Season 1 is about the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum heist: In the early hours of March 18th, 1990, two thieves posing as police officers were admitted into the Gardner Museum in Boston. In 81 minutes they stole 13 pieces of artwork, among the paintings stripped from their frames were works by Vermeer, Degas, and Rembrandt. Season 2 tackles other angles of art crime. We chat w/ owners of an antique store who found a famous stolen painting, we discuss a stolen da Vinci with Turbo, and we dig into Gardner heist minutia. Season 3 is back to the Gardner!
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Signup to Generate a PitchSeason 1 is about the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum heist: In the early hours of March 18th, 1990, two thieves posing as police officers were admitted into the Gardner Museum in Boston. In 81 minutes they stole 13 pieces of artwork, among the paintings stripped from their frames were works by Vermeer, Degas, and Rembrandt.
Recent episodes include "S3E23 - The Man Who Stole the Gods w/ Matthew Campbell" (31 May 2026, 50 minutes), "S3E22 - Eric Ulis's Hunt For the Stolen Artwork Continues" (31 March 2026, 68 minutes), and "S3E21 - Geoffrey Kelly on Thirteen Perfect Fugitives" (17 March 2026, 69 minutes).
Empty Frames publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 63 minutes across 47 episodes.
Booking probability for Empty Frames is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Empty Frames requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Empty Frames's contact route on record: verified email.
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Empty Frames is a society podcast with 47 episodes published.
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Episode #23
In this new episode, Crawlspace Media's Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with author Matthew Campbell about his new book, The Man Who Stole the Gods: A True Story of War, Obsession, and a Global Art Conspiracy...
Episode #22
In this new episode, Crawlspace Media's Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with Eric Ulis about his Gardner heist suspect Brian McDevitt. We revisit the history of McDevitt's connection to the heist before...
Episode #21
In this new episode, Crawlspace Media's Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with retired FBI special agent and author Geoffrey Kelly about his new book, Thirteen Perfect Fugitives, about the 1990 Gardner...
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In this new episode, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak about the jewel heist at the Louvre in October of 2025. This episode was researched by Kathleen Studer. Sources...
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In this episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna welcome two new friends of the show to the conversation. Mr. Stayton Bonner & Mr. Joe Ford. Stayton wrote the book, The Million Dollar Car Detective and Joe Ford IS the...
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In this episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined by new friend of the show, executive producer and investigative journalist Maria Awes. Maria's production company, Committee Films, helmed the ABC News Studios...
Episode #20
In this new episode, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with Kerry Joyce AKA the Muddy River Fact Checker about his favorite suspect Rod Ramsay, was Abath involved and much more. Check out Kerry's site at...
Episode #19
In this new episode, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with Turbo Paul Hendry aka Art Hostage. Turbo is a return guest, is no stranger to making shocking statements and this conversation is no different. Follow...
Episode #18
In this new episode, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with author and filmmaker Barry Avrich about his new book The Devil Wears Rothko about an intense forgery scheme involving priceless art. Get the book here...
Episode #17
In this new episode, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with filmmaker Eric Aronson about his new movie, Any Day Now, based on the Gardner heist. We also speak about the publicity stunt that Eric and his team...
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In this episode of Crawlspace, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined again by Eric Ulis. Eric is an unwavering and tireless investigator who has made it a mission of his to discover the true identity of the...
Episode #16
In this new episode, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with Eric Ulis about the Gardner heist suspect Brian McDevitt. We discuss Brian's timeline and his girlfriend at the time of the heist (Stephanie...
Episode #15
In this new episode recorded live on Youtube, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna again speak with Charles Pinning about his theory from episodes 6, 7, and 14 of season 3. Charles and Pamela Wall have developed a...
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In the first new episode in nearly two years, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna once again speak with Charles Pinning. Charles discusses some new details to his theory from episodes 6 and 7 of season 3. Charles and...
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In episode 12 of season 3, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with Stephanie Rabinowitz and Eric Ulis about their search for the stolen Gardner art. Stephanie was a friend of Brian McDevitt's. Brian was considered...
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In episode 12 of season 3, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with Stephanie Rabinowitz and Eric Ulis about their thoughts on the Gardner heist. Stephanie was a friend of Brian McDevitt's. Brian was considered a...
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In episode 11 of season 3, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with Eric Ulis about his thoughts on the Gardner heist. Check out Eric's site: https://ericulis.com/. Check out NBC10's article here...
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In episode 10 of season 3, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with news anchor Dennis House about his interview with reputed mobster Robert Gentile. Check out Dennis House's interview here...
Episode #9
In episode 9 of season 3, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with art investigator Charley Hill about the Gardner art and his impressive history in recovering stolen art. Check us out on Youtube...
Episode #8
This episode was originally published on Empty Frames on Stitcher Premium and Youtube on August 25th, 2020. In episode 8 of season 3, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak about season 3 so far and where it's going...
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