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Epstein's former lawyer: Information has been suppressed, Trump should release the files
He’s worked for some of the most controversial people to enter the dock: OJ Simpson, Harvey Weinstein, Julian Assange.Leading American defence lawyer Alan Dershowitz also represented Jeffrey Epstein, the disgraced financier and convicted paedophile who has been causing trouble for President Donald Trump from beyond the grave.Dershowitz speaks to Tim Stanley about Epstein’s relationship with Trump and Bill Clinton; what’s really in those files; and the kind of deal Ghislaine Maxwell could do with the Justice Department.The Telegraph has also spoken to Epstein’s former b...
2025-08-08
26 min
Chewing
Episode 136: Babes, Pizza and Hot Stuff
This week on Chewing, we talk about babes, pizza, and hot stuff. First, Monica talks to My Pi pizza founder Larry Aronson about his last pizzeria closing in Chicago after 54 years. Then, Professor Steve Balkin talks about the death of Maxwell Street as he makes Monica some homemade matzo brie. Lastly, James Park talks about his cookbook “Chili Crisp: 50+ Recipes to Satisfy Your Spicy, Crunchy, Garlicky Cravings.” chewing.xyz chicagotribune.com/chewingpodcast facebook.com/chewingpodcast Insta Louisa Chu @louisachu1 Monica Eng
2025-07-28
1h 01
The Doll Podcast
Fashion Dolls, Timeless Elegance
The story of fashion and dolls has been linked throughout time as dolls havelong been associated with social aspiration and style. Host Louisa Maxwell is joined by Barbie expert Bradley JusticeYarbrough and Sara Woodbury curator of fine art at the Barry Art Museum to discuss the current shows exploring the relationship of dolls and fashion through the centuries. Two stunning exhibitions at the BarryArt Museum run in tandem :“Carved Couture “ offer's an intimate look at the world of the 18th century fashion doll - while the second exhibition “ Out of the Box: A Barb...
2025-04-06
55 min
The Doll Podcast
Masterpiece Collector Karin Schmelcher
When a doll collection comes up for auction, we glimpse not just beautiful objects, but a collector's passion, vision, and journey. The upcoming Masterpiece sale at Ladenburger Spielzugauktion in Ladenburg Germany on April 4-5, 2025 presents just such an opportunity with German collector Karin Schmelcher's extraordinary collection of rare French and German dolls.Join host Louisa Maxwell as we explore the highlights of this remarkable collection with Pia Fast Seidel of Ladenburger Auction House and distinguished collector Marco Bröning, Karin Schmelcher’s longtime friend. They guide us through exceptional pieces including two rare Bru Jeune ballerina dolls with...
2025-03-11
35 min
Mr Spike's Bedtime Stories
The Shadow on the Blind, by Louisa Baldwin
When Mr Stackpoole takes on a run down old country house, little does he realise that the truth behind the tales he hears about the reasons why its previous tenants left will soon become all too apparent to him and his family.Mr Spike's Bedtime Stories theme and incidental music composed by Graham Walmsley.Graham is the creator of role playing games including 'Cthulhu Dark' and 'Cosmic Dark' and you can find him on Substack at https://grahamwalmsley.substack.com/ and Twitter @grahamwalmsleyIf you are enjoying these tales, why...
2025-02-09
49 min
The Doll Podcast
Barbie at 65, The Evolution of a Fashion Doll
From astronaut to presidential candidate, Barbie's 250-plus professions mirror the evolving landscape of women's roles in society. Barbie doll has become a cultural icon over her 65 years, reflecting the evolution of women's roles and careers. Through her myriad professions, Barbie inspires children to dream big and showcases the importance of representation, creativity, and empowerment in society.Join Barbie doll expert Bradley Justice Yarbrough and host Louisa Maxwell as they chart Barbie’s 65 years as a pop culture icon.
2025-01-19
45 min
The Doll Podcast
Paper Dolls, Fashion and Play with Samy Odin
Did you know paper dolls were the original fashion influencers? Samy Odin author, lecturer and former Director of the the Musée de la Poupée-Paris joins host Louisa Maxwell to discuss the historic role of paper dolls. Samy takes us through the evolution paper dolls from their beginnings as a playful exploration of identity in the 17th century, to promoting fashion and the arts. These delicate creations are now valued collectables and a record of fashion and play through the centuries.
2024-12-22
58 min
The Doll Podcast
Teddy Bears, from Playthings to Priceless with Danial Agnew and Louisa Maxwell
Welcome to the enchanting world of vintage teddy bear collecting, a fascinating realm where childhood nostalgia meets the art of high-stakes auctions. British teddy expert Daniel Agnew, has worked with Christie's South Kensington, the London Toy Auction, and now with SAS, Special Auction Services in the United Kingdom. Daniel shares his wealth of knowledge and passion for these timeless companions and the factors that contribute to the high market value of certain bears. Listeners are treated to an inside look at the upcoming December 3, 2024, auction at Special Auction Services. This highly anticipated event promises to be a highlight for vin...
