The Gilded Gentleman

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The Gilded Gentleman history podcast takes listeners on a cultural and social journey into the mansions, salons, dining rooms, libraries and theatres including the worlds above as well as below stairs of America's Gilded Age, France's Belle Epoque and late Victorian and Edwardian England. thegildedgentleman.com

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Sweeney Todd's Original Johanna: A Tribute to Broadway's Sarah Rice

Apr 22 2024 42 mins  
In a tribute to Sarah Rice -- Broadway's original Johanna from the musical Sweeney Todd -- Carl revisits his 2023 interview with the star from last year.

The Edwardian Country House: Elegance and Eccentricity

Apr 15 2024 46 mins  
British country house historian Curt DiCamillo joins Carl for a look into the world of Edwardian country houses, made famous to modern audiences through "Downton Abbey" and "Gosford Park".

Gilded Age Undergarments: What Did Mrs. Astor Wear (Under There)?

Apr 01 2024 54 mins  
Fashion historian and author, Dr. Elizabeth L. Block returns for a truly "undercover" investigation into the world of the corsets, bustles, straps and stockings of the Gilded Age.

The Hidden World of Gramercy Park: Unlocking History with Keith Taillon

Mar 18 2024 56 mins  
Listener favorite historian Keith Taillon returns to the show to this in-depth look at Gramercy Park, one of New York City's most unique and historic enclaves.

The American Renaissance: Beaux-Arts Architecture in New York City

Mar 04 2024 60 mins  
Carl is joined by noted architect, interior designer and author Phillip James Dodd for an in-depth discussion of the "look" of the Gilded Age -- a style known as American Beaux-Arts.

Daring Dandies: Early 20th Century Men of Style and Scandal

Feb 19 2024 52 mins  
Carl is again joined by Nathaniel Lee Adams to discuss dandies -- a most interesting breed of society's tastemaking men. Today they discuss dandies in the early 20th century, when a new brand was emerging - one with style, but also often tinged by scandal.

The Sculptor and the Angel: The Untold Story of Emma Stebbins

Feb 05 2024 54 mins  
Biographer Maria Teresa Cometto joins The Gilded Gentleman to discuss the life of New York-born sculptor Emma Stebbins, whose iconic bronze statue, "The Angel of the Waters", was placed on Central Park's Bethesda Terrace in 1873.

The Real Mamie Fish with Ashlie Atkinson and Keith Taillon

Jan 22 2024 53 mins  
Carl is joined by historian and writer Keith Taillon and actor Ashlie Atkinson, who portrays Mamie Fish in HBO's "The Gilded Age", for a look at the complicated and fascinating real-life Mamie Fish.

Edith Wharton's "The Age of Innocence" with Dr. Emily Orlando

Jan 08 2024 45 mins  
In celebration of Edith Wharton's birthday on January 24, join the Gilded Gentleman and Wharton scholar Dr. Emily Orlando for a look into perhaps Wharton's most famous and most beloved novel, "The Age of Innocence".

Having a Ball: The Gilded Age's Most Outrageous Parties (ENCORE)

Jan 01 2024 48 mins  
It's ball season! Time to call the carriage for your visit to the Gilded Age's greatest parties.