentage of any product you buy when using my link.My equipment:RODE NT1-A large diaphragm condenser micRodecaster Pro II audio production studioSony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor HeadphonesElgato Wave Mic Arm Low ProfileRecommended resources:Captivate.fm podcast hosting, distribution, analytics, and monetizationHindenburg Pro recording and editingAuphonic mastering tool for audio post production
- 1 weeks ago7 min
Why Old Internet Forums Felt More Human
Before social media feeds, algorithms, and endless scrolling, the internet felt different.Smaller.Messier.More personal.In Episode 2 of Artifacts, Danny Brown explores the strange emotional connection people still have to old internet forums - from recognizable usernames and chaotic communities to forum signatures, inside jokes, and the feeling of belonging to tiny digital neighbourhoods.Why did these spaces feel so human?And what did we lose when the internet became optimized for performance, visibility, and engagement instead of connection?From niche communities and message boards to the emotional texture of the early web, this episode explores why people still miss an internet that was slower, weirder, and more personal.Because sometimes the objects fade.But the feeling doesn’t.Get involvedIf you enjoy Artifacts, you can support it with a one-off tip.No subscriptions, no commitment - just a simple way to say thanks. Show your support here.If you enjoy the show, I'd love for you to leave a rating or review on your favourite podcast app!And please let your friends and other podcasters know they can listen or watch for free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, their preferred podcast app, or online at Artifacts Podcast.Products I Use for ArtifactsNote: these may contain affiliate links, so I get a small percentage of any product you buy when using my link.My equipment:RODE NT1-A large diaphragm condenser micRodecaster Pro II audio production studioSony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor HeadphonesElgato Wave Mic Arm Low ProfileRecommended resources:Captivate.fm podcast hosting, distribution, analytics, and monetizationHindenburg Pro recording and editingAuphonic AI assistant for audio post production
- 1 weeks ago7 min
The Dreamcast Wasn’t Supposed to Matter This Much
The Dreamcast failed. At least, that’s the official version of the story.Released on 9/9/99, Sega’s final console lasted only a few short years before disappearing from store shelves forever. But decades later, people still talk about the Dreamcast with a kind of emotional reverence usually reserved for much bigger success stories.So why does it still matter so much?In the first episode of Artifacts, Danny Brown explores how the Dreamcast became more than just a game console - it became a symbol of optimism, experimentation, creativity, and a version of the future that never fully arrived.From Jet Set Radio and Crazy Taxi to online gaming over dial-up and the strange emotional power of failed technology, this episode explores why some artifacts stay with us long after they disappear.Because sometimes the objects fade.But the feeling doesn’t.Get involvedIf you enjoy Artifacts, you can support it with a one-off tip.No subscriptions, no commitment - just a simple way to say thanks. Show your support here.If you enjoy the show, I'd love for you to leave a rating or review on your favourite podcast app!And please let your friends and other podcasters know they can listen or watch for free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, their preferred podcast app, or online at Artifacts Podcast.Products I Use for ArtifactsNote: these may contain affiliate links, so I get a small percentage of any product you buy when using my link.My equipment:RODE NT1-A large diaphragm condenser micRodecaster Pro II audio production studioSony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor HeadphonesElgato Wave Mic Arm Low ProfileRecommended resources:Captivate.fm podcast hosting, distribution, analytics, and monetizationHindenburg Pro recording and editingAuphonic AI assistant for audio post production
- 2 weeks ago1 min
Artifacts - Season 1 Trailer
Season One of Artifacts explores the emotional history of the internet generation. Not just the technology itself, but the feelings attached to it.The optimism. The weirdness. The creativity.The sense that the internet once felt smaller.More personal. More human.This season:the Dreamcast becomes a lost futureold forums become digital neighbourhoodsburned CDs become emotional time capsulesand forgotten corners of the internet remind us what online spaces used to feel like before everything became contentThis is Artifacts Season One: Lost Futures.New episodes weekly.Get involvedIf you enjoy Artifacts, you can support it with a one-off tip.No subscriptions, no commitment - just a simple way to say thanks. Show your support here.If you enjoy the show, I'd love for you to leave a rating or review on your favourite podcast app!And please let your friends and other podcasters know they can listen or watch for free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, their preferred podcast app, or online at Artifacts Podcast.Products I Use for ArtifactsNote: these may contain affiliate links, so I get a small percentage of any product you buy when using my link.My equipment:RODE NT1-A large diaphragm condenser micRodecaster Pro II audio production studioSony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor HeadphonesElgato Wave Mic Arm Low ProfileRecommended resources:Captivate.fm podcast hosting, distribution, analytics, and monetizationHindenburg Pro recording and editingAuphonic AI assistant for audio post production
- 3 weeks ago1 min
Artifacts — Coming Soon
Remember Winamp skins? Burned CDs? AIM away messages? The Dreamcast? Those weird little corners of the internet that somehow felt more human than everything online today?Maybe we don’t actually miss the technology. Maybe we miss how it made us feel.Artifacts is a podcast about forgotten platforms, dead gadgets, old internet culture, creative communities, and the strange emotional connection we still have to them.But this isn’t just nostalgia. It’s about why these things mattered.Why people still defend the Zune.Why some gamers are still obsessed with the Dreamcast.Why old forums felt more personal than social media.Why podcasting used to feel smaller… and maybe more exciting.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.Because sometimes the objects fade. But the feeling doesn't.I’m Danny Brown.And this is Artifacts.Get involvedIf you enjoy Artifacts, you can support it with a one-off tip.No subscriptions, no commitment - just a simple way to say thanks. Show your support here.If you enjoy the show, I'd love for you to leave a rating or review on your favourite podcast app!And please let your friends and other podcasters know they can listen or watch for free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, their preferred podcast app, or online at Artifacts Podcast.Products I Use for ArtifactsNote: these may contain affiliate links, so I get a small percentage of any product you buy when using my link.My equipment:RODE NT1-A large diaphragm condenser micRodecaster Pro II audio production studioSony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor HeadphonesElgato Wave Mic Arm Low ProfileRecommended resources:Captivate.fm podcast hosting, distribution, analytics, and monetizationHindenburg Pro recording and editingAuphonic AI assistant for audio post production
About Artifacts: Stories from the Emotional History of the Internet
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. Because sometimes the objects fade. But the feeling doesn’t.
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