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Collector's Call - Episode Guide

Season 1

Nostalgic Entertainment and Political Items

Episode: 1x01 | Airdate: Apr 7, 2019 (30 min)

Nostalgic Entertainment and Political Items

Appraiser Kate Martin has a document signed by John Hancock that she hopes to trade with Paul Lisnek, who has a collection that includes locks of hair from George Washington, Abraham Lincoln and John F. Kennedy.

Nostalgic Toys and Advertising

Episode: 1x02 | Airdate: Apr 7, 2019 (30 min)

Nostalgic Toys and Advertising

Rick Goldschmidt and his son have collections that include original Rankin/Bass relics, a limited edition coloring book given to children on the set of "The Dick Van Dyke Show" and Captain Action toys.

Winnie the Pooh

Episode: 1x03 | Airdate: Apr 14, 2019 (30 min)

Winnie the Pooh

Deb Hoffman's record-setting collection of Winnie the Pooh items contains nearly 18,000 pieces and includes a Winnie the Pooh costume from Walt Disney World and a set of Agnes Brush Winnie the Pooh character stuffed animals from the 1940s.

Rock Band KISS

Episode: 1x04 | Airdate: Apr 21, 2019 (30 min)

Rock Band KISS

Zach Vege's collection of all things KISS includes Ace Frehley designed guitars, an original KISS pinball machine, KISS trading cards, and the rare original promotional poster sent to radio stations with the first KISS record.

The Wizard of Oz

Episode: 1x05 | Airdate: Apr 28, 2019 (30 min)

The Wizard of Oz

Walter Krueger shows Lisa through his collection of all things related to "The Wizard of Oz," including a first edition book by L. Frank Baum, promotional items for the film and costumes worn in the film.

Guitars

Episode: 1x06 | Airdate: May 5, 2019 (30 min)

Guitars

Musician Jim Peterik's collection of over 200 guitars includes a 1968 Les Paul gold top and a 1958 Gibson Flying V, but Dan Orkin of Reverb hopes to make a trade with a 1964 Stratocaster.

Coca-Cola

Episode: 1x07 | Airdate: May 12, 2019 (30 min)

Coca-Cola

Dan Theilmann's collection of Coca-Cola items includes a Vendo 23 vending machine from the 1960s and cufflinks from 1929, but equally avid collector Darrell has brought a Coca-Cola tire display in hopes of making a trade with Dan.

Comic Book Art

Episode: 1x08 | Airdate: May 19, 2019 (30 min)

Comic Book Art

Artist Jim Engel is the proud owner of a collection of comic book art that he has spent over five decades collecting, and Josh Kelley hopes to trade a statue of Doc Savage for one of Jim's items.

Vintage Movie Posters

Episode: 1x09 | Airdate: May 26, 2019 (30 min)

Vintage Movie Posters

Appraiser Daniel Strebin puts an estimated value on Dwight Cleveland's collection of over 4,500 vintage movie posters and offers to trade a one-of-a-kind poster from the early 20th-century film "Undine."

Pinback Buttons

Episode: 1x10 | Airdate: Jun 2, 2019 (30 min)

Pinback Buttons

Christen Carter's pinback button collection includes buttons from George Washington's inauguration, rare buttons of Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, and Prohibition era buttons, but she may consider a trade for a rare Muhammad Ali button.

Firefighter Stuff

Episode: 1x11 | Airdate: Jun 9, 2019 (30 min)

Firefighter Stuff

Firefighter Gordie Norde's collection of firefighter items includes vintage fire extinguishers, fire helmets with shields, and a vintage toy firehouse, but he may be tempted to trade an item for a rare model firetruck.

Video Games

Episode: 1x12 | Airdate: Jun 16, 2019 (30 min)

Video Games

Sean Kelly's passion for video gaming has turned into a business, a museum and a collection that includes a prototype of the Sega Neptune System, but he may be tempted to make a trade for a copy of the rare video game Magic Card.

Rare Books

Episode: 1x13 | Airdate: Jun 23, 2019 (30 min)

Rare Books

Candace Jordan's book collection includes a first-edition Winnie-the-Pooh book signed by both the author and illustrator, and a signed copy of the first and very limited edition "The Greatest Gift," the basis for "It's a Wonderful Life."

Season 2

Meet Mancow

Episode: 2x01 | Airdate: Jan 12, 2020 (30 min)

Meet Mancow

Mancow spends his days as a radio personality with a national following, but his true passion is his collection of movie, TV and music memorabilia, which he's been amassing over the past three decades. His good friend Barry Williams (Greg Brady of The Brady Bunch) guest stars!

