Running Out Of Space

Vintage T-shirt seller Frank Fanelli's stock will for sure break your wallet-- but will most definitely break the necks of real heads wondering where you scored your shirt from. In this episode we discuss iconic bands with crap merch, how Hot Topic killed tour dates on the back, Marilyn Manson, and why we all want faces and skulls on our t-shirts. Follow Frank Fanelli on Instagram @franktwwkFollow Running Out Of Space on Instagram/Youtube:@RunningOutOfSpacePodcast

Stephen Gibb is a musician and songwriter who has played in some of the heaviest metal bands in the world like Black Label Society and Crowbar-- these days he shreds for one of the greatest songwriters to ever exist, his dad Barry. In this episode we discuss getting gifted a guitar from Ace Frehley, Ratt's Round & Round, gravitating toward Les Pauls, and "not stepping on the voice."Follow Stephen's new band on Instagram:@killtherobotbandFollow Running Out Of Space on Instagram:@RunningOutOfSpacePodcast

Jarrett DePasquale is a New York based producer and director who has put together an entire run of Mirage Studios era Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comic books-- a torch to be carried in honor of his deceased father, who first started the collection back in the day. In this episode we discuss Mirage Turtles vs. Playmates Turtles, Eastman vs. Laird and why TMNT endures. Follow Jarrett DePasquale on Instagram:@JarrettdpFollow Running Out Of Space on Instagram:@RunningOutOfSpacePodcast

Nic Taylor is the graphic designer behind Taschen's deluxe edition of Manly P Hall's occult studies masterpiece, THE SECRET TEACHINGS OF ALL AGES. In the episode, we get into the nuts and bolts of restoration, The Philosophical Research Society's library, and golden rectangles. Follow Thunderwing Studio on Instagram:@ThunderwingstudioFollow the Philosophical Research Society of Instagram:@philosophical_research_societyFollow Running Out Of Space on Instagram:@RunningOutOfSpacePodcast

Joey Ones is a collector of vintage outerwear from The North Face. In this episode we discuss rap videos, the 1984 movie, Red Dawn as a generational style influence, and the legendary NYC outerwear shop: Tent and Trails Follow Joey Ones on Instagram:@_joey_ones_Follow Running Out Of Space on Instagram:@RunningOutOfSpacePodcast

Allister Lee is a graphic artist and collector of black markers. In this episode we discuss markers from the 1950's, touring stationary shops across the globe, and utility vs. revery. Follow Allister Lee on Instagram:@allister.a.lee@blackisbeautiful.caFollow Running Out Of Space on Instagram:@RunningOutOfSpacePodcast

In addition to vocals for the band, THOU, Bryan Funck has been reading comic books his whole life. Having lived through Hurricane Katrina, his loathe for collector culture hasn't stopped him from keeping piles of comics in his life. Now, in addition to THOU, Bryan owns the New Orleans record shop SISTERS IN CHRIST where he also curates a selection of zines and indie comics. Follow Bryan Funck on Instagram:@christly_sisters@Thou_band_officialFollow Running Out Of Space on Instagram:@RunningOutOfSpacePodcast

Dave Emma isn't afraid to talk smack on the internet. His target-- action figures sold at Target. We talk the toy aisle blues, Cobra Island, and what makes villains the best. Follow Dave Emma on Instagram:@JerseyManiac_collectorFollow Running Out Of Space on Instagram:@RunningOutOfSpacePodcast

Kevin Luyster is a creative director at Complex Media and a multi-disciplinary collector. His hoard of sneakers, sportswear, toys and trading cards from the 1980's and 90's alchemizes into a thrilling portrait of time in pop culture. In this episode we discuss Seinfeld merch, the golden age of Nike and the rules that he has to keep from going broke. Follow Kevin Luyster on Instagram:@KevonmylevelFollow Running Out Of Space on Instagram:@RunningOutOfSpacePodcast

Chloe Vanessa is a collector of Pyrex Kitchenware who celebrates, "Vintage style, not vintage values." We talk dishwasher damage, Florida man, and secret warehouses of Galaxy Spaceman soda bottles. Follow Chloe Vanessa on Instagram:@Smug_Pig_VintageFollow Running Out Of Space on Instagram@RunningOutOfSpacePodcast

Tommy Gelinas is the founder of the Valley Relics Museum, a cultural preservation project dedicated to California's San Fernando Valley. In this episode we discuss the Googie style, where Marilyn Monroe went to High School and the Valley's contribution to pop culture as a whole. Follow Valley Relics Museum on Instagram:@ValleyRelicsMuseumFollow Running Out Of Space on Instagram@RunningOutOfSpacePodcast

Carl Kent-Smith is a super collector in the niche sub-culture of Japanese and Asian vinyl toys. Though we both live in Los Angeles, we met on Skullbrain.org nearly 20 years ago. This was a message board devoted strictly to obscure toys by the likes of Secret Base, Real Head, Gargamel and Bounty Hunter. In this episode we talk the exodus from the Kid Robot message board , scoring Kaws toys for retail, and the state of affairs in the scene today. Selected pieces from Carl's collection can be seen at the Running Out Of Space Instagram account:@runningoutofspacepodcastFollow Carl on Instagram@ClearWithGuts

