Framed

Framed

By Steph & JoelTrue CrimeArtsVisual Arts
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  • 45. Burning Embers

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    39 min
  • 44. Art, Lies, and Painting Toddlers

    Prodigy or Performance? The Marla Olmstead Scandal

    In the early 2000s, a four-year-old girl named Marla Olmstead became an overnight sensation — hailed as an abstract art prodigy whose paintings sold for thousands. But was she really the one holding the brush?

    This week on Framed, Steph and Joel unpack the wild true story of Marla’s rise to fame, the media storm that followed, and the lingering question: what happens when we want to believe a child is a genius... even if they’re not?

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    57 min
  • 43. You Wrecked It!

    This week on Framed, Joel takes the wheel to bring you a very special tour of people who accidentally (or… not so accidentally) wrecked art in galleries. From a cleaner who scrubbed the "dirt" off a $1.4 million sculpture, to a man who punched a Monet, to a couple who shattered a crystal chair inspired by Van Gogh — this episode is a full gallery of oopsie-daisies.

    We ask: what happens when you break the priceless? Can a meme restore a masterpiece? And are we all one clumsy moment away from international infamy?

    🎨 For art lovers, chaotic energy enthusiasts, and anyone who’s ever knocked something over and tried to play it cool.


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    53 min
  • 42. Ladies Lounge v. The Law

    Inside MONA: The Art Museum That Got Sued for Saying “No Men Allowed”

    This week on Framed, Steph takes us inside Tasmania’s wildest art museum — MONA — and the legal storm surrounding its now-infamous Ladies Lounge. From butlers and Picassos to lawsuits and toilet exhibitions, we unravel how one feminist art piece led to a Supreme Court battle over gender, access, and the meaning of art itself.

    Also: museum witches, Dark Mofo chaos, fake Picassos, and why you probably don’t want your blood featured in a gallery.

    🎨 For fans of art history, creative controversy, and deeply unserious performance politics.



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    58 min
  • 41. Double Jeopardy: Who shot Andy Warhol?

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    1 hr 4 min
  • 40. Double jeopardy: Down the Witches Road

    Brooms, potions, and spells—oh my! This week on Framed, Steph delves into the world of witches, from historical lore to infamous trials and the mysterious women accused of witchcraft through the ages. Were they misunderstood healers, or was something more magical at play? We’re uncovering the chilling, often tragic stories of the “witches” who shaped history and still captivate us today. Grab your cauldrons and black cats—it’s about to get spooky!


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    1 hr 4 min
  • 39. L'homme-araihnée

    He climbed into a museum — and walked out with over $100 million in stolen art.

    This week on Framed, we unravel the story of Vjeran Tomic, the real-life "French Spider-Man" who used climbing skills to pull off one of France’s most audacious art heists. No alarms. No rush. Just precision, patience, and a whole lot of nerve.

    How did he do it? Why didn’t anyone stop him? And what happened to the missing masterpieces?

    💥 A true crime story where the getaway vehicle was a window and the weapon was charm.


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    59 min
  • 38. The claws are out - Art Feuds!

    Some rivalries spark creativity. Others burn everything to the ground.

    In this week’s episode of Framed, we dive into the most iconic feuds in art and pop culture history — from bitter artistic rivals and celebrity shade wars to lifelong vendettas that changed careers (and occasionally involved slapping).

    What fuels a good feud? Ego? Injustice? Or just excellent PR?

    We’re naming names, spilling tea, and celebrating the drama that makes art — and fame — so deliciously messy.


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    1 hr 8 min
  • 37. Left Eye Legacy

    The Rise and Flame of Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes 

    She was the wild card of TLC. A lyrical genius. A tabloid magnet. A spiritual seeker.

    In this episode of Framed, we trace the life of Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes — from superstardom and arson headlines to her final, haunting days in Honduras. It’s a story of fame, fire, and the fight to be understood.

    For fans of music history, 90s nostalgia, and icons who burned bright.


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    1 hr 7 min
  • 36. Big Little Crimes

    This week on Framed, we investigate a small-time crime with big-time audacity.

    It starts with a guy, a girlfriend, and a suspicious amount of stolen goods — all stashed neatly inside his mum’s house. From an old belt buckle to vintage books and rare collectibles, this bizarre love story turned criminal enterprise leaves us asking: what can’t you fit in a suburban lounge room?

    We unpack the petty, the planned, and the downright weird in this modern-day heist


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    52 min

About Framed

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Framed: Canvas, Cuffs & Other Stuffs

A true crime podcast for art school dropouts and gallery gossips.

Hosts Steph and Joel dig into the wildest stories the art…