I just found this podcast and I’m loving it! As an art lover I’m enjoying the way Lindsay “tells the tale”. I wasn’t looking for the scientific explanation- the kind that puts you to sleep- I was looking for something that would make me investigate on my own. Very interesting and enjoyable. I like her style.

Based on the topics of each episode I thought "Bingo!!!" just what I was looking for in a podcast! I downloaded a bunch, ready to spend my day listening but only to realize that these are not presented in a professional way. I think the host is a high school student judging by her EXTREMELY sophomoric interjections. Oh these really bring down the show. It is not "fun" as some other reviewers have stated. They are juvenile, puerile and unnecessary interruptions. Just give me the facts, not peanut gallery commentary!

Wonderful series of lively, entertaining, and very informative episodes. Lindsay does a wonderful job, bringing it all to life.

Fellow art historian here, this podcast is chef’s kiss perfection! I so enjoy listening to you discuss these topics. (Especially Damien Hirst, what a guy)

I’ve always had a strong interest in art history, but never the time to really study it. This podcast allows me to learn about art history while driving and I love the different topics Lindsay presents. She’s very thorough about each topic and extremely easy and fun to listen to. Her podcast would make excellent lectures for college level art history students. Highly recommended!

Thank you!You explain pieces of art in a entertaining and informative manner. I love how you describe these visual mediums to us. You are so cool!!

Recently found this podcast. I was looking for something new to listen to while painting (I am a fine artist) and I have been binge listing for about a week now. LOVE the many fonts Lindsay speaks in, makes it fun! Keep the good work! Sending appreciation from Milwaukee, WI.

Update in 2025: Lindsey’s enthusiasm about her hometown Green Bay Packers made me, who don’t know much about American football, to look for the team’s information online, read more about their rich history, and is rooting for them now lol. Go Pack Go! This was the first time I listened to a podcast, and so fortunate that I stumbled upon Lindsey’s. Very funny, sassy, and full of knowledge. I love to know more about art history to appreciate them more. I’m also reading some of the books she recommended because of how enthusiastic she talked about them in her podcasts. English is my second language, and I like how clear and slow pace she spoke so I can understand them without too much hassle (also loved her Italian/French pronunciations). Can’t wait to hear more Stuff About Things!

Lindsay is one of those hosts that just gets it. She is smart, but not overbearing. She is funny and doesn’t apologize for it (like some really annoying hosts who literally say “just kidding” or “sorry” after every quip). She is relatable and acts like a person instead of a history robot. Lindsay explains things with the perfect amount of detail - enough for us to picture and understand what she’s talking about, but not so far as to make the audience feel stupid. This podcast is a rare gem that doesn’t need to rely on gimmicks or trends to hook the listener. I highly recommend.

I was looking for an art history podcast, and luckily stumbled upon Stuff about Things: An Art History Podcast. This has become a new favorite that’s fun to listen to while also making me feel smarter. It’s also brought new artists and pieces of art into my life, and that just makes me happy. Love this podcast; hope it’s around for a long time, and if you’re looking for a new podcast listen to this one!

I stumbled upon this podcast after trying to find something I could listen to on my one hour commute to work. This is wonderful! You really do a great job of talking about the most important points of artwork and are teaching me so much about things I’ve never heard of before and things I know about, but never really knew much about. Thank you! I wish you’d come back and do more!

This is a wonderful podcast. Well researched, well written and delivered very nicely. I listened to the Lady Jane Gray episode first and am so impressed. It was really well done. Can’t wait to listen to all the episodes!

If you like art, history, and/or humor, Stuff about Things is right up your alley. I really enjoyed learning more about The Execution of Lady Jane Grey….such a striking painting of such a tragic story. Lindsay always brings the smarts in an accessible and entertaining way!

I’ve been listening for about a year and not many podcasts keep my attention. I don’t write reviews + I’m not the target audience for this but the host makes the show worth listening not only from her good personality but the fact that you know this took a special kind of passion to create. Rare gem of a show.

