Best Automobile Engineering Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 204 - Planes, Trains & Automobiles 28:38

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In this episode Paul chats about his recent travel to Dubai, Los Angeles and India and his experience along with coaching, judging and a few lost in translation moments. ..Website: www.paulsbodyengineering.com.Email: [email protected]: www.facebook.com/paulsbodyengineering.Instagram: www.instagram.com/paulsbodyengineering.YouTu…

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2025 Year in Review, Dodge Charger Sixpack Review, Automotive Bucket List 55:18

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Jill and Tom open the last show of 2025 by discussing how Christmas gift expectation change with age. Tom, for example, noted how happy he was to receive a Brita water filter. The hosts went on to process the biggest auto-related stories of 2025, including tariffs, tax credits, Ford recalls, and the return of the Hemi V8 engine. In the second segme…

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The Best and Worst Cars This Year — The Carmudgeon Show w/ Jason Cammisa & Derek Tam-Scott — Ep. 219 1:15:09

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2025 has come to a close - and it’s another year-end episode reflecting on the best and worst cars Jason and Derek have encountered this year. Maximum Carmudgeonation is achieved today, so hold onto your hats - and we guarantee, you’ve never listened to another podcast where the Vinfast VF8 and McLaren F1 are both mentioned.===Visit http://JasonSen…

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Inventions Episode 51: The Internet 34:19

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The internet is not something you just dump something on. It's not a big truck. It's a series of tubes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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QAH Episode 141: The Stone of Scone 26:52

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Quarter-Arsed History presents: the story of the Stone of Scone, a block of sandstone upon which Scottish, English, and then British kings and queens have been coronated for well over a thousand years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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BMW M1: Theft, Engineering, and Racing 11:25

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By KMIH 88.9 the Bridge

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Episode 390: The Miracle Landing of the Gimli Glider 1:00:48

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In this week's episode, hear the incredible tale of Air Canada Flight 143, when a Boeing 767 ran out of fuel mid-flight and so had to be flown and landed as a glider on a not-quite-abandoned airfield in the Canadian town of Gimli. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Inventions Episode 50: The Global Positioning System 31:39

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The Global Positioning System began as top-secret military technology, before a series of interesting (and some tragic) events opened up a world of convenience and logistical optimisation to the world at large. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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QAH Episode 140: A Brief History of Morse Code 35:55

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Quarter-Arsed History presents: a brief history of Morse code, an encoding and transmission system that helped to transform long-distance communication in the mid 19th-century. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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F-150 Lightning Killed, ID. Buzz Halted, Restoring Classics Rides for Modern Drivers 56:58

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Jill and Tom open the show addressing two high-profile electric vehicle cancellations announced this past week. First the hosts discuss the end of production for the Ford F-150 Lighting, which came as something of a surprise to both Jill and Tom. Also covered is news that Volkswagen will not be importing a 2026 edition of the spunky ID. Buzz electr…

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Peugeot 205 Rallye - A Better MK1 Volkswagen GTI? — The Carmudgeon Show w/ Cammisa & Derek Tam-Scott — Ep 218 54:28

7d ago54:28

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Derek brings in a rare French treat to the studio this week - a Peugeot 205 Rallye. Take a 205 GTI, replace the fuel injection with Weber DCOE 45 carburetors, remove weight, and you’ve got the key components to the Rallye.Jason, naturally, attempts to make the episode about MK1 Volkswagens - in particular, the Rabbit and the Golf GTI. He’s always c…

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Episode 389: The First Transatlantic Telegraph Cable 1:08:46

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In this week's episode, hear about the series of ridiculous setbacks and disasters that took place as part of the laying of the first transatlantic telegraph cable, a revolutionary step forward in global communications. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Christmas Special 17:01

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By KMIH 88.9 the Bridge

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Inventions Episode 49: The Personal Computer 33:16

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The personal computer is an invention that defines the modern information age, a deeply entrenched part of daily life for billions of people all around the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Failing EV Startups, Redesigned Kia Seltos, Chicago Auto Show News 55:45

10d ago55:45

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Jill and Tom open this week’s show acknowledging that Vietnamese EV startup VinFast is likely to cease U.S. operations in the very near future. The hosts also note that another EV startup, Bollinger Motors, has called it quits. Tom discusses his time in the Jeep Wrangler, this example powered by the available 2.0-liter turbocharged engine, instead …

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Can One Metric Define a Driving Experience? — Carmudgeon w/ Jason Cammisa & Derek Tam-Scott — Ep 217 55:15

15d ago55:15

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This week’s episode topic comes from a listener-submitted AMA request - one worthy of its own episode. They ask - what single metric about a car’s driving experience tells you the most before you drive it? === Visit http://JasonSentMe.com to get a Hagerty Guaranteed Value (TM) collector-car insurance quote! === At first, you may think there’s one s…

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Episode 206 - Balancing Bravery and Bodybuilding, Tamara’s Extraordinary Season 17:56

