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Hey there! This podcast is a reading and commentary of the Andy Warhol Diaries, edited by Pat Hackett. This is a time capsule of not only Andy's life, but of life in the 70s and 80s, when Studio 54 was swinging and beyond. Full of salacious gossip and scandal through Andy's eyes, as he had called his friend Pat each day, and given her the run down of the latest party, dinner, or even observations from a local park bench. So grab the Andy Special (not one, but TWO hot fudge sundaes) and relax and have a giggle with us!
In this episode, we read an entry from the Andy Warhol Diaries about Andy having a memorable night out at Studio 54 with Martin Scorsese and his wife Julia, as well as Liza Minnelli. Chaos ensues, as it often does, when Andy is accused of stealing a lobster pot.
In today's reading of the Andy Warhol Diaries, Andy ventures to a florist to find a gift for Liza Minnelli and Julia Scorsese.
In today's episode, Andy Warhol and Victor Hughes visit some popular bars in the Village.
In today's episode, we read from the Andy Warhol Diaries dated June 18, 1977, where Liza Minelli takes a phone message for Andy and they all attend a famous movie director's party.
Today's narration of the Andy Warhol Diaries is from Saturday, June 11, 1977 and also Thursday, June 16, 1977. Andy goes to the doctor and is waiting on some results while there is also a discussion about the condom industry being heavy in New Jersey.
In today's narration of the Andy Warhol Diaries, edited by Pat Hackett, Andy works on his Landscapes collection and also goes to an event in honor of Elizabeth Taylor.
Vincent is working hard in Montauk lining up Andy's shared properties for summer rentals.
Andy is still in Paris where he has a photo shoot with a punk girl and hears tales of a young man's first time.
In today's narration of the Andy Warhol Diaries, Andy is meeting up with Bianca Jagger in Paris. A resolution is also established between Barbara Allen and her partner Philip, come to a conclusion about their relationship.
This morning's episode is a quick one. Andy Warhol , Bob and Fred Hughes are all in Paris with Bianca when she encounters a preposition from a famous tennis player.
In today's episode, there is a narration from the Blake Gopnik book, "Warhol". This is from 1955-1956, when Andy Warhol was ages 27-28 and gives us some insight into more of his early works, including his shoe artwork and his window displays. We also learn about his flare for eroticim with his young man friends.
In today's episode, I narrate the week of May 23, 1977 of the Andy Warhol Diaries where he travels to Paris and Brussels and meets the most unusual person.
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This episode is from the week of April 17, 1977. Andy misses out on not being invited to a party because he never slept with the hostess and Jade Jagger misses her ole pal, Andy.
Tried something a little different today-instead of narrating one diary entry, I did a week's worth. Just wanted to try out a regular episode longer for size. In this episode Victor Hugo and Halston are hitting some bumps in the road and a married friend isn't finding happiness with six girlfriends.
Narration from the Andy Warhol Diaries during the Easter season of 1977. Things get a little wild at an Easter party and a backgammon party goes awry when Elaine gets competitive
In today's bonus episode, we do a narration from Blake Gopnik's book, Warhol, which discusses Andy Warhol from ages 26-27, in the years 1954-1955. During this time, Andy discovers the newly opened Serendipity 3, which is still famously open today, as well as his show of crumpled paper at the Loft Gallery.
Victor and his boyfriend visit a fortune teller and Andy also has an unpleasant experience at Diane Von Furstenberg's party.
In today's narration of the Andy Warhol Diaries, Andy is in Los Angeles to do some commissioned portraits, which happens to coincide with the Academy Awards. He and the gang end up being invited to some of the parties and as always, chaos ensues.
In this episode, we revisit Andy Warhol's time in Los Angeles during the screenings for his movie, Bad.
Happy Thanksgiving! In today's episode, I narrate from the Andy Warhol Diaries From Wednesday March 23, 1977 and Friday March 25, 1977. Andy Warhol and the gang are in Los Angeles where they get terrible rooms at the Beverly Hills Hotel. They also go to several parties where they see Sue Menger, Diana Vreeland, Paul Newman, Candice Bergen, Roman Polanski, among others.
Originally supposed to load Thursday but apparently there was a glitch. What can you do? Happy Belated Thanksgiving Everyone!
In today's episode, Brigid Berlin returns while Ruth Kligman shares more of her stories of her romances.
In today's episode, Andy rides along with Aly Kaiser as her pooch takes the wheel, sort of, or at least looks super cute doing it.
In today's episode, there is a narration from Blake Gopnik's book "Warhol" about Andy Warhol from ages 24-26. We have his first art show themed around Truman Capote, stories about his Siamese cats and Andy buys his first wig and surprise-it's not blonde!
