Best Joe Bodnar Podcasts (2025)

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🎙️ Bodnar’s Bids and Banter Podcast - Episode 21: Surprise Parties, Mummers & Amel Wojcik’s Collection 1:10:27

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From over-the-top surprise parties to Cape May near-disasters, this episode is packed with wild stories. Joe and the crew dream up their own Mummers troupe, share hilarious memories of antique shows and video store rentals, and talk about family rivalries at yard sales. They also preview the upcoming two-day October auction featuring the extraordin…

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🎙️ Bodnar’s Bids and Banter Podcast - Episode 20: Elvis Memories, & Matty B’s Big Debut! 1:03:36

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In this special family edition, Joe Bodnar welcomes three generations of Bodnars to the mic! Together they share stories of Elvis Presley, Graceland trips, unforgettable weddings, and the golden years of Bodnar’s Auctions. They recall scooters and hoverboards in the Expo Center, VHS recordings of old auctions, and the family’s classic 1996 Lincoln …

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🎙️ Bodnar’s Bids and Banter Podcast - Episode 19: Gavilton the Bear & Wedgwood Wonders 1:03:36

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This week’s episode goes down the rabbit hole—literally! From planning a surprise Alice in Wonderland–themed party 🎉 to discovering our brand-new auction mascot Gavilton the Bear 🐻, it’s one of the wildest episodes yet. Joe, Erica, Danny, and Tracy dive into everything from furry culture, mascot salaries, and AI creativity to the importance of deta…

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🎙️ Bodnar’s Bids and Banter Podcast - Episode 19: Meet Our New Mascot?! 58:56

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A mascot is born! In this episode, Joe, Erica, Danny, and Tracy unveil the latest (and furriest) member of the Bodnar’s crew: Gavelton the Bear! 🐻 From party prep and pop culture tangents to smart AI tools changing the way they catalog, it's another hilarious and insightful week at the auction house. Also in this episode: AI tools vs. manual photo …

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🎙️ Bodnar’s Bids and Banter Podcast - Episode 18: Rookie Rants, Star Trek Fights & Stuffed Animal Therapy 55:37

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What happens when you hand the mic to the “rookies”? You get the most chaotic, hilarious, and surprisingly heartfelt episode yet. Joe, Maureen, Danny, Tracy, and Tom dive into: How they ended up at Bodnar’s Why physical therapy is saving Joe’s neck (literally) Confessions about stuffed animals, hoarding pillows, and Star Trek loyalty And yes… multi…

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🎙️ Bodnar’s Bids and Banter Podcast - Episode 17: Disney Collectibles, Haunted Toys & Not the Mama! 1:01:10

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Snow globes, yard sales, haunted t-shirts, and a whole lot of banter! In this episode, Joe, Maureen, and Erica break down the massive success of the latest Disney auction—complete with $1,100 snow globes and $100-an-inch figurines. We dive into the mystery of why people keep ghosting us on t-shirt lots, share our favorite toy memories (yes, the bab…

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Bodnar’s Bids and Banter Podcast - Episode 16: Google Mafia, Jewelry Mayhem & Speaker Wars 59:30

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What do Google reviews, vintage jewelry, and blown-out sound systems have in common? Apparently, everything. Joe, Maureen, Danny, and Janet are back with an unfiltered episode about customer feedback manipulation, tech scams, and the upcoming 500+ lot jewelry sale packed with antique, Deco, and costume pieces. There’s also a lot of reminiscing—from…

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🎙️ Bodnar’s Bids and Banter Podcast - Episode 15: Live Auctions, Real Estate, and VIP Bidding with Max Spann Jr. 56:26

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🎙️ Bodnar’s Bids and Banter Podcast - Episode 15: Live Auctions, Real Estate, and VIP Bidding with Max Spann Jr. In Episode 15, Joe and Maureen sit down with Max Spann Jr.—real estate auction powerhouse, past president of the NJSSA, and longtime friend of the show—for a candid conversation about the future of auctions. They reminisce about auctioni…

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🎙️ Bodnar’s Bids and Banter Podcast - Episode 14: Holiday Collectibles, Auction Scams & $22K Snowmen 57:17

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The holidays came early in this festive episode as Joe, Maureen, Danny, and Tom break down their visit to an elite vintage Christmas show. We're talking $22,000 snowmen, bottle brush trees, mirrored ornaments, and a tree-spinning Regina music box that blew their minds. They also get serious with a cautionary tale about a client who may have been sc…

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🎙️ Bodnar’s Bids and Banter Podcast - Episode 13: Comic Book Mayhem, Auction Drama & Zapcic Returns 1:01:10

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Mike Zapcic is back! The comic book guru and Comic Book Men fan favorite joins Joe and Maureen for an hour of pure pop culture auction chaos. From Avengers #151 to a massive multi-day comic sale, this episode dives deep into collecting, nostalgia, and even a moment when Joe and Maureen told each other to go f* themselves**—and why it actually saved…

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🎙️ Bodnar’s Bids and Banter Podcast - Episode 12: Mall Memories, Haunted Finds & Disney Auction Hype 1:14:18

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In Episode 12, the Bodnar crew goes off the rails in the best way possible—recapping a chaotic team photo shoot, swapping stories of 90s mall culture, and diving deep into the May 22nd Disney + Collectibles Auction featuring Nightmare Before Christmas, Peter Pan, Snow White, and more. Expect tales of abandoned asylums, creepy estate cleanouts, and …

