Antiques Freaks

Do You Have an Inferiority Complex? What’s your PQ? (Ladies' Home Journal, January 1949)

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:06:49 -0500

The Antiques Freaks take a vintage quiz to determine our Personality Quotient, or PQ. Plus! Unsolicited opinions on Cats the Musical.

Vintage Hot Glue Guns and the History Thereof

Wed, 27 May 2026 13:27:17 -0500

It’s like we always say: get hot and get glued.

Are You Fun to be With? What’s your PQ? (Ladies' Home Journal, January 1949)

Wed, 20 May 2026 09:52:00 -0500

Can you feel at ease when there is a slight pause in the conversation? Can you get in a “party mood” with last year’s best dress for this year’s big date? And what are your feelings on Hedy Lamarr? The Antiques Freaks dive into mid-century ephemera and take a vintage quiz to determine our Personality Quotient, or PQ.

Ch. 60 - Varney the Vampire, or, The Feast of Blood (1845)

Wed, 13 May 2026 14:55:28 -0500

And I said, "What about... breakfast at Varney's?"

Varney the Vampire is a genuine penny dreadful, read aloud one chapter per week just like the original Victorian audience would do for the authentic 1840s coffeehouse experience.

To instantly unlock over a hundred more chapters (literally), check out our Patreon.

Van Briggle Pottery

Wed, 06 May 2026 09:23:30 -0500

This week, Dee tells all about the Arts and Crafts ceramics artist that revived ancient glazing practices to create the longest-continually-operating pottery in America—plus, unsolicited financial advice.

Ephemera Party with Elizabeth McLeod from Auction Waves

Fri, 01 May 2026 10:04:52 -0500

From phone books to Civil War letters to ancient Kraft macaroni, Elizabeth McLeod of the Auction Waves podcast takes the Antiques Freaks on a journey through ephemera. Watch out for alligators.

Elizabeth McLeod brings to Auction Waves over forty years of experience as an author, editor, journalist, broadcaster, audio producer, researcher, and collector, with a specialty in American culture of the first half of the 20th Century. She has appeared as a guest expert on television programs ranging from PBS's "History Detectives" to "The American Experience," as well as on NPR and the BBC. Over the past thirty years she has written over five thousand scripts for the daily CBS Radio Network feature "Sound*Bytes." When not engaged in deep dives of research, she has been known to take on acting roles, both in radio and on the stage, and is also accomplished in the preservation and use of antique electronics and audio equipment—including the gear she uses to record each episode of Auction Waves.

Ch. 59 - Varney the Vampire, or, The Feast of Blood (1845)

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:39:27 -0500

Wherein Jack Pringle's true strength is revealed!

Varney the Vampire is a genuine penny dreadful, read aloud one chapter per week just like the original Victorian audience would do for the authentic 1840s coffeehouse experience.

To instantly unlock over a hundred more chapters (literally), check out our Patreon.

The Final Chapter - The College Freshman’s Don't Book (1910)

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:39:16 -0500

Discover astonishing truths about yourself through The Devil Wears Prada fanfiction and more in this tome of Edwardian university advice!

Ch. 58 - Varney the Vampire, or, The Feast of Blood (1845)

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:09:28 -0500

Our friends Daniel and Jon join us for a chapter wherein Jack Pringle arrives drunk.

Varney the Vampire is a genuine penny dreadful, read aloud one chapter per week just like the original Victorian audience would do for the authentic 1840s coffeehouse experience.

To instantly unlock over a hundred more chapters (literally), check out our Patreon.

Liddle Kiddles

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 08:28:58 -0500

From beloved baby boomer dolls of the 1960s to the 1990s revival millennials adored, it’s the Liddle Kiddle dolls!

Ch. 57 - Varney the Vampire, or, The Feast of Blood (1845)

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 11:39:16 -0500

Our friend Tarra rejoins us for a chapter wherein Admiral Bell and Mr. Chillingworth are left alone to watch over the abandoned Bannerworth Hall.

Varney the Vampire is a genuine penny dreadful, read aloud one chapter per week just like the original Victorian audience would do for the authentic 1840s coffeehouse experience.

To instantly unlock over a hundred more chapters (literally), check out our Patreon.

Paste Jewelry and Gems

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 15:25:35 -0500

From Netflix’s Bridgerton to Ridley Scott’s Napoleon, the Antiques Freaks tell all about the rare antique that Dee won’t eat.

The Romance of Mass Market Paperbacks

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 10:55:14 -0500

An Unwarranted Market Prediction brought to you by Antiques Freaks, featuring clinch covers, bodice rippers, and a very particular brand of mass-market pulp paperback oft overlooked by vintage and antiquarian booksellers.

Wuthering Heights (2026)

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 10:33:39 -0500

Emerald Fennell has thoroughly Wuthered our Heights. Let's get into it.

Organizations and Friends - The College Freshman’s Don't Book (1910)

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:11:43 -0500

How to make friends and influence people? Consider sitting down and shutting up! All this and more in this tome of Edwardian university advice.

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

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 11:04:28 -0500

Our friend Olivia rejoins us for the chapter wherein the Bannerworths FINALLY LEAVE THE DAMN HALL! (Except for George, who is left behind Home Alone style.)

Varney the Vampire is a genuine penny dreadful, read aloud one chapter per week just like the original Victorian audience would do for the authentic 1840s coffeehouse experience.

To instantly unlock over a hundred more chapters (literally), check out our Patreon.

Egg Beaters - Antique, Vintage, Manual, and Hand-Crank

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 17:33:40 -0500

To stiff peaks, you say? (Alternatively, “Archimedes screw? I ‘ardly know ‘er!”)

The Beetle Hunter by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (with Terrible Book Club!)

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 05:04:00 -0500

Wanted: beetle hunk available for 24/7 free use, $20/day. It’s another wild story from the author of Sherlock Holmes, read aloud with commentary from our friends Chris and Paris of Terrible Book Club!

On Lectures - The College Freshman’s Don't Book (1910)

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 13:41:00 -0500

Do you really need to do all the assigned reading? How about performance enhancers in an academic setting? And what becomes of those students who fail to devote themselves to learning? Find out all that and more in this tome of Edwardian university advice!

Car Vases, Hearse Vases, and Limo Vases

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 10:26:35 -0500

Wherein a new record is set for most times Ken says “oh no” in a single episode! Welcome to interior design for early automobiles.

Ch. 55 - Varney the Vampire, or, The Feast of Blood (1845)

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 14:10:04 -0500

Our friend James Wake returns for a thrilling chapter of wacky larks with the lads!

Varney the Vampire is a genuine penny dreadful, read aloud one chapter per week just like the original Victorian audience would do for the authentic 1840s coffeehouse experience.

To instantly unlock over a hundred more chapters (literally), check out our Patreon.

Dress and Dining - The College Freshman’s Don't Book (1910)

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 07:33:00 -0500

Throw off that tall hat and don’t you dare grow a beard! How does advice to incoming university students fare after over a hundred years? Tune in to find out!

Antiques Cozy Mystery - The Cat Who Turned On and Off by Lilian Jackson Braun

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 05:20:00 -0500

A former crime reporter stumbles into a thriving antiques underworld in this cozy mystery featuring cats—a startlingly warm and vivid portrait of a culture we know well.

Ch. 54 - Varney the Vampire, or, The Feast of Blood (1845)

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 10:36:30 -0500

“Do you know anything of yonder fire?”

“Yes: I do know it is a fire.”

Varney the Vampire is a genuine penny dreadful, read aloud one chapter per week just like the original Victorian audience would do for the authentic 1840s coffeehouse experience.

To instantly unlock over a hundred more chapters (literally), check out our Patreon.

Kissing Balls

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 11:55:35 -0500

Our most blasphemous episode yet! Learn all about the Christmas mistletoe decorating tradition that is definitely Victorian, probably Georgian, and almost certainly not medieval.

Antiques Fraud: Gone with the Wind Lamps

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 12:34:48 -0500

An alternative to the more practical kerosene hurricane lamps—and more properly called parlour lamps or chamber lamps—it’ll take more than a stiff breeze to knock these 19th century marvels over. But what are they, really? And where did they come from? Who sent them? What do they want? Plus, Dee’s true feelings on Fenton.

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

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 10:06:25 -0500

Our friends Abracadaniel and Jon (from our Magic: the Gathering episode!) rejoin us for a thrilling chapter which the author claims will contain THE DESTRUCTION OF SIR FRANCIS VARNEY'S HOUSE BY FIRE. —THE ARRIVAL OF THE MILITARY, AND A SECOND MOB.

Varney the Vampire is a genuine penny dreadful, read aloud one chapter per week just like the original Victorian audience would do for the authentic 1840s coffeehouse experience.

To instantly unlock over a hundred more chapters (literally), check out our Patreon.

Kit-Cat Clocks

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 11:34:19 -0500

The tail twitches and the eyes slide side-to-side as time slips by… Join us for a dip into the wild and wonderful world of mid-century kitsch with Kit-Cat Clocks!

Ch. 52 - Varney the Vampire, or, The Feast of Blood (1845)

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 12:42:05 -0500

Our friend Tarra (who is definitely not a vampire) returns to tackle the fifty-second chapter of Varney the Vampire, wherein the chapter title promises The Interview Between the Mob and Sir Francis Varney, the Mysterious Disappearance, and the Wine Cellars.

Varney the Vampire is a genuine penny dreadful, read aloud one chapter per week just like the original Victorian audience would do for the authentic 1840s coffeehouse experience.

To instantly unlock over a hundred more chapters (literally), check out our Patreon.

The College Freshman’s Don't Book (1910)

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 17:56:43 -0500

How does advice to incoming university students fare after over a hundred years? (Content Warning for irreverent discussion of historical hazing deaths.)

Wade Whimsies

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 09:42:58 -0500

“Furthermore, the circus strongman must be destroyed.” - Cato the Elder, probably.

Ch. 51 - Varney the Vampire, or, The Feast of Blood (1845)

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 19:46:17 -0500

The attack upon the vampyre's house, the story of the attack, the forcing of the doors, and the struggle!

Varney the Vampire is a genuine penny dreadful, read aloud one chapter per week just like the original Victorian audience would do for the authentic 1840s coffeehouse experience.

To instantly unlock over a hundred more chapters (literally), check out our Patreon.

Micro Machines

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 19:17:11 -0500

Maximize your car-per-car with our macro episode on Micro Machines!

The Marital Rating Scale - Wife Edition (1930)

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 15:57:22 -0500

What did it take to be a good wife by the standards of 1930s America, as set forth by George W. Crane (Ph.D., M.D.), cofounder of the Scientific Marriage Foundation? Does an Antiques Freak pass the test? Tune in to find out! (And thanks to Sahrall on the Patron exclusive Antiques Freaks Friends Discord for the full and complete quiz!)

Ch. 50 - Varney the Vampire, or, The Feast of Blood (1845)

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 09:37:51 -0500

A cunning plan is crafted and foiled in this, the fiftieth chapter of Varney the Vampire!

Varney the Vampire is a genuine penny dreadful, read aloud one chapter per week just like the original Victorian audience would do for the authentic 1840s coffeehouse experience.

To instantly unlock over a hundred more chapters (literally), check out our Patreon.

Mason Jars and Ball Jars

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 13:56:02 -0500

Not just for hipster cold brew. Not just for farmhouse chic. There is so much more to Mason and the Ball Brothers. Tune in to learn all.

