For Keeps
149 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 37 ratingsBehind every collector's obsession is a story. On "For Keeps," the world's most passionate enthusiasts share surprising tales about their personal collections — and their unbreakable connections with them.
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52. Author Richard Bach's Memorabilia, with Paul Everitt
April 06, 2020 11:00 - 34 minutes - 34.1 MBWhen members of Paul Everitt's family purchased the 1970s home of best-selling author Richard Bach (Jonathan Livingston Seagull, Illusions), they got more than just a house — the eccentric writer and pilot left behind signed photos, his writing desk, model airplane kits, original and purchased artwork, books, letters, and other mementos of his flying and writing life. Now Paul hopes to find new homes for the items that have remained in his family for more than four decades. RB Memorab...
51. The Hunt for a Legend's Calypso Tapes, with Niels Werdenberg
March 16, 2020 11:00 - 33 minutes - 33.2 MBCosta Rica's 100-year-old "calypso king," Walter Gavitt Ferguson, used to record his songs live onto blank cassettes, selling each one-off tape without making himself a copy. Now Swiss music fan Niels Werdenberg runs a "tape hunt" to track down the sold tapes — and preserve a beloved piece of Costa Rica's cultural heritage. The Walter Gavitt Ferguson Tape Hunt website: http://walterferguson-tapehunt.mozello.com/ Buy Don Walter's music: waltergavittferguson.bandcamp.com Opening the...
50. Soviet-Era Collectibles, with Katya Zykova
March 02, 2020 12:00 - 34 minutes - 34.2 MBFrom her home inside the "closed city" of Sarov, Russia — the high-security center for Russian nuclear research — collector Katya Zykova runs an online shop that sells a wide range of vintage Soviet postcards, pins, children's books, and even a large wooden portrait of Vladimir Lenin. Katya's website, soviet-postcards.com • Katya's Etsy shop • Opening theme: "Keepers" by Still Flyin' • Closing theme: "Slow Draw/Feeling In My Heart" by Eric Frisch • Additional music by Myuu, Biz Baz St...
49. 1970s Records and 'Celebrity Crush' Stories, with Kristin Nilsen
February 14, 2020 12:00 - 41 minutes - 40.1 MBTeen idol time! Writer Kristin Nilsen is rebuilding the record collection she had as a girl in the 70s — and collecting tales of preteen infatuation through "My Celebrity Crush Story," her growing social media project. "My Celebrity Crush Story" on Instagram and Facebook • Opening theme: "Keepers" by Still Flyin' • Closing theme: "Slow Draw/Feeling In My Heart" by Eric Frisch • Additional music by Chad Crouch, Rope Store, and Ichabod • www.forkeepspodcast.com
48. "Ring Finder" Alison Walker, Metal Detectorist Extraordinaire
January 15, 2020 12:00 - 32 minutes - 32.4 MBArmed with her array of metal detectors, Alison Walker has collected everything from rare coins to a musket ball — but she's made a name for herself as a member of The Ring Finders, recovering lost jewelry for grateful clients and raising money for charity along the way. Alison on TheRingFinders.com • Alison's YouTube channel, "Pink Power Ally, Treasure Hunter" • Opening theme: "Keepers" by Still Flyin' • Closing theme: "Slow Draw/Feeling In My Heart" by Eric Frisch • Additional music...
47. James Lileks, Motel Postcard Enthusiast
December 16, 2019 12:00 - 35 minutes - 43 MBSwimming pools! Color television! Air conditioning! The American motel — particularly the quirky, independent kind seen along highways in the 1950s and 60s — fascinates writer James Lileks, whose 500 or so motel postcards capture the motel's midcentury heyday. Lileks.com's "The American Motel" postcard archive • Opening theme: "Keepers" by Still Flyin' • Closing theme: "Slow Draw/Feeling In My Heart" by Eric Frisch • Additional music by Tim Beek, Papernut Cambridge, and Chad Crouch • www....
S8E4 - "Barbie on the Brain" with Matthew Kennedy
November 26, 2019 12:00 - 36 minutes - 44.7 MBMatthew Kennedy secretly bought his first Barbie doll as a young boy — but it wasn't until adulthood that he became confident enough to share his 1,000-plus doll collection with the world, in large part through his witty, eye-catching Instagram feed. @barbieonthebrain on Instagram • Matthew's Los Angeles Times essay from 2013 • Opening theme: "Keepers" by Still Flyin' • Closing theme: "Slow Draw/Feeling In My Heart" by Eric Frisch • Additional music by Chad Crouch, Haha Mart, and The Simp...
