Latest Forkeepspodcast Podcast Episodes
Trailer: Introducing Pop Comforts
For Keeps - April 15, 2024 11:00 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratingsIntroducing Pop Comforts, a seven-part podcast series that explores the unexpected corners of popular culture that people turn to for comfort. The series launches on May 1, 2024. Follow on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/popcomfortspodcast and listen/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify,...
BONUS: "For Keeps" Featured on "MetaPod" (July 2022 Interview)
For Keeps - December 24, 2023 12:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratingsHappy holidays! In case you missed it, "For Keeps" was featured on this July 2022 episode of the podcast MetaPod. Special thanks to Wendy Morrill of MetaPod... enjoy! MetaPod's website: https://www.metapodshow.com Additional music by Chris Zabriskie Visit "For Keeps" online: https://www.f...
100. The Activism Archive of John O'Brien
For Keeps - December 04, 2023 12:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratingsSince his early teens in the 1960s, activist John O'Brien has fought for causes he believes in — gay rights, farmworkers' rights, and dozens of other movements championed by progressives. Along the way, he has amassed a sprawling archive of pins, medallions, membership cards, whistles, recordin...
99. Shoehorns Aplenty, with Dr. Forest Tennant
For Keeps - November 14, 2023 12:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratingsThe humble shoehorn: Is it merely a mundane tool, or a portal to history, art, and human ingenuity? During his travels as a physician and researcher, Dr. Forest Tennant stumbled onto an unexpected passion for shoehorns, eventually collecting approximately 3,000 of them and showcasing them in a ...
98. Presidential Memorabilia and More, with Jim Warlick
For Keeps - October 03, 2023 11:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratingsSelf-described "political entrepreneur" Jim Warlick has spent much of his life tracking down valuable presidential collectibles, including rare items once owned or used by John F. Kennedy, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Harry S. Truman — and he recently sold off many of his most impressive pieces t...
97. The Comedy Archives of Jeff Abraham
For Keeps - August 30, 2023 11:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratingsEntertainment publicist and author Jeff Abraham is endlessly expanding what he calls the Abraham Comedy Archives — which include roughly 5,000 comedy recordings from the well-known to the exceedingly rare, plus books, ephemera, and a wide range of personal items celebrating the work and lives o...
96. Basquiat Around the House, with Alexis Adler
For Keeps - July 27, 2023 11:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratingsJust before Jean-Michel Basquiat became a big name in the 1980s art world, the up-and-coming artist shared a New York apartment with Alexis Adler, a scientist and photographer who snapped roughly 150 photos of her then-boyfriend and his creative endeavors. She's held onto those photos as well a...
95. Puzzles in a Castle, with Roxanne and George Miller
For Keeps - June 26, 2023 11:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratingsFor years, puzzle enthusiasts Roxanne and George Miller filled their Florida home with their world-class array of puzzles of all kinds — but they recently moved into an Italian castle, where they have grand plans to showcase and share their collection of more than 80,000 puzzles. Roxanne's b...
94. "Saturday Night Live," Celebrated by James Stephens
For Keeps - May 26, 2023 11:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratingsFor nearly five decades, "Saturday Night Live" has delivered laughs to television audiences, and its rich history has inspired SNL superfan James Stephens to collect cast jackets, cue cards used on the show, signed photos, toys, scripts, and more — plus a massive video archive with every sketch...
93. The Three Stooges Collection of Gary Lassin, Stoogeum Curator
For Keeps - April 24, 2023 11:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratingsGary Lassin isn't just the president of the Three Stooges Fan Club — he's also the founder of the Stoogeum, a museum in suburban Philadelphia that's dedicated entirely to the iconic comedy trio and spotlights many of the roughly 100,000 items in his personal collection of "Stooge-abilia." The...
92. The Titanic Collection of Mark Zaid
For Keeps - March 27, 2023 11:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratingsThe 1912 sinking of the RMS Titanic has long fascinated avid collector Mark Zaid, whose Titanic trove includes an impressive array of vintage postcards, books, movie memorabilia, and rare historical documents related to the disaster — as well as medals given to rescuers. Mark's former Titanic...
91. The Concorde, Celebrated by Nathan Shedroff
For Keeps - February 23, 2023 12:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratingsNathan Shedroff's fascination with the Concorde — the supersonic passenger plane that blended speed with style — has led the college professor to collect everything from complete place settings from its in-flight meal service to gift items that celebrate the legendary aircraft's innovation and ...
90. The Woodstock Stage, Uncovered and Upcycled by Steve Gold
For Keeps - January 26, 2023 12:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratingsAs a teenager, Steve Gold attended 1969's star-studded, mud-covered Woodstock music festival, but it wasn't until nearly 50 years later that a hazy memory inspired him to track down and collect the wood panels from the concert stage — and create new memorabilia from the reclaimed plywood throug...
89. Stalin's Wine Cellar, with John Baker
For Keeps - December 27, 2022 12:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratingsIn the late 1990s, Australian wine purveyor and collector John Baker pursued the adventure of a lifetime — the chance to purchase an incredible collection of wines that Joseph Stalin had hidden in the former Soviet republic of Georgia during World War II, to shield it from the advancing Nazi ar...
88. The Art of Matador John Fulton, with Britt Zaist
For Keeps - November 28, 2022 12:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratingsAmerican bullfighter John Fulton (1932-1998) led a colorful life in and out of the bullrings of Spain — and distinguished himself as an artist, most notably through paintings colored with the blood of the bulls he killed in the ring. Friend and fellow artist Britt Zaist has held onto 80 of Fult...
