This is a headgum original.

I want to tell you about a show I think you're going to love and I'm not just talking to you. I'm specifically talking to Tom Hanks if he's listening.

I think Tom Hanks would love this and not only that I think he would be a great guest on it.

Keeping Records a podcast from Hedgum Studios.

Here's the hook.

In 1977, NASA sent the Voyager into space

with two records known as the Golden Records. On them were recordings of notable historic

music, evocative nature sounds, and murmurs from contemporary life all used to paint a picture

of humanity and the world at large.

Things have changed a lot since 1977, so Caleb Huron and Shelby Wolsstein are attempting

an update.

They're talking with comedians, musicians, and the like about what they would include on their own golden record if a new one were sent today.

Songs, images, films, and moments are all on the table in this comedic reflection on art, media, and culture.

I mean, I know I'm trying to get Tom Hanks on my podcast,

so this is maybe an incredibly foolish thing to say,

but it's true, right?

He would be the perfect guest on this show.

I mean, I had never heard of the Golden Records before,

but I guarantee you, Tom Hanks knows all about this

because if there's one thing Hanks knows,

it's NASA stuff.

And I'm certain that his picks for what he would include on his golden record would

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