The Art Thief - Michael Finkel - Episode 91

Buddy Book Club

The Buddies found themselves in an unfamiliar section of the book store this week, as they wandered into the the non-fiction arena. A fellow Buddy/listener recommended The Art Thief by Michael Finkel, and the Buddies had to oblige. The book follows the crazy and somehow true story of Stéphane Breitwieser & Anne-Catherine Kleinklaus, and their torrid stealing spree across Europe. The Buddies got to discussing the pros and cons of stealing 2 billion dollars’ worth of art, why having extra vacation time is bad, and why living by a code like Omar from the Wire is so important. So get your Swiss Army Knife ready, read up on the European legal system, and join us as we take on The Art Thief.

Intro/Book Report (0:00-4:30)
Stock Up/Down (4:31-32:51)
Favorite Character (32:52-35:15)
Love/Hate (35:16-39:46)
Favorite Art Heist Movies (39:47-41:05)
Conclusion (41:06-42:25)

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