46. "Barbie on the Brain" with Matthew Kennedy
November 26, 2019 12:00 - 36 minutes - 44.7 MBMatthew Kennedy secretly bought his first Barbie doll as a young boy — but it wasn't until adulthood that he became confident enough to share his 1,000-plus doll collection with the world, in large part through his witty, eye-catching Instagram feed. @barbieonthebrain on Instagram • Matthew's Los Angeles Times essay from 2013 • Opening theme: "Keepers" by Still Flyin' • Closing theme: "Slow Draw/Feeling In My Heart" by Eric Frisch • Additional music by Chad Crouch, Haha Mart, and The Simp...
45. Lisa Ridey, Australia's Top Snoopy Fan
November 13, 2019 12:00 - 31 minutes - 38.4 MBGood grief! With the largest known collection of Snoopy memorabilia Down Under, Lisa Ridey is constantly on the lookout for items to add to her massive collection — as well as space in her family's suburban Sydney home for displaying it. Lisa's 2014 appearance on Australian TV • Opening theme: "Keepers" by Still Flyin' • Closing theme: "Slow Draw/Feeling In My Heart" by Eric Frisch • Additional music by TrackTribe and Kevin MacLeod • www.forkeepspodcast.com
S8E3 - Lisa Ridey, Australia's Top Snoopy Fan
November 13, 2019 12:00 - 31 minutes - 38.4 MBGood grief! With the largest known collection of Snoopy memorabilia Down Under, Lisa Ridey is constantly on the lookout for items to add to her massive collection — as well as space in her family's suburban Sydney home for displaying it. Lisa's 2014 appearance on Australian TV • Opening theme: "Keepers" by Still Flyin' • Closing theme: "Slow Draw/Feeling In My Heart" by Eric Frisch • Additional music by TrackTribe and Kevin MacLeod • www.forkeepspodcast.com
S8E2 - Collecting the Mysterious Banksy, With John Brandler
October 29, 2019 11:00 - 38 minutes - 46.4 MBBanksy, the anonymous artist and provocative prankster, has garnered headlines around the world — and captured the imagination of British art dealer John Brandler, whose collection of 30 Banksy works includes a mural that appeared overnight on a garage in Wales. Brandler Galleries website • Opening theme: "Keepers" by Still Flyin' • Closing theme: "Slow Draw/Feeling In My Heart" by Eric Frisch • Additional music by Blue Dot Sessions • www.forkeepspodcast.com
44. Collecting the Mysterious Banksy, with John Brandler
October 29, 2019 11:00 - 38 minutes - 46.4 MBBanksy, the anonymous artist and provocative prankster, has garnered headlines around the world — and captured the imagination of British art dealer John Brandler, whose collection of 30 Banksy works includes a mural that appeared overnight on a garage in Wales. Brandler Galleries website • Opening theme: "Keepers" by Still Flyin' • Closing theme: "Slow Draw/Feeling In My Heart" by Eric Frisch • Additional music by Blue Dot Sessions • www.forkeepspodcast.com
44. Collecting the Mysterious Banksy, With John Brandler
October 29, 2019 11:00 - 38 minutes - 46.4 MBBanksy, the anonymous artist and provocative prankster, has garnered headlines around the world — and captured the imagination of British art dealer John Brandler, whose collection of 30 Banksy works includes a mural that appeared overnight on a garage in Wales. Brandler Galleries website • Opening theme: "Keepers" by Still Flyin' • Closing theme: "Slow Draw/Feeling In My Heart" by Eric Frisch • Additional music by Blue Dot Sessions • www.forkeepspodcast.com
43. Hot Wheels Fanatic Bruce Pascal
October 14, 2019 11:00 - 38 minutes - 46.7 MBWhen real estate broker Bruce Pascal was reunited with his childhood Hot Wheels car collection, it jump-started a collecting quest that's netted him more than 5,000 items including rare cars, vintage promotional materials, and prototype designs of the popular toys — and turned him into a passionate Hot Wheels historian. Bruce's website and Instagram • Car & Driver magazine profile • Opening theme: "Keepers" by Still Flyin' • Closing theme: "Slow Draw/Feeling In My Heart" by Eric Frisch • ...
