Behind the Bastards
Cool Zone Media and iHeartPodcasts
There’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 ideology, the founder of Blackwater’s insane quest to build his own Air Force, the bizarre lives of the sons and daughters of dictators and Saddam Hussein’s side career as a trashy romance novelist.
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May 23, 2024 • 58min
CZM Rewind: Morton Downey Junior: The Ur-Media Grifter
Tom Reimann joins to discuss the controversial life of Morton Downey Jr., from his right-wing media rise to his confrontational persona. They explore his provocative tactics, impact on media, and staged confrontations with guests like Gloria Allred. The chapter also delves into media controversy, sensationalism, and Morton's unconventional career enhancement plans.
May 22, 2024 • 47min
CZM Rewind: The Ballad of Wally George
Tom Reimann and Robert delve into the controversial world of Wally George, discussing his provocative talk show style, family dynamics, extreme views, and connections to white nationalist politics. They explore his rise to fame, unsettling interview experiences, and humorous nod to his decline in health. The episode also features sponsor ads for CBD products, online therapy, and exclusive content on the hosts' podcast network.
May 21, 2024 • 1h 4min
CZM Rewind: Joe Pyne: The Man Who Invented Right Wing Talk Radio
Tom Reimann discusses Joe Pyne, focusing on his pioneering call-in radio format and confrontational interview style. They explore Pyne's military background, struggles with lead exposure, and transformation to extreme right-wing perspectives. The podcast delves into Pyne's unique interview with the Black Panthers and a historic conversation on transgender issues, showcasing his controversial yet influential broadcasting legacy.
May 18, 2024 • 3h 33min
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Legal ramifications of protest activities and challenges in suing loosely-structured groups discussed, McKesson's negligence case explored. Union struggles at Blue Bottle Coffee and the value of labor highlighted. Campus protests, police repression, and tensions at university encampments recounted. Trauma and resilience in campus protests, discrepancies in memorial days, and police mishaps explored with ethical dilemmas of excessive force.
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May 16, 2024 • 1h 8min
Part Two: The Darkest Episode We Will Ever Do
Delving into the disturbing experiments of Helmut Kentler's pedophile foster program, the podcast explores how the German left was infiltrated by pedophile activists. It sheds light on politically motivated child abuse, the normalization of abuse, and the advocacy of pedophilia in left-wing groups. The episode also uncovers the manipulation and historical atrocities surrounding pedophilia acceptance, highlighting the importance of justice and healing amidst trauma.
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May 14, 2024 • 1h 6min
Part One: The Darkest Episode We Will Ever Do
Explore the repercussions of post-WWII generational criticism in Germany, unravel the complex legacy of Helmet Kintler and his Nazi upbringing, and uncover the dark nexus of psychology, sexuality, and ideology. Delve into the normalization of child abuse, the debate on child prostitution terminology, and the shocking complicity of academia in fostering systematic abuse. With a mix of chaos, humor, and disturbing revelations, this podcast sheds light on a harrowing history with profound societal implications.
May 11, 2024 • 2h 31min
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Exploring the erasure of transgender identities in the US, parallels between Jesus and the Joker, independent trans cinema, forming unions in small shops, understanding authoritarian personalities, challenges in Rojava amidst conflict and revolutionary sacrifice, and applying principles of the Kurdish freedom movement globally.
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May 9, 2024 • 1h 16min
Part Two: The Parenting Gurus of Nazi Germany
Johanna Harer, the chief Momfluencer of Nazi Germany, endorsed by Hitler, shares extreme parenting ideologies. The podcast explores disturbing parenting practices in Nazi Germany and contrasts them with modern healthy approaches. The discussion highlights the impact of historical figures on generational beliefs about parenting.
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May 7, 2024 • 58min
Part One: The Parenting Gurus of Nazi Germany
Margaret Killjoy discusses Moritz Schreber's extreme parenting methods in Nazi Germany, including torture devices. The podcast explores the impact of child-rearing practices on the rise of Nazism and the legacy of Shreber's disturbing teachings.
May 4, 2024 • 2h 37min
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Topics covered in this podcast include the controversy of pizza making, Palestinian exiles balancing dreams and family, global solidarity with Palestine, decline of unions in the US, challenges in labor movements, campus occupations in Arcada and Portland, protester tactics and student demands, exploration of campus occupation dynamics, queer independent media and comedy, shifting landscape of news consumption among Gen Z, collaborative artistic endeavors in movie making, and challenges of independent content creation.
