Lions Led By Donkeys Podcast

SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/lionsledbydonkeys LIVESTREAM TICKETS FOR OCT 4TH https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/livestream-lions-led-by-donkeys-podcast-live-in-glasgow-4th-october-2025-tickets-1532091008449 CHECK OUT THE MERCH STORE: www.llbdpodcast.com/ Check out TWOAPW: https://www.worstpossible.world The largest battle of the U.S. War of Independence took place in... Gibraltar? On the southern tip of Spain? The rock that the Brits care about a lot? And there weren't any Americans involved? Josh Boerman, friend of the show and host of The Worst of All Possible Worlds podcast and Ill Conceived podcast, joins us for this strange transatlantic chapter of American history. Sources: Roy Adkins. Leslie Adkins. Gibralter: The Greatest Siege in British History https://www.historynet.com/rock-legend-gibraltar/ https://www.thecollector.com/great-siege-gibraltar-us-revolution/ https://warfarehistorynetwork.com/article/grand-assault-on-gibraltar/

In 1942 the US Pacific campaign wound up creating the circumstances for a tank engagement on a tiny atoll in the middle of the ocean. It was the origin of the expression 'the two-thousand yard stare,' a battle that probably didn't need to happen but still wound up happening, and it involved a lot of carnage amid exactly zero shade. So, of course we were going to talk about it. Get the whole episode on Patreon here! https://www.patreon.com/posts/137945399 LIVESTREAM TICKETS FOR OCT 4TH https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/livestream-lions-led-by-donkeys-podcast-live-in-glasgow-4th-october-2025-tickets-1532091008449 CHECK OUT THE MERCH STORE: www.llbdpodcast.com/

LIVESTREAM TICKETS FOR OCT 4TH https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/livestream-lions-led-by-donkeys-podcast-live-in-glasgow-4th-october-2025-tickets-1532091008449 CHECK OUT THE MERCH STORE: www.llbdpodcast.com/ The Holy League is formed to fight off the Ottomans, resulting in a lot of guys catching flintlocks to the face, a pirate double cross, and spies in blackface. Sources: https://web.archive.org/web/20211013195205/https://www.historytoday.com/archive/head-head/how-important-was-battle-lepanto Brummett, Palmira. “‘The Lepanto Paradigm Revisited: Knowing the Ottomans in the Sixteenth Century,’ 63-93, in A. Contadini, and C. Norton, Eds.,The Renaissance and the Ottoman World (Farnham, Surrey: Ashgate, 2013).” The Renaissance and the Ottoman World , 2013. https://warfarehistorynetwork.com/article/the-battle-of-lepanto-the-best-days-work-in-centuries/ https://www.historynet.com/twilight-of-the-galleys-off-lepanto/ https://warfarehistorynetwork.com/muslim-equipment-at-the-battle-of-lepanto/

For this month's History of Armenia, Joe and Ani discuss the history of the most decorated Armenian-American military veteran in US history: a midwest Armenian-American named Victor Maghakian who was, without exaggeration, an absolute beast during the Pacific campaign of World War II. Get the whole episode on Patreon here! https://www.patreon.com/posts/137451794 Livestream tickets for our October 4 show in Glasgow are still available! https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/livestream-lions-led-by-donkeys-podcast-live-in-glasgow-4th-october-2025-tickets-1532091008449 Our merch store is open! https://www.llbdpodcast.com

SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/lionsledbydonkeys LIVESHOW TICKETS FOR OCT 4TH IN GLASGOW AVAILABLE HERE: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lions-led-by-donkeys-podcast-live-in-glasgow-4th-october-2025-tickets-1501072671769 LIVESTREAM TICKETS FOR OCT 4TH HERE: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/livestream-lions-led-by-donkeys-podcast-live-in-glasgow-4th-october-2025-tickets-1532091008449 CHECK OUT THE MERCH STORE: https://www.llbdpodcast.com/ In this episode, Joe regales Nate and Tom with the story of the Schwerer Gustav, a novelty oversize rail cannon designed to be as big and stupid as possible. It required you to lay down double track anywhere it went, effectively creating the first Fortnite build mode. It looked like the Magitek Factory except real. It did not work very well and was used far less frequently than you'd expect. Sources: Ian Hogg. German Artillery of WWII https://www.historynet.com/hitlers-monster-tanks/ https://www.historynet.com/krupp-28-cm-k5e-railway-gun/ https://www.forcesnews.com/heritage/wwii/super-gun-hitlers-most-powerful-cannon-was-used-battle-against-russia https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/schwerer-gustav-the-biggest-cannon-during-wwii https://www.slashgear.com/1430418/biggest-gun-ever-used-in-combat-schwerer-gustav-dora/

For this month's LLBR, Joe and Tom reconvene to discuss episode 2 of Neon Genesis Evangelion ("The Beast"). It's an episode that speaks to our respective early-teen years of listening to terrible music on headphones and being depressed. Some of us have not stopped doing this and that's okay too. Cover art by Unzealous Get the whole episode on Patreon here! https://www.patreon.com/posts/lions-led-by-18-136876215 Our merch store is open here: www.llbdpodcast.com

LIVESTREAM TICKETS FOR OCT 4TH HERE: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/livestream-lions-led-by-donkeys-podcast-live-in-glasgow-4th-october-2025-tickets-1532091008449 CHECK OUT THE MERCH STORE: https://www.llbdpodcast.com/ The conclusion to our series on the English Peasants' Revolt

Dive into the intense naval clash of the USS Buckley and a U-boat during WWII. Discover the strategic evolution that turned the tide in the Atlantic, as advances in convoy systems emerged. Enjoy a humorous take on U-boats, blending pop culture and personal reflections on modern relationships. Plus, explore quirky wartime anecdotes, like a basketball player's tales and the creative uses of Spam by Soviet soldiers. It's a mix of history and humor that keeps you engaged!

Listeners dive into the wild chaos of the English Peasants' Revolt, where absurdity reigns and rebels wreak havoc in their quest for equality. Explore the comical parallels between historical figures and modern culture, including humorous critiques on labor issues and consumer habits. Discover the unfolding drama as the young King Richard II grapples with a rebellious populace, leading to unexpected consequences. Blood, looting, and fervent demands create a colorful tapestry of 1381's vibrant upheaval.

The unexpected finale of the American Civil War is explored, focusing on the final shot fired by the CSS Shenandoah. Connections between Confederate descendants in Brazil and Nazi emigrants add intriguing layers to the narrative. The podcast delves into the birth of the Confederate Navy, highlighting struggles with loyalty and resources. It also examines the leadership challenges faced by Secretary Stephen Mallory as he attempted to establish a functional naval force amidst internal conflicts.