{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Auction Block","title":"The Secret Life of Illicit Collectors and Their Hauls","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/c21a2e1f\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":645,"description":"Uncover the hidden world of collectors who operate outside the law, acquiring everything from stolen artifacts to rare items with dubious provenance. This episode explores the psychology behind collecting illicit goods, the networks that facilitate these transactions, and the lengths collectors go to in order to maintain their secretive lifestyles. We will hear from former collectors, law enforcement officials, and cultural heritage advocates who reveal the impact of this underground collecting culture on communities and the art world. Join us as we expose the motivations and consequences of a passion that thrives in the shadows.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/VqupIe-mcw5tug8w2f-iC-cFwyWHdovAV7xQ4J8SLDk/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8xNzIy/OTliZTU2ZTI0NDU2/OGIyM2Y2MTU3ZThj/ZTg3Mi5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}