In this episode, we uncover the story of a painter who was never recognised for his art during his lifetime with television scriptwriter Joe Tucker. Drawing from his new book The Secret Painter, Tucker sheds light on the life of his uncle Eric Tucker – an unassuming working-class man from Warrington who secretly created over 500 extraordinary paintings, whi ... Show More
Yesterday
What Is Really at Stake at the North Pole? With Neil Shea
What Do Wolves, Caribou, and Global Superpowers Have in Common? In this episode, Professor Helen Czerski speaks to journalist and author Neil Shea about the Arctic’s changing face and the struggles that its indigenous wildlife must now endure. In this expansive yet intimate revel ... Show More
48m 23s
Mar 11
Sotheby's Talks | How Do Objects Achieve Iconic Status, with Grayson Perry and Xa Sturgis
On today’s episode, an episode from our friends at Sotheby's exploring the question: How do objects achieve iconic status? Taking inspiration from the book Icons: 100 Extraordinary Objects from Sotheby’s History, published by Phaidon, the discussion explores how a work of art can ... Show More
46m 3s
May 2025
Go To the Artists Among Us
Kelly shares the remarkable story of Armia Khalil, a Metropolitan Museum of Art security guard with a secret talent. As a child, Armia played in the mud and created little sculptures by the Nile River. Years later, the artistic young man immigrated to the US with just $375 and a ... Show More
7m 30s
Jul 2025
Author and influencer Ghada AlMuhanna Abalkhail returns to discuss her latest book series and much more...
We're so back! And so is Ghada Almuhanna Abalkhail, the TWENTY30's cultural expert, who returns to the show to discuss her latest book series that explores the concept of the Saudi homeland through archival photographs. She shares insights and observations behind creating the boo ... Show More
1h 16m
Jul 2022
8x24: The Man with the Black Box - Let's Not Meet
-UPCOMING LIVE SHOWS-THURSDAY, AUGUST 25, 2022 - SEATTLE, WA - TRIPLE DOOR (NEW VENUE!)(CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS)FRIDAY, AUGUST 26, 2022 - PORTLAND, OR - POLARIS HALL (CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS) Stories in this episode: - Oscar, by FranPR1811 (1:26)- Creeper on the Roof, by Bridget (1 ... Show More
47m 47s
Sep 2022
9x07: Frank - Let's Not Meet
Stories in this episode: - Campin' in the Rain, by Doc Trauma (0:52) - He Had a Cult, by ToddyBoy331 (16:32) - Bicycle Man, by greenbubbles97 (23:09) - A Series of Unfortunate Events, by Anon (31:22) - Frank, by Ben (42:43) Extended Patreon Content: - The Halloween Man, by Rose - ... Show More
47m 50s
Jan 2023
9x24: The Devil in the Walls - Let's Not Meet
Stories in this episode: - 3 Gunmen Who Stalked My Grandma's House, by Kitty (0:51) - The Devil in the Walls, by Emily (6:37) - Ben, by Kaitlyn (16:17) - Joe, by anon (29:09) - Creepy Unknown Old Lady at The Family Wedding by soft nights (36:33) - Karma Got Him, by ForeverTraumat ... Show More
53m 24s
Nov 2022
9x15: The Seeker - Let's Not Meet
Stories in this episode: - Our Friend Brian, by Anita (0:50) - The Seeker, by 3milyBlazze (19:38) - Man in the Hostel, by Myshka (28:48) - The Man from the Slough, by Haley (36:09) - I Don't Ever Harm People, by JJ (42:25) Extended Patreon Content: - Worst 4th of July Ever, by Ve ... Show More
50m 12s
Dec 2022
9x19: Return to Grey Cloud Island - Let's Not Meet
Stories in this episode: - The Long Term Tinder Date, by Anonymous (0:50) - The Man with the Bricks, by Lucifer 666 (13:09) - Another Grey Cloud Island Story, by AC (20:48) - My Trip to the Tate Modern, by JH (31:38) - Man with a Van in the Waffle House Parking Lot, by Mark (41:1 ... Show More
44m 28s
Jan 2022
Culture Gabfest - Fool's Gold
This week, Slate’s TV critic and host of the podcast Decoder Ring, Willa Paskin, and poet, essayist, podcast host, and author, Nichole Perkins, fill in for Dana and Julia. The panel begins by taking a spin with Julian Fellowes’ (creator of Downton Abbey) new show The Gilded Age. ... Show More
58m 49s