Explore every episode of the podcast For Keeps
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| Trailer: Introducing Pop Comforts | 15 Apr 2024 | 00:03:01 | |
Introducing 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, Amazon, or wherever you get your podcasts. Pop Comforts on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pop-comforts/id1740394488 Pop Comforts on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3MR8i3QUnrFallZ9xi1r4x Pop Comforts on Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/6a4e432b-0a48-4a9c-a1f8-f4cdf4d3be55/pop-comforts RSS Feed: https://feeds.redcircle.com/bc966299-48d2-45cd-9240-0de92cc07331 For more information, visit Pop Comforts on Medium: https://popcomfortspodcast.medium.com | |||
| BONUS: "For Keeps" Featured on "MetaPod" (July 2022 Interview) | 24 Dec 2023 | 00:45:11 | |
Happy 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.forkeepspodcast.com Follow "For Keeps" on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forkeepspodcast Follow "For Keeps" on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forkeepspodcast Rate and review "For Keeps" on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-keeps/id1257905885 | |||
| 92. The Titanic Collection of Mark Zaid | 27 Mar 2023 | 00:39:10 | |
The 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Mark Zaid, whose Titanic trove includes an impressive array of vintage postcards, books, movie memorabilia, and rare historical documents related to the disaster — as well as medals given to rescuers.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 coin on TV's "Pawn Stars": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoPD51IV2Qg Opening theme by Still Flyin' Closing theme by Eric Frisch Additional music by Blue Dot Sessions Follow "For Keeps" on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forkeepspodcast Rate and review "For Keeps" on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-keeps/id1257905885 | |||
| 2. Phil Sklar, Collector of Bobbleheads | 16 Jul 2017 | 00:36:18 | |
Phil Sklar, CEO of the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum, discusses his start in bobblehead collecting, plans to open the museum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and one generous donor's sizable gift to the collection. National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum website • Opening theme: "Keepers" by Still Flyin' • Closing theme: "Slow Draw/Feeling In My Heart" by Eric Frisch • Background score by Blue Dot Sessions • www.forkeepspodcast.com | |||
| 1. RJ Porter, Collector of ''Tape Findings'' | 08 Jul 2017 | 00:26:51 | |
RJ Porter discusses "Tape Findings," his online collection of "found audio" taken from random, homemade cassettes that he's bought over the years at thrift stores and garage sales in the Chicago area. "Tape Findings" website • Opening theme: "Keepers" by Still Flyin' • Closing theme: "Slow Draw/Feeling In My Heart" by Eric Frisch • Background score by Blue Dot Sessions • www.forkeepspodcast.com | |||
| 91. The Concorde, Celebrated by Nathan Shedroff | 23 Feb 2023 | 00:39:14 | |
Nathan 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 grace. Nathan Shedroff's Concorde collection: https://nathan.com/concorde-collection/ Opening theme by Still Flyin' Closing theme by Eric Frisch Additional music by the Lounge Bar Orchestra and Chad Crouch Follow "For Keeps" on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forkeepspodcast Rate and review "For Keeps" on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-keeps/id1257905885 | |||
| 90. The Woodstock Stage, Uncovered and Upcycled by Steve Gold | 26 Jan 2023 | 00:35:24 | |
As 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 through his company, Peace of Stage. Peace of Stage website: http://www.peaceofstage.com Opening theme by Still Flyin' Closing theme by Eric Frisch Additional music by TrackTribe, Dan Lebowitz, and Wes Hutchinson http://www.forkeepspodcast.com Follow "For Keeps" on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/forkeepspodcast Rate and review "For Keeps" on Apple Podcasts: http://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-keeps/id1257905885 | |||
| 89. Stalin's Wine Cellar, with John Baker | 27 Dec 2022 | 00:39:36 | |
