Object Obscura

In this episode I have a metal film canister - and inside is an acetate film reel of a 1990s Indian film. We'll go on a roller coaster adventure to learn about the movie inside and all of the drama surrounding it. Thank you to Anthony L'Abbate from the George Eastman Museum, Tejaswini Ganti and Ramesh Talwar from the IPTA. Theme song for Object Obscura is ‘Behind the Walls' by Nathanie Thanks to Epidemic Sound, Chosic and Anchor.fm for most of the music, SFX and distribution. Music in order of appearance: Informed and Prudent by Yi Nantiro, Santoor and Tabla by Samuel Corwin, Behind the Walls by Nathanie, Living a Fantasy by Pulsed, Dreams of India by Sight of Wonders, Singular Mind by Anthony Earls, Bansuri Yeh Bansuri Nahin by Shiv-Hari, Lady In Black by Farrell Wooten, Gnomon by Marten Moses, Azoic by Max Anson, Espionage by Uncaria, Sahibaan Meri Sahibaan by Shiv-Hari, Aging Carefully by Martin Klem, Absence of Light by Prozody, Tu Kya Pyar Karega by Shiv-Hari, Ray of Hope by JayJen, Main Botal Nahin by Shiv-Hari, Intervention by Gabriel Parker, Contraband by Lovren, Distant Dawn by Christan Andersen, Dark Seas by Michael Rothery, Maharadjan Wishes by Jhukane Bada, Pachisi by Taomito, The World Is a Smaller Place Now by Craft Case, Dark Woods by Phoenix Tail, Back to Bollywood by Jhukane Bada, Solids by Ethan Sloan, The Annual Rain by Saira Ridley, You Want Dark Tunes by Ave Air, In Continuum by Dream Cave and The Pyramide by Edgar Hopp. SFX and Archival credits: 1.) Digitized trailer → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UiSh8dErfQs 2.) The movie Sahibaan → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=geVwTOEyJx0&t=4578s. You can watch it with English subtitles on Amazon in some countries 3.) Sanjay Dutt Gets Out of Jail (2016) → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hrlS3Wfhh6Y 4.) 1993 Bomb Blasts: True Justice Still Elusive → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xBvlNsgphI&t=68s 5.) Sanjay Dutt walks out of Pune's Yerwada Jail after 42 Months → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eNxtsngl8aU&t=31s 6.) Sanjay Dutt Gets Five Years → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whl-M39_Pek All pictures of this episode's object are on Facebook @objectobscurapodcast, Instagram @object.obscura and Twitter @objectobscura. Go to our website as well object-obscura.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thatcher2/message

In this episode I have an Army songbook from WWI. I track down the great niece of the soldier who had it in battle over 100 years ago. Thank you to Jari Villanueva → tapsbugler.com and tapsforveterans.org, The National WWI Museum and Marleen Grass. Voice of John Pfuelb by Robert Anthony Peters Voice of Leo T. McCabe by Ben Hess Picture credits by Korina McNair Theme song for Object Obscura is ‘Behind the Walls' by Nathanie Thanks to Epidemic Sound and Anchor for most of the music, SFX and distribution. Music in order of appearance: How To Fall by Anthony Earls, Behind the Walls by Nathanie, Going Home by Jari Villanueva, Nobody Knows and Nobody Seems to Care by Irving Berlin, Where the Lights Is by Howard Harper-Barnes, American Waltz by the Columbia School Band, Goodbye Broadway, Hello France by Billy Baskette, Sudden Change of Pace by Trailer Worx, Conspiracy Inc. by Alec Slayne, Memphis Blues by James Reese Europe, Over There by George M. Cohan, Vindication by Charles Holme, Kiriume by Arden Forest, Dark Mind by Wendel Scherer, Enter the Night 3 by Fredrick Ekstrom, In this Haven by David Celeste, Light Through a Prism by Deep Inside, Battlefield Flashbacks by Jon Sumner, Climbing the Fence by Arthur Benson, Was It Worth It by Bonn Fields, Save Her by Jon Bjork, Angeli by Bonn Fields, Residuum by Silver Maple and Origo by Bonn Fields. Extra link: Listen to recorded music from WWI → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9YAFdFVeufg&t=1941s All pictures of this episode's object are on Facebook @objectobscurapodcast, Instagram @object.obscura and Twitter @objectobscura. Go to our website as well object-obscura.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thatcher2/message

