Each series documents a piece of cultural detritus through the lens of preserving things that were made to be disposable.
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In this episode, we track down Stanley Kessler, the man behind the Oscar Pen brand. Kessler's story provides a look into the massive changes that swept through retail at the end of the last century.
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13 May 2025
An Accidental Creeper
This is the third in a series that begins here (https://tonyrusso.substack.com/p/fun-garbage). After discovering a rare pen set, Tony tries to discover its origins at (almost) any cost.
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22 Apr 2025
Leveling Up
After failing to solve the Dixon pencil case mystery, Tony inaugurates his own odd collection and discovers an extensive mechanical pencil community.
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15 Apr 2025
Fun Garbage
A trip to a massive antique market sparks an unexpected collecting journey.
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