Why Nashville Is Bringing Back the Video Store
For anyone who misses Blockbuster Video, this episode is for you. Today, we’re talking about the return of physical media. Host Rachel Iacovone is joined by Joe Bass, owner of Press Play Video, Nashville’s mobile video store, to discuss why DVDs and Blu-rays are making a comeback, what people love about owning the movies they watch, and how video stores are creating community in the age of streaming.
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