2024-11-15
32 min
The Doll Podcast
Robert Tonner Introduces Hollywood Sensation Lacie Churchill
Robert Tonner’s fashion doll Lacie Churchill is a movie studio executive who is always red carpet ready. When she is not green lighting Oscar worthy projects at Hollywood’s Momax studios Lacie is outperforming fellow film moguls in the boardroom. American Sculptor, fashion designer and entrepreneur Robert Tonner has created many exciting dolls during his over 30 year career. Robert launched The Tonner Doll Company in 1991, which became famous for producing fashion dolls, pop culture figures, and collectibles that combined exquisite craftsmanship with artistic design.
2024-11-10
24 min
The Doll Podcast
Celebrating Sindy
British toy designer Rachel Godfroy joins host Louisa Maxwell to celebrate over sixty years of fashion doll Sindy. Sindy was launched in 1963 by Pedigree toys at a time when British fashion and music were sweeping the world. The Beatle’s topped the charts with “She Loves You” and Mary Quant’s mini skirts set off a youth quake in fashion. Sindy was a doll created for the British market and she reflected the culture and fashion of a very exciting time. Louisa and Rachel chart the course of fashion doll Sindy throughout her six decades...
2024-08-06
54 min
The Doll Podcast
Martha Chase, Progressive Kindness Part 2
Dr. Sarah Woodbury, Curator of Art at the Barry Art Museum and host Louisa Maxwell delve into the life and legacy of Martha Jenks Chase. Dr. Woodbury takes you through the "Progressive Kindness" exhibition at the Barry Art Museum, highlighting how Martha's progressive values and medical background fuelled her creations. Uncover the profound impact of Martha's work on both nursing education and children's intellectual growth, as we explore the intersection of art, medicine, and social reform.
2024-06-27
13 min
The Doll Podcast
Martha Chase, Progressive Kindness
The current exhibition at the Barry Art Museum in Norfolk Virginia, USA, discusses the work of Martha Jenks Chase and reveals how one woman’s desire to give her children a meaningful plaything became a movement for change and a company that would create dolls for almost 100 years.Barry Museum guest curator Brett Day Windham joins host Louisa Maxwell to discuss the exhibition which explores Martha Chase’s work and how she used dolls as tools for social change and innovation. Brett is a multidisciplinary artist whose work uses found objects to create sculptures and images. s...
2024-06-02
40 min
SoA Sounds
Adventures in Radio with Barney Norris: Rhiannon Tise
In this final episode, acclaimed playwright, novelist and host of the Adventures in Radio podcast series, Barney Norris, talks to Rhiannon Tise about her radio adaptation of George Eliot’s The Mill on the Floss. What of the uniqueness of the radio drama form? What of a writer’s creative freedom when handling a pre-existing work? What of the constraints of form and structure? Enjoy Barney and Rhiannon discuss around all this and more in this last serving from the Adventures In Radio team at the Society of Authors. Rhiannon’s radio adaptation of George Eliot’s The Mill...
2024-03-25
50 min
Chewing
Episode 128: Maxwells Trading, Feld, next gen chefs
This week, Monica and Louisa talk about the next gen of chefs and King Cake season. Monica interviews chef Erling Wu-Bower who just opened Maxwell Trading, plus chef and TikTok star Jacob Potashnick who’s planning to open Feld in Chicago. Then, Louisa gives us the rundown on Roscas, and what she's hoping for King Cake season. chewing.xyz chicagotribune.com/chewingpodcast facebook.com/chewingpodcast Louisa Chu: Insta @louisachu1, Threads @louisachu
2024-01-22
47 min
The Doll Podcast
Lilli Baitz, Rare Dolls from the Collection of Rosalie Whyel
Stuart Holbrook president of Theriault’s Auction House joins The Doll Podcast host Louisa Maxwell to discuss rare dolls by Austrian artist Lilli Baitz from the collection of Rosalie Whyel. Rosalie Whyel founded of the award winning Rosalie Whyel Museum of Doll Art in Seattle Washington . Stuart tells the story of this major collection of Lilli Baitz dolls and how Rosalie Whyel preserved these dolls for future generations to enjoy.Austrian artist Lilli Baitz trained in art schools in Florence, Munich and Vienna. She established her studio in Berlin with her husband Roman in 1909. Lilli Baitz created beaut...
2024-01-04
25 min
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Stories About Siblings by Mary Tuttiett, Mary E Wilkins Freeman, Mary Butts, W W Jacobs, M P Shiel, Mary E Mann, Rainer Maria Rilke, Knut Hamsun, Elinor Mordaunt, Nikolai Gogol, Louisa May Alcott, Edith Nesbit, Sherwood Anderson, D.H. Lawrence, William Thackeray, Kate Chopin
Please visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/772478to listen full audiobooks. Title: Stories About Siblings Author: Mary Tuttiett, Mary E Wilkins Freeman, Mary Butts, W W Jacobs, M P Shiel, Mary E Mann, Rainer Maria Rilke, Knut Hamsun, Elinor Mordaunt, Nikolai Gogol, Louisa May Alcott, Edith Nesbit, Sherwood Anderson, D.H. Lawrence, William Thackeray, Kate Chopin Narrator: Elliot Fitzpatrick, Lisa Bowerman, William Dufris Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 11 hours 19 minutes Release date: January 1, 2024 Genres: Drama Publisher's Summary: Those closest to us, especially in our early years, are the immediate members of our family. We look to them for love, guidance, care and...
