
Throughout the course of human history certain individuals have stood out as being completely f***ing awesome. From ninjas and gunfighters to pirates and Vikings, to explorers, scientists and great leaders, these people - true badasses - completely obliterated anything that stood in their path, routinely overcame seemingly insurmountable obstacles, and ultimately altered the course of history thro... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 142 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HistoryComedy | |||

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Like the stories and history. Delivered in an entertaining format, great work.
This is my favorite new history podcast! It’s great to hear about so many new and different characters from history. Ben keeps it fun. Keep them coming!
It’s like a episode of HTDS but almost better.
I started listening at the paten episode and almost can’t,stop laughing and listening.
I just wish they’d say “yeah” 2/3 less than they do.
Amazing—this is essentially the equivalent of getting a weekly episode of Hardcore History by Dan Carlin, and as such I couldn’t be more impressed by this podcast—Keep up the fantastic work Ben and Pat 🙏
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This podcast explores the lives of extraordinary individuals throughout history, often referred to as 'badasses', who made significant impacts through their courage and audacity. Episodes are filled with thrilling narratives of various figures ranging from notorious fighters, influential leaders, and daring explorers to those who broke societal norms to achieve greatness. Each week, listeners are treated to stories that resonate with themes of resilience, defiance, and undying ambition, showcasing how these individuals overcame overwhelming odds to leave a mark on history.
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Badass of the Week launched 3 years ago and published 142 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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