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Object

Ferren Gipson

Arts

Frequency: 1 episode/21d. Total Eps: 5

Diving into the histories and meanings behind the art, images, and cultural objects we encounter every day. Hosted by Ferren Gipson, Object explores visual and material culture, offering a lens on how images and objects help shape the way we see and experience the world. **This podcast explores topics through thematic seasons and there are short breaks between seasons.**

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Imagined Futures: Trailer

Season 2

Friday, February 6, 2026 • Duration 02:22

How have we imagined the future? Series 2 explores visions of tomorrow—from Victorian Scientific Romance to Space Age design, Afrofuturism, and cyberpunk.

Episodes drop every other week starting February 23, 2026.

The Imagined Futures series is brought to you in partnership with The Public Domain Review—discover images and ideas from forgotten pasts at publicdomainreview.org.

Learn more at objectstories.co

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The X-mas Files: Dear Santa Letters

Season 1 · Episode 3

Monday, December 15, 2025 • Duration 26:02

This episode explores letters to Santa Claus. Historian and folklorist Ceri Houlbrook traces the origins of these letters back to the 19th century, showing how they offer tiny time capsules into children’s lives, from their changing toy preferences to the ways they expressed good behaviour. Houlbrook shares examples of letters discovered tucked into chimney breasts, revealing the playful, sweet, and sometimes mischievous ways kids communicated with Father Christmas. Writer Alex Palmer dives into the story of John Gluck and the Santa Claus Association in early 20th-century New York, examining how the postal service, newspapers, and charitable initiatives shaped the practice of answering children’s letters. Together, the conversation reveals how social and economic shifts, the rise of commercial Christmas culture, and print media helped letters to Santa become a widespread and enduring tradition.

For images related to this episode, visit objectstories.co

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The X-mas Files: A Short History of the Christmas Tree

Season 1 · Episode 2

Monday, December 8, 2025 • Duration 21:02

This episode explores the history of the Christmas tree, from medieval mystery plays and evergreen symbolism to Victorian interiors, mass-produced baubles and glittering modern displays. Along the way, we look at how the tradition travelled across Europe, entered British domestic life, and eventually became a global seasonal icon.

Ferren is joined by three experts whose research illuminates how the Christmas tree evolved across centuries: historian Gerry Bowler, who explains how early winter greenery and festive customs intertwine; historian and author Judith Flanders, who guides us through German public trees, royal influence, and the rise of home decorating; and curator and writer Lucinda Gosling, who shares how Victorian imagery, 20th-century design, and even Charlie Brown shaped the trees we know today.

For images related to this episode, visit objectstories.co

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The X-mas Files: The Image of Santa

Season 1 · Episode 1

Monday, December 1, 2025 • Duration 15:58

In this episode, Ferren Gipson explores the evolving image of Santa Claus and how artists, advertisers, and cultural storytellers shaped the figure we recognise today. Ferren is joined by two leading experts: historian Gerry Bowler, whose work traces the surprising global history of Christmas traditions, and historian and author Judith Flanders, who brings insight into the this magical figure's origins.

For images related to this episode, visit objectstories.co

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Imagined Futures: Early Sci-Fi and Electric Visions

Season 2 · Episode 1

Monday, February 23, 2026 • Duration 28:50

From fantastical telectroscope video calls to electric flying machines, explore how the Victorians imagined the future through images and early sci-fi literature. We discuss the genre of scientific romance, Jules Verne's influence on real space exploration, and surprisingly early concerns about climate change. Plus, we look at whimsical French postcards that envisioned everyday life in the year 2000.

Featuring Iwan Rhys Morus and Nancy Rose Marshall.

This episode is presented in partnership with The Public Domain Review, an online journal exploring curious works from the history of art, literature, and ideas. Discover more at publicdomainreview.org.

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