Episodes

4d ago

OMG omg OMG we are such teases! I'm so sorry this took way too long for me to get my holiday madness ish together, but boy oh boy does Chelsea deliver on this one! The votes are in and you want TURNER and you are going to get him! Drama, internal turmoil, naughty nudes and all... come join in on the festive arty gossipy drama! We love you! Xoxoxo The BB's

Nov 27

OMGOMGOMG Happy Native American Heritage Month! We are so excited to celebrate this QUEEN! She was a DISRUPTERRRRR which is exactly the type of energy we need to fuel our souls. Come join as we dig into the life and works of another baddy. Xoxo

Nov 12

OOOOOOHHHHHHH MYYYY GAHHHH oh my gah... We LOVE a DISRUPTER on this show! We love a revolter! A revolutionary... and that's exactly what this woman's art is. YASSSS another alive queen who was in the exact right place at the exact right time. Come join as we unpack the LEGENDARY ICONIC works of Betye Saar and sorry in advance for all the Mad Men references!

Nov 5

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

Oct 31

HAPPY BAROQUE B-VERSARY TO ALL THOSE WHO CELEBRATE! I know we certainly do! This year we're doing it up BIG with one of the most SPOOKY haunty painters/engravers/printmakers/poet of all time... the illustrious WILLIAM BLAKE! Yes this man definitely knows how to make evil SEXY and we're going to get into all of it... after all you can't have good without EVIL! Xxoxoxoxox 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: The Forgotten Rusty Carousel - Stationary Sign Outro: Brain Spook - Mike Franklin

Oct 28

Oooooo gurllll we are going to get INTO this HAUNTED family! Come join us as we stay on theme for this SPOOKY time of year with the tragic story of Zdzisław Beksiński. Yes it seems at every turn there is bad news in this guys story, but you didn't think paintings became that METAL without some sad times behind them... did you?! Disclaimer: This episode contains adult themes. Please be aware we discuss suicide, sexual content, violence, etc. Proceed with caution and we love you. Xoxo. 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: Asteroid One - Czar Donic Outro: Robot Work - Marc Torch

Oct 10

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... Come listen on this Friday as we go through the life of this GOTH ass painter. There will be obsessions, there will be GIRLS GONE WILD references, and there will be ART! Duh! Xoxo The BB's Art Helper link: - arthelper.ai - https://tinyurl.com/artist-pricing-guide Our music is all sourced from Epedemic Sound where we pay for the rights to use songs in the podcast. For that reason, they may not be readily available on streaming accounts. Songs from today's episode: - Visualize: The Haunted - Luella Gran - Closing: the Haunted House - John Abbot

Sep 26

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... THIS ONE IS FOR YOU! Come join us as we talk about our intensely private, driven, and disruptor Cindy Sherman! Xoxo, - The BB's Music: Visualize: Whispers in the Wind Eva Hummingbird Outtro: Fright Night Christoffer Moe Ditvelsen All music is sourced and paid for from Epidemic Sound, so they may not be readily available on regular streaming services.

Sep 10

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 dumping, and a hot ass take in spiders from our dear girl Louise! Xoxoxo

Sep 3

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 the childhood, the will-they won't they's with another famous impressionist, and we'll get into WHY this girl changed the art world... We love you! The BB's

Jul 20

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, please forgive me I know my mic SUCKS in this episode and have ordered a new one... it is being remedied. ANYWAYS, this guy... the man the myth the legend brings the word MOOCH to a WHOLE ::clap:: NEW ::clap:: LEVEL ::clap:: and we are here to spill all the tea on this very beloved and before his time impressionist painter. So come join along! There will be good times, sad times, and bad times, but we're laughing... yes we're laughing! Come laugh with us! Xoxoxo WE LOVE YOU! - The BB's

Apr 29

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, this man was MOUNTAIN-A-TIZED and could not be torn away from his one true love... Yosemite. Come join for all the drama on the classic one and only ANSEL ADAMS! Xoxo, The BB's