I’ve been listening to this podcast for 3 years now!! My only complaint is that the shows don’t come out as frequently as I’d like. This is by far my favorite art related podcast! Educational, silly, and recorded well.

This is my absolute favorite podcast!! I am an artist and a researcher but not an art researcher so I love how Lindsay brings the two worlds together. I have been captivated by every topic, many of them I’ve never even heard of before. And of course, I have to mention how well researched every episode is.

I am currently a fourth grade teacher, whose dream has always been to become an art teacher! I decided to finally take the leap this year and take the test required to become one, and wouldn’t you know it, a number of the questions on the test I knew specifically from this show! So not only do I love the down to earth, manageable way you present art history for entertainment, it also directly impacted my life dreams!

Just found this podcast and I’m Obsessed. Informative, interesting and amusing if not downright funny. Please keep this going! I have plenty to catch up on still but will surely want moooore

I already love the beginning, she is really good at this even through i am very new with podcast her podcast is really brief I really appreciate it

Very interesting podcast! I love the themes she chooses and how well researched it is. The only downside is that it’s not more frequent :)) amazing show!!

I stumbled onto this podcast while looking for a podcast I can listen to with my kids, and am so glad I did! It's informative, well-written, and fun! My 11 year old artist enjoys listening with me!

Glad to find this unique podcast and looking forward to more!

In a word, the podcast Stuff About Things is… REMARKABLE. Yes, it is educational, engaging, fascinating, well-researched, and interesting. But that is just a start! Bottom line: it tickles the heck out of me! Lindsay, the host, is a brilliant storyteller. Each episode is like a seven-layer art history cake: it has layers and layers of deep-dive, researched history, with gobs of witty, fun, personality-filled entertainment-frosting. It is a DELIGHT! Can’t wait for each episode.

I recently found this podcast and have now listened to the first 20 episodes. The stories are well researched and thorough, full of intriguing back stories. I love how Lindsay posts all sources so we can read more if we want. Lindsay also is engaging and funny. Grazie Lindsay!!

This is a wonderful podcast. Light hearted, fun, well researched, full of variety and open mindedness about art.

This is an excellent podcast. I just discovered it and Lindsay is a wealth of information. I appreciate very much her knowledge of art history and the detailed podcasts about all things art history. Thank you, Lindsay. From another Lindsay.

Found this helpful when trying to understand how The Book of Kells features in Finnegans Wake

My wife introduced this podcast to me during a road trip to visit our daughter at college. I instantly appreciated Lindsay’s approach to the subjects she covers. While educational it is extremely funny and entertaining. I also appreciate the fact that she doesn’t just churn out content but cares enough about research and structuring episodes. Even editorializing or fact checking herself after completing the episode. Look forward to more episodes!!

This podcast is entertaining and educational. I really appreciate how Well researched the topics are. I appreciate the brief discussion of sources and have read one or two of the suggested books to learn more. I also appreciate explanation of topics that might seem like “common knowledge”. For example her brief descriptions of Buddhism and Christianity. Thank you Lindsay for all your work. I hope to listen to new episodes soon. Also looking forward to another Gus Corner!

And Lindsay has mastered it! Witty and charming, Stuff about Things brings the art history classroom to the real world. Covering a range of topics from colossal Buddha sculptures to Madame Toussaud to the Ponte Sisto to sharks in formaldehyde, there is always something interesting and new to learn!

Lindsay Sheedy’s humorous and well researched podcast is a delightful blend of humor and facts. She is a great storyteller and one smart human bean. Love the podcast. Bravo Lindsay on an amazing career and podcast. Love the longer show. Michael

L rocks this podcast, I’m totally hooked! As a former Wisconsinite I feel a sisterhood connection has blossomed. L is brilliant and fearlessly flawless in her nonfictional subject choices. Not only does she educate in the most creative way possible using her humor; her true personality shines throughout her story telling, keeping you forever captivated. She makes learning about art history fascinating and addictive!

