Best Figurative Dolls Podcasts (2025)

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Lessons From a Collector: Gail Cook 58:41

1d ago58:41

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Every great collector brings own experiences to their passion in how they build, connect, and engage a hobby. Each is unique. Few collectors have had more influence or inspired more collectors of dolls than Gail Cook. Her 45 years in the hobby has seen generational shifts in the way people buy, determine value, display and engage in the joy of coll…

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Strange Summer: Hermelinda Linda (1984) & Las Caguamas Ninja (1991) 1:21:30

2d ago1:21:30

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The Trash-Mex Podcast gets strange (or even more so) with a couple of films that truly warped our minds! We begin with Hermelinda Linda (1984), a peculiar & colorful horror-comedy based on a popular Mexican comic book character. Joey breaks down the film & its intriguing background. Then we get really drunk (not literally) with Las Caguamas Ninjas …

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The Gilgo Beach Murders! Ep.91 50:09

3d ago50:09

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Welcome back in The Spooky Shed! This week I am joined by Shannon Sinister from Sinful Cuts, this is a true crime special and Shannon is telling me all about The Gilgo Beach Murders! At the link below you can find Shannon & Sinful Cuts: https://www.instagram.com/sinful_cuts_official?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=NDBweGlxNGJ6ampi At the …

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24: Suspense and Surprise 1:58:19

3d ago1:58:19

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Surprise! We're back with a new episode. We jump off from the idea introduced to us by J. Todd Anderson, by way of Alfred Hitchcock, that filmmaking is about two things (and according to J. Todd only these two things): suspense and surprise. We analyze ways in which films create a “burden of knowledge” in the mind of the audience, and how this can …

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Where There is Chaos There is Opportunity 1:05:36

13d ago1:05:36

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Collecting is full of opportunities. Many of these opportunities arise as “pockets of moments” in which you can jump in on certain categories that were once hot but are suddenly not. These are the ebbs and flows that every market displays. And by learning to track these movements, collectors have chances to add exceptional examples before that cate…

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Ghost Hunts & Haunted Dolls! With Shell's Spooky Stories! Ep.90 1:02:38

17d ago1:02:38

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Welcome back to The Spooky Shed Podcast, this we welcome Michele from Shell's Spooky Stories into the shed for the first time. We talk about the books she has written and recent paranormal investigations and her very own haunted doll! At the link below you can find Michele and her podcast: https://stan.store/ShellsSpookyStories?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0…

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Collecting During Covid 1:03:30

22d 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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Haunted Teeth & Fairies! With Tommy Callum! Ep.89 58:55

23d ago58:55

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Welcome back to The Spooky Shed! This week we welcome Tommy Cullum from Let's Get Freaky Podcast and Tommy tells us what it was like visiting Cryptid Conference in the UK! We talk about a possible doppelgänger sighting in his own home!! Haunted teeth and even fairies! At the link below you can find Tommy and his podcast: https://linktr.ee/letsgetfr…

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

29d ago53:57

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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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Zombie Apocalypse in Our Home Town With Alex B. Finlayson! Ep.88 53:37

1M ago53:37

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Welcome back into The Spooky Shed! This week we have Alex Finlayson in the shed Alex is an author who grew up in the same home town as us and has wrote a novel called Rock Zombie set in Redcar! At the link below you can Alex and the link to his website to find his books: https://www.instagram.com/a.b.finlayson?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&i…

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Santo Sundays: Santo contra el cerebro del mal (1961) 59:19

1M ago59:19

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The Trash-Mex Podcast is now on season 2! Hosts Joey & Armando discuss what’s to come on season 2, then discuss the legendary Mexican luchador El Santo + his first film Santo Vs The Evil Brain (1961) which is the first film screening in the upcoming “Santo Sundays” screenings at The Frida Cinema. In collaboration with Permanencia Voluntaria Archivo…

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I Tried To Buy The Amityville House With John Radtke! Ep.87 1:11:14

1M ago1:11:14

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Welcome back into The Spooky Shed, this week we welcome John Radtke the host Dairyland Frights! At the link below you can find John and his podcast: https://linktr.ee/dairylandfrights?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=998832e5-18e6-479a-9267-bd0382fdd79b At the link below you can find all our socials, YouTube channels, merch store and patreon…

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Why Collectors Stop Collecting 54:33

1M ago54:33

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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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Chased by A Shadow Figure! With Josh, The 50th Room! ep.86 1:06:41

2M ago1:06:41

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Welcome back into The Spooky Shed, this week we have Josh from The 50th Room Podcast, he shares some amazing experiences involving Ouija boards, shadow figures and aliens! At the link below you can find Josh and his podcast: https://linktr.ee/driftervoyages?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=3e263b4a-b376-4f97-8254-b31f416fcdf1 At the link bel…

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From Prison Governor To Best Selling Author! With Vanessa Frake-Harris Ep.85 1:26:52

