Best London Beyond Time And Place Podcasts (2025)

1
Episode 623: Behind the Mic with Dominic Schlueter of The Running Effect 1:09:31

1h ago1:09:31

1:09:31

Hey friends! I’m so excited to bring you the another episode in the Behind the Mic series today — I’ve loved hearing your feedback on this series, and it’s been such a joy connecting with other podcasters who love this space as much as I do. Today’s guest is someone I’ve been incredibly inspired by: Dominic Schlueter, the host of The Running Effect…

1
The Cabinet Detective of Urbino, with Mario Tavella 11:13

3h ago11:13

11:13

Commissioned by the Della Rovere family and separated across the centuries, a pair of Renaissance cabinets was finally brought back together. This is a story of friendship and detective work, with Président of Sotheby’s France Mario Tavella’s deep ties to European heritage and cultural institutions making the impossible possible. This is an episode…

1
Jenny Saville and the Art of the Sale, with Ottilie Windsor 10:36

3h ago10:36

10:36

On today’s episode, the alchemy of industry experience, market intelligence and a true passion for art, and how these factors converged in the landmark sale of Jenny Saville’s Shadow Study, orchestrated by Ottilie Windsor, Head of Contemporary Art London. Further details about the episode subject This is an episode of The Specialist, your weekly do…

1
A Masterpiece by Kandinsky: A Story of Restitution, with Helena Newman 11:22

3h ago11:22

11:22

On today’s episode, a remarkable restitution story involving the loss of a family’s Kandinsky painting in Nazi-era Germany. Helena Newman, Chairman, Sotheby’s Europe and Impressionist & Modern Art Worldwide and a trained classical violinist, brings her love of music’s rhythm and tonality to her appreciation of art, making Kandinsky one of her favou…

1
The Rediscovery of Rubens’ The Massacre of the Innocents, with George Gordon 11:45

3h ago11:45

11:45

Rubens’ early masterpiece The Massacre of the Innocents was hidden away for nearly 250 years. George Gordon, Deputy Chairman, Sotheby’s Europe and Co-Chairman of Old Master Paintings & Drawings Worldwide, spearheaded its discovery, attribution and triumphant sale. More than 20 years on, it retains the record for the highest price paid anywhere for …

1
Clyfford Still: The Mission to Establish a Museum, with Lisa Dennison 11:04

3h ago11:04

11:04

In a rare move, four paintings by Abstract Expressionist Clyfford Still were released from the artist’s estate to support the founding of a museum in his honor. Lisa Dennison, Chairman, Sotheby’s Americas, was instrumental in shaping the sale and ensuring it fulfilled its purpose. Further details about the episode subject This is an episode of The …

1
The Untold Story of the Shredded Banksy, with Alex Branczik 11:08

3h ago11:08

11:08

The shredding of Banksy’s Girl with Balloon live at auction in 2018 has gone down in art history. Alex Branczik, Chairman and Head of Modern & Contemporary Art Europe and Asia, reveals how Sotheby’s navigated the newly titled Love is in the Bin through a media storm and into a new market moment. Further details about the episode subject This is an …

1
Beyond Black: Pierre Soulages' Market Turning Point, with Grégoire Billault 10:07

3h ago10:07

10:07

Grégoire Billault’s personal relationship with Pierre Soulages reflects a longstanding commitment to championing the artist on a global stage. The connection culminated in the sale of a work Billault, Chairman of Contemporary Art New York, had followed for more than two decades, showcasing his adroit skill in navigating complex market dynamics. ⁠Fu…

1
The Chicken Cup: Mankind’s Most Faked Object, with Nicolas Chow 12:17

3h ago12:17

12:17

On today’s episode, the story of the Ming dynasty Chicken Cup, one of the most iconic objects in Chinese ceramics, which has followed Nicolas Chow, Chairman, Sotheby’s Asia and Head of Asian Art Worldwide, throughout his career and family ancestry. Further details about the episode subject This is an episode of The Specialist, your weekly dose of w…

