1-800-1800
Booking Overview
Metrics
Episodes: 42
Frequency: Every two weeks
Rating: 4.9/5.0
Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000
Listener location: USA
Instagram: 3.1k followers
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
mandylion@substack.com
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Host
Madeline Porsella - Historian of art and design specializing in nineteenth-century history and culture.
Mabel Taylor - Historian of art and design specializing in nineteenth-century history and culture.
Booking Intelligence
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Recent Guest Discussions
Jessica DeFino - Prince Albert’s Death, Queen Victoria’s Mourning Period, Death Culture, And Unrealistic Beauty Standards In Contemporary Beauty Culture.
Recent Topics
Episodes
1-800-1894: Queen Victoria Woodhull
October 13, 2026
Welcome back to 1-800-1800. This week, we are talking 1894, the year that Victoria Woodhull (Spiritualist medium, Wall Street broker, Presidential candidate, newspaper publisher, etc.) sued the British Museum for harboring libelous material about her. For this special episode we were joined by Alex Sujong Laughlin, podcaster, writer, and co-owner of Defector Media. Alex is the author of the forthcoming book The Talent Cult: Ambition, Visibility, and Power in the Attention Economy, coming 2027...
1-800-Gangs of New York
October 06, 2026
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit mandylion.substack.comWelcome back to 1-800-1800. On this week’s special bonus episode, Madeline and Mabel travel back in time to 2002, and from there head to New York City circa 1846-1863, when violent gangs ruled the town. From the guys that brought you the #MeToo movement, Gangs of New York is an epic historical drama film directed by Martin Scorsese that Madeline has se…
1-800-1872: Abby and the chocolate factory
September 29, 2026
Welcome back to 1-800-1800! This week we are joined by the one and only Abigail Sandler, architect and author of Price Upon Request, a newsletter exploring the role of ornament in our modern lives. Abby delights us with discussion of her favorite building, the Menier Chocolate Factory in Noisiel, France. Designed by Jules Saulnier (1817-1881), the building is distinguished by its iron frame and ornamental brick infill. Listen, like, and subscribe! XoHerman Melville statue in New Bedford.Claud...
Frequently asked questions
How do I get in touch with 1-800-1800?
1-800-1800 is hosted by Madeline Porsella and Mabel Taylor. Its publicly listed email is mandylion@substack.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
What is the email for 1-800-1800?
The publicly listed email for 1-800-1800: mandylion@substack.com.
How many listeners does 1-800-1800 have?
Podseeker estimates 1-800-1800 reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for 1-800-1800?
1-800-1800 typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Writers, cultural critics, historians, authors, and scholars with demonstrated expertise in nineteenth-century history, art, design, literature, or related contemporary cultural subjects. Common among recent guests: Established newsletter or publication. Recent guests include Jessica DeFino.
How hard is it to get booked on 1-800-1800?
Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.
What topics does 1-800-1800 cover?
Recent episodes cover Nineteenth Century, Art History, Literature, Design History, and Cultural History. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
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