Best Miniaturists Podcasts (2024)

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A "Beautifully Broken" Mini World! 43:27

9d ago43:27

43:27

One day Robin's young son scribbled a drawing of a sweet mini robot. This inspired the creation of Pocket, the mini robot of leather & bolts who inhabits a world that is rusty, distressed & "beautifully broken". Robin talks about a whole range of mini subjects - from distressing tips to how she copes with her anxiety through creative mini play. Rob…

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Master of Mini Architecture 56:21

2M ago56:21

56:21

Chris Toledo has been inspired by Spanish architecture since he was a little boy looking at local houses with his Dad. Today he specializes in the architecture of the 1920's and 30's, often with a Spanish influence - and always in miniature! Chris is known for his amazing tile work which is breathtaking in its beauty and realism. You are going to b…

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Miniatures So Good It's Scary! 51:24

3M ago51:24

51:24

YouTube sensation Ara Bentley is known for her fantastic miniature recreations of pop culture icons such as the Addams Family House and the Beatlejuice House. Ara also built an incredible miniature house and furniture out of nothing but cardboard during Covid (when art supplies were in short supply in some places), creating a great community as peo…

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How Small Can You Go? 46:36

3M ago46:36

46:36

How tiny can you make something? That's the challenge Julie @ridiculoustinythings gives herself when it comes to making miniatures. She has tiny bears, for whom she has knitted even tinier sweaters. Her houses are mainly in 1:24 scale and she delights in seeing how minuscule her miniatures can get. Recently both Julie and her husband received Artis…

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When Life Gives You Lemons - Make Miniatures! 43:51

4M ago43:51

43:51

One day watercolorist Shannon Taylor walked downstairs to her art studio to find it flooded. Reduced to making art in her tiny California apartment on a small side table, Shannon started creating tiny multi-dimensional worlds in antique compacts - and the response was overwhelming! We talk to Shannon about her inspiration and process for making the…

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Storytelling Through Miniatures! 46:25

6M ago46:25

46:25

There's a mystery to solve in Bronte's miniature mansion. From using the language of flowers, to finding hidden keys and secret doors, Bronte is a master at telling stories through her miniatures. Join us as we talk about environmental storytelling, miniature photography tips, and Bronte's cool and creative miniature projects for tv shows. Host Bec…

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It All Started With A Miniature Toilet! 47:10

7M ago47:10

47:10

Hannah Lemon's miniature journey began when she made a tiny toilet. What started as a fun miniature craft project during lockdown led to Hannah being on (and winning) Season 2 of Best In Miniature. She is especially known for her extraordinary miniature plants and koi ponds. Host Becky Gannon is on Instagram as @madaboutminiatures and Hannah Lemon …

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Magical Miniature Doors! 34:45

8M ago34:45

34:45

Miniaturist Tamar Cohen talks about life as a miniature artist, her unique architectural style, what inspires her, making money on Patreon, and more. Host Becky Gannon is on Instagram @madaboutminiatures and Tamar is on Instagram as @miniatureit. Enjoy!By Flair! Promotion

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A Miniature Journey! 43:16

9M ago43:16

43:16

Join me as we talk to Chelsea Anderson about her journey from landscape architect to modern miniaturist. Along the way she was a finalist (and the only miniaturist) on the TV Show Making It, hosted by Amy Poehler and Nick Offerman. And just recently she published an amazing book titled "50 Makes for Modern Miniatures". Host Becky Gannon is on Insta…

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Tiny Luxury In NYC! 42:58

10M ago42:58

42:58

Join me in the glam and sometimes crazy world of New York modern miniaturist Phillip Nuveen. Growing up in Ohio he dreamed of life in the big city - and now he's there! We'll talk about his high-end corporate clients, what it's like to build a mini restaurant set for trained rats, and being a finalist on the TV Show Best in Miniature. Host Becky Ga…

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Building In Miniature! 34:36

1y ago34:36

34:36

Meet Carinne, a miniature artisan and mother of 7 who loves building miniature houses! We chat about how she loves filling every trunk and drawer in her houses with tiny treasures for people to discover, the challenges of miniature design, and revamping the family dollhouse to make it better than ever and ready for another generation. Host Becky Ga…

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Beyond The Dollhouse! 36:30

1y ago36:30

36:30

This episode I talk to the master of miniature urban street scenes, Jordan Affonso. He is also the force behind @tinyartexperiment on Instagram, a miniature art display involving 20 artists from 6 different countries. So join me as we go beyond the dollhouse, to explore a little different aspect of the miniature scene. Jordan is on Instagram @oiler…

