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Mad About Miniatures

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Frequency: 1 episode/31d. Total Eps: 64

Join host and miniaturist Becky G. as she talks to talented artisans and collectors in the miniature world to share their inspiration, creations, and stories. Follow Becky on Instagram @madaboutminiatures.

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Dollhouse Takeover!

Episode 63

Tuesday, September 1, 2026 • Duration 47:18

A "Dollhouse Takeover" is happening at the Kemerer Museum of Decorative Arts this fall. The collection spans three centuries and is coming out of the museum's vaults for the first time. It is a project 11 years in the making. My guest is Lindsey Jancay, VP & Managing Director, and we talk all about this special event and the Elizabeth Johnston Prime Dollhouse Collection featured in "Art of the Dollhouse".

Host Becky Gannon is on FB & Instagram as Mad About Miniatures, and you'll find more about the exhibit at Kemerer Museum at Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites on FB and Instagram.

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The Minis That Make Movie Magic!

Episode 62

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 • Duration 01:02:36

Miniature Model Maker Kayte Sabicer talks about how mini models are used in movies and tv shows to create realistic special effects. She has worked on some big blockbuster movies like Inception,Hugo, Dark Knight Rises, as well as some of the Star Wars movies & tv shows. Join me as we enter the world of Hollywood and discover how miniatures help deliver movie magic. Kayte is on Instagram @Kaytesabicer. You can also find her on YouTube working with Adam Savage from Mythbusters on his You Tube channel Tested, on which she also has her own show, Model Behavior.

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Barbie With Attitude!

Episode 61

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 • Duration 41:24

Join me in a world where Barbie has as much attitude (mostly bad) and sass as she does beauty and style. That's the funny & fabulous world of Matthew Keith from Dolls On The Brain (FB & Instagram). Matthew's tongue in cheek "slap scenes" and humorous definitions have gained him a large & devoted following. Matthew discusses his filming process including how he actually "auditions" various Barbies for roles in his videos, does wardrobe tests, & more. Grab yourself a coffee and get ready to dish about Barbie, her glam retro wardrobe, and her misadventures.

Host Becky Gannon is on FB, instagram & YouTube as Mad About Miniatures.

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Throwing Tiny Pottery!

Episode 60

Monday, April 20, 2026 • Duration 40:33

Years ago Troy Schmidt took a pottery class when he was a recent college grad looking to start his career in science. By the end of the class he was obsessed with pottery and fast forward to now where he has been throwing pottery for more than half his life. He's a teacher of both pottery and mini pottery, and we talk clay, glazes, kilns, and the joy of doing what you love! Troy is also a teacher at the world famous International Guild of Miniature Artisans School where I took his pottery class.

Troy Schmidt is on Instagram @reddragonpottery and host Becky Gannon is on Instagram @madaboutminiatures.

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It Started With A Teeny Tiny Hinge!

Episode 59

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 • Duration 30:23

Miniaturist Marie-Louise Markhorst wanted to learn how to make tiny metal hinges for her miniature furniture. Before she knew it, she was taking a three year jewelry making class to learn how to work with metal in miniature. We talk about her tiny copper pots, tiny ladles, cheese shredders and more, her time on a miniature tv show in the Netherlands, as well as her recent project to furnish a miniature version of Anne Frank's famous hideaway during World War II. This piece is in the newly opened @miniatuurmuseumamsterdam.

Marie-Louise is @smallscaleminidesign on Instagram and host Becky Gannon is @madaboutminiatures on Instagram & Facebook.

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Reclaiming Your Joy Through Miniatures!

Season 1 · Episode 58

Thursday, February 19, 2026 • Duration 51:02

After beating two separate types of cancer, Natasha was healthy but had lost her enthusiasm for life (understandbly). By revisiting her childhood love of minis and making it a priority, she found joy in her life again! This past Christmas Natasha was in People Magazine for building a dollhouse from scratch in 3 weeks for her 15 year old differently abled son. The fact that the dollhouse was for a boy caused a surprising amount of controversy and we tackle that head on! Join me as I talk to this talented miniaturist and remarkable woman. Natasha is on Instagram & FB @Vivadesignminiatures and host Becky Gannon is on FB and Instagram @madaboutminiatures.

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The Marvelous Miniature Workshop - A TV show about miniatures

Episode 57

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 • Duration 54:37

Miniaturist Hannah Lemon is on a a great new television program about miniatures, called The Marvelous Miniature Workshop. It's her second tv show - she was previously the winner on Best In Miniature, season two. In this new show Hannah recreates in miniature two buildings that are abandoned and/or gone, to surprise people for whom those buildings hold happy memories. Hannah gives us the behind the scenes scoop on this heartwarming show!

Host Becky Gannon is on Instagram @madaboutminiatures and guest Hannah Lemon is @hannahlemon_art.

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The Town That Fell In Love With Miniatures

Episode 56

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 • Duration 54:40

The first Annual Festival of Miniatures is underway in Brattleboro, Vermont, for the entire month of December. There are over 80 miniature window displays and a slew of activities in downtown Brattleboro. I was invited to be a judge for the festival and was privileged to see how minis transformed downtown - bringing visitors, raising spirits, and causing a whole town to fall in love with miniatures! Join me as I talk to miniaturist Melany Kahn who spearheaded this festival with a lot of help from the Downtown Brattleboro Association and others. We talk about some of the amazing minis that came out of this festival, and how you could replicate this in your town!

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The Luxe Life - In Mini, with Jonathan Steadman

Episode 55

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 • Duration 41:09

Join me as I talk to miniaturist Jonathan Steadman about his line of handcrafted miniatures in the luxury Christmas shopping room at Bergdorf Goodman. That includes a $35,000 dollhouse, which is spectacular! He also was a vendor at Kensington Dollhouse Show where he won Best Debut. Jonathan is on Instagram at House of Mirth Miniatures and host Becky Gannon is at Mad About Miniatures.

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Small & Spooky

Episode 54

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 • Duration 39:18

Join me as I talk to Crystal Cox about her business selling "spooky cute" and tiny things. Halloween has long been Crystal's favorite holiday - she even got married in an abandoned building lit with candelabras on Halloween (Dracula vibes, anyone). We also get serious for a moment and talk about an artist's worst fear, which is someone stealing their work. Crystal talks about her experience and how you can educate yourself to get what you deserve. Crystal is on Instagram @spookshowbabe and I'm Becky Gannon on Instagram as @madaboutminiatures.

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