Free Range Junker Podcast

Sell it like it's hot on Facebook Live!

Sun, 09 Feb 2025 20:39:56 GMT

Today you are in for a treat as we are joined by the infamous Perry "Mankini" Fleishman and Jon "Obiwan" Jacoby of Facebook Live Auctions and Sales fame to talk all things live sale. Learn how these dudes of the north got started selling in Facebook groups, how they find their treasures and continue to entertain the masses week after week.

Ghostly Goods and Haunted Heirlooms- it's Spooky Season!

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 19:24:50 GMT

Join us for a night of ghost hunting with our friends Jim and Kyla as we hear their stories of spooky sightings and paranormal investigations. On a dark night in October, we invited these local experts to bring their equipment and set up shop among the relics and rarities, where weird noises and other unexplainable things have happened. In this episode, we dive into the spookier side of life, investigating the hauntings that we've experienced in our building. Is it just the history that haunts these items, or do some customers never fully check out? Tune in as we search for spirits among the shelves and bring back stories that might just have you second-guessing your next antique purchase.

The life and legend of toy collector Bruce Ibold

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 20:45:49 GMT

Join Kari and Rick as they sit down with the family of Bruce Ibold—a passionate toy collector, store owner, real estate mogul, and, most importantly, a devoted investor in people. Through heartfelt conversations, you’ll be inspired by Bruce’s remarkable story as seen through the eyes of those who knew him best and continue to carry on his legacy. We’ll dive into the world of toys, explore the sense of community Bruce fostered, and share how we came to connect with his family and help find new homes for his cherished collection. This is a journey of love, legacy, and nostalgia that you won’t want to miss!

Let's Talk About Where Shit Comes From - Unveiling Hidden Histories!

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 16:44:38 GMT

In this episode, Kari and Rick dive into a fascinating discussion about provenance, focusing on wartime treasures. They share personal stories, including surprising discoveries in the basement of their Retro Ranch building. These items revealed unknown aspects of her reserved grandfather's life, including his role as an interpreter and lady friends all over the world during WWII. The episode highlights the rich, often hidden histories behind vintage items and the profound personal stories they can unveil.

Organizing your hoard with Sara Washburn

Thu, 11 Jul 2024 21:15:04 GMT

Today we are joined by Sara Washburn from Peace by Piece, a professional organizing and estate sale company in western Wisconsin. We'll talk about how to part with your junk, how to organize your hoard, when to ask for help, dogs, blood donation, and how to market a small business! It's like a fruit salad- a little bit of everything! So buckle up kids- it's time to chat with Sara and Blaze the labrador retriever!

"Feel my muscles bro!"

Sun, 16 Jun 2024 03:44:59 GMT

Tune in to hear why Kari and Rick haven't uploaded a new episode in over a month! From the peaks to the pits, they share the rollercoaster ride of life that sometimes gets in the way of picking vintage awesomeness. They also delve into the unusual stories that make their business interesting, from a dilapidated building with a disturbing smell to the mystery of footsteps in an empty shop. But the strangeness doesn't stop there. Kari and Rick also talk serial killers and discuss the presence of a mischievous ghost in their midst!

Dearly departed in the dank dark cellar

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 22:53:56 GMT

In this week's episode, Kari and Rick discuss one of the strangest estate clean outs they have ever done. Hundreds of tennis ball tubes, thousands of legos and oodles of "adult items" were among the quirky discoveries- so listen in to hear how they set a new record at the landfill!

The Clean Out Chronicles- learning as we go!

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 16:35:00 GMT

Kari and Rick chat about their first ever cleanout that they did when starting their estate sale business. They chronical lessons learned along the way, unique finds, interesting occurances that are pretty typical when cleaning out years of someone's life in a home.

It all started with baseball cards and Hot Wheels...

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 03:42:23 GMT

Becoming the self-proclaimed Prince of Pressed Steel and Junk Yard Jezebelle didn't happen overnight- it took years of side hustlin', curb pickin, barn diggin' and estate salin' to get to where they are today! Join Rick and Kari for a ride along through their start up years!

So we're doin' a little thing!

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 03:19:57 GMT

What happens when you find yourself traversing the country in a van called Betty White listening to podcasts? You start thinking maybe, just maybe, when finally get out of that van, you could have your OWN podcast! So we thought, hey why not? We've got stories to share, tales to tell and tea to spill! Join us for this introductory taste of the Free Range Junker Podcast!