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Mother/Daughter Mini Obsession! 31:59

1y ago31:59

31:59

Popular mother/daughter duo Tracy and Stephanie find joy in making, collecting and filming miniatures with each other. Using their collection of over 25,000 miniatures, their videos are filled with nostalgia, humor, and the pleasures of everyday life. Host Becky Gannon is on Instagram @madaboutminiatures and Tracy and Stephanie are on Instagram @my…

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Small Museum Has Big Plans! 38:12

1y ago38:12

38:12

From the frighteningly fabulous Adams Family Mansion to the golden decadence of a high end bar by the famous Narcissa Thorne, the Museum of Miniature Houses in Indiana has put together a wonderfully varied collection of impressive miniatures. Hear the stories behind their amazing miniature collection from Savannah, the Museum Manager, and get the i…

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The Tiny Treasures Of Tucson! 40:00

1+ y ago40:00

40:00

Discover the tiny treasures of the Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures with host Becky Gannon and Museum Board Member Chad from @myminiaturebrownstone. Chad tells us about the history of the museum and their extensive collection of unique miniatures - including a replica of "Doc's" house from Back to the Future and a Texas mansion worthy of the …

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The World Renowned Miniature Guild School 30:24

1+ y ago30:24

30:24

We get the behind the scenes scoop on the world class school for miniaturists located in beautiful Castine, Maine. The one week long summer program is run by the International Guild of Miniature Artisans, and people come from all over the country - and even the world - to attend. From the incredible teachers to the annual lobster celebration, Katie…

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Memories In Miniature! 33:34

1+ y ago33:34

33:34

Marina talks about using miniatures as a way to preserve memories - she created a dollhouse filled with her mother's crafts and decor style to hold her mother close to her heart. Marina and I also talk about tackling the world of 3D printing as a "non-techie", how we feel when real life gets in the way of the mini world, her childhood dollhouse, an…

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The Littlest Beach House 36:00

1+ y ago36:00

36:00

Life is just another day at the beach for miniaturist Theresa Parker. She lives near the beach in real life and has built a miniature beach house and waterfront restaurant. We chat about her 3D printing, her "mini-eating" dog Barley, getting featured in mini magazines, and how we both love teal. Host Becky Gannon is on Instagram @madaboutminiatures…

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Small Buildings, Big Style! 45:33

1+ y ago45:33

45:33

I chat with modern miniaturist & architect Paris Renfroe about his cool modern minis, the inside scoop on exciting changes to the IMOMA miniature show coming up in February of 2023, and how watching Miami Vice as a kid influenced his sense of style. Host Becky Gannon can be found on Instagram @madaboutminiatures, Paris Renfroe is @prdminiatures and…

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Big Love For Tiny Things 46:33

1+ y ago46:33

46:33

Join me as I talk to Kate Unver, the author of the Big Book of Mini and creator of @dailymini about her personal mini collection (think in the thousands!), her passion for discovering and supporting mini artisans, and how she loves riding her motorcycle to mini shows! Host Becky Gannon can be found on Instagram @madaboutminiatures. Please subscribe…

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Miniature Marvels! 39:07

2+ y ago39:07

39:07

Join me in exploring the miniature treasures at the Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls, & Toys. Museum Director Wendy Littlepage gives us the inside scoop on their miniature collection. Hear the story behind the Someday House, the teddy bear that flew first class from England, and so much more! Host Becky Gannon can be found on Instagram @madaboutm…

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Thoroughly Modern Minis! 41:02

2+ y ago41:02

41:02

Kristine has been combining her love of photography and modern minis for thirteen years. We talk about tips for photographing your dollhouses, creating photo backdrops, 3 D printing and more! Host Becky Gannon can be found on Instagram @madaboutminiatures and Kristine is @paperdollminiatures.By Flair! Promotion

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It Takes Two! 48:23

2+ y ago48:23

48:23

They were finalists on HGTV's Biggest Little Christmas Showdown where they wowed us with their Christmas Tiki Boat and modern minis! I chat with Amanda and Briana about what happened "behind the scenes" at the Biggest Little Christmas Showdown, telling someone new you are obsessed with miniatures, miniatures as art, and what to wear to Lobster Nigh…

