Stalin showed a complex emotional side with regret, bursts of temper, and sentimental gestures.
Stalin's erratic behavior ranged from violence to kindness, showcasing his contradictory nature.
Stalin's post-WWII drinking sessions led to bizarre decisions, practical jokes, and distorted reality perception.
Deep dives
Stalin's Mischievous Captions
Stalin displayed his sharp wit and sense of humor by adding humorous captions to artwork in the Soviet archives, exuding cleverness and whimsy in his noted comments on naked sketches.
Stalin's Emotional Turmoil
Despite his cold and calculated exterior, Stalin displayed emotional complexity, showing regret over purges, bursts of temper, and moments of sentimental gestures like offering apologies in the form of roses, revealing a more multifaceted personality.
Stalin's Unpredictable Behavior
Stalin's capriciousness often ranged from violence and tantrums, such as kicking mirrors and food, to moments of kindness, like forgiving an old woman for a car crash during the war, showcasing his erratic and contradictory nature.
Stalin's Eccentric Behavior During World War II
Stalin's visit to the front lines during World War II showcased his strange behavior, including sleeping at a peasant's house and awkwardly trying to pay for his stay due to lack of cash. He even stopped his motorcade to defecate in public, highlighting his unusual actions in wartime situations.
Stalin's Drunken Social Gatherings and Erratic Post-War Behavior
After World War II, Stalin indulged in excessive drinking sessions with his inner circle, leading to erratic behavior and increasingly bizarre decisions. He engaged in humiliating practical jokes and forced his comrades into lengthy, alcohol-fueled dinners lasting hours. Stalin's obsession with cinema further distorted his perception of reality, culminating in questionable decisions like taxing the peasantry during a famine.
Let’s talk about Stalin, baaaaaaby! In this Bonus Episode, Robert is joined by Brandie Posey (comedian, writer & producer) and they discuss Josef Stalin who was a bank robber, a sex icon, the drunkest man in history and more.
