Bodnars Bids and Banter
Step into the thrilling world of auctions with Bodnar’s Bids and Banter! Join auctioneer extraordinaire Joe Bodnar and his lively crew as they take you behind the scenes of one of the busiest auction houses around. From rare collectibles and antique treasures to quirky finds and jaw-dropping deals, each episode showcases the excitement of the bidding wars and the stories behind the items up for grabs. With Joe’s quick wit and infectious energy, the show blends the fast-paced action of live auctions with heartwarming tales, unexpected surprises, and plenty of laughs. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or just curious about the thrill of the chase, Bodnar’s Bids and Banter is your ticket to the ultimate auction adventure!
Episodes
In this hilarious Thanksgiving special, Joe, Maureen, and Matt share stories from band competitions, benefit auctions, and school chaos. Matt talks about becoming a two-time state champion, MetLife Stadium memories, and the unexpected drama behind marching band competitions.
Joe and Maureen recount years of benefit auction adventures—from elegant museum galas to small-town fundraisers gone wrong. They also dive into parenting, PTO ...
Joe and Maureen share hilarious and heartfelt stories about marching band life, late-night competitions, and the chaos of being band parents. From cheerleading and drumlines to the “hot dog band” debate, it’s nostalgia and noise all rolled into one!
Then, they shift gears into the world of hoarding and estate cleanouts, recalling wild finds, packed basements, and the importance of knowing when to sell. Joe wraps with an exclusive p...
Joe and Maureen celebrate 10 years together and share how a casual visit to a produce auction turned into a 400-pumpkin buying spree. From pumpkin bidding wars to a full-blown front-yard pumpkin stand, it’s a hilarious look at the Bodnars’ endless creativity.
They also discuss their annual yard sale, upcycling success stories, and how they’ve turned leftovers into profit. Joe breaks down the record highs in gold and silver, explain...
From auction law debates to flatware fiascos, this episode covers the highs and lows of live auctioneering. The team unpacks Mecum’s controversial “sold then reopened” moment, recalls sterling and jewelry mistakes, and shares fan mail about flipping rare stamps into thousands.
Joe tells wild stories of chasing down a buyer at the Golden Nugget flea market and publicly calling out thieves mid-auction. The episode closes with details...
From over-the-top surprise parties to Cape May near-disasters, this episode is packed with wild stories. Joe and the crew dream up their own Mummers troupe, share hilarious memories of antique shows and video store rentals, and talk about family rivalries at yard sales.
They also preview the upcoming two-day October auction featuring the extraordinary collection of Amel Wojcik: Chinese export porcelain, museum-quality antiquities, ...
In this special family edition, Joe Bodnar welcomes three generations of Bodnars to the mic! Together they share stories of Elvis Presley, Graceland trips, unforgettable weddings, and the golden years of Bodnar’s Auctions.
They recall scooters and hoverboards in the Expo Center, VHS recordings of old auctions, and the family’s classic 1996 Lincoln Town Car (complete with a movie cameo). Plus, Joe’s son Matthew “Maddie B” sets his s...
This week’s episode goes down the rabbit hole—literally! From planning a surprise Alice in Wonderland–themed party 🎉 to discovering our brand-new auction mascot Gavilton the Bear 🐻, it’s one of the wildest episodes yet.
Joe, Erica, Danny, and Tracy dive into everything from furry culture, mascot salaries, and AI creativity to the importance of detailed cataloging in auctions. Plus—get a sneak peek at next week’s incredible 800-pi...
A mascot is born! In this episode, Joe, Erica, Danny, and Tracy unveil the latest (and furriest) member of the Bodnar’s crew: Gavelton the Bear! 🐻 From party prep and pop culture tangents to smart AI tools changing the way they catalog, it's another hilarious and insightful week at the auction house.
Also in this episode:
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AI tools vs. manual photo editing 📸
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Why auction descriptions and transparency matter more than ever
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What happens when you hand the mic to the “rookies”? You get the most chaotic, hilarious, and surprisingly heartfelt episode yet.
Joe, Maureen, Danny, Tracy, and Tom dive into:
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How they ended up at Bodnar’s
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Why physical therapy is saving Joe’s neck (literally)
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Confessions about stuffed animals, hoarding pillows, and Star Trek loyalty
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And yes… multiple stories about nude beaches (again, yep—really)
Plus: why vinta...
Snow globes, yard sales, haunted t-shirts, and a whole lot of banter! In this episode, Joe, Maureen, and Erica break down the massive success of the latest Disney auction—complete with $1,100 snow globes and $100-an-inch figurines.
We dive into the mystery of why people keep ghosting us on t-shirt lots, share our favorite toy memories (yes, the baby dinosaur from Dinosaurs is back), and get weird with tongue ring mishaps and questi...
What do Google reviews, vintage jewelry, and blown-out sound systems have in common? Apparently, everything.
Joe, Maureen, Danny, and Janet are back with an unfiltered episode about customer feedback manipulation, tech scams, and the upcoming 500+ lot jewelry sale packed with antique, Deco, and costume pieces.
There’s also a lot of reminiscing—from early auction days with 200 jewelry showcases to sound systems that could shake a st...
🎙️ Bodnar’s Bids and Banter Podcast - Episode 15: Live Auctions, Real Estate, and VIP Bidding with Max Spann Jr.
In Episode 15, Joe and Maureen sit down with Max Spann Jr.—real estate auction powerhouse, past president of the NJSSA, and longtime friend of the show—for a candid conversation about the future of auctions.
They reminisce about auctioning million-dollar farms, launching VIP bidder programs, and the chaotic (but fun) da...
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...
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