The Eldred’s Antiques Hour

A podcast of the popular 95.9 WATD radio program broadcast every week on Saturdays at 10:00 AM Eastern. Antiques, arts & auctions with some of the historical context that makes these items so interesting. Also music history and some "just cool stuff" - listen in!

Episodes

Nov 9, 2025

53 min

Some fun “auction action” including iconic (guilty pleasures 😳) American brands: Coca-Cola and McDonald’s. Also a discussion with Scott Gaynor on the business of antiques.

Nov 9, 2025

53 min

Nov 1, 2025

52 min

The theft at the Louvre inspired us to look at historic jewelry thefts. We also interview Kingston, MA wood carver Roger Mitchell about his whale and decoy carvings, and detail some interesting “auction action.”

Nov 1, 2025

52 min

Oct 26, 2025

53 min

It’s the Halloween show, filled with haunted house stories and the holiday’s history. Also an interview with folks from the Cahoon Museum of American Art in Cotuit, one of Cape Cod’s finest museums.

Oct 26, 2025

53 min

Oct 19, 2025

52 min

In honor of Nat’l. Ferris Wheel Day, let’s discuss the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair where it all started.

Oct 19, 2025

52 min

Oct 12, 2025

52 min

The story of the “Hekking Mona Lisa,” a look into Egyptian Revival and some Halloween related events coming up at our museum partners. As always, much more!

Oct 12, 2025

52 min

Oct 6, 2025

52 min

“Sunken treasure” inspired by this week’s news of the discovery off of Key West, Florida. Also artwork stories including Han Van Meegeren, one of the most ingenious art forgers of the 20th Century.

Oct 6, 2025

52 min

Sep 30, 2025

53 min

Levi Strauss jeans sold at auction for $100K? Also a look into California gold rush antiques including a Mike Price Bowie knife just consigned to Eldred’s and more.

Sep 30, 2025

53 min

Sep 25, 2025

53 min

Lori LeDoux and Julia Courtney join Duncan in-studio to discuss the exhibitions and events happening this season at the Art Complex Museum in Duxbury, and more.

Sep 25, 2025

53 min

Sep 21, 2025

53 min

Barbershop collectibles and “Wisconsin” topics this week. Plus: where to go on the South Shore for ghost hunting, much more!

Sep 21, 2025

53 min

Sep 14, 2025

53 min

Joanne Ingersoll joins us from Highfield Hall & Gardens in Falmouth to discuss the Victorian mansion's history, their current community missions and the 2025  art exhibition of 20th C. Japanese women printmakers. Much more as always!

Sep 14, 2025

53 min

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