Ch. 49 - Varney the Vampire, or, The Feast of Blood (1845)

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 07:42:43 -0500

Our friend Olivia rejoins us for another thrilling chapter of Varney the Vampire! Check out Olivia's short speculative fiction, novels, and essays at ofcieri.com

Varney the Vampire is a genuine penny dreadful, read aloud one chapter per week just like the original Victorian audience would do for the authentic 1840s coffeehouse experience.

To instantly unlock over a hundred more chapters (literally), check out our Patreon.

Cocaine Wine and Bovril with the Pope

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 11:19:00 -0500

Just a quick lil dip into the history of Victorian medicine. What could go wrong?

The Marital Rating Scale - Husband Edition (1930s)

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 10:11:42 -0500

What did it take to be a good husband by the standards of 1930s America, as set forth by George W. Crane (Ph.D., M.D.), cofounder of the Scientific Marriage Foundation? Does an Antiques Freak pass the test? Tune in to find out! (And thanks to Sahrall on the Patron exclusive Antiques Freaks Friends Discord for finding the full and complete quiz!)

Ch. 48 - Varney the Vampire, or, The Feast of Blood (1845)

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 09:01:03 -0500

Our friend James Wake returns to tackle yet another chapter in the hefty tome of Varney the Vampire - The Stake and the Dead Body.

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 coffeehouse experience.

To instantly unlock over a hundred more chapters (literally), check out our Patreon.

Enamelware

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 11:26:55 -0500

Enamel where? Enamel here! This week we renew our feud with Martha Stewart and discuss everything there is to know about this trendy and oft-reproduced form of metal and glass design.

Labubus

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 09:17:34 -0500

Listen. We’re all aware that we as a society really whiffed it on Funko Pops. And Beanie Babies. And tulip bulbs. But surely, surely this time is different! Surely this is the collectible that doubles as a safe investment opportunity! Surely this designer art toy turned commercialized customization machine is just as good as cash in my mattress! Surely!

Ch. 47 - Varney the Vampire, or, The Feast of Blood (1845)

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 08:41:04 -0500

Our friends Abracadaniel and Jon (from our Magic: the Gathering episode) join us for another thrilling chapter of Varney the Vampire.

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 chapters (literally), check out our Patreon.

Tupperware

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 18:43:21 -0500

Tupperware? Tupper here! Midcentury designs and vintage plastics make it possible.

Coin Forgery and Medieval Surgery for Fun and Profit

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 01:26:00 -0500

So it’s 1403 CE and the future King Henry V of England has just taken an arrow to the face at the Battle of Shrewsbury. Can John Bradmore fix it? Tune in for a story plucked straight outta Shakespeare. (Content Warning for glib discussion of historical child endangerment, medical gore, and medieval attempts at self-harm.)

Ch. 46 - Varney the Vampire, or, The Feast of Blood (1845)

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 07:06:07 -0500

Our friend Tarra (wellntruly) returns for another thrilling chapter from our Varney vault! Will the Bannerworths finally leave the Hall? (No.)

To instantly unlock over a hundred more chapters (literally), check out our Patreon.

Ancient Coins with Dean Kinzer

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 15:46:10 -0500

Dean Kinzer of Kinzer Coins and the Ancient Coin Hour podcast chats with the Antiques Freaks about holding history in the palm of your hand.

The Dust Cloud by E.F. Benson (1906) with Terrible Book Club

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 10:11:24 -0500

Do you like antique and vintage cars? We can almost guarantee your affection for the automobile does not surpass—nay, does not nearly equal—the lust held by the notorious Edwardian author E.F. Benson. Thrill at this tale of haunted honking! Marvel at the myriad motors! Shrink with horror from a story somehow more sensual than anything tackled by Carnacki the Ghost-Finder! Featuring Chris and Paris of the Terrible Book Club podcast.

CONTENT WARNING for irreverent discussion of the passing of a fictional child and a fictional dog.

Corner Chairs

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 09:48:15 -0500

Do you know the old man in the corner? The Antiques Freaks go on a wild ride to track down an antiques furniture mystery.

Questions? Answers!

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 12:28:36 -0500

What are the worst antiques repair hacks? What Brimfield horror stories have we endured? And what's the next big antiques market trend? Answers to all these questions and more from your favorite Freaks! (Now hit 'em with the Brasso!)

Ch. 45 - Varney the Vampire, or, The Feast of Blood (1845)

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 01:02:00 -0500

Ken's microphone has perished after seven years of valiant service. In memoriam (and while we await shipment of a replacement) please enjoy this episode from our Varney vaults, wherein our dear friend O F Cieri returns for a chilling chapter of cracking coffins.

To instantly unlock over a hundred more chapters (literally), check out our Patreon.

The Edward Gorey House

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 11:52:37 -0500

Meet the mind behind the PBS Mystery—Coco Raymond and Freya Weil of the Edward Gorey House in Yarmouth, Massachusetts join the Antiques Freaks to tell all about the delightfully strange and weirdly cozy world of the (in)famous American collector, author, illustrator, playwright, set and costume designer.

The Marital Rating Scale (1930s)

Wed, 28 May 2025 01:31:00 -0500

Have you ever wondered what it might be like to wed an Antiques Freak? Wonder no more, as Ken and Dee take the Marital Rating Scale test developed in the 1930s by George W. Crane (Ph.D., M.D.), cofounder of the Scientific Marriage Foundation. Shout out to QuestionableAdvice on tumblr for this incredible, baffling, and incredibly baffling quiz.

Blue Mountain Pottery

Wed, 21 May 2025 01:48:00 -0500

This time for real and true! From ski lodge to angel fish, they’ve got it all—yes, it’s Blue Mountain Pottery, the mid-century modern ceramics sensation.

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

Wed, 14 May 2025 09:30:55 -0500

Waggles has arrived!

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Ch. 41, 42, and 43 - Varney the Vampire, or, The Feast of Blood (1845)

Wed, 14 May 2025 09:29:19 -0500

The interesting thing about the forty-first, forty-second, and forty-third chapters of Varney the Vampire is that they don't exist.

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The Zube Tube

Wed, 07 May 2025 01:36:00 -0500

It’s the hottest toy of the 1989 Christmas season and a retro sensation that’s sweeping the nation—the Ultimate Cosmic Sound Machine TM has landed on the podcast, leaving the Antiques Freaks frightened and confused. Where did it come from? What does it want? How did you find this? Who sent you?

T - The Sailor’s Word Book (1867) with Hannah

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 01:56:00 -0500

Tap the admiral. Timber-taster. Tom Astoners. Tumble up. All these nautical terms and more defined in this, the twentieth chapter of The Sailor’s Word-Book.

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

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 01:27:00 -0500

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.

To instantly unlock over a hundred more chapters (literally), check out our Patreon.

The New York Antiquarian Book Fair

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 01:38:00 -0500

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.

Revenge of the Horse of the Invisible - Carnacki the Ghost-Finder with Terrible Book Club

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 01:55:00 -0500

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.

Library Book Sale Haul

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 10:06:39 -0500

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!

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

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 10:02:40 -0500

Our friend Tarra joins us for another thrilling chapter - wherein the duel FINALLY ACTUALLY HAPPENS!

To instantly unlock over a hundred more chapters (literally), check out our Patreon.

Questionable Advice and Vintage Etiquette

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 11:15:49 -0500

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, check out the blog at: questionableadvice.tumblr.com

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

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 14:49:05 -0500

Wherein Jack Pringle and Chillingworth meet up with Varney to prepare for the OH GOD WHY IS MARCHDALE HERE!?

To instantly unlock over a hundred more chapters (literally), check out our Patreon.

Little Golden Books

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 10:36:50 -0500

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.

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

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 01:36:00 -0500

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.

To instantly unlock over a hundred more chapters (literally), check out our Patreon.

How to Increase the Value of Antiques and Collectibles

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:22:00 -0500

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

Blue Ridge Pottery

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 01:29:00 -0500

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.

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

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 10:07:01 -0500

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.

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

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 08:56:51 -0500

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!

To instantly unlock over a hundred more chapters (literally), check out our Patreon.

The Wonderful Collector of Oz with Dan Warren

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 15:54:22 -0500

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 you’ve never heard of, and hot tips for those seeking antique books in the wild. (Homestuck - the Oz of the modern age? Discuss.) Shout out to O F Cieri for bringing us to the Frankenstein exhibit.

You can watch Dan create gorgeous fantasy illustrations in real time on his YouTube channel @danwarren and check out his fantasy-comedy graphic novel at SteveLichman.com

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

Tue, 14 Jan 2025 08:32:54 -0500

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.

To instantly unlock over a hundred more chapters (literally), check out our Patreon.

Flower Frogs

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 11:34:30 -0500

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.

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

Wed, 01 Jan 2025 02:14:00 -0500

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 page-shuffling ASMR.)

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

Wed, 25 Dec 2024 01:26:00 -0500

Get into the holiday spirit with one of our favorite chapters of this Victorian penny dreadful, wherein Varney T-poses to assert dominance.

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Lost and Found in Cleveland with Keith Gerchak and Marisa Guterman

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 13:22:35 -0500

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 appraisal show.”

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

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 10:17:11 -0500

"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.

Victorian Etiquette Top 100 Listicle with Terrible Book Club

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 16:57:37 -0500

You can read a whole book full of 19th century etiquette… or you can read the hastily-tacked-on final chapter listing one hundred fun facts the author didn’t have space to include elsewhere. The Antiques Freaks are joined by the Terrible Book Club for some antique advice from the historical etiquette manual Frost’s Laws and By-Laws of American Society by S. A. Frost (published 1869).

(The editorial staff of Antiques Freaks are fully aware that “Victorian” does not accurately describe events and publications occurring in America as by the 19th century we had thoroughly thrown off the yoke of monarchy; however in the interest of SEO we are forced to title the podcast episode thus. Pray accept our deepest apologies.)

Ch. 32 - Varney the Vampire, or, The Feast of Blood (1845)

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 09:00:00 -0500

"Let no words combine to place it in a tangible shape to human understanding."

Please enjoy this episode from our Varney vaults! To instantly unlock over a hundred more chapters (literally), check out our Patreon.

Two Dollar Bills

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 11:11:37 -0500

We delve into numismatics and give you our two cents on the two dollar bill! What’s it worth? (About two dollars.) There is no such thing as a holofoil Thomas Jefferson.

Ch. 31 - Varney the Vampire, or, The Feast of Blood (1845)

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 10:17:42 -0500

Please enjoy this chapter from our Varney vaults, wherein the vampire cracks open a book-within-a-book!

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Questions? Answers!

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 01:03:00 -0500

This episode brought to you by mildew.

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

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 07:12:21 -0500

In the spirit of spooky season, please enjoy this adventure from our Varney vaults! Our friend Tarra joins us once again for another thrilling chapter of Varney the Vampire, wherein Admiral Bell and Flora Bannerworth revive the Hollandaise.

To instantly unlock over a hundred more chapters (literally), check out our Patreon.

Q - The Sailor’s Word Book (1867) - with special guest Hannah!

Wed, 23 Oct 2024 10:07:53 -0500

Queen’s cockpit. Quietus. Quilkin. Hannah Haverkamp rejoins the Antiques Freaks to delve into the quirkiest letter of the nautical alphabet.

