Stuff about Things: An Art History Podcast

Lindsay Sheedy and her dog Gus (the unofficial mascot) have built one of the most beloved independent art history podcasts around. Stuff about Things takes a deep-dive approach, with episodes ranging from quick 30-minute minisodes to marathon 3-hour explorations of a single topic. That range is part of the charm -- Lindsay goes exactly as deep as the subject demands. With 53 episodes and a remarkable 4.8-star rating from nearly 400 reviewers, the show covers an enormous range: Vermeer forgeries, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum heist, Damien Hirst's shark in formaldehyde, Easter Island moai, spirit photography, and Tudor portraiture of Anne of Cleves and Lady Jane Grey. Lindsay's genuine fascination with her subjects comes through in every episode. Listeners consistently praise her voice and delivery -- engaging enough to hold attention even through the longest recordings. She has a fine-tuned instinct for what helps a listener connect to an artwork or historical moment. The tone is warm and occasionally sassy, with mild language and the odd innuendo that keeps things from feeling too polished. There is a huge variety of artists and events covered here, and Lindsay treats each one with the same infectious enthusiasm. If you like your art history served with personality, genuine curiosity, and a willingness to spend three hours on the Rembrandt rabbit hole, this is your show.