11d ago17:56

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In this episode Paul chats with long time client and figure athlete Tamara about her recent competitive season and the success that came from that. Moreso we chat about the adversity she had to overcome during her prep when her son was in a serious car accident...Website: www.paulsbodyengineering.com.Email: [email protected]: w…

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QAH Episode 139: The SS Princess Alice Disaster 24:20

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Quarter-Arsed History presents: the story of the SS Princess Alice Disaster, when hundreds of people drowned in raw sewage after two ships collided on the River Thames. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 205 - December Overwhelm 16:19

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In this episode Paul chats about recent conversations with clients about how overwhelmed they feel at this time of year (December) and how their own priorities can be pushed to the side to keep up with the demands of socialiing, christmas events, kids events etc. We discuss how you can manage things ebtter, focus on keeping it simple while still ma…

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Polestar Price Cuts, Ram 2500 Review, Best Films of the Past 40 Years 55:49

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Jill and Tom open the show by discussing the recently rolled-back federal fuel-economy standards, and the implication for carmakers in the near term. Tom then shares—to his great amusement--the long, complicated, and multinational route by which the Polestar 4 crossover arrives in the United States. Hint: Five countries are involved. The hosts also…

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We Drove A VinFast VF8 So You Don’t Have To — Carmudgeon w/ Jason Cammisa & Derek Tam-Scott — Ep 216 1:10:24

22d ago1:10:24

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That’s right - on this episode of The Carmudgeon Show, Jason and Derek risk their lives to deliver crucial mass-market automotive journalism by getting behind the wheel of the VinFast VF8 - one of the most criticized vehicles ever to be sold in the US. But c’mon, really - is it as bad as everyone says it is?Well. Uh…yeah. It’s even worse than you t…

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Has The Porsche 911 Turbo Been a Worthy Flagship? — Carmudgeon w/ Cammisa & Derek Tam-Scott — Ep 215 1:13:09

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The 911 Turbo is 50 years old this year! We’ve come a long way since the days of having just four manual gears to row and enough turbo lag to sustain the birth, life, and death of a civilization. From the beginning of the 930 until now, the Turbo has always been the flagship of the 911 range - but has it been worthy of being at the top?===Visit htt…

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Update: On Recent Episodes Being Late and a Few Other Things Too 12:19

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TL;DL: No episodes for the next week or so. I'm a little bit burnt out after a huge year, so I've been struggling to get episodes out on time. Solutions for 2026 forthcoming; apologies for the disruptions in the meantime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 388: Beatrix Potter, the Enterprising Author 51:13

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In this week's episode, get to know the remarkable Beatrix Potter, whose historical legacy goes a lot further than just the authorship of an immensely successful series of children's books. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Lucid Gravity Review, Jeep Recon Reveal, Winter Driving Deep Dive 56:27

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Jill and Tom open the show acknowledging a listener’s concerns regarding recent donut selections by Tom. This involves an apology to Producer Randy. (See the Car Stuff Podcast Facebook page for pictures of recent donut selections.) Tom discusses some issues he had driving the excellent 2026 Nissan Leaf EV crossover. Tom’s issues include getting sno…

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The Three Car Problem 20:37

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By KMIH 88.9 the Bridge

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Inventions Episode 48: The Pill 27:28

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The pill brought about a huge shift in the history of human civilisation, revolutionising the role of women in society, culture, politics, and economics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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QAH Episode 138: The Mad Trapper of Rat River 26:11

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Quarter-Arsed History presents: the tale of the Mad Trapper of Rat River, a mysterious figure who led the Royal Canadian Mounted Police on a month-long manhunt through the frozen wilderness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 387: Nations Named After People 52:24

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In this week's episode, hear about the history behind the names of five nations, all named after real historical figures. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Inventions Episode 47: Velcro 24:02

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Velcro - or, officially, the hook-and-loop fastener - is a useful little invention that we all still use today, and one that was popularised after helping us get to the Moon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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BMW X3, Future of Hands Free Driving, Jeep's New Engine 58:38

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Jill and Tom open the show accepting the challenge of a listener. Tom was tasked to purchase more exciting donuts than the usual collection of double chocolates and powdered cinnamons. Listen in for this week’s expanded options list. Tom shares some interesting Jeep news. The updated 2026 Grand Cherokee will be optionally powered by Stellantis’ new…

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The Most Important Vehicle You’ve Never Heard Of — Carmudgeon w/ Cammisa & Derek Tam-Scott — Ep 214 50:27

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It’s highly likely that the Grumman LLV has been a regular part of your life for much longer than you’re aware of. But what is it? And why is it so important? Luckily for you, the newest Revelations episode on the Hagerty YouTube channel answers all of the above.===This episode of the Carmudgeon Show is sponsored by Vredestein Tires:https://www.vre…

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QAH Episode 137: W.G. Grace, the Great Cricketer 32:11

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Quarter-Arsed History presents: the story of W.G. Grace, one of the most famous cricketers from the 19th century, famous for his immense skill which helped to revolutionise the game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 386: The History of the Ashes 54:12