2024-01-01
11h 19
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Stories About Siblings by Mary Tuttiett, Mary E Wilkins Freeman, Mary Butts, W W Jacobs, M P Shiel, Mary E Mann, Rainer Maria Rilke, Knut Ha
Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/772478 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Stories About Siblings Author: Mary Tuttiett, Mary E Wilkins Freeman, Mary Butts, W W Jacobs, M P Shiel, Mary E Mann, Rainer Maria Rilke, Knut Hamsun, Elinor Mordaunt, Nikolai Gogol, Louisa May Alcott, Edith Nesbit, Sherwood Anderson, D.H. Lawrence, William Thackeray, Kate Chopin Narrator: Elliot Fitzpatrick, Lisa Bowerman, William Dufris Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 11 hours 19 minutes Release date: January 1, 2024 Genres: Drama Publisher's Summary: Those closest to us, especially in our early years, are the immediate members of our family. We look to them for love, guidance, care...
2024-01-01
05 min
The Doll Podcast
Rosalie Whyel, A Life in Dolls
Stuart Holbrook, president of Theriault’s auction house, joins host Louisa Maxwell to discuss the legacy of Rosalie Whyel, the founder of 'The Rosalie Whyel Museum of Doll Art' in Seattle Washington. Rosalie Whyel wanted dolls to teach and inspire new generations and she shared that dream with thousand of visitors for 25 years. Stuart Holbrook knew Rosalie very well and tells the story of how she created a collection to inspire the world. Sadly we lost Rosalie this year and her friend Stuart Holbrook was entrusted to appraise and auction the collection of a lifetime. Stuart sha...
2023-12-21
40 min
The Doll Podcast
Fashioning Innovation Madame Alexander at 100, Part 2
Madame Alexander has been making dolls for over 100 years - the key to her success was innovation and quality. Curator Sara Woodbury joins host Louisa Maxwell for Part 2 of the podcast discussing the The Barry Art Museum's exhibition Fashioning Innovation Madame Alexander at 100 celebrating the centenary of The Madame Alexander Doll company and its founder Beatrice Alexander. In 1955 Beatrice Alexander introduced her fashion doll 'Cissy'. Her character was based on the modern American debutante and she had a couture inspired wardrobe.Madame Alexander was recognised with an award from the ‘New York Fashion Academy” for her contributi...
2023-12-17
25 min
The Doll Podcast
Fashioning Innovation, Madame Alexander at 100
The Madame Alexander doll company has been making dolls for over 100 years - and the key to their success is innovation and quality. Museum Curator Sara Woodbury joins host Louisa Maxwell to discuss a new exhibition at The Barry Art Museum entitled Fashioning Innovation, Madame Alexander at 100 . The exhibition celebrates the centenary of The Madame Alexander doll company and its founder Beatrice Alexander. The Barry Art Museum, is the cultural hub of the Old Dominion University, located in Virginia USA . The museum displays fine art in all its forms: painting, sculpture, glass and a superb collecti...
2023-12-06
28 min
The Doll Podcast
Madame Alexander 100 years of Style, with Bruce A. de Armond
Madame Alexander had a dream to educate through dolls and 100 years later, Madame’s legacy is still inspiring new generations of children. Designer and author Bruce A. de Armond joins host Louisa Maxwell to discuss the life and work of Beatrice Alexander. Madame was born Bertha (Beatrice) Alexander, in New York’s lower East side where her father had a doll shop and hospital. Beatrice trained and worked as a bookkeeper but the advent of World War One and a shortage of the supply of dolls from Europe inspired Beatrice and sisters to create their own cloth dolls. T...
2023-11-23
48 min
The Doll Podcast
Barbie, The Evolution of a Fashion Doll
Doll Podcast host Louisa Maxwell charts the journey of Barbie from pop culture icon to movie star.Barbie is the girl that has it all: a hit movie, a dream house and then there is Ken - Barbie’s favourite accessory. In her over 60 years she has been immortalised by Andy Warhol and dressed by a rota of top fashion designers including: Oscar de la Renta, Bob Mackie, Yves Saint Laurent, Escada, Ralph Lauren, Vera Wang, Vivienne Westwood, Givenchy and too many more to mention in just one podcast. Now she has made box office history with a rec...
2023-11-03
17 min
The Doll Podcast
New Season 5 of The Doll Podcast
The Doll Podcast is back in November 2023 for a new season. Fashion dolls have been in the news this year as Barbie is not only queen of the doll aisle but a Hollywood star too. Bradley Justice Yarbrough joins host Louisa Maxwell to review the effect that 'Barbie, the Movie' has had on doll collectors and collecting. Madame Alexander is celebrating 100 years of doll making and author and designer Bruce DeArmond reveals the story of Beatrice Alexander and her dolls. 'The Barry Art Museum' in Norfolk Virginia is hosting an exhibition ‘Fashioning Innovation: Madame Alexand...
