Lindsay Sheedy

Stuff about Things: An Art History Podcast

Arts EN ↓ 55 episodes

Hi! My name is Lindsay and I host Stuff about Things: An Art History Podcast. It is a podcast where I tell you stuff about things. From giant Buddhas to lost paintings, each episode is a deep dive into a particular work of art, artist, or issue within the world of art history. My goal is to make art history accessible, enjoyable, and fun for anyone with a digital device and a desire to learn! My dog, Gus, also plays a key role as the podcast's muse and mascot. Come for the information, stay in spite of my very bad jokes. 6/18/26 - NEW EPISODE COMING VERY SOONPlease note that episodes may conta...

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Lindsay Sheedy

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Episode 5: Chanel no. 5 - A Modernist Icon 17.05.2018 38:57

Episode 5 explores the fascinating advent of a modernist icon: Chanel no. 5.

Episode 4: Niccolò dell'Arca's Lamentation 07.05.2018 42:02

Episode 4 explores Niccolò dell'Arca's Lamentation of Christ, a 15th-century terracotta sculptural tableaux. We discuss the whats, the whos, and the whys of this glorious artwork.

Episode 3: So... What Are You Going to Do with That? 16.04.2018 22:34

Episode 3 explores the question that is as familiar to me as my own face: So... What are you going to do with that? In this episode, I discuss what career options are available to someone brave (i.e. crazy) enough to pursue a degree in art history and take a certain Aunt Carol to task... // NOTE: As of 2025, this track is 7+ years old (!!!). If the presentation style isn't your thing, conside...

Episode 2: Why Is Art History Important? 09.04.2018 22:24

Episode 2: Why Is Art History Important? The episode in which I attempt to explain why art history is important... with a few interesting tidbits about my past (hint: Quackenbush). // NOTE: As of 2025, this track is 7+ years old (!!!). If the presentation style isn't your thing, consider listening to one of the newer episodes.

Episode 1: Introduction 02.04.2018 15:38

The first episode of Stuff about Things: An Art History Podcast. In this episode, I introduce myself (HI!) and my general conception for the podcast. Happy listening! // NOTE: As of 2025, this track is 7+ years old (!!!). If the presentation style isn't your thing, consider listening to one of the newer episodes.