Apr 1

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 your fav dysfunctional Florentine Family, and WHO THE F IS THAT HOT ASS B IN THOSE PAINTINGS?! Love you! Xoxo, The Baroque B's

Mar 17

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. This guy never failed to stay true to himself, making the whole art world question if art truly is for everyone... well you know how we feel about that... a big HELL YEAH ART IS FOR EVERYONE LIKE DUH WHAT ARE WE EVEN DOING?!?1?!?!?!.sda,nlkajdsf;lakjsd ;!? ?? Okay okay okay, we love you. Thanks for listening and your patience. Xoxo, The Baroque B's

Feb 21

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 liberation! Come join us as we talk about some of the first photographed DICK PICS to enter that high art world and how Robert Mapplethorpe gets them there! Xoxo, The BB's

Feb 7

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 artist, and though we do think we get it... we do not always agree. Come find out what you think! There will be seethrough dresses, there will be discomfort, and there will be fun! Xoxo, The BB's

Jan 17

Oof, boy this has been a rough week amirite? Between natural disasters and general malaise, it's been hard to gain the motivation to just keep on keepin' on. But then I think about our girl Cami and realize... it is not so bad.... the rumors are rough and tough in this one. We hope for her sake some are not true.... Come join along for the art, stay for the tea! We love you!

Jan 9

LET’s GOOOO!!! It’s a tale as old as time - rich guy rules people, rich guy exploits people, people get pissed, people kill rich guy…. It’s happened before, it’s happening now AND WE’RE TALKING ABOUT IT! 👁️

Dec 27, 2024

OMG omg OMG omg Happy Holidaysssss Baroque BB's! We are so freaking proud of all of you! Thank you for joining us this year and supporting us through lots of ups and downs. We have had such a lovely journey and figured, what better way to end this year than with a SHE-bang?!?! Yes, we all knew that Kandinsky seemed a little TOO cocky about founding abstract expressionism, and we are going to dive into all the hot tea surrounding this hot alien-esque baddy. There will be SEANCES there will be RELIGIOUS FUSION there will be laughs and there will be uncoordinated silly conversations. Who's comin with us?! Weeeee loveeeee youuuuuuu Xoxoxox The Baroque B's

Dec 13, 2024

Ooooo boy oh boy do the Romans give BAADDDD a whole new definition! And if you are into Roman history or fucked up family bushes, then this episode is for you! It's got so much drama it could be the backbone of a plot for a Law and Order SVU episode... so buckle up baby because Dick Wolf has nothing on Niro! DUN DUN!!!!

Dec 4, 2024

Omg omg omg week 2 of all the abstract expressionism drama!!! Come join us for this weeks episode on two bodacious babes of 20th century art!!! There will be retelling of poor times in the past, there will be cackling, there will be drama, and there will be shit talking on art historians GOD DAMNIT! Alright!!! WE LOVE YOU SM! the Baroque B’s

Nov 27, 2024

Nov 13, 2024

OOOoooffff what a week! We're just over here like all of you trying to figure out how to keep the peace at that Thanksgiving table, and I know a sure-fire way for me has always been to have a good old fashioned FRIENDSGIVING! So if that election has you down, just know you are not alone. We are here with you and to deliver some NASTY ass tea to get your mind off of your worries. Come join us as we dive into all the GROSS, HaWt, SeXy TEA on these two passionate famous amazing painters. There will be laughs, there will be gambling addictions, there will be pots and black kettles and the like. We love you! Xoxo, The Baroque B's

Oct 31, 2024

HAPPY BAROQUE B-VERSARY! What better way to celebrate with than a DOUBLE SPOOK-FEATURE?!?! Yes,

Oct 23, 2024

Are you ready to get SPOOKY?! Come join us this week for another episode of art filled TEA with this world famous Filipino artist! YASSS we’re going there! We’ll get into the drama, the art, the toxic energy and most importantly for this month… THE HAUNTED ASS PAINTING!!!! There will be celebrations of lumpia, there will be overshares of personal traumas, there will be affairs, murder, and more! You don’t want to miss it!!! We love you! Xoxo THE baroque bitches!!!