1
Boggy Creek Casebook: Fouke Monster Encounters 1908 to Present 44:05

11h ago44:05

44:05

Tonight, my special guest is acclaimed author and cryptid researcher Lyle Blackburn, here to unravel one of America’s most enduring and eerie legends—the Fouke Monster. For over a century, something strange has stalked the swampy bottoms of southern Arkansas... a towering, ape-like creature said to lurk in the shadows of Boggy Creek. In his new boo…

1
Hayden Hewes and the International UFO Bureau 9:35

10h ago9:35

9:35

Hayden Hewes and the International UFO Bureau Hayden C. Hewes (December 29, 1943 – September 13, 2017) was a pioneering UFO researcher who founded the International UFO Bureau (IUFOB) in Oklahoma City in 1957—remarkably, while still a teenager attending high school What began as a passionate hobby quickly grew into a serious organization involving …

1
Banned: The Hidden History of Contraception in Ireland (Listener Favourite) 28:12

6h ago28:12

28:12

While we’re on the last week of our summer break, we’re bringing you one of our most popular episodes from the back catalogue. For over four decades, contraception was not just taboo in Ireland—it was illegal. From 1935 to 1979, selling contraceptives and even accessing information about family planning was strictly banned by the Irish government. …

1
A Country Singer UFO Occupants and Men in Black 8:47

4h ago8:47

8:47

A Country Singer UFO Occupants and Men in Black Unlock a world of mystery! Join our exclusive community and instantly access over 1,000 ad-free episodes, mind-blowing bonus segments, and much more. Dive deeper into the unknown with content that challenges what you think you know. For nearly a decade, Mysterious Radio has taken listeners on a journe…

1
Blackwell Island: New York's 19th Century Madhouse 53:07

1d ago53:07

53:07

Tonight, author Stacy Horn returns to take us deep inside one of the most chilling institutions in American history—Blackwell’s Island. Once hailed as a visionary experiment in humane care, it quickly devolved into a hellscape of madness, misery, and corruption. In her haunting book Damnation Island: Poor, Sick, Mad and Criminal in 19th Century New…

1
Necropolis London and It's Dead 54:35

13h ago54:35

54:35

Tonight, my guest is author Catharine Arnold, here to take us on a fascinating—and eerily beautiful—journey through the shadowy side of one of the world’s greatest cities. In her captivating book Necropolis: London and Its Dead, Arnold peels back the layers of history to reveal a city built as much by the living as it was shaped by the dead. Above …

1
Cannibalism: A Perfectly Natural History 42:21

1d ago42:21

42:21

Tonight, we’re diving headfirst into one of nature’s darkest taboos—one that’s far more common, more complex, and yes… more natural than you’ve ever imagined. My special guest is zoologist and author Bill Schutt, here to peel back the layers on a topic most shy away from: cannibalism. But forget the horror films and tabloid headlines—Schutt’s groun…

1
Maniac: The Bath School Disaster and the Birth of the Modern Mass Killer 44:04

1d ago44:04

44:04

My special guest tonight is true crime author and researcher Harold Schechter who's here to discuss his new book about the first mass killing of it's kind in the United States. Get his book Maniac: The Bath School Disaster and the Birth of the Modern Mass Killer on Amazon. In 1927, while the majority of the township of Bath, Michigan, was celebrati…

1
Do The Deceased Watch Over Us? 1:10:04

2d ago1:10:04

1:10:04

My special guest is best-selling author Chris Lippincott who's here to discuss his experiences communicating with our loved ones who have crossed over. You can get his book Spirits Beside Us on Amazon. What happens when your body dies? How do you gain closure after your loved ones pass? Are you searching for evidence of the spirit world? Internatio…

1
A UFO Captured by Children 9:00

2d ago9:00

9:00

A UFO Captured by Children Unlock a world of mystery! Join our exclusive community and instantly access over 1,000 ad-free episodes, mind-blowing bonus segments, and much more. Dive deeper into the unknown with content that challenges what you think you know. For nearly a decade, Mysterious Radio has taken listeners on a journey through the strange…

1
Episode 622: Erika Kemp – Making Her First World Champs Team & Joining the Relay Podcast 1:06:39

5d ago1:06:39

1:06:39

Hey friends! I’m so excited to bring you this conversation with Erika Kemp on the podcast this week. Erika is a two-time U.S. Champion (15K and 20K), a marathoner who ran a 2:22 in Houston earlier this year, and—most recently—a first-time World Championships team member. She’s also the newest co-host on the Relay podcast team, which I’m thrilled ab…

