The Mothball Prophecies

The Mothball Prophecies

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The Mothball Prophecies episodes

  • EP 94 - Lizzy & Ricky of The Times Vintage

    Hardly an honorary Maven at this point, but a truly integral part of the Mothball team, Melissa hangs out with Sam this week to interview sweet-as-pie duo Elizabeth Sweigart and Ricky Saetta of The Times Vintage in Greenport, New York. The former is the proprietor of the shop and the latter, is a skilled carpenter. The carpenter, it just so happens, is responsible for all of the jaw-dropping woodwork within the shop itself. Elizabeth and Ricky are a vintage power couple (our words, not theirs), out to spread peace, love, and thrift to the masses. We love interviewing couples, especially ones like these two: so affectionate and loving, it almost makes you blush. Sit tight for a cozy collaboration of creatives, an adorable love story, and Sam making weird apologies to the pod's namesake. Moral of the story? Trust your gut. It's probably right. 

    Thank you to our team :

    Edit and Sound Design by: Grae @ Grae Matter Studios

    Intro by: Caylin Temple

    Copyediting by: Spell Check

    intro and Outro Music: Down the Rabbit Hole by myuu

    Source: https://soundcloud.com/myuu/down-the-rabbit-hole

    License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    1 hr 9 min
  • Ep 93 - Michael Ray Williams

    The Mavens sit down with Michael Ray Williams to talk about his job with Replacements Ltd., Movies, and The Gem Belt.

    Thank you to our team :

    Edit and Sound Design by: Grae @ Grae Matter Studios

    Intro by: Caylin Temple

    Copyediting by: Spell Check

    intro and Outro Music: Down the Rabbit Hole by myuu

    Source: https://soundcloud.com/myuu/down-the-rabbit-hole

    License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    1 hr 52 min
  • EP 92 - Mothballer Q&A

    We get a bit of hurricanes."

    If you were in any doubt, here is your proof: Mothballers are hardcore. The fans of this podcast are top-tier, badass (CAN I SAY THIS?) humans and the whole foundation of the show. Sam, Jill, and the rest of the team can create content all day long, but if no one loves what we do here at the Mothball Prophecies, we would cease to exist. So this week's episode is a thank you to all you listeners. Sam sits down for some mini-interviews with Mothballers from all walks of life. Get to know members of this weird little community during this cozy Q&A, and if you missed your chance to record this time, let us know so we can hit you up for the next one. 



    Thank you to our team :

    Edit and Sound Design by: Grae @ Grae Matter Studios

    Intro by: Caylin Temple

    Copyediting by: Spell Check

    intro and Outro Music: Down the Rabbit Hole by myuu

    Source: https://soundcloud.com/myuu/down-the-rabbit-hole

    License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    55 min
  • EP 91 - Shiny Brite Doggo

    Everyone on the Mothball team grew up, to some extent, in the 90s, which means we all have some weird attachments to certain toys. That being said, this week's guests came in on a flaming chariot of Cosmic Brownies and Kool-aid to shower us with nostalgia. Laura and Jeannine of Shiny Brite Doggo are a couple of fabulous millennials who are paving the way for others of that ilk who refuse to let go of our childhoods. 90s toys and vintage Halloween are their favorite items to find, and the joy doesn't stop there. These two share their estate sale and secondhand store expeditions on their YouTube channel, where they throw down thrifting tips, info on identification, and the general aura of happiness they both emit. This episode is co-hosted by Spellcheck, so of course, there's a weird family story involved. Make it to the Curio Corner for some game instruction and Sam's haunting rendition of a Michael Bolton classic.




    Thank you to our team :

    Edit and Sound Design by: Grae @ Grae Matter Studios

    Intro by: Caylin Temple

    Copyediting by: Spell Check

    intro and Outro Music: Down the Rabbit Hole by myuu

    Source: https://soundcloud.com/myuu/down-the-rabbit-hole

    License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    1 hr 36 min
  • EP 90 - Spellcheck's Grammy Mickey

    Hey kids, it's me, your friendly neighborhood Spellcheck. I'm breaking the fourth wall here but please, stay with me. This episode is an interview with my paternal grandmother, Mickey. She was recently diagnosed with dementia, brought on by Alzheimer's. This is my last chance to hear the stories that now only reside in her mind. Stories that I've always been too afraid to ask about. Stories that may only now be remembered by two elderly great aunts who live in a different country, if they remember at all. I am not dealing well with her decline, but I hope this interview will, in the future, be of some comfort to me and my family. I thank Sam for the respect she showed my grandmother during the interview and Grae for taking such care to present her words with dignity. You both have done my family a great service. Please also enjoy sundry additions from my father, who assisted with the recording, and is a real gem when he wants to be. 

