Collectors Gene Radio

Cameron Ross Steiner
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Collectors Gene Radio

Collectors Gene Radio is a deep dive into the nuances of collecting. Hear from collectors and experts from all over the world speak on their passions and hobbies, and ultimately find out whether or not they feel they were born with the "Collectors Gene".

  1. Olive Ateliers - Curating The Past & Collecting The Future

    5 HR. AGO

    Olive Ateliers - Curating The Past & Collecting The Future

    On the mic with me today are the Olive Ateliers trio of founders, Laura, Kendall, & Ben. If you're familiar with the brand, you've seen that their meteoric rise in the realm of vintage and curated design has been nothing short of remarkable. From their humble beginnings out of their backyards to establishing a thriving in-person and online presence, they've navigated the landscape of collecting and community with grace and speed. We get to know the heart of Olive Atelier, discussing their passion for sourcing unique, globally-inspired items and how they've crafted a brand that resonates deeply with collectors. Their aesthetically pleasing brand isn't just about the products; it's a holistic experience that emphasizes thoughtful design and presentation. Each piece is meticulously curated, reflecting a blend of vintage charm and modern sensibilities, which enhances the shopping experience. We chat about the stories behind their curated selections, the psychology of their innovative drop model, and the emotional connections they forge with their customers. Their shopping experiences, both in-person and online, make you feel like you're on the hunt in the middle of the European streets from which they source. Better yet, each item tells a story, as do the collectors and trade parents that choose them. So without further adieu, this is team Olive Ateliers, for Collectors Gene Radio. Olive Ateliers - https://oliveateliers.com/?srsltid=AfmBOopn_mDlRIycpL_A4ufb_vKofjXG496Q6XgTrB3f4-oxfy0H5bBX Collectors Gene Website - https://collectorsgene.com/

    49 min
  2. Gary Striewski - From Seiko to SportsCenter With ESPN's Resident Watch Guy

    NOV 20

    Gary Striewski - From Seiko to SportsCenter With ESPN's Resident Watch Guy

    Today I'm sitting down with ESPN and Sportscenter anchor Gary Striewski to discuss all things watch collecting. Gary got the bug early on when he noticed his father wearing a gold Seiko with his army fatigues and never got that image out of his head. Fast forward and as Gary's career started to pave its way, so did his watch collection. He's the guy you want representing your brand, simply because he loves this stuff. He's walking proof that you can never have too many GMT's and that being in the spotlight everyday doesn't get you allocations, it's your character that does the trick. He's had the pleasure of being a guest on Hodinkee's Talking Watches and his love for cars comes with the same passion he puts towards watches. We chat about how he's ESPN's resident watch guy now, citing the wrists of those at events like Formula 1 and the ESPY's. It's definitely not the last time you'll be hearing from him on Collectors Gene Radio. But for now, please enjoy, this is Gary Striewski, for Collectors Gene Radio. Gary's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thekimchipapi?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Talking Watches with Gary Striewski - https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/talking-watches-gary-striewski

    1h 6m
  3. Ray Azoulay - Obsolete Founder Curates Curiosity

    NOV 13

    Ray Azoulay - Obsolete Founder Curates Curiosity

    Today I'm sitting down with Ray Azoulay, founder of Obsolete, one of the most well known and coveted antique furniture stores around. Ray got his start in the fashion world, ultimately becoming a director at Macy's & Liz Clairborne. He made the decision to buy 40 acres in Bucks County, Pennsylvania and started collecting furniture, art, and photography. Ray's always had a good eye, so he decided to take his talents to Los Angeles and open up Obsolete. Over the years, Obsolete has been a second home to A-Listers like Cheryl Crow, Ellen Degeneres, Barbra Streishand, and many more. In fact, Ellen once told Ray that his phone number was the only one she's remembered by heart. He's been featured in 1stDibs and many other publications showcasing not only the items he collects and sources, but his hand picked interior design projects. But what gets Ray really excited to continue sourcing furniture and the obscure, is that whether it's you, the collector, or someone in the public eye, we continue to put our trust in his taste. Oh, and he has a 3 digit bonsai collection. So please enjoy, this is Ray Azoulay, for Collectors Gene Radio. Obsolete - https://www.obsoleteinc.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/obsoleteinc/?ref=badge Collectors Gene Website - https://collectorsgene.com/