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

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 01:37:00 -0500

Our dear friend O F Cieri joins us once again for another thrilling chapter of the Victorian penny dreadful Varney the Vampire, wherein we enter a dark dank dungeon and behold the mysterious prisoner within...

Check out O F Cieri's short speculative fiction and essays at ofcieri.com, and read her spooky alt-history novel BACKMASK!

Monster High Dolls

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 10:43:16 -0500

A spooky gateway drug to ball-jointed dolls! Enjoy this 2010s fashion doll collectible with a robust secondhand market and delight in many monster puns in honor of the Halloween season.

Lenox Spice Village

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 08:24:23 -0500

If you’ve already depressed yourself in looking up how much it cost to buy a house in the 1990s, consider doing the math for the price of a cottage! Once upon a time it was perfectly reasonable to spend the inflation-adjusted equivalent of fifty actual dollars on a single decorative spice jar for your proto-cottagecore kitchen. Now make it a whole set of spice jars sold through a subscription model and you too will understand their eldritch horror. At least they’re cute?

Ch. 28 - Varney the Vampire, or, The Feast of Blood (1845)

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 08:53:04 -0500

Behold! The twenty-eighth chapter of the Victorian penny dreadful Varney the Vampire, wherein we discover Mr. Marchdale's exculpation of himself, the search through the gardens, the spot of the deadly struggle, and the mysterious paper!

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348 UK Auctioneering with the Gavel and the Gabble

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 17:01:57 -0500

Harry and Simon of Windsor and Lyme Bay Auctions and The Gavel and the Gabble podcast join the Antiques Freaks for a chat about what we find most exciting in the antiques world of today.

You can hear more of Harry and Simon by subscribing to The Gavel and the Gabble wherever you find your fave podcasts!

Deck Chairs with Dr. Elizabeth Yuko

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 13:46:17 -0500

Dr. Elizabeth Yuko returns to educate the Antiques Freaks on the wild history of deck chairs - from tuberculosis sanitoria to the Adirondacks to the Titanic and beyond!

346 Ch. 27 - Varney the Vampire, or, The Feast of Blood (1845)

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 01:02:00 -0500

While Ken recuperates, please enjoy this episode from our Varney vaults - wherein we discover the noble confidence of Flora Bannerworth in her lover, her opinion of the three letters, and the Admiral's admiration!

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345 Women Silversmiths with Carolyn Law

Wed, 28 Aug 2024 10:19:59 -0500

Carolyn Law takes Dee and Ken on an adventure throughout the hidden history of women silversmiths! Including Hester Bateman, Anne Tanqueray, Clara Barck Welles, and Frances Macbeth Glessner. Carolyn is a personal property appraiser with a specialization in silver, English, Irish, American Colonial and Federal; a collector of 18th century English silver, particularly by women silversmiths; an author of articles on silver and appraisal practice in Silver Magazine; and a member of the UK Silver Society.

You can learn more about Carolyn and her work at CarolynLawAntiques.com

344 Ch. 26 - Varney the Vampire, or, The Feast of Blood (1845)

Wed, 21 Aug 2024 01:55:00 -0500

Please enjoy this chapter from our Varney vaults, wherein Charles Holland writes three letters - OR DOES HE!?

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343 Antiques Fraud! Earl Washington Woodblocks

Wed, 14 Aug 2024 01:29:00 -0500

Dee and Ken demonstrate a troubling lack of moral fiber in this fascinating tale of high art fraud! Once upon a time there was a truly excellent printmaker whose woodblock carvings and illustrations made viewers weep for their beauty. Unfortunately good art doesn’t pay. You know what does? Crime. Never apologize for your art.

342 The Terror (2018) - Historical Costuming with Hannah

Wed, 07 Aug 2024 01:40:00 -0500

Our old shipmate Hannah Haverkamp returns to regale us with the historical inspiration behind the costumes of The Terror! For all your age of sail, nautical, polar exploration, Victorian, historical-fiction-with-a-supernatural-twist needs. Featuring Royal Navy uniforms (and their lack of uniformity), Inuit engineering, and the thematic tragedy of Carnivale.

Hannah’s Sources

Parks Canada "Dressing For Arctic Expedition"
Terror Camp 2022 Keynote: Annie Symon (Costume Designer)
Terror Camp 2021 Panel D - Costuming: Alexa Figuerres (Uniforms and Undress), and Kit Barton (Carnivale)
"Tales of the Doomed Franklin Expedition Long Ignored the Inuit Side, But “The Terror” Flips the Script" - Kat Eschner, for Smithsonian
DRESSED TO KILL: BRITISH NAVAL UNIFORM, MASCULINITY, AND CONTEMPORARY FASHIONS 1748-1857 – Amy Miller
THE ROYAL NAVY 1790-1970 – Robert Wilkinson-Latham HOW TO READ A SUIT – Lydia Edwards

Ken’s Sources

Erebus by Michael Palin
Terrorspotting by Tealin on tumblr
every post collected under our Terror tag on tumblr

Dee’s Sources

‘Our ancestors returned home’: How a Chilkat robe made its way back to Southeast Alaska by Tripp J Crouse, KTOO
watching the ding-danged show The Terror (2018) season one on AMC

341 Ch. 25 - Varney the Vampire, or, the Feast of Blood (1845)

Wed, 31 Jul 2024 01:28:00 -0500

Wherein Admiral Bell serves up a shaggy fish story that proves Charles Holland got his authorship talent from his uncle.

Please enjoy this episode from our Varney Vaults! To instantly unlock over a hundred more chapters (literally), check out our Patreon.

340 Magic Lantern and Chromatropes

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 01:04:00 -0500

Back in MY day (read: 18th and 19th century) we had to make our OWN Netflix! Uphill! Both ways! With hand-painted frame-by-frame animations spinning around an open flame! Kids these days don’t know how good they have it, or how shockingly affordable these handcrafted works of mechanical art have become on the secondary market.

339 The Hall and Staircase - Decorative Electricity with a Chapter on Fire Risks (1891)

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 01:01:00 -0500

Victorian interior decorating, now with electricity! Paris of Terrible Book Club joins the Antiques Freaks for a deeper dive into our old friend Decorative Electricity. Where once we presented you a Sparknotes summary, we now give you the full text of Chapter Three: The Hall and Staircase. Join us, won’t you? Thank you.

338 Ch. 24 - Varney the Vampire, or, The Feast of Blood (1845)

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 01:22:00 -0500

"With a heightened colour she gently repulsed him."

Please enjoy this episode from our Varney Vaults! To instantly unlock over a hundred more chapters (literally), check out our Patreon.

337 Dough Boxes

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 01:38:00 -0500

When is a dough box not a dough box? Learn to tell the dough boxes from the doughn’t boxes with the Antiques Freaks!

336 Match Safes

Wed, 26 Jun 2024 01:33:00 -0500

Finally, a safe place for the Victorians to keep their matches. Now with attached knife!

335 Ch. 23 - Varney the Vampire, or, The Feast of Blood (1845)

Wed, 19 Jun 2024 01:07:00 -0500

Jack Pringle returns! Admiral Bell meets Sir Francis Varney face-to-face! The Hollandaise are disbanded (again)! All this and more in the twenty-third chapter of Varney the Vampire!

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334 Fruit Crate Labels

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 09:55:00 -0500

Happy June, everybody. The Antiques Freaks delve into the weird, wild, and wonderful world of vintage and antique produce crate labels to emerge from a twisted game with shocking treasures.

333 Questions? Answers!

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 01:01:00 -0500

You asked ‘em, we answered ‘em! Our listener questions episode covers such diverse topics as coastal grandpa, art glass, The Lighthouse, which antiques would be best for desert island survival, what item from today’s trash will become tomorrow’s treasure, how not to become a hoarder, which antiques trends surprised us, our antiques white whales, and where to find the best antiques in New England this summer!

332 Fairy Lamps

Wed, 29 May 2024 03:00:00 -0500

The burglar’s horror! If you’ve ever wanted to trap Tinkerbell in your own home, we have the Victorian glassware for you.

331 Ch. 22 - Varney the Vampire, or, The Feast of Blood (1845)

Wed, 22 May 2024 04:00:00 -0500

All we're saying is that nobody has ever seen Chillingworth and Jack Pringle in the same place at the same time.

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330 Guardian Serviceware

Wed, 15 May 2024 04:00:00 -0500

All hail the aluminum knight, defender of nutrition!

329 P - The Sailor’s Word Book (1867) with special guest Hannah!

Wed, 08 May 2024 04:00:00 -0500

What is a lobster? We just don’t know. But we’re pretty sure we know how to prevent scurvy with one weird trick that doctors don’t want you to know about. Keep a weather eye out for Beef Hardtack!

328 Ch. 21 - Varney the Vampire, or, The Feast of Blood (1845)

Wed, 01 May 2024 04:00:00 -0500

Wherein is foreshadowed the return of Chillingworth!

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327 Stretch Glass

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 04:00:00 -0500

Consider a variety of texture viewpoints in this controversial episode exploring both mold-blown and art glass. Or as we like to call it, Danger Play-Doh.

326 Barrister Bookcases

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 04:00:00 -0500

The greatest bookshelf ever invented! Perfect for lawyers and laypeople alike. And uniquely suited for apartment-dwellers and folks who live on the go. You want modular storage solutions with style? You want a barrister bookcase. Join us, won’t you? Thank you.

325 The Story of A Hundred Operas (1940)

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 04:00:00 -0500

Wherein the Antiques Freaks come into possession of a curious little book and recite the scintillating tale of Dinorah.

324 Seed Packets and Catalogues (Vintage and Antique)

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 04:00:00 -0500

It’s frog weather, y’all. Join us on our voyage to discover the root of scarcity.

323 Ch. 20 - Varney the Vampire, or, The Feast of Blood (1845)

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 04:00:00 -0500

Tarra (wellntruly) joins the Antiques Freaks for a very early draft of Interview with the Vampire.

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322 Pie Safes

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 04:00:00 -0500

Or as we like to call ‘em, the No-Rat Box. (Patent pending.) Tune in to learn all about this Pennsylvania Dutch and/or Mennonite and/or Amish handmade furniture classic.

(Rivalry ENDED with Martha Stewart! Now PIONEER WOMAN is our new nemesis.)

321 O - The Sailor’s Word Book with Hannah!

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 04:00:00 -0500

Orlop. Over-boyed. To open lower deckers. Out-licker. Special guest Hannah Haverkamp joins the Antiques Freaks to help define all these nautical terms and more!

(Press-Ganged into His Majesty's Royal Navy by One Direction. 150k words, Chapter 1/?)

(Henry Peglar sails by either tack, pass it on.)

320 Princess Gwenevere and the Jewel Riders Toys

Wed, 06 Mar 2024 04:00:00 -0500

90s kids remember. 90s kids will always remember. 90s kids have tried to forget but nothing will scrub this toy commercial jingle from their heads.

With bonus valuations for vintage TV Guide magazines.

319 Vinaigrette Boxes

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 04:00:00 -0500

Move over, pomanders - there’s a new stink in town!

318 Questions and Answers

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 09:38:29 -0500

The Antiques Freaks are answering YOUR listener questions! From obscure blow molds to painful Victorian literature and everything between and beyond. What is Myrtle the Beetle and why is she so friend-shaped? What do Dee and Ken want buried with them when they die? What whimsical nonsense do they have planned for listeners in a post-Varney-the-Vampire podcasting landscape? Inquiring minds must know.