    Thank you to our team :

    Edit and Sound Design by: Grae @ Grae Matter Studios

    Intro by: Caylin Temple

    Copyediting by: Spell Check

    intro and Outro Music: Down the Rabbit Hole by myuu

    Source: https://soundcloud.com/myuu/down-the-rabbit-hole

    License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    1 hr 26 min
  • EP 89 - Mothball Misc. American Glassmaking The Final Chapter - with Sam, Spellcheck & Grae

    It's been a long, strange road following the birth of glass manufacturing in the United States. We've met some weird characters over the past few episodes and this week will be no different. Though, in place of eccentric producers, we get a laundry list of laws and practices that will cock even the most discerning of eyebrows. And because Jill is off galavanting with her children again (she really is the epitome of a hardcore soccer mom), Sam has to make due with the editors of the podcast, Spellcheck, and Grae. For a fun drinking game: take a shot every time someone says windows. You might pass out before the episode is done, but we'll all be having a good time.

    41 min
  • EP 88 - Birdie of Feed The Birdies

    We've got something new this week: Birdie is a native Texan with a decidedly deceptive collection. Deceptive in that it seems so mundane. Birdie deals exclusively with paper ephemera. The podcast has certainly had guests whose collections include ephemera, but not on this scale and not this level of prestige. Also, other paper collectors probably don't have estate sale stories that involve... such delicate circumstances. Birdie and Sam's collective ADHD brains make this episode both fact-filled and erratic, while Jill plays the role of Adderall in human form. The Curio Corner is a historical breakdown of why you actually should be collecting stamps, so make sure to check out the bins of old cards next time you're at an estate sale. 


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    Thank you to our team :

    Edit and Sound Design by: Grae @ Grae Matter Studios

    Intro by: Caylin Temple

    Copyediting by: Spell Check

    intro and Outro Music: Down the Rabbit Hole by myuu

    Source: https://soundcloud.com/myuu/down-the-rabbit-hole

    License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    1 hr 35 min
  • EP 87 - Estale Sale & Listener Stories

    With Jill off on soccer-related adventures out of town, Melissa joins up with Sam for this week's episode. Maven and Mavenette read some listener-submitted stories and talk about some of their own "in the wild" finds. Sam shares with us some more amazing tidbits from cleaning her late grandmother's home. There were some interesting finds, lots of tears, and some true catharsis found in the home, which is now on its way to becoming a home for another family. Listener stories include possible drug references, vintage tips, and so much swag. Remember kids: yard sales contain multitudes.

    Thank you to our team :

    Edit and Sound Design by: Grae @ Grae Matter Studios

    Intro by: Caylin Temple

    Copyediting by: Spell Check

    intro and Outro Music: Down the Rabbit Hole by myuu

    Source: https://soundcloud.com/myuu/down-the-rabbit-hole

    License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    53 min
  • EP 86 - Kevin Jones of Blactiquing

    Kevin Jones (Instagram: Blactiquing) collects items that make people uncomfortable, and that is entirely on purpose. Racism in the antique world is nothing new and still thrives across the country. On this podcast, we are always learning and making changes where needed. This week Kevin speaks frankly about race, oppression, and antiques with hateful legacies, and his mission to liberate them. Jill also opens up about her own experiences with racism. Blactiquing, to Kevin, is the intentional process of collecting, preserving and sharing stories of Black experiences. This is an important conversation to be had, and we're so thankful for it. So please take a moment from whatever you're doing, and listen with us. This week's guest deserves our undivided attention.

    Thank you to our team :

    Edit and Sound Design by: Grae @ Grae Matter Studios

    Intro by: Caylin Temple

    Copyediting by: Spell Check

    intro and Outro Music: Down the Rabbit Hole by myuu

    Source: https://soundcloud.com/myuu/down-the-rabbit-hole

    License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    1 hr 41 min
  • EP 85 - Rachel aka Pyrexowl
    Repeat listeners will already know this, but if you're new to the Mothball Prophecies you might not: Jill, one of the two lovely hosts of the show, likes Pyrex. She has a few bowls at home and occasionally browses eBay for interesting patterns. Nothing too crazy, *wink wink nudge nudge*... That may or may not be sarcasm. She's also not the most loquacious of people. Enter Rachel of Pyrexowl, a connoisseur of all things Pyrex and this week's fab guest. Jill and Rachel are definitely chips off the same Cinderella bowl. These two nerd out hard while Sam watches in delight. We get some fantastic insight into Jill's buying process and some past antique regret, a pain all collectors feel from time to time. Remodeling with original materials is discussed briefly, as is an unusual collectable item called Neil the Frog. Stick around for the Curio Corner to find out how this frog connects to one of the most celebrated horror films of all time.
    Thank you to our team :

    Edit and Sound Design by: Grae @ Grae Matter Studios

    Intro by: Caylin Temple

    Copyediting by: Spell Check

    intro and Outro Music: Down the Rabbit Hole by myuu

    Source: https://soundcloud.com/myuu/down-the-rabbit-hole

    License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    1 hr 40 min

About The Mothball Prophecies

From the publisher's feed

Here at The Mothball Prophecies, we love old things. It doesn't matter how old and it (mostly) doesn't matter what the thing is. Whether you call it an antique, an artifact, knickknacks, or just junk, we want it. But more importantly, we want the story that comes with it. Every object has a history, sometimes many histories.