2023-10-27
02 min
The Doll Podcast
Rosalie Whyel, Great Collections and Collectors
Stuart Holbrook president of Theriault’s auction house joins host Louisa Maxwell to celebrate the legacy of Rosalie Whyel, founder of The Rosalie Whyel Museum of Doll Art in Seattle Washington. Rosalie Whyel wanted dolls to teach and inspire new generations and she shared that dream with thousand of visitors for 25 years. Stuart Holbrook knew Rosalie very well and tells the story of how she created a collection to inspire the world. Sadly we lost Rosalie this year and Stuart discusses Rosalie’s legacy and her wishes for the future of her co...
2023-08-06
34 min
The Doll Podcast
The Great Exhibition: Bébés at the Barry
The Barry Art Museum at Old Dominion University in Virginia USA, features three major collections: Fine Art Paintings, Glass, Historic Dolls and Automata. The Barry Museum’s doll collection spans three centuries of fashion and culture, the dolls are exhibited alongside great works of art challenging the viewer to see the doll in terms of art and the society that created them. The Barry Art Museum's guest Curator Sara Woodbury joins host Louisa Maxwell to discuss the Barry’s latest exhibition exploring the story of...
2023-06-15
38 min
The Doll Podcast
World Doll Day
World Doll Day is June 10, 2023 this year and in an episode from our archive we share the history of World Doll Day and how you can celebrate this year.Michael Canadas of the Grovian Doll Museum joins host Louisa Maxwell to discuss the origins of World Doll Day and how it has grown into a worldwide celebration of dollsThis year we will celebrate World Doll Day on June 11, 2022. World Doll Day is not just for doll enthusiasts but a day for everyone to give or share the special joy a doll c...
2023-06-01
58 min
The Doll Podcast
Maison Huret, The Finest French Fashion Dolls, with Valerie Fogel
Valerie Fogel joins host Louisa Maxwell to explore the history of Maison Huret, famous for creating luxury French fashion dolls with the finest fashions and accessories. In 1844 Mademoiselle Calixté Huret was inspired to create a doll with an idealised view of a young lady with an elaborate lifestyle. Calixté worked with her sister Leopoldine creating a family business that celebrated innovation, in the art of the doll. Valerie Fogel has loved dolls since her father brought them home from every port when she was a small child. As her collection and knowledge grew...
2023-05-11
41 min
The Doll Podcast
Designing Barbie with Bradley Justice Yarbrough
On our last episode Bradley Justice Yarbrough shared the story of Barbie and her career selling the dream lifestyle on film and TV. This time in an episode from our archive Bradley relates the story of the team of talented artists, fashion designers and engineers it took to bring Ruth Handler’s vision of Barbie doll into being. In the 1950’s toymaker Ruth Handler watched her daughter playing with paper dolls and was inspired to create a fashion doll that a child could hold in their hand. Mattel assembled a design team o...
2023-04-22
43 min
The Doll Podcast
Barbie, Selling the Dream, with Bradley Justice Yarbrough
Bradley Justice Yarbrough author and expert on all things Barbie doll joins host Louisa Maxwell to explore how Barbie captivated generations of children through the medium of television advertising.Bradley has amassed an impressive archive of first hand interviews and accounts of the story behind the creation of this pop culture legend. He traces the trends Barbie has followed in her over sixty years and how she reflects our fashion and culture. Bradley gives us an insight into the creative people that made Barbie a household name.
2023-04-07
34 min
The Doll Podcast
Gene Marshall & Mel Odom, Films and Stars of Hollywood’s Golden Age
Award winning artist and illustrator Mel Odom joins host Louisa Maxwell on The Doll Podcast.Mel Odom’s work has graced magazine covers for: Time, Omni, The New York Times , Rolling Stone, Blue Boy and Play Boy. He has created artwork for numerous best selling books and album covers for CBS records. Mel’s art deco influenced portraits are reminiscent of dramatically lit Hollywood film stills, his love of film and beauty inspired him to make a doll, Gene Marshall, a fashion doll and star of stage and screen. In our interview Mel reveals...
2023-03-11
1h 00
Bit 2 Beat
The Melodic House Show with Bit 2 Beat - 29 Jan 2023 (Free Download)
01. AC13, Kathika - You Got The Love 02. Tigerblind - Search For Love 03. Goldtrix, Funkerman, Andrea Brown - It's Love (Trippin')(Funkerman Remix) 04. Schwing - Give Me All Your Love 05. Alex Gaudino, Tobtok, jayover - Talk Talk (Black Legend Remix) 06. Yescene, Noe' Solange - To the Unknown 07. Clean Bandit, Topic, Wes Nelson - Drive 08. Benjamin Darren, Ben Rainey, Chloe Shipp - Freak Like Me 09. Alle Farben, Keanu Silva - Music Sounds Better with You (Voost Remix) 10. Bnj - Rising Star 11. Elliot Fitch - Next To Me 12. Jamie Berry, Cissie - Keep You in Line 13. Markosa - Josephine 2021 (Soul Avengerz Edit) 14. Mark...