In 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 army. John shares his tales of chasing this elusive collection, which actually dates back to Russia's Tsar Nicholas II, in his book, "Stalin's Wine Cellar." John's book, "Stalin's Wine Cellar" (co-authored by Nick Place): www.amazon.com/Stalins-Wine-Cellar/dp/1761043668/ Opening theme by Still Flyin' Closing theme by Eric Frisch Additional music by Myuu and Blue Dot Sessions Follow "For Keeps" on Instagram: www.instagram.com/forkeepspodcast Rate and review "For Keeps" on Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-keeps/id1257905885 | |||
| 88. The Art of Matador John Fulton, with Britt Zaist | 28 Nov 2022 | 00:37:36 | |
American 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 Fulton's works, while selling much of his work though her art gallery in Mexico. Website for Britt's Galeria Izamal: www.galeriaizamal.com Opening theme by Still Flyin' Closing theme by Eric Frisch Additional music by Roger Scannura | |||
| 87. "Northern Exposure," Commemorated by Corey Davorin | 28 Oct 2022 | 00:35:33 | |
Funny 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 history. Corey's KBHR South group on Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/KBHRSOUTH Time-lapse video of the radio booth's dismantling: www.youtube.com/watch?v=0lrBYD6yHHA "Northern Exposure: A Cultural History" by Michael Samuel: www.amazon.com/Northern-Exposure-Cultural-History-Television/dp/1538117444 Opening theme by Still Flyin' Closing theme by Eric Frisch Additional music by Blue Dot Sessions, John Deley and the 41 Players, Zachariah Hickman, and Pedro Esparza | |||
| 86. Studio 54 Memorabilia, Collected (and Donated) by Steve Desroches | 19 Sep 2022 | 00:36:29 | |
Since 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 eventually finding a permanent home for much of his collection. Steve's collection at the Museum of the City of New York: blog.mcny.org/2015/06/16/studio-54-behind-the-velvet-rope Opening theme: "Keepers" by Still Flyin' Closing theme: "Slow Draw/Feeling In My Heart" by Eric Frisch Additional music by Quincas Moreira, Biz Baz Studio, and Topher Mohr & Alex Elena | |||
| 85. Banned Books on a Maine Island, with Eva Murray | 22 Aug 2022 | 00:32:30 | |
Matinicus 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/Matinicus-Island-Library-1647462318852842 Opening theme by Still Flyin’ Closing theme by Eric Frisch Additional music by Sumner McKane The Stephen and Tabitha King Foundation: www.stkfoundation.org | |||
| 84. "Flea Market Love Letters," Collected by Liz Maguire | 25 Jul 2022 | 00:38:36 | |
Long 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 she's run since 2017. Flea Market Love Letters website: www.fleamarketloveletters.com Flea Market Love Letters on Instagram: www.instagram.com/fleamarketloveletters Opening theme: "Keepers" by Still Flyin' Closing theme: "Slow Draw/Feeling In My Heart" by Eric Frisch Additional music by Glenn Crytzer's Savoy Seven | |||
| 83. The Live Jazz of Art Pepper, Archived by Laurie Pepper | 01 Jun 2022 | 00:34:55 | |
Jazz 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 bootlegs she's collected into releases on her own music label, Widow's Taste. Laurie Pepper's website: www.lauriepepper.net Laurie's memoir, "Art: Why I Stuck With a Junkie Jazzman": www.amazon.com/ART-Why-Stuck-Junkie-Jazzman/dp/1494297574 Opening theme: "Keepers" by Still Flyin' Closing theme: "Slow Draw/Feeling In My Heart" by Eric Frisch Additional music by Art Pepper, courtesy of Laurie Pepper | |||
| 100. The Activism Archive of John O'Brien | 04 Dec 2023 | 00:37:38 | |
Since 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, recordings, and other ephemera that vividly illustrate these struggles for change. A 2018 essay written by John about his archive: https://paudspins.wordpress.com/2018/07/12/the-stonewall-veteran-preserving-the-peoples-history/ To contribute items or support to the archive, contact John:
Closing theme by Eric Frisch Additional music by Chris Zabriskie Visit "For Keeps" online: https://www.forkeepspodcast.com Follow "For Keeps" on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forkeepspodcast Follow "For Keeps" on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forkeepspodcast Rate and review "For Keeps" on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-keeps/id1257905885 | |||
