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This week on Framed, we investigate a small-time crime with big-time audacity.
It starts with a guy, a girlfriend, and a suspicious amount of stolen goods â all stashed neatly inside his mumâs house. From an old belt buckle to vintage books and rare collectibles, this bizarre love story turned criminal enterprise leaves us asking: what canât you fit in a suburban lounge room?
We unpack the petty, the planned, and the downright weird in this modern-day heist
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Wolfgang Beltracchi: The Greatest Art Forger of Our Time?
He fooled the experts. He conned the galleries. He made millions painting in the styles of long-dead masters â and got away with it for decades.
This week on Framed, we dive into the chaotic and captivating world of Wolfgang Beltracchi, one of the most successful (and stylish) art forgers in history. From falsified provenance to perfectly âagedâ canvases, Beltracchi didnât just replicate â he reinvented the art of deception.
What does it mean to fake a masterpiece? Is forgery itself a kind of art? And why did the art world want to believe him?
We trace the brushstrokes of his most notorious cons â and the downfall that finally brought him down.
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This week, things get extra fabulous on Framed. Joel and Steph debrief the Met Gala.
Weâre talking feathers, fashion, and a potential possession of a horny hat. Steph also has an existential crisis over steam punk.
Come for the fashion, stay for the chaos â and yes, we describe the outfits like weâre on the red carpet with our eyes closed.
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This week, Joel takes the wheel and invites you to jump on board a spooky ride through historyâs most cursed artifacts. From ancient mummies and the legend of the Hope Diamond to the fiery fate of Pompeii â and yes, the theory that a mummy mightâve sunk the Titanic (??) â weâre diving headfirst into the eerie, the infamous, and the maybe-too-haunted-to-own.
Would you keep a cursed object in your house? Are curses real, or just a good story with excellent PR? And what happens when history and superstition collide?
Join us for a rollicking, ridiculous, and slightly cursed episode of Framed.
đď¸ Spooky history meets pop culture chaos.
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This week on Framed, we gather around the break room water cooler and accidentally turn our pop culture intro into a full-blown episode.
Welcome to the Steph and Joel Variety Hour â where we chat (on the clock, of course) about everything from the upcoming conclave to Katy Perry heading to space and Jodi Sivaâs unexpected turn in the Big Brother house.
Unfiltered, unscheduled, and a little unhinged â it's your new favourite pop culture catch-up with a Framed twist.
đ Perfect for fans of pop culture deep dives, chaotic conversations, and the art of professional procrastination.
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The photocopier is broken and we can't get onto IT at Framed HQ so we are on hold till next week. So you don't miss us too much we are bringing an old ep from season 1 out of the filing cabinets. This is one of our most downloaded episodes - so if you missed the meeting last time, tune in for this one.
sincerely
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In this thrilling episode of Famed, Steph and Joel dive into the high-stakes world of art theft with the jaw-dropping story of the heist at the National Museum in Stockholm. This episode has it allâexplosions, priceless art, and a getaway fit for the movies. Chatting about Y2K, titanic and also did someone say Gene Parmesan?
Join us as we unpack the dramatic events of December 22, 2000, when armed robbers executed one of the most daring art heists in history.
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đľď¸ââď¸ The 10 Missing Days of Agatha Christie: Mystery, Scandal, or Stunt? đľď¸ââď¸
In 1926, bestselling crime author Agatha Christie vanished without a trace. For ten days, the world searched. Her car was found abandoned. A national manhunt was launched. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle even brought in a psychic.
When she reappeared, Christie claimed to remember nothing.
In this episode of Framed, we unravel one of the most perplexing real-life mysteries in literary history. Was it a mental breakdown? A calculated escape from scandal? Or a plot twist worthy of her own novels?
Grab your magnifying glass â weâre diving into the disappearance that shocked the world and still stirs conspiracy theories today.
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đ˘ Inside Disneyâs Dark Side: The Animatronics of EPCOT & The Curious Case of Buzzy đ˘
From the magic of animatronics to a real-life heist straight out of Tomorrowland â this episode of Framed dives into the fascinating world of Disneyâs most iconic robots. We explore the history of EPCOTâs cutting-edge animatronics, the cultural impact of figures like Dreamfinder and Figment, and the bizarre disappearance of Buzzy, a beloved character from the now-defunct Cranium Command attraction.
Who stole Buzzy? Why do people risk everything to steal from the âMost Magical Place on Earthâ? And what does this say about fandom, nostalgia, and obsession?
Join us for a deep-dive into Disney lore, theme park crime, and the eerie reality of abandoned attractions.
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The paintings are gone. The guards are tied up. And over $500 million worth of artwork has vanished into thin air.
In Part 2 of our deep dive into the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum heist, Joel and Steph unpack the suspectsâsome shady, some surprisingâand the tangled web of theories, mob ties, and mystery deaths that followed. From questionable security guards to eccentric career criminals, this episode explores who might have pulled off the biggest unsolved art theft in modern history⌠and why the case remains open over 30 years later.
No arrests. No recoveries. No closure.
Was it an inside job? A mob cover-up? Or the perfect crime?
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In the early hours of March 18, 1990, two men dressed as police officers entered Bostonâs Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum and walked out with over $500 million worth of art. The crime scene was bizarre. The guards were found tied up in the basement. The stolen pieces included masterpieces by Rembrandt, Vermeer, Manet, and othersânone of which have ever been recovered.
