Behind the Bastards
Cool Zone Media and iHeartPodcastsThere’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 i... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 1163 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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Paying for ad-free makes this a much better experience. If you love history and learning about the worst people, this is your new favorite. Plus Robert has been at it for years so there’s a big backlog to dig into
Apple Podcasts5jayceelewis_
United States3 days ago - Way too many adds
Too many ad breaks with too many ads just take away from the actual content. Also has trouble following the story in between the “banter”
Apple Podcasts3Gretchen ClaireUnited States4 days ago - If Sophie were a biblical entity I would drink that cool aid immediately
The comments gave me heart problems, I can smell the Cheeto puffs on yalls neck beards through the screen. I love this podcast and all the input from everyone on it! It gets me through some long days at work. Please never stop!
Apple Podcasts5Sophie-Robert For PresidentUnited States7 days ago - Producer interrupts too much
I agree with a lot of the sentiment here. Robert is an awesome researcher with a great knack for podcasting. The producer Sophie is essentially a co-host now and interrupts constantly. Her contributions are often unfunny, unneeded, or downright sexist. This has gotten worse in the past year or so.
Recently I’ve been listening to episodes and shutting them off half way through once I’ve had my fill off it.
Other cool zone shows don’t have the producer constantly interrupting the podcast. Why... more
Apple Podcasts3BrenhimselfUnited States7 days ago - Sophie
Sophie is brilliant at stating the obvious. Good job I tried to listen to the podcast but Sophie interrupted so often with nonsense.
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Spotify | #12 | United States/Society & Culture |
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Behind the Bastards consistently digs into the lives and ecosystems around infamous figures, providing deep-dive history and context that goes beyond surface narratives. Episodes typically blend thorough research with accessible storytelling to unpack how power, ideology, and culture intertwine in ways that shape current events. The show often features guests from journalism, policy, and research, offering nuanced perspectives on topics like authoritarianism, corruption, and social dynamics, while maintaining a provocative, sometimes darkly humorous tone. A standout is its willingness to connect historical wrongdoing to contemporary systems, helping listeners understand how past power structures persist today. Potential sponsors and guests ... more
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Recent guests on Behind the Bastards include:
1. Cooper Quinton
2. Colonel Panic
3. Princess Weeks
4. Dana Al-Kurd
5. Justin Salhani
6. Brandi Posey
7. Courtney Kostak
8. Charles McDonald
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