Re-Air: This is Nicheville

This Is Nashville

One of the main ways we can interact with others is through our hobbies and niche interests. And they’ve got another benefit, too: When we learn more about other people’s hobbies and niche interests, we better appreciate the world around us and we can embrace and celebrate our differences.

Today, we delve into three vastly different niche activities and the people who pursue them. From Rubik’s cubing to cooking to professional Santa artistry, these guests illustrate the importance of finding our “niche” in all stages of life.

This episode was produced by Leslie Eiler Thompson.

Guests:

• Shook G. | Rubik’s Cube player
• Zach and Maggie White | Regional cooking
• Santa Shed (Shedrich) Webster | Professional Santa portrayal artist

Further reading and listening:

• Niche to Meet You is an investigative storytelling podcast by Leslie Eiler Thompson about the little-known niche subcultures where misfits are making meaning.