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🎙️ Bodnar’s Bids and Banter Podcast - Episode 11: Pirate Coins, Dumpster Mayhem, and Auction Crashes 59:38

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This episode brings the madness! Joe Bodnar and the team share the highs and lows of auction life, including scoring a suitcase of silver coins, surviving a bedpan fight, and dealing with the rollercoaster of post-pandemic antique and art sales. You’ll hear the real, behind-the-scenes stories of how auctions survive when the market shifts, what hap…

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🎙️ Bodnar’s Bids and Banter Podcast - Episode 10: Kevin Smith Joins the Auction Block 1:17:01

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This isn’t your average episode—Kevin Smith, creator of Clerks, Mallrats, and Jay and Silent Bob, joins the crew to talk about fandom, nostalgia, and the crazy world of collecting. We relive the auction that changed everything—when Kevin unearthed a forgotten binder of comic art and partnered with Bodnar’s for a six-figure auction. He shares his ho…

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🎙️ Bodnar’s Bids and Banter Podcast - Episode 9: Smut Sells, Shipping Hell & Auction Trolls 1:00:47

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In this episode, we go deep into the wild world of auctions—featuring smutty comic books that sold for thousands, a $5,000 Star Wars box lost and found a year later, and the team’s honest thoughts on online trolls, negative reviews, and shipping disasters. The crew also opens up about the stress of packing giant pop culture sales, why photographing…

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🎙️ Bodnar’s Bids and Banter Podcast - Episode 8: Art Scams, Bees, & Broken Items That Sold Big 1:08:07

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This week’s episode is a rollercoaster of auction adventures, shocking stories, and real-world tips. Joe, Maureen, Danny, and Tracy dive into the world of scammy art sales, vintage collectibles, and bizarre behind-the-scenes mishaps (including wasp attacks and misplaced orchids!). We also preview our upcoming art auction, spotlighting a wild range …

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🎙️ Bodnar’s Bids and Banter Podcast - Episode 7: 3 Generations, Big Bids & Auction Mayhem 1:04:13

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This episode is one for the books! Join Joe Bodnar, his father, and his son as they share stories from three generations of auctioneers. From the very first Bodnar sale to the massive auctions of today, we take a look at how the business has evolved—and all the chaos that comes with it! 🔥 Topics Covered: The first-ever Bodnar auction and how it all…

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🎙️ Bodnar’s Bids and Banter Podcast - Episode 6: LEGO Wars, Flogging Fails & The Cost of Collecting 58:46

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This episode is jam-packed with some of the craziest stories yet! Joe, Maureen, Erica, and Tracy tackle everything from LEGO and Funko Pop trends to bizarre customer interactions—including a flogging incident that left us speechless! We also break down the latest auction results, discuss why some collectibles are skyrocketing, and share behind-the-…

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🎙️ Bodnar’s Bids and Banter Podcast - Episode 5: Fake Agents, Hoarders & Auction Antics 1:03:08

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This episode is packed with customer chaos! Joe, Maureen, Janet, Tracy, and Erica dive into the wildest stories from the auction world—including fake names, outrageous customer calls, and one hoarder who called three times a day! Plus, get an exclusive sneak peek at the upcoming comic book auction featuring rare key issues and collectibles. 🔥 Topic…

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🎙️ Bodnar’s Bids and Banter Podcast - Episode 4: Fire Sales, Hoarding Nightmares & Collectibles Worth Keeping 58:57

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This episode is packed with auction-world chaos! Joe, Maureen, Janet, Tracy, and Erica dive into the reality of fire-damaged antiques, extreme hoarder house cleanouts, and the unexpected collectibles that come from it all. From a jaw-dropping Dresden collection to the debate over saving a historic Freehold Raceway program, this episode is full of a…

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🎙️ Star Wars Collectibles, Haunted Auctions & Hazmat Drama | Bodnar’s Bids and Banter Podcast - Episode 3 🛎️ 1:07:18

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In this action-packed episode of Bodnar’s Bids and Banter Podcast, Joe, Maureen, Danny, and Tracy share jaw-dropping stories from the auction world. From uncovering haunted items to handling radioactive materials, this episode is full of unforgettable moments. Plus, the team dives into an incredible collection of Star Wars collectibles, including r…

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🎙️Rare Finds, Big Fights, and Bigger Laughs | Bodnar’s Bids and Banter Podcast - Episode 2 🛎️ 1:05:33

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In the second episode of Bodnar's Bids and Banter, Joe Bodnar and his team share hilarious stories of auction mishaps and colorful characters, including the memorable antics of their longtime employee, Jeff. With festive holiday vibes and a few surprising revelations, this episode is packed with laughter, camaraderie, and a glimpse into the wild wo…

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🎙️ Behind the Auction Block | Bodnar’s Bids and Banter Podcast – Episode 1 🛎️ 1:01:55

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In the debut episode of Bodnar's Bids and Banter, Joe Bodnar dives into the excitement of a high-stakes auction featuring rare vintage toys and unexpected treasures. Along the way, he shares insider tips for first-time bidders and reveals the surprising story behind a sought-after collectible.By Joe Bodnar