317 Ch. 19 - Varney the Vampire, or, The Feast of Blood (1845)

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 04:07:00 -0500

While Dee recovers from surgery, please enjoy this episode from our Varney vaults. Our friend Olivia rejoins us for Charles Holland's NaNoWriMo project, aka The Count of Monte Crisco.

Check out Olivia's short speculative fiction and essays at ofcieri.com, and buy her spooky novels LORD OF THUNDERTOWN and BACKMASK!

To instantly unlock a hundred more chapters (literally), check out our Patreon.

316 Blenko Glass

Wed, 07 Feb 2024 04:00:00 -0500

Dee puts Ken in the torment nexus to teach him all about mid-century mod art glass. Someone free him. Please.

315 N - The Sailor’s Word Book with special guest Hannah! (1867)

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 04:47:00 -0500

Nancy Dawson. Neptune’s goblets. North-West Passage.Nuts of an anchor. All these nautical terms and more defined at long last in this, the Nth chapter of the Sailor’s Word Book! (With special guest Hannah Haverkamp.)

314 Ch. 18 - Varney the Vampire, or, The Feast of Blood (1845)

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 04:00:00 -0500

You're not wamping high enough. You need to wamphigher.

Our friends Chris and Paris from the Terrible Book Club podcast join us for the arrival of Admiral Bell and Jack Pringle at Bannerworth Hall and a wild ride through the particulars of Charles Holland's inheritance.

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313 Butter Pat Dish

Wed, 17 Jan 2024 04:30:00 -0500

Our most contentious episode yet! Does your kitty, ferret, or hedgehog require a fancy lil dish for their fancy lil dinner? Consider, the humble butter pat.

312 Antiques Predictions for 2024

Wed, 10 Jan 2024 15:11:23 -0500

Dee and Ken explore the forecast for the 2024 antiques market. Cottagecore? Shaker? Maximalism? Yes please!

311 The Getting Even of Tommy Dodd by William Hope Hodgson

Wed, 03 Jan 2024 04:19:00 -0500

Terrible Book Club is back to help the Antiques Freaks cope with William Hope Hodgson’s non-Carnacki fiction. Come for the crossdressing sailors, stay for the true story of how Dee got banned from the mantis shrimp facebook group.

310 Hess Trucks Toys

Wed, 27 Dec 2023 12:01:33 -0500

Wherein an oil baron sells collectible commercial products branded with his company name and logo out of the sheer goodness of his heart and not for any crude capitalist purposes. With bonus digressions into Polly Pocket and the Marx brothers.

309 Nutcrackers

Wed, 20 Dec 2023 04:00:00 -0500

Despite Ken’s grinching, Dee is determined to tell you all about the history of vintage and antique nutcrackers. (With bonus diversions into the absurdity of the Yankee Candle flagship store.)

308 M - The Sailor’s Word Book with special guest Hannah! (1867)

Wed, 13 Dec 2023 09:59:02 -0500

Hannah has rejoined the Antiques Freaks to delve into nautical nonsense! Marling-spike. Midshipman. Mollymauk. Mosquito fleet. With bonus diversions into Master & Commander, Moby-Dick, AMC’s cult horror hit The Terror (2018), and Dee’s insatiable hunger for mackerel.

307 Bottle Whimsy

Wed, 06 Dec 2023 04:00:00 -0500

A ship in a bottle is just the tip of the iceberg. Consider: an entire coal-mining enterprise bottled up, complete with miniature town celebrating industry atop whilst workers toil away below. Intrigued? Let’s get eensy-weensy with antique folk art.

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

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 04:00:00 -0500

Please enjoy this episode from our Varney vaults. Friendship ended with CHARLES HOLLAND. Now SIR FRANCIS VARNEY is our best friend.

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305 Rushton Rubber Face Dolls

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 12:17:00 -0500

Before Puppy Surprise, before Glow Worm, and well before Five Nights at Freddy’s, there were still more horrific plush toys with molded rubber faces. Dee loves ‘em! Ken hates ‘em! It’s time to delve into the strange Edwardian to mid-century kitsch of the Rushton Rubber Face Doll.

304 Syroco

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 12:18:15 -0500

Wood that is not wood. Regency that is not Regency. Particleboard and yet mold-injected. And Victorian? What the heck happened over at the Syracuse Ornamental Company? The Antiques Freaks are on the case!

303 Ch. 16 - Varney the Vampire, or, The Feast of Blood (1845)

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 04:00:00 -0500

Please enjoy this episode from our Varney vaults, wherein we rejoin Charles Holland and Flora Bannerworth in the garden of the manor for an "affecting" scene. But what effect will it have on the Antiques Freaks?

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302 Silver Hallmarks with Carolyn Law

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 09:45:06 -0500

A mystery no more! The Antiques Freaks chat silver hallmarks with Carolyn Law. Carolyn is a personal property appraiser with a specialization in silver, English, Irish, American Colonial and Federal; a collector of 18th century English silver, particularly by women silversmiths; an author of articles on silver and appraisal practice in Silver Magazine; and a member of the UK Silver Society.

You can learn more about Carolyn and her work at CarolynLawAntiques.com

301 Catherineholm Cookware

Wed, 25 Oct 2023 04:13:00 -0500

Come for the frank discussion of mid-century modern Scandinavian home goods, stay for tips on keeping your cats entertained and important reasons to not drink cadmium.

300 L - The Sailor’s Word Book (1867)

Wed, 18 Oct 2023 04:00:00 -0500

Land-shark. Loblolly-boy. Lubber’s hole. All these nautical terms and more defined in this thrilling chapter of The Sailor’s Word Book!

299 OfferUp

Wed, 11 Oct 2023 08:39:02 -0500

Why does Dee hate OfferUp? Strap in.

298 Ch. 15 - Varney the Vampire, or, The Feast of Blood (1845)

Wed, 04 Oct 2023 08:35:48 -0500

In the spirit of spooky season, please enjoy this episode from our Varney vaults! Our friend Tarra (wellntruly) joins us in uncovering the most unexpected development yet in the Varney case. Charles Holland has two gay uncles. And they've arrived to answer the all-important question: "Who the devil is Josiah Crinkles?"

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297 K - The Sailor’s Word Book (1867)

Wed, 27 Sep 2023 04:00:00 -0500

Kelf. Kitty-witch. Krang. All these nautical terms and more defined in this chapter of the Sailor’s Word Book!

296 Perfume Bottles

Wed, 20 Sep 2023 15:46:34 -0500

Bottles? For perfume? It's more likely than you think.

295 J - The Sailor’s Word Book (1867)

Wed, 13 Sep 2023 08:52:02 -0500

Jack Nasty-Face. Jibber the Kibber. Jolly Jumpers. All these nautical terms and more defined in this chapter of the Sailor’s Word Book!

294 Ch. 14 - Varney the Vampire, or, The Feast of Blood (1845)

Wed, 06 Sep 2023 04:39:25 -0500

While Dee recovers from a back injury, please enjoy this episode from our Varney vault—wherein Sir Francis Varney makes an offer Henry Bannerworth can't refuse.

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293 Antiques Fraud! Bogus Belt Buckles

Wed, 30 Aug 2023 09:38:57 -0500

In the 1960s, the antique belt buckle market was rocked by the sudden appearance of Gilded Age Tiffany belt buckles commemorating such diverse moments as the American Civil War and the construction of the Titanic. Where did they come from? Why were they here? What did they want? One intrepid angry belt buckle collector was determined to find out.

292 Tussy Mussy

Wed, 23 Aug 2023 08:34:46 -0500

Tussy-mussy. Poesy. Bouquet. Flower arrangement. You won’t believe where the Victorians want you to stick a miniature vase.

291 IKEA and West Elm on Facebook Marketplace

Wed, 16 Aug 2023 09:47:42 -0500

Does IKEA and West Elm furniture hold up? (No.) Does used IKEA retain value? (No.) Is West Elm worth the price, even second-hand? (No.) Join the Antiques Freaks for a rousing discussion of why you should spend your furniture dollars elsewhere. (With bonus diversions into the world of American Girl Dolls.)

290 Ch. 13 - Varney the Vampire, or, The Feast of Blood (1845)

Wed, 09 Aug 2023 09:00:08 -0500

Our heroes meet Sir Francis Varney face-to-face at last! But is he a vampyre? (Yes.)

We are joined this week by our dear friend Olivia! Check out her short speculative fiction and essays at ofcieri.com, and read her new book BACKMASK!

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289 Furby with Paris from Terrible Book Club

Wed, 02 Aug 2023 09:18:21 -0500

Behold, the Furby. Animatronic nostalgia or uncanny valley horror? What sort of aftermarket exists for these retro and vintage toys? And why do folks insist on making them long? Dee is joined by Paris of the Terrible Book Club podcast for this exploration into the weird and wild world of Furbies.

288 Antiques Fraud! Wendy Halstead Beard

Wed, 26 Jul 2023 04:00:00 -0500

When consignment goes just about as wrong as it can go, you get Wendy Halstead Beard and her high art photography gallery of fraud.

287 Old Books at the Westport Friends Book Fair

Wed, 19 Jul 2023 10:20:03 -0500

The Antiques Freaks went to a book fair! Tune in to hear about our haul, plus tips and tricks for finding cool vintage and antique books in the wild - including The Last Book on the Left; Dinotopia; N. C. Wyeth; autograph books; Moon-Cussers of Cape Cod; Arthur Rackham’s illustrated King Arthur; and the Witch of Wall Street herself, Hetty Green.

286 Ch. 12 - Varney the Vampire, or, The Feast of Blood (1845)

Wed, 12 Jul 2023 06:21:49 -0500

"Charles Holland, will you have a vampyre for your bride?"

While Ken's voice recovers from respiratory illness, please enjoy this episode from our Varney vaults!

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285 Q and A with Antiques Freaks

Wed, 05 Jul 2023 04:00:00 -0500

You asked, we answered! Dee and Ken sit down for a Q&A session with questions provided by listeners like you.

284 Hoosier Cabinets

Wed, 28 Jun 2023 08:57:57 -0500

Edwardian, Gilded Age, and Jazz Age furniture designers, against all odds, have produced something practical. The Hoosier cabinet - a charming vintage look perfect for kitchens of yesterday, today, and tomorrow!

283 Antiques Cryptid! Monteith

Wed, 21 Jun 2023 10:26:12 -0500

What are monteiths? It’s a silver punch bowl from the late 17th and early 18th centuries. But WHO is Monteith? We just don’t know. Or do we???

282 Magic Books with Abracadaniel

Wed, 14 Jun 2023 09:57:12 -0500

Daniel (as heard in our Magic: the Gathering episode) returns to teach the Antiques Freaks about a different kind of magic - the kind stored in ancient tomes that can only be found through secret covenants with ancient societies of tricksters. Y’know, magicians. Books with magician tricks in them. We swear we’re not doing real magic. Honest.

281 Danger! Taylor Swift Anti-Hero Plates

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 04:00:00 -0500

Once upon a time Corelle debuted a simple design of golden flowers and butterflies. For years they languished in the kitchen cabinets of unsuspecting households. Then everything changed when Taylor Swift released her Anti-Hero video. Now mid-century American dishes are the talk of the town. But is it safe? (No.)

