January – June 2024

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January 6th: Art pottery including Roseville, and locally made Paul Revere Pottery. Also Eldred Wheeler furniture and more.

January 13th: The ‘Space Race’ of the 1950’s-60’s and its collectibles, and local moments in radio history!

January 20th: Discussing some great imagery of the 20th Century that were often discarded after its use, including movie theatre lobby cards and rock concert posters.

January 27th. The Pilgrim Hall Museum is celebrating its 200th this year, and they’re ‘gonna party likes its 1824!’ What does it mean to “Party Like It’s 1824” , or how about 1724 or 1924?

February 3rd: Interview with guest Bill Belvin regarding Native American ‘points’ and the archaeology that yields to their discovery. And much more…

February 10th: Guests Carl Pratt and Carrie Hunter discuss antique bottles and bottle digging, and more.

February 17th: In honor of Nat’l. Ferris Wheel Day, let’s discuss the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair where it all started.

February 24th: Vintage nightclub memorabilia, antique carousel horses, and much more – it was an eclectic show!

March 2nd: It’s the birthday of Dr. Seuss! Also a review of our Marine Auction featuring the collection of Peter Goldstein, and much more.

March 9th: Quilt artist Joe Cunningham joins us for an interview. His work will be on display at the Cahoon Museum this summer.

March 16th: Onsite live appraisals from the Duxbury Antique Show, and a discussion of golf antiques.

March 23rd: Dale Chihuly glass, mechanical banks, and German antiques…a variety of topics this week.

March 30th: Civil War topics with Eric Mulak and a discussion with Chip Hill regarding his collection of “The Waltons” television show memorabilia.

April 6th: Sports photography with Scott Gaynor, A.I. in the antiques business, and goings-on in Plymouth as discussed with the Plymouth Antiquarian Society Director Walter Powell.

April 20th: With the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Lexington & Concord, we play an interview with Mike Welch, a Revolutionary War reenactment actor.

April 27th: A potpourri of topics including a review of upcoming collections with Bill Bourne.

May 4th: Happy Star Wars Day! We discuss the film franchise and its collectibles, plus vintage machines like the Edison stock ticker and more!

May 11th: Mother’s Day weekend topics, interview with Heather Mead from Heritage Museums &Gardens and more.

May 18th: Spring is all about life, but today we discuss death 😬…at least in the way of “tombstone tourism”. What can we learn from gravestones? Tune in to find out!

May 25th: Memorial Day, the gold and jewelry market, prohibition-era bootleggers…how much more varied could a show be?

June 8th: In-studio guest Mark Jacobson from the Alden House Historic Site in Duxbury. And as always…topics pertaining to the antiques and arts world with local perspective!

June 15th: FlagDay and Father’s Day discussions, plus an interview with Stephen O’Neill of the Hanover Historical Society.

June 22nd: JT Kett joins us for a discussion on antique tools and their marketplace, Summer Solstice and more.

June 29th: An interview with Donna Curtin from the Pilgrim Hall Museum and the start of July 4th week – Patriotic topics!

 

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