2M ago1:26:52

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Welcome back into The Spooky Shed! This week we have an amazing guest! We have got Vanessa Frake-Harris joining us in the shed, Vanessa worked in the prison system for over 25 years working her way up from a prison officer to governor!! Vanessa's book "The Governor" was top 5 best seller in The Times! At the link below you can Vanessa and a link to…

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Marriage and Collecting 49:17

2M 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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La Venganza De Los Punks (1991) w/ Mike Aguirre 1:30:18

2M ago1:30:18

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Hosts Armando & Joey w/ special guest Mike Aguirre discuss punk music, the violent Mexican punk film La Venganza De Los Punks, and recap on the screening that took place on April 27th at The Frida Cinema. Also featuring several interviews from the audience after the screening. Listen to our punk playlist curated for this episode: https://open.spoti…

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Who They Are & What They're Up To! With Leslie & Stephan Shaw! Ep.84 1:24:44

2M ago1:24:44

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This week we welcome Leslie & Stephan Shaw, the authors of Who They Are & What They're Up To! Trust me if you have an interest into UFOs and aliens then you can't miss this episode!! At the link below you can find Leslie & Stephan and where to get there book: https://www.instagram.com/leslie.shaw.author/ At the link below you can find all our socia…

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The Spooky Shed Meets The Terror Cellar! Ep.83 56:03

2M ago56:03

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Welcome back into The Spooky Shed! This week we welcome Andy Crofts, host of The Terror Cellar into the shed! At the link below you can find Andy and his podcast: https://linktr.ee/theterrorcellarpodcast?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=224b9502-04e8-4ab1-aa26-62793d5f709c At the link below you can find all our socials, YouTube channels, mer…

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Trash-Mex Special: Colombia's B Cinema w/ Petroglyph Media 1:23:53

2M ago1:23:53

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The Trash-Mex Podcast temporarily leaves Mexico & heads to Colombia in this special episode! Hosts Armando & Joey discuss Funeral Siniestro (1977) & T-O: Triángulo De Oro (1985) with Anthony Napolitano of Petroglyph Media, a new boutique Blu-ray label that has released two Colombian B films from director Jairo Pinilla. Purchase the Jairo Pinilla Do…

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

2M ago52:25

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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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Headless Nuns, Haunted Hotels & Creepy Phone Calls! Ep.82 1:20:32

2M ago1:20:32

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Welcome back into The Spooky Shed! This week Liam is joined by Mandy & Avery from Thick Thighs and Creepy Vibes Podcast! At the link below you'll find TTVC: https://linktr.ee/thickthighscreepyvibes?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=69bcb63d-4620-4492-8c24-a1881fdcf6c6 At the link below you'll find all our socials, Patreon page, merch stores a…

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

3M ago46:24

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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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Demons In The Car & Creeps In The Shower! Ep.81 52:24

3M ago52:24

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Welcome back to The Spooky Shed Podcast!! This week we welcome Natasha into the shed! You don't want miss this!! Some amazing stories and experiences!! At the link below you can find all our socials, merch store, YouTube channels and Patreon page: https://linktr.ee/thespookyshedpodcast?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=da920501-8145-4433-a47a…

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The Future of Collecting - Millennials? 34:26

3M ago34:26

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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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Haunted Houses, Doppelgänges & A Spooky Cemetery With Cosmic Peach! Ep.80 1:25:19

3M ago1:25:19

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Welcome back to The Spooky Shed this week we welcome Julia the host of Cosmic Peach Podcast! Julia shares some amazing experiences of growing up in a haunted house! At the link below you can find Julia and her podcast: https://linktr.ee/xpeach?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=abd1e5c6-95d2-4222-a1b8-fecb1c2c1f0b At the link below you can fin…

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

3M 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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A Lifetime of Paranormal With Andy Decodes! Ep.79 1:20:26

3M ago1:20:26

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Welcome back into The Spooky Shed! This week Liam is joined by Andy Decodes from Alien8UK! Andy has had a life time of paranormal experiences so much so that the paranormal is now normal to Andy! At the link below you can find Andy and the links to his podcast: https://www.instagram.com/alien8uk?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzI…

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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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The Most Haunted Asylums In The UK! Ep.78 33:19

3M ago33:19

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Welcome back into The Spooky Shed! This week Liam is telling us all about the most haunted asylums in the UK! At the link below you'll find all our socials, merch store, YouTube channels and Patreon page: https://linktr.ee/thespookyshedpodcast?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=d33f88f0-d4bc-4a38-a68e-3245d93b89e7 Get exclusive, ad-free, even …

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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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Paranormal, Pyramids, Horror Movies & More With Dayvid from DTRH! Ep.77 1:30:17

4M ago1:30:17

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Welcome back into The Spooky Shed! This week Liam is joined by Dayvid from Down The Rabbit Hole! Dayvid shares some amazing insights and experiences! At the link below you can find all our socials, merch store, YouTube channel and Patreon page: https://linktr.ee/thespookyshedpodcast?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=a7feadf2-353a-4e86-9533-7f…

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

4M ago46:21

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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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The Paris Catacombs! Ep.76 35:30

