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Empty Frames

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Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
Mental Health
Smartphones
Screen Addiction
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Heist
Art Theft
Teenagers
Social Media
Parenting
DB Cooper
Gardner Heist
FBI
Boston
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Art Forgery
Noodler Gallery
Ruby Red Slippers
Performance Art
Joe Gibbons
Nuclear Fuel

Season 1 is about the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum heist: In the early hours of March 18th, 1990, two thieves posing as police officers were admitted into the Gardner Museum in Boston. In 81 minutes they stole 13 pieces of artwork, among the paintings stripped from their frames were works by Vermeer, Degas, and Rembrandt. Season 2 tackles other angles of art crime. We chat w/ owners of an antiq... more

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In this new episode, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak about the jewel heist at the Louvre in October of 2025.

This episode was researched by Kathleen Studer.

Sources: ⁠https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_Louvre_robbery⁠

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In this new episode, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak about the jewel heist at the Louvre in October of 2025.

This episode was researched by Kathleen Studer.

Sources: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_Louvre_robbery

www.bbc.com/new... more

In this episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna welcome two new friends of the show to the conversation. Mr. Stayton Bonner & Mr. Joe Ford. Stayton wrote the book, The Million Dollar Car Detective and Joe Ford IS the Car Detective. The car in quest... more

In this episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined by new friend of the show, executive producer and investigative journalist Maria Awes. Maria's production company, Committee Films, helmed the ABC News Studios doc, Ruby Red Handed: Stealing... more

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Recent Guests

Stayton Bonner
Author of The Million Dollar Car Detective
Episode: Bonus // The Million Dollar Car Detective
Joe Ford
Specializes in locating and recovering stolen classic cars.
Episode: Bonus // The Million Dollar Car Detective
Maria Awes
Investigative journalist with a background in television news.
Committee Films
Episode: Bonus // Ruby Red Handed
Kerry Joyce
Muddy River fact checker, deeply involved in researching the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum heist.
Episode: S3E20 - New Gardner Suspect & More
Paul Turbo Hendry
Art crime commentator and host of a YouTube channel
Art Hostage
Episode: S3E19 - The 2025 Turbo Train
Barry Avrich
Filmmaker and author
Episode: S3E18 - The Devil Wears Rothko w/ Barry Avrich
Eric Aronson
Filmmaker who directed the movie 'Any Day Now' about the Gardner heist.
Episode: S3E17 - Any Day Now w/ Eric Aronson
Eric Ulis
Leading expert on the DB Cooper case and art crime investigations.
Episode: Crawlspace Bonus - New DB Cooper Discoveries w/ Eric Ulis
Charles Pinning
Author and researcher with a creative theory on the Gardner Museum heist.
Episode: S3E14 - New Info on Compelling Theory

Hosts

Tim
Co-host who coordinates discussions about the Gardner Museum heist and engages with topics related to art crime.
Lance
Co-host who engages with guests and topics related to art crime, providing insight and commentary throughout episodes.

Reviews

3.6 out of 5 stars from 518 ratings
  • It’s been 2 years —update please

    Can we at least get a five minute acknowledgement update about the fireplace episode? Even if it’s to say that the guy ghosted you and lost contact OR if it’s to tell us you’ll be doing a follow up episode? In 2023 it sounded like he would have test results back fairly soon—but then no word about it from you guys. If you don’t have any answers from him that’s fine but please just let us know where it went from there or tell us there’s an episode coming or something please.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Tryingtoremainafan
    United States9 months ago
  • Fave podcast

    Never really thought I was an art fan but I just love this podcast can’t get enough now I am up to date I am so frustrated waiting for the next episode. Turbo should be given his own show he is so interesting :) well done guys please keep them coming

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Michelle turner
    Australia3 years ago
  • I listen every night

    It never gets boring.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Savagette
    United States3 years ago
  • Terrific

    Terrific great deep dives into Gardner Heist

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lifetime Bostonian
    United States3 years ago
  • Time to put it to bed

    Pod started out very interesting - storyline and info was intriguing and entertaining. It has now devolved into just having conspiracy theorists on spitting stupidity with aboslutely zero logic or research behind it.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Senska11
    United States4 years ago

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Overall, the podcast garners affection for its unique perspective on art crime as a captivating subject, encouraging listeners to continuously engage with the series.
The hosts are frequently commended for their engaging banter and insights, though some reviews highlight occasional interruptions and issues with advertisement placements.
Listeners appreciate the investigative aspect and detailed storytelling, expressing fascination with art theft and the exploration of lesser-known cases.
Some express frustrations regarding pacing and content organization, suggesting a desire for clearer narratives and less speculation.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Bonus // The Million Dollar Car Detective
Q: How was the car identified as the stolen one?
Provenance played a crucial role, as there were very few of these cars and the original owner's documents indicated it was stolen.
Bonus // The Million Dollar Car Detective
Q: Can we talk about what this car looks like?
The car is nicknamed Teardrop, inspired by fluid dynamics and aerodynamics with no right angles in its design.
Bonus // The Million Dollar Car Detective
Q: How did you first hear about this story?
Stayton discovered it while working as an editor at Rolling Stone through a story in a regional newspaper.
Bonus // Ruby Red Handed
Q: How did the shoes get stolen?
The slippers were taken from a plexiglass case in the museum through a break-in during the night.
Bonus // Ruby Red Handed
Q: Can you tell us a little bit about those shoes? And I guess, what is the movie and those Ruby Red Slippers? What does it mean to the culture?
The Ruby Slippers are an iconic symbol of Hollywood film and represent nostalgia and the Technicolor innovation in cinema.

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This podcast offers an in-depth exploration of art crime and theft, with a primary focus on the infamous Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum heist, where 13 priceless artworks were stolen. Each season unfolds layers surrounding this historical event, from the heist's execution to investigations and theories concerning its aftermath. The conversational style engages a variety of guests, including investigative journalists, authors, and industry experts, who provide unique insights, anecdotes, and theories surrounding both the Gardner heist and broader art theft cases. The podcast stands out for its combination of detailed storytelling and commentary on the cultural significance of art, appealing to true crime enthusiasts and art lovers alike.

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2. Joe Ford
3. Maria Awes
4. Kerry Joyce
5. Paul Turbo Hendry
6. Barry Avrich
7. Eric Aronson
8. Eric Ulis

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