Keeping Records
In 1977, NASA sent the Voyager into space with two records known as the “Golden Records.” On them were recordings of notable historic music, evocative nature sounds, and murmurs from contemporary life, all used to paint a picture of humanity and the world at large. Things have changed a lot since 1977, so Caleb Hearon and Shelby Wolstein are trying their hand at an update. They're talking with comedians, musicians, and the like about what they would include on their own “golden record” if a new one were sent today. Songs, images, films, and moments are all on the table in this comedic reflection on art, media, and culture.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 67 minutes
- Episodes
- 92
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2022
It's Not For You (with Beth Stelling)
Comedian and podcaster Beth Stelling ordered some sandwiches...like...an hour ago. They're still not here yet but she's going to go ahead and get started telling Caleb and Shelby her plans for her Go…
01:15:42 |
Fri 26 Feb 2021
Earth is Flat, Paul is Dead (with Mae Martin)
Comedian, writer, and actor Mae Martin (Feel Good) submits their Golden Record artifacts to Caleb and Shelby. They also discuss nude hide and seek, causing chaos in amusement parks, and bad psychic m…
01:09:03 |
Fri 19 Feb 2021
We Are Mops (with Sydnee Washington)
Comedian and podcaster Sydnee Washington (Hobby Hunter, Syd Can Cook) is prepared to show the aliens what they need to know about humans: the power of Rhianna, Earth's laziness, what we're willing to…
00:44:53 |
Fri 12 Feb 2021
Night is for the Freaks (with Samantha Irby)
Comedian and writer Samantha Irby (Wow, No Thank You; Meaty; Shrill) creates a Golden Record full of artifacts that she hopes the aliens will find life-changing. She also expresses her thoughts on wh…
01:17:57 |
Fri 05 Feb 2021
Fugue Chicken State (with Zoe Lister-Jones)
Actor, writer, director and producer Zoe Lister-Jones (How it Ends, The Craft: Legacy, Life in Pieces) creates a Golden Record to educate aliens on human sexuality, food, and reckoning. Also about th…
01:07:11 |
Fri 29 Jan 2021
Riot Mentality (with Caitie Delaney)
Writer and generally amazing human Caitie Delaney (Rick and Morty) creates a Golden Record of various elements of Earth pop culture.
Caitie's Artifacts
Livestreams of Disney Adults (audio-visual)
…
01:08:28 |
Fri 22 Jan 2021
Vibing Out Mankind (with Steve Hernandez)
Comedian and podcaster Steve Hernandez fills his Golden Record with vibes. It's not just the items, it's the feelings.
Steve's Artifacts
Eating chips and dip with family on holidays (multisensory ex…
00:59:45 |
Fri 15 Jan 2021
Beer for the Children (with Jake and Amir)
Jake and Amir, AKA Caleb and Shelby's Headgum bosses, check in on how the Golden Record project is coming. Inadvertently they are tricked into compiling their own list of artifacts to send to outer s…
01:02:16 |
Fri 08 Jan 2021
A Return to Modesty (with Naomi McPherson)
Musician and producer Naomi McPherson (of MUNA) plans their Gold Record with Caleb and Shelby.
Naomi's Artifacts
Robyn's "Dancing On My Own" (audio)
Kim Cattrall Scatting (audio-visual)
Teenage …
01:17:46 |
Fri 01 Jan 2021
Aliens Aren't Just Boys (with Sabrina Jalees)
Sabrina Jalees joins Caleb and Shelby and to build her Golden Record. The theme? Use it to create a Sabrina Jalees space colony/megachurch.
Sabrina's Artifacts
One of her frozen embryos (biological…
00:50:17 |
Fri 25 Dec 2020
Porn is Over Party (with Holmes Holmes)
Caleb and Shelby invite Holmes Holmes over (digitally) to build their Golden Record.
Holmes's Artifacts
Janelle Monáe, "Make Me Feel" music video (audio-visual)
Laughing hard with friends (human e…
00:55:09 |
Fri 18 Dec 2020
Keeping Records — Launch Imminent
Join Caleb Hearon and Shelby Wolstein as they attempt an update of NASA’s 1977 “Golden Records.” Each week, Caleb and Shelby are talking with guests about what art, cultural artifacts, and personal m…
00:01:11 |
Mon 14 Dec 2020
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