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 | 16 | Founded | 3 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HistorySociety & Culture | |||
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Queensland's longest-serving premier is basically the bogeyman of Australian politics, a police-loving proto-Trump 'hillbilly dictator' the Sunshine State is still recovering from.
This week we retrace Joh’s rise from fail son to peanut farmer, and... more
Referendum won, tick. Next up, Faith has a new fight on her hands: one that includes exposing the sugar giants who profited from her father’s abduction and unpaid labour. Watch out.
But first, she must return to the island paradise where her father... more
Faith Bandler was the daughter of a slave, who became the face of the 1967 referendum and a celebrity in the process. And she did it all while keeping house and raising kids.
Few know her name now, yet Alecia argues that Faith is just as important ... more
To rise to stardom, our OG diva needed a rebrand, so she trades her given name - Helen (not exactly giving superstar, no offence to all the Helens) - and takes on Nellie Melba.
In the second part of her story, Nellie becomes the Kylie Minogue of he... more
Opera star Dame Nellie Melba is the face of our $100 note, and the inspiration for the famous Peach Melba dessert. In short she’s an icon – one of Australia’s original divas. But how did she go from young Melbourne tomboy to domestic abuse survivor a... more
While the blokes were off on the frontlines of WWI, Miles Franklin used writing as her weapon for changing the world. But was our much-loved matriarch of Australian literature a tad fascist?
In the second part of Miles Franklin's story, we see her ... more
Miles Franklin’s name is inseparable from Australian literature. She’s a late 1800s bush girl who told a bold story of marriage rejection (My Brilliant Career) that went global. And it continues to captivate audiences today (see: the new Netflix adap... more
Yes, the undercurrent tragically killed our 17th Prime Minister, but were his days in office already numbered?
Leigh argues that Holt was sinking (politically) before he died. So how did the man whose brief tenure as PM included the 1967 Referendum... more
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Just loving this podcast!! It’s fascinating and you guys present it so well! Thank you! I’m loving what I’m learning!
Apple Podcasts5Saraia B
Australia12 days ago - Love this pod
Miles brought me here (obsessed) and now have binged everything else. Love the tone overall and for the record your voices are perfect. Oh and a rough rider (for how I’ve grown up with it) is a horse breaker/sometimes rodeo/bronc rider.
Apple Podcasts5fanny eddie etcAustralia14 days ago - Podcasters are really hard to listen to
Super interesting material so it’s a massive shame it’s so hard to listen to the podcasters. Bizarre takes on podcasts like the one on Tilley Devine (worst woman in Sydney) where someone who exploited women s**ually for money, committed serious assaults on people and sold d*ugs was a *feminist icon* - and that was the mildest take on a topic in the 3 ones I’ve listened to so far. I tried to persevere because of the subject matter but I just can’t. That it is produced by the ABC explains it all.
Apple Podcasts2CarolVvvvvAustralia20 days ago - Really enjoying this podcast
Love the in depth look behind people’s lives rather than just the traditional things people are known for. Thanks
Apple Podcasts5Patty-Ann2Australia24 days ago - 100/10
This is such a great podcast!
For the other reviews saying that it’s copying This Guy Sucked, there are a few differences. The other podcast talks primarily from an american point of view, so it’s more american and european focused, while The Dead Can’t Sue is about strictly australian history.
Also this one has no ads and the way they present it is way different.
So just let them be!
Anyways this is an amazing podcast!
Go on, give it a listen :)
Apple Podcasts5dancing gal 🌼🌷✨💐
United States25 days ago - Excellent Content
A couple of Australian Academics talking about interesting Australians. The episodes about Harold Holt was fascinating.
Apple Podcasts5s4ocoAustraliaa month ago - Great Energy — New Take on History … Australian History
These two bring a real cheeky energy to history. Which, let’s face it, can be pretty dry. But, I am a history nerd and I’ve already learned stacks that I didn’t know. There’s so much UK and US history in the podcastosphere, so I find it refreshing to have some Australian stories. Really looking forward to the eps mentioned as teasers. No, I won’t be listening to drift off to sleep, but I’ll be listening to every episode.
Apple Podcasts5PhilSeriousAustraliaa month ago - Plagiarism much?
You’re repackaging content you did not create. Apple should remove you from the site. I am gonna go make that suggestion. Professors? Outrageous
Apple Podcasts1lilcheleUnited Statesa month ago - Might snitch
Unique perspective, but if I keep getting my house settings changed Ill snitch
Apple Podcasts1Vargas ThierryAustraliaa month ago Appears to be a knockoff of This Guy Sucked.
Podcast Addict2a month agoManiagnosis- Really?
From concept to the title and cover art this seems to shamelessly copy This Guy Sucked. I’m shocked that ABC is behind it. The research and stories are great, but come on now. The ABC couldn’t do original branding?
Apple Podcasts1Marywha13United Statesa month ago - Very informative and entertaining
Great hosts and interesting people to not sue you!
Apple Podcasts5Audrey daphneAustraliaa month ago - Great content, well presented
I’m really glad to have a high quality and engaging Australian history podcast.
A suggestion to improve the experience; no high pitched voices and fewer ‘listening noises’ as Alecia is speaking please.
Apple Podcasts4NOZ ;-)Australia2 months ago - Grumpy cat
Love this pod but can you tone down the high pitched voices a bit please.
Apple Podcasts4BallinaOspreyAustralia2 months ago - Hilarious title.
Classic Aussie Orynym. Love it.
Apple Podcasts5ZombieslagAustralia2 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #216 |  United Kingdom/History |
Spotify | #44 | Australia/History |
Apple Podcasts | #162 | Australia/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #14 | Australia/History |
Apple Podcasts | #36 |  Saudi Arabia/History |
Apple Podcasts | #164 |  New Zealand/History |
Apple Podcasts | #191 |  United Arab Emirates/History |
Apple Podcasts | #206 |  Finland/History |
Apple Podcasts | #211 |  Norway/History |
Apple Podcasts | #226 |  Belgium/History |
Apple Podcasts | #239 |  Indonesia/History |
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What is The Dead Can't Sue about and what kind of topics does it cover?
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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