224 The Mummy’s Foot by Théophile Gautier (1840)

Chris and Paris of the Terrible Book Club podcast join Dee to learn about Death Chair: The Chair That Kills People. From Unsolved Mysteries to Beyond Belief, legends of Busby's stoop chair or the Dead Man's Chair have haunted humanity since the 18th century. OR HAVE THEY???

Recorded on location in the biggest dollhouse shop in the world! Owner and proprietor Nathaniel Ellis joins the Antiques Freaks to talk all things dollhouses, miniatures, ABC’s The Fatal Flaw, HBO’s The Gilded Age, the benefits of running a physical storefront versus an online shop, and the simple delights of following one’s dreams.

Collectibles are not investments. Critical Role is not a publicly-traded company. Do not invest in Critical Role. That said, here is how much some people have made by flipping Critical Role collectibles. Talking points include: McFarlane Toys vs. Sideshow Collectibles, the Mollymauk Tealeaf limited edition figure, the Shaun Gilmore limited edition figure, the Legend of Vox Machina Kickstarter backer rewards, the Critical Role Tarot Set, the Chronicles of Exandria, and the first-ever piece of Critical Role merch.

Benjamin Miller of the Curious Objects podcast (The Magazine Antiques) joins the Antiques Freaks to discuss silversmithing, the unique challenges at the crossroads of antiques and podcasting, and the true value of antiques.

Dagger-knee. Delfyn. Double Dutch coiled against the sun. All this and more as we set sail once again on the Sailor’s Word Book to bring you the D!

Joe Stren from Olde Good Things joins the Antiques Freaks for a delightful chat about architectural salvage, upcycling, interior design, and how to preserve history, the environment, and your wallet all in one fell swoop!

Before the Shakers, there were the Cellars. Or Salt Pigs if you’re fancy.

What if Cinderella’s slippers were not only made of glass but also impractically sized? Introducing the little world of miniature glass shoes. Available now in hordes at literally any antique shop.

Our friends Paris and Chris from the Terrible Book Club podcast join Dee to discuss the scoundrels who fooled Antiques Roadshow with a phony American Civil War sword appraisal - and more! (Warning for discussions of child endangerment and death.)

Linda Holmes joins the Antiques Freaks for a chat about her new book, Flying Solo - a cozy antiques mystery that is mysterious, cozy, and filled with antiques! Duck decoys ahoy.