This Guy Sucked
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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
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Mar 20, 2025 • 59min
Voltaire with Eleanor Janega
Dr. Eleanor Janega, a medieval historian and author, joins the conversation to unravel Voltaire's complex legacy. They dive into his satirical masterpiece, "Candide," and explore how he navigated issues like slavery while exposing his limitations and biases. Eleanor critiques his damaging views on medieval studies and discusses his instances of sexism and hypocrisy. The episode unveils Voltaire's troubling relationships and racialized rhetoric, ultimately revealing the contradictions behind his self-crafted image as a moral crusader.
Mar 9, 2025 • 2min
Welcome to This Guy Sucked
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 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, with access to all episodes (ad-free!) at patreon.com/thisguysuckedSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