In this episode I have a WWII flight report log book. We investigate the book's pages and hear many unexpected stories from the soldier's daughter. Thank you to Pilot Dave and Ellen Rhinehart. Theme song for Object Obscura is ‘Behind the Walls' by Nathanie Thanks to Epidemic Sound and Anchor.fm for most of the music, SFX and distribution. Music in order of appearance: Time Pressure by Max Anson, Behind the Walls by Nathanie, Closed Book by Dream Cave, Tension 5 by Erik Ekstrom, Where No Man Has Gone Before by Dream Cave, Lost Stories by Aias Conor, Monograph by Johannes Bornlof, Missing Pieces by Dream Cave, Across the Waters by Dream Cave, Extinction Path by John Sumner, Atomic Numbers 1 by August Wilhelmsson, The Last Disaster by Howard Harper-Barnes, Returning Memories by Erasmus Talbot, In Ruins by Synthetic Tides and New Dimensions by Reynard Seidel. SFX and Archival credits: 1.) “Attention Young Men” (1947) from FedFlix on YouTube 2.) “Charlie Sweeney - Interview After Nagasaki Bomb Drop” (1945) from CriticalPast All pictures of this episode's object are on Facebook @objectobscurapodcast, Instagram @object.obscura and Twitter @objectobscura. Go to our website as well object-obscura.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thatcher2/message

Second update for season 2 of the podcast. The last three episodes will come out every other Friday, starting next week, November 3. So the schedule is EP 13 - Friday, November 3, EP 14 - Friday, November 19, EP 15 - Friday, December. Stay tuned - tell your friends and family about the show. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thatcher2/message

In this episode I have an early 1900s pencil box with a drawing of Mother Goose on the top. We discuss the deep history behind this box and the multilayered stories of different school children who owned similar boxes. Thank you to Debbie Schaefer-Jacobs from the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History. Theme song for Object Obscura is ‘Behind the Walls' by Nathanie Thanks to Epidemic Sound and Anchor.fm for most of the music, SFX and distribution. Music in order of appearance: A Mathematical Genius by David Celeste, Behind the Walls by Nathanie, Firefly Trail by Trevor Kowalski, Puzzle of Complexity by Jo Wandrini, Unknowing by John Barzetti, Diaphanous Dreamcoats by Silver Maple, You're Here by Plain Strolls, Salvation Is Coming by Eoin Mantell, At the Break of Dawn by Jakob Ahlbom, Rain Ga'zing by Red Dictionary, the First Law of Motion by Johannes Bornlof and All That's Left to Say by David Celeste. SFX and Archival credits: “The Wilson Dam School - 1942” by the American Film Center for Alabama State Dept. of Education. From Prelinger Archive. All pictures of this episode's object are on Facebook @objectobscurapodcast, Instagram @object.obscura and Twitter @objectobscura. Go to our website as well object-obscura.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thatcher2/message

In this episode I have a pair of wooden skis. They take me to hear stories about a world famous skier - speaking face to face with his son at a Safari park. Thank you to Seth Masia at the International Skiing History Association, Peter Lang at Safari West, Antiquities Warehouse and the Colorado Snowsports Museum. Theme song for Object Obscura is ‘Behind the Walls' by Nathanie Thanks to Epidemic Sound and Anchor.fm for most of the music, SFX and distribution. Music in order of appearance: Destiny Unfolds by Max Anson, Behind the Walls by Nathanie, Labyrinths by Ciaran Delaney, Secrets and Lies by David Celeste, A Fair Tale by Jon Bjork, Evoke by Synthetic Tides, Sentiment by Spirits of Our Dreams, To Wonderland by Headlund, Simon Says Smile by Roy Williams, Changing Outlook by Trevor Kowalski, Liberate by Peter Sandberg, Stratus by Trevor Kowalski, Ski Vacation by Joe E. Lee, The Paper Birch by Johannes Bornlof, Luminescence by Trevor Kowalski, Love and Friendship by David Celeste, Tragedy Unfolds by Dream Cave, By the Fire's Warmth by Jon Bjork and Reconcile by Peter Sandberg. SFX and Archival credits: 1.) “Thor and Gerald Groswold, 2005 Colorado Business Hall of Fame Laureate” from Youtube. Thank you to Liz Guillebaud and Becky Holden from the Colorado Business Hall of Fame. The full link is here → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIqboYtt39I 2.) “Snow Flight (1936) - Otto Lang” from nevasport on YouTube. Watch the full short film here → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ecFcbuEXQLU 3.) “Otto Lang: Ski Pioneer” from the Washington State Ski and Snowboard Museum on Youtube. Thank you to John Forsen for letting me use this interview. Watch it here → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8L18VIYLu0 4.) “Santa Rosa fires: First hours of the devastating Tubbs fire in 9 minutes” by ThePressDemocrat on Youtube. Watch the video here → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7Udu6hh-9U Check the show and all the pictures of the object out on Facebook @objectobscurapodcast, Instagram @object.obscura and Twitter @objectobscura. Go to our website as well object-obscura.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thatcher2/message

