Behind the Bastards
Cool Zone Media and iHeartPodcastsThere’s a reason the History Channel has produced hundreds of documentaries about Hitler but only a few about Dwight D. Eisenhower. Bad guys (and gals) are eternally fascinating. Behind the Bastards dives in past the Cliffs Notes of the worst humans in history and exposes the bizarre realities of their lives. Listeners will learn about the young adult novels that helped Hitler form his monstrous i... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 1090 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HistorySociety & Culture | |||
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ICBMs made it possible to end the world in 15 minutes or less. Robert tells Margaret about the nightmarishly incompetent first draft of the Minuteman, a nuclear weapons system almost perfectly designed to end the world on accident.
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This show is a 10/10
This is the only podcast.
Most of the reviewers are either sexist, racist, classist, or fascists.
THE PODCAST HAS WOMEN ON IT, THAT DOES NOT MAKE IT A BAD PODCAST.
Great podcast, 10/10 would move into a mountain side compound to fight a 3 letter agency with these folks.
Thank you Sophie and Robert, please continue the beautiful Boston accent.
Also, anyone talking trash about Prop, Magpie, or Jamie Loftus can catch it on sight.
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Apple Podcasts5GSwartz
United States6 days ago Everton since finding this show, I can't wait for the next episode. Fascinating, revolting, educational and amusing in equal measure. Robert Evans is a marvellous script writer and narrator. Great variety of guest hosts for every new story also.
Podchaser57 days agogeoff_marchant1971- This is all i can listen to
I love this podcast. Super interesting, well explained history. Smart politics and current events. And well done humor. I don’t even like listening to anything else
Apple Podcasts5Ally233223United States8 days ago - Great subjects and titles but presentation is childish.
I wanted to listen but just couldn’t. His guests make it worse.
I tried again…even worse…ignorant F…ks!
Tried again…still bad
Apple Podcasts1Rich685
Canada12 days ago - Right?
I’ve tried multiple times but I haven’t been able to make it through a single episode yet, due to the hosts vocal ticks of ending sentences with “Right?” and using “like” as a constant filler word.
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Spotify | #10 | United States/Society & Culture |
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Focused on exploring the intricacies and bizarre realities of some of history's most notorious figures, this series offers listeners a unique and often irreverent look at the worst humans to walk the earth. Each episode dives deep into the life stories, motivations, and oddities of infamous characters, from dictators to infamous criminals, revealing insights and anecdotes that are rarely covered in traditional history narratives. With a blend of commentary and humor, the show aims to educate while entertaining, making complex subjects accessible and engaging for its audience.
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Behind the Bastards launched 8 years ago and published 1090 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Behind the Bastards include:
1. Reis Bouyan
2. Jeff Hood
3. Corinna Lain
4. Dick Reavis
5. Sarah Marshall
6. Dahlia Kilsback
7. Sergy Slipchenko
8. Courtney Kosak
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