Empty Frames
Crawlspace MediaSeason 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
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 46 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureTrue Crime | |||
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In this new episode, Crawlspace Media's Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with Eric Ulis about his Gardner heist suspect Brian McDevitt. We revisit the history of McDevitt's connection to the heist before uncovering new information and new evid... more
In this new episode, Crawlspace Media's Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with retired FBI special agent and author Geoffrey Kelly about his new book, Thirteen Perfect Fugitives, about the 1990 Gardner Museum heist in Boston, Massachuse... more
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
https://www.bbc.com/... more
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
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- 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 Podcasts4Tryingtoremainafan
United Statesa year 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 Podcasts5Michelle turner
Australia3 years ago - I listen every night
It never gets boring.
Apple Podcasts5SavagetteUnited States3 years ago - Terrific
Terrific great deep dives into Gardner Heist
Apple Podcasts5Lifetime BostonianUnited States4 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 Podcasts2Senska11United States4 years ago
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What is Empty Frames about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A deep-dive show focused on art crime, thefts, and the Gardner Museum heist, blending investigative discussion, interviews with guests connected to the art world, and analysis of high-profile cases. Episodes commonly explore past heists, forgeries, provenance, and the social/web of individuals around art theft, often featuring guests who bring inside knowledge or provocative theories. The format supports both historical storytelling and contemporary updates, with a healthy appetite for theory and nuance, though listener feedback suggests mixed opinions on pacing and structure. A notable strength is the recurring emphasis on the human stories behind stolen art, as well as the frequent crossovers into film, journalism, and investigative resea... more
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Recent guests on Empty Frames include:
1. Eric Ulis
2. Geoffrey Kelly
3. Stayton Bonner
4. Joe Ford
5. Maria Awes
6. Kerry Joyce
7. Paul Turbo Hendry
8. Barry Avrich
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