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Victor brings nude models to Andy for the beginning of the "Landscapes" collection. Bob has issues with a seating chart and Andy asks women how they can get jewelry for men by sleeping with them.
Narration of the Andy Warhol Diaries from March 13-14, 1977. Andy's movie gets a less than stellar review. He also meets a woman with amazing talons.
In today's episode of the narration of the Andy Warhol Diaries, Andy is upset because his TV show idea has been ripped off by a network. Victor pours his drink into Jane Holzer's lap and chaos ensues.
Today's episode is a narration from Blake Gopnik's book, "Warhol" and tells the story of Andy ages 23-24 in his early years in New York. We learn about his penis size (gasp!) and how he stalked a very familiar gay icon author as well as more about his relationship with his mother. You don't want to miss this one!
Also, Siri starts randomly talking and the usual interruptions from Oscar Von Meowerson. What can you do?
Andy and Bob are starting to feel like they are being used by the Iranian Embassy in order to gain confidence with the Democratic Party.
Andy does some party hopping and has some fun with friends. He meets a magician and can't figure out his tricks, which drives him crazy.
This was an unexpected surprise-Andy visits a strip club and doesn't appear to be a fan
Andy and the gang have trouble finding their dinner party and Fred and Catherine have a disagreement.
Today's episode is a narration from the book "Warhol" by Blake Gopnik and deep dives into Andy Warhol's live from ages 21-23 as he is living his life in New York and making friends and having his introduction into both the art world and the gay scene.
This entry in Andy Warhol's Diary is dated Friday, February 18, 1977, which happens to also be Andy Warhol Day on the Gong Show.
This episode of narration from the Andy Warhol diaries is from Thursday, February 17, 1977
This bonus episode is a narration from the book Warhol by Blake Gopnik. The selection chosen is from 1949, which is Andy at age 21 when he first moves to New York.
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In this episode of the narration of the Andy Warhol Diaries, the Fonz makes an appearance at a friend's home. I don't want to give too much away about this, but the situation is quite funny. And if you don't know who the Fonz is, he is NOT an Olympic swimmer haha
This episode contains two diary entries since they are so short. Andy's friend Susie decides to try and make money by creating horrible clothes for women.
Andy Warhol is traveling from Denver to New York, according to his diary on February 7, 1977, He attends a dinner party that he appears to be less than thrilled with.
Andy Warhol's diary entry from February 4, 1977 as he travels to Denver and rides in a Rolls Royce with some of his family members
Andy Warhol's diary entry from Thursday, Feb 3, 1977
Fred Hughes get drunk and has an altercation with an elderly woman
Andy Warhol and Catherine Guinness have the chance to meet up with a young Michael Jackson
Andy is still in Paris and Mick Jagger is giving him some mild trouble by encroaching in his space
In this bonus episode, it's a narration from the book Warhol by Blake Gopnik, which covers Andy Warhol from ages 19-21 and the completion of his time at Carnegie Tech and his decision to move to New York since he was not having much success on the Pittsburgh art scene, due to his work being deemed too controversial.
This episode of the Andy Warhol Diaries is from Thursday, January 20, 1977 and documents the travel day that Andy and the crew had from Kuwait to Rome
In this episode of a narration of the Andy Warhol Diaries, Andy and his gang are all still in Kuwait and Fred puts on his dancing shoes. This diary entry is from Wednesday, January 19, 1977
Narration from the Andy Warhol Diaries, dated Tuesday, January 18, 1977
Still visiting Kuwait, Andy and the crew visit local artists
Narration from the Andy Warhol Diaries, dated Monday, January 17, 1977
Andy and his crew continue their trip in Kuwait where he is not excited about the cuisine
On this episode, Andy Warhol is still currently in Kuwait and is dealing with a delicate situation. This entry in his diary is dated Sunday, January 16, 1977.
I know already posted one episode for today but I recorded them both Sunday and they were short so thought I would just go ahead and schedule them for the same time.
In this episode Andy had traveled from London to Kuwait. This entry is from Saturday, January 15, 1977.
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Today's narration of the Andy Warhol Diaries is from Friday, January 14, 1977 as he travels from New York to London
Today's narration of the Andy Warhol Diaries is from Wednesday, January 12, 1977
Andy runs errands and attends a party
This bonus episode of the podcast is a narration of a piece of the book Warhol by Blake Gopnik and tells of his life story from 1946-1947, when Andy was 17-18 years old. This is about his college life and what life was like in Pittsburgh for the gay community during this difficult time in history.
Today's bonus episode is a narration from "Warhol" by Blake Gopnik and covers Andy Warhol's life from 1934-1945, which is from ages 6-17. It includes observations from his school friends, his brothers and mother and also from his early teachers.