| 82. Astrodome Memorabilia and Memories, with Mike Acosta | 02 May 2022 | 00:38:01 | |
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 | |||
| 81. Stamps of Bhutan, Collected by Leo Van der Velden | 04 Apr 2022 | 00:38:11 | |
In 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-kind postal offerings, including "talking stamps" (a series of small vinyl records), 3-D stamps, perfumed stamps, and even gel-filled stamps designed to change color. Bhutan Stamp Collectors group on Facebook (moderated by Leo): www.facebook.com/groups/129173790434880 New York Times obituary of Burt Todd: www.nytimes.com/2006/05/07/obituaries/07todd.html Opening theme: "Keepers" by Still Flyin' Closing theme: "Slow Draw/Feeling In My Heart" by Eric Frisch Additional music by Blue Dot Sessions and Tshering Norbu | |||
| 80. The Sea Shanty Collection of James Madison Carpenter, with Bob Walser | 07 Mar 2022 | 00:36:07 | |
In 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 shanties that would have otherwise been lost to history. To help tell Carpenter's story, musician and scholar Bob Walser shares insights into the Carpenter collection and the lasting popularity of sea shanties. The James Madison Carpenter Collection Project at the University of Aberdeen: www.abdn.ac.uk/elphinstone/carpenter The Vaughan Williams Memorial Library's digital archive of Carpenter's collection: www.vwml.org/archives-catalogue/JMC Bob Walser's website: www.bobwalser.com Opening theme: "Keepers" by Still Flyin' Closing theme: "Slow Draw/Feeling In My Heart" by Eric Frisch Additional music by Cameron Deyell | |||
| 79. Echoes of Cuba, Collected by Emilio Cueto | 02 Feb 2022 | 00:39:28 | |
Since 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. Virtual tour of Emilio's home and collection (from the Wall Street Journal): https://tinyurl.com/2p94f345 Opening theme: "Keepers" by Still Flyin' Closing theme: "Slow Draw/Feeling In My Heart" by Eric Frisch Additional music by Tómas R. Einarsson (www.tomasr.is or Spotify) | |||
| 78. Amazing Autographs, with Bryan Ulrich | 04 Jan 2022 | 00:38:58 | |
For 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 collection. Bryan's website, The Signature Library: www.thesignaturelibrary.com Opening theme: "Keepers" by Still Flyin' Closing theme: "Slow Draw/Feeling In My Heart" by Eric Frisch Additional music by Chad Crouch | |||
| 77. Game Show Props and History, with Bob Boden | 29 Nov 2021 | 00:40:48 | |
Come 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 National Museum of Play: www.museumofplay.org Opening theme: "Keepers" by Still Flyin' Closing theme: "Slow Draw/Feeling In My Heart" by Eric Frisch Additional music by Chad Crouch | |||
| 76. Archiving Prince, with Sound Engineer Susan Rogers | 20 Oct 2021 | 00:43:24 | |
For 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 College of Music: https://college.berklee.edu/people/susan-rogers Opening theme: "Keepers" by Still Flyin' Closing theme: "Slow Draw/Feeling In My Heart" by Eric Frisch Additional music by Otis McDonald, TrackTribe, and Chad Crouch | |||
| 75. Gaming Systems, Collected by Record-Setter Linda Guillory | 06 Oct 2021 | 00:36:10 | |
Coleco 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 of games, many dating back to the glory days of the 1970s and 80s. Linda's Instagram feed: www.instagram.com/watsonguillory Linda's YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UCKUFSIXabOwzoeuUVVleSJQ Opening theme: "Keepers" by Still Flyin' Closing theme: "Slow Draw/Feeling In My Heart" by Eric Frisch Additional music by Silent Partner, Ann Annie, and Chris Zabriskie | |||
| 74. The Sounds of Disneyland, Curated by Chris Lyndon | 22 Sep 2021 | 00:35:54 | |
Chris 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 Disney podcast, "Jiminy Crickets!": jcricketspodcast.blogspot.com Opening theme: "Keepers" by Still Flyin' Closing theme: "Slow Draw/Feeling In My Heart" by Eric Frisch Additional music by Aaron Kenny, Wayne Jones, and Sir Cubworth | |||
| 73. The Blimp-Loving Life of Alan "Airship Al" Gross | 07 Sep 2021 | 00:29:25 | |