Meet George

Episode: 2x02 | Airdate: Jan 19, 2020 (30 min)

Meet George

Elvis superfan George has spent decades building a collection covering the entire reign of the King of Rock and Roll. His hundreds of records, movie posters, fan magazines and more take up nearly every inch of his home. We've brought certified appraiser (and lifelong Elvis fan) Judy Martin to put a price on the collection. Judy has also brought a rare Elvis comic-book appearance that she'll try to persuade George to take in trade for one of his other treasures.

Meet Ralph Garman

Episode: 2x03 | Airdate: Jan 26, 2020 (30 min)

Meet Ralph Garman

As a well-known radio personality, actor, author and entertainer, Ralph Garman knows the ins and outs of show business; but his Batman '66 collection is a product of his lifelong love for the TV show, not to mention his friendship with Adam West, who played the Caped Crusader. Ralph's extensive collection, which he houses in his very own Batcave, includes the costume West wore as Batman. Joining Ralph is his friend Nina Tooley, Adam West's daughter!

Meet Ed Montalvo

Episode: 2x04 | Airdate: Feb 2, 2020 (30 min)

Meet Ed Montalvo

Ed Montalvo is an engineer by day, Twilight Zone collector by night. He has roughly 1,600 unique The Twilight Zone related items in his collection, including a script signed by the show's creator, Rod Serling; props from the original The Twilight Zone series; and over 1,000 autographs of actors who appeared on the iconic show.

Meet Larry Strauss

Episode: 2x05 | Airdate: Feb 9, 2020 (30 min)

Meet Larry Strauss

After the beloved actress Charlotte Rae passed away in 2018, her son, Larry Strauss, inherited her personal collection of memorabilia — a collection that chronicles Charlotte's illustrious career in showbiz. Now, Larry and our host, Lisa Whelchel, who was Charlotte's longtime friend and colleague, want to share these incredible treasures with the world. It's a Facts of Life reunion with special guest Geri Jewell!

Meet Fred

Episode: 2x06 | Airdate: Feb 16, 2020 (30 min)

Meet Fred

Fred likes toys, cars and TV and pop culture memorabilia; he makes a point of having these items signed and authenticated by celebrities, from a broken fender signed by race car driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. to a ping-pong ball from Captain Kangaroo.

Meet Scott Hamilton

Episode: 2x07 | Airdate: Feb 23, 2020 (30 min)

Meet Scott Hamilton

Olympic figure skater Scott Hamilton collects memorabilia, including vintage pinball machines and guitars autographed by the Eagles and Bruce Springsteen; certified appraiser Judy Martin has something from the music world to offer as a trade item.

Meet Errick Spencer

Episode: 2x08 | Airdate: Mar 1, 2020 (30 min)

Meet Errick Spencer

His passion and knowledge of sneakers has led Errick "Unbreakable Kicks" Spencer to assemble an enormous and amazing collection of shoes, which he displays and then reviews on his YouTube channel for his many followers.

Meet Al Sorensen

Episode: 2x09 | Airdate: Mar 8, 2020 (30 min)

Meet Al Sorensen

Al Sorenson is a school teacher and artist, whose passion as a collector is celebrity-autographed memorabilia including a sketch he produced of Michael Jordan which "MJ" autographed; Lisa brings along sports memorabilia dealer Scott Ibarra.

Meet Jeff Viens

Episode: 2x10 | Airdate: Mar 15, 2020 (30 min)

Meet Jeff Viens

Jeff Viens has assembled an incredible collection of all things Lego, including the world's largest Lego trebuchet -which he built himself; Lisa brings Jim Demer, who will set a value on Jeff's collection.

Meet Melenna Bravo

Episode: 2x11 | Airdate: Mar 22, 2020 (30 min)

Meet Melenna Bravo

Mell Bravo has amassed a collection of more than 3,000 versions of Barbie and the collection is still growing; Mell estimates she spends $20,000 a year; Lisa's brought along certified appraiser Kate Martin to appraise the collection.

Meet Jim Turano

Episode: 2x12 | Airdate: Mar 29, 2020 (30 min)

Meet Jim Turano

Jim Turano has attended over 193 Elton John concerts is building an unrivaled collection of memorabilia, including a costume jacket (with matching glasses) worn by Elton onstage; Lisa's bringing David Ashdown to appraise Jim's collection.

Meet Bill Leff

Episode: 2x13 | Airdate: Apr 5, 2020 (30 min)

Meet Bill Leff

Bill Leff is a radio talk show host who has amassed thousands of vintage toys, dolls and figurines which includes rare items that may be familiar to some Baby Boomers; Lisa brings along Mark Huckabone to appraise Bill's collection.

Meet Doug Redenius

Episode: 2x14 | Airdate: Apr 12, 2020 (30 min)

Meet Doug Redenius

Doug Redenius is one of the world's most pre-eminent James Bond memorabilia collectors; he sold over 12,000 pieces of his Bond memorabilia to another collector, but he still owns many of the vehicles featured in the movies over the years.

