This podcast explores explores why things made by hand are so special

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Rob Schmitz, Michelle Aslam

Published November 8, 2026 at 5:04 PM EST

NPR's Rob Schmitz speaks with Sam Dingman, host of The Analogs podcast from NPR member station KJZZ.

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