Oct 16, 2024

HAPPY SPOOKFEST!!!! YAYYY!!!! What better way to bring in the fall vibes than with the MOST AUTUMNAL PAINTER EVER?!?! Seriously, it's like halloween is his aesthetic and the harsh reality that life is a walking horror is the SPOOKIEST THING OF ALL! There will be proverbs, there will be a mysterious death, and there will be BURNT SIENNA! Just like... hella burnt Sienna. Come join in on the fun! We love you! Xoxo, The Baroque B's

Oct 3, 2024

Omg omg omg… oh… my… gah! We are so sorry this is a day late because mental health things. Thank you for sticking with us. WELCOME TO OUR FIRST SPOOKFEST EPISODE! We are kicking spooky season off the right way this year… with some really fucking HAUNTED ass paintings! Come join us as we go through the life of poor dear Gork-a-roni! There will be affairs, there will be fires, there will be tom foolery and there will be a lot of shit talking on Regionalism… again… ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ As always, We love you! the Baroque B’s DISCLAIMER! this episode does contain violent content. Please be mindful of when and where/with whom you are listening. If these themes are triggering for you, please skip this one and take care of yourself. We love you sm!

Sep 25, 2024

Happy first week of Fall BB’s! We are so happy to welcome ya’ll back to another week of FaRt FiStOrY! We are so excited to bring you another week and this week focusing on a long time fav, the one the only AI WEIWEI! Come join us as we journey through the life of this ICONIC activist that you cannot help but be inspired by. I think my mind and eyeballs literally exploded when I was first introduced to his work. China can’t hold this guy down, and please please don’t because we are HERE FOR IT! DISCLAIMER: this weeks episode does have some stories of violence and trauma. Please listen with caution and be mindful of those who surround you. If these themes are triggering for you, please know we love you and it may be best to skip this one. As always, with love… the Baroque Bitches

Sep 18, 2024

OOooooo yes, there is nothing we love more than some unhinged weirdness, and it definitely gets WEIRD in this episode! Come join us as we dive into the life of Baroque Bad Boy and all around weirdo Gian aka Gianny Lorenzo Bernininininininini. There will be way too many PeN15s together in one sculpture, there will be extreme exhibitions of devotion to "THE CRAFT", there will be bedroom eyes and there will be love triangular DRAMA!!!! As usual, come for the art... stay for the tea! WE LOVE YOU omg omg omg WE LYSM! Xoxo, The Baroque B's

Sep 11, 2024

Oooooo who's your favorite/least favorite POLAR-IZING BAD BOIIIIIII?!?! Yass the controversy does seem to follow our dear Damien around... almost like a bad play you can't help but watch. He has played the puppeteer for so long, but it's just not dead animals he's orchestrating. What are your thoughts? Do you think he's running the show? Or is it all just... that... lucky? Either way the DRAMA is deep in this one, and the lawsuits do flock too because THAT'S SHOW BIZ BABY! Come join us for the ride! We love you! Xoxo The Baroque B's

Sep 4, 2024

Welcome back to another wonderful week of two cats hosting an art history podcast and enjoying every second of it! If you're in the mood to pretend you are at a slumber party with your best girly girlfriends playing truth or dare and talking crushes, but you also wanna learn a thing or two along the way, then this episode is for you! Come join as we get into this mysterious ancient Roman Empress and all the drama that filled her life. There will be rumors, there will be incest, and there will be WEINER TALK! Lots of weiners as per usssuallll. Okay we love you, we mean it! Xoxo, The Baroque B's

Aug 28, 2024

Welcome back to another glorious week of more HaWt JuIcY aRt HiStOry! We probably get the lowest our dirty low brows can go this week with one of Chelsea's fav's of all time... HIERONYMUS BOSCH! There will be finagle-ing of the bagel-ing, there will be genitals in almost every place you never even thought to put them, there will be good berries, there will be weird fantastical bowel movements, there will be St. John looking like a sad ass Tarzan, and there will be lots and lots of laughter! SO COME ON AND JOIN US ALREADY! As always, with lots and lots of love... The Baroque B*tches

