We Talk About Dead People

Ever wondered what would happen if a history professor who’s had one too many coffees tried explaining the past to a friend whose deepest historical dive is the back of a Hot Pockets box? That’s the essential, chaotic energy of We Talk About Dead People. This comedy podcast digs up the bizarre, hilarious, and often overlooked true stories from the annals of history, delivered with a mix of irreverent curiosity and unqualified expertise. Each episode feels like eavesdropping on a conversation between two friends who are equally fascinated and baffled by the people who came before us. You’ll hear tales of eccentric inventors, doomed royalty, and forgotten scoundrels, all filtered through a modern, skeptical, and deeply silly lens. The dynamic between the hosts-one an enthusiast of frozen snacks, the other a self-described amphetamine-fueled academic from across the river-ensures that no historical figure, no matter how revered, is safe from a good-natured roasting or a genuinely insightful question. It’s a show that proves the past isn’t just a series of dry dates and events, but a collection of deeply human, often ridiculous stories waiting to be unpacked. Tune in for a history lesson where the only thing more unpredictable than the facts is the conversation around them.