280 Ch. 11 - Varney the Vampire, or, The Feast of Blood (1845)

Wed, 31 May 2023 07:22:58 -0500

Please enjoy this episode from our Varney vaults, wherein Charles Holland turns us all into Hollandaise.

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279 Faircroft’s Antiques - The Forbidden Crypt

Wed, 24 May 2023 04:00:00 -0500

Antiques in books? Sure. Antiques in movies? Why not. Antiques in video games? Now you have our attention! Join internationally-renowned antiques conservator Mia Faircroft in the Faircroft's Antiques series and learn how NOT to restore a medieval suit of armor.

278 Tape Measures

Wed, 17 May 2023 04:08:00 -0500

How do you measure a tape? Once upon a time we had to drag a chain across a field uphill both ways. But now with the modern convenience of a vintage or antique tape measure, we know precisely how long all our tapes are.

277 Ch. 10 - Varney the Vampire, or, The Feast of Blood (1845)

Wed, 10 May 2023 04:00:00 -0500

Due to a family emergency we are unable to post a regular episode this week. Instead, please enjoy this chapter from our Varney vaults, wherein an unexpected return plunges both characters and podcasters into hysterics.

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276 Cup Plates

Wed, 03 May 2023 04:00:00 -0500

From practical tea-time necessity to collectible glassware plague upon the local antiques industry, cup plates have gone on an incredible journey throughout history. Stay tuned for the laughing sheep!

275 Bridal Baskets

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 04:00:00 -0500

Dee has all the deets you could possibly want about bridal baskets just in time for wedding season. Ken has an actual real-life fever. Who will win? You, dear listener. Always you.

274 Lot No. 249 - Mummy Horror with Terrible Book Club

Wed, 19 Apr 2023 04:00:00 -0500

Once upon a time, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle wrote something besides Sherlock Holmes. (Shocking, we know.) What if you went to medical school in the 1880s and also your dormitory neighbor had an ancient Egyptian mummy? Chris and Paris have joined the Antiques Freaks to answer this most daring question. CONTENT WARNING for Victorian racism and Orientalism.

273 Lisa Frank

Wed, 12 Apr 2023 06:51:08 -0500

Frankly, she’s Lisa. Iconic rainbow graphic design from the 80s, 90s, 00s, and beyond! It’s vintage Trapper Keepers, stickers, pens, pencils, cookie jars, backpacks, and so much more—featuring beloved characters like Markie the unicorn, Rainbow the horse, Hunter the leopard, and also the weird Y2K aliens that no one likes to look at but everyone wants to own. Which one is worth three hundred bucks? Tune in to find out!

272 Antique Frames

Wed, 05 Apr 2023 04:00:00 -0500

When is the frame worth more than the picture within? Tune in for everything you’ve ever wanted to know about antique picture frames but were too afraid to ask!

271 Ch. 9 - Varney the Vampire, or, The Feast of Blood (1845)

Wed, 29 Mar 2023 04:00:00 -0500

A family emergency precluded this week’s regularly scheduled antiques. Instead, please enjoy this chapter from our Varney vaults, wherein leaving Flora alone at home with two guns was probably the best plan the Bannerworth brothers ever had.

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270 I, Sailor - The Sailor’s Word Book (1867)

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 04:00:00 -0500

Ice-bound. In the wind. Iron-sick. All these nautical terms and more defined in this chapter of the Sailor’s Word Book!

269 Rain Lamps

Wed, 15 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0500

20th-century kitsch turned 21st-century trend! Just watch that mineral oil drip down that fishing line and boggle at the price tag.

268 Garbageware and Texasware

Wed, 08 Mar 2023 04:00:00 -0500

Wherein Rachel Ray betrays the 20th-century plastics collecting community.

267 Ch. 8 - Varney the Vampire, or, The Feast of Blood (1845)

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 04:00:00 -0500

Please enjoy this chapter from our Varney vaults! Wherein Mr Chillingworth proves himself an ensemble dark horse as we get a crash course in Victorian grave-robbing.

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266 Circa Vintage with Chris

Wed, 22 Feb 2023 04:00:00 -0500

The Antiques Freaks venture out of the studio to record on location at Circa Vintage in New Bedford with owner and proprietor Chris! We chat about Brown’s Beach jackets, East-West Musical Instruments leathers, Bobby from Boston, supplying costumes for films and TV, the rewards of rescuing vintage clothes from the landfill, and how to cope with moths.

265 Sherlock Holmes and the Sussex Vampire - with Terrible Book Club!

Wed, 15 Feb 2023 04:00:00 -0500

Have you ever wanted to know what would happen if Sherlock Holmes encountered a vampire? Fortunately, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle has written that story. Unfortunately, he wrote it whilst deep in his “fairies are totally real you guys” phase. Chris and Paris of the Terrible Book Club join the Antiques Freaks in tearing apart Sherlock Holmes and The Adventure of the Sussex Vampire. Enjoy!

264 Pianos (And Why No One Wants Yours)

Wed, 08 Feb 2023 08:29:02 -0500

As a wise man once said, “Hand me that piano!” Tune in to find out how much an antique piano is worth (not much), what factors affect its value (very little), and what you can expect when you try to sell yours (absolutely nothing).

263 H - The Sailor’s Word Book (1867)

Wed, 01 Feb 2023 08:06:44 -0500

Hind-castle. Horn-fisted. Hurleblast. Haven-screamer. All these 19th century nautical terms and more defined in this chapter of The Sailor’s Word Book!

262 Our Flag Means Death - Historical Costuming with Hannah

Wed, 25 Jan 2023 04:00:00 -0500

Theatrical costume designer and age-of-sail enthusiast Hannah Haverkamp returns to Antiques Freaks to discuss the delightful and deliberate anachronisms in the historical costuming choices of HBO’s pirate comedy series Our Flag Means Death. What’s up with Oluwande’s crocs? Why does Black Pete wear a literal actual horseshoe for a belt buckle? How is Blackbeard the connective tissue between Mad Max and Judas Priest? And is the “rather exquisite cashmere” REALLY cashmere??? Tune in to find out!

261 The Creeping Man - Sherlock Holmes with Terrible Book Club

Wed, 18 Jan 2023 04:00:00 -0500

2023 - the year when all of Sherlock Holmes finally enters the public domain. To celebrate, Chris and Paris of the Terrible Book Club podcast have joined the Antiques Freaks to explore one of the worst canonical Holmes stories ever written, The Adventure of the Creeping Man.

260 Antiques Fraud! Sailor Valentines

Wed, 11 Jan 2023 08:28:39 -0500

Ken doesn’t believe in ancient aliens, but he does believe in sailor valentines. Dee is here to dispel him of that notion. Get the real scoop on 19th c. nautical crafts!

259 G - The Sailor’s Word Book (1867)

Wed, 04 Jan 2023 04:00:00 -0500

Galley-growlers. Galligaskins. Geo-graffy. Grog-blossom. All these nautical terms and more defined at last in this chapter of The Sailor’s Word Book!

258 Vintage Blow Mold Decorations

Wed, 28 Dec 2022 04:00:00 -0500

Now with 100% more lawn flamingos!

257 F - The Sailor’s Word Book (1867)

Wed, 21 Dec 2022 04:00:00 -0500

Fecket. Fire-Ship. Flogging the Glass. Fothering. All these nautical terms and more defined at last in this chapter of The Sailor’s Word Book!

Content warning for queer folks using the F-slur in a 19th century British nautical context.

256 Vintage Furs

Wed, 14 Dec 2022 04:00:00 -0500

Everything you could possibly want to know about the acquisition, selling, care, and collecting of antique and vintage furs.

Content warning for frank discussion of animal cruelty and death.

255 Ch. 7 - Varney the Vampire, or, The Feast of Blood (1845)

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 04:00:00 -0500

While Dee recovers from Covid, please enjoy this chapter from our Varney vaults. And consider this a friendly reminder to get vaccinated, wear a mask, and wash your hands.

To instantly unlock a hundred more chapters (literally), check out our Patreon for bonus episodes.

254 E - The Sailor’s Word Book (1867)

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 04:00:00 -0500

Ear-wigging. Eskippamentum. Eating the wind out of a vessel. All these terms and more defined by the Sailor’s Word Book - for all your antique etymological nautical needs!

253 Moon Dreamers with Monica

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 08:42:42 -0500

Monica joins the Antiques Freaks to chat about Hasbro’s short-lived, wildly creative, utterly baffling 1980s doll line, Moon Dreamers. (With special science lesson from Dr. Mike!)

252 Ch. 6 - Varney the Vampire, or, The Feast of Blood (1845)

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 04:00:00 -0500

While Ken works mandatory overtime at the day job, please enjoy this chapter from our Varney vaults! It’s wacky Victorian penny dreadful vampire action.

To instantly unlock a hundred more chapters (literally), check out our Patreon for bonus episodes.

251 Worthpoint with Founder and CEO Will Seippel

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 04:00:00 -0500

Will Seippel, Founder and CEO of the online antiques valuation resource Worthpoint, chats with the Antiques Freaks about all things antiques, vintage, collectibles, and dealing!

250 Antiques and Prop Styling with Robin Zachary

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 07:50:03 -0500

Prop stylist Robin Zachary joins the Antiques Freaks to chat antiques, photography, and how a touch of artistry and design can elevate vintage reselling.

Check out Robin’s book Styling Beyond Instagram for a wealth of tips and info about prop styling as a career or a skill to promote your own brand.

249 Jekyll & Hyde with Terrible Book Club

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 04:00:00 -0500

In 1888, playwrights raced (literally) to stage the first theatrical production of Robert Louis Stevenson’s instant classic horror novel. The results were… mixed. And today, Chris and Paris of the Terrible Book Club podcast have joined the Antiques Freaks and chosen to read for your pleasure the absolute worst version of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde. We have done problems.

248 Pink Ouija for Girls by Hasbro

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 04:00:00 -0500

Toy company mistake or lucrative yard-sale find? Only the GIRLS can decide! Talking boards. Witch boards. Spirit boards. Ouija. And now, thanks to the magic of modern marketing, available just for GIRLS!

247 Button Collecting with Jessie

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 14:15:57 -0500

Jessie of CherryColoredTwist joins the Antiques Freaks to talk all things antique and vintage buttons!

246 Varney the Vampire, Ch. 5

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 05:00:00 -0500

While Dee recovers at home from an unexpected ER trip, please enjoy this episode from our Varney vaults! The Antiques Freaks are joined by Chris and Paris of the Terrible Book Club podcast to take on the fifth chapter of the Victorian penny dreadful Varney the Vampire, or, The Feast of Blood. Just the thing to get you in that spooky season spirit!

245 Antique Apple Peeler Pricing - Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 05:00:00 -0500

Eric LaRocca’s novella Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke is a darling of the indie horror scene. Unfortunately we will be judging it on the merits of its antiques.

Content warning for discussions of fictional animal cruelty, gore, psychological abuse, self-harm, self-mutilation, suicide, and death.

244 Craigslist

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 08:41:14 -0500

How to buy and sell antiques on Craigslist - without getting murdered!

(You can BARELY tell that Ken is crawling his way through a cold.)

