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Framed

Framed: Canvas, Cuffs & Other StuffsA true crime podcast for art school dropouts and gallery gossips.Hosts Steph and Joel dig into the wildest stories the art world has to offer — from million-dollar heists to forgery fiascos, cursed paintings, and museum drama that would make Gossip Girl blush. It’s art history, but make it chaotic, queer, and criminal.🎨 Visual art, crime, and pop culture collide🕵️‍♀️ New episodes weeklyA podcast about the world of art and all the crime that happens there

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81. Don’t You Drive That Car, James

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2026/09/23

This week we let SJ take the wheel, literally. It's a mystery episode, so we have no idea whats coming. Who would have thought we would end up talking about cars, but don't worry it's not really about cars. We hit the highway in 1955 and discover James Dean's Porsche might have been...cursed? Tune in and discover the Hollywood mystery that haunted long after its famous owner departed. Come follow us on all the apps@framedthepod@joeldavid_b@cheersthanxalotWant to watch the episode

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52:08

80. Gotta Catch 'Em All

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2026/09/16

On the week of the 30th anniversary of Pokemon (as if we planned it, we didn't) Steph and Joel jump into to the world of Pokemon trading cards. It's a million dollar industry and with that comes fraud fraud fraud. Everyone's trying to make it rich, and with these tiny little artworks you can fit in your pocket, there's no need for a heist, just a gullible audience and an excellent printer. So sit back and enjoy this weeks episode and find out who's Joels favourite Pokemon is. Come follow us on all

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47:42

79. The $11 Million Netflix Disaster

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2026/09/02

This week we are back on the couch changing location location location again. This week Joel jumps on the glamazonian express and takes us to Hollywood. Joel tells us the story of Carl Rinsch, and the unfinished Netflix sci-fi that cost them over $11 million with nothing to show for it. To get yourself out of a sticky situation would you try and double your money on doge coin, or go on a shopping spree? Or maybe both? Tune in to see what Carl decided to do. Come follow us on all the

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50:18

78. Thou Shalt Not Steal

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2026/08/26

This week Steph takes the wheel with an unsolved art heist involving a white van, more than 50 stolen artworks and a museum with absolutely no security. (what's new?)We head to Sarasota, Florida in 1969 and the Museum of the Cross, created by artist and illustrator Ben Stoll.The museum was home to 15 huge Stations of the Cross paintings. Then one night, four thieves broke in what happens next? Well you'll have to listen to find out.Was it an inside job? A wealthy collector? A little skittish

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1:00:29

77. Of All Films, This Film?!?!

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2026/08/19

This week Steph takes the wheel with a question: what is the most consequential Seth Rogen movie ever made?But before we get into it, we have a Timbaland minute and review RuPaul’s new movieStop That Train. Then we jump intoThe Interview, a movie that seemed unassuming but may have been that cause of the 2014 Sony hack. In 2014, a dumb Seth Rogen and James Franco comedy about assassinating Kim Jong Un became the centre of an international incident. North Korea called the film an act of war, Sony

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54:24

76. The Rise of Pam

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2026/08/12

The office is still flooded, so welcome back to Joel’s couch.Before we get into the story, Steph reviewsThe Invite, Joel reviewsPretty Woman: The Musicaland we discuss the current state of Melbourne theatre, Scary Movie 6 and why some things should be left alone!We go down the road of Pam the Bird Melbourne’s little graffiti bird that started popping up around the city before suddenly appearing on buildings, road signs, Flinders Street Station and places no normal person should be able to get to.But

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49:57

75. Be good to your mummy!

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2026/08/05

Our studio flooded, so this week’s episode is coming to you criss cross apple sauce from Joel’s couch. Before we get into the story, we discussWidow’s Bay— spoiler alert — Joel’s trip to the Cartier exhibition at the NGV.Then Joel takes the wheel and throws us into the ballroom world of 1990s New York and the extraordinary life ofParis Is Burningicon Dorian Corey. After Dorian’s death, friends clearing out her Harlem apartment discovered a mummified body hidden inside a trunk. It had been there for

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52:48

74. H E Double Hockey Sticks

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2026/07/07

This week onFramed, we’re taking a little trip to hell. After a more personal start talking about grief, death and saying goodbye, we head straight intoDante’s Inferno,Botticelli’s illustrations of the Divine Comedy, and the increasingly unhinged circles of hell. A weirdly kismet planned episode, considering. Sit back and relax while we discuss eternal damnation. Weekly whimsy:honestly, not a very whimsical week but Joel does mentionHoppersif you need a cry, and there’s also a side note thatHunt for

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1:00:21

73. From Judy to Liza: The Original Hollywood Nepo Baby

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2026/06/24

This week onFramed, we’re talking about one of Hollywood’s most iconic mother-daughter pairings:Judy Garland and Liza Minnelli. We get into Judy’s rise through MGM, the machinery behind child stardom, the pills, the pressure, and the making of a legend, before moving into Liza’s world — Broadway,Cabaret, Studio 54, giant doe eyes and that once-in-a-generation star quality. It’s a story about talent, legacy, survival, showbiz mothers and daughters, and what it actually means to be born into fame when

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40:10

72. The Takeaway Rembrandt

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2026/06/16

This week onFramed, we’re diving into one of the strangest little art-crime stories ever: the tale ofPortrait of Jacob de Gheyn III, the tinyRembrandtthat became known asthe Takeaway Rembrandtafter being stolenfour different timesfrom the same gallery.We get into the absurd heists, the bizarre ways the painting kept disappearing and reappearing, the criminals who realized it was easier to steal than to sell, and why this one small portrait became legendary in the art world.Come follow us on all the

