Spink Insider: The Podcast Where History is Valued
Spink, the globally-renowned collectables auction house with over 350 years of heritage, is proud to announce the launch of its first-ever podcast: The Spink Insider.
Building on the success of its long-running Insider magazine, this new audio series brings listeners behind the scenes of the collecting world, from rare Coins and iconic Military Medals to Banknotes, Stamps, and the passionate Collectors who pursue them.
Hosted not by an external presenter but by the experts themselves, The Spink Insider offers candid, engaging conversations between Spink’s own specialists and special guests from across the worlds of Stamps, Coins, Banknotes and Military Medals, uncovering the stories, surprises, and deep knowledge that rarely make it to the saleroom floor.
The podcast is rich in storytelling and expertise and invites listeners into an unexpected and engaging side of the collecting world, its personalities, and the stories behind some of the great rarities - a mix of history, humanity, and curiosity.
Episodes
22 episodes
Albania: The Unknown Border Between East and West - Episode 20
In this episode of the Spink Insider Podcast, Giuseppe Razza and Fernando Martínezexplore the remarkable world of Albanian postal history and hidden stories carried across one of Europe’s most complex frontiers.Far beyond stamps as obje...
Minting an Icon: The Birth of Britannia - Episode 19
At the Restoration court of Charles II, few figures were more talked about than Frances Stuart. Celebrated for her beauty and closely watched by the King and his circle, she navigated a world where visibility brought both opportunity and risk.<...
MEDALS ROUNDTABLE: Orders, Decorations and Medals | April 2026
The Spink Medals department is back for another exciting roundtable. Each specialist talks us through the selected highlight lots of the auction and shares the fascinating stories behind them. As always, bringing our catalogue to life in the mo...
To Have, To Play, To Keep: The Art of Collecting Comics, Vinyl & Videogames - Episode 18
There are collectors who preserve, and those who live with what they love.In this episode, Tim Robson returns, joined by Will Robson - comic artist and avid collector. Together, they wander through the world of comic books: what draws p...
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Episode 17: The People Behind the Medals
In this episode of the Spink Insider Podcast, Head of Medals Marcus Budgen returns alongside medal specialist Robert Wilde-Evans for a thoughtful and personal conversation about how they both found their way into the world of military medals.
Episode 16: How to Spot Valuable Jewellery: Hidden Gems Uncovered
What might be hiding in your jewellery box?In this episode, Spink Specialists Ella Mackenzie and Tim Robson explore how to assess the value of jewellery. From antique rings and signed pieces to gemstones and even family heirlooms, they ...
Episode 14: Forging a Nation: Banknotes, Betrayal and the Greatest Financial Fraud in Portugal
The Spink Insider returns with a story of ambition, audacity and one of the most extraordinary financial frauds of the twentieth century. In this episode, Arnas Savickas is joined by long-time friend of Spink, author and banknote s...
Episode 15: Davidoff’s Asia CEO Laurent de Rougemont interviewed by Spink CEO Olivier Stocker
All you always wanted to know about cigars without daring to ask.From a family tobacconist in Geneva to one of the world’s most respected cigar houses, Davidoff’s story is rooted in time, terroir and craftsmanship.In this episod...
Episode 13: Echoes of Empire: Sierra Leone’s Philatelic Legacy, with Majed Halawi
In this episode, we turn our attention to stamps and stories shaped by empire, identity and memory. Josh Barber, Head of Stamps, is joined by world-renowned philatelist and author Majed Halawi to explore Sierra Leone's extraordinar...
Spink Roundtable: Orders, Decorations & Medals | November 2025
Step behind the scenes with the Spink Medals department in this brand-new Roundtable. Each specialists dives into their favourite lot of the auction and shares the fascinating stories and surprises behind them, bringing the catalogue to life in...
Episode 12: England's Forgotten King
In this glittering episode, our Head of Coins Gregory Edmund is joined by the renowned historian Professor David Carpenter for an extraordinary deep dive into one of the most enigmatic objects in English numismatic history: the Henry III Gold P...
Episode 11: Three Medals, Three Stories: A Collector's Journey feat. Special Guest Owain Raw-Rees
In this charming and illuminating episode, we are joined by Marcus Budgen, Head of Medals & Special Commissions, and Owain Raw-Rees, long-time friend, collaborator, author and passionate collector.Together, they explore the world of...
Episode 10: The Halloween Edition-Myth and History through Collectables
In this Halloween special, Arnas (Global Banknotes Coordinator) and Axel (Head of Ancient Coins) explore the curious crossroads between history, folklore, and collecting. From coins that cross the River Styx to banknotes featuring myths, they u...
Episode 9: The Watches That Won Trafalgar: Three Men, Three Watches, Three Stories
Time was everything at Trafalgar. As cannon fire echoed across the sea and the fate of Europe hung in the balance, three gold pocket watches ticket steadily on. One in the pocket of Admiral Lord Nelson, another with Admiral Cuthbert Collingwood...
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Episode 8: First Class Stories—Conversations from the Stamp Department
From postmarks to pop culture, the world of stamps has always delivered more than just postage. In this episode, Josh Barber and Tom Fell - our Heads of the Stamp Department, explore why collectors are drawn to these miniature works of art, tra...
Episode 7: Fortunes and Forgeries: When Money Becomes Art
Step into the fascinating world of paper money with Arnas Savickas, our Head of Banknotes at Spink, and leading expert and banknote dealer Simon Narbeth. Together, uncover the remarkable history of banknotes: how they first emerge...
Episode 6: All That Glitters
Gold has captivated humanity for thousands of years. From the treasures of Tutankhamun to the myth of El Dorado, from Roman coins that carried emperors' faces across empires to modern currencies shaped by golden imagery. In this epi...
Episode 5: Royal Correspondence—Secrets and Scandal from Napoleon to the Windsors
From Napoleon's resilience to Queen Elizabeth's royal portrait, the written word has preserved some of the most intimate fragments of history. In this episode, Head of GB Stamps-Thomas Fell and Senior Specialist-Ian Shapiro open...
Episode 4: Rebel Emperors of Britannia: The Story of Carausius, Allectus and their Coinage
In AD 286, a highly capable Roman general named Carausius rebelled against the imperial regime and set up his own empire in Britannia. The so-called “arch-pirate” ruled over Britain, parts of Northern France and Belgium, repelled a major invasi...
Episode 3: Objects of History: From Admiral Nelson's Bloodstained Purse to Typhoon Pilots
In this episode, we uncover the stories behind Admiral Nelson's greatest objects, including his bloodstained purse from Trafalgar, the legendary Jacobean Cup, and the extraordinary objects that shaped history. Hosted by Senior Specialist Tim Ro...
Episode 2: Copper Noses & Royal Roses: Queen Mary and Tudor Coinage
Step back into the magnificent world of the Tudors, as special guest Dr. Peter Stiffel joins our Head of Coins, Gregory Edmund to discuss and explore the life and legacy of Queen Mary I. In this episode, we uncover why her reign rem...
Episode 1: The Man Behind the Medal: Stories of the Victoria Cross.
Welcome to our first episode of Spink Insider: The Podcast Where History is Valued. In this episode, Arnas Savickas (Global Coordinator Banknotes), and Robert Wilde-Evans (Medals Specialist) take us through the stories of the Victoria ...