Aug 21, 2024

WE'RE BACKKKKKKkkkkKKKKkkkk!!! Omg omg omg! Thank you all so much for your patience. We have missed you all so much and are so grateful for all the love we received while we were on summer siesta! As promised we have returned and are here to deliver on the much anticipated and many-a-time requested (like within the last few week and how did you all know I was going to do Klimt GET OUT OF MY BRAIN, except don't because I love that we're intuned with one another <3) GUSTAV KLIMT! There will be cat daddy-ing, there will be human daddy-ing, there will be sugar daddy-ing, and there will be lots and lots of FEMALE WORSHIPPING! So come on already COME JOIN IN ON THE FUN! Because WE'RE BACK in FULL FORCE! Love you all so much! Xoxo The Baroque B's

Jul 10, 2024

Welcome to our episode on the fabulous, fantastic bada$$ B, Francois Gilot!! Not only has she art-matized us with her ICONIC work, but she also won the hearts of many in her life… except for maybe her father. OOF, what didn’t this woman endure from men? Well, we are gonna get into all and we’re so excited we get to have Taylor join us for the fun! There will be RED FLAGS, there will be THE WORD NO and there will be AN OBSESSION WITH MATISSE (mostly by me after this episode). As always, with love… the Baroque B’s DISCLAIMER: this episode does contain stories of domestic violence and abuse. Please be mindful where and with whom you listen, skip this one if these themes are at all triggering for you, and know that we love you.

Jul 3, 2024

いらっしゃいませ, Irasshaimase, WELCOME to our HOKUSAI epic-sode! We FUCKING LOVE this guy and are so excited to share his life story with YOU ALL. Our most beloved friends and listeners. This one has it all... ghost stories, fellatio performing squid, and more! Come join us as we go through the long life of our dear Hokusai. There will be sake, there will be badly pronounced Japanese words, and there will be SYPHILIS! As always with love... The Baroque B*tches ***DISCLAIMER*** This episode does contain stories of violence. Please be mindful when and where and with whom you listen, and please if these themes are at all triggering for you skip this one, take care of yourself, and know that we LOVE YOU! <3

Jun 26, 2024

Ooooooo welcome to another week of juicy hot goss about your fav high brow art. Come join us as we get into all the low brow happenings behind this famous high brow court painter! There are a lot of petty b*tches in this episode, and we are HERE FOR IT! Come find out what Kendrick Lamar and Diego Valazquez have in common, why Quentin Tarantino is the Person at the Party, and all about what not to do when it comes to breeding! Why? BECAUSE IT'S SO MUCH FUN JAN! As always, with love... The Baroque BB's

Jun 19, 2024

Well, well, well... we FINALLY made it around to this old guy... What better way to celebrate PRIDE than with shouting from the rooftops, I'M LEONARDO DA VINCI AND I LOVE DRAWING WIENERS!!!!.... well okay so that never happened... the shouting part. The wiener drawings totally happened and like... a lot. Anyway come join us as we get into the tea on this steeping hot gossipy Aries. We love you all and thank you for joining us and for the support! Xoxo, The Baroque BB's DISCLAIMER: This one does include stories of violent nature as well as stories of suicide. If these themes are at all triggering for you, please proceed with caution and know that we love you. <3

Jun 12, 2024

Welcome back to another week going through the life of our beloved Ana. Gone too soon at the hands of a total asshole, and we are here to put the rumors to rest with the TRUTH that everyone already knew... join us as we confuse Michigan and Massachusetts, quote Lonely Island, and have an all around good time with our good friend, art conservator extraordinaire... Evelyn Bird! We love you! Xoxo, The Baroque B's DISCLAIMER: This episode contains discussion of violence, suicide, and domestic abuse. Please be mindful of who can hear when listening and if these themes are at all triggering for you. We love you.

