This week, we’re dodging laser beams and teaming up with Monet playboys left and right. That’s right, we’re delving into the underworld of museum heists and art thefts. Grab a croissant or two dozen deviled eggs and join us as we discuss the classic heist film, the Thomas Crown Affair.

If you don’t want to hear TCA spoilers, skip ahead to the 26 and a half minute mark.

In this episode, we also discuss the Isabella Stewart Gardner Heist, The Ghent Alterpiece, The FBI Art Crime Team, and fabulously failed art thefts. This is a jam-packed episode and yet we still manage to throw in a few coin collector tongue twisters and the answer to the proverbial question, can you eat a banana peel? Tune in to find out.

The Thomas Crown Affair (1999)

Isabella Stewart Gardner Heist

The Ghent Alterpiece

FBI Art Crime

2021 Zaandam attempted Monet theft

2012 Stockholm Art Heist attempt in which in the getaway car was too small

Theft of the Salvador Dali Painting at Rikers Island