Dave Molyneaux runs @MARVELCOMICSGUIDE on Instagram which boasts over 60,000 followers with his daily riffs on key moments from Marvel Comics history. In this episode we discuss comics collecting in the UK, if there is anything good about Secret Wars and how instagram has created a whole new type of collector. Selected pieces from Dave's collection can be seen at the Running Out Of Space Instagram account:@runningoutofspacepodcastFollow Dave on Instagram@MarvelComicsGuide

Marla Mogul holds the Guinness World Record for her collection of wind-up toys. In this episode, we talk about how a failed ski trip led to her legacy, the toys of 15th century kings and why classics never go out of style. Selected pieces from Marla's collection can be seen at the Running Out Of Space Instagram account:@runningoutofspacepodcastFollow Marla on YouTube:@The Wind-Up Project

Josh Gallegos is a celebrity trainer, one-half of Deadboys Fitness, CrossFit Games MC, and host of "Get Super With Joshy G," for Sideshow Collectibles. In this episode we discuss how it feels being the only toy nerd at the gym, Target Dads, and his never ending pre-order list. Selected pieces from Josh's collection can be seen at the Running Out Of Space Instagram account:@runningoutofspacepodcastFollow Josh on Instagram:@Joshyg27@deadboysfitness

Alexandre Stefani is one of the biggest private collectors of Versace clothes in the world who tours his vintage pieces on exhibit in devotion to the late fashion designer. In this episode, we discuss which season was Gianni's best, the problem with the new generation of vintage collectors, Miami, Medusa, and how many silk shirts can fit into a suitcase. Selected pieces from Alexandre's collection can be seen at the Running Out Of Space Instagram account:@runningoutofspacepodcastFollow Alexandre on Instagram:@alexversacecollector

Tony Petro read his first Stephen King book while recovering from surgery and has since amassed hundreds of books by the legendary author. In this episode we discuss why Stephen King is one of the great American novelists, the myriad of King releases, and if the Shining movie is better than the book. Selected pieces from Tony's collection can be seen at the Running Out Of Space Instagram account:@runningoutofspacepodcastFollow Tony on Instagram:@tonyshorrorcorner

Matthew Allison is the indie comics creator behind CANKOR who's love for grindhouse movies and comics continues to inform his work whether he likes it or not. In this episode we discuss Cankor, collecting vs. creating, and the unlikely benefits of being a "Monster Kid," around the jocks in High School. Selected pieces from Matthew's collection can be seen at the Running Out Of Space Instagram account:@runningoutofspacepodcastFollow Matthew on Instagram:@cankorr

Mike Woods' collection of Masters Of The Universe toys has taken up a whole floor of his house. In this episode, he speaks to me from his basement shrine to Castle Grayskull and we discuss capitalism for kids, International variants, and if it's basic to only collect Skeletor. Selected pieces from Mike's collection can be seen at the Running Out Of Space Instagram account:@runningoutofspacepodcastFollow Mike Woods on Instagram:@buzzoff_82

Matt Cardona is a pro wrestling superstar who is most famously known as Zack Ryder in the WWE. Aside from having over two dozen action figures made in his own likeness, Matt has built a world class collection of wrestling action figures out of his own passion for the art-- which has earned a new title, "The Michael Jordan of Wrestling Action Figures." In this episode we talk the deep pockets required for prototype collecting, whether there are more wrestling or Star Wars toys, and what makes for the perfect wrestling figure. Selected pieces from Matt's collection can be seen at the Running Out Of Space Instagram account:@runningoutofspacepodcastFollow Matt Cardona on Instagram:@themattcardona@majorwfpod

Jake Reiner is an actor, producer, reporter, podcaster and comes from a family of Hollywood royalty. In this episode we dive into his baseball memorabilia and get into the sport's collector culture, why game-played balls are special, and the fakakta gift he once gave Shawn Green. Selected pieces from Jake's collection can be seen at the Running Out Of Space Instagram account:@runningoutofspacepodcastFollow Jake Reiner on Instagram: @jakereiner

Dan Levy is a stand-up comic, TV writer (Whitney, The Goldbergs), showrunner (Indebted) and fully functioning sneaker addict. In this episode, we talk Jordan, Agassi, Mowabb and Union-- plus the perils of living in the Stock X era. Selected pieces from Dan's collection can be seen at the Running Out Of Space Instagram account:@runningoutofspacepodcast

Shawn Kirkham is the Senior Vice President of Business Development at Skybound Entertainment, the multimedia entertainment company behind The Walking Dead and Invincible comic book properties. He's also been a collector and player of Magic: The Gathering since its beginning in the early 90's. In this episode we chronicle his history with the game, what Spikes, Johnnies and Timmies are, and why Black Lotus card casts such a supermassive shadow over the entire game. Selected pieces from Shawn's collection can be seen at the Running Out Of Space Instagram account:@runningoutofspacepodcastFollow Shawn Kirkham on Instagram:@bigclutch

Mikhail Bortnik rose to notoriety in the 2000's by co-creating MISHKA NYC--a streetwear brand with global popularity amongst the weirdos, subverts, and celebrities. Today, he works behind the scenes at Complex Networks, delivering ideas that push culture forward. In this episode we discuss his collection of vintage comic book t-shirts, how a Dr. Strange shirt can sell for $5000 and why he will never wear a pre-distressed Marvel Comics shirt from Target. Selected pieces from Mikhail's collection can be seen at the Running Out Of Space Instagram account:@runningoutofspacepodcastFollow Mikhail Bortnik on Instagram: @mypalthecrook