We Like Art

Tommy Mavra

We Like Art is A Comedy show about Art. Comedians Tommy Mavra and Manny Muskets take a hilarious, not-so-serious look at history’s greatest artists and their work. Every week they dive blindly into a slide deck curated by their resident art historian (and fellow comedian) Seth Ruddick. With zero background information, Tommy, Manny, and, sometimes, a guest comedian must dissect the artwork, guess the context, and hilariously try to figure out what on earth is going on. As the slides progress, real factual information is slowly revealed—but don't expect a dry lecture. On this show, historical facts, made-up backstories, bizarre non sequiturs, and pure absurdity are all treated with the exact same level of reverence. Whether you are an art lover or someone who can't tell a Warhol from a can of soup, or a Leonardo from a ninja turtle, or a Van Gogh from a van... that goes, pull up a chair. We might not know art, but we definitely like it. New episodes every Tuesday. Subscribe now and never look at art the same way again.

  1. 1d ago

    Frank Frazetta is Nonna's favorite ep 37 with Jake Lipinsky

    Frank Frazetta: monsters, giant mushrooms, ripped Vikings, questionable Egyptian history, and one very expensive painting. On this episode of We Like Art, Tommy Mavra and Manny Muskets welcome comedian Jake Lipinsky to explore the wild world of Frank Frazetta, one of the most influential artists in fantasy and comic book illustration. Known for his legendary Conan the Barbarian artwork, science fiction book covers, powerful warriors, and iconic fantasy paintings, Frazetta helped shape the visual language of modern fantasy art. The guys break down The Secret People, Frazetta’s Egyptian Queen painting, and a muscular, axe-wielding figure that looks like he walked straight out of a heavy metal album cover. Along the way, they discuss comic book history, pulp illustration, fantasy art tropes, mushrooms, mythology, and the surprising story behind a painting that sold for $5.4 million. This is art history for people who would rather laugh at a painting before learning why it matters. Expect questionable art criticism, chaotic historical tangents, and absolutely no guarantee that anyone knows what they’re talking about. https://www.instagram.com/tommymavra/ https://www.instagram.com/mannymuskets/ guest: https://www.instagram.com/jakelipinsky/ Head Historian: https://www.instagram.com/sethruddick/ 🎨 About We Like Art: We Like Art is a comedy podcast about art history where comedians look at famous artists and paintings, ask ridiculous questions, and occasionally learn something along the way. If you love art history, fantasy art, comic books, pop culture, comedy podcasts, and conversations that take unexpected turns, subscribe to We Like Art for more episodes. 👍 Like the video, leave a comment with your favorite Frazetta painting, and subscribe for more comedy meets art history. #WeLikeArt #FrankFrazetta #FantasyArt #ArtHistory #ComedyPodcast chapters: 0:00 Frank Frazetta: The Fantasy Art Legend 1:38 Welcome to We Like Art 2:16 Tommy, Manny, and Guest Comedian Jake Leinsky 5:02 Frank Frazetta’s Self-Portrait 8:27 Guessing the Artist Behind the Fantasy Art 9:33 Monsters, Mushrooms, and a Mysterious Fantasy World 13:05 The Frank Frazetta Name Game 15:04 Giant Mushrooms and the Origins of Fantasy 17:01 Are Mushrooms Secretly Running the World? 19:33 The Secret People: Frazetta’s Famous Sci-Fi Book Cover 21:11 Frank Frazetta’s Early Life and Italian-American Family 22:38 Art School, Baseball, and a Penny per Drawing 26:25 What’s the Next Frazetta Painting? 27:44 Egyptian Queen: Fantasy Art Gets Dramatic 29:14 The Guys Discover Frazetta’s Signature Style 32:52 Rating the Egyptian Queen Painting 34:19 Cleopatra, Assassins, and a Very Confused History Lesson 36:42 The Egyptian Queen Painting’s Real Story 37:09 The $5.4 Million Comic Art Record 39:27 Frazetta’s Early Career in Comic Books 40:40 Is We Like Art Basically an Art History Degree? 41:24 Frank Frazetta, NPR, and the Art of Storytelling 42:17 Frazetta’s Career, Pay Disputes, and Comic Book Industry Drama 43:33 A Detour Through Düsseldorf and Conspiracy Theories 46:45 What Did Frank Frazetta Paint Next? 47:13 A Norse God, a Giant Axe, and Fantasy Art at Full Power 48:08 Does Frazetta’s Art Awaken Your Inner Viking? 49:31 A Mountain of Skeletons and the Ultimate Fantasy Warrior

