Behind the Bastards Part One: Behind the Bastards Q&A: Year's End Edition
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Dec 31, 2024 Robert and Sophie engage with listener questions, tackling everything from the complexities of covering controversial figures to the moral ambiguities they face. They share humorous insights about potential podcast guests and discuss awards for the film 'Critics Are Healing.' The conversation moves to their journey from writing to podcasting while reflecting on war zone journalism and playful topics like hypothetical Spice Girl names. All of this sprinkled with a lively appreciation for their fans and the quirky joys of open dialogue.
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Foreign Leader Episodes
- Robert Evans dislikes covering foreign leaders he isn't already familiar with.
- He finds it challenging and stressful to quickly learn enough to avoid misrepresenting complex political situations.
Wilderness Camp Episodes
- Sophie dislikes episodes about horrific things happening to children, particularly those involving wilderness camps and schools.
- Robert, conversely, enjoys these topics.
Kissinger's Death
- Robert Evans' reaction to Henry Kissinger's death was subdued.
- He had a beer, acknowledging Kissinger's long life and lack of consequences.