Jean collects and sells dolls, toys and such items that pull at customer’s heart strings.  From a doll hospital to early Barbie’s arched eyebrows, she’s seen it all!  Her and Host Steve share war stories about flea market etiquette, the hunt for something special, and the heartbreaking deals that got away.

Recorded at RadioCamp by Gregg McVicar

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Collectors love art, music and obscure local history, and in this episode, all three collide in a freewheeling exploration music and light shows, from the 60’s up through international tours of today. Our friend Lance is a master of immersive environments, and at the age of 72, it’s his full-time job, and man, does he have stores to tell!

Watch one of his favorite performances here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3CBo4FJ2mvM&list=RD3CBo4FJ2mvM&start_radio=1

By day, Tom fixed nuclear submarines, but his heart truly belongs to collecting glass. He’s got tales to tell, from schooners with ginger beer ballast burning in the San Francisco Bay to the purple bottles he harvests in the Sierra Nevada mountains. Buckle up for this fascinating conversation - you’ll never look at bottles the same way!

Our friend Bart has a passion for historical memorabilia from The University of California.  Among other things, his collecting journey has taken him deep into the UC/Stanford team rivalry and other revered student traditions.  Times were very different then, and this conversation vividly brings those days to life.

Stephen Joseph is a distinguished San Francisco Bay Area photographer known for his signature landscape panoramas that capture California’s distinctive geographic regions and rich, natural beauty in large and dramatic imagery. Esteemed for his ability to influence people and policy through his photographs, Stephen works regularly with land trusts and open space agencies whose mission is to preserve and protect private/public lands. Celebrated for his wide-ranging and compelling body of work, Steven’s extensive knowledge of photography and his skill in the craft of creating images elevate his photographs to the level of fine art.

Photograph: Stephen Joseph

Meet Dexter, a master collector who began his journey as an employee at auctioneer Butterfield & Butterfield.  Now a full-time collector, he’s focused on early California history, victorian trade cards, mid-19th century clipper ship cards, and more.  When Steve and Dexter get talking, all manner of fascinating California history tumbles out!

This is our very first episode! Recorded on the big leather chairs at RadioCamp. More episodes are on the way!