  2. Oct 29

    John William Waterhouse and the Lady Magic Circles ep 36 w/ Sean O'Shaughnessy

    Welcome to We Like Art — the comedy podcast about art history where we roast the classics, guess what's happening in the paintings, and occasionally learn something. This episode, Tommy Mavra and Manny Muskets are joined by comedian Sean O'Shaughnessy to explore the strange, beautiful, and downright suspicious paintings of British artist John William Waterhouse (1849–1917). From witches drawing magic circles to mysterious women luring sailors toward disaster, Waterhouse's paintings have the guys questioning everything. Is that woman casting a spell? Is that guy in love with himself? Why are all these women so dangerous? And why does every painting look like it belongs on the wall of someone who owns crystals? We break down some of Waterhouse's most famous works, including The Lady of Shalott, The Magic Circle, and Echo and Narcissus, while attempting to make sense of Greek mythology, Arthurian legends, ancient poetry, and the artist's apparent fascination with mysterious women. Along the way, we discuss the story behind Narcissus, the mythology of sirens, the meaning of The Tempest, and whether these paintings are masterpieces or just elaborate fantasy scenarios. If you love art, comedy, weird history, mythology, and comedians confidently getting things wrong, you're in the right place. Subscribe to We Like Art for more comedy about famous artists, bizarre paintings, art history, and the stories behind the world's most recognizable works of art. 👍 Like the video if you enjoy comedy mixed with art history. 💬 Comment below: Which Waterhouse painting would you actually hang in your house? 🔔 Subscribe and join us next week for another episode of We Like Art. #WeLikeArt #JohnWilliamWaterhouse #ArtHistory #ComedyPodcast #ArtComedy https://www.instagram.com/tommymavra/ https://www.instagram.com/mannymuskets/ guest: https://www.instagram.com/seanojokes/ Head Historian: https://www.instagram.com/sethruddick/ 0:00 — John William Waterhouse and the Water Nation 2:27 — Welcome to We Like Art 3:14 — Guest comedian Sean O'Shaughnessy joins the show 5:35 — Meet John William Waterhouse 7:37 — Looking at Waterhouse's portrait 10:15 — The Lady of Shalott: A Witch on a Boat? 18:57 — Revealing the Story Behind The Lady of Shalott 21:21 — Waterhouse's Life and Art History 23:00 — The Magic Circle: Witchcraft or Just a Weird Cooking Show? 29:58 — The Magic Circle Revealed 30:27 — How Much Was This Painting Worth? 38:00 — Echo and Narcissus: A Greek Myth Gets Weird 48:58 — The Story of Narcissus Explained 54:15 — A Mysterious Woman, a Shipwreck, and Greek Mythology 56:19 — The Odyssey, Sirens, and Dangerous Women 1:00:00 — The Guys Investigate a Suspicious Shipwreck 1:02:35 — Waterhouse, Art, and Rap Album Covers 1:06:51 — Miranda and The Tempest: The Final Painting 1:09:29 — What Waterhouse's Paintings Say About Women 1:11:00 — Philadelphia, Comedy, and Mindset University 1:13:07 — Where to Find the Guest 1:13:48 — Like, Comment, and Subscribe

