Framed

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.

🕵️‍♀️ The 10 Missing Days of Agatha Christie: Mystery, Scandal, or Stunt? 🕵️‍♀️In 1926, bestselling crime author Agatha Christie vanished without a trace. For ten days, the world searched. Her car was found abandoned. A national manhunt was launched. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle even brought in a psychic.When she reappeared, Christie claimed to remember nothing.In this episode of Framed, we unravel one of the most perplexing real-life mysteries in literary history. Was it a mental breakdown? A calculated escape from scandal? Or a plot twist worthy of her own novels?Grab your magnifying glass — we’re diving into the disappearance that shocked the world and still stirs conspiracy theories today.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

🎢 Inside Disney’s Dark Side: The Animatronics of EPCOT & The Curious Case of Buzzy 🎢From the magic of animatronics to a real-life heist straight out of Tomorrowland — this episode of Framed dives into the fascinating world of Disney’s most iconic robots. We explore the history of EPCOT’s cutting-edge animatronics, the cultural impact of figures like Dreamfinder and Figment, and the bizarre disappearance of Buzzy, a beloved character from the now-defunct Cranium Command attraction.Who stole Buzzy? Why do people risk everything to steal from the “Most Magical Place on Earth”? And what does this say about fandom, nostalgia, and obsession?Join us for a deep-dive into Disney lore, theme park crime, and the eerie reality of abandoned attractions.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 paintings are gone. The guards are tied up. And over $500 million worth of artwork has vanished into thin air.In Part 2 of our deep dive into the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum heist, Joel and Steph unpack the suspects—some shady, some surprising—and the tangled web of theories, mob ties, and mystery deaths that followed. From questionable security guards to eccentric career criminals, this episode explores who might have pulled off the biggest unsolved art theft in modern history… and why the case remains open over 30 years later.No arrests. No recoveries. No closure.Was it an inside job? A mob cover-up? Or the perfect crime?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

In the early hours of March 18, 1990, two men dressed as police officers entered Boston’s Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum and walked out with over $500 million worth of art. The crime scene was bizarre. The guards were found tied up in the basement. The stolen pieces included masterpieces by Rembrandt, Vermeer, Manet, and others—none of which have ever been recovered.In part one of this two-part series, Joel and Steph dive into the events of that night, exploring how the theft unfolded, what was taken, and why this remains the most valuable art heist in modern history. They explore the strange choices made by the thieves, the details left behind, and the early theories that gripped the public and baffled investigators.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