New 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 website: www.airshipal.com Alan's 1984 video presentation for Airship International Ltd.: www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHQmAVPG09s Jeff Parnes' tribute to Alan: www.parnes.net/family/photos/AlanGross_1951-2018/Welcome.html Opening theme: "Keepers" by Still Flyin' Closing theme: "Slow Draw/Feeling In My Heart" by Eric Frisch Additional music by Blue Dot Sessions and Chad Crouch | |||
| 99. Shoehorns Aplenty, with Dr. Forest Tennant | 14 Nov 2023 | 00:37:05 | |
The 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 museum he founded in West Covina, California. The Tennant Shoehorn Museum: https://www.shoehornmuseum.org; 626-278-4641 or 626-716-2689 Opening theme by Still Flyin' Closing theme by Eric Frisch Additional music by Blue Dot Sessions Visit "For Keeps" online: https://www.forkeepspodcast.com Follow "For Keeps" on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forkeepspodcast Follow "For Keeps" on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forkeepspodcast Rate and review "For Keeps" on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-keeps/id1257905885 | |||
| 72. Industrial Musicals, Celebrated by Steve Young | 23 Aug 2021 | 00:37:38 | |
Working as a staff writer on "The Late Show with David Letterman," Steve Young began collecting records of industrial musicals — obscure productions commissioned by large companies and performed for their executives or distributors. Since then, he's co-written a book on the subject and starred in "Bathtubs Over Broadway," a touching documentary about his obsession with the shows and their creators. Industrial Musicals, Steve's website: www.industrialmusicals.com "Bathtubs Over Broadway" documentary: www.bathtubsoverbroadway.com Opening theme: "Keepers" by Still Flyin' Closing theme: "Slow Draw/Feeling In My Heart" by Eric Frisch Additional music by Aaron Kenny, Blue Dot Sessions, and Serge Quadrado | |||
| 71. Kmart In-Store Music Tapes, Saved by Mark Davis | 07 Jun 2021 | 00:36:21 | |
Attention Kmart shoppers! When Mark Davis worked at Kmart stores in the 1980s and 90s, he saved the cassette tapes (full of soft-rock hits, sale announcements, and "elevator music") that played over the in-store audio system. Years later, the digitized audio went viral, inspired new music, and even brought Mark a bit of Internet fame. Mark's Kmart audio archive: www.archive.org/details/attentionkmartshoppers Juicy the Emissary's "Attention Kmart Choppers" album: juicytheemissary.bandcamp.com/album/attention-kmart-choppers Opening theme: "Keepers" by Still Flyin' Closing theme: "Slow Draw/Feeling In My Heart" by Eric Frisch Additional music by Infomercial USA, Chris Zabriskie, and dosbomb. | |||
| 70. The Black Cowboy Museum, Curated by Larry Callies | 18 May 2021 | 00:34:15 | |
He's been a ranch hand, a rodeo rider, and a country music singer, but these days Larry Callies runs the Black Cowboy Museum, which showcases his collection of Black cowboy artifacts — and sets the record straight on the history of African-Americans in the American West. The Black Cowboy Museum: www.blackcowboymuseum.com Opening theme: "Keepers" by Still Flyin' Closing theme: "Slow Draw/Feeling In My Heart" by Eric Frisch Additional music by Audionautix and Jesse Cunningham | |||
| 69. Self-Help Books, Collected (and Written) by Christine Whelan | 03 May 2021 | 00:36:34 | |
University professor Christine Whelan has devoted much of her career to examining self-help literature, collecting more than 200 of the genre's titles — and asking her students to try the advice in self-help classics for a book of her own. Christine's website: www.christinewhelan.com Opening theme: "Keepers" by Still Flyin' Closing theme: "Slow Draw/Feeling In My Heart" by Eric Frisch Additional music by Blue Dot Sessions | |||
| 68. Elliott Smith's Musical Legacy, with Collector Charlie Ramirez | 12 Apr 2021 | 00:35:37 | |
Charlie Ramirez maintains a lasting connection with the late singer-songwriter Elliott Smith in many ways — as a collector, a webmaster, and an ambassador for the Oscar-nominated musician's work. Charlie's original Sweet Adeline website: www.sweetadeline.net Sweet Adeline on Facebook: www.facebook.com/sweetadelinenet Opening theme: "Keepers" by Still Flyin' Closing theme: "Slow Draw/Feeling In My Heart" by Eric Frisch Additional music by Sofa City Sweetheart, Mike Sobel, and Chris Maier | |||
