VHS Tapes Are Magic
Matt McCarthyMatt McCarthy explores the history of Video Stores and talks to current and former video store employees as well as home movie collectors and movie lovers.
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 112 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | TV & FilmSociety & Culture | |||
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April showers bring May episodes?
Greetings friends! Back for more VHS Tapes Are Magic. This time we talk to Will Hirsch (filmmaker, podcaster, ex-Hollywood Video employee, @entitled_willennial) and take a trip to Santa Rosa, CA to the Forever Midn... more
Early April Fools Greetings!!! I bet you thought there wasn't going to be a March episode. Well, you're an idiot.
First I talk with Boston comedian and host of the TV Guidance Counselor podcast Ken Reid. Ken is an avid movie collector, TV taper, an... more
Happy Friday the 13th!
It's February and we're talking to Luce Tomlin-Brenner about working in videostores and then we take a trip with her to Videotheque in Highland Park Los Angeles. In between we learn about the history of the videotape phenom k... more
What is VHS TAPES ARE MAGIC?
It's a celebration of home video, movie collecting, and an attempt to uncover and understand the history of video stores and where they are now. Hosted by comedian Matt McCarthy (Companion, The Other Guys, CollegeHumor,... more
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Apple Podcasts5Daniel33009
Canada3 months ago - 5 stars
I could listen to Matt have a full podcast on describing paint dry and I will be thoroughly entertained. His storytelling skills are unmatched.
Apple Podcasts5dat lil pb
United States4 months ago - Great Episode
Loved all three segments but the last one was the best. I hope you post some clips of the store.
Apple Podcasts5HaileyPassUnited States5 months ago - VHS Tapes Are Magic
This is a great continuation of Matt’s TikTok channel, featuring interesting and funny interviews, along with the history of home media. It’s a great time!
Apple Podcasts5ZorakRulesUnited States6 months ago - Great pod!
Great host, great guests… What more do you want people!?
Apple Podcasts5dylaramamusicCanada6 months ago
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A culture-forward look at physical media, video stores, and VHS collecting through conversations with former and current store workers, filmmakers, and enthusiasts. Episodes blend personal memories, archival history, and community storytelling—from Blockbuster and Hollywood Video rivalries to indie stores and digitization efforts—highlighting the enduring appeal of tangible media and the communities that form around it. A notable strength is the mix of nostalgia, practical preservation insights, and humor, making it appealing to collectors, film historians, and anyone curious about how home entertainment evolved despite streaming dominance.
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Recent guests on VHS Tapes Are Magic include:
1. Will Hirsch
2. Jerry Stumbaugh
3. Ken Reid
4. Alex Ross Perry
5. Luce Tomlin-Brenner
6. Josh Schafer
7. Jannice Turk
8. Patrick Walsh
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