  3. Oct 21

    William Hogarth: The Roast Beef of England ep 34 with Leo Nguyen and Adam Malev

    William Hogarth painted some of the wildest scenes in British art history. In this episode of We Like Art, Tommy Mavra is joined by guest co-host Adam Malev and comedian Leo W. to explore the paintings of 18th-century British artist William Hogarth. Expect art history, questionable historical knowledge, British slander, and plenty of comedy as the crew breaks down Hogarth’s satirical paintings of everyday life. We take a closer look at Hogarth’s self-portrait with his pug, examine the famous *The Roast Beef of Old England (The Gate of Calais)*, and dive into *The March of the Guards to Finchley*—a chaotic scene of British soldiers, questionable military strategy, and some very questionable behavior. Then we explore *Beer Street* and *Gin Lane*, Hogarth’s powerful visual commentary on drinking, poverty, and life in 18th-century London. Can a group of comedians uncover the meaning behind these famous works of art? Or will they get distracted by the meat, the monks, and the absolute chaos? We Like Art is a comedy podcast about art history where comedians look at famous paintings, ask the tough questions, and try to learn something along the way. If you enjoy art history, funny podcasts, famous paintings, weird historical facts, and comedians making sense of the art world, you’re in the right place. 👍 Like the video if you enjoyed it. 🔔 Subscribe to We Like Art for more comedy, art history, and questionable expertise. 💬 Tell us in the comments: which artist should we cover next? https://www.instagram.com/tommymavra/ https://www.instagram.com/mannymuskets/ guest cohost: https://www.instagram.com/makevcomedy/ guest: https://www.instagram.com/leonguyencomedy/ Head Historian: https://www.instagram.com/sethruddick/ #WilliamHogarth #ArtHistory #ComedyPodcast chapters: 0:00 William Hogarth: one of the “good Brits” 2:23 Welcome to We Like Art 3:32 Comedian Leo W. joins the show 7:19 William Hogarth’s self-portrait and his pug 11:11 Exploring Hogarth’s painting of British life 22:04 Revealing the painting: The Roast Beef of Old England 22:21 The Gate of Calais and the story behind the painting 27:03 Hogarth’s early life and artistic career 29:02 More British street life and historical chaos 40:45 The March of the Guards to Finchley 42:05 Why King George II rejected Hogarth’s painting 45:34 Art, satire, and making fun of the king 48:41 Beer Street and Gin Lane 51:17 Gin Lane, poverty, and the gin craze 56:27 Beer Street vs. Gin Lane: Hogarth’s social satire 1:01:04 Hogarth’s personal life and legacy 1:04:05 What did we learn about William Hogarth? 1:04:53 Wrapping up and finding the comedians

  4. Oct 15

    Rembrandt’s Affairs, Big Feathers, & Dramatic Lighting ep 34 w Seamus Millar

    https://www.instagram.com/tommymavra/ https://www.instagram.com/mannymuskets/ guest: https://www.instagram.com/shamblesmurph/ Head Historian: https://www.instagram.com/sethruddick/ On this episode of We Like Art, comedians Tommy Mavra and Manny Muskets dive headfirst into the world of Rembrandt van Rijn, the legendary Dutch Golden Age painter, with absolutely no idea what they're looking at. Joining them is guest comedian Seamus Miller, as the guys attempt to make sense of some of Rembrandt's most fascinating, disturbing, and downright confusing paintings. From dramatic portraits and oversized feathered hats to a 17th-century anatomy lesson that makes everyone question the medical profession, nothing is safe from the comedians' commentary. The guys debate Rembrandt's artistic genius, roast his portraits, invent ridiculous backstories, and discover the surprisingly messy personal life behind one of history's most famous artists. Along the way, they explore Rembrandt's rise to fame, his life in Amsterdam, his relationships, and the stories behind paintings like The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp and Bathsheba at Her Bath. They even discuss Christ in the Storm on the Sea of Galilee, the famous Rembrandt painting stolen from the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. Will Tommy, Manny, and Seamus finally understand why Rembrandt is considered a master of art history? Or will they decide that painting portraits for a living is the most Dutch thing imaginable? Featuring art history, stand-up comedy, bizarre historical facts, questionable art criticism, and plenty of completely unqualified opinions, this is art appreciation for people who would rather laugh than sit through a lecture. 🎨 ABOUT WE LIKE ART We Like Art is a comedy podcast where comedians Tommy Mavra and Manny Muskets take a hilarious, not-so-serious look at history's greatest artists and their work. Every week, they blindly explore a slide deck curated by resident art historian and comedian Seth Ruddick. With zero background information, the hosts and their comedian guests guess what they're seeing while real art history slowly comes into focus. No boring lectures. No art degree required. Just great artists, strange paintings, questionable interpretations, and comedy. 👍 ENJOYED THE EPISODE? Subscribe to We Like Art for more comedy about art history, famous painters, bizarre historical stories, and the world's greatest works of art. 🔔 New episodes every Tuesday! #Rembrandt #ArtHistory #ComedyPodcast CHAPTERS 00:00 Rembrandt: The Dutch Master Nobody Can Remember 01:51 Welcome to We Like Art 02:37 Guest Comedian Sheamus Miller Joins the Show 08:36 Rembrandt's Portraits and the Mystery of the Giant Feather 12:38 Dutch Military Fashion and Art Criticism 18:31 The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp 25:07 How Rembrandt Landed a Major Art Commission 28:26 A Portrait That Looks Like a Horror Movie 34:17 Rembrandt's Rise to Fame and Life as a Painter 40:30 Rembrandt, His Portraits, and His Personal Life 42:11 Marriage, Money, and Romantic Drama 54:45 Bathsheba at Her Bath and More Rembrandt Controversy 1:04:05 The Missing Rembrandt and the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Heist

  5. Oct 7

    Mary Cassatt Disappoints Her Rich Dad ep 32 w/ Zack Hammond.

