Jo's Art History Podcast

Jo McLaughlin

josarthistory@gmail.com

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Booking Overview

Jo’s Art History Podcast, hosted by art historian Jo McLaughlin, makes art history approachable and less elitist. It’s a strong platform for writers, artists, and creators who can connect art movements, works, and symbolism to everyday meaning in a fun, accessible way.

Metrics

Episodes: 121

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Neutral

Location: United Kingdom

YouTube: 386 subscribers

Instagram: 2.8k followers

Contact Information

josarthistory@gmail.com

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Host

Jo McLaughlin - Art historian, writer, and the creator and host of Jos Art History Podcast. She focuses on making art history accessible and engaging for all, with an aim to break down elitism around the subject a...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Art historians, art writers, comedians with art-history expertise, authors of accessible art-history books, and practicing artists with a specific art concept or body of work to discuss (e.g., public-facing themed art projects).
Required Achievements:  
Published book on art history or major art-movement summaries, Artist with a defined project/body of work (e.g., thematic artwork), Public-facing online presence (website and social channels)

Recent Guest Discussions

Verity Babbs - Her Book Translating 50 Key Art Movements Into One-sentence Answers; Humorous Art-history Takeaways Across Renaissance Through Young British Artists

Rebecca Odessa - Artist Labyrinths In Art History; Themes And References Tied To Labyrinth Imagery In Art And Related Works/resources

Recent Topics

Art History, Visual Arts, Art Movements, Christian Iconography, Painting

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Jo's Art History Podcast
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SEASON 5: Welcome to Saints and Their Signifiers!

June 02, 2026

Welcome to Saints and Their Signifiers!Have you ever stood in front of a painting and wondered why that saint is holding a wheel, a sword, or a lamb — and what it all means? You're in the right place.Saints and Their Signifiers is Season 5 of Jo's Art History Podcast, and this time we're doing something a little different. Rather than our usual format, this season is fully thematic — diving deep into one rich subject across every episode: the iconography of Christian saints.We'...

The History of Art (In One Sentence) with Verity Babbs

October 28, 2025

In this episode of Jo’s Art History Podcast, Jo McLaughlin is thrilled to welcome back to the podcast art historian, writer and comedian Verity Babbs, who is here to talk to me about her brand-new book, The History of Art (In One Sentence).The book’s synopsis is as follows:What’s so special about Dutch paintings of cheese? When does Art Nouveau become Art Deco? Why were the Pre-Raphaelites obsessed with gingers? Who thought it was a good idea to put a big dead shark on display? In this book, ...

Labyrinths in Art History with Rebecca Odessa

October 13, 2025

In this episode of Jo’s Art History Podcast, Jo McLaughlin is joined by Rebecca Odessa, to discuss the artist Labyrinths in Art History.Whether you’re an art enthusiast, a history buff, or just curious about the stories behind the masterpieces of the past, this episode is packed with fascinating discussions and fresh perspectives.Guest Details:Rebecca Odessa - Artist based on the Isle of ManFind Rebecca online:Website: http://www.rebeccaodessa.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebeccao...

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