Jun 5, 2024

Okay, Baroque BB's... this one is intense. I never thought I could love earth art so much until maybe now. Come join us as we get into why we HATE the Spiral Jetty, what is earth art, and how the hell you are supposed to look at this stuff! We will get into it all as we honor the interesting and impactful work of Ana Mendieta... sans murder for part 1. Disclaimer: This episode does have stories of violence. The work in itself is violent, involves sexual assault, rape, and violence against women and marginalized groups. Please skip this one if these themes are at all triggering for you and know that, we love you! XOXO, The Baroque B's

May 29, 2024

OOOOOoooo boy! This alt guy gives AVANT GARDE a whole new meaning! Come get weird with it as we dive into the WEIRD BRAIN of good old Marcy... or was he weird? Or maybe was he just a normal dude? You decide and let us know! We're all ears. Thanks for listening. We love you! Xoxo, The Baroque B's

May 22, 2024

Oooohhhh this Queen was something else! Barbie does not have shit on this bitch! Come join us as we go through the short but impactful life of the East Village's IT GIRL! And though the struggle was real with this one, we're reminded to still laugh through it all. Go on! Be the happy disaster you are! As always thanks for listening! Xoxo, The Baroque B*tches

May 15, 2024

OMG the DRAMA is realer than our favorite 2007 reality television show! Yes, Brett Michael's has NOTHING on our girl Louise and the hot steeping TEA that surrounded her during the French Revolution! Come this week as we are joined by EZRIEL aka IZZY aka EZRIEL ARTS aka MOM EXTRAORDINAIRE aka PLANT LADY aka ARTIST aka ART CATALOGUER aka OUR NEW BEST FRIEND! We had a blast going into the long life of this feminist artist with Izzy and we know you're going to love her too! Be warned because heads will roll...! We love you! Thanks for listening. Xoxo The Baroque B*tches

May 8, 2024

OOooooo the tea is SPICY in this weeks episode. Come join us as we travel through the tragic, drunken, exciting life of our boy Eddy! Yes, this week has some "when partying goes wrong" stories, and we're here to divulge all the hot goss! So come and see why this guy is considered the DADDY of Expressionism! As always, with love! The Baroque B's

May 1, 2024

Welcome to another TANTALIZING week of your favorite art history DRAMA! In this weeks episode we go through the impactful and amazing life of this gone-too-soon REVOLUTIONARY artist. Yes Basquiat's work is a WHOLE ASS VIBE in itself, and we'll get into the TEA of how graffiti becomes FINE ASS ART! Get gritty with us! There will be drugs, there will be famous ladies throughout history, there will be cute bro-mances, and there will be lovely Keith Haring quotes. Xoxo, The Baroque B*tches

Apr 24, 2024

Awwww, this hawty with a shorty body! We are so excited to share the EXCITEMENT that was the life of Comte Henri Marie Raymond de Toulouse Lautrec Monfa! Yes, though this short KING also lead a short life, that doesn't mean he wasn't hot and his life was not impactful. Come find out why he is considered the father of commercial print, the poster boy ;) of the bohemian lifestyle in late 19th century France! There will be daddy issues, there will be sex work, there will be mommy issues too! But like... we do make it fun! Thank you for listening! As always, with love! The Baroque B's DISCLAIMER!: This is another episode that does mention self harm/suicide. If these themes are at all triggering for you, it may be best to skip this one. Please know, we love you <3.

