10 Best Material Culture Podcasts

1. Khatt Chronicles: Stories on Design from the Arab World

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Khatt Chronicles, in collaboration with afikra, features remarkable designers, illustrators, and researchers from the Arab World, in engaging conversations about their practice, vision, and aspirations. A podcast series that chronicles and introduces the latest explorations in Arab visual communication and material culture.MORE Producer/Network afikra
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2. The Materialist : A Podcast from At Present

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An exploration of material culture with At Present Founder Marc Bridge. Marc is a Materialist. He loves things -- the things artists make, the things we sell, the things we make part of our our lives.But he was conflicted.Why do things matter? Why do creative people dedicate their lives to crafting them? What does it mean to obsess about what we buy, wear, and put in our homes. Are we destroying our planet, our children, and ourselves through this obsession?

The Materialist Podcast is an exploration of this and so much more...MORE Host Marc Bridge
Producer/Network At Present
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 6 Avg Length 52 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

3. Object Project

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The stuff of history is all around us—it's in what we eat and wear, where we live and play, and how we work and travel. The Object Project is a podcast about material culture and history, produced by history students of the University of North Carolina Wilmington, in Wilmington, NC, and Dr. Jennifer Le Zotte, assistant professor of US history and material culture.MORE Host Dr. Jennifer Le Zotte
Producer/Network UNCW Public History
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4. The Materialists

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Do people use objects or do objects use people? Archaeologists use material culture like the objects people leave behind to learn more about past ways of life. Discover the stories behind these everyday objects, whether modern or thousands of years old, and start seeing material culture through the eyes of an archaeologist.MORE Hosts Becky Ou2019Sullivan, Nigel Rudolph
Producer/Network FPAN Central
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5. Michael Backman: Art History & Material Culture

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Exploring the history of the world through the material culture of its people, the nature of collecting, and the role of collectors in the preservation of material culture. See our website www.michaelbackmanltd.com for available non-Western antique artworks, blogs, reels and podcasts.MORE Host Michael Backman
Producer/Network Michael Backman
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6. Minute Book

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Minute Book is dedicated to uncovering the hidden histories, enduring legacies, and often overlooked material culture of fraternal organizations across the United States. Hosted by Heather Calloway and Seth Anthony, each episode offers expert insight into the symbols, stories, and secrets that shape these societies and the people working to preserve them.MORE Email ****@gmail.com
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7. Niche Enough Podcast

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History and material culture, with an emphasis on textiles and fashion. nichenough.substack.com
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Apple Rating 4.5/5 Avg Length 11 min Format Short form Get Email Contact