This Guy Sucked
This Guy Sucked
Podcast Description
This Guy Sucked is a history podcast for haters, by haters.Join historian Dr. Claire Aubin and a new expert every week to pull back the scholarly curtain on the world’s worst guys and gals - from the widely beloved to the relatively unknown. No historically-significant dead person is safe, and every episode proves that the best part of understanding the past is criticizing it.New episodes every Thursday — free episodes bi-weekly, and access to all episodes (ad-free!) at patreon.com/thisguysucked
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast centers on the theme of critiquing historical figures, examining both widely known and lesser-known individuals. Episodes explore topics like the questionable morals of iconic leaders and the controversial actions of celebrated artists. Examples of content include discussions about figures like Christopher Columbus and Marie Antoinette, emphasizing the importance of a critical historical perspective.
A show that proves no matter how long you’ve been dead, it’s never too late to have haters. Join historian Dr. Claire Aubin and a new expert every week to pull back the scholarly curtain on the world’s worst guys and gals. From the widely beloved to the relatively unknown, no historical figure is safe, and every episode reminds listeners that the best part of understanding the past is criticizing it.
New episodes every Thursday — free episodes bi-weekly, and access to all episodes (ad-free!) at patreon.com/thisguysucked
Claire and Dr. Kevin Schultz discuss a man who grifted his way into (and out of) the White House, and how America’s current political polarization started earlier than you think.
Guest
Our guest Dr. Kevin Schultz is a Professor of History at the University of Illinois, Chicago. His newest book, Why Everyone Hates White Liberals (Including White Liberals) is available here.
Sensitive Themes & Topics
Racism, war
Credits
– Host & Executive Producer: Claire E Aubin. Find her on Twitter @ceaubin and Bluesky ceaubin
– Editor: Julia Schifini. Check out her website
– Music: Marshall Dean Williams
– Multitude: multitude.productions
Find Us Online
– Website: thisguysucked.com
– Patreon: patreon.com/thisguysucked
– Twitter: twitter.com/thisguysucked
– Instagram: instagram.com/thisguysucked
– Bluesky: tgspod.bsky.social
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