243 Big Thrift Energy with Virginia Chamlee

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 07:31:09 -0500

Vintage thrifter Virginia Chamlee (@vchamlee) joins the Antiques Freaks to talk about the joys of maximalist interior design, great thrift finds, and developing your own unique sense of style. Check out Virginia’s new book Big Thrift Energy wherever fine books are found!

242 Stanhopes

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 05:00:00 -0500

Take a tiny object. Put an even tinier lens inside that tiny object. And then, behind that tiny lens, put an even tinier picture. What have you got? A Stanhope!

241 The Sanitation Craze with Dr. Elizabeth Yuko

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 06:22:10 -0500

Dr. Elizabeth Yuko (The New York Times, The Atlantic, Architectural Digest) joins the Antiques Freaks to talk about the domestic science movement and the resulting sanitation craze of the late 19th and early 20th century!

(Content warning for discussions of historical child endangerment, illness, and death.)

240 Ch. 4 - Varney the Vampire, or, The Feast of Blood (1845)

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 04:00:00 -0500

Our dear friend Paris of the Terrible Book Club podcast joins us as we delve into the fourth chapter of Varney the Vampire, or, the Feast of Blood. Wherein Mr Marchdale becomes Daddy Marchdale yet remains a stranger, and Henry converses with a doctor in a closet. Cravats will be crumpled.

To instantly unlock a hundred more episodes of Varney the Vampire, check out our Patreon at patreon.com/antiquesfreaks!

239 Love Immortal - Antique Photography with Dr. Anthony Cavo

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 04:45:17 -0500

Dr. Anthony Cavo (Antique Trader) joins the Antiques Freaks to discuss his new book collecting antique photographs of dogs and their humans, Love Immortal. Learn about model dogs, how breeds have changed throughout the centuries, and antique Photoshop! (With a quick digression into post-mortem photography.)

Content warning for discussions of historical and present-day child death and childbirth mortality.

238 Antiques Fraud! The Cursed Chair with Terrible Book Club

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 05:00:00 -0500

Chris and Paris of the Terrible Book Club podcast join Dee to learn about Death Chair: The Chair That Kills People. From Unsolved Mysteries to Beyond Belief, legends of Busby's stoop chair or the Dead Man's Chair have haunted humanity since the 18th century. OR HAVE THEY???

237 Flip This Dollhouse with Nathaniel Ellis

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 05:01:00 -0500

Recorded on location in the biggest dollhouse shop in the world! Owner and proprietor Nathaniel Ellis joins the Antiques Freaks to talk all things dollhouses, miniatures, ABC’s The Fatal Flaw, HBO’s The Gilded Age, the benefits of running a physical storefront versus an online shop, and the simple delights of following one’s dreams.

236 Critical Role Collectibles (The Legend of Vox Machina)

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 05:00:00 -0500

Collectibles are not investments. Critical Role is not a publicly-traded company. Do not invest in Critical Role.

That said, here is how much some people have made by flipping Critical Role collectibles.

Talking points include: McFarlane Toys vs. Sideshow Collectibles, the Mollymauk Tealeaf limited edition figure, the Shaun Gilmore limited edition figure, the Legend of Vox Machina Kickstarter backer rewards, the Critical Role Tarot Set, the Chronicles of Exandria, and the first-ever piece of Critical Role merch.

235 Curious Objects with Benjamin Miller

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 05:00:00 -0500

Benjamin Miller of the Curious Objects podcast (The Magazine Antiques) joins the Antiques Freaks to discuss silversmithing, the unique challenges at the crossroads of antiques and podcasting, and the true value of antiques.

234 D - The Sailor’s Word Book (1867)

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 05:00:00 -0500

Dagger-knee. Delfyn. Double Dutch coiled against the sun. All this and more as we set sail once again on the Sailor’s Word Book to bring you the D!

233 Architectural Salvage with Joe Stren of Olde Good Things

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 05:00:00 -0500

Joe Stren from Olde Good Things joins the Antiques Freaks for a delightful chat about architectural salvage, upcycling, interior design, and how to preserve history, the environment, and your wallet all in one fell swoop!

232 Salt Cellars

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 05:00:00 -0500

Before the Shakers, there were the Cellars. Or Salt Pigs if you’re fancy.

231 Glass Shoes

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 06:38:12 -0500

What if Cinderella’s slippers were not only made of glass but also impractically sized? Introducing the little world of miniature glass shoes. Available now in hordes at literally any antique shop.

230 Antiques Fraud! Watermelon Sword Scandal (with Paris and Chris from Terrible Book Club)

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 05:00:00 -0500

Our friends Paris and Chris from the Terrible Book Club podcast join Dee to discuss the scoundrels who fooled Antiques Roadshow with a phony American Civil War sword appraisal - and more!

(Warning for discussions of child endangerment and death.)

229 Flying Solo by Linda Holmes

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 07:30:25 -0500

Linda Holmes joins the Antiques Freaks for a chat about her new book, Flying Solo - a cozy antiques mystery that is mysterious, cozy, and filled with antiques! Duck decoys ahoy.

228 C - The Sailor’s Word Book (1867)

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 05:00:00 -0500

Cabobbled. Caper-corner-way. Carpet-knight. Caulking-butt. All this and more as we set sail once again on the C of the Sailor's Word Book!

227 Cabbage Patch Kid Dolls

Wed, 25 May 2022 05:00:00 -0500

From beneath the cabbage leaves crawls a vintage toy unlike anything before or since. It's Cabbage Patch Kids, including Death Doll: The Doll That Eats.

(Warning for discussions of child endangerment, injury, and death.)

226 Black Velvet Paintings

Wed, 18 May 2022 05:00:00 -0500

From indigenous folk art to mid-century kitsch and on through contemporary art revival, it's everyone's favorite medium for wolves howling at moons whilst unicorns rear before waterfalls backed by rainbows.

225 Stoneware Crocks

Wed, 11 May 2022 05:00:00 -0500

What a crock!

224 The Mummy’s Foot by Théophile Gautier (1840)

Wed, 04 May 2022 05:00:00 -0500

Paris and Chris of the Terrible Book Club podcast join the Antiques Freaks as we dip our toes into early 19th century Egyptology fantasy!

223 Crackle Glass

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 05:00:00 -0500

From 16th century Venetian glassblowers to mid-century modern monstrosities, come with us on a journey through affordable decorative antique and vintage glassware with a special sparkling look! Don't tell anyone else about this podcast. Burn after listening.

222 - Haunted History with Andrew Hill of Seaside Shadows!

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 05:00:00 -0500

Andrew Hill of Seaside Shadows Haunted History Tours joins the Antiques Freaks to chat about ghosts, historic New England cemeteries, haunted antiques shops, and all things spooky!

You may notice some strange knocking sounds on Andrew's audio track. We've done our best to remove them, but some remain. We have no idea what caused them. Best we can tell, Andrew is just super haunted. Enjoy!

221 Varney the Vampire, Ch. 3 (1845)

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 05:00:00 -0500

Dee's computer crashed with all their notes on it, so while we sort that out, please enjoy the third chapter of the Victorian penny dreadful Varney the Vampire, or, The Feast of Blood.

To instantly unlock 80 more chapters of Varney, check out our Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/antiquesfreaks

220 Amberina

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 05:00:00 -0500

It's Dee's favorite glassware! Come learn about the beautiful golden sunset shades, with bonus diversions into the Mount Washington Glass Company of New Bedford, MA.

219 - The Hog (Carnacki the Ghost Finder with Terrible Book Club)

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 05:00:00 -0500

We've done it, we have! Chris and Paris from the Terrible Book Club podcast have rejoined us, and the Edwardian supernatural Sherlock Holmes knock-off is defeated once and for all. But first, Carnacki takes us to a rubberized rainbow room for some pig-play. (Warning - even more NSFW than usual.)

218 TV Lamps

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 05:00:00 -0500

A lamp? For your television? You mean the appliance that's already emitting light? Yes.

217 Vintage Audio Equipment with Chris

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 05:00:00 -0500

Our friend Chris of the Terrible Book Club podcast tells us all about the wild, wacky, and bizarrely superstitious world of vintage audio equipment. Tone woods. Toasted maple. Centaurs. It's all here.

216 Chamber Pots

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 05:00:00 -0500

No, it's not a gravy boat. Nor a soup tureen. And definitely not a dough-box. It's time to tell all about chamber pots and commodes. Wash your hands.

215 Dark Academia

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 05:00:00 -0500

What is Dark Academia? And how can it be used to market vintage and antique goods?

214 Don’t Buy Human Remains

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 05:00:00 -0500

Skulls, spines, skeletons, teeth, bones, skin, squishy bits, etc. Author and archeologist O F Cieri joins the pod to answer the burning question: should you buy, sell, purchase, or procure human remains? Short answer, no. Longer answer to follow.

213 Antique Clock Identification

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 05:00:00 -0500

We're certainly not time wizards, but we do know a lot about antique clocks! Join us for a who's-who of clock identification, including tall clocks, tavern clocks, carriage clocks, and Jeremy. Plus, all the lyrics to the late Victorian bop "My Grandfather's Clock."

212 Cadogan Puzzle Teapots

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 05:00:00 -0500

Get puzzled! An ancient oddity is transformed into Victorian whimsy in this, the Chinese wine vessel turned baffling teapot.

211 Wallybirds and Martinware

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 05:00:00 -0500

Or; how not to run a pottery business with your brothers. Beware the pelican.

210 Antique Rugs with Joanna Mahserdjian of Upstate Rug Supply

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 08:36:10 -0500

The Antiques Freaks are joined by Joanna Mahserdjian of Upstate Rug Supply to learn all about the delights of collecting one-of-a-kind, hand-woven, all-natural works of fiber arts - rugs, carpets, mats, bags, pillows, ottomans, and more! From dining room to show room (and beyond!), Joanna shares her antique rug journey. For more, check out her site at UpstateRugs.com, or visit The Shop on Warren Street in Hudson, NY.

209 Self-Pouring Teapot

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 08:45:29 -0500

The Victorians and their sickening whimsy strike again! We have three words for you: Self. Pouring. Teapot.

208 B - The Sailor’s Word Book (1867)

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 05:00:00 -0500

Beating the booby. Blowing the grampus. Broth of a boy. Bum-boat. All these terms and more defined in our dive into 19th-century nautical vocabulary.

207 Paper Dolls

Wed, 05 Jan 2022 05:00:00 -0500

The precursor to Barbie, Polly Pocket, Jem and the Holograms, and American Girl dolls. From French aristocratic mockery to Depression-era penny toys to queer mid-century icons, we've got the history of antique and vintage paper dolls. Plus a compelling argument for you to surrender your vintage bookshop stock to Ken.

206 A - The Sailor’s Word-Book (1867)

Wed, 29 Dec 2021 05:00:00 -0500

Able-whackets. Anti-guggler. Awkward squad. All these nautical terms and more are defined at last in this 19th century navy dictionary.

205 Victorian Christmas Cards

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 05:00:00 -0500

Goats stealing fruit from a boy's basket. Frogs in little jackets skewering each other with teensy swords. A jolly party of Ice Age mammals skating across a frozen pond. What do these images have in common? CHRISTMAS! At least, according to those wacky Victorians and their sickening whimsy. Blame Charles Dickens. (Content warning for discussions of child abuse and child death.)

Antiques Angels - Galen by Jaclyn Osborn

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 08:23:11 -0500

Angels. Demons. Vampires. Werewolves. Fairies. Dragons. Seven (eight?) deadly sins. Wingfic. This antiques-themed gay romance novel has everything - except antiques. Let's get into it.

203 The House Among the Laurels - Carnacki the Ghost-Finder (with Terrible Book Club!)

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 05:00:00 -0500

Chris and Paris from the Terrible Book Club podcast join us to read yet another story from Carnacki the Ghost-Finder! A chilling tale of spooky Edwardian haunting by William Hope Hodgson. It's like if Sherlock Holmes pointed at ghosts instead of solving mysteries. And Watson was divided into four characters, none of whom are permitted to speak or do anything.

CONTENT WARNING for graphic animal death (dog).

202 Antiques Fraud! The Chair Daddy of Versailles

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 05:00:00 -0500

It's a tale as old as time. Venerated antique furniture expert suspected of fraud. Scrappy young antiques-dealing upstart with a shop on the wrong side of the tracks attempts to expose a bad deal. The reputation of the Palace of Versailles hangs in the balance. And it all comes down to licking a chair. Dee's taste-based antiques identification methods are vindicated in this, the sordid story of the Chair Daddy.

201 Epergnes

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 05:00:00 -0500

Exquisite. Precarious. Whimsical. Join us as we explore the history of epergnes, from Georgian and Regency dining to Victorian flower-arranging and mid-century modern Fenton mistakes.

200 Napco Pottery

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 05:00:00 -0500

Mid-century modern kitsch returns! It's more horror than horror.

199 Budoir Dolls

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 05:00:00 -0500

Add some four-foot-tall veracity to your next Jazz Age theme party with budoir dolls! These stylish composition-doll companions come in a wide variety of flavors, including street urchin, butch lesbian, wacky cabbage, Rudolph Valentino, and many more. Rouge your knees and impress your friends with the ultimate dance partner and home decoration all in one!

198 Victorian Ectoplasm and Spirit Photography

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 05:00:00 -0500

Join us for a spooky exploration of 19th century spiritualists and magicians, wherein we REALLY earn that Explicit tag! Things get weird as we explain the antiques connection to A Haunting in Connecticut and how Victorian mediums channeled the dead through cheesecloth. Enjoy!

197 Haunted Doll Selling on Etsy

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 05:00:00 -0500

Or; How (Not) to Sell a Haunted Doll on Etsy!

196 Cane Quest with Anthony Moss

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 07:25:00 -0500

Special guest Anthony Moss (Joint Chairman of The Antique Walking Cane Society, member of The International Society of Cane Collectors, and a regular speaker at Canemania) is here to tell us all about the history and collecting and canes! From glass canes to sword canes to squirting canes and everything in between and beyond, join us on our epic Cane Quest.

For more cool canes, check out Anthony's book, A Visual History of Walking Sticks and Canes, available now wherever fine tomes are found!

195 Hobby Lobby

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 05:00:00 -0500

Special guest, brilliant author O. F. Cieri, joins the podcast to talk about antiquities, the looting of antiquities, and how Hobby Lobby came to represent the moral and legal crime of trading in looted antiquities! Plus, how museums work, the importance of antiquity repatriation, and MORE!

194 Antiques Creepypasta

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 05:00:00 -0500

Creepypasta - spooky stories from strangers on the internet. Do they contain antiques? Yes! Are they any good? Remains to be seen! Thrill at the chilling tales of demonic kaleidoscopes, haunted dolls, and the forbidden episode of Antiques Roadshow!

193 Faberge Eggs

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 05:00:00 -0500

Friend of the podcast Paris from Terrible Book Club is BACK AGAIN to help Dee explore the wonderful, wacky, and tragical story of Faberge Eggs! Learn how the experts identify the Faberge, learn how the not-experts spend too much money on the Fauxberge, and remember how dang cute Bartok from the animated Anastasia movie was.

192 Deck Prisms

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 05:00:00 -0500

A nautical history mystery where 19th-century whaling meets Dinotopia. Featuring cameos by the HMS Erebus and the HMS Terror!

191 Uranium Glass

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 05:00:00 -0500

Friend of the podcast Paris from Terrible Book Club joins Dee for this episode on the ultimate glow-up - Uranium Glass! Learn to finally tell the difference between green glasses and whether or not the FDA thinks you should be grinding up and eating glass. (Spoiler Warning: Don't)

190 Tobacco Silks

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 05:00:00 -0500

Tobacco is whacko if you're a teen - but tobacco silks are for everyone! As are satins, cottons, flannels, and felts. Masonic tobacco silk quilt, anyone? (Apologies for our neglect of the vaping community.)

189 The Haunted Jarvee - Carnacki the Ghost-Finder, with Terrible Book Club!

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 05:00:00 -0500

Our friends Chris and Paris from the Terrible Book Club podcast join us once again for another thrilling adventure! Carnacki the Ghost-Finder, an Edwardian supernatural Sherlock Holmes, investigates a haunted ship in his most sensual escapade yet. Frankly, this episode isn't appropriate for anyone. Except, perhaps, the sea.

Check out Chris's editing services for all your audio needs at oselkaaudio.com! (Or email him directly: Chris.Ramusiewicz@gmail.com)

188 Demitasse, Tea, Coffee, Chocolate

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 05:00:00 -0500

So many delightfully tiny cups! So many wee saucers! And so many elegant pots! But which are for tea, which are for coffee, and which are for drinking chocolate? And while we're here, what the heck is a demitasse cup? The answers to all this and more on this week's episode of Antiques Freaks!

187 Rhinestones

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 05:00:00 -0500

Shimmering, sparkling, and superior to diamonds in every regard, it's time to explore vintage and antique costume jewelery with rhinestones!

186 Skeleton Keys

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 05:00:00 -0500

Unlock the knowledge of spooky scary skeleton keys! Goth as heck and so so affordable - bet you can't collect just one!

185 What Not to Donate! Thrifting with Nigel

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 08:01:54 -0500

Our friend Nigel joins us for a behind-the-scenes look at a major thrift store chain. What becomes of antiques in the donation bin? Tune in to find out!

Content warning for discussions of child endangerment and death.

184 Folding Fans

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 05:00:00 -0500

We return with fantastic fanfare to our history of folding fans!

183 Lovejoy - The Firefly Cage

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 05:00:00 -0500

It's the classic 1980s British TV tale of a rogue antiques dealer (Ian McShane) solving antiques mysteries! Including cricket cages, coal carving, explosions, ambiguously gay fishermen, and the single most boring auction ever filmed.

182 Varney the Vampire, Chapter Two (1845)

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 05:00:00 -0500

Hi folks, Ken here! We had a minor medical emergency this past week - nothing to worry about, everyone is fine, but it did prevent podcast recording. So instead, we have the second chapter of the penny dreadful Varney the Vampire. You may remember chapter one from last October. Since then, we've been reading aloud a chapter a week over on our Patreon. And today, we release chapter two from the Patreon vaults. We hope to be back next week with a regular Antiques Freaks episode. Thanks so much for listening, and enjoy!

181 Magic: the Gathering

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 05:00:00 -0500

One trading card. Half a million dollars. What? How? Why? Our friends Daniel and Jon join us for a round-table discussion about Magic: the Gathering, a trading card game of wizards, spells, and wildly unpredictable secondary markets. Including, but not limited to: Tinybones Trinket Thief, Rebecca Guay, and the infamous Black Lotus.

180 Advertising Fans

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 05:00:00 -0500

Summer heat got you down? Cool off with our historical look at vintage and antique advertising fans!

A Stitch In Time - The Boardwalk Antiques Shop

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 05:00:00 -0500

Join us for the third and final novella in the antiques-themed romance trilogy, wherein we find sewing machine valuations and a bizzaro-universe antiques convention!

178 Harajuku Fashion History with Sarah Sews!

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 05:00:00 -0500

Sarah Sews returns to tell us all about how Japanese street fashion became an international sensation with genuine vintage pieces and historically-inspired designs!

177 SylvaC Pottery

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 05:00:00 -0500

UK kitsch is here! Learn about the adorable Staffordshire ceramics company SylvaC and all the bunnies and puppies your heart can hold.

Solving for X - The Boardwalk Antiques Shop

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 07:26:27 -0500

We return to the antiques romance trilogy The Boardwalk Antiques Shop to review the second novella in the collection, Solving for X! Fewer antiques than promised, and what remains is certainly... something.

175 Jelly Molds

Wed, 26 May 2021 05:00:00 -0500

From the kitchen drawers of yesteryear to the kitchen walls of today, it's jelly molds! Or gelatin molds. Or Jell-O molds. Pick yer poison.

Message in a Bottle - The Boardwalk Antiques Shop

Wed, 19 May 2021 05:00:00 -0500

Love is in the air! The Antiques Freaks return to reviewing antiques-themed fiction with the romantic novella trilogy The Boardwalk Antiques Shop by Julie Wright, Melanie Jacobson, and Heather B. Moore.

173 Pie Birds

Wed, 12 May 2021 05:00:00 -0500

Are your pies soggy? Do you wish you had an adorable ceramic kitchen friend to ensure crisp crust? Are you in the market for a tiny porcelain bird, goat, or dragon? You're in luck, because pie birds are here!

172 The Horror! Stilton's Antiques by Bruce Blake

Wed, 05 May 2021 05:00:00 -0500

The antiques are on point! The horror, not so much. This week the Antiques Freaks review the short horror story Stilton's Antiques by Bruce Blake. Haunted dolls, funerary relics, and spooky antics abound! Content warning for discussions of historical and fictional child death.

171 Victorian Toast

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 05:00:00 -0500

What did it take to get toast onto the breakfast table in the Victorian era? A lot. Like, a whole lot.

170 Rae Dunn

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 05:00:00 -0500

Beanie Babies, but make it home goods. It's time to cover the collecting frenzy over minimalist ceramics designer Rae Dunn.

169 Staple Repairs for Porcelain and Ceramics

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 05:00:00 -0500

Cracked a mug? Snapped a plate in half? Shattered a bone china teacup containing the soul of a Victorian workhouse orphan? Why not repair it... with STAPLES! (With bonus hints on why used car haggling doesn't work in the antiques world.)

168 The Find! Carnacki the Ghost Finder with Terrible Book Club

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 05:00:00 -0500

Everyone's favorite Edwardian ghost-hunting Sherlock Holmes rip-off is back for another adventure! Together with Chris and Paris of the Terrible Book Club podcast, the Antiques Freaks delve into the spooky mysteries of the antiquarian book trade.

167 The Blue Boy

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 05:00:00 -0500

In 1770, master portraitist Thomas Gainsborough created a Rococo painting whose inexplicable universal appeal would echo on down through the ages into 20th century home decor and 21st century flea markets. Make room in your heart for this most splendid of boys!

166 Old Clothes and Conclusion! The Gentleman's Art of Dressing with Economy (1876)

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 05:00:00 -0500

A Lounger At Clubs polishes off his masterwork with a chapter dedicated to a topic near and dear to our hearts - vintage fashion, or as he would have it, Old Clothes. What can be done to spruce up a vintage Victorian wardrobe? What 19th-century style advice remains? Join us for the conclusion to our antique fashion journey!

165 Charm Bracelets

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 05:00:00 -0500

From their magical history to their modern capitalist underpinnings and all the beautiful antique and vintage pieces in between, learn the many charms of charm bracelets!