    Mary Cassatt, babies, breastfeeding, Paris, Pennsylvania, rich people, and a group of comedians trying to figure out what the hell is happening in these paintings. This week on We Like Art, Tommy Mavra and Manny dive into the life and artwork of Mary Cassatt — the American-born artist who spent much of her career in France and became known for her paintings of women, mothers, and children. With comedian Zack Hammond joining the show, we talk about Cassatt's childhood, her family, growing up in Pennsylvania, becoming an artist in a time when that wasn't exactly encouraged for women, and her decision to leave America and move to Paris. We talk about Cassatt's struggles as an artist, her time in Paris, the difficulty of selling her work in America, the Great Chicago Fire and the paintings she lost, wealthy families and the expectations placed on women, and the challenges women faced trying to build careers in the art world. This is Mary Cassatt explained the We Like Art way — part art history, part comedy podcast, and part three people staring at famous paintings while confidently getting things wrong. If you like Mary Cassatt, Impressionism, art history, famous paintings, women's art history, American artists, French art, 19th-century art, museums, comedy podcasts, stand-up comedy, or watching comedians try to understand famous artwork, you're in the right place. This is We Like Art — the comedy podcast about art history where we look at famous artists and artworks, ask the tough questions, make terrible guesses, and occasionally learn something. Subscribe to We Like Art for more art history, famous artists, paintings, museums, comedy, and questionable interpretations. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 — Mary Cassatt: Like a Cassette Tape 1:34 — Welcome to We Like Art 2:31 — We need help understanding Mary Cassatt 2:46 — Meet comedian Zack Hammond 3:50 — Getting to know the guest 5:00 — Why are we talking about Mary Cassatt? 7:00 — Who was Mary Cassatt? 10:00 — Mary Cassatt and Pennsylvania 13:00 — Growing up and becoming an artist 16:00 — Women trying to become artists in the 1800s 20:00 — Cassatt leaves America for Paris 24:00 — Mary Cassatt in Paris 28:00 — Cassatt's artistic career 32:00 — Let's look at the paintings 34:20 — Mothers, babies and breastfeeding 35:00 — Why is this baby so damn big? 36:00 — Mary Cassatt's paintings of women and children 38:00 — What are we actually looking at? 40:00 — Cassatt's family didn't exactly support her career 41:18 — Cassatt's move to Paris 42:00 — Trying to sell her paintings in America 42:36 — The Great Chicago Fire 43:05 — Cassatt gets a commission and travels to Italy 45:00 — Another Mary Cassatt painting 46:00 — We attempt to identify the artwork 47:25 — Is this David again? 50:00 — More Mary Cassatt and art history 52:00 — Women, motherhood and domestic life 55:00 — Looking closer at Cassatt's artwork 58:00 — The weirdest art history discussion yet 1:00:00 — More questionable interpretations 1:02:00 — Back to Mary Cassatt 1:04:00 — Cassatt, family and expectations 1:06:00 — Why did Mary Cassatt paint women and children? 1:08:00 — Our extremely questionable Mary Cassatt analysis 1:10:00 — Final thoughts on Mary Cassatt 1:12:00 — Like, subscribe and support We Like Art #WeLikeArt #MaryCassatt #Cassatt #ArtHistory #Impressionism #ImpressionistArt #WomenArtists #AmericanArt #FrenchArt #ArtHistoryComedy #ComedyPodcast #ArtPodcast #FamousPaintings #19thCenturyArt #ArtComedy #standupcomedy https://www.instagram.com/tommymavra/ https://www.instagram.com/mannymuskets/ guest: https://www.instagram.com/zwhcomic/ Head Historian: https://www.instagram.com/sethruddick/

