Explore every episode of the podcast Waldy and Bendy’s Adventures in Art

After a much needed break, Waldy & Bendy are back with an episode recorded live at Gloucester History Festival, talking about their favourite English Civil War paintings.

Thank you to Vicki Hopson and Sarah Smyth of Gloucester History Festival for providing the live recording.

Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/BqucJweDbWk 

See the show notes here: https://zczfilms.com/podcasts/waldy-bendy/season-6-episode-4-live-at-gloucester-history-festival/ 

Waldy and Bendy talks about the horses in the Stubbs exhibition at the National Gallery, and delves into how art has portrayed the devil.

See the show notes here: https://zczfilms.com/podcasts/waldy-bendy/season-6-episode-3-horses-and-devils/

Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/7XbHkYanMHM 

Waldy and Bendy discuss the devastating destruction in Iran, Russia's participation in the Venice Biennale, and Leonardo's Salvator Mundi. Bendy also tells Waldy of his adventures at TEFAF, while Waldy celebrates a belated Mother's Day with an Alice Neel painting.

See the show notes here: https://zczfilms.com/podcasts/waldy-bendy/season-6-episode-2/ 

Watch on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/BfqU8Ry9QGY 

Waldy and Bendy have both been to Italy, but alas not together. They catch up on the newly reinstated Rembrandt, and laments the decline of art history being taught in school. Also, a celebration of International Women's Day with a Waldy vs Bendy on the most underrated woman artist.

See the show notes here: https://zczfilms.com/podcasts/waldy-bendy/season-6-episode-1-new-rembrandt-and-forgotten-women/

Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/unDUhZNNXXk

Waldy and Bendy dive into the beauty of Iranian art, and takes a look at some bad haircuts.

See the show notes here: https://zczfilms.com/podcasts/waldy-bendy/season-5-episode-25-iranian-art-and-bad-haircuts/ 

Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/WgCtewQw4_A

Inspired by the fate of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, Waldy and Bendy look at artworks of people in power who fell from grace. Also the Tracey Emin exhibition at Tate Modern.

See the show notes: https://zczfilms.com/podcasts/waldy-bendy/season-5-episode-24-fallen-royals/ 

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/M3pNlr0Z11A 

Waldy and Bendy are reunited once again! Bendy catches Waldy up on news from the art world, and they try to find the best apocalyptic horse in art.

See show notes here: https://zczfilms.com/podcasts/waldy-bendy/season-5-episode…ear-of-the-horse/

Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/xMfiC2YO7Lw 

Bendy has a chat with Susan Owens about her new book Constable's Year.

See the show notes here: https://zczfilms.com/podcasts/waldy-bendy/season-5-episode…with-susan-owens/

Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/WuwHC7oHH9E 

In another solo adventure, Bendy dives deep into the wonderful world of JMW Turner.

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/CxMJD9ZFC64 

See the show notes: https://zczfilms.com/uncategorised/season-5-episode-2-2/ 

While Waldy is still away and busy, Bendy enjoys a deep dive into The Wilton Diptych.

See the show notes: https://zczfilms.com/podcasts/waldy-bendy/season-5-episode…medieval-mystery/

Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/ofcC5qLJHaI 

While Waldy is busy, Bendor has a chat with Simon Gillespie.

See the show notes here: https://zczfilms.com/podcasts/waldy-bendy/season-5-episode-19-the-secrets-of-art-restoration-with-simon-gillespie/ 

Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/dbB8cxWx6BQ 

Bendy treats Waldy to a proper deep dive into Holbein's masterpiece The Ambassadors.

See the show notes: https://zczfilms.com/podcasts/season-5-episode-18-the-ambassadors/ 

Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/6F9_z_HvdXQ 

Waldy chats to Damien Hirst about his grotto design, precious stones, and the value of art.

Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/a0qvZtlBU3M 

See the Show Notes here: https://zczfilms.com/podcasts/waldy-bendy/season-5-episode-17-interview-with-damien-hirst/

Waldy and Bendy starts the year off right by looking ahead at some of the fabulous shows that are coming up in 2026.

Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/OmmOxlxx7BU

See the Show Notes here: https://zczfilms.com/podcasts/waldy-bendy/season-5-episode-16-new-years-lookahead/

To round off the Christmas season, Waldy and Bendy settle down with questions from listeners.

Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/TVx-Hs9nzpQ

See the Show Notes here: https://zczfilms.com/podcasts/waldy-bendy/season-5-episode…special-question/

Waldy and Bendy get into the festive spirit and dives into the history of Santa Claus. They also each gets to choose a painting for their wall; Waldy goes for a former Abstract Expressionist while Bendy continues the festivities with a nativity.

