You're Dead to Me

The comedy podcast that takes history seriously. Greg Jenner brings together the best names in comedy and history to learn and laugh about the past.

209 episodes transcribed
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History

Justinian and Theodora

Episode Date: September 20, 2019

Forget Beyoncé and Jay-Z, Justinian and Theodora were the power couple of the Byzantine era. From withstanding riots to protecting women’s rights, how...

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Mansa Musa

Episode Date: September 20, 2019

Who was Mansa Musa and how did he become the world’s richest man… ever? What did he do with his wealth? And why did everyone around him keep dying? Gr...

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LGBTQ History

Episode Date: September 20, 2019

From Molly Houses to secret diaries, discover the real-life stories that make up the history of the LGBT community. Greg Jenner is joined by comedian...

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Blackbeard

Episode Date: September 13, 2019

Timbers are shivering as Greg Jenner digs down on the legendary pirate, Blackbeard. Why did Blackbeard blockade a small town while scratching himself...

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The History of Football

Episode Date: September 13, 2019

Where did football come from? Was it really invented in China or is the truth a little closer to home? Why was knife crime such a problem for football...

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Harriet Tubman

Episode Date: September 13, 2019

We are heading down to the Underground Railroad to discover the incredible life of American hero and abolitionist Harriet Tubman. From a torturous chi...

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The Spartans

Episode Date: September 13, 2019

Greg Jenner is joined by comedian and king of the I’m a Celebrity jungle, Joel Dommett, and Warwick University classics professor Michael Scott as the...

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Boudica

Episode Date: September 13, 2019

Greg Jenner and his guests discuss the important questions surrounding Queen Boudica including: Is she a feminist icon? How do you pronounce her name?...