I Couldn’t Throw It Out
Michael SmallRevisit pop culture history as former People Magazine reporter Michael Small and guests share never-heard celebrity interviews and other treasures they've saved for decades -- as they try to toss their stuff. Will it be an epic case of Swedish Death Cleaning? Or an epic fail?
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 43 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Film InterviewsTV & FilmMusic InterviewsMusic | |||
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Have you saved treasures from your mom? Find and share them for a revealing -- and emotional -- tribute
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Here's a special Mother's Day ritual: Dig out the letters and other items that your mom gave you over the years, show them to someo... more
How I helped the long-haired, bare-chested model leap from the cover of romance novels to the cover of People Magazine
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In 1993, I spent a week in L.A. and Hawaii with Fabio Lanzoni, "The King of Romance," as I wrote a People cover story, ... more
Craving more Olympics? I Couldn't Throw It Out has staged its own world-class event: The Treasure Toss.
In our first mini-episode, photographer and collage artist Joyce Seymore commits to the daring feat of throwing out an artwork and maybe one oth... more
Janny Scott explains how saving things helped her grieve – and preserve her connection with journalist Joseph Lelyveld
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When someone you love dies, the grieving process is different for each of us. But one thing is always the same:... more
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- Awesome Keith Haring Interview!
The Keith Haring Interview episode was awesome!! Hearing an interview 40 years later with such great information in his own words was great! As a fan this was a great listen! Thanks for Sharing!!
Apple Podcasts5MichaelTobinBX
United Statesa year ago - Spofford Pond School Envy
Well this 67 year old 5th grader from Spofford Pond School in Boxford (it’s Sidney Mannheim) is very impressed by all of the very talented 67 year old 5th graders from the Proctor School in neighboring Topsfield MA. Barbara G sent a text message out to high school classmates. It was pure pleasure to listen to you all.
Apple Podcasts5AnotherSidUnited States2 years ago - Martha Graham talking about Helen Keller
Absolutely amazing!!
Apple Podcasts5esm241United States3 years ago - Claude Devonshire
Thankfully, Michael has not thrown out his tapes and notepads filled with anecdotes and tales about Joni Mitchell, Bill Murray, Dustin Hoffman, and so many more. It’s often a revealing snapshot of top entertainers from a few decades ago. Other episodes focus on stories from his personal life, which are often surprising and incredible. It’s a rich stew for the ears. I highly recommend you tune in.
Apple Podcasts5Mrs. GahalahachabusUnited States3 years ago After a catchy title theme song, Michael Small unboxes one by one his interview recordings and various documents he kept as a reporter/author from decades ago. His podcast partner Sally Libby tries to convince him to throw it all out, but as they are sharing (is caring), one person's "junk" is another person's treasure in this awesome podcast series!
P.S. Don't throw it out!
Podchaser53 years agoEazySteve
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Apple Podcasts | #207 | United States/TV & Film/Film Interviews |
Apple Podcasts | #168 |  United Kingdom/TV & Film/Film Interviews |
Apple Podcasts | #36 |  Poland/TV & Film/Film Interviews |
Apple Podcasts | #53 |  Saudi Arabia/TV & Film/Film Interviews |
Apple Podcasts | #64 |  Brazil/TV & Film/Film Interviews |
Apple Podcasts | #97 |  Norway/TV & Film/Film Interviews |
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The show dives into memory, artifacts, and pop culture through intimate conversations about objects people keep from their lives in media, music, and celebrity history. Episodes blend personal storytelling with professional analysis, exploring why items matter—from letters and diaries to studio mementos—while weighing what to keep, share, or toss. A recurring thread is the tension between sentiment and space, with a thoughtful balance of humor, nostalgia, and psychological insight that helps listeners understand the meaning behind keepsakes and the act of preservation itself.
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1. Sarah Wendell
2. Joyce Seymore
3. Janny Scott
4. Amelia Bailey
5. Salt (Cheryl James)
6. Pepa (Sandra Denton)
7. Clover Hope
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