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 | 1172 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HistorySociety & Culture | |||
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Robert sits down with Ed Zitron to discuss one of the deadliest fake tech products in history: the Gopher, a fake golf ball detector that became a fake bomb detector and got hundreds of people killed.
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Robert concludes the story of the rise and fall of an activist investor we can now admit was just Bill Ackman all along.
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Robert explains the growth of "activist investors" through the career of one specific guy who also happens to be annoying as hell.
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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 States23 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 States24 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 Statesa month 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 Statesa month 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 | #13 | United States/Society & Culture |
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This show blends historical deep-dives with sharp, often irreverent cultural commentary. Across episodes, listeners encounter thorough explorations of infamous figures, political movements, and controversial historical episodes, paired with candid discussions about media, power, and persuasion. A standout is its willingness to connect glittering, high-profile narratives to darker undercurrents like manipulation, money, and propaganda, all delivered with brisk pacing and a penchant for pop-culture framing. It's likely to appeal to history buffs and critical thinkers who enjoy provocative storytelling, long-form analysis, and robust guest perspectives. A notable trait is the mix of meticulous archival detail with modern commentary, making it ... more
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Recent guests on Behind the Bastards include:
1. Kim Kelly
2. Negar Razavi
3. Jackie May
4. Deja Indigo
5. Jamie Loft
6. Jamie Loftus
7. Princess Weeks
8. Cooper Quinton
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