I Couldnt Throw It Out

Author: Michael Small

Revisit pop culture history as former People Magazine reporter Michael Small and guests share the treasures they've saved for decades, including never-heard celebrity interviews, rare memorabilia, and maybe a little junk. Co-host Sally Libby helps decide if they should keep or toss their stuff. Will it be an epic case of Swedish Death Cleaning? Or an epic fail?
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Happy Ending! A Violinist's Dream Comes True
Episode 37
Tuesday, 16 December, 2025

You heard how I smashed violins as kid (in a previous episode). Hear how I saved one as an adult.-----These days, we all could use a story with a happy ending, right?Well, here's one that answers the question: What ever happened to a family heirloom I inherited from my father?When last we spoke of my father's treasured violin (previous episode: Listen up! A Violin Lesson with Strings Attached), I was headed off – once again – to learn how to play it. Did I find a way to make music that wouldn't hurt your ears? Or did something much better happen?To answer those questions, I have expert help from violin virtuoso Amelia Bailey – who worked in the shop that repaired my father's very old violin. She also dared to be my violin teacher.Amelia shares with us a fascinating world that few people see: the inner-workings of the famous New York City workshop, David Segal Violins. She walks us through the intricate and excruciatingly difficult task of restoring violins, and then solving the mystery of their origin.How does this relate to my musical family saga? Maybe you'll understand after you hear the tape of my father playing his prized violin... at age 96. His dream was for his violin, which he valued more than any object on earth, to be played beautifully by a family member. And what happened at David Segal Violins determined if his wish could come true.Ultimately, it all comes down to a solo violin performance that might blow your mind. It would certainly thrill my father, who may be listening in some kind of heaven. I hope it'll bring some joy to you too.Watch the entire performance: throwitoutpodcast.com Have thoughts about this episode? Send us a textMore info, photos, and transcript: throwitoutpodcast.com Don't miss a thing: Join our mailing list Do you save stuff you can't throw out? Tell us about it Want to show support? Please rate/follow us wherever you get your podcasts.