Film Photography Podcast Film Photography Podcast 339
Mar 27, 2025
Michael and John unveil a new black-and-white film, Jiang Shi 400, with vampire-themed packaging! They announce an exciting photowalk in Bowling Green, Ohio, while diving into heartwarming listener letters. The duo celebrates community support through donations, including a vintage Olympus camera and delightful Hawaiian treats. They spotlight a local photo zine and discuss the fascinating history of Kodak commercials. Prepare for a fun-filled exploration of film photography and listener creativity!
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New Theme Song Premiere Energizes Show
- The show debuted a new intro song by Darren Ballard Riley and played both instrumental and vocal versions in the episode.
- Michael and John treat music as a recurring show identity touchpoint to excite listeners.
How A Beach Boys Podcast Sparked Empathy
- Michael describes discovering a deep Beach Boys podcast and becoming a dedicated listener, which helped him empathize with niche-community habits.
- He uses that experience to explain why film photography communities form passionate subcultures.
In-Person Events Strengthen Community
- Bringing the core team together for in-person recordings and events strengthens the FPP community and content.
- Michael emphasizes 2025 as a big year because the usual suspects will gather for workshops and recordings.