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 | 1221 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureHistory | |||
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- 5🌟Show; 0-Star Sophie
Poor pro-Sophie bots… I’ve been listening to for years, and I used to LOVE this pod. But Sophie needs to exercise her talents as a producer. She is not a cohost.
Apple Podcasts1Nicc878
United States17 days ago - Radovan Karadžiċ
Learn how to pronounce names. Historically, the account is reasonably accurate and Robert’s horror at the situation is appropriate. His guest thinks it’s hilarious. Don’t have her back. She’s awful and her ignorance, arrogance and always talking over the host is incredibly annoying. I have some knowledge of the subject matter here and yes, the horror is real. There wasn’t much funny about it at all.
Apple Podcasts3ZRH-1United States21 days ago - Used to be good
Stopped listening over a year ago, came back to see if anything had improved. Nope, it got worse. Liked it way better when the politics weren’t so blatantly off-the-rails left and the facts presented weren’t cherry-picked to reflect this. Do better Robert.
Apple Podcasts1Tepfe005United States23 days ago - Used to be 5 stars
Look I’ve been listening to this podcast for over well 5 years at this point and I loved it. It used to be my favorite, I deeply enjoy Robert’s reporting, the bringing in of guests to be cohosts for the episodes to learn as they go but objectively it is a different podcast than when it originated because of the dynamic switch with Sophie being included. This isn’t about her as a person but rather the interrupting, the heavy bias and rude to everyone introjections that make me cringe. It’s not th... more
Apple Podcasts3Bort&GhostUnited States25 days ago - Awful
Gross, offensive and super racist.
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Spotify | #106 | United States/Top Podcasts |
Spotify | #10 | United States/Society & Culture |
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A history-forward show that digs into the lives and legacies of notorious leaders, controversial figures, and pivotal moments, mixing rigorous research with sharp, often dark humor. Episodes routinely explore how myth, power, and ideology shaped real-world outcomes—from imperial expansion and war to surveillance, politics, and social movements. Notable strengths include deep archival insight, a willingness to tackle morally complex subjects, and recurring analyses that connect historical events to contemporary power structures. A distinctive trait is the blend of thorough scholarship with entertaining storytelling, plus the use of guests who provide targeted expertise to illuminate nuanced angles. For potential listeners, the show offers a ... more
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Behind the Bastards launched 8 years ago and published 1221 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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Recent guests on Behind the Bastards include:
1. Kaveh Hoda
2. Yara Asi
3. Kristin Conger
4. Kristen Conger
5. Harsha Walia
6. Margaret Killjoy
7. Margaret Kiljoy
8. Milo Yiannopoulos
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