Watch on YouTube here - https://youtu.be/sO07i0dT150 

See the show notes here - https://zczfilms.com/podcasts/waldy-bendy/season-5-episode-14-how-art-invented-santa-claus/ 

Waldy and Bendy look at the recent museum strikes, and celebrate the dodgy anniversary of Indian artist Amrita Sher-Gil. They take a delightful tour through some of their favourite gothic cathedrals.

See the show notes here - https://zczfilms.com/podcasts/waldy-bendy/season-5-episode-13/

Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/h0qWooNJjD8 

Waldy turns to art to help Bendy face his fears. Bendy catches up on the old master sales, while Waldy has a chat with Xavier Bray about Caravaggio's Cupid. And is Turner or Constable the better artist?

Show notes: https://zczfilms.com/podcasts/waldy-bendy/season-5-episode-12-cupid-meets-constable-and-turner/

Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/pf2D5ojb9Mo

Waldy and Bendy discuss the many record sales that have happened in the art world recently. Bendy has a chat with Elizabeth Goldring about her new Holbein book, while Waldy dives into the thrills of Bosch's Garden of Earthly Delights.

See the show notes here: https://zczfilms.com/podcasts/waldy-bendy/season-5-episode-11-auction-records-smashed-bosch-and-holbein/

Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/eqBLVvW1tQM

Waldy and Bendy discuss some places to visit in London if you're a tourist interested in art, and Waldy has a chat with famous ex-forger Shaun Greenhalgh about how he fooled the experts. Also, a new section where Waldy and Bendy teaches us how to identify saints in religious art, starting with Mary Magdalene.

See the show notes: https://zczfilms.com/podcasts/waldy-bendy/season-5-episode-10-saints-sinners-and-forgers/

Watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/PIOsoZaI-wc

Waldy and Bendy lament the direction the BBC is heading when it comes to arts programs, and Bendy talks to Andrew Graham-Dixon about his new Vermeer book. The Waldy and Bendy Awards return, looking at the ugliest royal portraits.

Show Notes: https://zczfilms.com/podcasts/waldy-bendy/season-5-episode-9/ 

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/k_wUZtHwVXg 

Waldy speaks to Katy Hessel about her new book, and ponders with Bendy on how art can be good for you. Also in a rare treat, Waldy and Bendy gets to meet in person to visit the Joseph Wright of Derby show at The National Gallery.

See the show notes here: https://zczfilms.com/podcasts/waldy-bendy/season-5-episode-8/ 

Watch it on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/urbWO9jvEYk 

Waldy and Bendy go head to head to find the most horrifying artwork for Halloween. They also discuss King Charles III praying with the Pope under Michelangelo's Last Judgement, and celebrate the dodgy anniversary of 1666.

Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/g_miLAM85uM 

See the show notes: https://zczfilms.com/podcasts/waldy-bendy/season-5-episode-7-doom-death-and-fires/ 

Waldy and Bendy talk about the Louvre robbery, Waldy's wander around Frieze and Bendy's wander around Rome. Bendy has a chat with Christina J. Faraday about her new book The Story of Tudor Art, while Waldy picks a Manet to hang on his wall.

See the show notes here - https://zczfilms.com/podcasts/waldy-bendy/season-5-episode-6-robberies-parties-and-nudes/

Watch it on YouTube here - https://youtu.be/Ge4FxF6yi-A 

Waldy and Bendy go head to head to find the best unfinished artwork. Who will come out on top? They also discuss the graffiti exhibition in Canterbury Cathedral, and Bendy updates us on his attempt to get a National Gallery bench for his kitchen, and wants a piece from Westminster Abbey for his wall.

See the show notes here - https://zczfilms.com/podcasts/waldy-bendy/season-5-episode-5-is-graffiti-art/ 

Watch the podcast on Youtube here - https://youtu.be/YyBJaFiKrJA 

Waldy and Bendy briefly revisit Swangate, and Bendy would like one of the old National Gallery benches now that they're coming up for sale. They also award the Waldy & Bendy award for the best forgotten artist. Waldy chooses a Picasso from the Tate to have on his wall.

Show Notes - https://zczfilms.com/podcasts/waldy-bendy/season-05-episode-04-picasso-el-greco-and-some-benches/ 

Video version - https://youtu.be/5LOwLMQ1IEY 

Waldy and Bendy takes a deep dive into the best depictions of swans in art, and looks at how Trump's goldification of the White House has an art historic precedent. Bendy chooses a painting by Sir Thomas Lawrence for On The Wall, and tries to convince Waldy of it's connection to Michelangelo.