  6. Sep 30

    Eugène Delacroix: Boobs, Death & Revolution | We Like Art ep 32 w/ Hesam Torr

    Eugène Delacroix, French Romanticism, the French Revolution, Iran, Persia, Farsi, the Ayatollah, Napoleon, Lord Byron, and one very famous painting where everybody is apparently staring at the same thing. This week on We Like Art, Tommy Mavra and Manny dive into the art and life of Eugène Delacroix, one of the most important painters of the French Romantic movement. With Hesam Torr joining the conversation, we explore Delacroix, his paintings, French history, revolution, and the surprisingly wide-ranging connections that take the conversation from 19th-century France to Iran, Persia, Farsi, and the Ayatollah. We take a look at Delacroix's famous paintings, including The Death of Sardanapalus and Liberty Leading the People, while attempting to figure out what is actually happening in these paintings before the art history lesson inevitably goes off the rails. Along the way, the conversation gets into Persian and Iranian history and culture, what it means to speak Farsi, Iran's modern political history, the Ayatollah, and Hassan's perspective on Iran and growing up Iranian. The result is part art history podcast, part comedy podcast, part completely unexpected trip through French and Persian history. We also talk about Delacroix's childhood, his family, his connections to French politics and royalty, Lord Byron's influence on his work, Napoleon, the French Revolution, the July Revolution, and the story behind Liberty Leading the People. And because this is We Like Art, we spend a suspicious amount of time discussing nipples, bad French fashion, One Piece, the Statue of Liberty, revolutionaries, French history, Persian history, and whether anyone on the battlefield actually knows what they're doing. If you like art history, famous paintings, Eugène Delacroix, French Romanticism, French history, Iranian history, Persian culture, Farsi, Iran, Napoleon, Lord Byron, comedy podcasts, stand-up comedy, weird historical facts, or watching comedians try to understand paintings, you're in the right place. This is We Like Art — the comedy podcast about art history where we look at famous artists and artworks, ask the tough questions, get some of the answers wrong, and occasionally learn something. Subscribe to We Like Art for more art history, famous artists, paintings, sculptures, history, comedy, and completely questionable interpretations. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 — Who the hell is Eugène Delacroix? 1:21 — The new portrait prediction system 2:00 — Welcome to We Like Art 2:50 — Meet the guest 8:02 — Delacroix's portrait: the man, the mustache, the legend 9:38 — Who actually was Eugène Delacroix? 18:01 — What is happening in this painting? 19:00 — Huns, revolutions and completely incorrect history 22:09 — Napoleon, French revolutions and Marie Antoinette 24:00 — Renaming famous paintings 25:00 — When art history goes completely off the rails 30:05 — Delacroix's family history gets complicated 31:02 — Was Delacroix actually a nepo baby? 32:00 — Delacroix's early life and career 39:00 — Delacroix, David and the questionable Renaissance/Romantic art universe 40:38 — The Death of Sardanapalus 41:04 — Lord Byron and the story behind Sardanapalus 41:34 — Delacroix and the Philadelphia Art Museum 42:00 — France, England and the great "boot vs. trunk" debate 45:00 — Iran, Persian history and an unexpected detour 46:02 — The Ayatollah, Farsi and Iranian history 46:46 — We Like Art commercial break 49:17 — Delacroix's family connections and artistic career 50:00 — Was Delacroix a nepo baby? 51:13 — More art, more death, more questionable interpretations 52:00 — Delacroix and the French Revolution 52:27 — One Piece meets Delacroix 53:00 — French fashion gets roasted 54:25 — Liberty Leading the People 54:41 — "Free the Nipple": our completely accurate art history analysis 55:00 — Who is the woman with the flag? 55:53 — The French Revolution explained badly 56:00 — Napoleon enters the conversation 1:01:19 — Revolution, history and rewriting the past 1:02:10 — Liberty Leading the People finally gets identified 1:02:20 — The July Revolution and King Charles X 1:03:00 — French Revolution meets Persian history 1:06:47 — Our review of Liberty Leading the People 1:07:00 — Is Delacroix's most famous painting actually propaganda? 1:07:40 — The Mindset University price goes up 1:08:00 — Final thoughts on Delacroix 1:11:27 — Guest plugs his podcast 1:12:08 — Like, subscribe and support We Like Art 1:13:04 — See you next week #WeLikeArt #EugeneDelacroix #Delacroix #ArtHistory #FrenchRomanticism #Romanticism #LibertyLeadingThePeople #DeathOfSardanapalus #FrenchRevolution #Iran #Persia #PersianHistory #Farsi #IranianHistory #Ayatollah #Napoleon #LordByron #ArtHistoryComedy #ComedyPodcast #ArtPodcast #FamousPaintings #FrenchHistory #StandUpComedy

