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Antiques Freaks

Two freaks explore antiques every week. Updates Wednesday.

Episodes

Total: 333

Cracked a mug? Snapped a plate in half? Shattered a bone china teacup containing the soul of a Victo

Everyone's favorite Edwardian ghost-hunting Sherlock Holmes rip-off is back for another adventure! T

167 The Blue Boy

2021/3/31

In 1770, master portraitist Thomas Gainsborough created a Rococo painting whose inexplicable univers

A Lounger At Clubs polishes off his masterwork with a chapter dedicated to a topic near and dear to

165 Charm Bracelets

2021/3/17

From their magical history to their modern capitalist underpinnings and all the beautiful antique an

Ah, how language evolves! In this chapter of the Victorian budget fashion guide, A Lounger At Clubs

Our friend Holli returns for a chat about the ethics of vintage shopping at thrift stores! Check out

162 Toby Jugs

2021/2/24

It's time for another antiques cryptid as we try and track down the origins of infamous 18th century

A Lounger at the Clubs returns for another chapter of Victorian fashion! Featuring 19th century advi

160 Chalkware

2021/2/10

Before Paint Nite, there was... chalkware. Pennsylvania Dutch folk art turned punishment for the hub

The Antiques Freaks are joined by historical costumer Sarah Lederman (aka Sarah Sews, whom you might

We chat with our friend Hannah Haverkamp about historical costume design, Bridgerton, the Scarlet Pi

Carnacki the Ghost-Finder is back for revenge in his least-safe-for-work adventure yet! We are joine

156 Sillisculpts

2021/1/13

Mid-century vintage kitsch is back with a vengeance, and Sillisculpts take us on our silliest journe

155 Ball-Jointed Dolls

2021/1/6

Join the Antiques Freaks for a casual chat about contemporary collectible sculpture!

We return to the anonymous Victorian authority on fashion to hear his thoughts concerning the indisp

153 Knee-Hugger Elves

2020/12/23

Do you love mid-century kitsch but wish it had more spontaneous combustion? Do you want your childre

152 Action Figures with Adam!

2020/12/16

'Tis the season for toys! Adam (@liladam87) joins the Antiques Freaks to chat about action figure co

We are joined by musician extraordinaire and upcycling artist Andrew C. Marshall for a casual chat a

150 Toleware

2020/12/2

A listener suggestion brings us to Toleware! Painted tin from the Pennsylvania Dutch, amongst others