{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"House of Folk Art","title":"Episode 15 | Pottery, Picking, and the Art of Folk: A Day with Marvin Bailey","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/d7e7bfc1\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":405,"description":"In this special episode from House of Folk Art, host Matt Ledbetter shares a few of his favorite picking stories during the drive down to visit renowned folk artist Marvin Bailey. From the thrill of the hunt to the unexpected finds, Matt’s stories give a glimpse into the world of picking that’s full of surprises and excitement.\n\nThis is just a snippet of the full episode, which you can catch on YouTube. Join Matt for the full journey and explore the fascinating process of picking and collecting folk art.\n\nChapters\n00:00 - 00:00:14 | Introduction: What is Picking?\n00:00:14 - 00:01:00 | The Thrill of Picking\n00:01:00 - 00:02:12 | Unexpected Finds on the Road\n00:02:12 - 00:03:21 | Holding Back the Best Items\n00:03:21 - End | The Value of Knowledge in Picking\n00:00 - 00:00:14 | Introduction: What is Picking?\nMatt begins by explaining the basics of picking, where the true adventure lies in the unexpected stops along the way and discovering hidden treasures.\n00:00 - 00:01:00 | The Thrill of Picking\nMatt shares the excitement of having $3,000 in hand while knocking on doors and finding priceless items tucked away in basements.\n00:01:00 - 00:02:12 | Unexpected Finds on the Road\nIn this segment, Matt recalls some of his most surprising and profitable discoveries, giving insight into the unpredictable nature of picking.\n00:02:12 - 00:03:21 | Holding Back the Best Items\nMatt reflects on how eBay changed the world of picking, with collectors holding back their best finds for online auctions.\n00:03:21 - End | The Value of Knowledge in Picking\nMatt highlights how experience and knowledge are the key factors in being a successful picker, explaining why those with expertise tend to win big in the auction world.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/V9-9EJUZ9R45flfIBnsuQ4AwapFGe_rYKiVr1IMQwbU/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzUxNTk0LzE3MTE3/Mzc2MTktYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}