I’ve been listening to this podcast for the last couple weeks and I love how well researched and fun it is! I listen on my way to work and it always brightens my day! I love how Lindsay brings her personal experiences and takes time to explain different perspectives in a fair voice. Thank you!

New listener! I love your podcast and hearing about Gus 🥰

Great content!

Lindsay is informative, enthusiastic, and fun to listen to! Currently binging on a roadtrip through the American Southwest and learning soooo much - while being entertained. Any plans for a podcast about Native American art?

As I’m binge listening to this podcast I’m realizing how much passion she has for learning and teaching. This podcast has great storytelling aspects that keep me interested throughout multiple episodes at a time. Thank you so much!

I like arts and beautiful things. But I don’t know where to start to know more about them. Thanks for this podcast to let me know ins and outs of stories behind specific objects. Thank you,Lindsay! Looking forward to more episodes.

I usually don’t like podcasts where it’s just one person monologuing at you for an hour, but Lindsey makes it so interesting! She puts great work into her research and tells the stories of the “stuff” so well. I’ve learned so much about a diverse array of ~arts~ and can’t wait to keep listening!

I’m always caught up on Stuff About Things! Interesting, scholarly & witty — my favorites 😊

Lindsay is an incredible narrator and teacher. I absolutely love listening to this art history podcast. She is captivating. So many interesting topics. Thank you, Lindsay. I hope you keep putting out content in 2024!!!!

As a high school art teacher, I am always looking for resources that are engaging and fun. I started listening to this podcast to freshen up my memory for AP Art History, but honestly listen to it more just for myself. The narrator is relatable and funny and each episode is packed full of fun information about the topic. So, thank you for making this and putting it out into the world! Also, My AP Art History class made paintings using chiaroscuro techniques, while listening to your Caravaggio episode! Very fun! Thank you.

This is a wonderful, unpretentious art history podcast. Lindsay has great story telling abilities and selects incredibly interesting topics. I’m thoroughly enjoying her work.

This is my new favorite podcast I have been bringing. It’s so much fun and not snobby.

I learned about this podcast from a student who loves art history and VanGogh! I teach art and it’s very helpful to learn lots of great things about a variety of art, mediums etc. Thanks so much Lindsay!

I enjoy art. I enjoy history. This podcast has both! I love how it focuses on a different artist, work, or topic each episode, and how Lindsay makes all of the info both interesting and easy to digest! She is not the pretentious art snob that you sometimes find other art history podcasts. 10/10 would recommend.

This is my favorite podcast for art history. I tried a different podcast before this but was thrown off by how the other podcast felt a bit dismissive to people who don’t know about art. (As someone with some light background in Art History I couldn’t imagine introducing art to my friends or strangers as such.) Here, Lindsay, is very obvious about wanting to share her love for the art form in the various medias it takes. Its clear that her academic background plays not only a helpful aspect in gathering interesting information about her topics but gives her a sense of the atmosphere in the art world past and present that she utilizes to give us a taste of how certain pieces can be regarded in public and academic spenders. I genuinely enjoy her enthusiasm for the subject. Lindsay’s choice to embrace art in all its forms, natural or man made, architecture and painted, a etc invites the listener to consider how art shapes not only the visual paintings we see in a museum but society and therefore history.

This is my favorite podcast on any streaming service. I’ve laughed out loud every episode and learned so much. It’s not only charming, but rigorously researched and the storytelling keeps you interested the entire 90 minutes (or 30 or 75 or however long). Lindsay really has a gift. I’m a huge art history nerd and still learned a million more facts each time I tuned in. It’s inspiring to hear someone this passionate continue to produce content like this. Keep them coming!

Also go Pack go :)

I have been listening to this podcast for the last month or two when I go to bed. This podcast is by far the best thing I’ve found to help me sleep and learn something interesting at the same time. Absolutely fantastic!!!