1
Destination New Earth: A Blueprint to 5D Consciousness 45:44

6d ago45:44

45:44

My special guest is author Alex Marcoux here to discuss her new book about humanity ascending to another plan of existence. Get her book Destination New Earth - A Blueprint to 5D Consciousness on Amazon. Are you waiting for an “event” to catapult you to the New Earth? Do you wish you could wiggle your nose and ascend to the fifth dimension? What if…

1
The Modern Resurrection of Dybbuk 11:14

6d ago11:14

11:14

IN 2003, A WINE CABINET in Portland, Oregon, somehow made headlines. The owner of the foot-and-a-half-tall wooden bit of decor, Kevin Mannis, had listed it on eBay alongside an elaborate story. He claimed that the cabinet had previously been owned by a Polish Holocaust survivor and was inhabited by a powerful demon known as a Dybbuk.…

1
Aztec Human Sacrifice 11:55

6d ago11:55

11:55

It was discovered that the Aztec culture took part in human sacrifice. Do you know why? Unlock a world of mystery! Join our exclusive community and instantly access over 1,000 ad-free episodes, mind-blowing bonus segments, and much more. Dive deeper into the unknown with content that challenges what you think you know. For nearly a decade, Mysterio…

1
How To Remote View 17:08

6d ago17:08

17:08

Remote Viewing is the ability to gain information that lies beyond the range of our ordinary sense and beyond the conventional constraints of time and space, and anyone can do it. Unlock a world of mystery! Join our exclusive community and instantly access over 1,000 ad-free episodes, mind-blowing bonus segments, and much more. Dive deeper into the…

1
The Dark Web: Reality vs Hype 53:56

7d ago53:56

53:56

Todd is founder and CEO of Dark Intel, which specializes in the research and training of law enforcement and business about the Darkweb. He is a retired police Detective Sergeant, a frequent speaker at technology events and featured expert on various media. He is a regular speaker internationally on Cybercrime issues and an author. His most recent …

1
Cursed Forest of Massachusetts 25:26

7d ago25:26

25:26

There seem to be places in this world to which strangeness seems to gravitate. Whether it is their geography, topography, or some inexplicable, unseen forces, these locations possess what can only be described as a certain disconnect from reality as we know it. They are imbued with some sort of undercurrent of mystery, strangeness, and sometimes ev…

1
Artemisia Gentileschi, with Katy Hessel and Letizia Treves 27:42

7d ago27:42

27:42

In this episode, art historian Katy Hessel is joined by former National Gallery London curator Letizia Treves and Sotheby’s Edoardo Roberti for a conversation about the pioneering 17th-century artist Artemisia Gentileschi, whose work – in which she painted subjects that were traditionally the preserve of male artists, and intended for the male gaze…

1
Image-Makers, with Mary McCartney and Sonia Boyce 33:01

7d ago33:01

33:01

The idea of the artist’s muse conjures up a glamorous but passive woman portrayed by a male artist. Yet many women who are commonly identified as muses have been talents in their own right; they are creatively inspired as well as sources of inspiration for others. In this episode, photographer Mary McCartney, Golden Lion prize-winning artist Sonia …

1
Munch, with Tracey Emin 35:32

7d ago35:32

35:32

Edvard Munch pioneered Expressionism and embraced life’s most painful experiences to create art: his pursuit of emotional truth changed art forever. Tracey Emin, who has been a major figure in contemporary art for more than 25 years, has always been fascinated by the Norwegian master and, in 2021, she exhibited 25 of her own works alongside Munch’s…

1
Living Heritage, with Olafur Eliasson and Hans Ulrich Obrist 34:10

7d ago34:10

34:10

In this episode, Artistic Director of the Serpentine Galleries Hans Ulrich Obrist moderated a conversation between philanthropist and Creative Director of Lopud 1483 Francesca Thyssen-Bornemisza, artist Olafur Eliasson and President and CEO of World Monuments Fund Bénédicte de Montlaur. Together they discussed Francesca’s restoration of the 15th-Ce…