Meet James Azrael

Episode: 2x15 | Airdate: Apr 19, 2020 (30 min)

Meet James Azrael

James Azrael is a movie costume collector; he considers himself the keeper of these iconic costumes for a moment in time; including from films like "Robocop," "The Terminator" and more.

Meet Eric Pfeifer

Episode: 2x16 | Airdate: May 17, 2020 (30 min)

Meet Eric Pfeifer

Eric Pfeifer's "Star Wars" collection is so vast it covers both floors and the basement of his house; it includes a braid of Chewbacca's hair; 1980s Han Solo and Lando Calirissian action figures; and a billboard that only fits in Eric's backyard.

Meet Daniel Roebuck

Episode: 2x17 | Airdate: May 24, 2020 (30 min)

Meet Daniel Roebuck

Actor Daniel Roebuck shares his collection of horror and science fiction movie memorabilia, including a mold of actor Peter Boyle's head used for a special effect in "Young Frankenstein" and a vintage Herman Munster doll signed by Fred Gwynne.

Meet Chris Stulz

Episode: 2x18 | Airdate: May 31, 2020 (30 min)

Meet Chris Stulz

Chris Stulz's obsession with all things Jim Henson that started with his childhood and Sesame Street continued into his adulthood, encompassing Fraggle Rock, The Dark Crystal, Labyrinth-and of course, everything Muppets.

Meet Janet Esteves

Episode: 2x19 | Airdate: Jun 7, 2020 (30 min)

Meet Janet Esteves

As the Guinness World Record holder for the most Mickey Mouse memorabilia, you might say Janet Esteves is mad about Mickey; her collection, with over 14,000 items includes over 130 watches and a Swarovski crystal Mickey Mouse handbag.

Meet Karen

Episode: 2x20 | Airdate: Jun 14, 2020 (30 min)

Meet Karen

Karen collects Marilyn Monroe memorabilia for more than 30 years and amasses a collection of more than 2,000 items -- all proudly displayed in her museum-like "Marilyn Room."

Meet Brian Smolik

Episode: 2x21 | Airdate: Jun 21, 2020 (30 min)

Meet Brian Smolik

Brian Smolik collects anything and everything with the Pac-Man design, including a Pac-Man bike and Pac-Man sleds; Tim Lapetino, a videogame historian who will appraise Brian's collection.

Meet Jeff Bauspies

Episode: 2x22 | Airdate: Jun 28, 2020 (30 min)

Meet Jeff Bauspies

Jeff Bauspies is the Guinness World Record holder for the largest collection of board games; his basement is packed with games arranged in alphabetical order, some of which are quite rare, including a 1941 edition of Monopoly.

Meet Rick Lisnek

Episode: 2x23 | Airdate: Jul 5, 2020 (30 min)

Meet Rick Lisnek

Rick Lisnek collects everything related to the Beatles; among his most prized items are the infamous censored "Butcher" album cover; a very rare tin of Beatles talcum powder; and a vintage Beatles record player.

Meet Allen Stewart

Episode: 2x24 | Airdate: Jul 12, 2020 (30 min)

Meet Allen Stewart

Allen Stewart's Hall of Heroes superhero museum houses his collection of 65,000 comic books as well as a wide range of memorabilia, movie props and more; including a wooden Superman action figure and the comic that first cover-featured Wonder Woman.

Meet Sheri Goldstrom

Episode: 2x25 | Airdate: Jul 19, 2020 (30 min)

Meet Sheri Goldstrom

Sheri Goldstrom builds a car museum to show off her family's collection of antique vehicles, which ranges from a 1918 dump truck to a 1956 Chevy; Chris Clyne tries to put a dollar amount on Sheri's collection and pull off a trade with a 1940 Ford.

Meet Bryan Watkins

Episode: 2x26 | Airdate: Jul 26, 2020 (30 min)

Meet Bryan Watkins

Bryan Watkins doesn't just loved Lucy, he collects everything about her; some of his acquisitions include a bullfighter hat worn onscreen by Desi Arnaz; and a female "I Love Lucy" baby doll pulled from the shelves after she gave birth to a boy.

Meet Mel and Michael

Episode: 2x27 | Airdate: Aug 2, 2020 (30 min)

Meet Mel and Michael

Michael Knight and Mel Gutherie's stunning collection of classic Hollywood cars and memorabilia has been featured at various Comic-Cons throughout the country; items in their collection range from the Batmobile to Scooby Doo's "Mystery Machine."

Meet Rodney Shiflet

Episode: 2x28 | Airdate: Aug 9, 2020 (30 min)

Meet Rodney Shiflet

Rodney Shiflett is the ultimate Batman fan, with a collection of over 2,000 Dark Knight-related items displayed in his basement "Batcave"; his collection includes comic books, toys, and lithographs signed by the co-creator of Batman, Bob Kane.