Hey guys - just wanted to let you know there is no episode this week. Due to the nature of this show - where I'm researching these episodes simultaneously, not all of the stories are complete. So I hope to release a new episode every Friday starting next week on October 15. If there are more developments then I'll let you know in a future update episode. I also wanted to share some news with you. It's just over a year since I released my very first episode about a WWII Japanese phrasebook. Since then, we have surpassed 1,000 total plays on all podcast streaming platforms. Thank you guys for continuing to listen and give feedback. I want this show to be a conversation- even if I do find most of the answers that arise in each episode. But if you haven't listened to some of the newer episodes then go ahead and do so - you have this next week to catch up. I also have created new business cards for my DBA, The Obscurity Podcast Network. Thank you everyone - happy hunting and stay obscure. *Listen to all episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and our website object-obscura.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thatcher2/message

In this episode I have a wooden fish decoy used for ice spear fishing. I then take a trip to Michigan to find some answers and I locate the man who collected hundreds of these decoys for more than twenty years. Thank you to Stephen Michaan and Brad Kimball. Voice acting done by Robert Anthony Peters Picture credits by Korina McNair Theme song for Object Obscura is ‘Behind the Walls' by Nathanie Thanks to Epidemic Sound and Anchor for most of the music, SFX and distribution. Music in order of appearance: Findings by August Wilhelmsson, Behind the Walls by Nathanie, Quiet Waters by Walt Adams, And Suddenly by True Messenger, She Believes by Lindsay Abraham, Dark Waters by Experia, Great Lakes by George's Town, Invincible Men by Raymond Grouse, Tracker by Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen, Entanglement by Prozody, Inspiration by Megan Wofford, Calling on the Hill by Moorland Songs and Erawan Waters by Calm Shores. SFX and Archival credits: “Fishing Thrills 1940s” on YouTube, “Ice Fishing Vintage” by Finpainter1 and “Traditional Ojibwe Ice Fishing” by PBS (1998) from WDSE WRPT. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thatcher2/message

In this episode I have a small picture taken by Wallace Nutting. I uncover the fascinating history of where the picture was taken and reenact the women colorist who worked for him over 100 years ago. Thank you to Linda B. Palmer for sharing her knowledge, and Shannon Warrick and Jennie Brick for providing voices to these colorists. Thanks to Wallace Nutting Collector's Club Picture credits by Korina McNair @desertgoddessphoto Theme song for Object Obscura is ‘Behind the Walls' by Nathanie @nathaniegnu Thanks to Epidemic Sound and Anchor FM for most of the music, SFX and distribution. Music in order of appearance: Fairy Prion by Dust Follows, Dawning City by Max Anson, The Bracelet by Alex Slayne, In Remembrance by Silver Maple, A Voice from Above by Jon Algar, The Ministry by Howard Harper-Barnes, Closing Tundra by Dew of Light, Cryptic by Dream Cave, Natural Inclination by Dream Cave, Striving Towards Success by Philip Ayers, Present (Instrumental) by Adelyn Paik, Life in Color by Philip Ayers, Definition of Color by Max Anson, A Moment of Bliss by Clarence Reed, Try and Catch us Now by David Celeste, A Day Like This by Clarence Reed, The Guilty by Cobby Costa, and A Life of Devotion by David Celeste. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thatcher2/message

In this episode I have a horseshoer's certificate from 1913. I travel to meet the person who last had it for 15 years and later track down a distant relative of the farrier who signed the document over a century ago. There were so many twists and turns and unexpected coincidences. Thank you to the American Farriers Association @AmericanFarriers, Pat Hirsch and Judy Sullivan. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and Anchor. You can also listen on our website --> object-obscura.com Theme song for Object Obscura is ‘Behind the Walls' by Nathanie @nathaniengnu Thanks to @Epidemicsound for most of the music and SFX. Music in order of appearance: Sacred Waters by Gabriel Lewis, Behind the Walls by Nathanie, Nocturne by Trevor Kowalski, Equatorial Mystery by Medite, Ominous by Philip Ayers, A Mysterious Guest by Farrell Wooten, Folk Story by Trevor Kowalski, Leave No Stone Unturned by Dream Cave, Mystery Minutes by Farrel Wooten, Namib Sunrise by Alec Slayne, Displaced by Robert Ruth, As We Fell Asleep by Peace Reels, Never Ending by Peace Reels, Evening Melody by Lily and Elle Konold, Raindrop by Megan Wofford, Sadness by Carl Henriksson, Falling Raindrops by Jon Algar and Story is She Left Without a Trace by Trevor Kowalski. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thatcher2/message

