Antique Auction Forum Podcast
1) 202. Why Antiques Matter with Johanna McBrien
In this episode, we’re joined by Johanna McBrien—an antiques expert with over 40 years of experience in museums, auction houses, and classrooms. From Historic New England to teaching at RISD and Bosto...Show More
2) 201. Fire Buckets & The Borden Limner
Martin grew up near historic Portsmouth, New Hampshire—a treasure trove of Colonial-era antiques and stories. In the 1980s, he uncovered a set of stunning fire buckets and portraits linked to local ar...Show More
3) 200. Jake Sconyers | The Boston Molasses Disaster
The 1919 Molasses Flood was a tragic and significant event in the history of Boston’s North End, reflecting the challenges of a rapidly changing city after World War I. In this episode, Jake Sconyers ...Show More
4) 199. Martin Willis, My Life with Antiques
First ever monologue discussing how I got into antiques, and the adventure along the way. From digging bottles, a 1964 garage sale, to my dad auctioning for the first time by replacing a drunken aucti...Show More
5) 198. Former FBI Art Crime Recover Agent, Robert K. Wittman
Robert K. Wittman had a remarkable career as an FBI agent for 20 years, from 1988 to 2008. Specializing in art theft and cultural property crime, Robert became the FBI’s go-to expert for these types o...Show More
6) 197. Dan Carlin (replay)
2010 interview with HARDCORE HISTORY’S Dan Carlin, a fascinating guest who’s podcast still holds up after 11 years. Dan talks about prep for his shows, the predictable things that happen when you refl...Show More
7) 196. Art Guard Bill Anderson
Founder of Art Guard, Bill Anderson discusses the art theft market, as well as Art Guard’s system which is dedicated to protecting anything that’s valuable and portable. A system that is always on, op...Show More
8) 195. Adam Zimmerman, New York Antiques Dealer
Adam discusses the antiques business today in the New York City surroundings, an area of exodus, the merchandise available and how to handle things as a buyer and seller in a COVID restricted environm...Show More
9) 194. Stephen Schofield on Coins & Stamps
Martin Willis interviews longtime friend Stephen Schofield on coins and stamps, and how rare are rare coins? What about collecting stamps? What to do for more information about what dad or grandad may...Show More
10) 193. Maine Artist, David Vickery
One of Maine’s noted artists, David Vickery discusses his path on becoming an artist by first looking through a camera lens, what challenges him and what inspires him. Check out his Varieties of Maine...Show More