Apr 17, 2024

Oof, okay... this one may be a bit hard to swallow... yes we need to preface this nostalgic ICONIC art with a disclaimer that if your in your 30s... your childhood may be a little bit destroyed/tainted after this episode. Yes, we all loved everything covered in kittens, hearts, and rainbows.... but sometimes behind something sweet is a something sickening... Come join us as Chelsea unveils THE TRUTH behind THE CUTE! There will be power struggles, there will be drugs, and there will be a lot of quotes from prior employees! Thanks for listening! We love you! The Baroque BB's

Apr 10, 2024

Welcome to another enthralling week of low brow art and art history gossip! Join us as we venture through the life of totally-ahead-of-her-time-the-most-baddest-baddie… I mean this bitch was THE BITCH of the Baroque. There will be Jack Black quotes, chopped off heads, torture, and more! But don’t worry, our girl comes out ON TOP! DISCLAIMER: Our dear Baroque BB’s… please be warned this episode does have re-telling of sexual assault. We know that for many many of us, we can relate to being sexually assaulted. If this is at all triggering for you, we recommend skipping this one, but don’t worry our next episode will be right around the corner! As always, we love you the MOST! Xoxo, the Baroque B’s

Apr 3, 2024

Ooooo yes, we are GOING THERE!!!! In this episode, we’ll start off with a riveting discussion on Looners (if you don’t know what this is you’re in for a treat ;) ), segue through all the childhood trauma one poor Vinny could ask for then end with a MYSTERIOUS MURDER TRIAL! Come join in on the fun! Also, we are recruiting stories to share! Send us your best “quitting your job” stories and we will share our fav on an episode! Go on and slide into our DMs! Thanks for listening. We love you! Xoxo, The Baroque B’s DISCLAIMER: This episode does contain stories of self harm, suicide, and some violence. We just want to put it out there as we know mental health struggles are real, PTSD is real, and we want to honor that with a warning. Also, we love you and we believe in you and you’re doing great! Xoxo <3

Mar 26, 2024

Oh my goodness, what excitement! Dali's life was something else, and we're here to dive into all the dirty little details you'd ever want to know about this provocative surrealist voyeur! Join us as we journey through the wonder of confused little Dali... There will be lions, and crawfish, and menage e trois's... OH MY! You're not gonna wanna miss it! Love you, Xoxo, The Baroque B's

Mar 20, 2024

THIS GUYYYYYY!!!! I can honestly say it sounds like he was a total dick… but that would maybe mean aliens are assholes too. Come find out why in this fun, spooky, and mysterious episode! There will be wobbly art, incest, and…. ANCIENT ALIENS!!! Who’s in for the ride?! Xoxo, The Baroque B’s

Mar 17, 2024

Welcome to our first official BONUS EPISODE! In the spirit of St Patricks Day, we though it only appropriate to take a break from drinking green beer and looking for gold to explore the history behind this DEBAUCHEROUS holiday. And we brought Chelsea's oldest and dearest friend Anne to help share in the joy. She's brilliant, hilarious, gorgeous, the most fun, but don't take our word for it... Come join us! First, Chelsea deep dives into fun fairy lore! Be warned though... you may not look at Tinkerbell quite the same afterwards. Riccelle will then finish us off with the history of Saint Patrick... there will be nipples, there will be snakes, and there will be answers to this beloved holiday. CHEERS! Xoxo, The Baroque Bitches + Anne <3

Mar 13, 2024

Welcome to our first living artist episode!!! Do you dislike Yoko Ono, but don’t really understand why? Or maybe you just think she broke up the Beatles? Or maybe you’re like wait… this bitch does art? Well let us tell you dear BB’s… this woman did A LOT for art as we know it today! So come along and learn about the QUEEN of performance art! There will be war, there will be imagination, there will be love triangles, child abductions, and there will be JUSTICE FOR YOKO BECAUSE OMG SHE IS NOT JUST MRS. Lennon. Okay rant over. We love you, Xoxo The Baroque B*tches

Mar 6, 2024

Yes we’re DOING IT! You’ve seen his work on mugs, greeting cards, blankets, puzzles, socks and pretty much any commodity you can buy. I mean… I really wouldn’t be surprised to see a TK dildo out there in a store one of these days… Yes this man entered the art world armed with a shrewd business sense in one hand, and a bible in the other… and though I’m sure he wanted us to forget that his back pockets carried pills, flasks, and dollar bills for strippers… we just couldn’t leave those stones unturned! Join us for this one, it will be fun! As always, with love! Xoxo The Baroque Bitches

