Antiques Anonymous

By Alexander ClementComedy Arts History

Antiques Anonymous episodes

August 29, 2025 Trump's Goldification and Other Trends
Jon and Alexander are BACK and finally in double figures! Yes, episode 10 is all about trends (a theme suggested by a lovely listener) from the Hollywood style and how it can be overdone (yes, Mr Trump we're talking to you and what you've done to the oval office) as well as Seiko watches, generation Z, streetwear, urban art, Labubu Monsters and NFTs. There's a return of 'Did They Get It Wrong' and plenty of ASMR as your two hosts slurp beer and wine and munch on Monster Claw snacks in celebration of making it this far. Get your Ukrainian flags ready for the finale and don't forget to like, follow, share, comment and review.

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1 hr 10 min
July 26, 2025 We Buy Vintage Cows for Cash Roadshow
Introduced by the great King Donald 1st of America, Jon and Alexander catch up on what they've been up to for the last seven months and rake over the remnants of what might have been a great show in January, predicting 2025 with laser precision, had the boys actually managed to be professional and coordinate their diaries. They also talk about those companies that thrust grubby pamphlets through your door promising top cash for gold and antiques and making out like selling at auction is a really bad thing. Boooo, how dare they?

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Here are a couple of links that relate to the discussion:

https://www.gold-traders.co.uk/blog/always-antiques/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1092389645551584

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55 min
December 15, 2024 The Artform Formerly Known As . . .
Back again after another long gap with episode 8 of the Antiques Anonymous podcast. In this episode, Alexander gets a bit serious about stress in the workplace and how important reaching out to a friend can be. We hear why a power cut and a jigsaw puzzle led Alexander to bid live on a coffee table and in their usual 'Did They Get It Wrong' segment, he reveals his dislike of Mickey Mouse (quick and terrible impression alert) and then on to the main topic this time - prints - as suggested by a listener. As they ramble on, Jon comes clean about his art degree and the hosts disagree agreeably in general about various artists including John Piper, L.S.Lowry, Tracy Emin, Albrecht Durer, Kathe Kollwitz, Damien Hurst (ugh) and Banksy. We also get an insight into Alexander's misspent youth 'studying' graffiti art.
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1 hr
August 18, 2024 General Purpose
The podcast by two guys who are a little bit addicted to antiques. Jon and Alexander are back in the Torpedo Room for another rambling chat, this time about the gradual disappearance of the weekly general auction. Is it on the way out or is there still a future for this time honoured and well loved part of the antiques trade? We hear about what Alexander used to get up to in the back of his Ford Mondeo in the good old days, Jon expresses his dislike of specialist auctions and reveals how he'd do it if he ran his own saleroom, and Alexander risks offending the entire nation of Australia. Plus, your hosts reveal the topic of the next ep. Don't forget to rate and review the show on your pod-catcher of choice and get in touch via the socials if you want to send a message to Jon and Alexander or suggest topics for future episodes.
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59 min
July 01, 2024 Algorithm and Blues
In this episode, Jon and Alexander talk about the many merits and demerits of social media in the antiques world, confess to a little guerilla marketing and give a shout-out to 'rival' podcast The Gavel and the Gabble (hello Harry and Simon!). Also in the rambling Torpedo Room convo, Jon discovers that he just squeaks into Generation X but has no idea what that means, what shabby chic really looks like when you get it home, a little more gentle dunking of the Antiques Roadshow, and why Jon is emphatically not wowed by a crumpled old top hat - and why would he be? All this and more from your favourite antiques anoraks.
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1 hr 14 min
April 28, 2024 Hippies Use the Back Door
This episode, Jon and Alexander ensure they never get booked for any more TV shows by talking candidly about antiques on the telly, revealing some of their own experiences in front of and behind the cameras, as well as their views on whether the television industry has worked for good or ill in the antiques world. They also introduce the new segment 'Did They Get it Wrong?', looking at the Antiques Trade Gazette's now infamous 'Bid Barometer' sidebar and critiquing the results therein. How many more enemies can they make? Don't forget to rate and review the show and/or head over to www.buymeacoffee.com/antiquesanonymous to throw some groats at your hosts.
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1 hr 21 min
April 21, 2024 Return of the Teaser Trailer
Wanna know what's coming up in the next episode? Well here's a quick teaser for you to whet you're antiques appetite. Jon and Alexander celebrate the purchase of a new microphone and so to break it in they got together to record a little teaser (again) on the theme for episode 5 as well as introduce a new segment. Don't forget to rate and review the pod on your favourite player - it really does help - and if you're feeling extra generous you can support the show by heading over to www.buymeacoffee.com/antiquesanonymous to throw a few groats at us so that we can keep the lights on and the content coming. In the meantime, Jon and Alexander invite you to stand to attention and salute our solitary listener in Peru.
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8 min
April 07, 2024 Natural Bone
Once again, Alexander and Jonny are broadcasting from the Torpedo Room in a face-to-face pod. In this episode of Antiques Anonymous, Alexander and Jonny have a rambling chat about the world of antiques, not sticking to a theme but letting the conversation go where it will. This includes quite a bit of ivory talk, playing the eBay game 'Spot the Money Launderer', and the worst taxidermy fox Alexander ever saw. To help support the show, why not head over to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/antiquesanonymous
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1 hr 2 min
March 10, 2024 (Not quite) Live from the Torpedo Room
After what seems like forever, Alexander and Jonny get together in the Torpedo Room (aka Jonny's place of bizzzzness) to talk about antiques again, this time fulfilling a promise made too long ago for anyone to really care about and discuss how the Internet has made an impact on the industry. We hear about the longest ADSL cable in history, how condition reports were done before email was a thing, the joys of selling to a room full of grumpy dealers who hate live bidding, why shouting 'hello America' during an auction may not be the best idea and what Jonny likes to do with his mouse to wind up auctioneers.
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58 min
March 12, 2023 Another Teaser Trailer
Surely not another teaser trailer? Yes. It is. So here Jonny and Alexander are again cueing up the topic for the next episode of Antiques Anonymous which will be . . . [drum roll] . . . The Internet. There's going to be so much to unpack it might be another marathon session - who knows? We certainly don't. So make sure you like and subscribe because you won't want to miss it. OO-RAH!
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4 min

About Antiques Anonymous

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Hello and welcome to Antiques Anonymous, the podcast where two friends who work in the antiques industry, talk about antiques, collectables, fine art and plenty more besides. Hosted by auctioneer…