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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Sep 13, 2022 • 1h 28min
Part Three: Christopher Columbus: Bringer of the Apocalypse
Michael Swaim, a witty writer and comedian known for his work with the Small Beans Podcasting Network, joins the discussion on Columbus's complex legacy. They delve into the misconceptions surrounding the Taino and indigenous experiences, contrasting Columbus's narratives with the harsh realities of his expeditions. The dialogue humorously critiques his embellished accounts, explores moral failures of leadership, and highlights the grim consequences of colonization. Ultimately, they reflect on the absurdities of history while grappling with the dark legacies of colonialism.
Sep 10, 2022 • 2h 18min
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Sep 8, 2022 • 58min
Part Two: Christopher Columbus: Bringer of the Apocalypse
Robert is joined again by Michael Swaim to continue to discuss Christopher Columbus.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Sep 6, 2022 • 1h 22min
Part One: Christopher Columbus: Bringer of the Apocalypse
Robert is joined by Michael Swaim to discuss Christopher ColumbusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 3, 2022 • 4h 20min
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Sep 1, 2022 • 1h 2min
Part Four: Helena Blavatsky: the woman who inspired the Nazis, and Gwyneth Paltrow
In part four of this series, Robert concludes his conversation with Jamie Loftus about Helena Blavatsky.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 30, 2022 • 58min
Part Three: Helena Blavatsky: the woman who inspired the Nazis, and Gwyneth Paltrow
Robert and Jamie Loftus talk about Helena Blavatsky's time in the United States, inventing the "new age" movement.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 27, 2022 • 3h 31min
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Aug 25, 2022 • 1h 17min
Part Two: Helena Blavatsky: the woman who inspired the Nazis, and Gwyneth Paltrow
Delve into dark themes intertwined with comedy, Mystical Claims and Fabricated Spiritual Odyssey, Unveiling Long-Held Secrets, Siblings Profiting from Seances, The Evolution of Spiritualism, Mysteries of a Small Town, Charismatic Manipulation and Occult Writings, Shady Practices and Manipulation in the Spiritualist World
Aug 23, 2022 • 1h 26min
Part One: Helena Blavatsky: the woman who inspired the Nazis, and Gwyneth Paltrow
Robert is joined by Jamie Loftus to discuss Helena Blavatsky.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