  7. Sep 23

    Donatello Entitled, Lazy, Son of a She Donkey ep 31 with Greg Williams Jr

    Donatello, Renaissance sculpture, Judith, Holofernes, David, Goliath, the Medici, and a whole lot of terrible art history guesses. This week on We Like Art, Tommy Mavra and Manny dive into the world of Donatello — one of the major artists of the Italian Renaissance — with comedian Greg Williams Jr. joining the chaos. What starts as a serious attempt to learn about Renaissance art quickly turns into a comedy breakdown of Donatello's sculptures, biblical stories, Renaissance nudity, bronze statues, David and Goliath, Judith and Holofernes, the Medici family, Michelangelo, and the eternal question: why did Renaissance artists keep making so many naked dudes? And Who was the Kanye West of the Renaissance? We look at Donatello's artwork and try to figure out what we're actually looking at before the history lesson catches up with us. Along the way, we compare Donatello's David to Michelangelo's famous David, talk about the first freestanding nude statue produced since antiquity, and discover just how much chaos can be found in Renaissance art history. If you like art history, Renaissance art, funny podcasts, stand-up comedy, weird historical facts, museum conversations, or watching comedians attempt to understand famous works of art, you're in the right place. This is We Like Art — the comedy podcast about art history where we look at famous artwork, ask dumb questions, learn something occasionally, and try very hard to like art. Subscribe to We Like Art for more comedy, art history, artists, paintings, sculptures, and completely questionable interpretations. Timestamps: 0:00 — Donatello or Donato? We already have a problem 2:00 — Welcome to We Like Art 3:10 — Comedian Greg Williams Jr. joins the show 3:44 — Donatello's possible self-portrait 3:56 — The "Miracle of the She Donkey" 7:43 — What are we looking at next? 8:37 — First look at Judith and Holofernes 9:35 — Is it Joan of Arc, the Virgin Mary, or something else? 13:18 — Judith, Goliath, David... we're getting confused 16:35 — The Judith reveal 16:56 — The Medici and Renaissance art 17:22 — Judith and the assassination of Holofernes 17:45 — Donatello's bronze sculpture and the missing gold 20:24 — Why bronze looks so good 22:00 — Time for the next artwork 22:22 — Donatello's childhood and Florence 24:12 — Donatello's teenage criminal record 25:17 — Filippo Brunelleschi: the Kanye West of the Renaissance? 29:56 — Another Donatello sculpture enters the chat 32:41 — Is that Judith again? 35:01 — David and Goliath reveal 35:27 — David, King Saul and the biblical backstory 36:03 — Donatello did David before Michelangelo 37:25 — How tall was Goliath? 39:50 — Donatello's David vs. Michelangelo's David 45:52 — What horrifying sculpture are we looking at next? 46:27 — Another mystery Renaissance figure 47:25 — Is it David again? 51:14 — Commercial break / We Like Art gets weird 52:06 — The world's greatest dinosaur art commercial 55:14 — One more sassy boy with a sword 55:23 — Wait... another David? 56:05 — Donatello's famous bronze David 56:17 — The first freestanding nude statue since antiquity 57:04 — David's extremely questionable behavior 58:02 — Donatello's David and the Medici 58:42 — The finale 58:50 — David with a boner 1:00:00 — Ranking the Ninja Turtle artists 1:03:32 — What kind of art do we actually like? 1:09:24 — Calling all art historians 1:14:48 — Subscribe to We Like Art #WeLikeArt #ArtHistory #Donatello #RenaissanceArt #Renaissance #ArtHistoryComedy #ComedyPodcast #ArtPodcast #DonatelloDavid #DavidAndGoliath #JudithAndHolofernes #Medici #Michelangelo #Sculpture #FunnyPodcast #StandUpComedy https://www.instagram.com/tommymavra/ https://www.instagram.com/mannymuskets/ guest: https://www.instagram.com/gregwilliamsjr/ Head Historian: https://www.instagram.com/sethruddick/

  8. Sep 16

    Michelangelo: Art, Beef & Questionable Life Choices ep 30 W/Tony from Hack the Movies

