Nantucket Atheneum Podcast

The Nantucket Atheneum Podcast covers stories and topics about our local library, Nantucket history and libraries in general.

Nantucket Atheneum Podcast is a society podcast hosted by Nantucket Atheneum, with 65 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Nantucket Atheneum hosts Nantucket Atheneum Podcast, a society show with 65 episodes published.

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  Episode #4

  The Tiffany Paradox: What happened to Nantucket's Lost Mid Century?

  Mar 31, 202629 minS8

  <p>In our fourth episode on the Tiffany Paradox, Jim and Janet invite  Mary Bergman back to ask her about the mysterious Lost Mid Century on Nantucket. We asked her what her favorite structures that are still standing and which structure she would wish away. And...What happened to the "geo" domes? </p><p>This has been a production of the Nantucket Atheneum. It was hosted by Janet Forest. It was co-hosted and researched by Jim Borzilleri. Production support by Shire Video. </p><p>A special thanks to Executive Director of Nantucket Preservation Trust Mary Bergman for her time and ins...

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  Episode #3

  The Tiffany Paradox: Is preservation all a facade?

  Mar 24, 202644 minS8

  <p>In this episode, Jim and Janet speak to Mary Bergman about the messy and complex business of preservation. Our conversation takes several twists and turns, but you’ll see the Tiffany Paradox popping up all over the place. TRIGGER WARNING: We talk about stop lights...</p><p>This has been a production of the Nantucket Atheneum. It was hosted by Janet Forest. It was co-hosted and researched by Jim Borzilleri. Production support by Shire Video. </p><p>A special thanks to Executive Director of Nantucket Preservation Trust Mary Bergman for her time and insights.</p><p>Music by Tunetank, Dvi...

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  Episode #2

  The Tiffany Paradox: What decisions led to the current look of The Oldest House?

  Mar 17, 202638 minS8

  <p>In this episode, Jim and Janet look for the Tiffany Effect in the 1920's restoration of the Jethro Coffin House, better known as "The Oldest House." We learn a little bit about Peter Coffin, who originally built the house and then invite two guests from the Nantucket Historical Association to discuss its meticulous and complicated restoration.</p><p>CLICK HERE to watch this episode on our YOUTUBE Channel.</p><p>CLICK HERE to see the photos referred to in the show.</p><p><b>Other sources and references:</b></p>NHA Website: Oldest House PageOldest House History (PDF) (rendering...

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  The Tiffany Paradox: Were Nantucket Whalers the Original Tech Giants?

  Mar 10, 202645 minS8

  <p>In this first episode of the Tiffany Effect, Jim explains what the Tiffany Effect is and then Janet and Jim invite Nantucket High Alum and Start Up Founder Fernando Young to join them to discuss how Silicon Valley's economic structure is quite similar to how whaling functions in the 19th century. Though the two industries are nearly two centuries apart, they both rely on the "Long Tail" theory. They also discuss the significant differences. </p><p>If you want to learn more about the connection between whalers and Silicon Valley, we recommend the book VC: An American History by T...

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  The Tiffany Paradox: TRAILER

  Feb 24, 20261 minS8

  <p>In medieval times, Tiffany was a common woman’s name. It comes from the Italian word for Epiphany. But today, it is more likely to be associated with the 1980s or the jewelry store, so the name pulls the reader out of the story. This predicament of removing historically accurate details to seem more historically accurate was coined the <b>Tiffany Paradox </b>or the <b>Tiffany Effect. </b></p><p>In this season of the podcast, We look for examples of the Tiffany Paradox in Nantucket’s history. We invite special guests to share insights into each topic.</p><p>We...

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