Meet Rick Heinz

Episode: 2x29 | Airdate: Aug 16, 2020 (30 min)

Meet Rick Heinz

Accountant and philanthropist Rick Heinz has been collecting sports memorabilia and art for over 40 years; some of his treasures include a jacket signed by nearly 200 NFL Hall of Famers and several baseballs autographed by former U.S. presidents.

Meet Rodney Griffis

Episode: 2x30 | Airdate: Aug 23, 2020 (30 min)

Meet Rodney Griffis

It's all about bikes for enthusiast Rodney Griffis, owner of an extensive collection of antique bicycles; some of Rodney's prized possessions include a near-mint Schwinn Apple Krate Stingray and a 1947 Whizzer motorized bike.

Meet Morgan Hambrick

Episode: 2x31 | Airdate: Oct 11, 2020 (30 min)

Meet Morgan Hambrick

Jim Hambrick's Superman collection began with a lunchbox he received at five years old. Sixty years later, he has the world's largest collection devoted to the Man of Steel — and a family-run museum in Metropolis, Illinois, to showcase it!

Meet Lisa Ridey

Episode: 2x32 | Airdate: Oct 18, 2020 (30 min)

Meet Lisa Ridey

You have to go all the way to Australia to find a Snoopy collection this big! Lisa Ridey has 15,384 items related to the beloved Peanuts pooch and his pals!

Meet Patric and Harrell

Episode: 2x33 | Airdate: Nov 15, 2020 (30 min)

Meet Patric and Harrell

You might say Patric Parkey & Harrell Gabehart are big fans of Dolly Parton. Their house is filled with every kind of Dolly Parton memorabilia imaginable including the bedroom furniture from her personal Dollywood suite.

Meet Joel Magee

Episode: 2x34 | Airdate: Nov 22, 2020 (30 min)

Meet Joel Magee

Joel's astonishing hoard of jaw-dropping, one-of-a-kind Disneyland artifacts is worth more than $10 million!

Meet Victoria Maclean

Episode: 2x35 | Airdate: Dec 6, 2020 (30 min)

Meet Victoria Maclean

With more than 6,000 items in her possession, Harry Potter fan Victoria Maclean holds the Guinness World Record for the largest collection of Wizarding World memorabilia.

Meet Mark Klaus

Episode: 2x36 | Airdate: Dec 20, 2020 (30 min)

Meet Mark Klaus

Every day is Christmas in the world of Mark Klaus. He owns and operates Castle Noel, which is billed as "America's Largest Year Round Indoor Christmas Entertainment Attraction."

Season 3

Patrick Brickley: Movie Props and Costumes

Episode: 3x01 | Airdate: Mar 27, 2022 (30 min)

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Patrick Brickley, a lifelong lover of film and television, shares his favorite props and costumes and is enticed by Mark Short to trade one of his beloved pieces for another screen-used item that is on his wish list.

Tom Pfrogner: Lost in Space

Episode: 3x02 | Airdate: Apr 3, 2022 (30 min)

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A high school band teacher who has outfitted his basement with a life-sized reproduction of the Jupiter Two flight deck and a talking B9 robot from "Lost in Space," is visited by a fellow fan and builder of movie and television prop re-creations.

Jack Condon: Charlie's Angels

Episode: 3x03 | Airdate: Apr 10, 2022 (30 min)

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Jack Condon loves "Charlie's Angels" and has a Guinness World Record-holding collection; Kate appraises his treasures and tries to convince Condon to trade one of his items for two other pieces of memorabilia in a deal he can't resist.

Vivian Eisenstadt: Wonder Woman

Episode: 3x04 | Airdate: Apr 17, 2022 (30 min)

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Rob Klein joins Lisa Whelchel to appraise Vivian Eisenstadt's collection of over 2,000 Wonder Woman items and offers the superfan the chance to trade one of her favorite pieces for an item Rob considers the "holy grail" of Wonder Woman memorabilia.

Kenneth Ladd: Magic

Episode: 3x05 | Airdate: Apr 24, 2022 (30 min)

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Kenneth Ladd is the owner of a museum filled with magic memorabilia and a theatre where he performs as a magician; Kenneth's son Kevin helps collect and curate the magic memorabilia.

Mike Haviland: Andy Griffith Show

Episode: 3x06 | Airdate: May 1, 2022 (30 min)

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Mike Haviland is the man of Mayberry with his impressive collection of "The Andy Griffith Show" memorabilia; expert Rob Klein appraises Mike's favorite pieces and tells his own stories from his childhood spent living across from Andy Griffith.

Allen Machielson: Dr. Who

Episode: 3x07 | Airdate: May 8, 2022 (30 min)

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Lisa steps into Allen Machielson's Whoseum and is transported through time and space to view a collection of Dr. Who memorabilia; Allen's beautifully displayed collection captures the growth of his passion for the longest-running sci-fi series.