87. "Northern Exposure," Commemorated by Corey Davorin
For Keeps - October 28, 2022 11:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratingsFunny and philosophical, the quirky 1990s TV series "Northern Exposure" maintains a loyal following of devotees including collector Corey Davorin, whose Texas home includes a wide range of collectibles and even much of the show's actual radio booth — plus other unexpected parts of the show's hi...
86. Studio 54 Memorabilia, Collected (and Donated) by Steve Desroches
For Keeps - September 19, 2022 11:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratingsSince childhood, Steve Desroches has had a fascination with Studio 54, the exclusive, anything-goes New York nightclub that was the toast of the town during the disco heyday of the 1970s. As an adult, Steve collected guest lists, party invitations, and even clothing related to the club — before...
85. Banned Books on a Maine Island, with Eva Murray
For Keeps - August 22, 2022 11:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratingsMatinicus Island, Maine, is home to under 100 year-round residents — as well as a tiny public library that, thanks in part to treasurer Eva Murray, features a collection of books that have been banned or challenged elsewhere in the U.S. Matinicus Island Library on Facebook: www.facebook.com...
84. "Flea Market Love Letters," Collected by Liz Maguire
For Keeps - July 25, 2022 11:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratingsLong live the letter! Over the past decade, Liz Maguire has collected nearly 2,000 vintage handwritten love letters of all kinds — from sweethearts to sweethearts, from soldiers to their families, and more — and shared her finds on Flea Market Love Letters, a website and social media account sh...
83. The Live Jazz of Art Pepper, Archived by Laurie Pepper
For Keeps - June 01, 2022 11:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratingsJazz legend Art Pepper brought honesty to his playing and composing — and unflinching truth to his harrowing autobiography "Straight Life," co-authored by his widow, Laurie Pepper. Since Art's death in 1982, Laurie has archived innumerable recordings of Art's live performances, turning many boo...
82. Astrodome Memorabilia and Memories, with Mike Acosta
For Keeps - May 02, 2022 11:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratingsThe 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 sco...
81. Stamps of Bhutan, Collected by Leo Van der Velden
For Keeps - April 04, 2022 11:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratingsIn the 1960s, American entrepreneur Burt Todd devised an interesting way for the tiny, cash-strapped kingdom of Bhutan to raise funds — through the sale of distinctive postage stamps to collectors. Stamp enthusiast Leo Van der Velden talks about his collection of the Asian nation's one-of-a-kin...
80. The Sea Shanty Collection of James Madison Carpenter, with Bob Walser
For Keeps - March 07, 2022 12:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratingsIn the 1920s and 30s, Harvard scholar James Madison Carpenter traveled in the northeastern U.S. and along the British coast to collect sea shanties, the maritime work songs that rose to prominence among sailors in the early 19th century. His notes and recordings of sailors preserved many shanti...
79. Echoes of Cuba, Collected by Emilio Cueto
For Keeps - February 02, 2022 12:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratingsSince coming to the U.S. as a teen in the early 1960s, Emilio Cueto has collected anything and everything that relates to his homeland of Cuba — from books to news clippings to porcelain to cigar memorabilia — capturing a multilayered view of the island nation and its complicated history. Vir...
78. Amazing Autographs, with Bryan Ulrich
For Keeps - January 04, 2022 12:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratingsFor more than three decades, autograph hunter Bryan Ulrich has artfully positioned himself to snag the signatures of seemingly every celebrity under the sun, most notably movie stars and legendary musicians. And his hard work is paying off — literally — through the sale of signed items in his c...
77. Game Show Props and History, with Bob Boden
For Keeps - November 29, 2021 12:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratingsCome on down! TV producer Bob Boden's long career in game shows has helped him collect a garage full of unique memorabilia from the genre's biggest programs — and now he's working with a museum to establish an archive preserving game show history. Bob's website: www.tvbob.com The Strong Nat...
76. Archiving Prince, with Sound Engineer Susan Rogers
For Keeps - October 20, 2021 11:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratingsFor four intense years in the 1980s, Susan Rogers worked side by side with pop superstar Prince, recording many of his best-known songs — and creating the archive of his recordings that's led to "new" releases, and expanded re-releases, since his 2016 passing. Susan's bio at the Berklee Colle...
75. Gaming Systems, Collected by Record-Setter Linda Guillory
For Keeps - October 06, 2021 11:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratingsColeco Pac-Man! Mattel Electronic Football! The Legend of Zelda! Linda Guillory's love affair with gaming consoles began in childhood, when she and her father fixed handheld games they bought at second-hand stores. Today, her collection has led to two Guinness World Records — and shelves full o...
74. The Sounds of Disneyland, Curated by Chris Lyndon
For Keeps - September 22, 2021 11:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratingsChris Lyndon, also known as "DisneyChris," has archived thousands of audio tracks that capture the history and unique sounds of Disneyland — presented on his website in "chapters" that guide visitors through the sounds of the beloved theme park. Chris's website: www.disneychris.com Chris's ...
73. The Blimp-Loving Life of Alan "Airship Al" Gross
For Keeps - September 07, 2021 11:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratingsNew Yorker Alan Gross devoted much of his life to his passion for airships, amassing an incredible collection of blimp-related videos, toys, books, and much more. Jeff Parnes reflects on his good friend "Airship Al" — and where Alan's sizable archive ended up after his death in 2018. Alan's w...
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