S8E1 - Hot Wheels Fanatic Bruce Pascal
October 14, 2019 11:00 - 38 minutes - 46.7 MBWhen real estate broker Bruce Pascal was reunited with his childhood Hot Wheels car collection, it jump-started a collecting quest that's netted him more than 5,000 items including rare cars, vintage promotional materials, and prototype designs of the popular toys — and turned him into a passionate Hot Wheels historian. Bruce's website and Instagram • Car & Driver magazine profile • Opening theme: "Keepers" by Still Flyin' • Closing theme: "Slow Draw/Feeling In My Heart" by Eric Frisch • ...
42. Peggy Gallagher, Beanie Babies Collecting Pioneer
August 21, 2019 11:00 - 34 minutes - 42.4 MBIn the mid-1990s, Peggy Gallagher, a teacher from suburban Chicago, teamed up with her sister to become one of the world's first collectors of Beanie Babies — helping to spark a collecting craze that made toy manufacturer Ty Warner a billionaire. Hear Peggy's tales of speculation, authentication, and riding the Beanie bubble! Peggy's Beanie Babies authentication site • "The Great Beanie Baby Bubble" by Zac Bissonnette (source for Beanie Babies stats) • Opening theme: "Keepers" by Still Fl...
S7E6 - Peggy Gallagher, Beanie Babies Collecting Pioneer
August 21, 2019 11:00 - 34 minutes - 42.4 MBIn the mid-1990s, Peggy Gallagher, a teacher from suburban Chicago, teamed up with her sister to become one of the world's first collectors of Beanie Babies — helping to spark a collecting craze that made toy manufacturer Ty Warner a billionaire. Hear Peggy's tales of speculation, authentication, and riding the Beanie bubble! Peggy's Beanie Babies authentication site • "The Great Beanie Baby Bubble" by Zac Bissonnette (source for Beanie Babies stats) • Opening theme: "Keepers" by Still Fl...
S7E5 - Migrants' Belongings, Saved and Photographed by Tom Kiefer
August 01, 2019 11:00 - 29 minutes - 43.6 MBWorking for years as a janitor at the U.S. Customs and Border Protection station in Ajo, Arizona, photographer Tom Kiefer collected the confiscated — and discarded — personal items of migrants who were detained at the station. Today, he reverentially documents those salvaged belongings in El Sueño Americano, his photography project that's getting a lot of notice these days. Tom's website and Instagram feed • Opening theme: "Keepers" by Still Flyin' • Closing theme: "Slow Draw/Feeling In M...
41. Migrants' Belongings, Saved and Photographed by Tom Kiefer
August 01, 2019 11:00 - 29 minutes - 43.6 MBWorking for years as a janitor at the U.S. Customs and Border Protection station in Ajo, Arizona, photographer Tom Kiefer collected the confiscated — and discarded — personal items of migrants who were detained at the station. Today, he reverentially documents those salvaged belongings in El Sueño Americano, his photography project that's getting a lot of notice these days. Tom's website and Instagram feed • Opening theme: "Keepers" by Still Flyin' • Closing theme: "Slow Draw/Feeling In M...
S7E4 - Messages in Bottles, Collected by Wim Kruiswijk
July 15, 2019 11:00 - 43 minutes - 61.5 MBSince 1983, Dutch beachcomber Wim Kruiswijk has collected all sorts of things in the sand — including hundreds and hundreds of messages in bottles. In a special episode co-produced with the Citizen Reporter podcast, Amsterdam-based podcaster Mark Fonseca Rendeiro visits Wim to hear about his collection and some of the pen pals he's made over the years. More photos from Mark's visit with Wim • Opening theme: "Keepers" by Still Flyin' • www.forkeepspodcast.com
40. Messages in Bottles, Collected by Wim Kruiswijk
July 15, 2019 11:00 - 43 minutes - 61.5 MBSince 1983, Dutch beachcomber Wim Kruiswijk has collected all sorts of things in the sand — including hundreds and hundreds of messages in bottles. In a special episode co-produced with the Citizen Reporter podcast, Amsterdam-based podcaster Mark Fonseca Rendeiro visits Wim to hear about his collection and some of the pen pals he's made over the years. More photos from Mark's visit with Wim • Opening theme: "Keepers" by Still Flyin' • www.forkeepspodcast.com
39. Paul Goresh, the Beatles Collector Who Befriended John Lennon
July 01, 2019 11:00 - 59 minutes - 56.5 MBIn 1979, Beatles fanatic Paul Goresh began hanging out at New York's Dakota apartment building, taking photos of ex-Beatle John Lennon — and developing an unlikely casual friendship with the musical icon. Two people who knew Goresh well, and two others who had key interactions with him, share stories and memories of the late collector, who died in 2018. Paul Goresh's New York Daily News obituary • Opening theme: "Keepers" by Still Flyin' • Closing theme: "Slow Draw/Feeling In My Heart" by...