In part one of this two-part series, Joel and Steph dive into the events of that night, exploring how the theft unfolded, what was taken, and why this remains the most valuable art heist in modern history. They explore the strange choices made by the thieves, the details left behind, and the early theories that gripped the public and baffled investigators.
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Pop star Katy Perry wanted to buy a stunning Los Angeles convent for a cool $14.5 million. The only problem? The nuns who lived there didnât want her to have itâand they were willing to take the fight all the way to court.
What started as a simple real estate deal spiraled into a legal and moral battle of biblical proportions, involving the Vatican, shady contracts, and a courtroom collapse that shocked everyone.
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A long-lost painting turns up in the most unexpected placeâa 1999 kidsâ movie. Thatâs right, an art historian watching Stuart Little spotted a missing masterpiece casually hanging in the background of a scene.
This episode, Joel takes the wheel as we dive into the bizarre and hilarious true story of how a priceless painting vanished, reappeared on a Hollywood film set, and somehow went unnoticed for years.
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During WWII, Hitler stole more art than any thief in historyâlooting entire museums, private collections, and churches to fill his dream museum. While the Nazis ransacked Europe, a secret team of museum curators, art historians, and soldiersâThe Monuments Menârisked their lives to track down and recover thousands of stolen masterpieces before they were lost forever.
In this episode of Framed, Steph and Joel uncover:
đď¸ How Hitlerâs obsession with art led to the biggest cultural theft in history
đ¨ The insane lengths the Nazis went to, from fake auctions to art-burning bonfires
đŁ The Nazi plan to blow up priceless masterpieces
đľď¸ââď¸ The Monuments Menâs real-life Indiana Jones mission to save the world's greatest art
Some of these masterpieces were saved. Some are still missing today.
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You didn't think we would leave you hanging for too long did you? Your weekly dose of art, crime and whatever else we decide to talk about is back!
Season 2 of Framed starts March 5th.
Catch up on all previous episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube!
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Itâs the grand finale, folks! Joel and Steph are wrapping up 2024 with a countdown of their top 5 pop culture moments that shook the world. From watching a truly cursed Willy Wonka experience on the sidelines, to strutting through and talking about explosive fashion runways, and yes, even dissecting the yearâs headline-making election, weâre spilling all the cultural tea. This season finale is your backstage pass to the wildest, weirdest, and most unforgettable events of the year. Tune in, laugh, gasp, and relive the madness with us one last time before we close out 2024.
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This week on Framed, weâre unwrapping the bizarre story of the âKim K Mummy.â Yes, you read that rightâKim Kardashian and an ancient Egyptian mummy have crossed paths in the strangest of ways. Join Steph and Joel as they dig into the mysterious acquisition that led to one of the worldâs most famous reality TV stars being unwittingly linked to a smuggled artifact. How did a priceless mummy end up on the red carpet? Who was behind this high-stakes antiquities trade? And what does this strange tale reveal about the dark underbelly of the museum world?
Tune in to discover how ancient history, celebrity culture, and international crime converged to create one of the oddest stories in the art and antiquities world. Donât miss this deep dive into the Kim Kardashian mummy controversyâyou wonât believe how all the pieces fit together.
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Weâre dusting off the cobwebs for The Lost Episode! This week, Joel and Steph take you back to an early recording all about Van Gogh and the infamous theft of his painting Poppies in Egypt. Itâs a story filled with high drama, missing masterpieces, and a mystery that still hasnât been solved. How does a priceless Van Gogh disappear in broad daylight? Why has this painting never been recovered? And whatâs the deal with Egyptâs art theft history?
Join us as we revisit this early gem and dive into one of the most baffling art heists in modern history.
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In this episode of Framed, Canvas Cuffs and Other Stuffs, weâre diving into the murky waters of copyright law and its impact on art and music. From Jeff Koons' controversial sculptures to the legal battles faced by pop icons like Bowie and Marvin Gaye, we unpack the complexities of intellectual property, ownership, and the fine line between inspiration and infringement.
How far can an artist or musician push the boundaries of originality before crossing into the realm of copying? We explore landmark legal cases, the rules that govern creativity, and what happens when iconic works of art and music collide with the law. Whether you're a creator or just a fan of pop culture, this episode will give you a new perspective on what it means to own an idea.
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In this episode, we dive deep into the notorious story of Han van Meegeren, the master forger who fooled the art world with his "lost" Vermeer paintings. Was it pure genius or just an elaborate con? Join us as we explore the clever tricks, high-stakes gambles, and the mind of a man willing to do anythingâincluding prison timeâto escape the consequences of his fakes.
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In this wild episode of Framed, weâre diving into the unbelievable true story of the American Animals heistâa reckless, real-life art theft pulled off by four college students in Kentucky. Joel and Steph unravel the bizarre chain of events that led these privileged kids to attempt one of the most audacious heists in U.S. history. From meticulously planning their Oceanâs 11-style robbery to their absolute chaos in execution, this episode has it all: fake mustaches, missteps, a lady named Gooch and a plot twist you wonât see coming.
How did these wannabe criminals go from campus life to FBI's Most Wanted? Tune in to find out!
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