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The Art of Crime

Gavin Whitehead
Madame Tussaud
World War II
French Revolution
Chamber Of Horrors
Operation Condor
New York City
Cairo
Princess Caraboo
Hekmet Fahmy
Elliott Speer
Marie Antoinette
Ardlamont Mystery
Nazi Espionage
Johannes Eppler
New York
French Resistance
Bastille
Capital Punishment
Atto Melani
Josephine Baker

The Art of Crime is a history podcast about the unlikely collisions between true crime and the arts. New theme each season. The Art of Crime is a product of Drum and Monkey Media, LLC.

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Today, I'm re-releasing my interview with Michelle Young, author of The Art Spy, a riveting account of the life and heroics of Rose Valland, a museum curator who spied on the Nazis during their occupation of France in World War II. The paperback edit... more

Today, we're joined by historian Elyse Graham to talk about Book and Dagger, her riveting account of how the OSS, a precursor to the CIA, recruited scholars, artists, and activists to help the U.S. spy on the Nazis during World War II.

If you'd lik... more

Forty years ago, millions of Americans turned on their TVs to watch The Mysteries of Al Capone's Vault. In this live broadcast, construction workers blasted their way into a subterranean chamber beneath Chicago's Lexington Hotel, believed to have bee... more

Today, I'm joined by Alex Hortis, author of The Witch of New York, a riveting account of the 1843 trials of Polly Bodine. A resident of Staten Island, Bodine was accused of murdering her sister-in-law and her infant niece, sparking public outrage. Bo... more

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Recent Guests

Elyse Graham
Author of Book and Dagger
Author, Book and Dagger
Episode: Book and Dagger (Beach Reads)
William Elliott Hazelgrove
Author of Capone's Vault
Author
Episode: Capone's Vault (Beach Reads)
Alex Hortis
Author of The Witch of New York
Author, The Witch of New York
Episode: The Witch of New York (Beach Reads)
Bench Ansfield
Author of Born in Flames
Author of Born in Flames
Episode: Born in Flames (Beach Reads)
Jonathan Gill
Historian and author of Hollywood Double Agent (2020)
Historian, author
Episode: Hollywood Double Agent (Beach Reads)
Margalit Fox
Best-selling author, author of The Talented Mrs. Mandelbaum
Author, The Talented Mrs. Mandelbaum
Episode: The Talented Mrs. Mandelbaum (Beach Reads)
Matthew Campbell
Award-winning journalist, author of The Man Who Stole the Gods
Author
Episode: The Man Who Stole the Gods (Beach Reads)
Kyle Wood
Host of Who Arted?
Who Arted?
Episode: The Most Beautiful Woman of the Nineteenth Century: Countess of Castiglione (Spy vs. Spy)
Nicky Druse
Guest who scores Blunt in the panel segment
Episode: School for Scandal: Anthony Blunt (Spy vs. Spy)

Host

Gavin Whitehead
Host and creator focused on history, crime, and the arts

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 511 ratings
  • Fencing

    Absolutely great delve into American history 👌

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    EA SEE
    Canada2 months ago
  • Love this show!

    I listen to true crime constantly and I was getting to a point where it felt like if I haven’t already heard about it, it’s probably not that interesting. This show has proven me wrong! For example, I thought, who needs another series about Jack the Ripper? Turns out, I did! I needed it!

    But why did I pay for a subscription and there are still ads? How can I listen with no ads ever? Where do I pay for that? Please… help…

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    whatevenisthismess
    United States8 months ago
  • Very interesting

    Very thorough and interesting

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mamma Wo
    United States8 months ago
  • Unique and entertaining

    I recently stumbled upon this podcast and it has become one of my favorites because of how well and thoroughly researched each episode is. It contains unique anecdotes, for example, the episode of Josephine Baker, where they talked about the guy going down the river Seine in Paris on a kayak - it’s little details like that that make this such a great podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JennDish
    United States9 months ago
  • Just discovered this gem

    Well written and entertaining

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    praxis78
    United Statesa year ago

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Many note the host's narration as witty and compelling, with strong storytelling.
Listeners praise the show for deep, well-researched history and engaging writing.
A minority finds delivery too monotone or dense, but positive sentiment dominates.

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#230
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#231
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#55
Saudi Arabia/History
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#198
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#250
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Book and Dagger (Beach Reads)
Q: Can you summarize why scholars and librarians were recruited as spies for the OSS?
Because their training in critical reading, analysis of literature and archives, and ability to see patterns in seemingly unrelated information made them valuable for assembling, analyzing, and leveraging human intelligence from open sources.
Book and Dagger (Beach Reads)
Q: What was the state of American intelligence services vis-Ă -vis other allied forces when the US entered the war?
The US had no standing spy agency at that moment and had to quickly assemble one, relying on universities and librarians to build out a core capability for intelligence gathering and analysis.
Capone's Vault (Beach Reads)
Q: What was at stake for Geraldo Rivera in taking on Capone's Vault?
It was a chance for a career comeback and a bid to redefine his public persona from journalist to sensational, must-watch entertainment, leveraging a high-risk live event to elevate his profile.
The Witch of New York (Beach Reads)
Q: What makes Polly Bodine's case stand out in American true crime history?
It combines extraordinary media sensationalism, gender norms of the era, and a highly ambiguous set of circumstantial clues, making Bodine both a sympathetic fallen woman and a suspect whose guilt is never fully settled; the case was amplified by woodcuts, sensational journalism, and later literary pundits like Poe.
The Talented Mrs. Mandelbaum (Beach Reads)
Q: What does Mandelbaum's encounter with the stage and public perception reveal about her as a figure?
Her public persona, amplified by plays and newspapers across the country, shows how fear, fascination, and admiration coexisted around her, making her both a notorious criminal and a symbol of a modern, ambitious immigrant woman who challenged social hierarchies.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Art of Crime

What is The Art of Crime about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show deeply investigates how crime intersects with art and cultural history, often through rigorously sourced narratives that fuse archival detail with narrative storytelling. Episodes spotlight historical scandals, art markets, and the social contexts that shaped public perception, featuring historians, authors, and art-world experts who unpack myths, ethics, and provenance. A standout trait is the meticulous research paired with engaging, sometimes theatrical storytelling, plus a recurring format that blends biography, crime, and cultural critique across different eras and geographies. Listeners can expect immersive histories that illuminate how art and crime influence each other, with a clear preference for thoughtful analysis over ... more

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Recent guests on The Art of Crime include:

1. Elyse Graham
2. William Elliott Hazelgrove
3. Alex Hortis
4. Bench Ansfield
5. Jonathan Gill
6. Margalit Fox
7. Matthew Campbell
8. Kyle Wood

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