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The C Word
Conservation
Christmas
Heritage Conservation
Glass Conservation
Musical Instruments
Condition Lost
Furniture Conservation
Cyprus
Historic Houses
Freelancing
Accreditation
Sustainability
Glass Blowing
Heritage Collections
Digitization In Heritage
UNESCO World Heritage Churches
Historical Conservation
Networking
Cultural Heritage
Ceramics

The Conservators' Podcast

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes144Founded9 years ago
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Latest Episodes

In this Bonus Episode we welcome Jenny back from Maternity Leave and discuss with the team’s mums the priorities and privilege of having children.

00:30 Welcome

00:57 News!

04:54 Returning to Work

06:28 Solange

17:28 Phedra

19:26 Kloe

28:37 Je... more

Kloe and Phedra cosy up for fireside Christmas chats and reflect on the past year

00:10 – Introductions

00:30 – Are you feeling christmassy?

03:41 – Object of the year

07:24 – Predictions 2024

18:48 – Predictions 2025

23:20 – Talking points wit... more

Join Liz and Phedra, and guest hosts Ayan and Valentina on the ground at the 2025 IIC S&ECC in Brazil, for both an international and an early career special!

C is for Conference!

00:03 – Intro

02:30 – Ayan’s on the ground reporter interview with J... more

Solange and Phedra explore Cyprus!

00:17 Hello from Solange

01:03 Welcome to Cyprus

05:27 Preservation of an archaeological landscape

06:38 Destruction of sites under occupation

08:49 Thoughts on the Agents of Deterioration

12:25 Collaboration ... more

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Recent Guests

Valentina Castillo
An independent private practice conservator from Chile.
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Episode: S17E07: IIC S&ECC in Brazil!
Abbie Tudor
Furniture conservator based in London
Episode: S17E01: Furniture Conservation
Philip Burroughs
Furniture restorer and conservator based in Guernsey
Episode: S17E01: Furniture Conservation
Mary Lewis
Head of Craft Sustainability at Heritage Crafts, basket maker and knitter
Heritage Crafts
Episode: S16E01: Heritage Skills
Bethany Jo Mikelait
President of the Canadian Association of Professional Conservators and paintings conservator based in Toronto, Canada.
Canadian Association of Professional Conservators
Episode: S15E05: Accreditation (Part 2: The International Take)
Mariana Onofri
Art conservator from Brazil advocating for the regulation of the conservation profession.
Episode: S15E05: Accreditation (Part 2: The International Take)
Terri Costello
An emerging glass conservator and registered owner of Costello Conservation
Costello Conservation
Episode: S15E03: Glass Conservation
Jill Carruthers
Exhibitions manager at Showtown
Showtown
Episode: S14E07: New Museums
Matthew Turtle
Co-director at the Museum of Homelessness
Museum of Homelessness
Episode: S14E07: New Museums

Hosts

Fedra Camadromo
Co-host of The C Word; conservator with cross-institutional experience
Liz Hébert
Co-hosts of The Conservators' Podcast; conservator with diverse specializations
Jenny Mathiasson
Objects conservator and host; engages across museums and conservation practices
Liz Averre
Paintings conservator; contributes to discussions on paintings conservation

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 98 ratings
  • Dynamic Duo

    A great show with such dynamic hosts talking about real things in conservation. The content is great, and the chat free flowing. A must for anyone in our field.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    McLuce44
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Conservation in the spotlight

    This show is the only thing that keeps me going when I am down in the museum basement for hours on end photographing artefacts and archives. I am a collections researcher, not a conservator, but this podcast has made me aware of just how important conservators are to making my work possible. I love all the hosts and special guests and each episode is wonderfully engaging. Thank you Kloe, Jenny, Christina and Jane for all the hard work that undoubtedly goes in to making this podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    archaeoa1
    United Kingdom7 years ago
  • Not just for conservators! Recommended.

    Smart, interesting, accessible, and fun! And great for a wider audience than just museum conservators--I think teachers, professors, writers, historians--anyone interested in issues of history, conservation, and how to effectively communicate the lessons of the past would enjoy these excellent conversations.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    livimeikle
    United States8 years ago
  • I love this!

    Wow- I’m so happy I found this podcast. As an architectural conservator, my job is even more obscure than being an objects conservator. There is so much cross over between the fields that the information presented on this podcast is very relevant to me. If you want to have an architectural conservator on your show I’d be honored to speak with you! I can tell you all about mortars, paint analysis, stone consolidation...and other insanely specific topics! Keep up the good work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Natalie Karas
    United States8 years ago
  • If you an interested in old stuff . . .

    The C Word is one of my favourite podcasts. It deals with geeky things such as erasers, what to do with good in a museum, healthy and safety issues with chemicals in museum conservation. It makes me sad at times to think that these people are not paid what they ought to be nor respected as much as they ought to be -- if only people would listen to what they know and what they say. The podcast is also very interactive. They want to know their listeners' experiences. Give a listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Diana Patterson
    Canada8 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Widely praised for guest variety and practical takeaways for museum work.
Good for those curious about the intersection of craft, history, and ethics in conservation.
Accessible yet deeply knowledgeable, appealing to both specialists and outsiders.
Professional, insightful, and engaging for listeners across the conservation field.
Dynamic hosts with a free-flowing chat that stays grounded in conservation realities.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

S17E08: A Christmas Chat
Q: What object is that? Is it a tool? Is it just something you owned before?
Chloe would love to recover a painting she bought in Zambia when she was young, while Fedra wishes for a missing sock she knitted with her mother.
S17E08: A Christmas Chat
Q: If Father Christmas left you a winning lottery ticket in your stocking this year, would you continue to work in conservation?
Both hosts agree that they would continue working in conservation, with different aspirations for funding bodies and museums.
S17E08: A Christmas Chat
Q: If you could choose any historic house or museum without the public there, which one would you choose to spend Christmas Day in?
Chloe would choose the Cathedral in Strasbourg, France, to experience its beautiful decorations and unique features without the crowds.
S16E06: Early Career Freelancing
Q: What surprised you about private practice?
Sophie found that private practice allowed for engaging large-scale projects and important work that she initially thought would only be available in institutions.
S16E06: Early Career Freelancing
Q: How does your business function?
Isabella explained that she works for museums, churches, and private clients, managing her own studio operations.

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This show centers on museum and heritage conservation, with a focus on practical techniques, ethics, career paths, and the everyday realities of conservators. Across episodes, discussions span furniture and artifact conservation, sustainability in the field, conservation ethics when handling sacred or culturally significant objects, and real-world experiences from early-career professionals and students at regional conferences. A notable strength is the blend of technical detail with personal storytelling, making complex topics approachable while highlighting career trajectories, cross-disciplinary overlaps, and the evolving landscape of conservation practice. The format frequently features multiple hosts with guest conservators, creating a... more

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2. Abbie Tudor
3. Philip Burroughs
4. Mary Lewis
5. Bethany Jo Mikelait
6. Mariana Onofri
7. Terri Costello
8. Jill Carruthers

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