I will post an early photo from the book as well during those early years on Instagram.
The Studio Manager, Oscar Von Meowerson, also makes an appearance as he meows in the background. (Sorry, this is cat mom life haha!)
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Today's episode is from Andy Warhol's diary, dated Monday, January 10, 1977:
Bob Montgomery-An attorney for prominent film, theater and art figures
Roger Corman-Movie director best known for launching the career of Jack Nicholson
Bob Rehme-Movie producer best known for a string of Harrison Ford movies
Florence Grinda-French Actress
Andrea Portago-Appears to be a socialite
Diane Von Furstenberg-Fashion designer
Tom Cashin-Jay Johnson's partner and helped with running an interior design business in Jed's name after he passed away.
Today's episode is from Friday, December 31, 1976:
Kitty Miller-Philanthropist and debutante, married to Gilbert Miller, theater producer
Elsie Woodward-Society woman and breeder of thoroughbred horses
Princess Minnie de Beauvau-Princess over a tiny village in the Lorraine region of Northeast France
Antenor Patino-Heir to his father's tin mining business
Paloma Picasso-Daughter of Pablo Picasso and best known for her jewelry designs at Tiffany and Company
Billy Baldwin-New York interior designer, known as the "Dean of Design"
AE Coppard-English writer
Aileen Mehle-Wrote a syndicated gossip column under the pen name "Suzy Knickerbocker"
Wednesday, December 29, 1976:
Andy has some visitors and Vincent has to assist with legal matters
Andy celebrates Christmas with a fancy magazine party that includes uppers but sadly enough, no dessert. Recited from Saturday, December 25, 1976
Andy spends Christmas Eve with Mick Jagger, Paloma Picasso and Andre Leon Talley, among others. Friday, December 24, 1976
In today's episode, someone may have thrown their back out having wild sex.
Merce Cunningham:Modern dancer
Peter BrantI:ndustrialist, magazine publisher and movie producer
Sandy Brant:Magazine publisher
Philip Johnson:American architect
David Whitney:Art curator and gallery owner
Bunny Armstrong:Possibly in films
Joe Allen:Married to Barbara Allen at one time, who worked at Interview magazine
This episode is from Tuesday, December 21, 1976. According to Andy, actor Dustin Hoffman has bad taste in oak.
This episode includes:
Todd Brassner-Well known art dealer and good friend of Andy's
Rainier Crone-German art historian
Dustin Hoffman-Actor best known for The Graduate at that time
Phyllis Cerf-Columunist, actress and best known for her collaborations with Dr Seuss
Victor-Halston's boyfriend and window display artist, everyone hated him but Andy and he caused a lot of trouble
Catherine Guinness-Guinness Brewery family
This episode is from Monday, December 20, 1976 and includes:
Jamie Wyeth-American artist
Jean Kennedy Smith-JFK's sister, youngest of Rose and Joseph Kennedy's children
Lincoln Kirstein-Writer, art connosiuer and founder of the New York City Ballet
Paul Cadmus-American artist known for tempera paintings
George Tooker-American figurative painter
Jared French-American egg tempera painter
Today's episode is the first mention of Lou Reed, who was the singer and guitarist for the band Andy managed, The Velvet Underground.
This is a short excerpt from the book Warhol by Blake Gopnik. In this episode we learn about Andy's very early life with his parents and his relationship with the church. In some circles it is said he is very religious and in some other instances it seems he wasn't all all, although it can be agreed there are some references in his work, more apparently in his later years.
In today's episode of the Factory Podcast, we read a diary entry from Andy's diary about Mick and Bianca Jagger moving into a new house and redecorating it, e even though it was just decorated. Also, Andy and Paul Morrissey's shared property on Long Island called Montauk is first mentioned.
Reading from the Andy Warhol Diaries, edited by Pat Hackett. Today, author Truman Capote makes his first appearance in the diaries.
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Reading from the Andy Warhol Diaries, edited by Pat Hackett from Monday, December 13, 1976
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Reading from Andy Warhol Diaries, edited by Pat Hackett from Sunday, December 12, 1976
Features:
Ruth Kligman-author of Love Affair
Jackson Pollock-artist
Jack Nicholson-author
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Very short entry in Andy Warhol's diary from Friday, December 10, 1976, so releasing on the same day as another episode.