2023-01-30
1h 57
The Doll Podcast
The Perfect Cut with Designer Tamara Casey
Tamara Casey is the creative force behind Designs by Jude a design house offering over nine hundred sewing patterns for dolls. Tamara joins fellow sewing enthusiast Louisa Maxwell to share her journey as a designer. Sewing new outfits is one of the most creative parts of doll collecting and Tamara’s pattern collection offers designs for over sixty types of dolls. Her Youtube channel has over 4,000 subscribers where she gives step by step tutorials to allow doll lovers to release their inner couturier.https://www.dollpodcast.com/podcasts/tamara-casey-designing-for-dolls
2022-12-10
51 min
The Doll Podcast
Every Doll Tells a Story with Stuart Holbrook Part 2
Stuart Holbrook president of Theriault’s auction house joins host Louisa Maxwell in Vienna, Austria, to discuss his travels in 2022 searching for unique and precious dolls.In part two Stuart and Louisa discuss how the definition of a doll is changing and the art of the Japanese doll. They discuss how the pandemic has effected auctions and that even more people are collecting dolls than before. If you missed part 1 you can find it on Apple Podcasts or our website www.dollpodcast.com or on Apple Podcasts or wherever you find you podcasts.
2022-11-24
27 min
The Doll Podcast
Every Doll Tells a Story, with Stuart Holbrook, Part 1
Stuart Holbrook president of Theriault’s auction house joins host Louisa Maxwell in Vienna, Austria, to discuss his travels in 2022 searching for unique and precious dolls.In Australia Stuart met collectors of antique dolls, that originally voyaged there in the 19th century, and jet setting Barbie rarities. Determined Australian collectors have traveled far and wide to get their dolls and each doll has a fascinating story and journey.The stories of unique objects is the subject of Stuart’s new book “Never ending Stories”- the history and legacy of iconic objects. He explains how “dolls are n...
2022-11-10
36 min
The Doll Podcast
GlamourOZ Dolls
Australian artist, Jozef Szekeres joins host Louisa Maxwell on The Doll Podcast.As a senior animator at Walt Disney, Jozef Szekeres brought a cast of imaginary characters to life. He is also the author of best selling comic books and graphic novels. Inspired by his love of sculpture and fashion and he created his fashion doll line GlamourOZ Dolls and received the accolade of American DOLLS Awards of Excellence Industry’s Choice winner in 2020.
2022-10-27
41 min
The Doll Podcast
Käthe Kruse
Jonathan Greene, who lectures on Käthe Kruse dolls, and hosts the Käthe Kruse Gathering joins host Louisa Maxwell.Käthe Kruse has been a name synonymous with dolls for over 100 years. Her journey as a doll artist started in 1905 when her daughter wished for a cuddly doll, so Käthe created a doll with the weight and softness of a baby. Jonathan Greene tells us the story of this talented artist and entrepreneur who created an international brand of handcrafted dolls.https://www.dollpodcast.com/podcas...
2022-10-06
35 min
The Doll Podcast
World Doll Day
Michael Canadas of the Grovian Doll Museum joins host Louisa Maxwell to discuss the origins of World Doll Day and how it has grown into a worldwide celebration of dollsThis year we will celebrate World Doll Day on June 11, 2022. World Doll Day is not just for doll enthusiasts but a day for everyone to give or share the special joy a doll can bring.World Doll Day was established in 1986 by Mildred Seeley the renowned doll expert, author and collector. Just as she shared her love of dolls through...
2022-06-06
58 min
The Doll Podcast
La Poupée Modèle & The Golden Age of French Dolls
Samy Odin lecturer and author of numerous books on dolls and director of the Musée de la Poupée Paris for 25 years, joins host Louisa Maxwell to share the story of the magazine La Poupée Modèle.The French children’s magazine La Poupée Modèle was launched in 1863 by Parisienne business woman Madame Lavallee-Peronne. Published monthly each issue included: stories, plays, recipes, puzzles and supplements of paper dolls and accessories. Dolls were a major part of the magazines appeal, each issue had...
2022-05-13
35 min
The Doll Podcast
The Spice Girls, Celebrity dolls you really, really want!
Adam and podcast host Louisa Maxwell share their mutual admiration for the band and the dolls that any celebrity doll collector will really, really want.Adam Weatherly has the world’s largest collections of Spice Girl dolls. It’s over 25 years since the band successfully stormed the charts and Adam is hoping to get the dolls, who are the best selling celebrity dolls in history, into the Toy Hall of Fame.The Spice girls bounded on to the music scene with their hit “Wannabe” and their catch phrase ZigaZigAhhhh! They took over...
2022-04-02
41 min
The Doll Podcast
Bleuette and La Semaine De Suzette with Samy Odin and Louisa Maxwell
A little doll called Bleuette enchanted generations of French children for the first half of the twentieth century. She was launched in 1905 by a children’s magazine called ‘La Semaine de Suzette' where she became a huge success with young readers who dressed her and sewed for her. More than 1,000 clothing patterns were published for her making Bleuette one of the most fashionable dolls in history. Samy Odin joins host Louisa Maxwell to discuss the history of Bleuette and 'La Semaine de Suzette'. Samy Odin is a lecturer and author of numerous books on dolls and w...