| 67. Cameras and Mystery Photos, with William Fagan | 08 Mar 2021 | 00:36:11 | |
Irish photographer William Fagan's camera collection includes about 45 cameras made by world-class manufacturer Leica — and now he's gathering clues about the mysterious travel photos found on film in one of them, dating back to the early 1950s. Article by William on the "Swiss Roll" photos: www.macfilos.com/2020/12/22/swiss-roll-the-facts-of-the-70-year-old-photo-mystery-as-we-now-know-them/ Opening theme: "Keepers" by Still Flyin' Closing theme: "Slow Draw/Feeling In My Heart" by Eric Frisch Additional music by Clariloops and Dana Boulé | |||
| 66. "Nature Boy" Eden Ahbez, Celebrated by Brian Chidester | 22 Feb 2021 | 00:37:42 | |
Documentarian Brian Chidester collects recordings, photography, sheet music, and other rarities that tell the story of songwriter Eden Ahbez, who composed the 1948 Nat King Cole classic "Nature Boy" — and whose proto-hippie lifestyle contrasted sharply with the times in which he lived. Brian's forthcoming documentary, "As the Wind: The Enchanted Life of Eden Ahbez": www.edenahbez.com Opening theme: "Keepers" by Still Flyin' Closing theme: "Slow Draw/Feeling In My Heart" by Eric Frisch Additional music by Ixtahuele | |||
| 65. Antarctic Family History, Preserved by Karen Ronne Tupek | 08 Feb 2021 | 00:35:19 | |
Karen Ronne Tupek's love for Antarctica runs deep — and as the daughter and granddaughter of three polar explorers, she's preserved a tremendous archive of historical items marking her family's achievements. Plus, she's got penguins!
Karen's website: www.ronneantarcticexplorers.com Opening theme: "Keepers" by Still Flyin' Closing theme: "Slow Draw/Feeling In My Heart" by Eric Frisch Additional music by North Atlantic Explorers and Blue Dot Sessions | |||
| 64. The Mister Rogers "Neighborhood Archive" of Tim Lybarger | 25 Jan 2021 | 00:37:23 | |
Tim Lybarger's love of "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood" led him to create the Neighborhood Archive, an online tribute to the legacy of Fred Rogers — and a virtual showcase for Tim's 1,000 or so collectibles celebrating the gentle icon of children's television. The Neighborhood Archive website: www.neighborhoodarchive.com Opening theme: "Keepers" by Still Flyin' Closing theme: "Slow Draw/Feeling In My Heart" by Eric Frisch Additional music by Chad Crouch and Adam Scott Neal | |||
| 63. Nancy Drew Collector and Expert Jenn Fisher | 06 Jan 2021 | 00:35:36 | |
An avid enthusiast and historian of Nancy Drew, Jenn Fisher has amassed an incredible collection of items celebrating the history of literature's beloved "girl detective" — and clues about the life of the series' first ghostwriter, the enigmatic Mildred Wirt Benson. Jenn's website: www.nancydrewsleuth.com Opening theme: "Keepers" by Still Flyin' Closing theme: "Slow Draw/Feeling In My Heart" by Eric Frisch Additional music by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue) and Kevin MacLeod (www.incompetech.com) | |||
| 98. Presidential Memorabilia and More, with Jim Warlick | 03 Oct 2023 | 00:39:08 | |
Self-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 to fund a historical monument in his North Carolina hometown. Jim's website: http://www.presidentialexperience.com/ New Yorker article on Jim: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2017/11/06/the-man-with-five-oval-offices Opening theme by Still Flyin' Closing theme by Eric Frisch Additional music by Blue Dot Sessions Visit "For Keeps" online: https://www.forkeepspodcast.com Follow "For Keeps" on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forkeepspodcast Follow "For Keeps" on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forkeepspodcast Rate and review "For Keeps" on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-keeps/id1257905885 | |||
| 62. The Duran Duran Archive of Andrew "Durandy" Golub | 15 Dec 2020 | 00:36:11 | |
Since the mid-1980s, Andy Golub has been a passionate fan of pop band Duran Duran, amassing an unmatched archive of posters, flyers, advertising, and press clippings that's received visits from adoring "Duranies" — and inspired his two books on the group.
