Framed: Canvas, Cuffs & Other Stuffs
A true crime podcast for art school dropouts and gallery gossips.
Hosts Steph and Joel dig into the wildest stories the art world has to offer — from million-dollar heists to forgery fiascos, cursed paintings, and museum drama that would make Gossip Girl blush. It’s art history, but make it chaotic, queer, and criminal.
🎨 Visual art, crime, and pop culture collide
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A podcast about the world of art and all the crime that happens there. Steph and Joel make art history a little less boring a little more pop culture.
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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 S…
In the early hours of March 18, 1990, two men dressed as police officers entered Boston’s Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum and walked out with over $500 million worth of art. The crime scene was bizar…
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 didn’t want her to have it—and they were willing to take the figh…
A long-lost painting turns up in the most unexpected place—a 1999 kids’ movie. That’s right, an art historian watching Stuart Little spotted a missing masterpiece casually hanging in the background o…
During WWII, Hitler stole more art than any thief in history—looting entire museums, private collections, and churches to fill his dream museum. While the Nazis ransacked Europe, a secret team of mus…
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.
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It’s 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 …
This week on Framed, we’re unwrapping the bizarre story of the “Kim K Mummy.” Yes, you read that right—Kim Kardashian and an ancient Egyptian mummy have crossed paths in the strangest of ways. Join S…
We’re 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. It’s a st…
In this episode of Framed, Canvas Cuffs and Other Stuffs, we’re diving into the murky waters of copyright law and its impact on art and music. From Jeff Koons' controversial sculptures to the legal b…
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? …
In this wild episode of Framed, we’re diving into the unbelievable true story of the American Animals heist—a reckless, real-life art theft pulled off by four college students in Kentucky. Joel and S…
Brooms, potions, and spells—oh my! This week on Framed, Steph delves into the world of witches, from historical lore to infamous trials and the mysterious women accused of witchcraft through the ages…
Get ready for a spine-tingling ride in this week’s episode of Framed! Steph and Joel dive deep into the world of Ed and Lorraine Warren—the legendary ghost-hunting couple behind some of the most famo…
This week, Framed dives into the chilling world of cursed music with Joel as your guide. From melodies rumored to have been cursed during creation to songs that spelled doom for the musicians behind …
Steph is back hosting this week’s Framed October Spooktacular, and we’re diving into the mysterious case of the missing ruby slippers. One of the most famous pieces of Hollywood memorabilia—Judy Garl…
Get ready for chills as Joel hosts Framed for the first time in our October Spooktacular series! This week, we're diving into the eerie world of haunted paintings. From possessed children to the ghos…
For the next two weeks we are taking a little break and waiting for the oil paint to dry. In the mean time we are bringing back your favourite episodes, so if you missed it the first time it's time t…
For the next two weeks we are taking a little break and waiting for the oil paint to dry. In the mean time we are bringing back your favourite episodes, so if you missed it the first time it's time t…
In this electrifying episode of Framed, Steph and Joel take you on a thrilling journey to 1986 Melbourne, where one of the most audacious art heists in history unfolds. The target? The Weeping Woman …