The Dead Can't Sue
ABC AustraliaSerious academics. Dead subjects. A bit of gossip. Is it appropriate for historians to gossip about the dead? Associate Professors Alecia Simmonds and Leigh Boucher aren't afraid to find out. In The Dead Can't Sue, they poke around in the entrails of Australian history, dishing up the best dirt and juiciest scoops on our nation's dead. Each week, you'll join us for the best dinner party conversati... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 10 | Founded | 2 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HistorySociety & Culture | |||
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- The Dead C*nts Who…
Um, huh?
Apple Podcasts1JslKeats
Australiaa month ago - Poor Sue
Every time you say your title I wonder who was Sie , how did she die and why was she such a c-bomb?
Apple Podcasts5LlllllooooeeeAustraliaa month ago - New Take
I thoroughly enjoyed the 2 episodes on Matthew Flinders et al. The historian hosts are refreshingly non-conservative and relatable. They make the characters come alive. Can’t wait for the next one!
Apple Podcasts5fjlyoAustraliaa month ago - Wonderful
What a great show! Alecia is so funny!
Apple Podcasts5Miranda the lawyerAustraliaa month ago - So much fun that it flies by
Alecia and Leigh shine a whole new light on what I thought I knew about Australian history. It’s fun, it’s saucy, and shows how even well known historical figures have far more depth and eccentricity than I would have believed. Together they show how these people and their stories are relevant to the contemporary world (all with a good mix banter and light-hearted humour).
Apple Podcasts5Peter CatsAustraliaa month ago - Hilarious!
Naughty and hilarious!
I love it!
Apple Podcasts5Petaluma5000Australia2 months ago - Simmonds and Boucher reveal a Matthew Flinders we didn’t know
Very amusing and thoughtful - we explore colonial Australia with Flinders’s amours and his other passions in his life and his work. The second episode is feline-centric featuring Trim, the cat. The gossip element is well measured and timed.
Apple Podcasts4Adelaide Eleanor DupontAustralia2 months ago
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Spotify | #37 | Australia/History |
Apple Podcasts | #55 | Australia/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #4 | Australia/History |
Apple Podcasts | #56 |  Ireland/History |
Apple Podcasts | #79 |  Netherlands/History |
Apple Podcasts | #79 |  New Zealand/History |
Apple Podcasts | #101 |  Mexico/History |
Apple Podcasts | #159 |  Hong Kong/History |
Apple Podcasts | #202 |  India/History |
Apple Podcasts | #237 |  Chile/History |
Apple Podcasts | #242 |  Singapore/History |
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Two historians share academically rigorous takes on notable figures from Australia's past, pairing thorough research with cheeky gossip. Episodes mix biographical deep-dives with playful banter, spotlighting rebels, divas, convicts, and other colorful characters while exploring how public narratives around these figures are constructed. Collectively, the show stands out for its combination of serious historical analysis, frank ethics discussions about gossiping the dead, and a light, entertaining tone that can make complex history accessible to curious listeners.
Noteworthy angles include feminist critiques of gendered crime depictions, nuanced portraits of colonial figures, and a willingness to challenge traditional heroic narratives. The... more
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