Durandy Productions: www.durandy.com Andy's Instagram feed: www.instagram.com/durandyarchive Opening theme: "Keepers" by Still Flyin' Closing theme: "Slow Draw/Feeling In My Heart" by Eric Frisch Additional music by The Boutonniere and Lonely Punk | |||
| 61. The Paintings of Miles Davis, with Jo Gelbard | 01 Dec 2020 | 00:37:50 | |
Nearly 30 years after the death of jazz legend Miles Davis, Jo Gelbard — his painting teacher, collaborator, and companion in the final seven years of his life — holds onto 12 of the intense, abstract paintings that they created together.
Jo's book, "Miles and Jo: Love Story in Blue": www.amazon.com/Miles-Jo-Love-Story-Blue/dp/1477289550 Opening theme: "Keepers" by Still Flyin' Closing theme: "Slow Draw/Feeling In My Heart" by Eric Frisch Additional music by Kris Tiner and Tin/Bag, courtesy of Epigraph Records | |||
| 60. The "Three's Company" Collection of Sacha Pavic | 15 Nov 2020 | 00:36:30 | |
Pratfalls! Short shorts! Misunderstandings! "Three's Company" generated big laughs and ratings throughout its eight seasons on American TV — and has inspired longtime fan Sacha Pavic to collect memorabilia from the hit sitcom, from trading cards and action figures to signed scripts, props, and much more.
Sacha's website: www.threescompanycollection.com Sacha's Instagram page: www.instagram.com/threescompanycollection/ Opening theme: "Keepers" by Still Flyin' Closing theme: "Slow Draw/Feeling In My Heart" by Eric Frisch Additional music by Dan Lebowitz and Chad Crouch | |||
| 59. Chasing (and Collecting) Muhammad Ali, with Jonathan Eig | 01 Nov 2020 | 00:33:34 | |
As best-selling author Jonathan Eig wrote "Ali: A Life," his biography of boxing legend Muhammad Ali, he found himself collecting all kinds of Ali memorabilia — from items he found on eBay to jewelry, handwritten letters, art, and other mementos he acquired from those in the inner circle of "The Greatest."
Jonathan's website: www.jonathaneig.com "Chasing Ali," Jonathan's podcast on the biography: www.jonathaneig.com/chasing-ali-podcast Opening theme: "Keepers" by Still Flyin' Closing theme: "Slow Draw/Feeling In My Heart" by Eric Frisch Additional music by Chad Crouch and Henkel | |||
| 58. The Voices of Alcoholics Anonymous, Archived by Mike Fitzpatrick | 26 Aug 2020 | 00:37:38 | |
Author and Alcoholics Anonymous historian Mike Fitzpatrick is preserving and sharing the audio history of AA — "a story handed down," as co-founder Bill W. said — by collecting, digitizing, and streaming thousands of AA and other recovery-related recordings dating back to the 1940s.
Recovery Speakers (Mike's website): www.recoveryspeakers.com Books written by Mike: www.hazelden.org/store/author/9042?Michael-Fitzpatrick Opening theme: "Keepers" by Still Flyin' Closing theme: "Slow Draw/Feeling In My Heart" by Eric Frisch Additional music by Chris Zabriskie | |||
| 57. Reggae, Bob Marley, and the Archives of Roger Steffens | 05 Aug 2020 | 00:38:56 | |
Roger Steffens' passion for reggae has led to a colorful life as an author, DJ, photographer, and lecturer — and his reggae archives, a massive trove of memorabilia that fills his Los Angeles basement, reflect his love of Jamaica's popular musical export and its prime figure, the late Bob Marley.
Video tour of Roger's archives: www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Vgg__FYpTI The Family Acid on Instagram: www.instagram.com/thefamilyacid Opening theme: "Keepers" by Still Flyin' Closing theme: "Slow Draw/Feeling In My Heart" by Eric Frisch Additional music by Blue Dot Sessions and the Guiding Star Orchestra | |||
| 56. 'Golden Girls' Star Rue McClanahan's Archive, with Michael La Rue | 01 Jul 2020 | 00:38:17 | |
When Emmy-winning actress and lifelong "saver" Rue McClanahan ("Maude," "Mama's Family," "The Golden Girls") passed away in 2010, her close friend Michael La Rue became the archivist for her vast estate, which includes awards, jewelry, costumes, and props from her long career — the highlights of which graced a New York City cafe created in her honor.
