Beste Antiques podcaster (2025)

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The Case of the Folk Art Forgers 25:40

1d ago25:40

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For an appraiser, keeping a keen eye out for forgeries is part of the job. But just how complicated can that task become and to what lengths will forgers go to pass their work off as authentic? Join host Adam Monahan as he explores the story of famed 20th century Louisiana folk artist Clementine Hunter, a prolific painter whose work regularly appea…

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Ch. 40 - Varney the Vampire, or, The Feast of Blood (1845) 1:25:33

6d ago1:25:33

1:25:33

Our friend James Wake joins us for an action-packed episode of mob violence against a vampyre! Check out James's cyberpunk novel THE SAPPHIRE SHADOW, available now wherever fine books are found. Varney the Vampire is a genuine penny dreadful, read aloud one chapter per week just like the original Victorian working class audience would do for the au…

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The New York Antiquarian Book Fair 32:15

13d ago32:15

32:15

The Antiques Freaks have ventured out into the wider world and returned with tales of wonder, including the most ironic possible book for sale, the most charming bookseller disclaimer, the smuggest item listing we’ve ever seen, and why you should always write your shop name on your price tag.Av Antiques Freaks

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The Most Dangerous Book 22:22

15d ago22:22

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Are you in danger of being poisoned by an antique book? The Victorian era ushered in new bright vivid dye formulas that produced brilliant yellows, reds, blues, purples, and greens. Although an antidote to the pervasive soot and grime of the day, these new dyes were laced with poisonous heavy metals – the worst being Emerald Green containing arseni…

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Revenge of the Horse of the Invisible - Carnacki the Ghost-Finder with Terrible Book Club 1:16:02

20d ago1:16:02

1:16:02

Once upon a time in April of 2020 we read our first Carnacki story - but we did not read it on air. Now the Horse of the Invisible has returned to wreak its revenge, and only Chris and Paris of the Terrible Book Club podcast can rescue the Antiques Freaks from its horrible haunting.Av Antiques Freaks

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Library Book Sale Haul 30:35

26d ago30:35

30:35

Why do most antiquarian and rare booksellers avoid library book sales? And why do we think you should buck the trend and attend anyway? Also, what are the startling similarities between books and human flesh, and how does a hairdryer form the vital link? Tune in for our library book sale haul and find out!…

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A Fact Re-Checked 28:23

29d ago28:23

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ANTIQUES ROADSHOW DETOURS kicks off Season 6 with a TV fact checker’s worst nightmare - an error pointed out by a keen ROADSHOW viewer. When the date of a painting depicting a quintessential Chicago scene of the activity on Michigan Avenue is called into question, host Adam Monahan begins a hunt for the truth and sets off a cascade of coincidences …

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Ch. 39 - Varney the Vampire, or, The Feast of Blood (1845) 1:00:56

1M ago1:00:56

1:00:56

Our friend Tarra joins us for another thrilling chapter - wherein the duel FINALLY ACTUALLY HAPPENS! Varney the Vampire is a genuine penny dreadful, read aloud one chapter per week just like the original Victorian working class audience would do for the authentic 1840s Chartist coffeehouse experience. To instantly unlock over a hundred more chapter…

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Questionable Advice and Vintage Etiquette 35:49

1M ago35:49

35:49

The mind behind the tumblr Questionable Advice joins the Antiques Freaks for a rousing discussion on the social history hidden in books and ephemera, and what hilarious and poignant gems we can uncover for our modern age—such as, maybe eating a live spider will cure your flu? (Can’t knock it ’til you’ve tried it!) To read more questionable advice, …

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Antiques Roadshow Detours Season 6 Trailer 3:21

1M ago3:21

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Ever wondered what happens to the treasures featured on America’s beloved ANTIQUES ROADSHOW after the cameras leave town? A new season of ANTIQUES ROADSHOW DETOURS tracks down the juicy afterlives of your favorite finds from PBS’s hit series. Hosted by longtime ROADSHOW producer Adam Monahan, this podcast dives deep into mysteries, secrets, and sur…

