Best Doll Collecting Podcasts (2025)

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Collecting During Covid 1:03:30

1d ago1:03:30

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Everyone has a Covid story - at least one and probably many of them. In this new episode of The Curious Collector, Theriault's President Stuart Holbrook shares his experiences at Theriault’s as to how the worldwide pandemic not only affected his own journey through managing an auction house, but how collectors adapted to these changes and were ulti…

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A Conversation with the Barry Art Museum Curator of Art, Dr. Sara Woodbury 53:57

8d ago53:57

53:57

The Barry Art Museum in Norfolk, Virginia, founded by Carolyn and Richard Barry, serves as a beacon across the world in showcasing dolls in an extraordinary setting. That is, an art museum. Theriault's President Stuart Holbrook says this is a rare and unique opportunity for the narrative of dolls as an art form to be received by the general public.…

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Sally Ekus is the "Not So Secret Agent" 26:47

12d ago26:47

26:47

Stephanie: Hello, everybody, and welcome to Dishing with Stephanie's Dish, the podcast where we talk to cool people in the food space. We talk to a lot of cookbook authors, and today I'm excited to talk to Sally Ekus. She is a literary agent, which, if you've written books or you're trying to get a book published, you know how important the agent p…

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Why Collectors Stop Collecting 54:33

18d ago54:33

54:33

Every collector reaches a moment of inflection within their collecting life. Keep collecting? Stop Collecting? The goal, of course, is to never waver. The happy life of a collector is one that should be structured and built with the future in mind to last a lifetime. That is going all the way to the end with the petal to the metal and a joyful smil…

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An Historic Clothing Collection, with Kiki Smith | Episode 90 36:49

22d ago36:49

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Learn from Kiki Smith, director of the Smith College Historic Clothing Collection, about what's in the collection and how it has attracted attention.

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Beth Le Manach has the delightful new cookbook "Entertaining 101" 26:24

26d ago26:24

26:24

I had a real fun time chatting with Beth La Manach, whose new cookbook, “Entertaining 101” just released. Beth’s YouTube channel is wildy entertaining and she is also on Substack so you can follow her Entertaining with Beth Now since Beth makes it so easy lets all get to Entertianing! EPISODE TRANSCRIPT: Stephanie Hansen: Hello, everybody. Welcome …

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68- Ms. Rachel Attacked For Supporting Palestinian Children; Pleasant Lattes With Zombies?; Ferret-Face; Belichick’s Romance & the 50-Year Age Gap; Male Accountability; The Joy of Plantation Fires 1:03:34

30d ago1:03:34

1:03:34

Listen to the No Chingues crew talk about all of the day's chingaderas: · Which of the Countless Current Human Rights Atrocities Are We Even Talking About? · None of This is Normal · Ms. Rachel Attacked for Speaking Up On Behalf Of Palestinian Children · Pleasant Lattes with Zombies? Fuck. That. Shit. · The Homemade Family Jam · Doreen’s Taco Dip: …

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Marriage and Collecting 49:17

1M ago49:17

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Collectors walk many paths in life. Some are single, some in partnerships, and, of course, many are married. In this episode Stuart Holbrook, President of Theriaults, takes us on a journey through stories and experiences gained through his years of working with couples who collect together (and often apart) and the unique conversations he has witne…

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Diving into a Design Challenge, with Debby Spence and Michelle Loggins | Episode 89 39:31

2M ago39:31

39:31

Sewing garments for design competitions calls for imagination, problem-solving, time management, and enthusiasm for turning obstacles into learning opportunities. Two winning designers share their strategies for success.

