In this episode of Keeping Skor, we explore the world of tarot cards and oracle decks and what it means to collect objects that aren’t just owned - but used.

Casey shares her experience with these cards not as a traditional collector, but as a practitioner. For her, each deck is a tool - a way to reflect, ask better questions, and shift perspective. What begins as a conversation about tarot and oracle decks transitions into something deeper: a look at how objects can shape the way we think – or even see our world.

Like many collectors, she isn’t just gathering things - she’s building a system of meaning. Her decks act as mirrors, time capsules, and prompts for self-reflection. Through ritual, repetition, and interpretation, the act of collecting becomes something internal.

This episode of Keeping Skor is less about prediction - and more about perspective. About how we use objects to understand ourselves, and why certain things stay with us long after we find them.

You can contact Casey at: https://www.caseymarieherdt.com/

You can hear other episodes of Keeping Skor at: https://keepingskor.transistor.fm/episodes

In this episode of Keeping Skor, we explore the world of movie collecting - and how collecting films can become something much deeper than owning physical media.

Corey shares how his relationship with movies began in childhood, from drive-in theaters to limited access at home, and how those early experiences shaped the way he thinks about film, memory, and collecting.

But this isn’t just about collecting movies. It’s about collecting experiences.

From carefully curated movie nights to recreating the feeling of a communal theater, Corey has built something that blends nostalgia, storytelling, and connection. Like many collectors, he isn’t just gathering objects - he’s preserving moments, memories, and a shared sense of meaning.

We talk about the shift from physical media to digital collections, the idea of “lost” films in the streaming era, and why the act of watching something together still matters.

Because sometimes what we’re really collecting… isn’t the thing itself.

It’s the feeling it gives us.

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In this episode of Keeping Skor, we explore the world of vintage keyboards, synthesizers, and the unique mindset of a musician who has spent decades surrounded by instruments.

Bill Dellicato is a lifelong keyboard player with a deep knowledge of synthesizers, analog instruments, and the evolution of electronic sound. Over the years he has owned dozens of keyboards, from classic analog synths to modern digital rigs. But interestingly, Bill doesn’t quite think of himself as a collector.

For Bill, keyboards are not objects to gather for their own sake. They are tools - tools that allow him to create music, perform, and chase the sounds he hears in his head. That difference opens up a fascinating conversation about what collecting really means.

Some collectors pursue rarity or value. Others collect for nostalgia or history. But Bill’s relationship with keyboards reveals another possibility: collecting in pursuit of expression.

Along the way we explore:

• the evolution of synthesizers and keyboard technology
• the difference between analog and digital sound
• the psychology of collecting musical instruments
• why some musicians resist the urge to accumulate gear
• and the deeper question of whether we collect objects… or the experiences they make possible.

Each episode of Keeping Skor begins with a collection, but the real story is always about the person behind it.

In this episode of Keeping Skor, we explore the world of miniature collecting and the joy of tiny objects.

Daisy collects small things - miniature figures, tiny trinkets, and little objects that many people might overlook. But like many collectors, the objects themselves are only part of the story. What really matters is the meaning behind them.

For Daisy, these miniature objects connect to childhood memories, happiness, and the simple pleasure of surrounding yourself with things that make you smile. Her collection isn’t about rarity or value - it’s about emotion, nostalgia, and the quiet relationship we build with the objects in our lives.

As the conversation unfolds, we explore why people collect, how small objects can carry big memories, and how personal collections often tell stories about who we are.

Each episode of Keeping Skor begins with a collection — but it’s really a conversation about memory, imagination, and the meaning we give to the things we keep.

In this episode of Keeping Skor, we explore the world of essential oils and what it means to collect scent.

Katie shares how a curiosity about fragrance turned into a collection of botanical oils from around the world. What begins as a conversation about essential oils quickly becomes something deeper — a look at how scent connects to memory, emotion, and personal meaning.

Like many collectors, Katie isn’t simply gathering objects. She’s building a relationship with the materials she collects. Each oil comes from a plant, a landscape, and a tradition of cultivation. Over time, those bottles become more than objects — they become a library of stories, experiences, and sensory memories.

In the first part of the conversation, Katie introduces the basics of essential oils - how they’re made, how people learn to smell them, and why scent can trigger such powerful memories.

In the second half, we go deeper into the world of collecting fragrance. We talk about authenticity, sourcing, blending oils, and how collectors develop their own taste and philosophy over time.

Because in the end, collecting isn’t just about objects. It’s about how we assign meaning, how we remember, and why certain things stay with us.

Each episode of Keeping Skor begins with a collection — but it’s really a conversation about memory, creativity, and the stories behind the things we keep.

Links:
https://riverislandapothecary.com/

Link to Mandy Aftel’s website referenced by Katie (information on the Aftel Archive of Curious Scents):

https://www.aftelier.com/default.asp

In this episode of Keeping Skor, we explore the world of essential oils and what it means to collect scent.

Katie shares how a curiosity about fragrance turned into a collection of botanical oils from around the world. What begins as a conversation about essential oils quickly becomes something deeper — a look at how scent connects to memory, emotion, and personal meaning.

Like many collectors, Katie isn’t simply gathering objects. She’s building a relationship with the materials she collects. Each oil comes from a plant, a landscape, and a tradition of cultivation. Over time, those bottles become more than objects — they become a library of stories, experiences, and sensory memories.

In the first part of the conversation, Katie introduces the basics of essential oils - how they’re made, how people learn to smell them, and why scent can trigger such powerful memories.

In the second half, we go deeper into the world of collecting fragrance. We talk about authenticity, sourcing, blending oils, and how collectors develop their own taste and philosophy over time.

Because in the end, collecting isn’t just about objects. It’s about how we assign meaning, how we remember, and why certain things stay with us.

Each episode of Keeping Skor begins with a collection — but it’s really a conversation about memory, creativity, and the stories behind the things we keep.

Links:
https://riverislandapothecary.com/

Link to Mandy Aftel’s website referenced by Katie (information on the Aftel Archive of Curious Scents):

https://www.aftelier.com/default.asp

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