The Estate of Rue website: www.estateofrue.com Opening theme: "Keepers" by Still Flyin' Closing theme: "Slow Draw/Feeling In My Heart" by Eric Frisch Additional music by Mandoo and Chad Crouch | |||
| 55. The Ultimate Hockey Fan Cave, with Kenn Shaw | 10 Jun 2020 | 00:38:44 | |
For puck's sake! Kenn Shaw's Ultimate Hockey Fan Cave features a mind-boggling array of collectibles (many celebrating his beloved Chicago Blackhawks) and creations he's handmade from hockey sticks, nets, goalie pads, and more. Plus he's got a Zamboni!
The Ultimate Hockey Fan Cave: www.ultimatehockeyfancave.com Blade Shades, Kenn's line of sunglasses: www.bladeshades.com Opening theme: "Keepers" by Still Flyin' Closing theme: "Slow Draw/Feeling In My Heart" by Eric Frisch Additional music by TrackTribe and Action! 96 | |||
| 54. The Messages of the Kindred Spirit Mailbox, with Annie Breth | 11 May 2020 | 00:31:35 | |
In the 1970s, Frank Nesmith and Claudia Sailor created the Kindred Spirit Mailbox, a special spot amidst the dunes of the North Carolina coast where visitors leave messages expressing their joys, sorrows, and everything in between. Annie Breth, one of the mailbox's "keepers," talks about its emotional collection of notes — and its inspiration for the best-selling novel Every Breath by Nicholas Sparks.
The Kindred Spirit Mailbox: www.thekindredspirit.net Opening theme: "Keepers" by Still Flyin' Closing theme: "Slow Draw/Feeling In My Heart" by Eric Frisch Additional music by Robert Sudall, Motion Complex, and Robert JP Oberg | |||
| 53. Saving Le Studio, "Rush's Abbey Road," with Richard Baxter | 20 Apr 2020 | 00:41:48 | |
Canadian musician Richard Baxter is on a mission to rebuild Le Studio, the legendary Québec recording facility where Rush and many other big acts recorded before it closed and fell into disrepair. Along the way, he's selling collectibles — including pieces of glass and flooring from the original studio, plus new memorabilia — to fund the project. Also, songwriter/producer Jim Vallance (Bryan Adams, Glass Tiger) shares memories of working at Le Studio in its 80s heyday.
Rebuild Le Studio website and store: www.rebuildlestudio.com "Le Studio: The True Story" video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=TY0Je-Xb4Gw Opening theme: "Keepers" by Still Flyin' Closing theme: "Slow Draw/Feeling In My Heart" by Eric Frisch Additional music provided by Fernando Perdomo | |||
| 97. The Comedy Archives of Jeff Abraham | 30 Aug 2023 | 00:39:31 | |
Entertainment 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 of beloved comedians, including his favorite, Jerry Lewis. Jeff's book, "The Show Won't Go On: The Most Shocking, Bizarre, and Historic Deaths of Performers Onstage" (co-written with Burt Kearns): https://theshowwontgoon.com Opening theme by Still Flyin' Closing theme by Eric Frisch Additional music by TrackTribe and Blue Dot Sessions Visit "For Keeps" online: https://www.forkeepspodcast.com Follow "For Keeps" on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forkeepspodcast Follow "For Keeps" on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forkeepspodcast Rate and review "For Keeps" on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-keeps/id1257905885 | |||
| 52. Author Richard Bach's Memorabilia, with Paul Everitt | 06 Apr 2020 | 00:34:38 | |
When 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 Memorabilia website: www.rbmemorabilia.com The Hanne Howard Fund (beneficiary of the items' sale): www.hannehowardfund.org Opening theme: "Keepers" by Still Flyin' Closing theme: "Slow Draw/Feeling In My Heart" by Eric Frisch Additional music by Marcin Grochowina, Belle Arché Lou, and Albosel | |||
| 51. The Hunt for a Legend's Calypso Tapes, with Niels Werdenberg | 16 Mar 2020 | 00:33:39 | |
Costa 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 theme: "Keepers" by Still Flyin' Closing theme: "Slow Draw/Feeling In My Heart" by Eric Frisch Additional music by Blue Dot Sessions | |||