Stefan Osdene: Original Electronics

Episode: 3x08 | Airdate: May 15, 2022 (30 min)

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Stefan has an insatiable obsession with fans and all sorts of other antique electrical appliances; his collection includes the very rare Tesla fan motor, an old chamber stove, and various antique fans; Judy Martin appraises his items.

Stewart Berkowitz Morris: Classic TV Props

Episode: 3x09 | Airdate: May 22, 2022 (30 min)

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Gilligan's shirt, Fonzie's jacket, and Jeannie's harem costume may be the capstone in this finely curated classic TV collection, along with Stewart's favorite comedian, Jackie Gleason, and his comedy classic, "The Honeymooners."

Ronald Toby: Vintage Toys and Sports

Episode: 3x10 | Airdate: May 29, 2022 (30 min)

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From vintage movie lunch boxes to Star Wars action figures to drool-worthy sports memorabilia, this man's collection belongs in a museum.

Allen Singleton: G.I. Joe

Episode: 3x11 | Airdate: Jun 5, 2022 (30 min)

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Allen has been collecting G.I. Joes since the 1980s, and now he has a basement filled with over 100,000 G.I. Joe collectibles; Allen shares his favorite items and vast knowledge of the Real American Hero.

Dave Arland: Star Trek

Episode: 3x12 | Airdate: Jun 12, 2022 (30 min)

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Dave became enamored with "Star Trek" as a kid and never looked back; since the 70s he's been an avid collector of not only screen-used props like Tribbles or the space panel button from Kirk's chair but has also amassed some replica items.

Leslie Livingood: Paddington Bear

Episode: 3x13 | Airdate: Jun 19, 2022 (30 min)

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Leslie Livingood lives, breathes, and collects Paddington Bears; her lifelong obsession began at age 5 after she got her first Paddington at a garage sale, then Leslie began collecting the British bear and never stopped.

Dave Sinker: Comedy Memorabilia

Episode: 3x14 | Airdate: Jun 26, 2022 (30 min)

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Former Second City performer Dave Sinker combines his passions for performing stand-up comedy and collecting memorabilia into The Comedy Shrine, a comedy club and museum that houses thousands of comedy-themed collectibles.

David Poley: Rock Memorabilia

Episode: 3x15 | Airdate: Jul 3, 2022 (30 min)

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David Poley has amassed an enterprise-level collection of rock music memorabilia, after a childhood spent sneaking backstage at rock concerts.

Robert O'Connor: Ghostbusters

Episode: 3x16 | Airdate: Jul 10, 2022 (30 min)

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With thousands of "Ghostbusters" collectibles, Robert O'Connor's love for the movie and its memorabilia doesn't stop at just collecting; he's even made his own ghost traps and proton packs that are often mistaken for the real thing.

Nathan Lippe: Antique Advertising

Episode: 3x17 | Airdate: Jul 17, 2022 (30 min)

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Inspired by his uncle, Nathan Lippe develops a unique passion for collecting antique advertising at a young age; now fueled by the thrill of the hunt, Nathan scours the country.

Laurence Sheinman: Looney Tunes

Episode: 3x18 | Airdate: Jul 24, 2022 (30 min)

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Laurence Sheinman is bonkers about Bugs Bunny; his collection includes a bronze statue, roller skates and a special jacket; Kate Martin appraises Laurence's collection and tries to make a deal with him.

Wendy Winans: Brady Bunch

Episode: 3x19 | Airdate: Jul 31, 2022 (30 min)

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Collecting for almost 50 years, Wendy has all the items you'd expect, such as photos, a lunchbox, and a full set of trading cards, but not many "Brady Bunch" collectors can lay claim to needlepoint made by Alice, or a blueprint of the Brady house.

Dave Nimitz: Flintstones

Episode: 3x20 | Airdate: Aug 7, 2022 (30 min)

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Dave's mother inspired him to begin collecting at a young age, and her support paid off with a huge collection dedicated to "The Flintstones," from rare collectible figurines to a plush doll gifted to him by "Flintstones" creator Joseph Barbera.

Marcia Tysseling: Movie Props

Episode: 3x21 | Airdate: Aug 14, 2022 (30 min)

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Marica Tysseling plunged into the movie props and costumes world as the owner of Star Wares on Main, a resale shop catering to Hollywood's biggest names and production companies; after selling her business, Marcia held onto her favorite memorabilia.

Danny Biederman: Spy Memorabilia

Episode: 3x22 | Airdate: Aug 21, 2022 (30 min)

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With more than 4000 spy and espionage-related collectibles, Danny's obsession for all things spy began after seeing some spy shows and movies in the 1960s; his collection includes some of the most iconic items, like spy shoes and cigarette cases.