    Michelangelo is one of the most famous artists in history — but what happens when you put his greatest works in front of three comedians who know just enough about art to be dangerous? In this episode of **We Like Art**, Tommy, Manny, and special guest **Tony from Hack the Movies** take a completely unqualified journey through the life and work of **Michelangelo**, one of the defining artists of the Italian Renaissance. We talk about Michelangelo's early life, his connection to marble, his rivalry with Raphael, and some of his most famous masterpieces, including **Madonna of the Stairs, the Pietà, David, the Sistine Chapel, and The Last Judgment**. Along the way, we attempt to understand Renaissance art, Biblical imagery, artistic anatomy, and why Michelangelo apparently couldn't stop putting extremely muscular people everywhere. Naturally, things get increasingly ridiculous. If you love **art history, Renaissance art, Michelangelo, famous paintings and sculptures, comedy podcasts, movie discussions, or watching people confidently get things wrong**, this one's for you. 🎨 **Featuring:** Tony from Hack the Movies 🎬 **We Like Art** — where we look at great art, ask tough questions, and learn... occasionally. ### CHAPTERS 00:00 — Michelangelo's Extremely Long Name 01:32 — Welcome to We Like Art 03:21 — Meet Tony from Hack the Movies 06:54 — Fan Art, Shaq & Captain America 10:53 — A Portrait of Michelangelo 13:36 — Tony Tries to Figure Out Our Art Process 14:05 — Madonna of the Stairs 16:01 — Biblical Foreshadowing & the "Judean Stoop" 19:17 — Michelangelo's First Sculpture 20:49 — Michelangelo's Early Life & Family 25:10 — The Pietà 29:21 — The Pietà: Marble, Detail & Michelangelo's Signature 32:08 — Michelangelo vs. Raphael 35:23 — Art Podcast Production Problems 39:40 — David 42:00 — David, Goliath & Renaissance Anatomy 43:21 — Why Michelangelo's David Is So Famous 49:55 — Michelangelo's Poetry 51:51 — Commercial Break & More Art 53:25 — The Sistine Chapel 59:30 — The Last Judgment 01:04:17 — Michelangelo's Massive Final Judgment 01:11:19 — Christian Movies, Horror & The Prophecy 01:14:09 — Tony Talks Hack the Movies 01:16:50 — Where to Find Tony & Manny 01:19:28 — That's a Wrap 👍 **LIKE** the video if you enjoyed the art, the history, or the complete lack of qualifications. 💬 **COMMENT:** What's your favorite Michelangelo artwork — **David, the Pietà, the Sistine Chapel, or something else?** 🔔 **SUBSCRIBE** to We Like Art for more art history, famous artists, masterpieces, bad guesses, and questionable cultural analysis. 🎬 **Check out Tony and Hack the Movies** for more movie reviews and movie discussions. Tony specifically points viewers toward Hack the Movies on YouTube in the episode. #Michelangelo #ArtHistory #RenaissanceArt #SistineChapel #David #Pieta #WeLikeArt #ArtHistoryComedy #Renaissance #ArtPodcast #HackTheMovies https://www.instagram.com/tommymavra/ https://www.instagram.com/mannymuskets/ Guest: Tony from Hack the Movies: https://www.youtube.com/@HackTheMovies/featured https://www.instagram.com/hack_the_movies Phone Guest: Joey C https://www.youtube.com/@OfficialJoeyC/featured Head Historian: https://www.instagram.com/sethruddick/

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We Like Art is A Comedy show about Art. Comedians Tommy Mavra and Manny Muskets take a hilarious, not-so-serious look at history’s greatest artists and their work. Every week they dive blindly into a slide deck curated by their resident art historian (and fellow comedian) Seth Ruddick. With zero background information, Tommy, Manny, and, sometimes, a guest comedian must dissect the artwork, guess the context, and hilariously try to figure out what on earth is going on. As the slides progress, real factual information is slowly revealed—but don't expect a dry lecture. On this show, historical facts, made-up backstories, bizarre non sequiturs, and pure absurdity are all treated with the exact same level of reverence. Whether you are an art lover or someone who can't tell a Warhol from a can of soup, or a Leonardo from a ninja turtle, or a Van Gogh from a van... that goes, pull up a chair. We might not know art, but we definitely like it. New episodes every Tuesday. Subscribe now and never look at art the same way again.

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    Tommy Mavra
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    2026
  • Episodes
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