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ASSASSINS

ABC Australia
World War I
Benazir Bhutto
Tupac Shakur
Shinzo Abe
Tetsuya Yamagami
Iran
Ramses III
Alexei Navalny
Assassination
Russia
Assassinations
Pakistan People's Party
Unification Church
Mohsen Fakhrizadeh
Nuclear Weapons
Rasputin
Grigoris Lambrakis
Taliban
Ancient Egypt
Pakistan

History often moves slowly, almost imperceptibly. But sometimes, the world is changed forever by a single, brutal act of violence. ASSASSINS tells the stories of these moments of chaos and fire. Each week host Aslan Pahari will bring you stories of the world's most shocking assassinations that changed the course of history. From the lone wolf hitman to the professional assassin, you'll hear how fa... more

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L-FRESH The LION
Punjabi Australian hip hop artist
Independent/Music Career
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Mary McGilivray
Art historian
The Iconoclass (TikTok)
Episode: The cult of Thomas Becket the martyr
Stuart Drummond
Manager of Community and Economic Development, Shire of Noangarup, Western Australia
Local government
Episode: PRESENTS... What The Duck?! | Nature's Most Wanted
Leonardo da Pinci
Narrator/Host voice for What The Duck segment
What The Duck? / ABC
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Alexei Toliopoulos
Podcaster and film critic, host of The Last Video Store
The Last Video Store
Episode: “Z”: The Oscar-winning film banned in Greece
Maddie Massy
Science journalist and expert in ancient DNA research.
Episode: An ancient mystery solved by modern science!

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Aslan Pahari
Host of the show, delivering the narrative and framing the story.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 313 ratings
  • Entertaining and informative...happy surprise hearing L fresh the lion on the podcast...have been a long time fan.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    kokella
    a month ago
  • Great host

    Great host, wish it was just history and not true crime though!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ro_bbie2442
    United States4 months ago
  • Excellent!

    ‘A Targeted Doctor’ your best episode yet!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hfgjmbcsgjn
    Australia5 months ago
  • Fantastic

    Awesome podcast. Awesome host

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sciencepyar
    United States5 months ago
  • Fantastic story teller

    Aslan’s voice is like looking into a camp fire or out to sea, very soothing. He’s a fantastic story teller and cuts through sensationalism well. Folk like him make me proud to be an Australian and content like this is refreshing from the ABC

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    brode hog
    Australia6 months ago

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The storytelling is described as dramatic and cinematic, which some listeners love and others find over-the-top.
A number of reviews praise production quality and accessible historical context, while a few criticize pacing or perception of bias.
Overall, the host's narration is praised for being engaging and calming, a standout quality for history-driven crime tales.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#199
Australia/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#60
India/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#136
Israel/True Crime

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The cult of Thomas Becket the martyr
Q: Mary, what does it actually mean when we say Beckett's Shrine was one of the most popular in medieval Europe?
It signifies not only the shrine's material wealth and visual opulence but also its central role in facilitating a national and transnational devotional network, where pilgrims traveled long distances to seek healing, miracles, and spiritual intercession, reinforcing Becket's status as a martyr and saint.
“Z”: The Oscar-winning film banned in Greece
Q: Why is it that you love the movie Z?
I love this film because it gives a visual language to the memories of the military junta in Greece, and it captures the essence of those experiences for many exiled Greeks.
PRESENTS… No One Saw It Coming | The Wrong Turn That Started a World War
Q: What happens after the assassination?
The Austrians held a major meeting and decided to declare war on Serbia, using the assassination as a trigger for conflict.
An ancient mystery solved by modern science!
Q: How did scientists come to the conclusion that this screaming mummy was Prince Penteware?
Genetic analysis showed that the screaming mummy shared 50 percent of their genetic material with Ramses III, indicating they were father and son.

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Explores history through dramatic, true-crime style retellings of assassinations that reshaped world events. Episodes blend biographical arcs, political context, and vivid storytelling to illuminate how one act can alter nations, cultures, and public memory. A standout feature is the host's theatrical narration paired with careful historical framing, creating a compelling, if polarizing, listening experience that appeals to history buffs and true-crime enthusiasts alike. This mix of global figures, archival detail, and narrative craft likely keeps audiences engaged across a broad range of topics from politics to culture and international affairs.

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ASSASSINS launched a year ago and published 40 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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1. L-FRESH The LION
2. Mary McGilivray
3. Stuart Drummond
4. Leonardo da Pinci
5. Alexei Toliopoulos
6. Maddie Massy

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