Best The Grove At The Rock Podcasts (2025)

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Halloween Episode 41:32

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Grab a drink and maybe a sage stick, because Stan and Colleen are checking into two of America’s creepiest crash pads: the Whaley House and the Congress Hotel. Between fiery finales, heartbroken brides, and a few ghosts who clearly missed checkout, you’ll get history, hauntings, and just enough sarcasm to keep the lights on. Boozy asides included, …

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Frette’s new collection with Tara Bernerd, a slow supper club in Helsinki and Ruby Tandoh 46:39

3d ago46:39

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We meet interior designer Tara Bernerd and Frette CEO Filippo Arnaboldi to talk about their new collection, visit a slow supper club for female chefs in Helsinki and meet food writer Ruby Tandoh. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Wails Across the World/The Toy Box 1:12:30

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Tonight’s episode is called “Wails Across the World.” We’re chasing a sound older than memory: a cry that blurs grief and warning, love and fear. You might think of Ireland’s banshee—our home-grown diva of doom—but tonight we’re going global. Because Ireland doesn’t have a monopoly on these sorrowful specters. Turns out, the whole world’s been hear…

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The Rocking Chair 23:49

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The Banshee: Ireland’s Harbinger of Death Pull up a stool, pour yourself something strong, and join Colleen for a deep dive into one of Ireland’s most chilling legends: the banshee. She’s not your average ghost — she’s a centuries-old omen of death, wailing her way through castles, riverbanks, and family histories. We’ll unravel her origins, explor…

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Season 6 Ep 10: Caravaggio, Conversion of Saint Paul 32:33

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Finishing season 6 off on a high, we have special guest David Bickerstaff - co-director of Exhibition on Screen’s ‘Caravaggio’ - exploring the true nature of the artist behind the ‘Bad Boy of Baroque’ persona... Support the showBy Seventh Art Productions

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Booze & Ghouls 27:59

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Join husband and wife team, Stan and Colleen, as they dive into all things spooky and paranormal. In this episode - Colleen tells the story of Duckett's Grove in County Carlow Ireland. Where ruins from a dramatic and elegant home, now serves the county some spooky tales in the gardens. Feel free to visit, if you dare. Stan shares one of his very fi…

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Season 6 Ep 9: Georges Seurat, Bathers at Asnières 31:33

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Painted before his 25th birthday, this monumental 2m x 3m work was supposed to be Seurat’s big break but was rejected by the 1884 Salon... Support the showBy Seventh Art Productions

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Season 6 Ep 8: Dora Carrington, Farmhouse at Waternlath 31:59

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This week, Phil and Laura talk about a Tate Britain work that pulls you in with its striking depiction of the rolling hills of Cumbria, uncovering the hidden story of the Bloomsbury Group icon who created it... Support the showBy Seventh Art Productions

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Live in Barcelona: Rowse cosmetics, fashion with Adriana Domínguez and uniforms with Bastida for Work 39:51

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Konfekt’s editor, Sophie Grove, is live in Barcelona to speak with Adriana Domínguez, chairwoman of fashion label Adolfo Domínguez, to meet Nuria Val of cosmetics brand Rowse and to chat with the duo behind Bastida for Work. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Dark Country: Cryptid Tales - LISTEN NOW 0:56

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Each episode of Dark Country: Cryptid Tales brings you multiple eerie encounters pulled from America’s backwoods and beyond — a campfire anthology of folklore, fear, and the unexplained. From vanishings in the pines to shadows on lonely roads, every tale lingers long after the episode ends. A Media Squatch creation — edited by our team, enhanced wi…

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Season 6 Ep 7: Zdeněk Dvořák, Czech Tradition 27:34

2M ago27:34

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This visceral photograph of a butcher at work, chosen by special guest World Food Photography Awards founder Caroline Kenyon, brings up issues surrounding the importance of food in preserving cultural heritage... Support the showBy Seventh Art Productions

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Season 6 Ep 6: Henri Matisse, Woman Reading at a Yellow Table 29:16

