Great Works

By Tey Peryie & Jess Maton

Not actually an art podcast.

This is Great Works, the podcast where we answer the burning question: what is the single greatest work of our time?

Bowie or Back to the Future? Picasso or Pac-man? Sen... more

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How many episodes does Great Works have?

The podcast currently has 11 episodes available.

Great Works episodes:

March 25, 2022 10. Buttons and Nubbins (the original iPhone)
"An iPod. A phone. And an internet communicator.....are you getting it?" - Steve Jobs, 2007
In the season one finale of Great Works we test how far you can push the definition of art and where the line exists between great art and great design. Tey and Steve present their argument for why the original iPhone deserves to be considered a great work of art and we take a closer look at the world before and after smart phones. Content warning - this episode may contain nubbins and buttons and twiddlysticks.

Art of the Week:
This episode's segment was absolutely jam packed with stuff and all of it was very accessible - no need for links, just take a listen starting 1:16:14
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1h 28min
March 11, 2022 9. Anything and Everything (Bo Burnham - Inside)
Welcome to the podcast, take a look around!
In episode nine, we are delighted to be joined by our guest Becky Woof as she guides us through Bo Burnham's genius dark comedy special - INSIDE. Some (us) would argue this was the greatest work of art in 2021, but can it compete with the big boys?
[TW: suicide]
Art of the Week:
Becky: https://bit.ly/3MRZl0r
Jess: https://amzn.to/3sXbARg
Tey: https://bit.ly/3MIZz9K
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1h 25min
February 24, 2022 8. Thought you were a fox (Fleabag season 2)
In episode eight we push for the worlds first, live on podcast birth.
Our very special guest host Xanthe Saunders Martin presents her argument for why the second season of Fleabag is the greatest work of art. We revisit what made the show special as we try to unravel the layers of symbolism and find out what a particularly hot priest and a fox have in common.

Art of the Week:
Xanthe: https://bit.ly/3BIFJXc
Jess: https://bit.ly/3h8zeUj
Tey: https://bit.ly/33J1MQW

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1h 21min
February 10, 2022 7. The Need for Creed (Assassin's Creed Odyssey)
In episode seven we take a virtual odyssey through Ancient Greece.
Jess presents her argument for why the 2018 video game Assassin's Creed Odyssey is the greatest work of art. We discuss the joys of exploring the stunning recreation of Sparta, everything the game gets right and take a closer look at the troubled development of the series.
Art of the week:

Tey - French 75 cocktail
Jess - Floral Merchant's London Wreath Making
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1h
January 20, 2022 6. Slow As Moss (Dart - Alice Oswald)
In Ep. 6 we take a crack at some poetry with our very talented guest host, Steve Wright.
Designer/developer/literature extraordinaire, Steve brings us the powerfully contemplative poem Dart, by Alice Oswald. He commits to the podcast by getting a tattoo, and as per usual, we dip into gaming.
Dart - https://bit.ly/3AhmGT1
Art of the week:
Steve - https://youtu.be/nCWidTG_6to
Jess - https://youtu.be/y-XIRcjf3l4
Tey - https://www.instagram.com/sidetalknyc/
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1h 2min
January 06, 2022 Bonus: Best Works of 2021
In a break from your regularly scheduled programming, we are pleased to present a bonus episode of Great Works!

In this very special episode Jess and Tey discuss their top 10 favourite pieces of art from the past year, definitively rank them and crown the #1 greatest work of art in 2021!

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47min
December 23, 2021 5. Some Bad Hat Harry (Jaws)
In our Christmas episode, the podcast elves have brought you a special present... our first guest host!
We're joined by writer/musician/director Matt Lovett, who presents his argument for why the 1975 movie Jaws is the greatest work of art, we discuss how it changed the industry forever, and and made Spielberg a household name.
Links:
Jaws - you don't need a link, you know what Jaws is.
Art of the Week:

Matt - https://youtu.be/v-Su1YXQYek
Jess - https://bit.ly/3Ee9JK0
Tey - https://youtu.be/21Ki96Lsxhc
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1h 28min
December 09, 2021 4. Blood Red Footprints (Rothko - The Seagram Murals)
In episode four we discuss the most interesting room in London.
Tey presents his argument for why The Seagram Murals by Mark Rothko is the greatest work of art, we chart a 50s European road trip, and Jess is preoccupied with binging Netflix's latest and greatest.
Links:
The Seagram Murals - shorturl.at/dqtD8
Art Explained Video - https://bit.ly/3ybq8Og
Art of the Week:
Jess - https://bit.ly/3ybpzUE
Tey - https://bit.ly/3dw9FdM
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1h 8min
November 25, 2021 3. Muscly eyebrows (Greek Sculptor - Laocoön and His Sons)
In episode three we take a trip to Ancient Greece.
Jess presents her argument for why the statue Laocoön and His Sons is the greatest work of art, we explore whether Trojan priests could dunk, and Tey is preoccupied with the synth-wave aesthetic.
Links:
Laocoön and His Sons - https://bit.ly/3kWLJ7q
Winged Victory of Samothrace - https://bit.ly/3HLj13q
Art of the Week:
Jess - https://bit.ly/32oquVU
Tey - https://bit.ly/3oTHYko
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53min
November 11, 2021 2. More asbestos! (The Simpsons - Lisa's Substitute)
In episode two we're switching lanes and talking about everyone's favourite TV family.
Tey presents his argument for why the early Simpsons episode Lisa's Substitute is the greatest work of art, we explore whether there were any jewish cowboys, and Jess is preoccupied with variable fonts.

Links:
Lisa's Substitute - https://www.disneyplus.com/video/33c5ea7a-09ac-4513-b471-29289dbbc1f9?distributionPartner=google
Who Shot Mr Burns vegas odds - https://twitter.com/DieRobinsonDie/status/1423644738218078215?s=20

Art of the Week:
Jess - https://www.monotype.com/resources/videos/variable-fonts-adobe-max-2020
Tey - https://ornc.org/our-story/royal-hospital/painted-hall/

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1h 14min

FAQs about Great Works:

How many episodes does Great Works have?

The podcast currently has 11 episodes available.