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In this episode, get across the origin and history of a fierce century-and-a-half sporting rivalry, brought to life whenever Australia face off against England in Test cricket: the Ashes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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2027 Kia Telluride, All-New Polestar 4, Plotting the Future of Infiniti 55:58

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Tom opens the show by recapping briefly his time in the Lucid Air Touring electric luxury sedan. Tom is impressed by the Lucid, but does have one (big) complaint. The hosts go on to discuss rumors that Tesla will be ADDING the Apple CarPlay feature to some or all of its models in the near future. A huge new Honda recall will affect the owners of ce…

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Which Era is Peak Automobile? — The Carmudgeon Show w/ Jason Cammisa & Derek Tam-Scott — Ep 212 1:06:47

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On today's episode, Derek and Jason discuss a very important important question -- which era was peak car? Or is the best era yet to come?We promise you this - the answer is much more complicated than you think.===This episode is sponsored by Battery Tender.Visit https://www.batterytender.com/ and use code HAGERTY20 for 20% off.===Fresh off the rel…

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Cheating VS "Optimizing" Manufacture Test Data — The Carmudgeon Show w/ Cammisa & DTS — Ep 213 50:59

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Whether it's going racing or producing zero to sixty times, many car manufactures have spent decades doing whatever it takes to get a competitive edge on their performance figures. But in a world of democratized speed where your average EV truck or SUV can do an 11 second quarter mile, does anyone still value the numbers? And at what lengths will m…

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What is The Pinnacle of Motorsport? 16:07

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By KMIH 88.9 the Bridge

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Inventions Episode 46: The Microwave Oven 20:32

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The microwave oven came about due to a very lucky accident involving an electrical engineer and chocolate bar, and today is found in billions of homes worldwide. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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QAH Episode 136: The Petrov Affair 24:19

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Quarter-Arsed History presents: the Petrov Affair, when two Soviet spies caused a major political upheaval by defecting to Australia in the 1950s. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Celebrating 300 Episodes! Biggest News Stories of the Past 6 Years, Best $30,000 New Vehicles 56:48

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To celebrate the 300th episode of the Car Stuff Podcast, Jill and Tom are joined by Jennifer Newman and Damon Bell of Cars.com. Jennifer was the podcast’s first guest, and Damon was co-host for the first three years of the show. Jennifer and Damon share the Cars.com picks for the best vehicles under $30,000. That conversation dovetailed nicely with…

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Episode 385: The 1975 Australian Constitutional Crisis 57:23

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In this week's episode, hear the story of the Dismissal: the 1975 Australian Constitutional Crisis, when Prime Minister Gough Whitlam was turfed out by the governor-general. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Inventions Episode 45: The Ballpoint Pen 20:41

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The ballpoint pen may not have ushered in a technological revolution as so many other inventions in this series did, but it nonetheless played a significant role in making everyday writing simple, cheap, and relatively smudge-free. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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QAH Episode 135: Robert Curthose, the Mutinous Elder Brother 17:01

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Quarter-Arsed History presents: the story of Robert Curthose, who managed to cause all sorts of headaches for his two kingly brothers, despite being older than both of them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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New Ram SUV, Subaru BRZ Review, Audi's High-Tech Headlights 58:03

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Jill and Tom open the show discussing Tom’s take on the future of Apple CarPlay. You can read Tom’s recent blog post on the topic here. The hosts also discuss Ram’s new SUV, which is due sometime as a 2028 model. Expect the truck to be mechanically similar to the Jeep Grand Wagoneer. Next topic is a trio of boundary-pushing Lexus concept cars seen …

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Is There Any Manual Swap You Shouldn’t Do? — Carmudgeon w/ Jason Cammisa & Derek Tam-Scott — Ep 211 1:06:22

2M ago1:06:22

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Today's episode explores an array of different tangets: most notably, Sacco-era Mercedes-Benzes, the ALSO Elecric Bike, and a broad discussion of manual swaps.===This episode is sponsored by Battery Tender.Visit https://www.batterytender.com/ and use code HAGERTY20 for 20% off.===Derek and Jason begin the episode discussing yet another Sacco-era Me…

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Episode 384: History’s Problematic Princes 51:11

2M ago51:11

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In this week's episode, apropos of nothing, meet three historical younger-born princes who nothing but a royal pain in the arse for their older brothers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Inventions Episode 44: Penicillin 21:19

2M ago21:19

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Penicillin was a miraculous, marvellous discovery that revolutionised modern medicine and saved millions upon millions of lives, ushering in the age of antibiotics, where a little scratch doesn't result in amputation or death. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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QAH Episode 134: The Venus de Milo 23:10

2M ago23:10

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Quarter-Arsed History presents: the story of the Venus de Milo, the most famous ancient statue in the world, and perhaps second-most famous artwork in the Louvre. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 383: That Time the Mona Lisa Was Stolen from the Louvre 55:54

2M ago55:54

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In this week's episode, learn about the Louvre's most infamous heist: the time that the Mona Lisa itself was stolen by an Italian carpenter named Vincenzo Peruggia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.