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Eighteen Tiny Deaths 51:40

2+ y ago51:40

51:40

Was it murder? Bruce Goldfarb, author of Eighteen Tiny Deaths, discusses the miniature "death dioramas" created in 1946 by Frances Glessner Lee to help train policemen to investigate crimes. Frances Glessner Lee is considered to be the mother of modern forensic medicine. Learn more about this incredible woman and how she used miniatures to improve …

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It‘s A Barbie World! 43:36

2+ y ago43:36

43:36

From teeny tiny ice cubes to a "mini me" Barbie, Tonya of @grandmagetsreal mirrors her real life in miniature with humor and creativity. We discuss Barbie's influence on her childhood and modeling career, how she finds miniatures in unlikely places (like key chains and Christmas ornaments) and how she rediscovered Barbie with her grandchildren. Hos…

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Adventures In Miniature! 1:00:24

2+ y ago1:00:24

1:00:24

Bill Robertson is renowned for his extraordinary miniatures which are in museums and collections all over the world. But as a young man he thought his future lay in cars until he stopped at a miniature show to buy his mom a gift, and from there embarked on a life long career creating miniatures, designing exhibits & miniature museums, teaching, and…

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A Hauntingly Beautiful Dollhouse! 42:12

2+ y ago42:12

42:12

Lauren P. Dodge has created a haunting and hauntingly beautiful dollhouse in the southern gothic style. Lauren talks about her entry into the world of miniatures, how to create the most realistic spiderwebs, her love of everything spooky, and so much more. Host Becky Gannon can be found on Instagram @madaboutminiatures and Lauren P. Dodge is @south…

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Be Open To Adventure And It Will Come! 36:59

3y ago36:59

36:59

Gina Theesfield is a talented miniaturist, owner of @bluetoadauctions, appraisal expert on Jeff Foxworthy's TV show "What's It Worth", and bellydancer. Join us as Gina talks about her many adventures on Mad About Miniatures. Host Becky Gannon can be found on Instagram @madaboutminiatures and Gina Theesfield is @calico_garden.…

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The Magnificent Miniatures Of Maysville! 48:23

3y ago48:23

48:23

Kaye Savage Browning has spent four decades traveling the world and collecting miniatures for her KSB Miniatures Collection. Highlights of the collection are the Spencer House (Princes Diana's ancestral home), the Catherine Palace, and numerous other miniatures by the world's finest artisans. Join us as Kaye shares the stories and adventures behind…

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The Biggest Little Museum! 40:57

3y ago40:57

40:57

The world's largest collection of fine-scale miniatures is at the National Museum of Toys/Miniatures. The museum was founded by two childhood friends who grew up to be world class collectors. Laura Taylor from the museum tells us the stories behind some of their miniature masterpieces. We talk about a working mini gold microscope, a miniature Art D…

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Room Boxes & Renovations! 28:56

3y ago28:56

28:56

Miniaturist Robina Patterson and I talk about her love of room boxes, her mini houses that needed major renovation, and her feature in American Miniaturist magazine! Host Becky Gannon can be found on Instagram @madaboutminiatures and Robina is @myminiatureabodes.By Flair! Promotion

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All Things Bold & Beautiful! 29:44

3y ago29:44

29:44

Painter turned miniaturist Beth Picard created a Chihuly inspired mini chandelier that will take your breath away! We talk about her unique process for creating the chandelier, her love of color, her secret bathroom, and so much more! Host Becky Gannon can be found on Instagram @madaboutminiatures and Beth is @bethcarlpicard.…

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A Big Passion For Little Things! 29:47

3y ago29:47

29:47

Miniaturist Bridget McCarty has had her exquisite work featured on numerous miniature magazine covers. We talk about how she got her start, her work at Disney, and her advice for beginning miniaturists. Host Becky Gannon can be found on Instagram @madaboutminiatures and Bridget is @bridgetmccartyminis.…

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This Takes The Cake! 31:13

3y ago31:13

31:13

Tania Melendez's exquisite miniatures have been featured in House Beautiful magazine. Tania talks about her unique design process, her love of cakes (both real & mini) and so much more! Host Becky Gannon can be found on Instagram @madaboutminiatures and Tania is @cheries_mini.By Flair! Promotion

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Miniatures By The Book! 33:15

3y ago33:15

33:15

Author Elise Hooper is renovating the dollhouse that has been in her family for 5 generations as research for her newest book! Elise writes historical fiction that focuses on women with fascinating lives that history has overlooked. We chat about her foray into miniatures, life as an author, her new book about secrets & miniatures and more! Host Be…

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A Miniature Inspired Life! 33:11