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Ch. 38 - Varney the Vampire, or, The Feast of Blood (1845) 44:53

2M ago44:53

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Wherein Jack Pringle and Chillingworth meet up with Varney to prepare for the OH GOD WHY IS MARCHDALE HERE!? Varney the Vampire is a genuine penny dreadful, read aloud one chapter per week just like the original Victorian working class audience would do for the authentic 1840s Chartist coffeehouse experience. To instantly unlock over a hundred more…

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Encore: The First Japanese American 24:32

2M ago24:32

24:32

When GBH’s Antiques Roadshow visited Sacramento, CA in 2019 a red-covered two-volume book set was brought to the show by a guest eager to learn about a selection from her grandfather’s book collection. “The Narrative of a Japanese” by Joseph Heco was recognized immediately by appraiser Martin Gammon for its historical importance, but how would this…

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Little Golden Books 29:42

2M ago29:42

29:42

Nothing gold can stay… except, of course, for Little Golden Books. Tune in to learn their origin story as literature for the youthful masses and where the deuce they hide that pesky edition number for The Pokey Little Puppy.Av Antiques Freaks

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Ch. 37 - Varney the Vampire, or, The Feast of Blood (1845) 1:08:56

2M ago1:08:56

1:08:56

Our dear friend Olivia rejoins us for another thrilling chapter of Varney the Vampire! Wherein Varney attempts to seduce literally any man who shows up on his doorstep. Check out Olivia's spooky novels Lord of Thundertown and Backmask. Varney the Vampire is a genuine penny dreadful, read aloud one chapter per week just like the original Victorian w…

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[BONUS] Introducing Scratch & Win Part 1: The Instant Ticket 51:56

2M ago51:56

51:56

The mob once controlled America's gambling empire. Until the government saw the money flowing and decided: they wanted a piece of the action. What happened next was more than a turf war. It was a battle between street corner bookies and bureaucrats in suits. And at the center of it all: one state lottery that would change gambling forever by invent…

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How to Increase the Value of Antiques and Collectibles 20:20

2M ago20:20

20:20

There are several tried-and-true methods. You’re not gonna like any of ‘em.Av Antiques Freaks

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Blue Ridge Pottery 32:21

3M ago32:21

32:21

Slightly to the left of a listener suggestion is an episode no one asked us for but we did it anyway! Come along with us for a wild ride through 20th century ceramics as we chronicle the rise, fall, and subsequent chaos of the Blue Ridge Pottery Company - the Most Dangerous Game of collecting in a haystack made entirely of needles.…

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Encore: To Bean or Not to Bean 32:17

3M ago32:17

32:17

In 1977, while preparing a move to New York to make it big as an artist, a young Keith Haring gifted a lithograph titled “Bean Salad” as a goodbye present to his friend Mike. Mike couldn’t bear to display the gift, but also couldn’t part with it, and after 45 years he took the lithograph to the Santa Fe recording of GBH’s Antiques Roadshow where it…

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S - The Sailor’s Word Book (1867) with special guest Hannah! 45:30

3M ago45:30

45:30

Sailor’s pleasure. Serving out slops. Shotten herring. Spithead nightingales. All these nautical terms and more defined in this, the nineteenth chapter of The Sailor’s Word Book.Av Antiques Freaks

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Ch. 36 - Varney the Vampire, or, The Feast of Blood (1845) 38:29

3M ago38:29

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Wherein we are joined by our friend Chris from the Terrible Book Club podcast for Chapter XXXVI — The Consultation. — The Duel and its Results. Check out Chris and Paris's podcast Terrible Book Club wherever you find your favorite podcasts! Varney the Vampire is a genuine penny dreadful, read aloud one chapter per week just like the original Victor…

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Encore: Yacht What It Looks Like 23:48

3M ago23:48

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An astonishing maritime painting depicting a 19th century yacht race was brought to GBH’s Antiques Roadshow in Tampa, FL in 2005. Although unsigned, the extraordinary depiction of billowing sails and light-reflected sea spray clearly pointed to the work of artist James Buttersworth and was valued at $250,000 to $500,000 – the caveat being that more…