S7E3 - Paul Goresh, the Beatles Collector Who Befriended John Lennon
July 01, 2019 11:00 - 59 minutes - 56.5 MBIn 1979, Beatles fanatic Paul Goresh began hanging out at New York's Dakota apartment building, taking photos of ex-Beatle John Lennon — and developing an unlikely casual friendship with the musical icon. Two people who knew Goresh well, and two others who had key interactions with him, share stories and memories of the late collector, who died in 2018. Paul Goresh's New York Daily News obituary • Opening theme: "Keepers" by Still Flyin' • Closing theme: "Slow Draw/Feeling In My Heart" by...
38. The "Quackery" Collection of William Helfand
June 14, 2019 11:00 - 26 minutes - 26.8 MBBefore passing away in October 2018, pharmaceutical marketing executive William Helfand amassed a huge collection of medical-themed prints, posters, and memorabilia — with an emphasis on "quack" pills, potions, and snake oil cure-alls. On this episode, daughter Jessica Helfand pays tribute to her father's "quack" connoisseurship. New York Times obituary of William Helfand • Jessica's design podcast, The Observatory • Images from the Helfand collection (Philadelphia Museum of Art) • Ope...
S7E2 - The "Quackery" Collection of William Helfand
June 14, 2019 11:00 - 26 minutes - 26.8 MBBefore passing away in October 2018, pharmaceutical marketing executive William Helfand amassed a huge collection of medical-themed prints, posters, and memorabilia — with an emphasis on "quack" pills, potions, and snake oil cure-alls. On this episode, daughter Jessica Helfand pays tribute to her father's "quack" connoisseurship. New York Times obituary of William Helfand • Jessica's design podcast, The Observatory • Images from the Helfand collection (Philadelphia Museum of Art) • Ope...
37. Velvet Painting Mania: Carl Baldwin of the Velveteria
May 24, 2019 11:00 - 37 minutes - 35 MBVelvet Elvises, sad clowns, colorful unicorns, tasteful nudes — they're all under one roof at Carl Baldwin's Velveteria museum in Los Angeles, home to what must be the world's largest collection of velvet paintings. Hear Carl talk about his colorful trip down the "velvet trail" from casual fan to the art form's biggest booster. The Velveteria website • The museum's GoFundMe page • Opening theme: "Keepers" by Still Flyin' • Closing theme: "Slow Draw/Feeling In My Heart" by Eric Frisch • Ad...
S7E1 - Velvet Painting Mania: Carl Baldwin of the Velveteria
May 24, 2019 11:00 - 37 minutes - 35 MBVelvet Elvises, sad clowns, colorful unicorns, tasteful nudes — they're all under one roof at Carl Baldwin's Velveteria museum in Los Angeles, home to what must be the world's largest collection of velvet paintings. Hear Carl talk about his colorful trip down the "velvet trail" from casual fan to the art form's biggest booster. The Velveteria website • The museum's GoFundMe page • Opening theme: "Keepers" by Still Flyin' • Closing theme: "Slow Draw/Feeling In My Heart" by Eric Frisch • Ad...
S6E6 - Tony Valadez, "Seinfeld" Superfan and Owner of Little Jerry's
April 19, 2019 11:00 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBThe big salad, the marble rye, the black-and-white cookie — endless connections between the TV sitcom "Seinfeld" and food inspired restaurateur Tony Valadez to create Little Jerry's, a Tacoma, Washington, eatery that doubles as a showcase for his fun array of memorabilia celebrating the iconic "show about nothing." Little Jerry's Facebook page • Opening theme: "Keepers" by Still Flyin' • Closing theme: "Slow Draw/Feeling In My Heart" by Eric Frisch • Additional music by Blue Dot Sessions...
