Episode
Why is the Mona Lisa Famous?
- Podcast
- Why Would You Tell Me That?
- Published
- Jun 25, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 2457
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Summary
Neil tells the legend of Ireland's greatest punter, Barney Curley, who pulled off the greatest betting coup in history. And Dave explains how the Mona Lisa only became world famous in 1911, after 400 years of obscurity. Barney Curley: The Man Who Beat the Bookies https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15684706 Directed by Ross Whitaker To listen to Dave on the radio check out https://www.todayfm.com/shows/dave-mo... To see Neil on tour check out https://www.neildelamere.com/reinvent... Presented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave Moore Edited by Diarmuid O'Brien Music by Dave Moore Artwork by Ray McDonnell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.