In this episode I have a WWII chocolate tin. An inscription on the back of the tin intrigues me to write a story that takes an unexpected turn. I don't find the consumers of the chocolate but the woman who helped make it. Thank you to Sarah Wassberg Johnson and Susan Whildin Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and Anchor. You can also listen on our website --> object-obscura.com Theme song for Object Obscura is ‘Behind the Walls' by Nathanie @nathaniengnu Thanks to Epidemic Sound for the music and SFX. Music in order of appearance: Vague by Amaranth Cove, Behind the Walls by Nathanie, Dead Alley by Dream Cave, A Mouthful to Chew by Jerry Lacey, After Rain Sunshine by Taomito, Final Breakthrough by Sage Oursler, Mountain Air by Cody Francis, Mainlander by Dream Cave, Empty Streets by Isobel O'Connor, Garden Love by Penny Key and Mother of Light by Johannes Bornlof. Archival audio: “The Gardens of Victory” (1940-45) on YouTube --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thatcher2/message

In this episode I have a printing plate. It leads me to the owner of the Great James H. Drew Exposition and the printing company that used it nearly forty years ago. Thank you to Jimmy Drew @DrewExposition and Al Rosenberg @triangleposter Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and Anchor. You can also listen on our website --> object-obscura.com Theme song for Object Obscura is ‘Behind the Walls' by Nathanie @nathaniengnu @thesznsounds Thanks to Epidemicsound for the music and SFX. Music in order of appearance: Mystery Evolving by Gabriel Lewis, Behind the Walls by Nathanie, Mystery by ispeakwaves, Rain Show by Farrell Wooten, Freakshow by Mike Franklyn, The Boy with the Tattoo by V. V. Campos, Vague by Amaranth Cove, Backward Thinking by More than a Family, Rainbow Mystery by Kikoru, A Refreshing Change by Claude Signet, Lens Flare 1 by Peter Sandberg, Just Be Curious by Jerry Lacey, Changing Outlook by Trevor Kowalski and The Way I am by Mica Emory. Archival audio: “1962 Seattle World's Fair Commercial” on YouTube --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thatcher2/message

This is the trailer of the second season of Object Obscura. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and wherever you get your podcasts. There will be ten episodes this next season - each one focusing on an object that I collected and researched. The second season is coming out on Friday, September 3rd and will be weekly for the next ten Fridays. The theme song for the show is “Behind the Walls” by Nathanie. Go to our website object-obscura.com and see all the links to every episode there. Check us out on instagram @object.obscura, Facebook @objectobscurapodcast and Twitter @objectobscura This was an Anchor distributed podcast. Thank you to Headliner and Audiogram --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thatcher2/message

This episode we discuss the inner workings behind my podcast Object Obscura. I'll take you on a journey from pre-production to post-production and share some never before heard moments. This was the bonus episode about season 1. All music credits of the episode are: Gears by me, Thatcher Warrick Hess, It's Almost Over by SefChol, Sunset Dream by Cheel, Make You Move by Ofshane, Marxist Arrow by Twin Musicom which is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ and see the artist's website: http://www.twinmusicom.org/, Fast and Run by Nico Staf, Alone by Emmit Fenn, Soft KNives by SefChol, Bottle of Something TrackTribe, Metamorphosis by Quincas Moreira, Violet Spirit by Dan Henig, Mizuki by Bad Snacks, Thinking Machines by TrackTribe, St. Louis by Alec Leal, Marionettes by Alec Leal, and Held By You by Zaskia Villa. Thanks to freesound, epidemicsound and YouTube Music Library. Insta: @object.obscura and Facebook: @ObjectObscuraPOdcast Listen, rate and subscribe to Object Obscura on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcasts, SoundCloud and wherever you get your podcast. Go to our website object-obscura.com to listen to all episodes.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thatcher2/message