Watch the episode on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/Q33ktg9TuFo 

See the show notes here: https://zczfilms.com/podcasts/waldy-bendy/season-5-episode-3-swans-brothels-and-trump/ 

Waldy and Bendy discuss the struggles of the art market, and revives the Waldy & Bendy awards with the 5 best drinking pictures in art. Waldemar chooses a sculpture of Christ for On The Wall, and Bendy shares his connection to Michelangelo.

You can watch the episode on Youtube here - https://youtu.be/Gb2v8bEq8R0 

See the show notes here - https://zczfilms.com/podcasts/season-5-episode-2/ 

Waldy & Bendy are back!

And not only that, they're treating you to a double bill! One episode today, one tomorrow.

In this episode, they discuss the expansion plans of the National Gallery, Waldy’s exciting new series, and Bendy shocks Waldy with his On The Wall choice.

See the show notes here - https://zczfilms.com/podcasts/waldy-bendy/season-5-episode-1/

You can now also watch Waldy & Bendy on Youtube - https://youtu.be/Mg7rsCUrtUI 

While Bendor is flying over the Swiss Alps, Waldemar is chatting to British artist Tracey Emin. They talk about her holiday, her recovery from cancer, and her exciting new plans for life in Margate.

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The Waldy & Bendy Christmas and New Year Special continues with a look back at a difficult year in art. Who was best and, more importantly, who was worst.

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In Part 1 of their Christmas and New Year Special Waldy and Bendy finally get to meet in the flesh and chop down the best trees in art!

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Season Finale! Waldy & Bendy visit Bendor Grosvenor's Farm to search for the best birds in art and look back at their favourite art moments of the lockdown.

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In a Line of Duty special, Waldy & Bendy get their collars felt, and then go head to head in the Battle of the Baroque!

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Waldy & Bendy hear some shocking news from the art world, and celebrate spring by looking at the best gardens in art.

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Waldy & Bendy go in search of the best St George in art, Waldy talks to Yoko Ono, while Bendy relives the Battle of Britain.

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Booze Special! To celebrate the reopening of pubs in Britain, Waldy & Bendy search out the best drinking scenes in art. Also, ex-Masterchef presenter, Lloyd Grossman, talks about his new book on Bernini!

The Waldy and Bendy T shirts are back in stock! Get yours here!

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Digital Special! Waldy & Bendy change their names, get lost in the Metaverse, and continue their search for the best horse picture in art. Plus Beyonce!

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In their Easter Special, Waldy & Bendy look at the best eggs in art. Waldy also has a chat with David Hockney about spring.

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Waldy & Bendy raid Bendor Grosvenor's farm in the search for the best horse in art! Waldy reveals how Caspar David Friedrich changed his television career, while, Bendy visits the Queen.

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Waldy & Bendy discuss some shocking news from the art world and investigate the future of museums. Bendy talks to a big honcho who’s written a book on the subject, while Waldy remembers Louisville, Kentucky.

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Waldy & Bendy celebrate Mother's Day with a look at mothers in art, and pop into the big auction to see how much the Beeple will fetch. Also Waldy has a chat with Andy Goldsworthy about land art.

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Waldy & Bendy delve into hell in the art of Hieronymus Bosch, and almost come to blows over prices in the auction world. Meanwhile Bendor takes a walk in ancient Rome and Waldy goes to India.

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Waldy & Bendy celebrate the dodgy anniversary of Sir Joshua Reynolds, Bendy has a chat with Joanna Wood about accessibility in museums, and Waldy goes to Istanbul in his dreams.

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Waldy & Bendy celebrate the dodgy birth of El Greco, and Waldy has a chat with Britain’s greatest forger, Shaun Greenhalgh. Plus the spiritual abstraction of Georgiana Houghton.

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Waldy and Bendy have a Valentine's Day kiss-off, and conclude their search for the Worst Film About an Artist Ever Made with The Rebel starring Tony Hancock.

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Waldy & Bendy go head to head deciding if Lust For life is a worse van Gogh film than At Eternity’s Gate.  Plus the Raphael cartoons and a scary portrait of Andy Warhol.

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Waldy & Bendy run the rule over Albrecht Dürer and continue their search for the worst film about an artist ever made with ‘Pollock’, starring Ed Harris. Plus, a visit to an auction and Sophie the art baby.

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Waldy & Bendy discover a new kind of blue and poke about in the Oval Office, looking at the art. The bad film this week is The Agony and the Ecstasy, with Charlton Heston as Michelangelo and Rex Harrison as Julius II.

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Waldy & Bendy discuss sculpture after a chat with Antony Gormley, and then entertain themselves in the lockdown by watching a terrible film about Frida Kahlo. Then Waldy chooses a Fatimid ewer for his imaginary shelf.

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