Episodes 52
Avg. Duration 39m
Activity Dormant
Since Aug 2020
Latest Episode Apr 2025

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All the latest news and views from the world of dolls.

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S6E6 Fashion Dolls, Timeless Elegance

Apr 06, 2025 55m Transcript

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 Justice…

S6E5 Masterpiece Collector Karin Schmelcher

Mar 11, 2025 35m Transcript

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 …

S6E4 Barbie at 65, The Evolution of a Fashion Doll

Jan 19, 2025 45m Transcript

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,…

S6E3 Paper Dolls, Fashion and Play with Samy Odin

Dec 22, 2024 58m Transcript

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…

S6E2 Teddy Bears, from Playthings to Priceless with Danial Agnew and Louisa Maxwell

Nov 15, 2024 32m Transcript

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…

S6E1 Robert Tonner Introduces Hollywood Sensation Lacie Churchill

Nov 10, 2024 24m Transcript

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…

S5E8 Celebrating Sindy

Aug 06, 2024 54m Transcript

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…

Martha Chase, Progressive Kindness Part 2

Jun 27, 2024 13m Transcript

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"…

S5E6 Martha Chase, Progressive Kindness

Jun 02, 2024 40m Transcript

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…

S5E6 Lilli Baitz, Rare Dolls from the Collection of Rosalie Whyel

Jan 04, 2024 25m Transcript

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…

S5E4 Rosalie Whyel, A Life in Dolls

Dec 21, 2023 40m

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…

S5E3 Fashioning Innovation Madame Alexander at 100, Part 2

Dec 17, 2023 25m

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…

S5E3 Fashioning Innovation, Madame Alexander at 100

Dec 06, 2023 28m

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…

S5E2 Madame Alexander 100 years of Style, with Bruce A. de Armond

Nov 23, 2023 48m

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…

S5E2 Barbie, The Evolution of a Fashion Doll

Nov 03, 2023 17m

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…

S5E1 New Season 5 of The Doll Podcast

Oct 27, 2023 2m

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…

S4E11 Rosalie Whyel, Great Collections and Collectors

Aug 06, 2023 34m

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. …

S4E10 The Great Exhibition: Bébés at the Barry

Jun 15, 2023 38m

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…

S4E10 World Doll Day

Jun 01, 2023 58m

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…

S4E9 Maison Huret, The Finest French Fashion Dolls, with Valerie Fogel

May 11, 2023 41m

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…

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