In this episode I shine light on a mystery about a Dietz highway barricade light owned by a Tucson war vet. This time I step away from behind the computer screen and hunt for clues in person - and I find some shocking answers from the soldier's daughter. This was the last episode of season 1 for Object Obscura. All non-public domain sound credits are “Jackhammer construction” and “scissors” by InspectorJ on freesound.org. All music credits of the episode are (in order of appearance): Intro song is Gears by Thatcher Warrick Hess, Held By You by Zaskia Villa, Mystery by ispeakwaves, Bottle Of Something by TrackTribe, Cartoon Music by Mattia Cupelli, Alone by Emmit Fenn, Empire Seasons by Dan Henig, Wood by Dan Henig, Under Cover by Wayne Jones, Global by Emmit Fenn, State Drive by VYEN, Tupelo Train by Chris Haugen, Color Guard Ceremony Instructional Video by U.S. Coast Guard Marching Band, Abracadabra by Silent Partner. All archival credits are: “American Engineers (Part IV)” by Jam Handy Organization for Chevrolet ca. 1956 from Prelinger Archive, “Highway Challenge” by the United States Government ca. 1957 from YouTube. Other thanks to Epidemic Sound and Rev Call Recorder. Photos of the Visi-Flash print advertisements are from Robert Searing at the Onondaga Historical Association. Photos of Jack Medford and Marjorie Medford were provided by Bob and Margaret Smith. Check these pictures out on Instagram: @object.obscura Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google podcasts and many more. Here is the website with all links to listen → object-obscura.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thatcher2/message

This episode I pull back the curtain on my family history - one that is closely connected to six Czechoslovakian marionettes. I talk to my grandmother and a Czech puppeteer - uncovering the truth behind these 100 year old puppets. This was episode 4 of 5 for season 1 of Object Obscura. All music credits of the episode are (in order of appearance): Intro song is Gears by Thatcher Warrick Hess, Mystery by ispeakwaves, Marionettes by Alec Leal, Allégro by Emmit Fenn, Russian Dance by Joey Pecoraro, Under Cover by Wayne Jones, Violet Spirit by Dan Henig, Alone by Emmit Fenn, Sunrise in Paris by Dan Henig and At Odds by SYBS. Other thanks to Epidemic Sound, Pond 5 and YouTube free SFX Library. All voice overs are done by me, Thatcher Warrick Hess. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google podcasts and many more. Here is the website with all links to listen → object-obscura.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thatcher2/message

This episode I am uncovering the secrets behind a hat box and a top hat from 1885. I talk to a fashion historian about the general history of top hat's. Later, I contact an arts writer who knew the two artists who last collected the top hat a decade ago. This was episode 3 of 5 for season 1 of Object Obscura. Other song credits (in order of appearance): Gears by me, Thatcher Warrick Hess, Alone by Emit Fenn, MydNyte by Noir Et Blanc Vie, Miss You Love by Patiño, St. Louis by Alec Leal, Under Cover by Wayne Jones, A Hand in the Dark by Underbelly & Ty Mayer, Shadowing by Corbyn Kites. Archival audio: “WAVY Archive: 1981 Portsmouth Artist CHarles Sibley” from the WAVY TV 10 YouTube Channel. Thank you to Mary Beth Hale antiques and Portwer Warrick Hess for photos of the top hat. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google podcasts and many more. Here is the website with all links to listen → object-obscura.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thatcher2/message

This episode I am investigating the truth behind a British matrix box owned by a Texan typecaster. His notes and address jotted down on the box lead me to a conversation with a great friend of his. This is episode 2 of 5 for season 1 of Object Obscura. Other thanks and credits not mentioned in the episode. Music (in order of appearance): Intro and outro theme music is Gears by Thatcher Warrick Hess, Mystery by ispeakwaves, Alone by Emmit Fenn, Thinking Machines by TrackTribe, Pluckandplay by Kwon, Mechanical Bullride by Chris Haugen, Under Cover by Wayne Jones and Meeka by Steve Adams. Archival audio is: “Monotype - Making Sure - How the Machines are Made” film by the British Monotype Works circa 1955 and “Monotype - Handle with Good Care and Understanding - 1965” from printingfilms.com. Thank you to Epidemic Sound. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and more → object-obscura,com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thatcher2/message

This episode I am searching for the missing soldier of a World War II Japanese phrasebook. The names he wrote in the book lead me to someone he loved - 75 years later. This is episode 1 of 5 - season 1 of Object Obscura. Other thanks and credits not mentioned in the episode. Music (in order of appearance): Intro and outro theme music is Gears by Thatcher Warrick Hess, Bullish by Density and Time, Alone by Emmit Fenn, Mystery by ispeakwaves, Heroes Will Fall by Hector Posser, Metamorphosis by Quincas Moreira, Mizuki by Bad Snacks and Lost at Sea by TrackTribe. Archival audio is: “Our Enemy: The Japanese” film by U.S. War Department in 1943 from Prelinger Archives. Thank you to the YouTube music library. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and more --> object-obscura.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thatcher2/message

A podcast about objects and their stories. Coming this fall to podcast playing apps near you. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thatcher2/message