82. Astrodome Memorabilia and Memories, with Mike Acosta
For Keeps
English - May 02, 2022 11:00 - 38 minutes - 17 MB - ★★★★★ - 37 ratingsHobbies Leisure Society & Culture Documentary collections collectors forkeeps forkeepspodcast memorabilia Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Previous Episode: 81. Stamps of Bhutan, Collected by Leo Van der Velden
The Houston Astrodome was dubbed "the eighth wonder of the world" when it opened in 1965, and dome enthusiast (and former Houston Astros team historian) Mike Acosta keeps its path-breaking legacy alive through his collection of dome memorabilia, including stadium seats, lights from the huge scoreboard, pieces of AstroTurf, items from its presidential suite, and much more.
Mike's Twitter feed (full of dome photos and history): www.twitter.com/astrostalk
The Astrodome Conservancy: www.astrodomeconservancy.org
Opening theme: "Keepers" by Still Flyin'
Closing theme: "Slow Draw/Feeling In My Heart" by Eric Frisch
Additional music by Magic in the Other and Dan Lebowitz