Are you getting back into VHS and cassette tapes?

About this episode

The episode discusses the resurgence of VHS and cassette tapes with guest Elaine Power.

Do you remember the days of running in to hit record on the VHS player to record Coronation Street for your mam? Or using a pencil to rewind a cassette to listen from the start again? Apparently, long-abandoned formats such as cassettes and VHS tapes are making a comeback! Elaine Power, co-host of the ‘What’s Trending in F1?’ podcast and listeners join Andrea to discuss.

People in this episode

Host: Andrea

Guest: Elaine Power

Topics covered

• VHS
• cassette tapes
• nostalgia
• media formats
• pop culture

Keywords

• VHS
• cassette tapes
• nostalgia
• recording
• media comeback

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Coronation Street

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