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

NPR | By Michael Levitt,

Rob Schmitz, Michelle Aslam

Published November 8, 2026 at 4:04 PM CST

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

Michael Levitt

Rob Schmitz

Rob Schmitz is NPR's international correspondent based in Berlin.

Michelle Aslam