1
Celebrating (Women) Artists, with Marina Abramović 37:30

7d ago37:30

37:30

Marina Abramović is one of our greatest living artists: an art world icon and a performance art pioneer. In 2023, Marina presented her solo exhibition After Life at the Royal Academy and became the first female artist in the institution’s 250-year history to fill the entire gallery space with her art. Will Gompertz was joined by Sotheby’s Marina Ru…

1
Women Artists in the City, with Lubaina Himid 28:30

7d ago28:30

28:30

In this episode, art historian and broadcaster Carrie Scott is joined by Turner Prize-winning artist and activist Lubaina Himid, writer Lauren Elkin and Head of Modern and Contemporary African Art at Sotheby’s Hannah O’Leary for a conversation exploring modern city life from the perspective of female artists. This podcast was originally a live even…

1
Twentieth Century Design, with Julianne Moore 28:58

7d ago28:58

28:58

Julianne Moore is one of our greatest living actors: an Academy and Emmy award winner, and the first American woman to be awarded top acting prizes at the Cannes, Berlin and Venice film festivals. She is also an avid collector. In this episode, Julianne joins curator and author Glenn Adamson, curator Dakin Hart, gallerist Jean-Gabriel Mitterrand, a…

1
Impressionism and its Legacy 29:50

7d ago29:50

29:50

In this episode, Helen Newman, Chairman of Sotheby’s Europe is joined by Paul Signac’s great granddaughter Charlotte Hellman, artist Erik Madigan Heck, and the National Gallery’s Christopher Riopelle for a conversation about the revolutionary impact made by the Impressionists. This podcast was originally recorded at Sotheby’s in London in February …

1
The Rothko Chapel, with Christopher Rothko and Dr. David Anfam 36:29

7d ago36:29

36:29

In this episode, Professor Shahidha Bari is joined by Christopher Rothko, custodian of the Rothko legacy, Dr David Anfam, curator and writer, and Lisa Dennison, Sotheby’s Chairman of the Americas for a conversation about The Rothko Chapel for an inside glimpse into the history of the chapel, its ambitions for the future and the part it plays in Rot…

1
Women and Power, with Mary Beard and Shahidha Bari 35:00

7d ago35:00

35:00

For millennia, female power has been portrayed, mediated and exerted through visual art. But to what extent have women been packaged to fit a male template? And how much have they been able to control their own image? In today’s episode, which was originally recorded as a live event at Sotheby’s in London, Sotheby’s specialist Holly Braine was join…

1
Jane Austen, with Helen Fielding and Gill Hornby 35:47

7d ago35:47

35:47

In this episode, which was originally recorded as a live event, we are joined by two literary icons for a conversation about the beloved 19th-century novelist Jane Austen. Helen Fielding is the creator of the multi-million selling Bridget Jones novels and films, and Gill Hornby is the author of the bestselling Miss Austen, and The Story of Jane Aus…

1
Portraiture, with Simon Schama and Eleanor Nairne 35:12

7d ago35:12

35:12

Human beings have been making visual depictions of human life for tens of thousands of years. Fascination with our own likeness is one of the great constants of human history – and the portrait has long been the focus of that fascination. What can portraits tell us about the world? And what can they tell us about ourselves? In today’s episode – ori…

1
Shaping Taste and Shaping Society, with Paloma Picasso and Iwona Blazwick 34:04

7d ago34:04

34:04

There has never been a better time than now for women working in art, fashion and design. But female artists, gallerists, and collectors have always shaped taste, pushed patriarchal boundaries, and challenged orthodoxies to find ways of expressing themselves and championing the work of others. In this episode, originally recorded as a live event, W…

1
Surrealism, with Celeste and Tim Marlow 29:17

7d ago29:17

29:17

In this episode, originally recorded at Sotheby’s in London, award-winning singer-songwriter Celeste is joined by Sotheby’s Helena Newman for a conversation about female surrealist artists, including Leonor Fini and Leonora Carrington, and the profound impact that their work – and the surrealism movement more broadly – has had on design and culture…