36. Tony Valadez, "Seinfeld" Superfan and Owner of Little Jerry's
April 19, 2019 11:00 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBThe big salad, the marble rye, the black-and-white cookie — endless connections between the TV sitcom "Seinfeld" and food inspired restaurateur Tony Valadez to create Little Jerry's, a Tacoma, Washington, eatery that doubles as a showcase for his fun array of memorabilia celebrating the iconic "show about nothing." Little Jerry's Facebook page • Opening theme: "Keepers" by Still Flyin' • Closing theme: "Slow Draw/Feeling In My Heart" by Eric Frisch • Additional music by Blue Dot Sessions...
S6E5 - Bob Ross Fanatics Jerry and Cat
April 01, 2019 11:00 - 34 minutes - 34 MBTime to get happy! Husband and wife Jerry and Cat have found true joy in Bob Ross's timeless public-television series "The Joy of Painting," and their passion for the much-loved program has inspired the couple to collect several original Ross paintings (no small feat!) as well as a mind-boggling array of art and personal items once owned by the late TV icon himself. Opening theme: "Keepers" by Still Flyin' • Closing theme: "Slow Draw/Feeling In My Heart" by Eric Frisch • Additional music...
35. Bob Ross Fanatics Jerry and Cat
April 01, 2019 11:00 - 34 minutes - 34 MBTime to get happy! Husband and wife Jerry and Cat have found true joy in Bob Ross's timeless public-television series "The Joy of Painting," and their passion for the much-loved program has inspired the couple to collect several original Ross paintings (no small feat!) as well as a mind-boggling array of art and personal items once owned by the late TV icon himself. Opening theme: "Keepers" by Still Flyin' • Closing theme: "Slow Draw/Feeling In My Heart" by Eric Frisch • Additional music...
S6E4 - Massimo Bolzoni's World-Record Condom Collection
March 15, 2019 11:00 - 26 minutes - 26.5 MBGuinness alert! Before passing away in 2007, Italian collector Amatore Bolzoni made it into the record books with his quirky collection of more than 2,000 condoms, gathered over decades of world travel. Today his son, Massimo, celebrates his father's memory (and humor) by preserving the collection — and even adding to it. Amatore Bolzoni's Guinness Book entry • Opening theme: "Keepers" by Still Flyin' • Closing theme: "Slow Draw/Feeling In My Heart" by Eric Frisch • Additional music by Ke...
34. Massimo Bolzoni's World-Record Condom Collection
March 15, 2019 11:00 - 26 minutes - 26.5 MBGuinness alert! Before passing away in 2007, Italian collector Amatore Bolzoni made it into the record books with his quirky collection of more than 2,000 condoms, gathered over decades of world travel. Today his son, Massimo, celebrates his father's memory (and humor) by preserving the collection — and even adding to it. Amatore Bolzoni's Guinness Book entry • Opening theme: "Keepers" by Still Flyin' • Closing theme: "Slow Draw/Feeling In My Heart" by Eric Frisch • Additional music by Ke...
33. "Museum of Failure" Curator Samuel West
March 01, 2019 12:00 - 32 minutes - 32.6 MBSwedish psychologist Dr. Samuel West's collection of 100 or so failed products isn't just meant to amuse us — he believes that we can learn from failures, too. He's the curator of the Museum of Failure, a traveling exhibition that showcases (and celebrates) some of the biggest busts in business history. The Museum of Failure website • Dr. West's TED Talk • Opening theme: "Keepers" by Still Flyin' • Closing theme: "Slow Draw/Feeling In My Heart" by Eric Frisch • Additional music by Blue Do...
S6E3 - "Museum of Failure" Curator Samuel West
March 01, 2019 12:00 - 32 minutes - 32.6 MBSwedish psychologist Dr. Samuel West's collection of 100 or so failed products isn't just meant to amuse us — he believes that we can learn from failures, too. He's the curator of the Museum of Failure, a traveling exhibition that showcases (and celebrates) some of the biggest busts in business history. The Museum of Failure website • Dr. West's TED Talk • Opening theme: "Keepers" by Still Flyin' • Closing theme: "Slow Draw/Feeling In My Heart" by Eric Frisch • Additional music by Blue Do...
