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 | 1078 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HistorySociety & Culture | |||
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Genuinely the most entertaining and interesting history podcast out there, Robert is unhinged (complementary) and uses his well honed ability to spin a yarn to make the stories interesting and engaging.
Podcast Addict5a month agoSilasLunarkProp is annoying and kinda dumb. Love the show tho
Podcast Addict4a month agoAshford- the best pod
I can’t explain it but this is my comfort podcast. learning about history through robert is a great way to make sense of
the world tbh.
I’ll subscribe to cooler zone media forever, because the only thing funnier than robert clumsily throwing to ads is robert clumsily throwing to no ads.
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United Statesa month ago good podcast in general, Robert is always great but the amount of ads and no option to remove them is getting old.
especially knowing that there's an ad free option on iPhones is dumb
Podcast Addict3a month agomarlinsoc- Could be amazing
It’s really interesting and I enjoy learning about the subjects covered. The guests are so terrible. There are also many sweeping generalizations made without any evidence and everyone will agree in unison like it’s proven fact.
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Spotify | #83 | United States/Top Podcasts |
Spotify | #12 | United States/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #126 | United States/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #12 | United States/Society & Culture |
Spotify | #97 |  Canada/Top Podcasts |
Spotify | #26 |  United Kingdom/Society & Culture |
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Focused on exploring the intricacies and bizarre realities of some of history's most notorious figures, this series offers listeners a unique and often irreverent look at the worst humans to walk the earth. Each episode dives deep into the life stories, motivations, and oddities of infamous characters, from dictators to infamous criminals, revealing insights and anecdotes that are rarely covered in traditional history narratives. With a blend of commentary and humor, the show aims to educate while entertaining, making complex subjects accessible and engaging for its audience.
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Behind the Bastards launched 8 years ago and published 1078 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. Reis Bouyan
2. Jeff Hood
3. Corinna Lain
4. Dick Reavis
5. Sarah Marshall
6. Bridget Todd
7. Dahlia Kilsback
8. Sergy Slipchenko
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