1
Imaginary Conversations: An ERDEM Collection, with Lady Burlington 41:21

7d ago41:21

41:21

In celebration of Imaginary Conversations: An ERDEM Collection inspired by Duchess Deborah, join British fashion journalist Charlie Porter in conversation with Erdem Moralıoğlu, Creative Director of ERDEM, and Lady Burlington. Together they will discuss Moralıoğlu's creative process in designing a collection inspired by Duchess Deborah, drawing upo…

1
Lucian Freud and Portraits from Chatsworth, with Bella Freud 43:33

7d ago43:33

43:33

In this episode, director of the National Portrait Gallery and trustee of Chatsworth House Trust, Nicholas Cullinan, is joined by Bella Freud, daughter of artist Lucian Freud, for a conversation that examines the stories behind three portraits of the Devonshire family painted by Lucian Freud. These include the famous ‘Woman in a White Shirt’, which…

1
London: An Artistic Crossroads | Gallery Open House 1:17:14

7d ago1:17:14

1:17:14

London has long been a cultural melting pot for artists from around the world who, in their own unique ways, have revealed with each touch of a brush, the impact of the dynamic environment in which they found themselves. So in celebration of its role in the artistic journeys of so many, Sotheby’s has partnered with Art UK to showcase 12 extraordina…

1
William Blake: Artist, Poet and Visionary, with Andrew Graham-Dixon and John Higgs 56:30

7d ago56:30

56:30

With a rare first edition of William Blake’s Songs of Innocence and of Experience about to go under the hammer, in this episode a panel of experts have come together for a conversation about the poet, artist and visionary. Chair and cultural critic Shahidha Bari is joined by art historian Andrew Graham-Dixon, cultural historian John Higgs and Sothe…

1
Creative London: An Artistic Crossroads, with Grayson Perry 56:10

7d ago56:10

56:10

Has London's cultural power essentially radiated outwards, influencing artists and creatives across the world? Or is London's creative preeminence dependent on the influx of global talent that has galvanised its artistic scene? In this panel discussion, curator and cultural historian Gus Casely-Hayford, journalist Dylan Jones, museum director Tim M…

1
London: The Golden Age, with James Stourton 35:08

7d ago35:08

35:08

London has long been a cultural melting pot for artists from around the world who, in their own unique ways, have revealed with each touch of a brush, the impact of the dynamic environment in which they found themselves. So in celebration of its role in the artistic journeys of so many, Sotheby’s has partnered with Art UK to showcase 12 extraordina…

1
Radical Modernity: From Bloomsbury to Charleston, with Kim Jones and Darren Clarke 40:48

7d ago40:48

40:48

In this episode, writer, academic and critic Frances Wilson is joined by Artistic Director of Dior Homme and Vice President of Charleston, Kim Jones, Dr Darren Clarke, Head of Collections, Research and Exhibitions at Charleston and Sotheby’s, and Jen Hardie, Director and Senior Specialist in Modern British & Irish Art at Sotheby’s in London, for a …

1
African Creativity Today with Idris Elba 29:16

7d ago29:16

29:16

In this episode, actor, filmmaker, musician and activist, Idris Elba discusses the influence and growth of African art and the creative industries on the global stage with host Alexis Akwagyiram, Managing Editor of Semafor Africa, Dana Enduno Ferriera, CEO and Founder of Pavillon54, a digital platform for sharing and promoting art from the African …

1
Episode 621: Behind the Mic with Believe in the Run 40:38

7d ago40:38

40:38

Today I’m joined by my friends from Believe in the Run — Thomas, Meaghan, and Robbe! If you’ve been around the running world for any amount of time, you’ve likely come across their gear reviews, seen their shakeout runs at major marathons, or tuned into one of their podcasts (The Drop or Fuel for the Sole). These three are such a fun crew and bring…

1
Are UFO's Responsible for Human Mutaliations? 24:27

8d ago24:27

24:27

Tonight, I take you through one of the most disturbing and controversial questions in UFO lore: Are unidentified flying objects responsible for human mutilations? While cattle mutilations have long been linked to extraterrestrial activity, a darker, more chilling theory suggests that humans, too, have fallen victim to the same precise surgical proc…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

London Beyond Time And Place Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Quick Reference Guide