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67- Just The Tip: Bezos’ Dick Rocket; Astronaut Katy Perry; Salchicha V Weenie-huh; Losing MANY Prongs; JD’s Couch-Humping Hair; Immigrant Death Camps; Palestinian Humanity 1:17:28

2M ago1:17:28

1:17:28

Listen to the No Chingues crew talk about all of the day's chingaderas: · JUST THE TIP: Bezos Dick Rocket Goes to Space · Just Call Us Feminist Astronaut Icons Changing the World: Gayle King, Katy Perry, and Lauren Sanchez · Are Erika Sanchez and Lauren Sanchez Cousins? · Yachty Inspirations: You Too Can Yacht · Bezos: Champagne Party Pooper · Erik…

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A Conversation With Bill Greening, An Iconic Barbie Designer: Part Two 52:25

2M ago52:25

52:25

For over 25 years, Bill Greening’s unique designs and fashions brought Barbie into the new millennium. From Play to Collector lines, his passionate work helped shape the world’s most famous doll for new generations. Known by every Barbie collector, not just because of his designs, but also his passion as a collector himself, he has embraced every f…

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A Conversation With Bill Greening, An Iconic Barbie Designer: Part One 46:24

2M ago46:24

46:24

For over 25 years Bill Greening’s unique designs and fashion brought Barbie into the new millennium. From Play to Collector lines, his passionate work has helped shape the world’s most famous doll for new generations. Known by every Barbie collector, not just because of his designs, but also his passion as a collector himself, he has embraced every…

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The Future of Collecting - Millennials? 34:26

2M ago34:26

34:26

In this new episode of The Curious Collector, Theriault's President Stuart Holbrook delves into the future of collecting to identify potential upcoming trends and what the emerging generations will think about the protection of objects past. There are some surprising predictions that will hopefully be reassuring to today's collectors that the items…

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Jenna Helwig's Cookbookery Collective is a community for cookbook lovers on Substack 23:44

2M ago23:44

23:44

Welcome to another episode of "Dishing with Stephanie’s Dish," the podcast for everyone obsessed with food, cookbooks, and the stories they tell. Today, host Stephanie Hansen sits down with Jenna Helwig —a true powerhouse in the cookbook world. You may know Jenna as the creator of the Cookbookery Collective newsletter but she's also the food direct…

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A Conversation with Florence Theriault - A Paradigm Shift in Collecting 2000-2025 42:42

2M ago42:42

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Theriaut's President Stuart Holbrook chats with Florence Theriault in this deeply personal and candid look at her 55 year career in auctions, dolls and collecting. Spanning the early 1970’s until today this three-part Podcast allows Florence to recount with humor and sentiment the rise of Theriault’s from its humble beginnings along with the storie…

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66- Pitiful, Vacant Billionaires; Penguin Tariffs; Shout Out to Fuck Bois; Hybrid Ass Balls; No Chingues Finds Religion; Dave Portnoy Tears; Meet the Musks: A Family of Depraved Weirdos 1:11:11

2M ago1:11:11

1:11:11

Listen to the No Chingues crew talk about all of the day's chingaderas: · Guey, Where’s My 401K? · Remember QAnon Pizza Shop Pedophiles · TARIFFying · Penguins Get Tariffed · Courage: We’re the Only FUCK THEM PENGUINS Podcast · Jorge Isn’t Into That · Dick-Shaped Space Ships · Elon Musk, Undefeated Apartheid Clyde POS · Pick Your Favorite Sad, Terr…

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A Conversation with Florence Theriault - The Wild Times of the 1980s-1990s 46:19

3M ago46:19

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Theriaut's President Stuart Holbrook chats with Florence Theriault in this deeply personal and candid look at her 55 year career in auctions, dolls and collecting. Spanning the early 1970’s until today this three-part Podcast allows Florence to recount with humor and sentiment the rise of Theriault’s from its humble beginnings along with the storie…

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Fashion Dolls, Timeless Elegance 55:59

3M ago55:59

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The story of fashion and dolls has been linked throughout time as dolls have long been associated with social aspiration and style. Host Louisa Maxwell is joined by Barbie expert Bradley Justice Yarbrough and Sara Woodbury curator of art at the Barry Art Museum to discuss the current shows exploring the relationship of dolls and fashion through the…

