

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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Aug 17, 2021 • 1h 17min
Part One: Joe Arpaio: America's Favorite Concentration Camp Operator
Robert is joined by Noah Shachtman to discuss Joe Arpaio.FOOTNOTES: https://archive.is/AmHdM#selection-2143.0-2177.274 https://www.nytimes.com/2000/08/24/technology/hoping-people-watch-jail-and-won-t-want-to-visit.html https://archive.is/zOUoh#selection-1343.0-1347.37 https://archive.is/nQcmL https://web.archive.org/web/20080129034231/http://www.sheriffjoe.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=14&Itemid=29 http://content.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1929920,00.html https://web.archive.org/web/20081218232929/http://www.sheriffjoe.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=22&Itemid=37 https://archive.is/g1b2z#selection-1745.0-1785.137 https://www.thedailybeast.com/before-he-was-the-bane-of-immigrants-joe-arpaio-was-an-immigrants-son https://archive.is/uk9cF https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2016/11/09/ariz-sheriff-joe-arpaio-ousted-by-voters-ending-the-24-year-run-of-americas-toughest-sheriff/ https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/maricopa-county-sheriff-joe-arpaios-posses-9672987 https://www.12news.com/article/news/crime/mcso-posse-members-had-sex-drug-and-domestic-violence-offenses/75-2312f62f-a964-4016-8d3e-77bc27322c93 https://www.theguardian.com/cities/2017/aug/21/arizona-phoenix-concentration-camp-tent-city-jail-joe-arpaio-immigration https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/true-crime/wp/2017/08/25/how-ex-sheriff-joe-arpaio-wound-up-facing-jail-time-before-trump-pardoned-him/ https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/prisoners-hang-themselves-in-sheriff-joe-arpaios-jails-at-a-rate-that-dwarfs-other-county-lockups-7845679 https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/arpaios-jail-staff-cost-ambrett-spencer-her-baby-and-shes-not-the-only-one-6433038?storyPage=2 https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/in-the-crosshairs-6431626?storyPage=12 https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/a-phony-murder-plot-against-joe-arpaio-winds-up-costing-taxpayers-11-million-6629798 https://www.gq.com/story/joe-arpaio-history Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 12, 2021 • 1h 11min
Covid Vaccine Grifting "Doctors"
Dive into a world of COVID vaccine grifting as the hosts unveil the alarming rise of counterfeit vaccination records. They explore how misinformation is profiting off public fears, highlighting cases of deception in healthcare. The podcast critiques unethical practices in naturopathy and the anti-vaccine movement, fueled by dubious claims from former pharmaceutical insiders. Expect humor alongside serious discussions about the dangers of pseudoscience and vaccine skepticism that challenge public health narratives.

Aug 10, 2021 • 1h 5min
How Nestle Starved A Bunch of Babies
Robert is joined by Arielle Duhaime-Ross (Vice News) to discuss the Nestle infant formula controversy. FOOTNOTES:http://archive.babymilkaction.org/pdfs/babykiller.pdfhttps://www.businessinsider.com/personal-finance/nestles-infant-formula-scandal-2012-6#not-even-your-kitchen-is-safe--17https://newint.org/features/1982/04/01/babies/https://www.nytimes.com/1981/12/06/magazine/the-controversy-over-infant-formula.html?pagewanted=allhttps://theurgetohelp.com/articles/formula-for-death/https://www.contemporarypediatrics.com/view/concise-history-infant-formula-twists-and-turns-includedhttps://www.theguardian.com/sustainable-business/nestle-baby-milk-scandal-food-industry-standardshttps://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1991-05-19-mn-2981-story.htmlhttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-nestle-babymilk/nestle-to-respond-to-baby-milk-criticism-in-coming-days-idUSKBN1FM18Fhttps://www.nber.org/papers/w24452 Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 5, 2021 • 1h 16min
Part Two: The Cult Behind Josh Duggar
In this gripping discussion, the life and beliefs of Josh Duggar are examined, revealing deep-seated manipulation within a Christian Dominionist cult. The troubling past of the Duggar family is unpacked, featuring systemic failures in protecting children from abuse. Ironies unfold as the family's public persona clashes with private actions. The conversation tackles hypocrisy surrounding sin and redemption in religious communities, exploring the implications of systemic abuse. Victims' struggles and the Duggars' controversial legacy highlight the urgent need for accountability and change.