    50 min
  4. Doug Bihlmaier - Head of Vintage & Consultant: Ralph Lauren

    OCT 31

    Doug Bihlmaier - Head of Vintage & Consultant: Ralph Lauren

    Today I'm in East Hampton, New York to sit down with arguably one of the greatest collectors of all time. In fact, his career has revolved around collecting as the Head of Vintage, now consultant, for Ralph Lauren and we can attribute our love for western and layered looks to him. Doug Bihlmaier is my guest today, and for his first ever video interview and podcast, I was more than thrilled to sit down with him in his home and spend the day together with him and his wife. Growing up in Kansas, Doug fell in love with denim and began collecting early on. But it's not that simple. Doug noticed Levis' started to change their fit, so as one collector does, he starts hunting for the old stuff. But that's what has made Doug the person we all look up to today. He's always had the foresight as to what's next, which is exactly what happened when he was introduced to the Ralph Lauren brand early on. Doug has spent his career traveling the world hunting for vintage goods for the stores and had anyone looked behind the curtain of the early days at the RRL store, you would have seen Doug curating one of the most impressive collections around. He recalls going to warehouses in the UK and finding old equestrian and oil paintings in gilt frames that no one wanted, and riding boots, and wool blankets from the 20's and 30's, and just about everything else that makes up the Ralph Lauren brand today. However, it's not just searching the world for objects that makes Doug, well Doug. His design, architecture, and merchandising prowess have all played a big role in why we all admire Doug, and you can feel, touch, and breathe that when you walk into any Ralph Lauren and RRL store. As for Doug, well, his home is filled and layered with wool blankets, vintage denim and flannels, Native American jewelry and objects, books, you name it. And he can tell you everything you need to know about each of them. I truly feel honored to share this interview with you all, but even more grateful to call Doug a friend. So without great honor, this is Doug Bihlmaier, for Collectors Gene Radio. YouTube Video - https://youtu.be/O-dEkHd01gQ?si=ys_nbCdiXy9vvgy-

    56 min
  5. Kevin O'Leary aka Mr. Wonderful

    OCT 16

    Kevin O'Leary aka Mr. Wonderful

    Kevin O'Leary aka Mr. Wonderful is my guest today. The Shark Tank star and collector truly needs no introduction. He's become a collector extraordinaire getting the stamp of approval from envy-worthy brands and artisans ranging from Simon Brette and FP Journe, to Fender & Montblanc. We talk about the importance of relationship building, the nuances between all the things he collects, and how brands should be looking at their future customer base. He's a story teller, investor in many ways other than the conventional, and always there to tell you like it is, in true Mr. Wonderful fashion. And to top it all off, we did it inside the walls of a place my Grandfather built. So without further adieu, this is Kevin O'Leary, aka Mr. Wonderful, for Collectors Gene Radio. YouTube Video - https://youtu.be/6vJPc2qOkHw CollectorsGene.com - https://collectorsgene.com/ Cameron's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cameronrosssteiner/?hl=en Collectors Gene YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7fZDvQUNBCunvCe_ieXeYA Kevin O'Leary's TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@kevinolearytv?lang=en Kevin O'Leary's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kevinolearytv/ Kevin O'Leary's YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/KevinOLeary Manhattan Motorcars - https://www.manhattanmotorcars.com/ Edited by Rego - https://www.instagram.com/r.ego?igsh=bzR6eWVhZGhpcGQz   Filmed by Enock Brothers - https://www.aenock.com/

    50 min
  6. Ken Goldin - The King Of Collectibles

    OCT 9

    Ken Goldin - The King Of Collectibles

    Today I'm sitting down with Goldin Auctions founder and The King Of Collectibles Netflix star, Ken Goldin. Ken and his company Goldin Auctions have been highly regarded for a long time as the go-to auction house for sports memorabilia, and more recently getting acquainted in other spaces like pop-culture and historical artifacts. But Ken and his team have staked their flag as a go-to for a reason. See, Ken has the knowledge, enthusiasm, and tenacity of a specific trait that all of his biggest clients have, and that's being a collector. Ken's been collecting and dealing sports cards since he was a little kid, learning how to make money from the hobby early on. His parents' support pushed him to where he is today both as a collector, and founder of one of the largest and fastest growing auction houses around. Goldin has sold the rarest of the rare, from the original T206 Honus Wagner cards, to game used bats from the greats, and most recently, the highly sought after Shohei Ohtani 50/50 ball which has 15 days left on the auction with a current bid of 1.5 Million. They've done over a billion dollars in deals and we're recently acquired by ebay. Ken's been seen with the likes of Drake doing card breaks, where he happened to stumble upon three Jordan rookie cards, and sitting down with the greats like Ken Kendrick to review arguably the greatest card collection of all time. He's a collector himself, with possessions like a game used Babe Ruth bat and other Smithsonian-worthy provenance pieces. At the end of the day, he's the guy you want to buy memorabilia from, simply because he has the collector mindset. So without further adieu, this is Ken Goldin, for Collectors Gene Radio. Goldin Auctions - https://goldin.co/ Ken Goldin's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kengoldin?igsh=MXIyb2I3dmYzYXFtNQ== Goldin Auctions Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/goldinco?igsh=c2d5eXd2aWRzdG9l Shohei Ohtani Auction - https://goldin.co/item/sept-19-2024-shohei-ohtani-becomes-first-member-of-50-50-club-actual-553vh1?queryId=eyJxdWVyeUlkIjoiNmNjMWFjZGFjOGVlZGJiNmUxMGQzOWU4NThiYWE3MTUiLCJjYXJkSW5kZXgiOjl9