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Let's Go to Sicily with @DefinedDestinations 30:37

3M ago30:37

30:37

Welcome to another exciting episode of "Dishing with Stephanies Dish." In this episode, I am joined by my fellow travel enthusiast, Michael Kenney from Defined Destinations, as we dive into the world of adventurous group travel. Fresh from their trips to Croatia and Asia, they're setting their sights on a new journey to Sicily, Italy. Whether you'r…

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65- Churros vs Conchas; How To Handle Rudeness; Dems Compromising With Nazis; Conservative Cubans Get Humbled; Billionaires Want Your Abuela Eating Cat Food; Recalibration of the Ego 1:18:17

3M ago1:18:17

1:18:17

Listen to Erika L. Sanchez and the No Chingues crew talk about all of the day's chingaderas: · No Chingues Keeps it Current: Will Smith, Getting Jiggy With It, and The Smack · The Recalibration of the Ego · Elon and the Crumbling Myth of the Genius Billionaire · Decorum is King: Democrats and Compromises with Nazis · He Smells Like Poo-Poo* (*Alleg…

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A Conversation with Florence Theriault - The Early Years 1970-1980 39:50

3M ago39:50

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Theriaut's President Stuart Holbrook chats with Florence Theriault in this deeply personal and candid look at her 55 year career in auctions, dolls and collecting. Spanning the early 1970’s until today this three-part Podcast allows Florence to recount with humor and sentiment the rise of Theriault’s from its humble beginnings along with the storie…

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Sewing Quilted Jackets, with Rae Cumbie and Carrie Emerson | Episode 88 45:26

3M ago45:26

45:26

As the quilted garment trend grows, the founders of Fit for Art Patterns talk about sewing quilted jackets, the topic of their latest book.

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Love Shirley Temple - Ten Years Later - Part 2 46:21

3M ago46:21

46:21

The Love Shirley Temple auction was an event that became one of the defining moments of Theriault President Stuart Holbrook’s career in showcasing the entire childhood of one of America’s great icons of the 20th century. All through the treasures that Shirley Temple personally preserved for decades. In Part Two of this journey with Shirley, Stuart …

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Love, Shirley Temple: Ten Years Later - Part 1 43:37

3M ago43:37

43:37

The Love, Shirley Temple auction was an event that became one of the defining moments of Theriaults' President Stuart Holbrook’s career in showcasing the entire childhood of one of America’s greatest icons of the 20th century. All through the treasures that Shirley Temple personally preserved for decades. In this episode of The Curious Collector, S…

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@SetTheTablePhotography 35:00

3M ago35:00

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Follow Rachael White's Blog at https://www.setthetablephotography.com/ or follow her on Instagram @setthetablephotography Watch the episode of "Taste Buds With Stephanie" that Rachael styled Get the @FoodDolls cookbook "Pretty Delicious" This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, …

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What the Hell Were They Thinking? 46:05

3M ago46:05

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In this episode, Theriault's President, Stuart Holbrook takes us on a journey through doll history to share some of the oddest creations doll makers ever designed. As well, discussing the world of patents and how the scramble for the “next big thing” led to some very curious results. From the Bebe Bru Gourmand to the Ondine Swimming Doll, history h…

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Masterpiece Collector Karin Schmelcher 35:56

4M ago35:56

35:56

When a doll collection comes up for auction, we glimpse not just beautiful objects, but a collector's passion, vision, and journey. The upcoming Masterpiece sale at Ladenburger Spielzugauktion in Ladenburg Germany on April 4-5, 2025 presents just such an opportunity with German collector Karin Schmelcher's extraordinary collection of rare French an…

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The Road of a Collector Should Never Be Straight 41:28

4M ago41:28

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A full life of collecting should involve numerous twists and turns. You start in one place with a few steps forward. Yet as you journey through this grand adventure you will find many back roads and detours to explore. Take them. Theriault's President Stuart Holbrook offers collectors not a map this time, but an encouragement to throw the map away …

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Creating Fitted Bodices, with Gretchen Hirsch | Episode 87 39:34

4M ago39:34

39:34

Pattern designer, sewing teacher, and author Gretchen Hirsch talks about sewing fitted bodices, working with boning, and what's in her latest book.

