Antiques Freaks

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Labubus Aug 13, 2025

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Listen. We’re all aware that we as a society really whiffed it on Funko Pops. And Beanie Babies. And tulip bulbs. But surely, surely this time is different! Surely this is the collectible that doubles as a safe investment opportunity! Surely this designer art toy turned commercialized customization machine is just as good as cash in my mattress! Surely!

Ch. 47 - Varney the Vampire, or, The Feast of Blood (1845) Aug 06, 2025

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Our friends Abracadaniel and Jon (from our Magic: the Gathering episode) join us for another thrilling chapter of Varney the Vampire.

Varney the Vampire is a genuine penny dreadful, read aloud one chapter per week just like the original Victorian working class audience would do for the authentic 1840s Chartist coffeehouse experience.

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Tupperware Jul 30, 2025

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Tupperware? Tupper here! Midcentury designs and vintage plastics make it possible.

Coin Forgery and Medieval Surgery for Fun and Profit Jul 23, 2025

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So it’s 1403 CE and the future King Henry V of England has just taken an arrow to the face at the Battle of Shrewsbury. Can John Bradmore fix it? Tune in for a story plucked straight outta Shakespeare. (Content Warning for glib discussion of historical child endangerment, medical gore, and medieval attempts at self-harm.)

Ch. 46 - Varney the Vampire, or, The Feast of Blood (1845) Jul 16, 2025

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Our friend Tarra (wellntruly) returns for another thrilling chapter from our Varney vault! Will the Bannerworths finally leave the Hall? (No.)

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Ancient Coins with Dean Kinzer Jul 09, 2025

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Dean Kinzer of Kinzer Coins and the Ancient Coin Hour podcast chats with the Antiques Freaks about holding history in the palm of your hand.

The Dust Cloud by E.F. Benson (1906) with Terrible Book Club Jul 03, 2025

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Do you like antique and vintage cars? We can almost guarantee your affection for the automobile does not surpass—nay, does not nearly equal—the lust held by the notorious Edwardian author E.F. Benson. Thrill at this tale of haunted honking! Marvel at the myriad motors! Shrink with horror from a story somehow more sensual than anything tackled by Carnacki the Ghost-Finder! Featuring Chris and Paris of the Terrible Book Club podcast.

CONTENT WARNING for irreverent discussion of the passing of a fictional child and a fictional dog.

Corner Chairs Jun 25, 2025

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Do you know the old man in the corner? The Antiques Freaks go on a wild ride to track down an antiques furniture mystery.

Questions? Answers! Jun 18, 2025

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What are the worst antiques repair hacks? What Brimfield horror stories have we endured? And what's the next big antiques market trend? Answers to all these questions and more from your favorite Freaks! (Now hit 'em with the Brasso!)

Ch. 45 - Varney the Vampire, or, The Feast of Blood (1845) Jun 11, 2025

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Ken's microphone has perished after seven years of valiant service. In memoriam (and while we await shipment of a replacement) please enjoy this episode from our Varney vaults, wherein our dear friend O F Cieri returns for a chilling chapter of cracking coffins.

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