Larry Strothe: Creature from the Black Lagoon

Episode: 3x23 | Airdate: Aug 28, 2022 (30 min)

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A devoted collector ever since he was a kid, Larry Strothe's monster-sized collection features everything from a life-sized Creature to a hard-to-get-Christmas ornament to some "Monster Magazine" cover art.

Alyssa Mayerik: Horror Collectibles

Episode: 3x24 | Airdate: Oct 9, 2022 (30 min)

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Alyssa was born to be a monster collector. Her whole family watched scary movies together and enjoyed sharing anything and everything creepy, spooky and macabre. By the time she was a little girl, Alyssa was collecting monster memorabilia. As she shows us today, her most prized possessions are her female-centric monsters, like the Bride of Frankenstein and Queen of the Dark Forest Barbie due to their "girl power" independence, but she still treasures and is proud to show off some other creepy collectibles like Frankenstein, Dracula, the Creature and Godzilla. Joining us at Alyssa's haunted house is a toy shop owner and monster lover himself, expert Michael Tomaso, who'll evaluate Alyssa's monstrous collection and try not to frighten her with his terrifying trade offer.

Season 4

Rich Correll: Horror/Sci-Fi Movie Props and Costumes

Episode: 4x01 | Airdate: Apr 2, 2023 (30 min)

Rich Correll: Horror/Sci-Fi Movie Props and Costumes

Rich Correll built a successful career as a comedy actor, director and producer, but a lifelong passion for horror inspired him to collect some of Hollywood's most iconic horror, sci-fi and fantasy props and costumes. With Rich at her side, Lisa tours a museum where Rich displays hundreds of his favorite pieces for the public to enjoy, like the original raptor from 1993's "Jurassic Park" and the coveted Xenomorph costume from 1979's "Alien."

Steve Emerson: Van Halen/Sports

Episode: 4x02 | Airdate: Apr 9, 2023 (30 min)

Steve Emerson: Van Halen/Sports

Steve's house is overflowing with collectibles, like the sports room, where Steve has countless signed collectibles like Mickey Mantle's baseball and Michael Jordan's jersey, and the Van Halen room, where Steve has a signed agreement from the band.

Katherine McCabe: The Monkees

Episode: 4x03 | Airdate: Apr 16, 2023 (30 min)

Katherine McCabe: The Monkees

Katherine caught Monkee Mania as a young child watching reruns of "The Monkees" on television; now, she shares her collection of memorabilia dedicated to "The Monkees" with rare toys, signed 8-track tapes, and Peter Tork's personal piano.

John Pedersen: Pinball Machines

Episode: 4x04 | Airdate: Apr 23, 2023 (30 min)

John Pedersen: Pinball Machines

Retired electrician John Pedersen collects and restores vintage pinball machines, resulting in a collection that takes up his entire suburban basement and spills over into an airplane hangar; Lisa joins John for a tour of some of his favorite games.

Arthur Moses: Houdini

Episode: 4x05 | Airdate: Apr 30, 2023 (30 min)

Arthur Moses: Houdini

After picking up a library book on Harry Houdini in the seventh grade, Arthur Moses became enamored by the magician's skill and bravado.

Kevin Hermann: Movie Props and Costumes

Episode: 4x06 | Airdate: May 7, 2023 (30 min)

Kevin Hermann: Movie Props and Costumes

Driven by his completist mentality, Kevin Hermann has built a vast collection of movie props and costumes from his favorite films, including one of the most complete costume collections from the hit franchise, Underworld.

Steven Kahn: Comic Books and Toys

Episode: 4x07 | Airdate: May 14, 2023 (30 min)

Steven Kahn: Comic Books and Toys

When his collection grew too big for his home, Steve Kahn opened Inner Child Comics and Collectibles to contain thousands of comic books and toys.

Anthony Toth: Airline Memorabilia

Episode: 4x08 | Airdate: May 21, 2023 (30 min)

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Restoring an actual 747, Anthony has made it his lifelong mission to collect airline memorabilia, mostly from the 70's and 80's and includes uniforms, meal trays and even seats; Marshall and an airline historian appraise Anthony's collection.

Linda Guillory: Video Games

Episode: 4x09 | Airdate: Jun 4, 2023 (30 min)

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Linda Guillory is hooked on video games; obsessed with them as a kid, Linda played and usually beat everyone she competed against; as an adult, she found and bought all of her childhood games and then added some more, for good measure.

Brian Grams: Hollywood Cars

Episode: 4x10 | Airdate: Jun 11, 2023 (30 min)

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Combining his love for Hollywood and his background as director of a car museum, Brian Grams has amassed a collection of movie and TV cars; Kate Martin evaluates this collection and attempts a trade she hopes will result in a Hollywood ending.