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In this episode, Phil and Laura talk to Christopher Gorham, author of the fascinating new book ‘Matisse and Art Under the Nazis’, and explore how Matisse and other artists of the time navigated the occupation, avoiding arrest whilst using art to express disgust for the horrors unfurling around them... Support the show…

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Horology and design at Richard Mille, accessories brand Neous and a visit to Whinyard Rocks 46:04

2M ago46:04

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We visit Whinyard Rocks to discover how to create vintages in the UK, talk about horology and design with Cécile Guenat from Richard Mille and hear where accessories brand Neous gets its inspiration from. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Season 6 Ep 5: Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, La Chaîne Simpson 32:06

2M ago32:06

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Two icons of French culture come together in this week’s artwork – Toulouse-Lautrec and the bicycle! Known for his ability to capture the bohemian lifestyle of late 19th-century Paris, Toulouse-Lautrec's dynamic poster design showcases famous French cyclists Constant Huret and Lisette Marton battling it out at the Vélodrome de la Seine... Support t…

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Season 6 Ep 4: Artemesia Gentileschi, Self Portrait as Saint Catherine 34:44

2M ago34:44

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This episode examines Artemesia’s powerful self-portrait and the heartbreaking, inspirational story of survival behind it - with special guest Asia Graziano, author of ‘Artemesia Gentileschi’ for leading art publisher Scripta Maneant... Support the showBy Seventh Art Productions

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Season 6 Ep 3: Keith Pettit, Cabriole 1:00:24

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This week’s episode features a fascinating sculpture carved from ‘Bog Oak’, preserved for nearly 6,000 years in a Sussex peat bog being transformed into a ballet dancer mid-leap... Support the showBy Seventh Art Productions

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Season 6, Ep.2: J M W Turner, The Lake, Petworth: Sunset, Fighting Bucks at Petworth 38:39

3M ago38:39

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J. M. W. Turner, The Lake, Petworth: Sunset, Fighting Bucks at Petworth Recorded on site at Petworth House, West Sussex with curator Dr. Emily Knight, this episode looks at the Turner work which lives in the fabulous ‘Carved Room’ depicting Petworth’s stunning grounds. Join Phil and Laura as they explore the house, the art and Turner’s link to the …

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Season 6, Ep.1: Leonardo da Vinci, The Last Supper 39:36

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Kicking off Season 6 with a bang is one of the most famous works of art in history – Leonardo da Vinci’s ‘The Last Supper’. In this episode, Phil & Laura delve into the fascinating layers of meaning and mastery in this iconic work. Support the showBy Seventh Art Productions

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Maison Francis Kurkdjian’s Perfumer’s Garden, food as art with Sandra Knecht and recipe book ‘Mediterranea’ 48:27

3M ago48:27

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We meet Swiss artist Sandra Knecht to talk about food as art, speak with writer Anastasia Miari about her new book, ‘Mediterranea’, and journey to Versailles to explore the Perfumer’s Garden by Maison Francis Kurkdjian. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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The sound of summer: Cecil Beaton, sonic installations and the ‘Feel the Sound’ exhibition 39:36

4M ago39:36

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We delve into summer’s sensory landscape. We speak to architect Alice Loumeau about sound in design, hear how the garden inspired photographer Cecil Beaton and visit the Barbican Centre’s ‘Feel the Sound’ exhibition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Athens special: Cycladic art, timeless footwear and redefining retail 49:23

4M ago49:23

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We embark on a summer sojourn to the Aegean to celebrate the creative energy of Athens. We discover the Museum of Cycladic Art, meet shoemaker Le Monde Béryl and talk craftsmanship with Anthologist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Perfumer Maya Njie, Claridge’s archivist Kate Hudson and Khadija Aisha Ba of L’Artisane 50:17

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We’re in Dakar with designer Khadija Aisha Ba of L’Artisane. Then: we speak with Claridge’s archivist, Kate Hudson, about the hotel’s art-deco heritage. Plus: perfumer Maya Njie, who blends precision with deep personal narratives. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Marble, sound and Miu Miu’s literary club 48:28