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49:55

71. From the First Flush to the Golden Toilet Heist

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2026/06/09

This week onFramed, we go from the invention of the flushing toilet to the real-life theft of asolid gold artwork toilet from an English palace. We unpack the story ofSir John Harington, Queen Elizabeth I, the origins of the loo, and then dive into the ridiculous, very British heist of Maurizio Cattelan’sAmerica.Come follow us on all the apps@framedthepod@joeldavid_b@cheersthanxalotWant to watch the episode? Come on over to YouTube to see the chaos: https://www.youtube.com/@Framedthepodcast Hosted

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1:05:30

70. Double Jeopardy: The Fake Da Vinci

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2026/05/26

Want to send us a question? We are waiting by the phones to take your call! email us at hello@cheersthanxalot.comIn this episode ofFramed, we unravel the captivating story of theSalvator Mundi, a painting that has shaken the art world with its mystery, controversy, and record-breaking price tag. Once dismissed as a cheap auction find, this supposed Leonardo da Vinci masterpiece was bought for just $1,100—only to later sell for $450 million. But the journey from a dusty auction house to the world’s

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1:08:08

69. Did They Steal That Song?

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2026/05/19

This week onFramed, we’re diving into the wild world ofmusic copyright infringement— the songs that borrowed a little too much, the artists who got caught, and the courtroom battles that changed the industry. From theBeach BoysandChuck BerrytoBiz Markie,Vanilla Ice,Katy Perry,Robin Thicke and Pharrell, andThe Verve, we break down some of the most famous cases in music history.Weekly whimsy recommendations:Joel recommendsGumbuya Worldfor a wholesome day out of rollercoasters, wildlife and waterpark

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1:14:23

68. The 2026 Flamin' MET Gallah

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2026/05/13

This week onFramed, we break down theMet Gala 2026 from the theme and the politics surrounding the event to the best, worst and most confusing looks on the carpet. We talk Emma Chamberlain, Nicole Kidman, Hunter Schafer, Kim Kardashian, Karan Johar, Janelle Monáe and more, while also unpacking why this year’s Met Gala felt a little...off.Come follow us on all the apps@framedthepod@joeldavid_b@cheersthanxalotWant to watch the episode? Come on over to YouTube to see the chaos:

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52:45

67. The Skylight Heist

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2026/05/05

This week onFramed, we head toMontreal in 1972for one of Canada’s biggest art crimes: theMontreal Museum of Fine Arts skylight heist. In the middle of a chaotic weekend of headlines, three thieves climbed onto the museum roof, slipped in through a skylight under repair, tied up the guards, and made off with millions in paintings and artefacts, including a rareRembrandt. The strangest part of the story comes after the heist, when the museum director began receiving anonymous phone calls. We get into

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1:04:45

66. Marina Abramović and Ulay’s Reunion Broke the...

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2026/04/28

This week onFramed, we’re diving into the real story behind one of the internet’s most iconic art-world moments: the dayMarina Abramovićlooked up at MoMA and foundUlaysitting across from her duringThe Artist Is Present. But that viral reunion only hits as hard as it does once you know everything that came before it.Come follow us on all the apps@framedthepod@joeldavid_b@cheersthanxalotWant to watch the episode? Come on over to YouTube to see the chaos: https://www.youtube.com/@Framedthepodcast

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49:59

65. This Sold for How Much?

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2026/04/21

This week onFramed, we’re diving into the art-world sales that make you stop and say:this sold for how much?From Lee Harvey Oswald’s wedding ring to Gerhard Richter’s blood-red mirror work and an “invisible sculpture” that somehow sold for real money.Come follow us on all the apps@framedthepod@joeldavid_b@cheersthanxalotWant to watch the episode? Come on over to YouTube to see the chaos: https://www.youtube.com/@Framedthepodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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17:10

BONUS - The Most Underrated Films Ever

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2026/04/09

For this bonus ep, we’re answering one very important question:what is the most underrated movie of all time?FromAnacondaandCharlie’s Angels: Full ThrottletoThe Room,The Disaster Artist, Christopher Guest mockumentaries andThis Is Spinal Tap.Come follow us on all the apps@framedthepod@joeldavid_b@cheersthanxalotWant to watch the episode? Come on over to YouTube to see the chaos: https://www.youtube.com/@Framedthepodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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64. Movie Theories That Broke Our Brains

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2026/04/07

This week onFramed, we’re diving headfirst into the internet’s most chaotic movie conspiracy theories. Did Sandy actually die inGrease? Is Ferris Bueller even real? Did Kevin McCallister grow up to become Jigsaw? Was Jack fromTitanicsecretly a time traveller? And is Quentin Tarantino building one giant, blood-soaked cinematic universe? We unpack the film theories that almost make sense, the ones that absolutely don’t, and the movie myths we kind of want to believe anyway.Come follow us on all the

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16:22

Bonus Episode - What Makes the Perfect Pop Song?

Framed ·

2026/04/02

In this bonus episode, we answer a listener question from Caroline: what actually makes a perfect pop song? From Robyn and Whitney to Prince, Gaga, Britney and beyond, we sit down and talk about what turns a good song into an all-time pop classic.Songs that you need to listen to:Dancing on My Own— RobynI Wanna Dance with Somebody— Whitney HoustonWhen Doves Cry— PrinceShe’s Homeless— Crystal WatersNo Scrubs— TLCBorn This Way— Lady GagaBad Romance— Lady GagaGroove Is in the Heart— Deee-LiteRay of

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