Jeff shares how his passion for music has expanded far beyond listening - from collecting records and CDs to hosting a podcast and writing books about the artists and genres that have shaped his perspective. Like many collectors, he isn’t just gathering objects - he’s engaging deeply with them, constantly exploring, learning, and sharing what he discovers.

We talk about what draws people into more intense and unconventional forms of music, and how those experiences create lasting connections that go beyond genre. The conversation also looks at how collecting can evolve over time, turning into writing, discussion, and a broader way of understanding the world.

On the surface, this episode of Keeping Skor is about collecting - but really, it's about passion, curiosity, and the ways we choose to go deeper into the things that matter to us.

You can find Jeff’s podcast Radical Research here:

https://www.radicalresearch.org/

Links to his book on the podcast website.

Derek shares how his collection of vintage motorcycles is not just about ownership, but about restoration, problem solving, and understanding how mechanical systems work. Like many collectors, he isn’t simply gathering objects - he’s working on them, maintaining them, and learning from them.

But motorcycles introduce something different. They are not just objects to display - they’re experiences. Riding becomes central to the collection, offering moments of focus, clarity, and connection that go beyond the physical machine.

We also explore the relationship between collecting and creativity, and how Derek’s background in art and technology shapes the way he approaches both machines and making.

At its core, this episode of Keeping Skor is about collecting - but also about motion, risk, and the ways we come to understand ourselves through the things we build, repair, and in this case – ride! 

Angelina shares how a collection of images - ranging from memes and screenshots to visual references and quotes - has become a way of thinking through the world. Like many collectors, Angelina isn’t just gathering objects - she’s curating meaning, following threads of ideas, and building connections between images, culture, and personal experience.

We talk about the difference between platforms like Instagram and Tumblr, and how digital environments influence the way collections are formed. Instead of a linear timeline, a collection becomes associative - driven by curiosity, emotion, and interpretation.

This episode also explores themes of identity, sincerity, and the role of digital culture in shaping how we see ourselves and others. What does it mean to collect something intangible? And how do the things we save online reflect who we are becoming?

At its core, this is a conversation about collecting - but also about attention, culture, and the evolving ways we create meaning in a digital world.

You can see more of Angelina’s work at:

https://www.angelinarodgers.com/

Insta: @angelinarodgers

Lisa shares her perspective on collecting buttons—not as simple sewing supplies, but as small artifacts connected to clothing, history, and design. Each button carries traces of where it came from, what it was attached to, and how it was made.

Like many collectors, she isn’t just gathering objects - she’s preserving details. Materials, craftsmanship, and subtle differences become part of a larger story about how objects move through time.

This episode looks at how collecting doesn’t have to be about rare or expensive items. Sometimes it’s about paying attention to the things we see every day - and discovering that they hold more meaning than we ever realized.

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

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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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.

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.

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

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