3y ago33:11

33:11

A weekend job at a miniature show as a teenager led Cathy to discover the world of miniatures - and she never looked back!. She even got married at the Philadelphia Miniaturia show 15 years ago. Now she's the new owner of the show, which will be held November 5 -7, 2021. Find out more about Cathy Miller-Vaughan's miniature inspired life and Philade…

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Follow Your Heart! 34:45

3y ago34:45

34:45

Cindy Coons is a miniature builder and collector extraordinaire and she talks about her new miniature designer closet, how she puts her heart and soul into her "Queen" (her pink Victorian), a wine cellar addition, and so much more! Additionally find out how to make the laundry room a popular destination! Cindy Coons is on Instagram as @cinandthemin…

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Dragons, Treasure and Grand Prize Winning Miniatures! 30:46

3y ago30:46

30:46

The winner of the prestigious 27th Annual HBS Creatin' Contest talks about her award winning dragon cottage, creating in lockdown, her cozy craft cottage and how gobsmacked she was to win! Rebecca R. is from New Zealand (where the hobbit movies were filmed) and she has certainly mastered the art of creating magical miniatures. Rebecca is on Instagr…

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The Enchanting World Of Miniature Fairy Gardens! 37:09

3y ago37:09

37:09

Diana made little nests for fairies in the woods as a child, now as an artist she uses paint, clay, & paper to create lush miniature fairy gardens. Learn about her glitter collection, glue recommendations, that rock & roll video, and how Archie the cat became her Quality Control Inspector. Diana can be found on Instagram @enchanted_nook_by_diana & …

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Why Miniatures Are Good For You! 35:27

3y ago35:27

35:27

Miniaturist Ems Hancock is also a life coach and she talks about why miniatures are good for your health. Also covered is the great staircase debate, why the mini community is so nice, my crazy love of color and much more! Check out Ems Hancock's miniatures on her Instagram @wentworthplace. Host Becky G. can be found on Instagram @madaboutminiature…

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Trailer for Mad About Miniatures 0:38

3+ y ago0:38

0:38

A short intro To Mad About Miniatures and host Becky G. First episode premieres on April 20, 2021. Find Becky on Instagram @madaboutminiatures!By Becky Gannon

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5. Holy Road by Vinay Patel 19:24

6+ y ago19:24

19:24

Episode 5HOLY ROADby Vinay PatelDirected by Andy GoddardPerformed by Ian HoughtonA man goes for a run, attempting to work through his grief, to put together a ‘repair kit’ for himself. But as he searches in his past for comfort, darker forgotten truths are uncovered.Produced by Will Bourdillon and James Huntrods. Audio produced and edited by Andy G…

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4. Four-Thirty by Phoebe Eclair-Powell 34:10

6+ y ago34:10

34:10

Episode 44:30by Phoebe Eclaire PowellDirected by Andy GoddardPerformed by Mary Roubos, Fuad Ahammed, Howard Perret, Pip Gladwin, Andy Goddard and Lee HunterIn the early hours of the morning, six characters’ lives converge on a single, horrifying moment.Produced by Will Bourdillon & James Huntrods. Audio produced, edited by Andy Goddard. Music by An…

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3. Strays by Isley Lynn 31:34

6+ y ago31:34

31:34

Episode 3Straysby Isley LynnDirected by Andy GoddardPerformed by Eboni Dixon with Lucy Farrett, Farshid Rokey, Maxwell Tyler & Michael Keane.While caring for a newly adopted cat, a woman traces back through her life, her family and her struggles to find somewhere to belongProduced by Will Bourdillon & James Huntrods. Audio produced, edited by Andy …

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2. The Book of Eyes - by Camilla Whitehill 15:24

6+ y ago15:24

15:24

Episode 2THE BOOK OF EYESby Camilla WhitehillDirected by Andy GoddardPerformed by Asha Reid, Fiona Sagar, Ciara Baxendale, Barry McStay, Pippa Caddick, Tom Crowley & Will BourdillonSasha has a question she wants to ask. Her girlfriend’s worried. Her friends are confused. But this question is important.Produced by Will Bourdillon & James Huntrods. A…

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1. Stanley Road - by Al Smith 17:28

6+ y ago17:28

17:28

Episode 1STANLEY ROADby Al SmithDirected by Andy GoddardPerformed by Steven ElderAfter a painful break-up, a man records a message to the partner he just lost. Years pass and the life changes around him, but he cannot stop recordingProduced by Will Bourdillon & James Huntrods. Audio produced, edited and original theme by Andy GoddardThe Miniaturist…

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