From astronaut to presidential candidate, Barbie's  250-plus professions mirror the evolving landscape of women's roles in society. Barbie doll has become a cultural icon over her 65 years, reflecting the evolution of women's r...

Did you know paper dolls were the original fashion influencers? Samy Odin author, lecturer and former Director of the the Musée de la Poupée-Paris joins host Louisa Maxwell to discuss the historic role of paper dolls.  Samy takes ...

Welcome to the enchanting world of vintage teddy bear collecting, a  fascinating realm where childhood nostalgia meets the art of high-stakes auctions.  British teddy expert Daniel Agnew,  has worked with Christie's South Kensing...

Robert Tonner’s fashion doll Lacie Churchill is a movie studio executive who is always  red carpet ready. When she is not green lighting Oscar worthy projects at Hollywood’s Momax studios Lacie is outperforming fellow film moguls in the bo...

British toy designer Rachel Godfroy joins host Louisa Maxwell to celebrate over sixty years of  fashion doll Sindy. Sindy was launched in 1963 by Pedigree toys at a time when British fashion and music were sweeping the ...

Dr. Sarah Woodbury, Curator of Art at the Barry Art Museum and host Louisa Maxwell delve into the life and legacy of Martha Jenks Chase. Dr. Woodbury takes you through the "Progressive Kindness" exhibition at the Barry Art Museum, highlighting ...

The current exhibition at the Barry Art Museum in Norfolk Virginia, USA, discusses the work of Martha Jenks Chase and reveals how one woman’s desire to give her children a meaningful plaything became a movement for change and a company that ...

Stuart Holbrook president of Theriault’s Auction House joins The Doll Podcast host Louisa Maxwell to  discuss  rare dolls by Austrian artist Lilli Baitz from the collection of Rosalie Whyel.  Rosalie Whyel founded of the...

Stuart Holbrook, president of Theriault’s auction house, joins  host Louisa Maxwell to  discuss  the legacy of Rosalie Whyel,  the founder of 'The Rosalie Whyel Museum of Doll Art' in Seattle Washington.  &...

Madame Alexander has been making dolls for over 100 years - the key to her success was innovation and quality.  Curator  Sara Woodbury joins host Louisa Maxwell for Part  2 of the podcast  discussing the The Barry Art...

The  Madame Alexander  doll company  has been making dolls for over 100 years - and the key to their success is innovation and quality.  Museum Curator Sara Woodbury joins host Louisa Maxwell to discuss ...

Madame Alexander had a dream to educate through dolls and 100 years later, Madame’s legacy is still inspiring new generations of children.   Designer and author Bruce A. de Armond joins host Louisa Maxwell to discuss the life and work of B...

Doll Podcast host Louisa Maxwell charts the journey of Barbie from pop culture icon to movie star.Barbie is the girl that has it all: a hit movie, a dream house and then there is Ken  - Barbie’s favourite accessory. In her over 60 ...

The Doll Podcast is back in November 2023 for a new season.  Fashion dolls have been in the news this year as Barbie is not only queen of the doll aisle but a Hollywood star too. Bradley Justice Yarbrough joins host Louisa Maxwell to re...

Stuart Holbrook president of Theriault’s auction house joins host Louisa Maxwell to  celebrate the legacy of Rosalie Whyel,  founder of The Rosalie Whyel Museum of Doll Art in Seattle Washington.

The Barry Art Museum at Old Dominion University in Virginia USA,  features three major collections: Fine Art Paintings, Glass, Historic Dolls and Automata.  The Barry Mus...

World Doll Day is June 10, 2023 this year and  in an episode from our archive we share the history of World Doll Day and how you can celebrate this year.Michael Canadas of the Grovian Doll Museum joins host Louisa Maxwell to dis...

Valerie Fogel joins host Louisa Maxwell to explore the history of  Maison Huret,  famous for creating luxury French fashion dolls with the finest fashions and accessories. In 1844 Mademoiselle Calixté Huret w...

On our last episode Bradley Justice Yarbrough shared the story of Barbie and her career selling the dream lifestyle on film and TV. This time in an episode from our archive Bradley relates the story of the team of talented...

Bradley Justice Yarbrough author and expert on all things Barbie doll joins host Louisa Maxwell to explore how Barbie captivated generations of children through the medium of television advertising.Bradley has amassed an impres...

Award winning artist and illustrator Mel Odom joins host Louisa Maxwell on The Doll Podcast.Mel Odom’s work  has graced magazine covers for: Time, Omni, The New York Times , Rolling Stone, Blue Boy and Play Boy. He...

Tamara Casey is the creative force behind Designs by Jude a design house offering over nine hundred sewing patterns for dolls.  Tamara joins fellow sewing enthusiast Louisa Maxwell to share her journey as a designer.  Sewing ...

Stuart Holbrook president of Theriault’s auction house joins host Louisa Maxwell in Vienna, Austria, to discuss his travels in 2022 searching for unique and precious dolls.In part two Stuart and Louisa discuss how the definition of a do...

Stuart Holbrook president of Theriault’s auction house joins host Louisa Maxwell in Vienna, Austria, to discuss his travels in 2022 searching for unique and precious dolls.In Australia Stuart met collectors of antique dolls, that origina...

Australian artist, Jozef Szekeres joins host Louisa Maxwell on The Doll Podcast.As a senior animator at Walt Disney, Jozef Szekeres brought a cast of imaginary characters to life. He is also the author of best selling comic books and gra...