Feb 28, 2024

If there are two words to sum up our girl Cleo, it’s HOT and SPICY! This queen was THE QUEEN and her legacy lives on… maybe not in the way she wanted exactly… but still! Yes, from IG makeup tutorials, to Spirit Halloween stores, to museums, history books, music, movies, TV shows and more, this bitch shows up everywhere and we’ll unpack why! This one has all the tea you crave… assassinations, baby daddy drama, drinking clubs, incest, and more! Come find out how Cleopatra becomes… the FINAL FUCKING PHARAOH! As always, we love you! The Baroque B*tches

Feb 21, 2024

OOOOOoooooOOOoooo the tea is JUICY this Wednesday! There are a lot of unexpected twists and turns in this eventful episode, and our heads are still spinning from all the rumors... There will be a nurse love triangle... there will be guys peeing on things... and there will be CONSPIRACY! Come find out how the pride of the Netherlands was really nothing to be too proud of in this weeks episode! As always, thanks for listening. We love you! Xoxo, The Baroque Bitches

Feb 14, 2024

OMG this guyyyyy! Pop art KING! He is the tea and the tea is him... Come join us as we learn all about how this genius was able to sneak BLOW JOBS into the high art world! There will be sex, there will be drugs, and there will be soup… lots of soup… like omg why is there so much soup?!?! And in true Andy Warhol fashion, everyone is invited. So bring your friends too! Drag queens, sex workers, gun shots, soup and autism! YES SOUP FOR YOU! Love you, mean it! Xoxo, The Baroque B's

Feb 7, 2024

Join us for the history behind the fun and scandalous Khajuraho Temples! We'll get you in touch with your sexual desires by starting off with a little guided meditation, lead into a scandolous sexy story about... the moon, and continue with lots of liberating conversation on why you should really LET YOUR FREAK FLAG FLY in the bedroom! No matter who you are, no matter what you believe, we can all take a note out of ancient India's book, (like the literal book of Kama Sutra) and join the movement for sexual freedom in yourselves and in support of others. Let's get FREAKY! Oh and btw there's no syphilis in this one... YAY! As always, thanks for listening. We love you! The Baroque Bitches

Jan 31, 2024

Oof, Paul Gauguin, amirite? In this episode, we are joined by one of our favorite old friends, chef/artist/communicator/musician extraordinaire, ANGELA DELA CRUZ! Come meet our favorite Shmang!!! Together, we will dive deep into the depraved life of Paul Gauguin. Good thing his suffering matched his crimes in the end... There will be dogs named after penises, themes of colonization, there will be a song Chelsea came up with to remind about STD prevention, and in true theme with the Impressionists, and now this show... there will be SYPHILIS! But as always we do make it fun! Thank you for listening! We love you, the Baroque Bitches WARNING: This episode does contain explicit content about this artists life, and he did have inappropriate relationships with underage girls. Because this world is fucked up and you or someone you know may have been affected by a similar situation, we want to warn before you listen to this episode in case you may suffer from PTSD or just want to avoid this type of material in general. You may consider skipping this one. Also, please be reminded, we love you. <3

Jan 23, 2024

We love a thick bodied babe and it probably doesn't take a genius to figure out that our man Rubens did too! And though we are all finally recovering from the mindfuck in media we grew up with, we’re here to remind that FAT has always been P.H.A.T. in this episode! Join us as Chelsea unearths all the TEA surrounding this painter's life. There will be AFFAIRS, there will be MURDER, and there will be... really not-okay age differences within marriages... again! I know, I know, EWWWW. I'm sorry it's not our fault all these artists are just SOOOOO gross. We still make it fun though, promise! Thanks for listening and as always, we love you! Xoxo, The Baroque Bitches #arthistorypodcast #artpodcast #arthistory