    48 min
  7. Josh Young - Artist, Designer, & Curator Offers Masterclass in Cohesiveness

    OCT 2

    Josh Young - Artist, Designer, & Curator Offers Masterclass in Cohesiveness

    Sitting down with me today is artist and designer Josh Young. Josh's new book, Artful Home just launched and it's a masterclass in authenticity. He's been collecting and curating since he was 5 years old, and growing up next to a small auction house didn't hurt either. After studying art in Milan, Josh garnered the art of mixing old and new. His neo-classical meets contemporary portraiture became widely known to collectors and designers, forging a path to work with some of the biggest names in the industry. Josh's collections range across multiple different categories, but they all have one thing in common, cohesiveness. So without further adieu, this is Josh Young, for Collectors Gene Radio. Josh Young - https://www.joshyoungdesignhouse.com/ Josh Young x Williams Sonoma Home - https://www.williams-sonoma.com/shop/design-inspiration/josh-young/?cm_ven=afshoppromo&irgwc=1&clickid=xY3z2gyYUxyKT9I2Qh2KvSx-UkCUR-38N1btWI0&cm_ite=Landing&cm_pla=ir&cm_cat=5747747&irpid=5747747 Josh's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jyoungdesignhouse?igsh=NTBxamNhMzM5cGlx Josh's Book - https://www.amazon.com/Artful-Home-Josh-Young/dp/084783039X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=12LV0V2F0STYA&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.6hlwSN6xLccRxgo4CsfVXR_J-uu4VetEgi3hcEmxI0jXCCQUtfouJnonzlA9FJE0MDcnOiyNd61sX9KyocAZXo_BBKRkG9HETmrnKRQrYmGFvpU_PKxjonxpAvG3EY6BsPIGaqGu1IVb9qhQVlNtAzfZA7Thpc_FmejxuoQsA6cDvuAZtj4npHaEUibiny9y4enCd2KC47rChcp-AYe7JzUxWLGbhFM0gNhCdChpG4g.SbCN_U8GyKlKG01piRjdvrJO7Fss1_eKQXK1PKresuY&dib_tag=se&keywords=artful+home&qid=1727820243&sprefix=artful+home%2Caps%2C181&sr=8-1

    48 min
  8. Rob Moffitt - Rooted In Rarity & Aesthetics

    SEP 18

    Rob Moffitt - Rooted In Rarity & Aesthetics

    Today we're hearing from plant designer and rare plant collector, Rob Moffitt. He founded his company Haus Plant just a few short years ago, on the rare occasion that he didn't previously collect plants at all. Fast forward a few years and Rob's a go-to in the plant design world, sourcing and collecting rare plants for some of the biggest interior design projects. These aren't just your typical nursery plants, either. Rob's sourcing from some of the most esteemed plant collectors, estates, and even plants that come from the jungles of Brazil and Southeast Asia. It's not just about finding the right plant though. Rob is known for manipulating roots to be more architectural and displaying them in more organic materials and vessels. This is a first for the show, so without further adieu, this is Rob Moffitt, for Collectors Gene Radio. The Haus Plant - https://thehausplant.com/ Haus Plant Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thehausplant?igsh=NXprbGVzYWs1ZGNy Rob Moffitt's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rmoffitt?igsh=c2MzYmhmaXB1cmY3

    29 min
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Collectors Gene Radio is a deep dive into the nuances of collecting. Hear from collectors and experts from all over the world speak on their passions and hobbies, and ultimately find out whether or not they feel they were born with the "Collectors Gene".

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  • Creator
    Cameron Ross Steiner
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    75
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    Collectors Gene Radio

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