Cassette tapes are making a comeback?

I understand the allure, but ultimately they just represent more plastic pollution (along with vinyl).

Digital media is a great chance to not collect more plastic stuff.

whatever is old is new again. it's a story as old as time.

Anyone have recommendations for a cassette player?

I understand the return to vinyl records, cd and dvd.

I do not miss audio or video tapes.

Can confirm. I've bought around 20 cassette tapes over the last 2 years - mostly new releases or re-releases of old stuff from the CD-era. I get way more enjoyment out of tapes than CDs. I think its because they're more hand's on, and I find the sound of my cassette deck soothing.

"In many ways, Bob's Big Boy never left, sir. He's always offered the same high-quality meals at competitive prices..."

Simple "mp3" player with terrible screen/interface, low-capacity SD cards with some wav files, decorated like a mix-tape, curated for straight-through listening. Perfectly scratches the retro/disconnected itch for me.

Ah yes, the record player of the 80s. Hipsters gonna hipster...

Never really understood buying pre-recorded cassettes. It was better to buy the vinyl and make your own tapes.