Aug 3, 2021 • 1h 5min
Part One: The Cult Behind Josh Duggar
Josh Duggar, a child molester and member of a Christian Dominionist cult, is the focus of this podcast. The speakers discuss his crimes, the cult that protected him, and connections to figures like Mike Huckabee and Steven Seagal. They explore the impact of feminism on cult-like groups, blame women for men's actions, and touch on the dark side of fundamentalist cults. The episode also tackles uncomfortable topics, political criticism, and features amusing podcast ads.

Jul 29, 2021 • 1h 7min
Part Two: Elan School: The Worst 'Troubled Teen' Facility
Robert is joined again by Miles Gray to continue to discuss The Elan School. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 27, 2021 • 1h 14min
Part One: Elan School: The Worst 'Troubled Teen' Facility
Robert is joined by Miles Gray to discuss The Elan School.FOOTNOTES: https://www.nytimes.com/2002/06/02/style/skeletons-in-the-classroom.html https://www.darkdowneast.com/episodes/elanschool https://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-xpm-2000-02-15-0002150060-story.html https://books.google.com/books?id=GCv_lLRAAWMC&pg=PA371&lpg=PA371&dq=joe+ricci+Daytop&source=bl&ots=Hd3sMgUT5c&sig=ACfU3U1U1xJywjNNNcpIkCTqx6G_G9KRbw&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjJlISfkPzvAhVXFVkFHcsVDx0Q6AEwEnoECBMQAw#v=onepage&q=joe%20ricci%20Daytop&f=false https://www.sunjournal.com/2016/03/13/family-asks-really-happened-phil-elan-school/# https://www.sunjournal.com/2016/03/20/day-officer-smiley-helped-boy-escape-elan-school/?rel=related# https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2000/10/dominick-dunne-martha-moxley-murder-greenwich https://archive.is/ixdgd#selection-529.0-529.432 https://www.huffpost.com/entry/exclusive-new-york-state-_b_38895 https://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/ee7oq/iama_graduate_of_the_elan_school/ https://cases.justia.com/federal/district-courts/connecticut/ctdce/3:2007cv01625/79511/33/0.pdf?ts=1232080685 CURLEY, MAURA. DUCK IN A RAINCOAT . MENUKIE PRESS /VIRGIN VOICE. Kindle Edition. https://elan.school/ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 24, 2021 • 2h 56min
After the Revolution: Chapters Twenty One, Twenty Two, and Twenty Three
This week's chapters from Robert's fiction podcast, "After the Revolution."Podcast Feed: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-after-the-revolution-82966686/Book Website: https://atrbook.com/ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 23, 2021 • 1h 22min
Steven Seagal Wrote a Book (We Read It)
Robert is joined by Shereen Lani Younes to discuss Steven Seagal's book, The Way of the Shadow Wolves. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 20, 2021 • 1h 10min
The Company that Poisoned 300,000 Babies
Mia Wong is joined by Robert Evans to discuss the 2008 Tainted Milk Scandal. FOOTNOTES: https://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/04/world/asia/04milk.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0%20NYT http://news.sina.com.cn/c/2009-01-15/103417050517.shtml https://hzdaily.hangzhou.com.cn/dskb/html/2008-09/13/content_504378.htm Supply Chains and the Human Condition - Anna Tsing https://cominsitu.wordpress.com/2020/03/25/supply-chains-and-the-human-condition/ https://web.archive.org/web/20070930182442/http://ww2.aegis.com/news/sc/2003/SC030603.html https://www.scmp.com/article/653037/greedy-men-shameless-says-mum-who-fed-baby-bad-milk The Contaminated Milk Affair - Frédéric Keck https://journals.openedition.org/chinaperspectives/4780 https://www.theguardian.com/world/2009/nov/24/china-executes-milk-scandal-pair https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3051808/foreign-brands-still-dominate-parents-do-not-trust-chinas-home https://www.theguardian.com/world/2004/apr/21/china.jonathanwatts https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/parents-chinas-milk-scandal-criticize-payout-flna1c9444094 https://www.scmp.com/news/china/society/article/3084271/china-investigates-claims-babies-sickened-fake-milk-formula https://web.archive.org/web/20051217065942/http://www.sanlu.com/jieshao.aspx Unmade in China - Jeremy R. Haft https://1lib.us/book/2769897/98fdb5 Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.