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We explore the tactile beauty of stone with Momina Watton of Atelier278, the importance of sound with Alice Vincent’s new book, Hark, and stop by the Miu Miu Literary Club in Milan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Marimekko’s printing mill, Melissa Morris and musician Brooke Combe 47:04

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We have officially passed the vernal equinox. The sun has crossed the celestial equator, bringing near equality to day and night. This episode is dedicated to beautiful things crafted well, collectors, makers and inimitable interior style. We’ll visit the Finnish master of pattern, Marimekko, and discover the intricacies of its in-house printing mi…

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Van Cleef & Arpels’ ‘Dance Reflections’, maximalism with Bokja and tarot 55:37

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This episode is a burst of unbridled beauty to nudge us out of the winter torpor and into the spring light of March. We’ll reflect on the balance of graft and inspiration as we head to the Van Cleef & Arpels ‘Dance Reflections’ festival, discover Lebanese embroidery with the duo behind Bokja and explore the world of tarot as we embark on a journey …

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Season 5, Ep.11: Tibetan Wheel of Life Thangka 26:23

9M ago26:23

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For the final episode of Season 5, Phil teams up with his brother Marc to examine his beautiful Christmas present, a stunning depiction of the Buddhist Wheel of Life which Marc brought back from his travels in Nepal... Support the showBy Seventh Art Productions

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Season 5, Ep.10: Wood, Earth, Hoop by Walter Bailey 39:23

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In this week's episode, Phil & Laura talk to Mark Collins, art collector and owner of Artelium Wine Estate in Sussex to discuss a unique sculpture currently residing on their estate... Support the showBy Seventh Art Productions

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Musician Odd Beholder, art in Burgundy and Eimear McBride 49:21

9M ago49:21

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Music, books and art are what sustain us through a period of hunkering down, so it should come as no surprise that these are also the themes of this month’s episode. We head to the Swiss town of Baden to meet musician Daniela Weinmann, who goes by the moniker Odd Beholder; speak with Irish writer Eimear McBride and head to Burgundy for a site-speci…

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Season 5, Ep.9: Orange, Red, Yellow by Mark Rothko 37:05

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A badly needed splash of colour this week as Phil & Laura take a deep dive into a Rothko work which sold in 2012 for the staggering sum of $87 million. Just what lies behind those famous, vibrant rectangles... Support the showBy Seventh Art Productions

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Music as a great convener 34:44

9M ago34:44

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In this second special episode of ‘Konfekt Korner’, brought to you in collaboration with Swiss haute horologist Audemars Piguet (AP), we discuss the driving forces that unite us and the power of serendipitous encounters. We are in our London studio to discover how the worlds of luxury watchmaking and music come together to push human talent and fos…

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Season 5, Ep.8: Genesis #9/18 by Alan Magee 27:22

9M ago27:22

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This week, Phil speaks to us from Friday Harbour, San Juan Island, USA with Assistant Curator of the San Juan Islands Museum of Art Wendy Smith about a very unique artwork, finished by a loom in Belgium thousands of miles from the artist who painted it... Support the showBy Seventh Art Productions

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Season 5, Ep.6: Deep Forest by Emily Carr 31:00

10M ago31:00

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This week, Phil meets with senior curator Richard Hill from the Vancouver Art Gallery to discuss a moody and mysterious work by the matriarch of Canadian art... Support the showBy Seventh Art Productions

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Season 5, Ep.7: The Haywain Tryptich by Hieronymus Bosch 33:54

10M ago33:54

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This week, Laura and Phil discuss the eternally bizarre and delightful Bosch, focusing on one of his fabulous triptychs, with this one telling the story of the Fall... Support the showBy Seventh Art Productions

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Crafting community 28:06

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A special episode of Konfekt Korner, brought to you in collaboration with Swiss luxury powerhouse Audemars Piguet, on the driving forces that unite us and the power of serendipitous encounters. We convene in Zürich at the prestigious AP House to discover how the worlds of haute-horlogerie and hospitality come together to deliver an extraordinary ex…

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Season 5, Ep.5: Starry Night over the Rhône by Van Gogh with Martin Bailey 23:23