This includes one person that was a current issue at the time:
Sam Bronfman-Canadian businessman and philanthopist who founded the Distillers Corporation
Andy Warhol's diary entry from Tuesday December 7, 1976
Includes:
- Bob Collacello-Editor of Interview magazine and one of Andy's closest and long time friends
- Fran Lebowitz-Author, public speaker and style icon
- Tennessee Williams-Author and playwright
- Mica Ertengun-Interior designer and philanthropist and the wife of Atlantic Records founder, James Reginato
Andy Warhol's diary entry from Monday, December 6, 1976
Features:
- La Grenouille-Upscale French restaurant described as elegant, glamorous and timeless
- Bianca Jagger-Mick Jagger's wife, socialite and human rights activist
- Aly Kaiser-Wife of wealthy industrialist Henry J Kaiser
- Joe Eula-Fashion illustrator
- Philip Niarchos-Greek billionaire who made his money in shipping
- Freddy Eberstadt-Novelist and essayist
This is the first ever bonus episode with a reading from Warhol by Blake Gopnik. The prelude is read where it talks about what happened when Andy was shot and how he died the first time and was brought back by the doctors at the hospital. Then we dive into Andy's birth and early life with the history of his parents and the beginning of his school days as a young child.
Andy Warhol Diaries Brief Reading from Sunday, December 5, 1976
Some of the people and places in this episode include:
- Player's Club-Club for artists and art lovers
- Kitty Carlisle Hart-Actress and singer best known for A Night at the Opera
- Arlene Francis-Actress and radion talk show host best known for the game show, What's My Line?
- Peggy Cass-Golden Globe winning actress best known for the 1958 film Auntie Mame
- Dena Kay-Journalist
- Irene Selznick-Socialite and theater producer
- Edwin Booth-Considered the best Shakespearian actor of all time in the role of Prince Hamlet back in the mid 1800s
- Doc Cox-Andy's physician
Brief reading of The Andy Warhol Diaries, edited by Pat Hackett from December 10, 1976
The following people are mentioned:
Sue Mengers: Hollywood larger than life super agent
Helen Bransford:Possibly a jewelry designer
Tim Hardin: Folk singer from Oregon
Reno Sweeney's: Underground cabaret club in Greenwich Village where downtown acts performed
Maxime de la Falaise: English 50's and 60's actress and underground movie model
Craig Braun: Actor and graphic art designer, designed Rolling Stone's Sticky Fingers album cover with Andy
Gary Gilmore: Criminal who got international attention for murder and then kept asking to be killed
Tuesday, November 30, 1976
Mentions:
Chris Isham: American Journalist
Olivier Coquelin: French born disco owner
Sunday, November 28, 1976 Chadd's Ford, PA to New York
Mentions in this episode:
Catherine Guinness
Jodie Foster (young actress)
Fred Hughes (Andy's business manager)
Ingrid Bergman (Swedish actress most famously known for being in Casablanca)
Nelson Lyon (actor, director, SNL, was involved with the drug binge allegedly that killed John Belushi)
Paul Morrissey (directed movies with Andy)
Brigid Polk-AKA Brigid Berlin- (daughter of a Hearst media chairman, part of the Warhol Superstars and star of Chelsea Girls)
Diana Vreeland (French editor who worked at both Harper's Bazaar and Vogue)
Victor Hugo (designer Halston's boyfriend and rumored to be an unlikable troublemaker by everyone but Andy)
Today's episode is from Thursday, November 25, 1976 as Andy travels from New York to Chadd's Ford, Pennsylvania
Fred-Fred Hughes (Andy's business partner)
Barbara Allen (model and socialite who works for Interview Magazine
Jed-Jed Johnson (Andy's lover)
Catherine (Catherine Guinness of the Guinness Brewery family)
Hello! It's a Double Header Labor Day with two episodes coming out today-the introduction and the first diary entry. This episode is the first entry and it's from November 24, 1976. Andy was 48 at the time. Quick rundown:
Maria Berenson (model and actress known for Cabaret), Jim Randall (rivet manufacturer) Catherine Guinness (of the Guinness brewing family) Jed (worked at The Factory and Andy's long time lover at one time) and Fred (Andy's business manager)
Hi Everyone! Today's episode of the The Factory Podcast is longer than they normally will be..I decided to go ahead and narrate Pat Hackett's introduction in the Andy Warhol Diaries so that we have some background context and can kind of get a feel for the relationship between Pat and Andy during their daily conversations as she transcribes it into the diaries for him. Also, it's a great way to kind of get an idea about his daily life during that time before we dive in.
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Hey everyone! This is the inaugural episode of The Factory Podcast-a celebration of Andy Warhol and his Superstars. In this first episode, we discuss the goal of the podcast-just having fun and celebrating Andy and also reading the preface of The Andy Warhol Diaries, edited by Pat Hackett, in order to gain some background on the book and some of Pat's view when editing the diaries.