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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Nov 6, 2018 • 1h 3min
Part One: The Birth of American Fascism
In episode 30, Robert is joined again by Katy Stoll and Cody Johnston to discuss how fascism started in America. It is a well-established fact that fascism can rise to dominate a democratic nation from relatively humble beginnings. Keep that in mind as we talk about the birth of the American Fascist movement in the United States. Because, more than anything, this is a story about how close the USA came to going down Germany’s path. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 1, 2018 • 53min
The Bastards of the 2018 Midterm Election
In Episode 29, Robert is joined again by Katy Stoll and Cody Johnston to discuss the Bastards of the 2018 Midterm Election! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 30, 2018 • 1h 11min
Why Ted Cruz S*cks: A Comprehensive Biography
This week, Robert is joined by Cody Johnston and Katy Stoll to discuss the Bastards of the 2018 Mid-Term Elections. And to start, let’s talk about a man that people of all backgrounds and beliefs can despise: Ted Cruz. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Oct 25, 2018 • 57min
Part Three: L. Ron Hubbard's High Sea Adventures With His Private Cult Navy
In Part Three of our Series on L. Ron Hubbard, Robert is joined again by Caitlin Durante (The Bechdel Cast) to discuss how L. Ron Hubbard spent 99% of his waking hours making up insane lies and died worth $600 million. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Oct 24, 2018 • 59min
Part Two: L. Ron Hubbard: The Greatest Con-Man In History
In Part Two of our Three Part Series on L. Ron Hubbard, Robert is joined again by Caitlin Durante (The Bechdel Cast) to discuss how L. Ron Hubbard lived the life of Indiana Jones, mixed with Steve Zizou, as well as mixed with the Prophet Mohammed. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Oct 23, 2018 • 1h 3min
Part One: How L. Ron Hubbard Lied His Way to Godhood
Lafayette Ron Hubbard was a living monument to how much a tall white guy can achieve by lying, without pause, for seventy straight years. In Episode 27, Robert is joined by Caitlin Durante (The Bechdel Cast) and they discuss the wild life of the found of Scientology. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 18, 2018 • 1h 18min
Part Two: Steven Seagal Is So Much Worse Than You'd Ever Imagine
In Part Two of our series on Steven Seagal, Robert is joined again by the Internet's Seanbaby and they continue to discuss Steven Seagal who is an actual monster. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Oct 16, 2018 • 1h 1min
Part One: Steven Seagal Is So Much Worse Than You'd Ever Imagine
Trust us, Steven Seagal is a world class monster. On episode 26, Robert is joined by the Internet's Seanbaby about Seagal's aikido, alleged human trafficking and unconscionable blues music. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 11, 2018 • 54min
Part Two: Ronald and Nancy Reagan: The Bastards Behind the AIDS Crisis
In this revealing discussion, Andy Beckerman, host of Couples Therapy, joins to unpack the Reagans' controversial legacy during the AIDS crisis. They critically analyze how Ronald and Nancy Reagan's policies marginalized the gay community, reflecting societal stigma and political hesitance. The conversation highlights C. Everett Koop's role as Surgeon General and the backlash against sex education initiatives. Insights into cognitive decline in leadership further complicate the narrative, offering both humor and deep critique of political ethics during this dark time.
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Oct 9, 2018 • 1h 7min
Part One: Ronald and Nancy Reagan: The Bastards Behind the AIDS Crisis
Comedian Andy Beckerman, co-host of Couples Therapy Podcast, joins to unpack the complicated relationship between Ronald and Nancy Reagan and their troubling responses to the AIDS crisis. The conversation reveals how the administration’s homophobia shaped public policy and societal attitudes during the epidemic. Insights into the Reagans' interactions with the LGBTQ+ community highlight a blend of political motivations and personal beliefs. Dark humor punctuates the discourse as they reflect on political indifference and the tragic neglect faced by marginalized groups.
