Episode 1: The Friendship
In the debut episode of The Memory Mercantile, Mark and Jan explore the theme of Friendship through vintage toys and games that brought kids together in the 70s and 80s—while sharing heartfelt (and hilarious) stories of their own childhood bonds in Salt Lake City. It's a nostalgic tribute to the pals who made growing up unforgettable.
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Episode 2: Free Range Kids
In this nostalgic episode, Mark and Jan reminisce about a time when childhood meant wide-open neighborhoods, unsupervised bike rides until the streetlights flickered on, and summer days spent exploring without a parent in sight. They grew up as free-range kids in the 1970s— learning independence in a world that felt both bigger and safer.
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Episode 3: Night Games
Mark and Jan step into the glow of neighborhood streetlights
to remember the thrill of childhood night games—stories of laughter, scraped knees, and the sense of freedom that came with summer evenings spent outside until the porch lights or mom called everyone home.
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Episode 4: From Junk to Joy: The Art of Thrifting
In this episode of The Memory Mercantile, Jan and Mark dig through the dusty corners of thrift shops to uncover perspectives and tips on thrifting. From forgotten trinkets to vintage gems, they explore how thrifting transforms the old and overlooked into sparks of joy and memory.
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Episode 5: Rap Session
Step into the Mercantile for a Rap Session—where Jan and Mark create energy and interest as they share their thoughts, memories, and even some music! It’s an informal, magical session of The Memory Mercantile journey thus far. It’s upbeat, casual, direct, and free-flowing fun that has become The Memory Mercantile!
COMING SOON!
Available on October 26, 2025
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Episode 6: ???
Stay tuned to see what Episode 6 brings!
COMING SOON!
Available in November 2025