4M ago35:30

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Welcome back to The Spooky Shed! This week Billy is taking us down into the catacombs of Paris!! At the link below you can find all our socials, merch store, YouTube channels and our Patreon page: https://linktr.ee/thespookyshedpodcast?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=2b0ad44f-226a-40ca-bbe3-e4767f143879 At the link below you will find the v…

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

4M ago43:37

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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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Las Bellas De Trash-Mex: Isela Vega & Angelica Chain 1:38:51

4M ago1:38:51

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Hosts Armando & Joey discuss two legendary Mexican actresses & two of their films: The beautiful, bold & daring Isela Vega in Los Amantes Del Señor De La Noche (1986) A wild 80’s Mexican folk horror film all made by Isela Vega. Blonde bombshell Angelica Chain in Diario Intimo De Una Cabaretera (1989) A sleazy & suspenseful crime film where Angelica…

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The Snedeker Family! Ep.75 26:48

4M ago26:48

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Welcome back to The Spooky Shed podcast, you'll never guess what listeners!! Billy is back!!! and this week Liam is telling Billy all about the Snedeker Family and event behind the movie, The Haunting in Connecticut! Get exclusive, ad-free, even spookier episodes only on Patreon! Find out more: https://www.patreon.com/TheSpookyShed Hosted on Acast.…

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What the Hell Were They Thinking? 46:05

4M 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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The Epic of Esau With Justin 'Doc' Brown! Ep.74 1:05:14

4M ago1:05:14

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Welcome back to The Spooky Shed, this week Liam sat down with Justin Brown podcaster and author of the book, The Epic of Esau! At the link below you will find all our socials, merch store and Patreon page: https://linktr.ee/thespookyshedpodcast?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=9ee5aaf4-f1f7-467b-83fa-636cc7766877 At the link below you will f…

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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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Ghosts, Cults & Aliens With The Brown Brothers! Ep.73 54:19

5M ago54:19

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Welcome back to The Spooky Shed Podcast! This week Liam sits down with Ryan & Tyler Brown from The Brown Brothers Haunting Hour, Ryan and Tyler tell how they became interested in the paranormal and more, we also talk about Skinwalker Ranch, Cults and much more!! At the link below you will find, all our social medias, merch store, YouTube channels a…

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Auction Tips For Collectors 43:23

5M ago43:23

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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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Haunted Hikes & Terrifying Taverns with Joe Gelinas! Ep.72 53:41

5M ago53:41

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Welcome back to The Spooky Shed Podcast! This week Liam is joined by Joe from Tales, Trails & Taverns, Joe tells us about his experience of growing up in a haunted house that has been in his family for generations and much much more!!! At the link below you can find all our socials, merch store and podcast platforms and YouTube channel: https://lin…

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Collecting and Traveling with Passion 36:22

5M 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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Los Maistros Del Amor: Sexy Comedias De Los 80’s w/ Drew Hanks 1:56:57

5M ago1:56:57

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Hosts Armando & Joey and comedy writer Drew Hanks laugh it away to some sexy comedias from the 1980’s: El Dia De Los Albañiles (1984): Workers of a construction site are constantly getting themselves into crazy & funny sexual situations. Stars Mexican comedy actors Alfonso Zayas & Luis de Alba and famous fichera actress Angelica Chain. El Dia De Lo…

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Trash Mex Especial - Entrevista con Adolfo Martinez Solares 1:02:56

5M ago1:02:56

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Entrevista con Adolfo Martinez Solares, director y escritor de sexy comedias y otras producciones de Frontera Films. Entrevista es en Español. Este episodio está patrocinado por Picardia Nacional. Pueden suscribirse visitando su sitio web o descargando la aplicación en Apple o Android. www.picardianacional.com English translation: Interview with Ad…

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Murders In Our Home Town (True Crime Special) Ep.71 48:33

5M ago48:33

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Welcome back to The Spooky Shed Podcast this week it's a true crime special as Billy tells us about some of the most murders committed in our home town!! Find all our socials, podcast platform and merch store at the link below: https://linktr.ee/thespookyshedpodcast?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=ee4d593d-2e0c-41cb-baed-d722b4109bf3 Get ex…

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

5M 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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The Most Haunted Hotels in The UK! Ep.70 46:23

5M ago46:23

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Welcome back to The Spooky Shed Podcast!! This week we have a conversation about the most haunted hotels in the UK! At the link below you will find all our socials and podcast platforms and merch store: https://linktr.ee/thespookyshedpodcast?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=272f2da2-bfca-4d91-91d6-6f169823e358 Get exclusive, ad-free, even sp…

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Alina The Haunted Doll & Walter The Haunted Clown! Ep.69 55:50

5M ago55:50

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Welcome back to The Spooky Shed Podcast, this week we welcome Emma to the podcast, Emma tells us all about their haunted doll, Alina, how they came to own Alina who haunts the doll and Emma also tells us about Walter the haunted clown who belongs to Emma mum and of course much more!! Find Emma and Alina at the links below: https://www.instagram.com…

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