Why We Collect

For this episode of Why We Collect, we talk with poet and Fungus Books and Records co-owner Ed Steck about two of his collections, books and horror films. He describes how an early interest in horro…

For this episode of Why We Collect, we talk with anthropologist Lauren Herckis about the concept of “meaningful archives.”

“In anthropology, in archeology, in archives, recognizing that interplay be…

For this episode of Why We Collect, we talk with theatre director Adil Mansoor about Amm(i)gone, a new theater piece that goes on tour this month!

The play’s tagline is “Amm(i)gone, an adaptation of…

Why We Collect presents thoughtful conversations about the objects we keep—and create.

With the help of people who spend an inordinate amount of time managing objects and reflecting on their meanings…

Climate change is reshaping our known world, including our archives. We talk with Eira Tansey, an archivist and researcher who specializes in the impacts of climate change on cultural heritage. She r…

For the second episode of Collectors Edition, we talk with Bottom Feeder Books owner Ryan McLennan. Ryan moved to Pittsburgh a few years ago, and opened the bookstore in 2022. The store reflects Ryan…

For the first episode of Collectors Edition, we talk with Fred Lonberg-Holm. You may know Fred from his work as a musician, predominantly a cellist, composer, and improviser. He has led bands like th…