2022-02-19
51 min
The Doll Podcast
Designing Barbie with Louisa Maxwell and Bradley Justice Yarbrough
In the 1950’s toymaker Ruth Handler watched her daughter playing with paper dolls and was inspired to create a fashion doll that a child could hold in their hand. Mattel assembled a design team of artists, engineers and fashion designers to create Barbie - and the rest is history.Our guest is author and fashion doll expert Bradley Justice Yarbrough. Bradley has made a study of Barbie doll and was awarded the Coleman Scholarship for the research and study of the Designers of the Barbie Doll. He writes for Doll News and Antique Doll Collector Magazine...
2022-02-02
43 min
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2022-01-01
9h 47
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2022-01-01
9h 47
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The Female Short Story - A Chronological History - Volume 4 by Kate Chopin, Mary E Mann
Please visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/621829to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Female Short Story - A Chronological History - Volume 4 Author: Kate Chopin, Mary E Mann Narrator: Elliot Fitzpatrick, Laurel Lefkow Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 12 minutes Release date: January 1, 2022 Genres: Essays & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: A wise man once said ‘The safest place for a child is in the arms of his mother’s voice’. This is a perfect place to start our anthology of female short stories.Some of our earliest memories are of our mothers telling us bedtime stories. This is not to demote the value of father...
2022-01-01
8h 12
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The Female Short Story - The Complete Version by George Eliot, Edith Wharton
Please visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/621836to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Female Short Story - The Complete Version Author: George Eliot, Edith Wharton Narrator: Richard Mitchley, Laurel Lefkow Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 80 hours 11 minutes Release date: January 1, 2022 Genres: Essays & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: 01 - The Female Short Story. A Chronological History - An Introduction - The Complete History02 - The Unfortunate Bride or The Blind Lady a Beauty by Aphra Behn03 - Fantomina or, Love in a Maze by Eliza Haywood - Part 104 - Fantomina or, Love in a Maze by Eliza Haywood - Part 205 - The Story of Sir...
2022-01-01
8h 11
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The Female Short Story - The Complete Version by Edith Wharton, George Eliot
Please visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/621836to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Female Short Story - The Complete Version Author: Edith Wharton, George Eliot Narrator: Laurel Lefkow, Richard Mitchley Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 80 hours 11 minutes Release date: January 1, 2022 Genres: Literary Fiction Publisher's Summary: 01 - The Female Short Story. A Chronological History - An Introduction - The Complete History02 - The Unfortunate Bride or The Blind Lady a Beauty by Aphra Behn03 - Fantomina or, Love in a Maze by Eliza Haywood - Part 104 - Fantomina or, Love in a Maze by Eliza Haywood - Part 205 - The Story of Sir...
2022-01-01
8h 11
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Women Who Wrote as Men - A Short Story Collection by Vernon Lee, George Eliot
Please visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/626350to listen full audiobooks. Title: Women Who Wrote as Men - A Short Story Collection Author: Vernon Lee, George Eliot Narrator: David Shaw-Parker, Richard Mitchley Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 47 minutes Release date: January 1, 2022 Genres: Literary Fiction Publisher's Summary: Today, we are all assured that being ‘ourselves’ is what we can not only strive for but will be accepted as. That has not always been true. In previous centuries, and even generations, to be a woman was to be second class. Mere chattel to do the bidding and whims of men. Perhaps a minor exce...
2022-01-01
9h 47
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2022-01-01
8h 11
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Please visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/621829to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Female Short Story - A Chronological History - Volume 4 Author: Mary E Mann, Kate Chopin Narrator: Elliot Fitzpatrick, Laurel Lefkow Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 12 minutes Release date: January 1, 2022 Genres: Literary Fiction Publisher's Summary: A wise man once said ‘The safest place for a child is in the arms of his mother’s voice’. This is a perfect place to start our anthology of female short stories.Some of our earliest memories are of our mothers telling us bedtime stories. This is not to demote the value of father...
2022-01-01
8h 12
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Please visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/621829to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Female Short Story - A Chronological History - Volume 4 Author: Mary E Mann, Kate Chopin Narrator: Elliot Fitzpatrick, Laurel Lefkow Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 12 minutes Release date: January 1, 2022 Genres: Literary Fiction Publisher's Summary: A wise man once said ‘The safest place for a child is in the arms of his mother’s voice’. This is a perfect place to start our anthology of female short stories.Some of our earliest memories are of our mothers telling us bedtime stories. This is not to demote the value of father...
2022-01-01
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The Female Short Story - The Complete Version by Edith Wharton, George Eliot
Please visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/621836to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Female Short Story - The Complete Version Author: Edith Wharton, George Eliot Narrator: Laurel Lefkow, Richard Mitchley Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 80 hours 11 minutes Release date: January 1, 2022 Genres: Literary Fiction Publisher's Summary: 01 - The Female Short Story. A Chronological History - An Introduction - The Complete History02 - The Unfortunate Bride or The Blind Lady a Beauty by Aphra Behn03 - Fantomina or, Love in a Maze by Eliza Haywood - Part 104 - Fantomina or, Love in a Maze by Eliza Haywood - Part 205 - The Story of Sir...
