What drives someone to collect the darkest objects imaginable?
In this episode of The StickyBeak, I sit down with Nick Bowman, a collector of the macabre — and some of the artefacts we discuss genuinely caught me off guard. From rare death-related objects to controversial items involving human remains, this is a conversation that goes far beyond shock value.
Nick is thoughtful, open, and deeply aware that macabre collecting isn’t for everyone — and he’s not trying to convert anyone. Instead, he helps bust common myths around the macabre collecting world, especially the misconceptions surrounding human body parts, ethics, legality, and consent.
⚠️ Content warning: This episode discusses dark and heavy topics that may not be suitable for all listeners.
If you’re curious about death culture, taboo collections, or the psychology behind why we’re drawn to the macabre, this is a fascinating and unexpectedly thoughtful conversation.
Thanks to Nick for being so open, you can find on the following...
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