<p><strong>Title:</strong> What’s the Point — Episode 1: How I got into EDC… a brief version.</p><p><strong>Welcome to </strong><strong><em>What’s the Point</em></strong><strong>, the podcast from the EDCCooperative, a community of everyday carry fans who love good gear, great people, and the stories behind both.</strong></p><p>From knives to notebooks, flashlights to titanium doodads, we talk about what’s in your pockets and <em>why</em> it’s there. Expect laughs, honest chats, and the occasional “Point Taken” with makers, designers, and fellow gear nerds.</p><p>Welcome to the very first episode of <em>What’s the Point</em>, the EDC Cooperative podcast! In this episode, I introduce myself and the EDCCooperative, share how I got into everyday carry, and reflect on some of my earliest gear memories.</p><p>We’ll talk about:</p><p>• How my EDC journey began.</p><p>• The first pieces of gear that made an impression on me.</p><p>• The philosophy behind carrying gear and why it matters.</p><p>• What the Coop is all about and what you can expect from future episodes.</p><p><strong>Whether you’re a longtime EDC enthusiast or just curious, this episode sets the stage for the stories, discussions, and gear deep-dives to come.</strong></p><p><strong>Links & Extras:</strong></p><p>You can find links to us here:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://linktr.ee/edccooperative">https://linktr.ee/edccooperative</a></p><p>• Use the hashtag, #WhatsThePointEDC to share your own EDC stories and we will try to get them on.</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://edccoop.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">edccoop.substack.com</a>