2022-01-01
8h 11
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Women Who Wrote as Men - A Short Story Collection by Vernon Lee, George Eliot
Please visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/626350to listen full audiobooks. Title: Women Who Wrote as Men - A Short Story Collection Author: Vernon Lee, George Eliot Narrator: David Shaw-Parker, Richard Mitchley Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 47 minutes Release date: January 1, 2022 Genres: Literary Fiction Publisher's Summary: Today, we are all assured that being ‘ourselves’ is what we can not only strive for but will be accepted as. That has not always been true. In previous centuries, and even generations, to be a woman was to be second class. Mere chattel to do the bidding and whims of men. Perhaps a minor exce...
2022-01-01
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The Female Short Story - A Chronological History - Volume 4 by Kate Chopin, Mary E Mann
Please visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/621829to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Female Short Story - A Chronological History - Volume 4 Author: Kate Chopin, Mary E Mann Narrator: Elliot Fitzpatrick, Laurel Lefkow Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 12 minutes Release date: January 1, 2022 Genres: Classics Publisher's Summary: A wise man once said ‘The safest place for a child is in the arms of his mother’s voice’. This is a perfect place to start our anthology of female short stories.Some of our earliest memories are of our mothers telling us bedtime stories. This is not to demote the value of fathers but mo...
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The Female Short Story - The Complete Version by George Eliot, Edith Wharton
Please visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/621836to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Female Short Story - The Complete Version Author: George Eliot, Edith Wharton Narrator: Richard Mitchley, Laurel Lefkow Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 80 hours 11 minutes Release date: January 1, 2022 Genres: Classics Publisher's Summary: 01 - The Female Short Story. A Chronological History - An Introduction - The Complete History02 - The Unfortunate Bride or The Blind Lady a Beauty by Aphra Behn03 - Fantomina or, Love in a Maze by Eliza Haywood - Part 104 - Fantomina or, Love in a Maze by Eliza Haywood - Part 205 - The Story of Sir Bertrand...
2022-01-01
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The Female Short Story - A Chronological History - Volume 4 by Kate Chopin, Mary E Mann
Please visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/621829to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Female Short Story - A Chronological History - Volume 4 Author: Kate Chopin, Mary E Mann Narrator: Elliot Fitzpatrick, Laurel Lefkow Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 12 minutes Release date: January 1, 2022 Genres: Essays & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: A wise man once said ‘The safest place for a child is in the arms of his mother’s voice’. This is a perfect place to start our anthology of female short stories.Some of our earliest memories are of our mothers telling us bedtime stories. This is not to demote the value of father...
2022-01-01
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Please visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/621836to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Female Short Story - The Complete Version Author: George Eliot, Edith Wharton Narrator: Richard Mitchley, Laurel Lefkow Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 80 hours 11 minutes Release date: January 1, 2022 Genres: Essays & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: 01 - The Female Short Story. A Chronological History - An Introduction - The Complete History02 - The Unfortunate Bride or The Blind Lady a Beauty by Aphra Behn03 - Fantomina or, Love in a Maze by Eliza Haywood - Part 104 - Fantomina or, Love in a Maze by Eliza Haywood - Part 205 - The Story of Sir...
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Women Who Wrote as Men - A Short Story Collection by George Eliot, Vernon Lee
Please visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/626350to listen full audiobooks. Title: Women Who Wrote as Men - A Short Story Collection Author: George Eliot, Vernon Lee Narrator: David Shaw-Parker, Richard Mitchley Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 47 minutes Release date: January 1, 2022 Genres: Essays & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: Today, we are all assured that being ‘ourselves’ is what we can not only strive for but will be accepted as. That has not always been true. In previous centuries, and even generations, to be a woman was to be second class. Mere chattel to do the bidding and whims of men. Perhaps a minor exce...
2022-01-01
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The Doll Podcast
Ellowyne Wilde, 2022's Hottest Fashion Doll Drop!
Designer and sculptor, Robert Tonner, has created many memorable dolls that capture moments of fashion and pop culture . This years hottest fashion doll drop is sure to be Ellowyne Wilde! She's the Fashion doll who sets the trend - combining different pieces to create her own individual look. Robert joins Host Louisa Maxwell to share the inspiration behind this new collection and reveals what is in store for Ellowyne Wilde in 2022. https://www.dollpodcast.com/podcasts
2021-12-30
25 min
The Doll Podcast
Dolls, Centuries of Style with Bruce A. deArmond and host Louisa Maxwell
Photographer, author and interior designer Bruce A. deArmond joins host Louisa Maxwell to explore the ever evolving love affair between dolls and fashion.Bruce is an an interior designer who creates signature styes for an international portfolio of hotels, casinos and department stores. He also is passionate about fashion and the role dolls play as models, playthings and historic artefacts. Bruce’s work in design and retail have given him a unique perspective on the contribution of dolls to fashion as models or reflections of current trends.Throughout history, dolls have told the story o...
2021-12-19
52 min
The Doll Podcast
Model Behaviour with Robert Tonner and Louisa Maxwell
Robert Tonner has always been at the cutting edge of fashion so it’s no surprise that his latest dolls, the Model Behaviour fashion dolls, are inspired by the latest trend, digital influencers. With millions of followers virtual influencers like Miquela, Noonoouri and Shudu are changing our perception of beauty and gender. With his new dolls Robert creates an intricate story of Moire, a digital model and avatar of style, who in real l...