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The Wonderful Collector of Oz with Dan Warren 1:13:50

3M ago1:13:50

1:13:50

The Antiques Freaks are joined by illustrator Dan Warren to talk about collecting vintage and antique editions of the Oz books by L. Frank Baum, including the incredible attention to design detail evident from the very first edition of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, which film adaptation adheres closest to the original text, the weirdest characters yo…

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Ch. 35 - Varney the Vampire, or, The Feast of Blood (1845) 17:39

3M ago17:39

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Please join us for this special episode from our Varney vaults, wherein we endure The Explanation, Marchdale's Advice, The Projected Removal, and the Admiral's Anger. Varney the Vampire is a genuine penny dreadful, read aloud one chapter per week just like the original Victorian working class audience would do for the authentic 1840s Chartist coffe…

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Encore: The Bob Ross Appreciation Society 22:58

4M ago22:58

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Until 2023, zero paintings created by the beloved PBS artist Bob Ross had ever been brought to GBH’s Antiques Roadshow. That all changed at the show’s recent stop in Anchorage, Alaska when a whopping six made their way in front of the lights and cameras. Paintings by Ross almost never show up in the open market – so how did so many appear that day …

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Flower Frogs 27:35

4M ago27:35

27:35

Dee valiantly endeavors once again to make Ken care about glass—and perhaps, against all odds, succeeds? Join us for a thrilling adventure into the ancient art of flower arranging and the frogs that make it possible.Av Antiques Freaks

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R - The Sailor’s Word Book (1867) - with special guest Hannah! 35:23

4M ago35:23

35:23

It’s the 18th letter of the alphabet but, contrary to popular belief, not a pirate’s favorite letter! Our old shipmate Hannah joins the Antiques Freaks for a rousing rendition of nautical vocabulary, including ram reel, rigging out, roast beef dress, and rum-gagger. (Apologies, the audio on this one is slightly scuffed and you can hear all of Ken’s…

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Encore: The Poster Boy Takes a Dive 25:02

4M ago25:02

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Ask fans of GBH’s Antiques Roadshow if they have a favorite appraiser and you’ll hear many names, including one known for his big character, creative mustache styles and bold plaid suits. Nicholas Lowry is a poster expert and master auctioneer – two qualities that were integral to the story of a larger-than-life aquatic poster bathed in muted water…

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Ch. 34 - Varney the Vampire, or, The Feast of Blood (1845) 30:03

4M ago30:03

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Get into the holiday spirit with one of our favorite chapters of this Victorian penny dreadful, wherein Varney T-poses to assert dominance. To instantly unlock over a hundred more chapters (literally), check out our Patreon.Av Antiques Freaks

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Lost and Found in Cleveland with Keith Gerchak and Marisa Guterman 39:15

4M ago39:15

39:15

The Antiques Freaks chat with Keith Gerchak and Marisa Guterman, the producers, writers, and directors of the film Lost and Found in Cleveland - a new American fable in the tradition of The Wizard of Oz, following five heroes who pin their hopes on the treasures they bring to the Cleveland episode of Lost and Found - “America’s favorite traveling a…

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Encore: The Barbie Boost? 28:50

4M ago28:50

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A coveted 1959 No. 1 Barbie was appraised for GBH’s Antiques Roadshow in 2016 with a value of $3,500-$4,500. But with today’s Barbie mania following the release of the mega-hit movie, has a nice pink glow washed over the market for the stylishly superstar doll? Join host Adam Monahan as he toys with the question, speaking with Barbie historians, ma…

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Ch. 33 - Varney the Vampire, or, The Feast of Blood (1845) 1:03:10

5M ago1:03:10

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"Why am I here?" he said. "Here, without fixed design or stability of purpose..." Please enjoy this episode from our Varney vaults, wherein our friend James Wake joins us for another thrilling chapter of our favorite penny dreadful! To instantly unlock over a hundred more chapters (literally), check out our Patreon.…

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