The Gavel Gang Podcast

Episode 23: Physical Media Matters!

Ewbank's — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:42:57 +0000

Welcome to another episode of The Gavel Gang Podcast!

As tech giants try to force us into a world where we "own nothing," real-world collectors are striking back. At Ewbank's, we’ve got a front-row seat to the massive surge in demand for physical games, records, and comics. Tune in to find out why your stacked shelf at home could be about to become one of your greatest assets...

Episode 22: Brush Strokes & Big Names

Ewbank's — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:09:31 +0000

Welcome to another episode of The Gavel Gang Podcast!

In today's episode, Andrew sits down once again with Head of Fine & Contemporary art, Philip Maggs.

They chat about two sales on the auction calendar; 20th Century, Modern British & Contemporary Art and the Mick Griffiths / Schneider Artist Studio Collection - April 30th and May 1st respectively.

Episode 21: The Korda Marshall Vinyl & Music Memorabilia Collection

Ewbank's — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:17:09 +0000

Welcome to another episode of The Gavel Gang Podcast!

In today's episode, Andrew sits down with Korda Marshall to talk about a fantastic collection of vinyls and music memorabilia items.

The items offered in this sale reflect a four-decade professional journey that spans Korda's early work with Take That and The Eurythmics, to overseeing global releases for Madonna, The Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Green Day. This assembly serves as a direct record of Marshall's impact on both the UK indie scene and the international pop charts. He was made an Honorary 'Doctorate of Music' at the West London College of Music in 2024'.

Episode 20: The John Plumb Artists Studio Sale

Ewbank's — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 22:54:20 +0000

Welcome to another episode of The Gavel Gang Podcast!

In today's episode, Andrew sits down with Head of Fine & Contemporary art, Philip Maggs.

The two chat about 2026's John Plumb Artists Studio Sale - which could be the largest single-owner art sale in Ewbank's history! They discuss who John Plumb was and what a pleasure it has been for Philip to assist in bringing the artist's chronological body of work to auction.

Episode 19: Ewbank's Most Successful Year Ever!

Ewbank's — Fri, 09 Jan 2026 13:45:10 +0000

Welcome to another episode of The Gavel Gang Podcast!

Andrew and John look back on 2025 and discuss highlight lots from a year that saw Ewbank's make £6.1m in hammer sales.

Thanks to our customers, clients and staff for another excellent year of auctions, and here's to 2026.

Episode 18: When Comics, Carbonite & Collectables Collide!

Ewbank's — Thu, 06 Nov 2025 12:45:28 +0000

Welcome to another episode of The Gavel Gang Podcast!

What do The Empire Strikes Back, vintage comics, and sporting memorabilia all have in common? Collectors can’t get enough of them!

Join Andrew, John, the two Toms and Max as they talk iconic merch, the stories behind the slabs, and why some sporting treasures that once belonged in a museum, could now belong in your display case...

Episode 17: Our Tribute to Sir Michael Parkinson

Ewbank's — Mon, 22 Sep 2025 15:21:59 +0000

Welcome to another episode of The Gavel Gang Podcast!

In this episode, we pay tribute to the late, great Sir Michael Parkinson - because our September Fine sale will see 6 watches from his personal collection go under the hammer!

Andrew pays homage to the broadcasting legend by interviewing 3 members of the Ewbank's team.

Episode 16: An Endearing Friendship On Canvas

Ewbank's — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 13:09:11 +0000

Welcome to another episode of The Gavel Gang Podcast!

In this episode, Andrew sits down with 3 valuers from across the business, who all share something in common. Not only are they each making their debut on the podcast, but their different departments each form important pillars in our Fine Sales.

We are introduced to Philip Maggs, who sheds light on an untold story of an endearing friendship illustrated on canvas. Eloise Campion then talks us through some highlight antique items that are going under the hammer in our Jewellery, Watches & Coins auction. Finally, Matt Groom gives us a glimpse under the bonnet of what promises to be our biggest car auction to date!

Episode 15: When John Met Jimi

Ewbank's — Fri, 16 May 2025 08:36:33 +0000

Welcome to another episode of The Gavel Gang Podcast!

