Arts and Crimes

Part 1 of our two parter about Artemisia Gentileschi! We talk about one of her, and many artist's renditions of the famous story of Judith and Holofernes... You know the one.. where it's the woman cutting of the man's head... You know. We talk about the story behind the painting, digest it a little, and introduce Artemisia.

We try out our new mics... there are issues... so it'll take some time to settle back into something we like. But other than that please enjoy the heist of the millennium... The Millennium Star Diamond Heist!

This is an special episode not only because we deep dive into AI, what it is, what it's doing and all that jazz, but Josh is the one in charge on this one. Additionally, please be aware, there are serious and sensitive subjects concerning self harm in this episode. If you or someone you know is suffering from any kind of self harm and suicidal thoughts please know there are many outlets. Blow are listed just a couple places you can go to get into contact with a human to help.International Association for suicide prevention: https://www.iasp.info/suicidalthoughts/988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: https://988lifeline.org (You can call text or go to their website)

This week we talk about a woman that helped smuggle over 2500 children out of the Warsaw ghetto. We do speak a very small amount about the difficulties facing the Jews in Poland at this time so there is a bit of a trigger warning for that. She was an amazing and unrelenting force for good. Please enjoy!

This is the second time we will be answering listener main. and specifically all the ones that are getting a free shirt! I think at the beginning of the episode we express that there was still one shirt available but very shortly after the episode was recorded we received an email for the final request. So all shirts have been claimed. But please continue to enjoy the pod and as always, write in if you would like! Thanks Podlings, you are all the best!

Part 2 of our two-parter about Qin Shi Huangdi and his Terracotta Army. We finish up with the end of the first emperor's life and the end of the Qin Dynasty and what is in that big tomb complex, and how was it all made. The warriors aren't the only things they found in there! Enjoy!

Part 1 of our 2 part adventure in understanding the Terracotta Army! We cover the first Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi (Or Qin Shi Huang, both are correct) and how he conquered and united all of China. There might also be a little give away happening if you listen and are interested. Enjoy!

We talk about the Cuttingley Fairies, but not just about them but following how the famous author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle came to believe them to be real. In the episode I talk about having the main book I took quotes and used information from as well as a link to the youtube video that Branden posted of he and I playing Hell Divers. The book: The Coming of the Fairies- The Cottingley Incident by Sir Arthur Conan DoyleThe YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Zwxfn9bnzw (You can Find it if you look up "AtlasTekh Sunday Sessions 2026.01.04 The Hive Lord Must Die!" as well)

Were you ever curious what started the Satanic Panic... Or maybe what is the Satanic Panic.. We Cover that and as always.. more. Kind of random stuff, but it's all in there for you! Also, this recoding got a little messed up so there is some echo issues. I apologize and thank you for your understanding.

This is the second half of the Dark Crystal review and discussion. We get a little real on this one. So please enjoy some laughs and some genuine heart felt commentary from the three of us. We love you Podlings!

This is it, we finally made it to the Dark Crystal and Branden is in charge! He is also holding nothing back, so surprise, this will be a two parter! Please enjoy this fact filled film review!

We answer your questions! We range from potter questions, to the history of soap, heist questions and more! And if you want to have your questions, ask away and maybe we'll do another A&C Q&A for you all! Thanks for listening to the pod and making it fun for us to do!

We are back and here is the travel log of my journey while we were gone. Also a little, listener question answered in the end as a teaser to the next episode!

The conclusion to our 3 part Japanese tattoos series. We speak about the Yakuza origins, Irezumi Masters, and some of the reasons the Yakuza tattoos are the way they are and why they matter so much.

We are on part 2 of 3 for the Japanese tattoos series! We talk about how tattoos are actually used as punishment, what they looked like and the other ways tattoos were being commonly used and understood in Japan during the Edo period.

This is part one of our... however many it ends up being, about Japanese tattoos on our way to talk about Yakuza tattoos. This episode we cover ancient Japanese tattooing traditions, techniques and practices.

We talk about Otzi the iceman, how much we learned from him, and his mysterious demise.

We talk about Portland Oregon and her Shanghai Tunnels, how they got that name, what they were used after and how they are doing to this day!

We discuss the lost colony of Roanoke and the evidences that point to it maybe not being all that lost. Enjoy!

The exciting al-be-it long conclusion to the wild tale of King Arthur and his knights!