S6E2 - "Brady Bunch" Collector Wendy Winans
February 15, 2019 12:00 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBHere's the story of a true fan! Wendy Winans' childhood obsession with "The Brady Bunch" has led her to become a lifelong Brady memorabilia collector — and the brain behind Brady World, an online hub for Brady-related news stories, links to new and classic show collectibles, public appearances by cast members, and more. Brady World • Opening theme: "Keepers" by Still Flyin' • Closing theme: "Slow Draw/Feeling In My Heart" by Eric Frisch • Additional music by Blue Dot Sessions • www.forkee...
32. "Brady Bunch" Collector Wendy Winans
February 15, 2019 12:00 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBHere's the story of a true fan! Wendy Winans' childhood obsession with "The Brady Bunch" has led her to become a lifelong Brady memorabilia collector — and the brain behind Brady World, an online hub for Brady-related news stories, links to new and classic show collectibles, public appearances by cast members, and more. Brady World • Opening theme: "Keepers" by Still Flyin' • Closing theme: "Slow Draw/Feeling In My Heart" by Eric Frisch • Additional music by Blue Dot Sessions • www.forkee...
31. Robbie Rogers and the Mysterious Artist Harvey
February 01, 2019 12:00 - 32 minutes - 32.3 MBIn the 1960s, an unknown artist named Harvey supplied his bright, almost otherworldly perspective to about 200 gospel album covers (175 or so for the fabled Savoy Records) before disappearing into obscurity. Five-plus decades later, Robbie Rogers is devoting his master's thesis to Harvey's illustrations — and feverishly collecting Harvey albums in the process. Special thanks to Bob Marovich at the Journal of Gospel Music for his invaluable help in making this episode possible. Harvey Al...
S6E1 - Robbie Rogers and the Mysterious Artist Harvey
February 01, 2019 12:00 - 32 minutes - 32.3 MBIn the 1960s, an unknown artist named Harvey supplied his bright, almost otherworldly perspective to about 200 gospel album covers (175 or so for the fabled Savoy Records) before disappearing into obscurity. Five-plus decades later, Robbie Rogers is devoting his master's thesis to Harvey's illustrations — and feverishly collecting Harvey albums in the process. Special thanks to Bob Marovich at the Journal of Gospel Music for his invaluable help in making this episode possible. Harvey Al...
30. Callie Crossley's Black Santa Collection
December 01, 2018 12:00 - 38 minutes - 37.4 MBTis the season! TV and radio journalist Callie Crossley rings in the holidays each year by bringing a portion of her "black Santa" collection to her office at WGBH in Boston — much to the delight of her colleagues. Hear Callie talk about collecting in a way that's particularly meaningful to her. BONUS: The podcast welcomes a very special visitor! Callie Crossley Shares Her Black Santa Collection (Facebook video) • Santa Larry's website • Opening theme: "Keepers" by Still Flyin' • Closing ...
S5E6 - Callie Crossley's Black Santa Collection
December 01, 2018 12:00 - 38 minutes - 37.4 MBTis the season! TV and radio journalist Callie Crossley rings in the holidays each year by bringing a portion of her "black Santa" collection to her office at WGBH in Boston — much to the delight of her colleagues. Hear Callie talk about collecting in a way that's particularly meaningful to her. BONUS: The podcast welcomes a very special visitor! Callie Crossley Shares Her Black Santa Collection (Facebook video) • Santa Larry's website • Opening theme: "Keepers" by Still Flyin' • Closing ...
S5E5 - Hot Sauce Fanatic Vic Clinco
November 15, 2018 12:00 - 26 minutes - 20.9 MBHoly habañero! Hot sauce enthusiast Vic Clinco spills the story on his epic collection of the combustible condiment — well over 8,000 bottles and counting — and how his love of the heat inspired a career change. Vic's collection featured on Atlas Obscura • Opening theme: "Keepers" by Still Flyin' • Closing theme: "Slow Draw/Feeling In My Heart" by Eric Frisch • Additional music by The Malpaso Gang • www.forkeepspodcast.com
29. Hot Sauce Fanatic Vic Clinco
November 15, 2018 12:00 - 26 minutes - 20.9 MBHoly habañero! Hot sauce enthusiast Vic Clinco spills the story on his epic collection of the combustible condiment — well over 8,000 bottles and counting — and how his love of the heat inspired a career change. Vic's collection featured on Atlas Obscura • Opening theme: "Keepers" by Still Flyin' • Closing theme: "Slow Draw/Feeling In My Heart" by Eric Frisch • Additional music by The Malpaso Gang • www.forkeepspodcast.com
S5E4 - Allee Willis, Hit Maker and Kitsch Curator
November 01, 2018 14:38 - 38 minutes - 29.9 MBGrammy- and Tony-winning songwriter Allee Willis has co-written some of pop music's most enduring earworms (think "September" by Earth, Wind & Fire and "I'll Be There For You" from the TV show Friends), but her collection of kitsch takes the cake — and inspired her to create an online kitsch museum. Hear Allee tell tales of tackiness, tunes, and throwing parties! The Allee Willis Museum of Kitsch • Vintage Los Angeles' video tour of Allee's house • Opening theme: "Keepers" by Still Flyin...