Jan 17, 2024

Welcome to part 2 of Georgia O'Keeffe - KAREN GOES WEST! In this episode we welcome an old friend, art conservationist - Evelynn Bird! We of course get into the HOT TEA in how Georgia gets to New Mexico, get some much needed perspective on this artist who everyone loves loves loves, and end off with the JUICIEST TEA I think we have done yet. You're not gonna wanna miss this one...! Love you! Xoxo - The Baroque Bitches

Jan 10, 2024

Welcome to our first TWO-PART EPISODE!!! And you know what, Georgia deserves a long one! Join us as we dive a little deeper this time into the first half of the long life of this mysterious and unassuming ROYAL painter! There will be flowers, there will be petty fights over Christmas cards, there will be an obligatory-controlling-sexist dude, there will be making out in the rain, there will be vaginas, there will be scandalous affairs, and there will be ANSWERS!!! As always with love, Xoxo - The Baroque B's

Jan 3, 2024

Happy Wednesday BB's! We're so happy you're here to deep dive with Chelsea's lesson this week on our mysterious rich Impressionist leader - MANET! There will be hookers a plenty, WEIRD love triangles, and SHOCK SHOCK SHOCK! Thanks for listening! We love you! Xoxo - The Baroque B's

Dec 27, 2023

Do not forget the biscuits because this one is JAM packed with lots of steeping HOT TEA! Join us as we dive into the short, yet eventful life of this tormented artist. There will be syphilis, what essentially is early 19th century pornos, incest, kidnapping and more. Here's to the artist that gives, "never meet your heroes" a whole new meeting. Don't worry... we still make it fun! Love you, Xoxo - The Baroque B's Art Podcast Art History Podcast Art History Gossip Podcast

Dec 20, 2023

Ever wonder why we bring trees from the outside into the inside? Or maybe you're tired of that weird pervy person at the Christmas party chasing you around with mistletoe... come dive into the origins of Christmas, who the hell is Santa Claus, and the imagery of the season for this merry episode filled with cheer, drunken caroling, and murder-solving saints. Merry Saturnalia from us to you! As always with love, The Baroque Bitches!

Dec 13, 2023

Join us for this longer episode as we take a deeper dive into the Renaissances most passionate, dare I say volatile, painters. Oh Michelangelo, just so many feelings happening all the time. We'll get into the STANK, the lovers, and the famous duel with Leonardo, and beaty-sticky Popes. We love you, Xoxo - The Baroque B's

Dec 6, 2023

Come join us as we light dive into the tragic story of misunderstood Jack Pollock. There will be drinks, there will be horrible non-consensual sex-acts, and there will be a hot juicy goss. Love you, Xoxo - the Baroque B's

Nov 29, 2023

This couple is non-stop drama!!! Join us as Chelsea teaches us about Diego's cannibalism, Fridas long list of famous lovers, and why this couple is just like Will and Jada. We love you! Xoxo - The Baroque Bitches

Nov 22, 2023

Come along for this WILD ride as we tell the story of a tragic heiress forever captivated by ART! There will be removable dicks, lots of lovers, and scandal scandal scandal! Love you! Xoxo - The Baroque B's

Nov 15, 2023

Torture talk, incest, and toothless hotties are all the jam for this episode. Come join us as we spill all the HOT tea and unpack the jokes and mystery behind this EMOtional 18th century artist. Thank you Goya and sorry about your bleeding heart. Love you! Xoxo - the Baroque B's

Nov 8, 2023

Join us as we travel to 17th Century Rome to deep dive into the HOT JUICY GOSS surrounding Baroque painter Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio! Come find out about how prostitutes ended up in paintings that priests were paying for, what the burns were in 17th century Rome, and why Joe Pesci is the perfect "Person at the Party" to describe this Edge Lord painter! Love you! Xoxo - the Baroque B's

Oct 31, 2023

What’s that smell? It’s our first episode! Come find out why all this art was surrounded by stank, how you could die for the love of mirrors, and the art of compliments in this hot juicy rumory episode! Love you! Xoxo - Baroque B’s

Oct 29, 2023