In this episode, John, James and Andrew sit down once again to catch up on all of the latest exciting developments at Ewbank's.

They debrief on last month's record-breaking vinyl sale, discover a very special (and unheard) Jimi Hendrix interview and speculate as to why yesterday's tech could be tomorrow's treasure.

Episode 14: A Record Breaking Vinyl Sale for Ewbank's!

Ewbank's — Wed, 16 Apr 2025 17:29:25 +0000

Welcome to another episode of The Gavel Gang Podcast!

In this episode, John and Andrew sit down once again to discuss a quantity of vinyl records, the likes of which John has never seen before...

Ewbank’s will present a single-owner collection of more than 30,000 vinyl (a record breaking number of LPs for us) in a two-day auction on April 23-24. The sale, which is packed with rarities, is expected to raise over £80,000 – possibly a lot more.

Episode 13: 2024 Year In Review

Ewbank's — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 09:17:36 +0000

Andrew Ewbank & John Silke sit down to discuss their favourite lots from 2024, which saw Ewbank's offer a record number of sales. They also talk about what we can expect from our upcoming auction calendar in 2025.

Thanks to all of our customers for their support, our staff for their hard work throughout the year and to you for listening to The Gavel Gang Podcast!

Episode 12: Turning Japanese, with Andrew McInnes

Ewbank's — Wed, 24 Jul 2024 08:35:53 +0000

Welcome to another episode of The Gavel Gang Podcast!

In this episode John talks to Artist Andy McInnes, creator of the sleeve artwork for the 1980 New Wave hit record 'Turning Japanese' by The Vapors. Andrew recently recreated the artwork as a huge banner for an event celebrating the band and has now consigned it with Ewbank's for a charity auction.

Back at Ewbank's, John catches up with Fine Art, Pictures and Prints Valuer James Gadd. The two walk & talk through some of the items that will be going under the hammer in the July 2024 Contemporary Art & Editions auction and John is tested on his cultural/geographical knowledge - or lack thereof!

To view our Upcoming Auctions calendar you can click on the following link: https://www.ewbankauctions.co.uk/auction-sales-calendar

Episode 11: Q2 2024 Highlights, with Andrew Ewbank

Ewbank's — Thu, 16 May 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Welcome to another episode of The Gavel Gang Podcast!

This time John welcomes Andrew Ewbank – Partner, Auctioneer and Valuer at Ewbank's – to The Gavel Gang.

The two discuss 'white glove' sales, get hands-on with few fascinating items that will be going under the hammer this Summer and Andrew gives listeners his personal advice on how to stay passionate about your collection.

To view our Upcoming Auctions calendar you can click on the following link: https://www.ewbankauctions.co.uk/auction-sales-calendar

Episode 10: Ramblin' Man

Ewbank's — Fri, 12 Apr 2024 15:31:30 +0000

Welcome to another episode of The Gavel Gang Podcast!

This time John takes on the role of roving reporter, strapping on his recording equipment (complete with wooly microphone cover) and pouncing on any unsuspecting members of the Ewbank's team that he finds on his travels.

We check in with previous podcast participants and a few fresh faces as well!

John refers to the Upcoming Auctions calendar at the end of this episode, which you can find here: https://www.ewbankauctions.co.uk/auction-sales-calendar

Episode 9: Fab Fortunes

Ewbank's — Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Welcome to another episode of The Gavel Gang Podcast!

This week John and Denise chat about some very exciting recent consignments at Ewbank's; an autographed Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band vinyl LP record that has been signed by all four Beatles, and an artwork that was gifted to the vendor’s father, Bernard Clark, by John Lennon.

Bernard Clark was Director of Photography for Cave Photographic Studios based in Cobham, Weybridge and Addlestone, Surrey in the late 1960s, where he was instrumental in aiding The Beatles with any/all of their photographic needs.

John also talks to Bernard Clark's son about how he came to be in possession of such an incredible item. He humbly shares memories of his unique childhood, and what it's like to rub shoulders with The Fab Four.

You can watch the video version of this podcast, where John attempts to identify where the artwork was hung in Lennon's Kenwood home, at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7JsUB7iuRc