Club Eclectica

Michael Hallinger

A podcast where I, your host, Michael Hallinger, talk about a new interesting subject every episode with experts in their field. An eclectic mix of everything from style to art to films to comics to music to stamp collecting (possibly not the latter, but never say never), and everything in between. Join me, as we both learn something new!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

20 Episodes

The James Bond Enthusiast. A chat with Sam (@bondupnorth on Instagram) about our shared love of the world of 007.
6/25/2026
1:46:22
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Modernist. A chat with author and film maker Mark “The Mumper” Baxter about Mods and British youth subcultures from the 1950s onwards. Check out his This Is Clobbered YouTube channel.
4/24/2026
1:27:12
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Don't miss an episode of “Club Eclectica” and subscribe to it in the GetPodcast app.
The Cowboy. A chat with Collin Low (@whatacowboywears on Instagram and TikTok), about life on a ranch, western clothes, and the appeal of patina, be it on a pair chaps, boots, or a waxed jacket.
3/28/2026
1:18:40
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Thespian Steam Enthusiast. A chat with Bejo Christen about acting, learning the basics of clowning… and miniature steam engines!
11/29/2025
57:03
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Stylish Stylist. A chat with Paul Stafford about being a top hair stylist, sub cultures, and fashion.
10/20/2025
1:03:37
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Dancing Skinhead. A chat with Finlay McDermott about the history of Skinhead, Dr Martens boots, Northern Soul and collecting and selling vintage clothing. Finlay can be found on Instagram, eBay and Vinted under the name of True Grit Vintage.
9/25/2025
1:01:12
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The ”Troubled” Artist. A chat with fine artist Dameon Priestly about not only his outstanding work, but growing up during “The Troubles” in Northern Ireland in the 1960s, 70s, and 80s
8/12/2025
1:09:39
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Ukraine Vounteer. A chat with Eddy Scott, a young British man who travelled to Ukraine in 2022 to do voluntary humanitarian work in the war zone. In January this year he was horribly injured by a Russian drone.
7/19/2025
2:06:01
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Garden Tree Master. A chat with Jake Hobson, founder of Japanese gardening tool company Niwaki. We talk about Japan, gardening, tools, workwear, and Damascus steel, among other things.
7/14/2025
1:00:14
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Shipwrecker
7/6/2025
47:28
A chat with Swedish artist Nils Lagergren, @nilslagergrenart on Instagram, about the detailed miniature ships he makes, and then sinks in the Baltic. We also touch on his love of Citroën cars. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

More Episodes

Get the whole world of podcasts with the free GetPodcast app.

Subscribe to your favorite podcasts, listen to episodes offline and get thrilling recommendations.

A company from

Club Eclectica

Michael Hallinger

20 Episodes

The James Bond Enthusiast. A chat with Sam (@bondupnorth on Instagram) about our shared love of the world of 007.

The Modernist. A chat with author and film maker Mark “The Mumper” Baxter about Mods and British youth subcultures from the 1950s onwards. Check out his This Is Clobbered YouTube channel.

The Cowboy. A chat with Collin Low (@whatacowboywears on Instagram and TikTok), about life on a ranch, western clothes, and the appeal of patina, be it on a pair chaps, boots, or a waxed jacket.

The Thespian Steam Enthusiast. A chat with Bejo Christen about acting, learning the basics of clowning… and miniature steam engines!

The Stylish Stylist. A chat with Paul Stafford about being a top hair stylist, sub cultures, and fashion.

The Dancing Skinhead. A chat with Finlay McDermott about the history of Skinhead, Dr Martens boots, Northern Soul and collecting and selling vintage clothing. Finlay can be found on Instagram, eBay and Vinted under the name of True Grit Vintage.

The ”Troubled” Artist. A chat with fine artist Dameon Priestly about not only his outstanding work, but growing up during “The Troubles” in Northern Ireland in the 1960s, 70s, and 80s

The Ukraine Vounteer. A chat with Eddy Scott, a young British man who travelled to Ukraine in 2022 to do voluntary humanitarian work in the war zone. In January this year he was horribly injured by a Russian drone.

The Garden Tree Master. A chat with Jake Hobson, founder of Japanese gardening tool company Niwaki. We talk about Japan, gardening, tools, workwear, and Damascus steel, among other things.

The Shipwrecker