Cathy and Robert Kothe: Garfield

Episode: 4x11 | Airdate: Jun 18, 2023 (30 min)

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With over 6,000 unique pieces of Garfield memorabilia, Cathy Kothe holds the Guinness World Record for the largest collection dedicated to the lasagna-loving cat; Nancy Vega of the Garfield Gathering finds one collectible that Cathy doesn't have.

Nick Mayor: Toys

Episode: 4x12 | Airdate: Jun 25, 2023 (30 min)

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Husband and wife Nick Mayor and Jen LeMasters are drawn together by their love of all things weird and wonderful; their home is now an eccentric floor-to-ceiling showpiece of vintage toys, nostalgia items, and the occasional unclassifiable oddity.

Larry Leibowitz: The Rolling Stones

Episode: 4x13 | Airdate: Jul 2, 2023 (30 min)

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Hooked on their rugged British rock sound, Larry became entranced by The Rolling Stones at the age of six.

Seth Buckley: Toys

Episode: 4x14 | Airdate: Jul 9, 2023 (30 min)

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He's the proud owner of more than 7,000 toys and action figures; his backyard shed is filled with toys from almost every toyline and every TV show from the '70s and '80s.

Janell and Pat Hanlon: Motorcycles

Episode: 4x15 | Airdate: Jul 16, 2023 (30 min)

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Inspired by childhood memories on his father's electric scooter, Pat Hanlon ventured into restoring motorcycles and racing motocross; he amassed such a large collection of motorcycles, he opened the Hill Country Motorheads Motorcycle Museum.

Diana Harris: Barbie

Episode: 4x16 | Airdate: Jul 23, 2023 (30 min)

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Stepping into Diana Harris' Barbie room is like stepping into a miniature fashion show; her Barbie collection features row upon row of dolled-up dolls in their boxes, each one more fashionable than the the next.

Henry Truglio: TV Costumes

Episode: 4x17 | Airdate: Jul 30, 2023 (30 min)

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As a child, some of Henry's favorite memories are sitting together with his family and watching their favorite TV shows from the 70's and 80's; as an adult, he decided it would be cool to own costumes from some of the shows he loved best.

Steve Harris: Toys & Lunchboxes

Episode: 4x18 | Airdate: Aug 6, 2023 (30 min)

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Steve Harris impresses Lisa with some of his perfectly curated collections which include vintage toys, comic book art, KISS memorabilia and lunchboxes; Joel McGee is on hand to appraise Steve's spectacular collections and then offer him a sweet deal.

Janet Ellis: Betty Boop

Episode: 4x19 | Airdate: Aug 13, 2023 (30 min)

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Janet Ellis first met and bonded with her husband Len over her collection of Betty Boop memorabilia; now Len is Janet's co-collector and a Betty Boop expert in his own right - in fact, he literally wrote the book on Betty collectibles.

Caleb Zammit: Toys

Episode: 4x20 | Airdate: Aug 20, 2023 (30 min)

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Caleb Zammit calls his Texas Toy Museum a museum of memories, and it's no wonder why; he fills the small but mighty space to the brim with his lifelong toy and comic book collection.

Sandy Lechtick: Penny Arcade

Episode: 4x21 | Airdate: Aug 27, 2023 (30 min)

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Sandy's collection of coin operated machines and automatons has grown so large over decades of collecting that he's built an in-home penny arcade to house his rare finds.

Richard Mayerik: Toys

Episode: 4x22 | Airdate: Sep 3, 2023 (30 min)

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TV producer Rich Mayerik makes shows about toys, which has enabled him to fill his home with the many treasures of his childhood; Rich's wild and colorful collection reaches into some of the most unusual corners of the vintage toy landscape.

Robyn Fisher: Cher

Episode: 4x23 | Airdate: Sep 10, 2023 (30 min)

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From her childhood, watching The Sonny and Cher Show, Robyn Fisher blossomed into a superfan, with a sprawling collection of memorabilia that covers the diva's entire career. Joining Robyn is her daughter Marina, who's grown up alongside the collection, and show-business appraiser Marcia Tysseling, who once handled consignment items for Cher herself (and in fact sold Robyn many items in her collection).

Matt Weinhold: Toys

Episode: 4x24 | Airdate: Sep 17, 2023 (30 min)

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Longtime friends and podcast co-hosts Matt Weinhold and Larry Strothe return to "Collector's Call," but, this time, Larry's riding shotgun for Matt's collection, instead of vice-versa.

Joe Demelio: Queen

Episode: 4x25 | Airdate: Sep 24, 2023 (30 min)

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After attending his first Queen concert in the '70s, Joe became a huge fan-- so much so, that he is currently the proud owner of a king-sized Queen collection.