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64- Lively, Baldoni, & The Seductive Power of Chisme; With Great Black Power Comes Great Black Responsibility; MAGA Incel Nesting Dolls; Are All Ugly People Racist?; JD- No Safe Couch; BAD Small Talk 1:18:36

4M ago1:18:36

1:18:36

Listen to Erika L. Sanchez and the No Chingues crew talk about all of the day's chingaderas: · Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni, and The Appeal of Messy Ass Chisme · Is Doing An Impression of the WB Frog Racist? · Roddy Learns That With Great Black Power Comes Great Black Responsibility · Erika Successfully Escapes Several Racism Traps · The No Chingue…

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Auction Tips For Collectors 43:23

4M ago43:23

43:23

Stuart Holbrook has spent a majority of his life on the podium watching and conducting auctions as President of Theriault’s. With that, he has developed insider thoughts on the different type of bidders, how they fare in relation to their style, and interesting takeaways as to the success of each. As well, to showcase how online bidding is creating…

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Collecting and Traveling with Passion 36:22

4M ago36:22

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In this episode of The Curious Collector, Theriault's President Stuart Holbrook shares his decades of experience traveling the world and how his passion for collecting and collectors creates meaningful experiences that transcend the guide book mentality of visiting destinations anywhere. He talks about how collecting and travel go hand in hand to f…

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@KatherineWants 23:10

4M ago23:10

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Welcome back to another episode of "Dishing with Stephanies Dish," where today's conversation centers on love, food, and the evolution of a dynamic partnership. Stephanie is joined by the charismatic duo, Randy and Katherine Feltes, the creative minds behind @KatherineWants. This episode delves into their unique journey through life's intertwined p…

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63- The Blackest Super Bowl; Apartheid Clyde & Other Little Bitches; It Ends With Us Chisme; Shameful Rabbit Holes; Vatos Locos Forever; Emilia Perez 59:28

4M ago59:28

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Listen to the No Chingues crew talk about all of the day's chingaderas: · The Blackest Super Bowl Halftime Show · Channel Your Inner Kendrick At Your Work Nemesis · Jorge Is Just Another DEI Casualty · Who Could Have Seen This Coming? Turd Administration Hurts Even Trump-Loving Farmers · Chaffing In Our Overalls · Vatos Locos Forever · People Who L…

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Let's Cut the "Creepy Doll" Crap! 29:01

4M ago29:01

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Anyone who collects dolls has likely heard the comment, "Those Dolls are Creepy". But why do so many non-collectors think that? In this episode of The Curious Collector, Stuart Holbrook, the president of Theriault's Doll Auctions, dives into an exploration of how dolls got that label and what about them really creeps some people out. He takes a loo…

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Rebecca Blackwell 23:32

5M ago23:32

23:32

Welcome to another episode of "Dishing with Stephanie's Dish." Today, we're thrilled to talk with Rebecca Blackwell, a recipe developer, Substack writer, and published cookbook author of the “Lets Get Lost Cookbook”. Rebecca shares her fascinating journey of selling her possessions to live and travel full-time in an RV with her husband. Join us as …

6M ago26:19

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Born and raised in the Midwest to parents originally from Egypt, sisters Alia and Radwa Elkaffas created their Food Dolls platform to share exciting, fast, healthy meals. Born and raised in the Twin Cities to parents originally from Egypt, their recipes from “Pretty Delicious” are flavor-packed, Mediterranean-inspired, and plated with their signatu…

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