10M ago23:23

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The new year kicks off with Phil revisiting Van Gogh’s romantic masterpiece – and the poster image for our smash hit documentary Van Gogh: Poets & Lovers – this time with world Van Gogh expert Martin Bailey at the National Gallery... Support the showBy Seventh Art Productions

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Jewellery with Bonhams, artist Es Devlin and ‘Dior in Scotland’ 38:32

10M ago38:32

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The first days of January are for rest and recuperation but also new ideas, resolutions and, above all, dreams. This month we’re at London auction house Bonhams for a conversation that reflects on jewellery design and human emotion with expert Kate Flitcroft. We’ll meet British artist and stage designer Es Devlin and discuss her incredible show at …

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Season 5, Ep.4: Christmas Special - The Monopoly Board, Lizzie Magie 45:00

10M ago45:00

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In this cosy Christmas special, Laura and Phil sit down with three times British Monopoly champion (and Phil’s brother) Mike and his long-suffering son Alex to discuss the remarkable artwork of the monopoly board over a mince pie or two... Support the showBy Seventh Art Productions

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Season 5, Ep.3: Le Pont-Neuf by Pierre-Auguste Renoir 22:13

11M ago22:13

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Phil speaks with curator Mary Morton at one of his favourite galleries - the National Gallery of Art, Washington DC - about a poignant view of Paris a year on from one of the worst years in Parisian history... Support the showBy Seventh Art Productions

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Season 5, Ep.2: Christ of Saint John of the Cross by Salvador Dalí 30:45

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In this episode, Phil & Laura look at Dali’s unique take on the crucifixion, supposedly inspired by what Dali called his “cosmic dream” of the universe... Support the showBy Seventh Art Productions

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Season 5, Ep.1: Olive Grove, Saint-Rémy (1889) by Vincent van Gogh 45:31

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Season 5 begins in the warm and inviting olive groves around Saint Remy which Van Gogh painted repeatedly, fascinated as he was by the irregular growth and ever-changing colours... Support the showBy Seventh Art Productions

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Alpine fashion, winter sun and Turkish singer Melike Sahin 44:23

11M ago44:23

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We muse on the cultural obstacle course the festive period presents us as we seek to escape from the cold – but not without the promise of winter sun. We’ll drop into London’s Tate Modern for the Gucci-backed exhibition, ‘Electric Dreams: Art and Technology Before the Internet’, then we’ll look at Alpine fashion with outdoors manufacturer Helly Han…

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An ode to jewels, goldsmithing and design 53:31

1y ago53:31

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This episode is something of an ode to jewels, goldsmithing and design – but also the human urge to collect. We’ll visit the imposing and eccentric Geneva home that inspires Maison Belmont; chat to the founder of jewellery brand Annoushka about the symbolism and personal history that infuses her work; and delve into the history of Persian jewellers…

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Autumn sartorial tips, musician Ana Lua Caiano and small talk 47:51

1y ago47:51

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This episode is something of an homage to autumn style: we gather in Zürich for a discussion on the seasonal wardrobe with designer Noële Nana Schaffner from sumptuous Swiss brand Nomadissem. We reflect on the creative resilience of a nation at war as we report on Ukrainian Fashion Week, hear the esoteric sounds of Portuguese musician Ana Lua Caian…

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The future of skincare, Sauna Social Club and the colour blue 54:47

1y ago54:47

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As crisp, golden leaves begin swirling in the air, it’s time to reboot our energy. That’s why this episode has a restorative theme: we discuss the future of dermatology with pioneering doctor Emma Craythorne, join the Sauna Social Club in London as it brings music to the hot-box and talk about the legacy of nurse Florence Nightingale. Plus: the bea…

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Storytelling through scent, a gastronomic tour of Tinos and tennis 50:29

1+ y ago50:29

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We dive into the heady heat of summer and journey to the remote island of Tinos to find out about its cuisine. Then: we meet Jouissance founder Cherry Cheng, who has distilled sensual stories into perfume, and we cast off to the Finnish archipelago of Turku, where summers are spent eating crayfish and taking midnight dips in the cool sea. Plus: we …