From the archive: A day in the life of (almost) every vending machine in the world
From the archive: A day in the life of (almost) every vending machine in the world  
Podcast: The Audio Long Read
Rating: Explicit Published On: Wed Dec 03 2025
Description: We are raiding the Guardian long read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors. This week, from 2022: what’s behind the indestructible appeal of the robotic snack? By Tom Lamont. Read by Andrew McGregor. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod