Best Doll Artists Podcasts (2024)

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EP. 128: The "Skin Doll" Sean Garrette on Navigating the Beauty Industry 43:56

27d ago43:56

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Starting in New York and becoming a renowned skincare expert. Professional artist and host Jaleesa Jaikaran sits with skincare expert the "skin doll" Sean Garrette to chat about his journey from fashion to beauty, including his experience with Dior and working as a Fenty Skin ambassador. They discuss his favorite skincare brands and trends, his app…

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The "Confirmed Bachelor" Who Forever Changed American Homes 41:47

7d ago41:47

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In this episode, Ben digs into the history of Beauport, the Gilded-Age mansion perched on a rock ledge overlooking Massachusetts’s Gloucester Harbor. Built by Henry Davis Sleeper, one of the country’s first interior designers, it was conceived as a house-sized Valentine for the statesman and economist Piatt Andrew, the object of Sleeper’s (unrequit…

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Ep 131: Wanna Be a Brawler / The Best Beat 'em Up Games 2:09:26

8d ago2:09:26

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A 'beat 'em up' or 'brawler' is a style of video game where the player character walks from left to right, beating up a seemingly endless number of enemies, until reaching the inevitable boss encounter at the end of the level. Simple, repetitive and addictive as heck, this genre of games were very popular in the late 80s and early 90s with beloved …

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EP. 130: A 30 year career in beauty with MAC Makeup Icon, Romero Jennings 43:30

14d ago43:30

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Staying creative as a makeup artist. Host and professional makeup artist Jaleesa Jaikaran sits with professional makeup artist Romero Jennings to discuss how makeup artists can stay creative even when it feels hard. Romero also shares his best advice on skin prep before applying makeup. Join our backstage crew for all the secret content and exclusi…

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The Brig: Heroes Among Shadows (w/ author Paul McNamee) 1:29:56

17d ago1:29:56

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Rotting in the BRIG this week, we have another returning guest, Paul R. McNamee! Paul is a talented author and lover of all things pulp… who’s short stories have appeared in multiple anthologies and magazines including STORYHACK, WEIRDBOOK, and BLOOD ON THE BLADE. And in 2021, he released the superhero novel Hour of the Robot!. His brand new collec…

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Ep 130: X-Men Cartoon Apocalypse (Part 2 of 2) 2:21:01

20d ago2:21:01

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The X-men theme that was just too big for one episode continues! In this second action-packed installment of our X-Men Cartoon Apocalypse, we celebrate 2 more of the 4 major X-men cartoons! As with last time, each host will present a favorite episode from each. Joining the team just time is new recruit and X-Men über fan, Kevin "Kex" Hayes! For thi…

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THROWBACK: The WPA Origins of the American Doll, with Allison Robinson 46:17

21d ago46:17

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During the Great Depression, the Works Progress Administration funded an interracial labor program in Wisconsin that employed over five thousand women to craft handmade goods: the Milwaukee Handicraft Project. Especially noteworthy among the rugs, quilts, costumes, and books that the women produced is a run of exquisitely crafted and clothed toddle…

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EP. 129: How Danessa Myricks is Pioneering Change in the Beauty Industry 49:49

21d ago49:49

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Creating innovative makeup products and improving diversity in makeup is an ongoing mission for Danessa. Host and professional makeup artist Jaleesa Jaikaran is honored to have the legendary Danessa Myricks, a makeup artist, photographer, and entrepreneur, sharing her incredible journey in the beauty industry. Discover how Danessa went from develop…

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Ep 129: X-Men Cartoon Apocalypse (Part 1 of 2) 2:12:32

22d ago2:12:32

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This idea has been brewing for a while and it was just too big for one episode! This action-packed episode celebrates 2 of the 4 major X-men cartoons! Each host presents a favorite episode from each with the help of our very special guest... our returning pal and constant poster Santino "The San Man" Mancebo! For this first part, we are covering...…

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Whale Teeth and the Pirate Princess 33:58

28d ago33:58

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This week on our Curious Objects podcast, host Benjamin Miller is joined by Marina Wells to discuss scrimshaw. Whalebone, teeth, and other products of the sea adorned with nautical scenes and remembrances of home, scrimshaw is a portal into the lives and daydreams of whalers confined for months at a time aboard bobbing, blood-and-blubber-spattered …

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The Brig: Creating After Cancer (with writer Josh Nealis) 1:32:38

29d ago1:32:38

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Good friend of the show, Josh Nealis (from Cutthroat Comics) makes Ridoctopus history by becoming the only person to get locked in THE BRIG for a THIRD TIME! He talks candidly with Parasite Steve about his latest books "Gloves Off: Going Toe-to-Toe with Cancer", "Judy and Her Irrational Fears" the final issue of his "Turkey Sharks" comic series and…

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Are Trends Sooo Over? 48:03

1M ago48:03

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This week, Ben is joined by Dan Rubinstein, design journalist and host of the Grand Tourist podcast, to discuss TRENDS. But first of all . . . do they even exist anymore? Or are we living in a post-trend world ruled by the math of the algorithm and the magnetism of sui generis celebrities? Ben and Dan consider trends through historical and pop-cult…

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EP. 127: In Conversation with Stylist & Content Creator Tahira Foster 44:25

1M ago44:25

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It is possible to turn your love of fashion into a full-time career as a content creator. Host and professional makeup artist Jaleesa Jaikaran sits with New York City-based content creator Tahira Foster to discuss Tahira's journey into content creation, her love for fashion, insights on upcoming trends for Autumn/Winter 2024, and her favorite beaut…

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Ep 128: The King of Cult / A Tribute To Roger Corman (with Raina Madison) 2:48:50

1M ago2:48:50

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Roger Corman did it all and he did it in spades. Whether you call him the King of Cult or the Pope of Pop Cinema, it's no exaggeration to say that Corman had an output unmatched by anyone in the industry. And while he is perhaps known as much for his schlock as his amazing Poe Cycle with Vincent Price, one thing is for sure. The man constantly did …

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EP. 126: The Power Of Minding Your Business 11:29

1M ago11:29

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Career and life lessons from a professional makeup artist. Join host and professional makeup artist Jaleesa Jaikaran as she shares some of the greatest lessons she has learned throughout her life and in her 10+ years as a makeup artist. JALEESA'S INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/jaleesajaikaran/ THE LIFE OF A MAKEUP ARTIST INSTAGRAM: https://ww…

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The Brig: Living Dead Dolls (with co-creator Damien Glonek) 1:48:47

1M ago1:48:47

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This week, in THE BRIG… Deader is Better! We welcome the co-creator of the world's longest continually running series of collectible horror themed dolls. The Living Dead Dolls. Make no mistake, folks… this is a guy who makes nightmares come to life, New Jersey’s own… Damien Glonek! Ever wondered how you can turn a quirky little idea into a vast 26 …

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The Secret Code Book at the Independence Seaport Museum 40:52

2M ago40:52

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In Part 2 of a special two-part podcast, host Benjamin Miller speaks again with Peter Siebert, president and CEO of Philadelphia’s Independence Seaport Museum, this time about a Revolutionary War–era naval signal book made for English Admiral Richard Howe. “Prepare to haul to the wind together on the starboard tack when in order of battle, and the …

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EP. 125: Hairstylist David Lopez on The Power of a Pivot 42:17

2M ago42:17

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Tips to stay creative and inspired when working in the beauty industry. Host and professional makeup artist Jaleesa Jaikaran is joined by celebrity hairstylist and beauty professional David Lopez to chat about their extensive career in the beauty industry. Find out how David stays ahead of trends and how he became such a sought-after hairstylist. J…

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Ep 127: The Dinosaur Boom of the 80s & 90s 2:37:03

2M ago2:37:03

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The 1980s and 90s saw the release of an unprecedented number of cartoons, movies, toys and games starring DINOSAURS! And unlike the adventure films of the 60s & 70s these projects took everyone's favorite extinct behemoths out of their hidden savage land environments and made them cool again. Mashing them together with genres like science fiction, …

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Discovering a Forgotten Folk Artist at the Independence Seaport Museum 36:02

2M ago36:02

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In Part 1 of a special two-part podcast, Curious Objects’ host Benjamin Miller speaks with Peter Siebert, president and CEO of Philadelphia’s Independence Seaport Museum about a folk art watercolor from the late 1700s that’s been the subject of a major research project. Called Navigation Lesson, the painting is believed to depict the artist, Cornel…

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EP. 124: The Content Creator Round Table 1:17:12

2M ago1:17:12

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The best advice from fashion and beauty content creators. Host and professional makeup artist is joined by beauty influencer Alyssa J and professional makeup artist Karol Rodriguez to peel back the layers of what it's really like to be a content creator. JALEESA'S INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/jaleesajaikaran/ THE LIFE OF A MAKEUP ARTIST INS…

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Crow's Nest: The Bloodsoaked Legacy of Kain 2:33:11

2M ago2:33:11

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It's 11:00 in Nosgoth. Do you know where your vampires are? This week's motley crew includes Parasite Steve, Synopsis (Boss Rush Mode) Grim and Lady Carianna (in her first appearance)! All three have stocked up on Hearts of Darkness and have a serious blood lust for the classic PS1/PS2 series known as THE LEGACY OF KAIN! These gothic dark fantasy t…

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A Precious 17th-Century Kleenex 42:59

2M ago42:59

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On this week’s episode, Ben Miller speaks with Elena Kanagy-Loux, lacewear trendsetter and co-founder of the Brooklyn Lace Guild. The focus object is a seventeenth-century Italian handkerchief, but Ben’s and Elena’s conversation also touches on that time she worked for Courtney Love; good (and bad) representations of lace and lace production in cin…

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EP. 123: The Business of Beauty Marketing with Anthonino Olimpio 30:18

2M ago30:18

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The best way to approach marketing in the beauty industry. Join host and professional makeup artist Jaleesa Jaikaran as she speaks with Estee Lauder's global brand strategy expert Anthonino Olimpio about managing a career in PR and influencer marketing. Find out what Anthonino has learned through his experience in global brand strategy that makeup …

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The Brig: Mapping the GODFOE Universe (with artist Joshua Adams) 1:49:45

2M ago1:49:45

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The GODFOE Universe: APOLLYON 20XX is a gritty new indie comic from the team of artist Joshua Adams and writer Dan Evans. For this episode, the book's artist Joshua give the lowdown on this massive media-panning project, which will eventually span comic, novels, films and even video games. Is that ambitious enough for ya?! For more info on this awe…

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Rescued by the Romanovs, a Fabergé Treasure Comes to Market 45:40

2M ago45:40

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The Romanov dynasty was wiped out in 1918 . . . but what happened to all their stuff? Well, some of it ended up at Heritage Auctions, whose Imperial Fabergé and Russian Works of Art auction on May 17 hopes to move a treasure trove of ikons, furniture pieces, diaries, and gold-encrusted baubles. To discuss the sale—and in particular a Fabergé bonbon…

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EP. 122: Breaking Boundaries with Cyrus Vessi 39:02

2M ago39:02

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Find out what it takes to work with luxury brands as a fashion and beauty creator. Host and professional makeup artist Jaleesa Jaikaran is joined by marketing consultant Cyrus Veyssi about making it as a creator. Cyrus gives their insight as a consultant on how creators can work with more brands and how they can land luxury brand deals. JALEESA'S I…

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Ep 126: Amazing Animal Facts! 2:39:03

2M ago2:39:03

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Our secret nerdom revealed at last! We at the Retro Ridoctopus cephalopodcast are all huge geeks about animals and all sorts of creatures that walk, crawl, swim and fly over this fantastic blue marble we call Earth! For this science-centric episode, the Octo-hosts each pick 4 animals we think are the most fascinating and share a bunch of fun facts …

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Advice Ep: How to Buy an Antique/Vintage Rug 58:55

3M ago58:55

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In the newest installment of our advice series, Ben Miller speaks with Jordan Heres, co-founder with his wife, Ingrid, of the Charlottesville, Virginia, rug purveyor Weft and Wool. The focus object is a rug from Karaja, Iran, made in about 1900, but Ben’s and Jordan also tackle such subjects as how often a rug should be washed, why you should never…

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EP. 121: Educating & Elevating the Beauty Elite with Sonia Elyss 45:10

3M ago45:10

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The inside scoop on being a successful beauty content creator. Host and professional makeup artist Jaleesa Jaikaran sits down with beauty marketing consultant and creator mentor Sonia Elyss to chat about how beauty creators can land brand deals and build long-term partnerships. Tune in and learn to maximize your influence as a beauty creator. Don't…

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The Brig: Throwing Horns and Chiseling Bones (with author Renee S. DeCamillis) 1:21:54

3M ago1:21:54

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This week, down in the dank and the dark of that den of madness we call the BRIG… we've got the wicked cool Renee S. DeCamillis! Renee is a talented writer and editor of all types of horror, the author of numerous published short stories and her recently released debut novel, Chisel The Bone. And as if that wasn’t enough, she’s also the rhythm guit…

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THROWBACK: This Chair Is Made of America 38:39

3M ago38:39

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In this special throwback episode, Benjamin Miller speaks with Ellery Foutch, assistant professor of American studies at Middlebury College, about a “relic Windsor chair” assembled by Henry Sheldon (founder of the Middlebury museum named in his honor) in 1884. This unique piece of furniture was built with fragments of wood salvaged from structures …

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EP. 120: Wake Up Boo - 5 Products You're Sleeping On 11:19

3M ago11:19

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The best beauty products of 2024 thus far. Join professional makeup artist and host Jaleesa Jaikaran as she shares some of her favorite products that she's keeping in her makeup kit. Which ones will you add to yours? JALEESA'S INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/jaleesajaikaran/ THE LIFE OF A MAKEUP ARTIST INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thel…

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Ep 125: Looney Tunes Super Star Spotlight 2:44:59

3M ago2:44:59

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Is it Duck Season? Wabbit Season?! With over one thousand episodes of Looney Tunes and Merry Melodies you never have to choose! Before the pig pops out of the drum... we'll build blocks of episode-picks around 4 of the most legendary characters! We'll talk some history, personal memories and fun facts about these screwball heroes of the Golden Age …

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Stitching Rhythms: The Craft of Crochet and Hip-Hop Dolls with Adwoa Cooper 58:26

3M ago58:26

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www.inthedollworld.com In today's episode, we sit down with Adwoa Cooper from Adwoa Design. Adwoa details her journey from using crochet for stress relief to developing a successful business, illustrating that the path to achievement can be as unexpected as it is rewarding. Adwoa brings a fresh vibe to crochet, merging hip-hop influences with her u…

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CO Bites: A Pitch-Perfect Vermont Songbook 14:56

3M ago14:56

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In this Curious Objects Bites episode, Benjamin Miller examines an 1830s manuscript tune book from rural Vermont. Bound crudely in leather, this book of sacred music was made by a farmer named Bernard Ward as a gift for his grandson, and many years later passed into the major collection of musical instruments, books, scores, and ephemera assembled …

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EP. 119: In Conversation with Jessica Cruel, Editor-in-Chief of Allure Magazine 38:29

3M ago38:29

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The beauty industry is changing and you've got to keep up. Host and professional makeup artist Jaleesa Jaikaran speaks with Allure's Editor-in-Chief, Jessica Cruel, about diversity and inclusion in the beauty industry and the future of beauty and fashion. JALEESA'S INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/jaleesajaikaran/ THE LIFE OF A MAKEUP ARTIST IN…

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EX63 - Jordan Davis - The Next Thing You Know we will be Dancing in a Parking Lot 13:40

3M ago13:40

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Episode 63 - Jordan Davis - The Next Thing You Know we will be Dancing in a Parking Lot (external version outside of Spotify) Biography Jordan Carl Wheeler Davis (born March 30, 1988) is an American country music singer and songwriter signed to Universal Music Group Nashville's MCA Nashville division. Davis was born in Shreveport, Louisiana, to mot…

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EP. 118: My Life as a Makeup Artist 9:08

3M ago9:08

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The Life of A Makeup Artist is back. Host and professional makeup artist Jaleesa Jaikaran kicks off the new season by sharing one of the keys to her success and celebrates 11 years of living in New York City. JALEESA'S INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/jaleesajaikaran/ THE LIFE OF A MAKEUP ARTIST INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thelifeofama…

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Ep 124: Saturday Morning Anime Explosion! 2:18:08

3M ago2:18:08

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In the 90s was when the anime floodgates opened in America, when programs like FOX KIDS started playing blocks of Japanese cartoons! But did we really need to catch 'em all? Shows like Shaman King, Yu-Gi-Oh, Digimon, Monster Rancher and even (the best left forgotten) Fighting Foodons were trying to cash in on the enormous Pokemon craze. But there w…

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The Book of Dragons (and the Con Artist Who Made It), with Rebecca Romney 35:39

3M ago35:39

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Rebecca Romney, co-founder of rare book dealer Type Punch Matrix and a frequent guest on Pawn Stars, returns to our podcast Curious Objects this week. She has with her a mid-nineteenth-century abecebestiary, or calligraphic treatment of the alphabet with animal motifs, made by Englishman Charles Eduard Stuart . . . except that wasn't really his nam…

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Ep 123: Summoning Final Fantasy (w/ Bobby MacGibbon) 2:37:16

4M ago2:37:16

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When it comes to classic RPG series, Final Fantasy is always in the conversation. This long running series has achieved LEGENDARY status with 16 main titles and a Bahamut-sized hoard of sequels and spin-offs. This week, with the help of our Retroid Bobby MacGibbon, we'll spotlight our favorite games, characters and even summon monsters in the serie…

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Nintenjoe's Jukebox: Live Laugh Love - Thanks For Playing 2:20:11

4M ago2:20:11

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This episode is dedicated to someone who has been my second Mother since I was ten years old, Parasite Steve and 8 Bit Alchemy's Mom Nancy. Please check out Crow's Nest: Our Mom's Favorite Games first as I play the music from the games mentioned in that episode plus some of the music that reminds me of her. I also share some personal memories and s…

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Remembering Greg Cerio 6:15

4M ago6:15

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Greg Cerio, editor of The Magazine ANTIQUES, died Saturday. In this special episode, Ben pays tribute to the man who gave Curious Objects the green light, and who foresaw a rich future for objects from the past. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Magazine Antiques

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The Brig: Stephen King Rules (with HorrorHound's Michael Miller)

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Parasite Steve leads a sprawling discussion between two true-blooded fans, who unabashedly gush over both movies and books in the horror genre! Not every kid learns to read with Salem's Lot, but our guest this week is exactly that cool! When journalist Michael Miller isn't writing an article or interviewing one of horror's top stars, you can bet he…

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CO Bites: Toshiko Takaezu's "Closed Form," with Glenn Adamson 13:44

4M ago13:44

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This week Glenn Adamson returns to the pod to discuss an exhibition he co-curated at the Noguchi Museum in Queens, New York. Worlds Within: The Art of Toshiko Takaezu focuses on the work of the Okinawan-American ceramicist, which bridges the gulf between art and craft. In this inaugural installment of Curious Objects Bites—bingeable conversations a…

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Ep 122: Video Game Myths & Urban Legends 2:47:12

4M ago2:47:12

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Even before the internet, rumors about weird stuff in video games were always swirling around the playground. Sometimes it was how to get a new character or access to part of a stage. Other times it would be a code for more lives, a secret boss fight or even just some crazy glitch. But how many of those tantalizing tricks and tidbits ended up being…

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Taylor Thistlethwaite Gets Excited About "Brown Furniture" 42:00

4M ago42:00

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Taylor Thistlethwaite, proprietor of Thistlethwaite Americana in Middleburg, Virginia, returns to the pod to defend the merits of “brown furniture.” Whether it’s earthy, richly figured black walnut or the sometimes-overlooked black cherry, it’s important not to “think of wood as just something brown,” Taylor says. “There’s so much life in it. And i…

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Crow's Nest: We Finally Beat Xardion! 1:09:41

4M ago1:09:41

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Xardion isn't exactly a classic of the SNES, but 8-Bit Alchemy & Parasite Steve recently discussed it as one of the games their mother used to love and was actually able to beat. Well, thanks to much perseverance and level grinding, when if comes to this bizarre Run and Gun RPG Platformer, the boys are now (almost) as cool as she was! This game is …

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Ep 121: Portable Perfection (w/ Nintenjoe) 2:20:34

4M ago2:20:34

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With host 8-Bit Alchemy at the wheel, the crew hits the road. We've got plenty of snacks, a trunk full of AA batteries and our favorite classic portable video game systems! Our companions are the Game Boy, Game Boy Advance, the DS, the Game Gear, the PSP and on this long and lonesome highway, we're gonna play 'em all! Oh did we mention that Nintenj…

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