Season 5

Stewart Berkowitz: TV Props & Costumes

Episode: 5x01 | Airdate: Apr 7, 2024 (30 min)

Stewart Berkowitz: TV Props & Costumes

If you think this collector looks familiar, you're right! But when you have as many fabulous screen-used TV Costumes, Props and Vehicles from the 60's and 70's as Stewart does, one visit with his collection just won't cut it. Today, for the second time, Stewart will show Lisa some of the actual costumes worn on the TV shows that so many of us have loved over so many years, and wait till you see how he has them displayed.

Shawn Sheridan: Toys

Episode: 5x02 | Airdate: Apr 14, 2024 (30 min)

Shawn Sheridan: Toys

'Monster Party' podcaster Shawn Sheridan is into horror, his wife Gina is all about sci-fi. Together they've made their pop-culture passion a cornerstone of their marriage, as we find out when Lisa joins them in the room they've dedicated to their shared collection of action figures, memorabilia, and more.

Kenneth Guinup: Weird Al

Episode: 5x03 | Airdate: Apr 21, 2024 (30 min)

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Kenneth Guinup's love for 'Weird Al' Yankovic goes back to his childhood, when Al's response to his fan letter helped Kenneth through a difficult time. Now Kenneth isn't just a lifelong fan, he's a collector who's assembled a wild and wonderful range of 'Weird Al' artifacts, collectibles, and one-of-a-kind treasures, including Al's very first EP, an exclusive jacket given only to 'Weird Al's' video team, and a screen-used guitar signed by the entire band.

Telina Cuppari: Pizza

Episode: 5x04 | Airdate: Apr 28, 2024 (30 min)

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You might be hard-pressed to find anyone who loves pizza more than Telina- not necessarily eating it but collecting pizza related items. Telina found her passion when she was traveling around the world and noticed how everyone, everywhere, can get behind PIZZA. Today the Guinness World Record holder shows off some of her most offbeat, and some might say, cheesiest pizza items. There's her pizza swag chain, and pizza box from a cult classic movie, not to mention her pizza dress, designed especially for her. Joining us today is John, best known for his toy expertise, but being Italian, and loving pizza, doesn't hurt. After valuating her collection, John will present Telina a trade offer that'll be incredibly hard to top.

Gus Lopez: Star Wars

Episode: 5x05 | Airdate: May 5, 2024 (30 min)

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There are Star Wars collections, and then there is Gus Lopez's out-of-this-world, Star Wars collection. A fan of the space opera since he was a kid, Gus doesn't just collect the obvious - Han Solo's screen-used jacket, one-of-a-kind prototypes, C-3PO's body parts, but there's also the ultimate weapon - you know the one, THE DEATH STAR. So, with a collection like that, we had to call Rob Klein, an archivist, pop culture expert and huge Star Wars fan himself - to walk Lisa through this incredible collection and try putting a value on all of Gus's prized possessions. Then, Rob attempts to make a trade with Gus, by bringing him a special Star Wars collectible that may not be familiar to every Star Wars fan, but in exchange, our expert wants something that reminds him of some quality time he and his Dad shared a long time ago.

Jamie Knoll O'Neill: Survivor

Episode: 5x06 | Airdate: May 12, 2024 (30 min)

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The tribe has spoken: Jamie Knoll O'Neill has the best Survivor collection around. Jamie inherited both the collection and the love for the game from her late father, who spent decades hunting down iconic pieces from the most popular reality TV show in history, and now, she's managing Vintage Survivor Store to pass on the collection to future generations. Lisa, who tied for 2nd place on Survivor: Philippines, has brought along a fellow Survivor legend - the 3-time player and season 3 Survivor: Africa winner, Ethan Zohn. Today, the pair revisit triumphs and failures from their own 39-day adventures as Jamie shows off her dad's treasures, including torches from fan-favorite players, a memorable outfit worn by the "Queen of Survivor," and the original Tribal Council urn from season 1 - with all the final votes still inside. Ethan values Jamie's priceless collection, and he's come ready to trade with a truly one-of-a-kind item in exchange for a piece of his own history. Also - emotions run high as Jeff Probst sends a special message to tribute Jamie's father, Dan Knoll, who made this all possible.

Mark Short: Props and Costumes

Episode: 5x07 | Airdate: May 19, 2024 (30 min)

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Mark Short is one of our most featured experts on movie and television props, costumes, and memorabilia. Today we turn the tables and explore Mark's own personal collection of screen used props and costumes. His interest in collecting these items began as a child and grew with the support of his mother. He shows Lisa Sylvester Stallone's costume from the film "Judge Dread," Arnold Schwarzenegger's prop knife from "Predator," and the chainsaw and robotic hand from the TV show "Ash vs. Evil Dead" with Bruce Campbell. Joining Mark is James Azrael, who runs the Horror and Sci-Fi Prop Preservation Association. James puts a value on Mark's entire collection and then offers Mark the one item he needs in his sword collection in exchange for a signed copy of a rare phone book prop from the film "Bill and Ted Face the Music."

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