Publius Aelius Traianus Hadrianus Augustus: Possessed and OBSESSED!

Publius Aelius Traianus Hadrianus Augustus: Possessed and OBSESSED!

Author: Baroque Bs November 5, 2025 Duration: 58:48
OOOOOOOOOO we are still stuck in spooky vibes and simply are NOT READY for the winter holidays! It's still fall ya'll and we're here to keep the spooky slutty drama tales going for the time being... enter HADRIAN'S VILLA! Yes this villa is just a dramatic and rumory as the modern day Love Island, and with the added bonus of murder mysteries and the like. So if you love Roman history and are ready to get the deets on the sexy time stuff, you won't want to miss this one! Xoxo The BB's Music: We source our music from Epidemic Sound and pay for the rights to use the songs in our show. For this reason, music may not be easily found on regular streaming services.  Visualize:  Hope - Gavin Luke Outro: Definite Steps - Franz Gordon

Ever feel like the hallowed halls of art history could use a bit more gossip and a lot less pretension? That’s exactly the space Baroque B*tches-An Art History Gossip Podcast occupies. Hosted by the Baroque Bs, this series operates on a deliciously simple premise: the art is high brow, but the tea is decidedly low brow. Each episode feels like pulling up a chair with friends who are just as passionate about the stunning works as they are about the scandalous, juicy drama that swirled around the artists who made them. This isn't a dry lecture; it's a lively, accessible conversation that reminds everyone that these iconic figures were complex, messy, and fascinating people. You’ll hear deep dives into the personal lives and professional rivalries of your favorite painters and sculptors, all served with a side of steeping hot tea. The tone is light, engaging, and intentionally welcoming, breaking down barriers to make art history feel immediate and wildly entertaining. New episodes arrive every Wednesday, offering a regular dose of learning and laughter. By focusing on the stories behind the masterpieces, this podcast connects the dots between the canvas and the very human impulses that created it. It’s a celebration of art’s enduring power, told through the lens of the gossip that, in many ways, shaped its course.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 76

Baroque B*tches - An Art History Gossip Podcast
Podcast Episodes
Henry Fuseli: The Man of Your NIGHTMARES!!!! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:32
Well well well, if it isn't another man with the inability to regulate his emotions in a healthy way... At least he worked it out through painting and unsent letters? Yes, I guess we can give credit where credit is due..…
Cindy Sherman: KARMA CHAMELEON! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:48
Ohhh we don't often do alive artists, but when we do we tend to shit on Robert Longo because we mixed him up with Robert Smithson… hatred can be dumbing in that way... So if you love Cindy, but you hate Spiral Jetty... T…
Louise Bourgeois: Spider Mommy! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:02
Welcome back to another week of your fav gossipy low brow trashy art history podcast! This week we're bringing you a classic way ahead of her time down and dirty Baroque BB. We’ll have DADDY ISSUES, childhood trauma dump…
Mary Cassatt: Unwed and UNBOTHERED! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:55
Who's that lady... who'd that lady? Lovely ladyyyy... who's that LaDaY? SHE'S MOTHER-EFFING Mary Cassatt and she is not here to play. Ooooo we love a good POWER B and this one can definitely sit with us. We will get into…
Claude Monet: You're SOOOOOOOooOOOO Brave! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:26:23
OMG omg OMg oMg We are BACK from our Summer Siesta! Wishing you and yours a HaWt SuMmEr! Definitely not a HOT summer because... oy vey we are not here for the underboob sweat. ANYWAYS, We missed you so so much! Also, ple…
Ansel Adams: Still [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:17
Okay okay OKURRRR Thank you for your patience because LIFE IS LIFE-ING for your two fav Baroque B's right now! But omg omg omg we did not have it as hard as those fighting for the affection of our dear Ansel Adams. Yes,…
Sandro Botticelli: The Heart of the Ocean [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:50
Okay sea QUEENS let's get DOWN on some Botticelli! He's was THE moment during the Renaissance, but moments do have a way of fading. Come find out how our guy went from the top to the bottom, some DRAMA-RAMA involving you…
Keith Haring: WHAT IS LOVE? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:57
OMG we are so sorry for the delay here! Chelsea got sick, the time changed, Springing Forward is officially kicking our ass... but boy oh boy did we LOVE getting together to talk about our favorite boy... Keith Haring. T…
Robert Mapplethorpe: The Quest for the Perfect Penis! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:21:59
I mean... if you're not pissing off somebody are you even doing it right? In a world where "don't yuck somebody's yum" is now a direct order, we have to remember to pay homage to those who pioneered acceptance of sexual…
Mike Kelley: California Dreamin' [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:16:06
What do stuffed animals, Superman and conference rooms all have in common? They've all made it into the heart and art of the star of this episodes show! Yes, there were not a lot of stones unturned by this disruptive art…