Lions Led By Donkeys Podcast

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A print shop owner finds himself entangled with a dangerous underground network after an unexpected run-in with the FBI. The discussion mixes humor and satire to unravel the absurdities of extremist ideologies, while unconventional fundraising ideas bring a whimsical touch. Misguided criminal antics in 1980s Spokane showcase the chaos of petty crime. The speakers delve into the bizarre ties between extremism and life insurance, alongside criminal tactics that merge dark comedy with dysfunctional dynamics. A reflective take on law enforcement incompetence caps it all off.

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Dive into the comedic chaos of rival truck brands and the serious implications of far-right ideologies in the Pacific Northwest. Explore the life of Robert Matthews, uncovering the intersections of music, identity, and radical beliefs. A satirical take on race reveals the absurdities of the white nationalist movement, while bizarre advertisements add a quirky twist. From Scottish stereotypes to the influences of extremist literature, the hosts blend humor with critical insights, capturing America's complex cultural landscape.

COME SEE US LIVE IN LONDON! https://bigbellycomedy.club/event/lions-led-by-donkeys-podcast-live-big-fat-festival-southbank/ For this week's bonus, we're discussing the late-'60s insurgency in South Korea, back at a time when the DMZ was more of a concept than an actual barrier, and the North Korean military trained an elite commando unit to sneak across the border in 1968 with a mission to kill South Korean president Park Chung-Hee. They got... closer than you might think. Get the whole episode on Patreon here! https://www.patreon.com/posts/131204772

Dive into the origins of The Order, an American Neo-Nazi group led by an unlikely character. Explore the surreal intersections of veterans and extremist rhetoric, revealing how personal experiences can lead to radical ideologies. Discover the bizarre beliefs of British Israelism and its connections to modern political movements. Delve into the complexities of post-war America, the rise of the John Birch Society, and the chilling paranoia of militant groups. Humor meets historical critique in this compelling exploration of extremism and identity.

GET THE FULL EPISODE ON PATREON HERE: patreon.com/posts/130683478 COME SEE US IN LONDON JUNE 22ND: bigbellycomedy.club/event/lions-led…ival-southbank/ Freed from the oppressive yoke of G Gundam, we venture into a different OVA series where Gundam is actually... good? We watched Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket, a show about the horrors of war seen through the eyes of a child who, while not exactly bright or good at school, is somehow able to outsmart every single adult in this show. To include entire military organizations and spy agencies?

The podcast hilariously dives into the War of the Oaken Bucket, where a wooden bucket theft sparked a bizarre conflict between Italian city-states. It explores quirky historical anecdotes, Italian stereotypes, and the absurdities of medieval warfare. The hosts craft whimsical connections between pop culture and history, from basketball to political intrigue. They also offer a light critique of a Borgia miniseries, comment on early 14th-century culinary chaos, and reflect on the emotional impact of online hate, all while keeping the tone playful and engaging.

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Come see us live in London June 22nd: https://bigbellycomedy.club/event/lions-led-by-donkeys-podcast-live-big-fat-festival-southbank/ A conflict breaks out between a newly independent Mexico and a newly back-to-having-kings France. It culminates in a small series of armed incursions and blockades in 1838-39. Did it start because of an aggrieved French baker? Did Napoleon’s armies advance the science of military optics because their commander wanted to look at feet? In this episode (the first one where Nate has researched, written, and hosted), we get to the bottom of the semi-apocryphal Pastry War. Sources: Atwater, James D.; Ruiz, Ramon Eduardo. "Out from Under: Benito Juárez and the Struggle for Mexican Independence." Doubleday: Garden City, N.Y., 1969. Muñoz, Rafael Felipe. "Santa Anna, el dictador resplandeciente." Fondo de Cultura Económica: Mexico, 1982. Penot, Jacques. "L'expansion commerciale française au Mexique et les causes du conflit franco-mexicain de 1838-1839." Bulletin Hispanique 75-1-2, 1973. pp. 169-201 Toussaint, Éric. "Le système dette : Histoire des dettes souveraines et de leur répudiation." Les Liens qui libèrent: Paris, 2017.