Framed

In this bonus episode, we answer a listener question from Caroline: what actually makes a perfect pop song? From Robyn and Whitney to Prince, Gaga, Britney and beyond, we sit down and talk about what turns a good song into an all-time pop classic.Songs that you need to listen to:Dancing on My Own — Robyn I Wanna Dance with Somebody — Whitney Houston When Doves Cry — Prince She’s Homeless — Crystal WatersNo Scrubs — TLC Born This Way — Lady Gaga Bad Romance — Lady Gaga Groove Is in the Heart — Deee-Lite Ray of Light — Madonna Toxic — Britney Spears

This week on Framed, we head to São Paulo for a heist that feels less Ocean’s Eleven and more absolute chaos. On the final day of a library exhibition in Brazil, two men walked in and ripped rare works off the walls, shoved them into blue Ikea bags, and disappeared into the city in under ten minutes. Among the stolen works were valuable Matisse prints from Jazz and engravings tied to Brazilian cultural history. We get into the art, the suspects and a man nicknamed Gargamel that we spend way too much time talking about.

Season three is here, the studio has changed, and after a brief detour through Adelaide, Midsumma and the magic of Melbourne dinner theatre, we get into one of the wildest art scandals in modern history. This week on Framed, we’re diving into the collapse of New York’s legendary Knoedler Gallery — the elite institution that sold fake masterpieces to some of the richest collectors in the world. We unpack the forged Jackson Pollocks and Rothkos, the mysterious “Mr X” story and the question that still hangs over the whole mess: did Ann Freedman know? It’s an art world meltdown so huge it brought down a gallery that had been operating for 165 years. Watch next / further readingMade You Look

This week we wrap up the year and ask 'what the hell happened in 2025?' We recap our top pop culture moments from Labubu to Katy Perry in space. Then Joel gives us his hot or not list for 2026, can anyone say dinner theatre? Come along and join us in a world of whimsy for the final episode of the year!

Vivienne Westwood transformed herself from a working-class girl who didn’t think she belonged in the art world into a global fashion icon who changed it forever.In this weeks episode we unpack the full story behind Westwood’s rise, from her early days designing politically charged T-shirts in London’s punk scene, to dressing the Sex Pistols, redefining runway spectacle, and turning fashion into a tool for rebellion.Whether you’re visiting the NGV exhibition or just want to understand why Vivienne Westwood mattered this episode gives you the cultural context behind the tartan, the punk, and the power.

In this weeks episode we dive into one if the mist exciting forces in contemporary Australian art, with Kaylene Whiskey. From APY land to the National Portrait Gallery Kaylene blends dreamtime stories, pop icons and community life. Her bold bright canvas are filled with humour and heart but before we meet Kaylene we trace the 60 000+ year history to discover how we got here. Although there is too much to cover in one episode we do our best to unpack all we can and celebrate the rich culture and history of Australia's First Nations art.Free the flag with Clothing The Gaps - learn more hereThis episode contains mention of the names, voices and images of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who may have passed. Please listen with care.Individuals mentionedKaylene WhiskeyEmily Kame Kngwarreye Rover ThomasHarold Thomas

What happens when a real Salvador Dali hangs in the cafeteria of one of America’s toughest prisons — and then suddenly disappears? This week we dive into the unbelievably true (and deeply chaotic) Rikers Island art heist: a surrealist masterpiece gifted to inmatesKeep your ears peeled for pigeon hour - a running joke thats been floating around for a while.

In this week’s episode, we break down the $150 million theft of France’s royal jewels, how two men used a cherry picker to break in, and why the world’s most famous museum somehow forgot to renew its security-camera permit.Steph and Joel unpack the chaotic details, the memes, and the conspiracy theories and give you the real story behind the headlines. This weeks recommendations: Joel: Your local Chinese take out Steph: Florence and the Machine - Everybody Scream

After a month of spooky season and horror, we’re slowing down (sort of). Joel’s back from Japan — full of stories about trains, terrifying theme park rides, and a surprise HBO cameo in New York — while Steph’s been busy sanding concrete walls and accidentally becoming a lady tradie.In this week’s chaotic catch-up, we talk travel highs, ADHD hyperfixations, Lily Allen’s messy new album, and what happens when your podcast goes mildly viral for having too many opinions about The Shining.It's a catch up episode at its finest!