Intangible Alberta

The video rental store as an institution spanned a 40 year period, between 1977 to 2017. There was a time when nearly every neighbourhood had its local store, whether it was a mom-and-pop or national franchise. These were not only places to find the newest title for a Friday night or rediscover some old favourite for a cozy Sunday afternoon. Video rental stores were meeting places where you could shoot the breeze while you browsed the shelves. They were hubs for dialogue about cinema,...

Here at the Royal Alberta Museum, we tell stories through objects. But what about those stories that have no objects, those experiences that go beyond the material, beyond the tangible? On this podcast, we'll share stories outside the display case. This season, we visit the last of the video rental stores; explore haunted Halloween museum mysteries; search for the magic of Christmas morning; eat at a long gone diner; and swap spooky stories around the campfire. Be sure to subscribe so you...