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Audacious with Chion Wolf

Who knew antiquing could be such a rush? The producers of Antiques Roadshow

By Chion Wolf,
Jessica Severin de Martinez, Catie Talarski
Published February 24, 2022 at 2:27 PM EST
Helen Hayes's Verdura for Chanel Cuff, ca. 1930
1 of 13  — Helen Hayes's Verdura for Chanel Cuff, ca. 1930
Helen Hayes's Verdura for Chanel Cuff, ca. 1930
Antiques Roadshow, (c) WGBH 2022 / WGBH
Actress Helen Hayes appealed to a senate immigration subcommittee to approve legislation to admit 20,000 German refugee children into the United States. She is pictured with Senator Robert F. Wagner, left, of New York, and Rep. Edith Nourse Rogers, right, of Massachusetts. (April 20, 1939) She is wearing the Chanel cuff on her right wrist, which was appraised for $100,000-$150,000 on Antiques Roadshow.
2 of 13  — Actress Helen Hayes appealed to a senate immigration subcommittee to approve legislation to admit 20,000 German refugee children into the United States. She is pictured with Senator Robert F. Wagner, left, of New York, and Rep. Edith Nourse Rogers, right, of Massachusetts. (April 20, 1939) She is wearing the Chanel cuff on her right wrist, which was appraised for $100,000-$150,000 on Antiques Roadshow.
Actress Helen Hayes appealed to a senate immigration subcommittee to approve legislation to admit 20,000 German refugee children into the United States. She is pictured with Senator Robert F. Wagner, left, of New York, and Rep. Edith Nourse Rogers, right, of Massachusetts. (April 20, 1939) She is wearing the Chanel cuff on her right wrist, which was appraised for $100,000-$150,000 on Antiques Roadshow.
Harris & Ewing / U.S. Library Of Congress
Marsha Bemko photo by Meredith Nierman for GBH, (c) WGBH 2022
3 of 13  — Marsha Bemko photo by Meredith Nierman for WBGH, (c) WGBH 2022.jpg
Antiques Roadshow Execcutive Producer Marsha Bemko. Antiques Roadshow tour at Mount Washington Omni Resort in New Hampshire on September 2, 2021.
Meredith Nierman for WBGH, (c) WGBH 2022
Laura Woolley is the President of The Collector's Lab, appraising properties of pop culture, celebrity, and entertainment.
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Laura Woolley is the President of The Collector's Lab, appraising properties of pop culture, celebrity, and entertainment.
Katherine Nelson Hall for GBH, (c) WGBH 2022
Scott Cunningham, owner of Antiques on the Farmington, shows Chion Wolf around the shop.
5 of 13  — Antiques on the Farmington
Scott Cunningham, owner of Antiques on the Farmington, shows Chion Wolf around the shop.
Tyler Russell / Connecticut Public
Chion Wolf and Scott Cunningham, owner of Antiques on the Farmington, turn from a case of jewelry to compare their personal adornments.
6 of 13  — Antiques on the Farmington
Chion Wolf and Scott Cunningham, owner of Antiques on the Farmington, turn from a case of jewelry to compare their personal adornments.
Tyler Russell / Connecticut Public
What is an antique? For some, this unopened six pack of "BEER" from the 1984 Indianapolis 500 is collectible enough to qualify.
7 of 13  — Antiques on the Farmington
What is an antique? For some, this unopened six pack of "BEER" from the 1984 Indianapolis 500 is collectible enough to qualify.
Tyler Russell / Connecticut Public
After the interview Chion took some time to explore the vast halls of Antiques on Farmington. Scott had said folks should plan to spend two to three hours to really take in the store.
8 of 13  — Antiques on the Farmington
After the interview Chion took some time to explore the vast halls of Antiques on Farmington. Scott had said folks should plan to spend two to three hours to really take in the store.
Tyler Russell / Connecticut Public
What is an antique? This wooden cabinet stereo certainly is, but what about the plastic radio on top of it? Scott and Chion summed it up as a, "you know it when you see it" situation.
9 of 13  — Antiques on the Farmington
What is an antique? This wooden cabinet stereo certainly is, but what about the plastic radio on top of it? Scott and Chion summed it up as a, "you know it when you see it" situation.
Tyler Russell / Connecticut Public
Antiques on Farmington's two floors are essentially long hallways lined with stalls. Each of these cubbyholes is a cluttered world of wonder unto itself.
10 of 13  — Antiques on the Farmington
Antiques on Farmington's two floors are essentially long hallways lined with stalls. Each of these cubbyholes is a cluttered world of wonder unto itself.
Tyler Russell / Connecticut Public
Chion Wolf's Smith Premier no. 10 typewriter.
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Chion Wolf's Smith Premier no. 10 typewriter.
Chion Wolf
Chion Wolf's Oliver Typewriter No. 5
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Chion Wolf's Oliver Typewriter No. 5
Chion Wolf
Eric Hanks specializes in African American art, is the owner of the renowned M. Hanks Gallery, and is the host of the podcast, Eric’s Perspective.
13 of 13  — Eric Hanks specializes in African American art, is the owner of the renowned M. Hanks Gallery, and is the host of the podcast, Eric’s Perspective.
Eric Hanks specializes in African American art, is the owner of the renowned M. Hanks Gallery, and is the host of the podcast, Eric’s Perspective.
Photo by Katherine Nelson Hall for GBH, (c) WGBH 2022

Ever wonder how the folks at Antiques Roadshow on PBS figure out what makes it on the air? Or what it would feel like to find out your family heirloom is worth at least $100,000?

Hear stories from the show's executive producer, and the guest whose heirloom price tag was shocking.

Plus, you'll join host Chion Wolf on her trip to Collinsville, CT, for a surprising appraisal of her own!

Subscribe to Audacious for early access and bonus features, like our conversation with Eric Hanks. He specializes in African American art, is the owner of the renowned M. Hanks Gallery, and is the host of the podcast, Eric’s Perspective.

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Jessica Severin de Martinez and Catie Talarski contributed to this show.

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Chion Wolf
Chion Wolf is the host of Audacious with Chion Wolf on Connecticut Public, featuring conversations with people who have uncommon or misunderstood experiences, conditions, or professions.
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Jessica Severin de Martinez
Jessica Severin de Martinez is a producer for Audacious with Chion Wolf.
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Catie Talarski
Catie Talarski is Senior Director of Storytelling and Radio Programming at Connecticut Public.
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