164 Toilet! The Gentleman's Art of Dressing with Economy (1876)

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 05:00:00 -0500

Ah, how language evolves! In this chapter of the Victorian budget fashion guide, A Lounger At Clubs tells us how to groom ourselves. Should you bathe? (Yes.) Should you wash your hair? (Yes.) Should you slather your scalp in animal grease to reverse male-pattern baldness? (Probably not.)

163 Thrifting with Holli from Suffragette City Vintage!

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 05:00:00 -0500

Our friend Holli returns for a chat about the ethics of vintage shopping at thrift stores! Check out her Etsy at etsy.com/shop/nonasuch and follow her on Instagram @suffragettecityvtg

162 Toby Jugs

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 05:00:00 -0500

It's time for another antiques cryptid as we try and track down the origins of infamous 18th century pottery. Who is Tobias Jug? What is his relationship to Charles Dickens? And how do we know he's a lich?

161 Miscellaneous! The Gentleman's Art of Dressing with Economy

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 05:00:00 -0500

A Lounger at the Clubs returns for another chapter of Victorian fashion! Featuring 19th century advice on gloves, ties, pocket handkerchiefs, collars, gaiters, umbrellas, and jewellery. (Trigger warning for period typical anti-Semitism.)

160 Chalkware

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 05:00:00 -0500

Before Paint Nite, there was... chalkware. Pennsylvania Dutch folk art turned punishment for the hubris of attending the carnival. If you want mid-century kitsch that'll melt in the rain, chalkware is the ware for you!

159 The History of Singer Sewing Machines with Sarah Sews!

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 05:00:00 -0500

The Antiques Freaks are joined by historical costumer Sarah Lederman (aka Sarah Sews, whom you might recognize from our series on The Gentleman's Art of Dressing with Economy) for a history of the Singer Sewing Machine Company! Stay tuned to learn what sewing machine may work for you and why Wilkie Collins is the superior Victorian novelist.

And keep your eye on her milliner shop at: https://www.etsy.com/shop/HalcombeDesigns

158 Historical Costumes with Hannah!

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 05:00:00 -0500

We chat with our friend Hannah Haverkamp about historical costume design, Bridgerton, the Scarlet Pimpernel, Cinderella 2015, Beauty and the Beast 2017, Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell, and the obligatory corset scene in every historical film ever.

Check out Hannah's illustration and costume design work on her official site: https://www.hjhaverkamp.com/

And connect with Hannah on twitter (@hjhaverkamp) and tumblr: https://haverkampink.tumblr.com/

157 The Thing Invisible - Carnacki the Ghost-Finder with Terrible Book Club!

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 05:00:00 -0500

Carnacki the Ghost-Finder is back for revenge in his least-safe-for-work adventure yet! We are joined once again by our friends Paris and Chris from the Terrible Book Club podcast, here to help us wrestle this supernatural Sherlock Holmes rip-off into submission.

156 Sillisculpts

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 05:00:00 -0500

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

155 Ball-Jointed Dolls

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 05:00:00 -0500

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

154 Shirts! The Gentleman's Art of Dressing with Economy

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 05:00:00 -0500

We return to the anonymous Victorian authority on fashion to hear his thoughts concerning the indispensable article of menswear: shirts. If we learn nothing else from this episode, know this - NO DICKEYS!

153 Knee-Hugger Elves

Wed, 23 Dec 2020 05:00:00 -0500

Do you love mid-century kitsch but wish it had more spontaneous combustion? Do you want your children's nightmares themed for the holiday season? Or were you just hoping to find a toy made almost entirely of sharp edges? We've got you covered with Knee-Hugger Elves, the bizarre precursor to Elf-on-a-Shelf!

152 Action Figures with Adam!

Wed, 16 Dec 2020 05:00:00 -0500

'Tis the season for toys! Adam (@liladam87) joins the Antiques Freaks to chat about action figure collecting, including Power Rangers, Transformers, Star Wars, whether or not Funko! Pops count as action figures, the bizarre horror of the Toybiz Famous Cover Series Aunt May Figure, and the importance of treating retail workers with dignity and kindness.

151 Upcycling with Andrew C. Marshall

Wed, 09 Dec 2020 05:00:00 -0500

We are joined by musician extraordinaire and upcycling artist Andrew C. Marshall for a casual chat about antiques, irony, controversial musical tastes, watch repair, re-purposed pump organs, Victorian mourning jewelry, and what to do with your surplus pianos! Listen to Andrew's latest album Terrestrial Radio on Spotify and check out his woodworking and music on instagram (@andrew_c_marshall) and his website: www.andrewcmarshall.com

150 Toleware

Wed, 02 Dec 2020 05:00:00 -0500

A listener suggestion brings us to Toleware! Painted tin from the Pennsylvania Dutch, amongst others, now featuring bonus controversy over the definition of folk art!

149 Hats! The Gentleman's Art of Dressing with Economy (1876)

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 05:00:00 -0500

Esteemed author A Lounger wears many hats, but a haberdasher he is decidedly not.

148 Fostoria

Wed, 18 Nov 2020 05:00:00 -0500

Join the Antiques Freaks as we learn to discern the difference between real and fake Fostoria glass!

147 Boots! The Gentleman's Art of Dressing with Economy (1876)

Wed, 11 Nov 2020 05:00:00 -0500

We return to the wealth of Victorian vitriol offered by our friend A Lounger in his indispensable book The Gentleman's Art of Dressing with Economy, this time to learn all he has to say on 19th century footwear.

146 Ironstone

Wed, 04 Nov 2020 05:00:00 -0500

A listener suggestion brings us into the realm of ironstone - a ceramic style as durable as it is beautiful!

145 Marbles

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 05:00:00 -0500

Woodrow Wilson, whale teeth, blood oath betrayal, glass sickness, and hot tips for book restoration! Somehow, this is our marbles episode. Enjoy!

144 Waistcoats & Trousers - The Gentleman's Art of Dressing with Economy (1876)

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 05:00:00 -0500

We return to the Victorian self-help guide to learn how to select the most fashionable and economical wardrobe of waistcoats and trousers, with perhaps a few hints as to the true identity of the mysterious author A Lounger At Clubs.

143 Dragonware

Wed, 14 Oct 2020 05:00:00 -0500

Improve any porcelain instantly by adding DRAGONS! We chat about this delightful variety of vintage and antique Japanese pottery - some with hidden secrets!

142 Chapter Two - Coats (The Gentleman's Art of Dressing with Economy)

Wed, 07 Oct 2020 05:00:00 -0500

We return to The Gentleman's Art of Dressing with Economy by A Lounger at the Clubs to hear this mysterious author's thoughts on coats. From antimacassars to fundaments to the humble origins of Orlando Bloom's career, it's a refreshingly shade-tastic journey through Victorian fashion.

141 Satsuma and Moriage

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 05:00:00 -0500

Join us as we explore how these two Japanese pottery terms came to be so intertwined in the antiques industry.

140 The Gentleman's Art of Dressing with Economy (1876)

Wed, 23 Sep 2020 05:00:00 -0500

A fashionable wardrobe for the discerning gentleman need not be expensive! Please enjoy this whimsical Victorian self-help book, with tips such as: always pay cash, consider occasionally dampening your trousers with a wet sponge, and brush the street filth off your clothes before it rains!

139 Carnacki the Ghost Finder and the Whistling Room

Wed, 16 Sep 2020 05:00:00 -0500

Our friends Paris and Chris from the Terrible Book Club podcast join us once again for another read-along of everyone's favorite Edwardian supernatural Sherlock Holmes rip-off, Carnacki the Ghost Finder! In the adventure of the Whistling Room, Carnacki visits a haunted castle in Ireland and finds it's full of clowns. Our extremely scientific bingo card proves this is the most Carnacki story we've read yet!

Antiques Freaks

Do You Have an Inferiority Complex? What’s your PQ? (Ladies' Home Journal, January 1949)

Vintage Hot Glue Guns and the History Thereof

Are You Fun to be With? What’s your PQ? (Ladies' Home Journal, January 1949)

Ch. 60 - Varney the Vampire, or, The Feast of Blood (1845)

Van Briggle Pottery

Ephemera Party with Elizabeth McLeod from Auction Waves

Ch. 59 - Varney the Vampire, or, The Feast of Blood (1845)

More Questions? More Answers!

The Final Chapter - The College Freshman’s Don't Book (1910)

Ch. 58 - Varney the Vampire, or, The Feast of Blood (1845)

Liddle Kiddles

Ch. 57 - Varney the Vampire, or, The Feast of Blood (1845)

Paste Jewelry and Gems

The Romance of Mass Market Paperbacks

Wuthering Heights (2026)

Organizations and Friends - The College Freshman’s Don't Book (1910)

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

Egg Beaters - Antique, Vintage, Manual, and Hand-Crank

The Beetle Hunter by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (with Terrible Book Club!)

On Lectures - The College Freshman’s Don't Book (1910)

Car Vases, Hearse Vases, and Limo Vases

Ch. 55 - Varney the Vampire, or, The Feast of Blood (1845)

Dress and Dining - The College Freshman’s Don't Book (1910)

Antiques Cozy Mystery - The Cat Who Turned On and Off by Lilian Jackson Braun

Ch. 54 - Varney the Vampire, or, The Feast of Blood (1845)

Kissing Balls

Antiques Fraud: Gone with the Wind Lamps

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

Kit-Cat Clocks

Ch. 52 - Varney the Vampire, or, The Feast of Blood (1845)

The College Freshman’s Don't Book (1910)

Wade Whimsies

Ch. 51 - Varney the Vampire, or, The Feast of Blood (1845)

Micro Machines

The Marital Rating Scale - Wife Edition (1930)

Ch. 50 - Varney the Vampire, or, The Feast of Blood (1845)

Mason Jars and Ball Jars

Ch. 49 - Varney the Vampire, or, The Feast of Blood (1845)

Cocaine Wine and Bovril with the Pope

The Marital Rating Scale - Husband Edition (1930s)

Ch. 48 - Varney the Vampire, or, The Feast of Blood (1845)

Enamelware

Labubus

Ch. 47 - Varney the Vampire, or, The Feast of Blood (1845)

Tupperware

Coin Forgery and Medieval Surgery for Fun and Profit

Ch. 46 - Varney the Vampire, or, The Feast of Blood (1845)

Ancient Coins with Dean Kinzer

The Dust Cloud by E.F. Benson (1906) with Terrible Book Club

Corner Chairs

Questions? Answers!

Ch. 45 - Varney the Vampire, or, The Feast of Blood (1845)

The Edward Gorey House

The Marital Rating Scale (1930s)

Blue Mountain Pottery

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

Ch. 41, 42, and 43 - Varney the Vampire, or, The Feast of Blood (1845)

The Zube Tube

T - The Sailor’s Word Book (1867) with Hannah

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

The New York Antiquarian Book Fair

Revenge of the Horse of the Invisible - Carnacki the Ghost-Finder with Terrible Book Club

Library Book Sale Haul

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

Questionable Advice and Vintage Etiquette

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

Little Golden Books

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

How to Increase the Value of Antiques and Collectibles

Blue Ridge Pottery

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

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

The Wonderful Collector of Oz with Dan Warren

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

Flower Frogs

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

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

Lost and Found in Cleveland with Keith Gerchak and Marisa Guterman

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