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Season 1 is about the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum heist: In the early hours of March 18th, 1990, two thieves posing as police officers were admitted into the Gardner Museum in Boston. In 81 minutes they stole 13 pieces of artwork, among the paintings stripped from their frames were works by Vermeer, Degas, and Rembrandt. Season 2 tackles other angles of art crime. We chat w/ owners of an antique store who found a famous stolen painting, we discuss a stolen da Vinci with Turbo, and we dig…

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S3E23 - The Man Who Stole the Gods w/ Matthew Campbell

In this new episode, ⁠Crawlspace Media⁠'s Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with author Matthew Campbell about his new book, The Man Who Stole the Gods: A True Story of War, Obsession, and a Global Art Conspiracy. Check out Matthew's site: https://www.matthew-campbell.com/. Pick up his book: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/739182/the-man-who-stole-the-gods-by-matthew-campbell/.…

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S3E22 - Eric Ulis's Hunt For the Stolen Artwork Continues

In this new episode, Crawlspace Media's Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with Eric Ulis about his Gardner heist suspect Brian McDevitt. We revisit the history of McDevitt's connection to the heist before uncovering new information and new evidence that Eric is working on. Follow Eric Ulis: ⁠https://ericulis.com/⁠. YouTube:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCewfNi-lPOshvd9t55NXbbA/⁠.…

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S3E21 - Geoffrey Kelly on Thirteen Perfect Fugitives

In this new episode, ⁠⁠Crawlspace Media⁠⁠'s Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with retired FBI special agent and author Geoffrey Kelly about his new book, ⁠⁠Thirteen Perfect Fugitives⁠⁠, about the 1990 Gardner Museum heist in Boston, Massachusetts. Geoff was head of the Gardner investigation for the FBI for many years and after his recent retirement he wrote this outstanding book. Check it…

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New // Louvre Heist

In this new episode, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak about the jewel heist at the Louvre in October of 2025. This episode was researched by Kathleen Studer. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_Louvre_robbery https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cg7nrlkg0zxo https://www.cnn.com/2025/10/24/europe/louvre-heist-lift-maker-scli-intl…

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Bonus // The Million Dollar Car Detective

In this episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna welcome two new friends of the show to the conversation. Mr. Stayton Bonner & Mr. Joe Ford. Stayton wrote the book, The Million Dollar Car Detective and Joe Ford IS the Car Detective. The car in question is the stolen 1938 Talbot-Lago Teardrop, often described as the "most beautiful car in the world." This episode was previously published on…

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Bonus // Ruby Red Handed

In this episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined by new friend of the show, executive producer and investigative journalist Maria Awes. Maria's production company, Committee Films, helmed the ABC News Studios doc, Ruby Red Handed: Stealing America's Most Famous Pair of Shoes. It's a wild and fascinating account of the theft and recovery of Judy Garland's ruby slippers from the classic…

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S3E20 - New Gardner Suspect & More

In this new episode, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with Kerry Joyce AKA the Muddy River Fact Checker about his favorite suspect Rod Ramsay, was Abath involved and much more. Check out Kerry's site at https://gardnerheist.com/. Follow Kerry Joyce on X: ⁠https://x.com/gardnerheist. Visit the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.gardnermuseum.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow us on social media:…

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S3E19 - The 2025 Turbo Train

In this new episode, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with Turbo Paul Hendry aka Art Hostage. Turbo is a return guest, is no stranger to making shocking statements and this conversation is no different. Follow Turbo on YT: https://www.youtube.com/@arthostage8586. IG: https://www.instagram.com/arthostageturbopaul/. X: https://x.com/ArtHostage. Visit the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum:…

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S3E18 - The Devil Wears Rothko w/ Barry Avrich

In this new episode, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with author and filmmaker Barry Avrich about his new book The Devil Wears Rothko about an intense forgery scheme involving priceless art. Get the book here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Devil-Wears-Rothko/Barry-Avrich/9798888454527. https://www.amazon.com/Devil-Wears-Rothko-Inside-Scandal/dp/B0DJKYT463. Visit the Isabella…

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S3E17 - Any Day Now w/ Eric Aronson

In this new episode, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with filmmaker Eric Aronson about his new movie, Any Day Now, based on the Gardner heist. We also speak about the publicity stunt that Eric and his team pulled in New York City this past winter in promotion of the movie. Watch Any Day Now: https://athome.fandango.com/content/browse/details/Any-Day-Now/4123611.…

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