Part one of our two parter all about King Arthur! We will discuss his beginnings and how he got his famous sword!

We go over some of the history and making of the famous film The Godfather, and add some of our own commentary!

We finally reach the end of our four part Caravaggio series. We see how he starts to spiral, how he finds and meets goals.. but struggles to hold it together after those goals are met. Join us as we find our way through the turbulent end to Caravaggio's beautiful and violent life.

This is part 3 of 4 parts! Sorry... I made it four parts. I couldn't help it but his life and art is just so interesting! So, enjoy this episode that talks about his start and success in Rome!

This is part 2 of our 3 Part Caravaggio deep dive... which is kind of half way not about him but the world as it leads up to him and his works.

This episode is the 1st of at least a 2 if not 3 part series concerning Caravaggio. We start out explaining the House of Medici since the Renaissance wouldn't have happened without them, and we can't talk about Caravaggio without talking about the Renaissance... so it's a bit of a domino effect here. However, the Medici's are full of drama, of crime and of art. So enjoy!

This episode we go over St Patrick and some Irish history related to St. Paddy's day, and then we talk about the Greek Philosopher Diogenes.... we also just get the most distracted, but don't worry, fun stories abound!

We have a special guest one of my best friends and a long time listener Becky Dajany! She tells us all about Weegee and how he probably didn't murder anyone but for sure photographed it all!

This episode winds it's way through the Victorian era with wallpaper as the main killer! There are two books referenced in this episode that we recommend. First: The short story, The Yellow Wallpaper by Perkins GilmanSecond: Bitten By Witch Fever, Wallpaper & Arsenic in the Victorian Home by Lucinda Hawksley

We cover Blackbeard the infamous pirate and the ship wreck that brought us to learn about him!

This is the Part 2 of the two part Amarna art series. Enjoy the riveting conclusion and surprising amount about ceramic cones!

Originally aired in 1937 (I know I said 1936, sorry), The Shadow- Death House Rescue! We recreated it in our own sort of way but please enjoy the original as well. Just search "The Shadow Death House Rescue" in YouTube and you will actually find a lot of recording of it there. We hope you enjoy!

Part one of our two part foray into antient Egypt's Amarna art. We are going to find out about how Akhenaten changed art, religion and politics from the traditional Egyptian everything we are used to... and a little about Stargate and James Spader.. and a few other tangents.

We cover Superheroes and Comic books, how they were put to the flame, and how they overcame. I mention a Documentary that covers a lot more information about a lot of other comic book and Superhero stuff, and it's fantastic; so if you are interest this is it: "Superheroes: A Never-Ending Battle (TV Mini Series 2013)"

The second half of our two part Vincent Van Gogh journey. We conclude with the time after he cut off his ear to the end of his life and a little after. Please note this episode does speak of suicide.

Part one of two about Vincent Van Gogh! The mystery of his missing ear is covered in this episode while we will go over his mysterious death in part 2.

We know him through art, cinema... that one silhouetted stride pose... Bigfoot... and crimes he may or may not have committed! But also maybe some good stuff?

Go with us on this wild ride of art forgery and avoiding conviction for selling art treasures to the Nazis.

Enjoy the top missions of the Ghost army as they deceive their war through WWII. Some books I read for this were fantastic and if you would like more information and additional images to go with check these out! The Ghost Army of World War II: How One Top-Secret Unit Deceived the Enemy with Inflatable Tanks, Sound Effects, and Other Audacious Fakery (Updated Edition) By Beyer, Rick; Sayles, Elizabeth. The Ghost Army: Conning the Third Reich By Souter, Gerry; Souter, Janet.

This episode we get to talk about one of the leading figures of the Pop Art movement Andy Warhol and the assassination attempt on his life. The book Warhol by Blake Gopnik was one of my main sources used for this episode, so if you want just the most information about Warhol listen to this.

We mad it to the actual trials. We go over the trials and some of the historical aftermath.

This is going to be a two part episode entirely dedicated to my Ceramics 3 and AP students that kept telling me I had to make a podcast. There are some trigger warning so please be aware there is mention of death, torture, cannibalism, demonic and sexual content.

This is the Arts and Crimes podcast's first episode! Learn a little about the heist of one of the most famous paintings in the world the Mona Lisa. How'd he pull it off? You'll find out here! The Documentary I talked about, and is fantastic, was Mona Lisa is Missing - The Man Who Stole The Masterpiece by Joe Medeiros