The Unmade Podcast Special: Changing of the Glasses
Feb 3, 2026
A lighthearted unboxing of a major personal upgrade: new glasses and the funny rituals around them. They trace a decades-long love affair with specific frames and the hunt when a favorite style disappears. There are style comparisons, fit problems, and public reactions. Tangent-y anecdotes range from kissing worries to dental clinic stories.
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The DITA New Yorker Obsession
- Tim discovered a favored frame, the DITA New Yorker, about 15 years ago and bought several pairs.
- He viewed those frames as a 'perfect' match and repeated the style until they were discontinued.
How Optometry Is Three Businesses
- Optometrists run multiple businesses: eye exams, lenses, and frames, which affects where people buy glasses.
- This makes customers often order frames through their optometrist for convenience and service continuity.
Hunting The Last New Yorkers
- Tim searched the world for more New Yorkers and even found a near-final pair in Hong Kong.
- The model was discontinued and the maker confirmed there were no more available.