28. Allee Willis, Hit Maker and Kitsch Curator
November 01, 2018 14:38 - 38 minutes - 29.9 MBGrammy- and Tony-winning songwriter Allee Willis has co-written some of pop music's most enduring earworms (think "September" by Earth, Wind & Fire and "I'll Be There For You" from the TV show Friends), but her collection of kitsch takes the cake — and inspired her to create an online kitsch museum. Hear Allee tell tales of tackiness, tunes, and throwing parties! The Allee Willis Museum of Kitsch • Vintage Los Angeles' video tour of Allee's house • Opening theme: "Keepers" by Still Flyin...
27. The Bill Ripken "FF" Baseball Card Collection of Jon Pederson
October 15, 2018 11:00 - 38 minutes - 27.2 MBIn 1989, baseball player Bill Ripken's Fleer trading card raised eyebrows when fans noticed an obscenity written in black ink on the end of his bat. Nearly three decades later, collector Jon Pederson still celebrates the card's crazy history at BillRipken.com, a showcase for the many variations of the "FF" card that he's collected over the years. Jon's Bill Ripken card website • Photographer Steve Babineau's book • "The Other Ripken" short film • Opening theme: "Keepers" by Still Flyin' •...
S5E3 - The Bill Ripken "FF" Baseball Card Collection of Jon Pederson
October 15, 2018 11:00 - 38 minutes - 27.2 MBIn 1989, baseball player Bill Ripken's Fleer trading card raised eyebrows when fans noticed an obscenity written in black ink on the end of his bat. Nearly three decades later, collector Jon Pederson still celebrates the card's crazy history at BillRipken.com, a showcase for the many variations of the "FF" card that he's collected over the years. Jon's Bill Ripken card website • Photographer Steve Babineau's book • "The Other Ripken" short film • Opening theme: "Keepers" by Still Flyin' •...
26. Space Memorabilia Collector Tina Stagg
October 01, 2018 11:00 - 33 minutes - 27.5 MBFrom fragments of rocket heat shields to a hunk of Skylab, Tina Stagg has assembled quite the collection of space exploration memorabilia — much of which has actually flown in space, and all of which is on display in her space-themed home in Hobart, Australia. Hear Tina describe how her love of space history puts her over the moon! Space Hipsters group on Facebook • Opening theme: "Keepers" by Still Flyin' • Closing theme: "Slow Draw/Feeling In My Heart" by Eric Frisch • Additional music ...
S5E2 - Space Memorabilia Collector Tina Stagg
October 01, 2018 11:00 - 33 minutes - 27.5 MBFrom fragments of rocket heat shields to a hunk of Skylab, Tina Stagg has assembled quite the collection of space exploration memorabilia — much of which has actually flown in space, and all of which is on display in her space-themed home in Hobart, Australia. Hear Tina describe how her love of space history puts her over the moon! Space Hipsters group on Facebook • Opening theme: "Keepers" by Still Flyin' • Closing theme: "Slow Draw/Feeling In My Heart" by Eric Frisch • Additional music ...
25. Milli Vanilli Fan Todd Cuzzort's Connection With Fab Morvan
September 15, 2018 11:00 - 45 minutes - 33.1 MBMilli Vanilli fan and memorabilia collector Todd Cuzzort first connected with Fab Morvan, one-half of the infamous pop music duo, back in 2002 after leaving a positive comment on Fab's website. Since then, Todd has remained a true fan of Fab and Milli Vanilli — and it was only a matter of time before the two crossed paths again. Fab's website • Opening theme: "Keepers" by Still Flyin‘ • Closing theme: "Slow Draw/Feeling In My Heart" by Eric Frisch • Additional music by MK2 • www.forkeepsp...