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.

195 episodes transcribed
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History

Sake Dean Mahomed

Episode Date: October 1, 2021

Greg Jenner and his guests examine the life of Sake Dean Mahomed who introduced curry, shampooing and therapeutic massage to 19th-century England. He...

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Medieval Science

Episode Date: September 24, 2021

There's a school of thought out there that, following the fall of the Roman Empire around Europe, there's a decline in knowledge, technologies, and ec...

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The History of High Heels

Episode Date: September 17, 2021

High heels have been around since as early as the 10th century. Today we see them as a cornerstone of footwear fashion, with models strutting their st...

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Nell Gwyn

Episode Date: September 10, 2021

One of the original comedic rags to riches stories, Nell Gwyn. We're travelling back to 17th century England to delve into a celebrity of the Restorat...

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Ramesses the Great

Episode Date: September 3, 2021

Greg Jenner and his guests lift the lid on one of Ancient Egypt's greatest rulers, Ramesses the Great. How did Ramesses acquire the nickname 'The Grea...

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Fairy Tales

Episode Date: August 27, 2021

Greg Jenner and his guests uncover the gruesome truths behind some of our most-loved fairy tales that have kept children and adults enchanted for cent...

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Ivan the Terrible

Episode Date: August 20, 2021

Was he really so terrible (hint: yes!), or is it all just a translation error (well, sort of)? Greg Jenner and his guests dive into the life, times, a...

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Genghis Khan (Radio Edit)

Episode Date: June 19, 2021

Greg Jenner is joined by Prof Peter Frankopan and comedian Phil Wang in the 12th century to meet one of the most feared conquerors in world history, G...

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Joan of Arc (Radio Edit)

Episode Date: June 5, 2021

Delusion or divine intervention? Learn about Joan of Arc’s super sewing skills, her badass credentials and the story of why it took nearly half a cent...

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Lord Byron (Radio Edit)

Episode Date: May 22, 2021

Who was Lord Byron and why did he drive the girls (and many boys) so wild? Find out about this scandalous early celebrity who was described as, "mad,...

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Boudica (Radio Edit)

Episode Date: May 15, 2021

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

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P.T. Barnum

Episode Date: April 23, 2021

Greg Jenner is joined by historian Professor Benjamin Reiss and comedian Desiree Burch in the 19th century to meet self proclaimed showman P T Barnum....

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Prohibition in the USA

Episode Date: April 16, 2021

Greg Jenner is joined by historian Prof Sarah Churchwell and comedian Kemah Bob in 1920s USA to follow the implementation and after effects of Prohibi...

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Sacagawea

Episode Date: April 9, 2021

Greg Jenner is joined by historian Prof Katrina Phillips and comedian Alex Edelman in the 19th century to meet an icon of American history, Sacagawea....

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Becoming America

Episode Date: April 2, 2021

Greg Jenner is joined by historian Prof Joanne Freeman and comedian Chris Addison in the 18th century to look at the birth of a nation as America take...

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The Harlem Renaissance

Episode Date: March 26, 2021

In the first of five special episodes on US history, Greg Jenner is joined by Prof Emily Bernard and Roy Wood Jr in 1920s New York as they take a look...

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Chevalier de Saint-Georges

Episode Date: March 19, 2021

Greg Jenner is joined by historian Prof Olivette Otele and comedian Sophie Duker in 18th century France to meet the Chevalier de Saint-Georges. Born t...