<p>Clever Confidential is Clever’s offshoot series where we dig into the lesser told stories of the darker side of design; the shadowy, sometimes sordid, tales hiding under a glossy top coat of respectable legacy.</p><br><p>In this episode we peel back the glittering façade of one of Australia's greatest design icons, Florence Broadhurst—a woman whose legendary creative genius was rivaled only by the mystery surrounding her violent demise. This journey takes us from the sunlit streets of Sydney’s Paddington neighborhood to the dark corners of a crime scene that defies easy explanation.</p><br><p>Whether you’re a design enthusiast or a true crime aficionado, prepare to be captivated by a story of ambition, reinvention, and an unsolved mystery that challenges everything we think we know about a true creative legend.</p><p><a href="https://www.cleverpodcast.com/clever-confidential/florence-broadhurst-wallpaper-artist" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">See images and read the transcript!</a></p><br><p>Please help us out by completing a short <a href="https://forms.gle/EZGLEjcm4qSCQhf19" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LISTENER SURVEY</a></p><p>If you enjoy Clever Confidential we could use your support! Please consider <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/clever/id1106679693?mt=2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">leaving a review</a>, <a href="https://www.cleverpodcast.com/contact" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">making a donation, becoming a sponsor</a>, or introducing us to your friends! We love and appreciate you!</p><br><p><a href="https://www.cleverpodcast.com/subscribe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">SUBSCRIBE</a> - listen to Clever on any podcast app!</p><p><a href="https://www.cleverpodcast.com/subscribe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">SIGN UP</a> - for our Substack for news, bonus content, new episode alerts</p><p><a href="https://www.cleverpodcast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">VISIT</a> - cleverpodcast.com for transcripts, images, and<a href="https://www.cleverpodcast.com/all-pisodes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> 200+ more episodes</a></p><p>SAY HI! - on<a href="https://bit.ly/4jEzIz3" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Instagram</a> &amp;<a href="https://bit.ly/4kVhniZ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> LinkedIn</a> @cleverpodcast @amydevers</p><br><p><strong>Clever Confidential credits:&nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong>Hosts:</strong> Amy Devers &amp; Andrew Wagner</p><p><strong>Writing and research: </strong>Amy Devers &amp; Andrew Wagner</p><p><strong>Production:</strong> <a href="https://www.cleverpodcast.com/devers-endeavors" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Devers Endeavors</a></p><p><strong>Production Assistance:</strong> Ilana Nevins</p><p><strong>Editing and Sound Design: </strong>Mark Zurawinski</p><p><strong>Theme Music: </strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wtTRz5-xZbk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">“Astronomy”</a> by Thin White Rope courtesy of <a href="http://www.frontierrecords.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Frontier Records</a></p><p><strong>Logo design: </strong>Laura Jaramillo remixed by Graham Hauser</p><br><p><strong>Special thanks to our sponsors!</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.wix.com/studio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Wix Studio</strong></a> is a platform built for all web creators to design, develop, and manage exceptional web projects at scale.</li><li><a href="https://www.subzero-wolf.com/trade-resources/kitchen-design-contest" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove's Kitchen Design Contest</strong></a> is a global design competition celebrating outstanding kitchen design projects. Apply now!</li></ul><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Clever with Amy Devers

Amy Devers

Clever Confidential Ep. 6: The Brilliant Life and Tragic Death of Florence Broadhurst

FEB 11, 202525 MIN
Clever with Amy Devers

Clever Confidential Ep. 6: The Brilliant Life and Tragic Death of Florence Broadhurst

FEB 11, 202525 MIN

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<p>Clever Confidential is Clever’s offshoot series where we dig into the lesser told stories of the darker side of design; the shadowy, sometimes sordid, tales hiding under a glossy top coat of respectable legacy.</p><br><p>In this episode we peel back the glittering façade of one of Australia's greatest design icons, Florence Broadhurst—a woman whose legendary creative genius was rivaled only by the mystery surrounding her violent demise. This journey takes us from the sunlit streets of Sydney’s Paddington neighborhood to the dark corners of a crime scene that defies easy explanation.</p><br><p>Whether you’re a design enthusiast or a true crime aficionado, prepare to be captivated by a story of ambition, reinvention, and an unsolved mystery that challenges everything we think we know about a true creative legend.</p><p><a href="https://www.cleverpodcast.com/clever-confidential/florence-broadhurst-wallpaper-artist" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">See images and read the transcript!</a></p><br><p>Please help us out by completing a short <a href="https://forms.gle/EZGLEjcm4qSCQhf19" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LISTENER SURVEY</a></p><p>If you enjoy Clever Confidential we could use your support! Please consider <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/clever/id1106679693?mt=2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">leaving a review</a>, <a href="https://www.cleverpodcast.com/contact" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">making a donation, becoming a sponsor</a>, or introducing us to your friends! We love and appreciate you!</p><br><p><a href="https://www.cleverpodcast.com/subscribe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">SUBSCRIBE</a> - listen to Clever on any podcast app!</p><p><a href="https://www.cleverpodcast.com/subscribe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">SIGN UP</a> - for our Substack for news, bonus content, new episode alerts</p><p><a href="https://www.cleverpodcast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">VISIT</a> - cleverpodcast.com for transcripts, images, and<a href="https://www.cleverpodcast.com/all-pisodes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> 200+ more episodes</a></p><p>SAY HI! - on<a href="https://bit.ly/4jEzIz3" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Instagram</a> &amp;<a href="https://bit.ly/4kVhniZ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> LinkedIn</a> @cleverpodcast @amydevers</p><br><p><strong>Clever Confidential credits:&nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong>Hosts:</strong> Amy Devers &amp; Andrew Wagner</p><p><strong>Writing and research: </strong>Amy Devers &amp; Andrew Wagner</p><p><strong>Production:</strong> <a href="https://www.cleverpodcast.com/devers-endeavors" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Devers Endeavors</a></p><p><strong>Production Assistance:</strong> Ilana Nevins</p><p><strong>Editing and Sound Design: </strong>Mark Zurawinski</p><p><strong>Theme Music: </strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wtTRz5-xZbk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">“Astronomy”</a> by Thin White Rope courtesy of <a href="http://www.frontierrecords.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Frontier Records</a></p><p><strong>Logo design: </strong>Laura Jaramillo remixed by Graham Hauser</p><br><p><strong>Special thanks to our sponsors!</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.wix.com/studio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Wix Studio</strong></a> is a platform built for all web creators to design, develop, and manage exceptional web projects at scale.</li><li><a href="https://www.subzero-wolf.com/trade-resources/kitchen-design-contest" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove's Kitchen Design Contest</strong></a> is a global design competition celebrating outstanding kitchen design projects. Apply now!</li></ul><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>