Keeping Skor

09 - Collecting Music - Passion, Identity, and the Power of Sound

In this episode of Keeping Skor, we explore music collecting and what it means to build a life around sound. 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/ [https://www.radicalresearch.org/] Links to his book on the podcast website.

08 - Collecting Motorcycles - Machines, Motion, and Meaning

In this episode of Keeping Skor, we explore motorcycle collecting and what it means to engage with objects that are meant to move. 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!

07 - Collecting Digital Images - Identity, Meaning, and Digital Culture

In this episode of Keeping Skor, we explore digital image collecting and how online culture shapes the way we store, interpret, and connect ideas. 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/ [https://www.angelinarodgers.com/] Insta: @angelinarodgers

06 - Button Collecting and Hidden History - Finding Meaning in Everyday Objects

In this episode of Keeping Skor, we explore button collecting and how everyday objects can hold unexpected meaning. 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.

05 - Tarot Cards and Self-Reflection - Collecting Meaning

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/ [https://www.caseymarieherdt.com/] You can hear other episodes of Keeping Skor at: https://keepingskor.transistor.fm/episodes [https://keepingskor.transistor.fm/episodes]