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Talbots Throwbacks: Mid-Century Style, Basement Vibes, and the Youngest Vintage Dealer in Town
Episode 159
Published 6 months, 1 week ago
Description
Talbots Throwbacks is one of those places that makes you stop and look around. Vintage clothing, classic records and one-of-a-kind finds everywhere you turn. At the heart of it all is Ben Talbot, a young vintage curator who turned his love for design and nostalgia into a full-on storefront in downtown North Bay.
In this episode, Ben shares how Talbots Throwbacks began in his basement, what keeps him hunting for great pieces, and why curating a vibe matters just as much as selling furniture.
We talk music, collecting, small business, and what it means to build something unique right where you grew up.
0:00 – Stepping into Talbots
3:10 – Starting out in the basement
6:00 – Why mid-century design still feels fresh
9:30 – Where the pieces come from
12:45 – Records, music, and setting the vibe
16:00 – Doing business in your hometown
20:00 – What’s next for Talbots
In this episode, Ben shares how Talbots Throwbacks began in his basement, what keeps him hunting for great pieces, and why curating a vibe matters just as much as selling furniture.
We talk music, collecting, small business, and what it means to build something unique right where you grew up.
0:00 – Stepping into Talbots
3:10 – Starting out in the basement
6:00 – Why mid-century design still feels fresh
9:30 – Where the pieces come from
12:45 – Records, music, and setting the vibe
16:00 – Doing business in your hometown
20:00 – What’s next for Talbots