Episodes

  • Bonus Episode: How I Wrote Matthew Perry's Obituary

    Bonus Episode: How I Wrote Matthew Perry's Obituary
    May 14 2026

    This week we discuss how Georgia wrote Matthew Perry's obituary before he died, and what this can tell us about the craft of obituary writing more generally.
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    33 mins
  • Ted Turner

    Ted Turner
    May 12 2026

    Brash media tycoon who pioneered 24/7 cable news by founding CNN in 1980.
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    31 mins
  • Billy "the Brush" Mumford

    Billy "the Brush" Mumford
    May 1 2026

    This week we take a look at Billy "the Brush" Mumford, an affable East Ender who fooled the art world to become one of Britain's most prolific art forgers.
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    32 mins
  • Annette Dionne

    Annette Dionne
    May 1 2026

    In our first episode, we reflect on the life of Annette Dionne, the last surviving member of the famed Dionne quintuplets. Born in Canada during the Great Depression, the sisters became a global sensation almost overnight. But behind the headlines lay a story of exploitation, loss, and resilience.
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    31 mins