Framed

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.Come follow us on all the apps@framedthepod@joeldavid_b@cheersthanxalotWant to watch the episode? Come on over to YouTube to see the chaos: https://www.youtube.com/@Framedthepodcast

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.Come follow us on all the apps@framedthepod@joeldavid_b@cheersthanxalotWant to watch the episode? Come on over to YouTube to see the chaos: https://www.youtube.com/@Framedthepodcast

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.Come follow us on all the apps@framedthepod@joeldavid_b@cheersthanxalotWant to watch the episode? Come on over to YouTube to see the chaos: https://www.youtube.com/@Framedthepodcast

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 heistCome follow us on all the apps@framedthepod@joeldavid_b@cheersthanxalotWant to watch the episode? Come on over to YouTube to see the chaos: https://www.youtube.com/@Framedthepodcast

Wolfgang Beltracchi: The Greatest Art Forger of Our Time?He fooled the experts. He conned the galleries. He made millions painting in the styles of long-dead masters — and got away with it for decades.This week on Framed, we dive into the chaotic and captivating world of Wolfgang Beltracchi, one of the most successful (and stylish) art forgers in history. From falsified provenance to perfectly “aged” canvases, Beltracchi didn’t just replicate — he reinvented the art of deception.What does it mean to fake a masterpiece? Is forgery itself a kind of art? And why did the art world want to believe him?We trace the brushstrokes of his most notorious cons — and the downfall that finally brought him down.Come follow us on all the apps@framedthepod@joeldavid_b@cheersthanxalotWant to watch the episode? Come on over to YouTube to see the chaos: https://www.youtube.com/@Framedthepodcast

This week, things get extra fabulous on Framed. Joel and Steph debrief the Met Gala.We’re talking feathers, fashion, and a potential possession of a horny hat. Steph also has an existential crisis over steam punk. Come for the fashion, stay for the chaos — and yes, we describe the outfits like we’re on the red carpet with our eyes closed.Come follow us on all the apps@framedthepod@joeldavid_b@cheersthanxalotWant to watch the episode? Come on over to YouTube to see the chaos: https://www.youtube.com/@Framedthepodcast

This week, Joel takes the wheel and invites you to jump on board a spooky ride through history’s most cursed artifacts. From ancient mummies and the legend of the Hope Diamond to the fiery fate of Pompeii — and yes, the theory that a mummy might’ve sunk the Titanic (??) — we’re diving headfirst into the eerie, the infamous, and the maybe-too-haunted-to-own.Would you keep a cursed object in your house? Are curses real, or just a good story with excellent PR? And what happens when history and superstition collide?Join us for a rollicking, ridiculous, and slightly cursed episode of Framed.🎙️ Spooky history meets pop culture chaos.Come follow us on all the apps@framedthepod@joeldavid_b@cheersthanxalotWant to watch the episode? Come on over to YouTube to see the chaos: https://www.youtube.com/@Framedthepodcast

This week on Framed, we gather around the break room water cooler and accidentally turn our pop culture intro into a full-blown episode.Welcome to the Steph and Joel Variety Hour — where we chat (on the clock, of course) about everything from the upcoming conclave to Katy Perry heading to space and Jodi Siva’s unexpected turn in the Big Brother house.Unfiltered, unscheduled, and a little unhinged — it's your new favourite pop culture catch-up with a Framed twist.🌀 Perfect for fans of pop culture deep dives, chaotic conversations, and the art of professional procrastination.Come follow us on all the apps@framedthepod@joeldavid_b@cheersthanxalotWant to watch the episode? Come on over to YouTube to see the chaos: https://www.youtube.com/@Framedthepodcast

The photocopier is broken and we can't get onto IT at Framed HQ so we are on hold till next week. So you don't miss us too much we are bringing an old ep from season 1 out of the filing cabinets. This is one of our most downloaded episodes - so if you missed the meeting last time, tune in for this one. sincerely Joel & Steph ---In this thrilling episode of Famed, Steph and Joel dive into the high-stakes world of art theft with the jaw-dropping story of the heist at the National Museum in Stockholm. This episode has it all—explosions, priceless art, and a getaway fit for the movies. Chatting about Y2K, titanic and also did someone say Gene Parmesan?Join us as we unpack the dramatic events of December 22, 2000, when armed robbers executed one of the most daring art heists in history.