2021-12-03
29 min
The Doll Podcast
Sindy, The Return of a British Icon
Toy designer Rachel Godfroy joins Host Louisa Maxwell to tell us about Sindy’s new look. Sindy, the British fashion doll that generations of children and adults “love to dress”, is back! Sindy was originally launched by Pedigree Toys during the swinging 1960's. A teenager with a mod wardrobe, straight out of London’s ultra fashionable Carnaby street. Sindy has returned and is again embracing the latest trends as a stylist, fashion blogger and influencer, she also enjoys dancing, riding and caring for pets too. In 2020 British company Kid Kreations, launched a range of six Sindy...
2021-11-13
44 min
The Doll Podcast
The Doll as Art with Stuart Holbrook and Louisa Maxwell
Stuart Holbrook, President of Theriault’s Auctions, makes a welcome return to Vienna Austria for Part Two of our Fall 2021 podcast.A hot topic this year has been the discussion of the doll not just as a historic object but as a piece of art in its own right. Stuart Holbrook and host Louisa Maxwell discuss landmark collections with unique pieces of such quality that they cross the line from antique to fine art. Stuart explores the Barry Art Museum with it's world class collection of art at Old Dominion University in Norfolk Virginia, in the U...
2021-10-22
35 min
The Doll Podcast
Stuart Holbrook, On the Road
Stuart Holbrook, president of Theriault’s Auction house, has made a welcome return to Vienna, Austria. A year ago Stuart joined Host Louisa Maxwell for the first Doll Podcast and here they are, one year on, enjoying coffee and delicious Viennese cake while talking about one of their favourite topics, dolls. Stuart has a years worth of adventures to cover, so this episode comes in two parts: Part One Thursday October 14th and Part Two out a week later so be sure to subscribe at Apple Podcasts, I heart Radio or where ever you find you...
2021-10-13
33 min
The Propcast
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In this episode of The Propcast, Louisa talks with Tyler Scriven and Maxwell Bonnie from Saltbox about making warehouses and logistics accessible to everyone in e-commerce. We discuss creating hyperlocal logistics centres, what this means for diversity and reducing the barriers to entrepreneurship for everybody across the board. We talk about building a compelling brand and recruiting the right people to deliver a mission which is much bigger than just warehouses and logistics. Companies Mentioned Saltbox https://www.saltbox.com/ Techstars https://www.techstars.com/ Shopify https://www.shopify.co.uk/ Bessemer Venture F...
2021-10-12
28 min
The Doll Podcast
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Billye Harris is an appraiser for popular TV series The Antique’s Roadshow on PBS . Billye has had a rich and varied career in the world of dolls and has sought to educate and entertain about the study of dolls and their place in art, craft and social history. Billye joins The Doll Podcast’s Host Louisa Maxwell to discuss her career in antiques and some of her favourite dolls, she also shares her admiration for the United Federation of Doll Clubs - or UFDC for short. The UFDC is an international organisation that promotes research, education, conser...
2021-06-18
45 min
The Doll Podcast
The Grovian Doll Museum with Michael Canadas and Host Louisa Maxwell
Doll Museums are becoming more of a rarity but the Grovian Doll Museum has taken an innovative stance to make their collection a success. Museum director's Michael Canadas and David Robinson curate rare dolls, doll's fashions, furnishings and accessories. They also organise lectures and workshops in the museum and online making their collection accessible to all. The museum is part of the Carmel Doll Shop established by Michael and David in 1989, in Carmel, California. They attract collectors from around the world who seek fine dolls, dollhouses and toys. Michael and David also share their expertise throu...
2021-05-08
1h 02
The Doll Podcast
Dare Wright and The Lonely Doll.
Author Brook Ashley joins host Louisa Maxwell to discuss her book, Dare Wright and The Lonely Doll.Dare Wright photographed and wrote the best selling series of The Lonely Doll Books. They tell the story of Edith, a doll that wants to find friends and when two bears enter her life, love and acceptance come too. Dare’s haunting and beautiful black and white images not only convey Edith’s adventures but also the moments of loneliness refecting the fears and isolation many of us face in childhood. Perhap...
2021-04-17
55 min
Real Talk Real Solutions
WWE Women Winning w/ Excellence Impact Driven Life
Real Talk Real Solutions w/ Dr Anana features women who are winning against the odds and leading with excellence through the pandemic. Today's featured guest share how women can live an "Impact Driven Life" This episode you'll here how you can shift from Resilience to Recovery in the pursuit of more for yourself, your children and your community. Women leaders must move from Me to We and focus on service Dr Louisa Akaiso is a certified Master civility trainer, Chaplain, Author of several books, Image Expert, Audacity Igniter and a LeadHERship Expert with the...
2021-04-01
1h 00
The Doll Podcast
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2021-03-18
34 min
The Doll Podcast
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2021-03-04
42 min
The Doll Podcast
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21 min
The Doll Podcast
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2020-12-03
28 min
The Doll Podcast
Steiff Dolls with Rebekah Kaufman & host Louisa Maxwell
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2020-11-14
43 min