Bodnars Bids and Banter

The holidays came early in this festive episode as Joe, Maureen, Danny, and Tom break down their visit to an elite vintage Christmas show. We're talking $22,000 snowmen, bottle brush trees, mirrored ornaments, and a tree-spinning Regina music box that blew their minds.

They also get serious with a cautionary tale about a client who may have been scammed out of four tackle boxes of gold and Native American jewelry—no contract, no re...

Mike Zapcic is back! The comic book guru and Comic Book Men fan favorite joins Joe and Maureen for an hour of pure pop culture auction chaos. From Avengers #151 to a massive multi-day comic sale, this episode dives deep into collecting, nostalgia, and even a moment when Joe and Maureen told each other to go f* themselves**—and why it actually saved the auction.

Mike also shares how he cut up comic ads as a kid, why encyclopedias st...

In Episode 12, the Bodnar crew goes off the rails in the best way possible—recapping a chaotic team photo shoot, swapping stories of 90s mall culture, and diving deep into the May 22nd Disney + Collectibles Auction featuring Nightmare Before Christmas, Peter Pan, Snow White, and more.

Expect tales of abandoned asylums, creepy estate cleanouts, and the $10,000 Fenton glass piece they accidentally undersold. It’s a wild mix of haunte...

This episode brings the madness! Joe Bodnar and the team share the highs and lows of auction life, including scoring a suitcase of silver coins, surviving a bedpan fight, and dealing with the rollercoaster of post-pandemic antique and art sales.

You’ll hear the real, behind-the-scenes stories of how auctions survive when the market shifts, what happens when customers lose their minds, and the most outrageous dumpster finds we've ev...

This isn’t your average episode—Kevin Smith, creator of Clerks, Mallrats, and Jay and Silent Bob, joins the crew to talk about fandom, nostalgia, and the crazy world of collecting.

We relive the auction that changed everything—when Kevin unearthed a forgotten binder of comic art and partnered with Bodnar’s for a six-figure auction. He shares his honest reaction, what it was like seeing Joe in action for the first time, and how that...

In this episode, we go deep into the wild world of auctions—featuring smutty comic books that sold for thousands, a $5,000 Star Wars box lost and found a year later, and the team’s honest thoughts on online trolls, negative reviews, and shipping disasters.

The crew also opens up about the stress of packing giant pop culture sales, why photographing toys is a nightmare, and how it felt when one of their podcast clips went mini-viral...

This week’s episode is a rollercoaster of auction adventures, shocking stories, and real-world tips. Joe, Maureen, Danny, and Tracy dive into the world of scammy art sales, vintage collectibles, and bizarre behind-the-scenes mishaps (including wasp attacks and misplaced orchids!).

We also preview our upcoming art auction, spotlighting a wild range of items from high-end lithographs to bronzes and Victorian revival pieces. Plus, don...

This episode is one for the books! Join Joe Bodnar, his father, and his son as they share stories from three generations of auctioneers. From the very first Bodnar sale to the massive auctions of today, we take a look at how the business has evolved—and all the chaos that comes with it!

🔥 Topics Covered:

• The first-ever Bodnar auction and how it all started 🏛️
• Crazy auction memories—from stolen goods to unexpected bidding war...

This episode is jam-packed with some of the craziest stories yet! Joe, Maureen, Erica, and Tracy tackle everything from LEGO and Funko Pop trends to bizarre customer interactions—including a flogging incident that left us speechless! We also break down the latest auction results, discuss why some collectibles are skyrocketing, and share behind-the-scenes moments from our biggest sales.

🔥 Topics Covered:

• LEGO madness! How some...

This episode is packed with customer chaos! Joe, Maureen, Janet, Tracy, and Erica dive into the wildest stories from the auction world—including fake names, outrageous customer calls, and one hoarder who called three times a day! Plus, get an exclusive sneak peek at the upcoming comic book auction featuring rare key issues and collectibles.

🔥 Topics Covered:

• Who is Dolores? The fake alias used for difficult customers!
• That ti...

This episode is packed with auction-world chaos! Joe, Maureen, Janet, Tracy, and Erica dive into the reality of fire-damaged antiques, extreme hoarder house cleanouts, and the unexpected collectibles that come from it all. From a jaw-dropping Dresden collection to the debate over saving a historic Freehold Raceway program, this episode is full of auction knowledge, behind-the-scenes stories, and plenty of laughs.

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