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Liberty Dies With Thunderous Applause: Dictators of History

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Liberty Dies With Thunderous Applause is a history podcast obsessed with history's greatest dictators. The hosts have created a knockout competition to determine the single greatest dictator of all time. Each episode features a match-up of two dictators where the hosts discuss the life and times of each leader. The loser of each match-up is immediately eliminated from the tournament and each winne... more

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The hosts unravel the lives and legacies of two South Asian dictators; The Mughal Akbar The Great and Pakistani General Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq

They discuss Akbar's mongol lineage, his sometimes brutal conquest of India, his creation of his own religion... more

The hosts unravel the lives and legacies of two Chinese dictators; Chairman Mao Zedong and current President of China Xi Jinping.

They discuss Mao's involvement in the creation of the Chinese Communist Party, the Chinese civil war fighting the Natio... more

The hosts unravel the lives and legacies of Eastern European Communist dictators; Josip Broz Tito of Yugoslavia and Nicolae Ceausescu of Romania.

They discuss Tito's rise up the Yugoslav Communist Party, his leadership of the resistance movement dur... more

The hosts unravel the lives and legacies of two female dictators; Cleopatra, The Last Queen of Egypt and Catherine The Great, Empress of Russia.

They discuss Cleopatra's Macedonian heritage, her battles with he brother, her recruitment of Julius Cae... more

The hosts unravel the lives and legacies of two Roman Emperors; Caligula and Nero.

They discuss the Caligula's stellar ancestry, the origin of the nickname 'Caligula', his adoption by the Emperor Tiberius, his suspicious succession to Emperor, his ... more

The hosts unravel the lives and legacies of Muammar Gaddafi of Libya and Hosni Mubarak of Egypt.

They discuss the coup that brought Gaddafi to power, his bizarre manifesto, the Lockerbie bombing, his crazy behaviour on the world stage, his all femal... more

The hosts unravel the lives and legacies of Ferdinand Marcos of The Philippines and Suharto of Indonesia.

The hosts discuss Marcos’ election, his declaration of martial law, embezzlement of billions of dollars, and of course, the extravagance of his... more

The hosts unravel the lives and legacies of two rulers of Russia, Joseph Stalin and Vladimir Putin.

The hosts discuss Stalin's bizarre childhood, his outmaneuvering of Trotsky, his superb use of propaganda, the great purge of suspected dissidents, h... more

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Scott
Host of Liberty Dies With Thunderous Applause, known for his engaging presentations and in-depth discussions on historical figures.
Uncle Ian
Co-host of Liberty Dies With Thunderous Applause, contributing humor and historical insights.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 230 ratings
  • A hidden gem of a podcast

    I love this podcast. I learn a lot, it’s presented with humour and enthusiasm. Can’t recommend it enough.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Richard Tock
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Why did this stop?

    It seems to have stopped in 2021. It’s really good. I don’t understand.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TaraBaccus
    United States2 years ago
  • Interesting Podcast

    Just binge listened and discovered nothing in 2022

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Adelaide SA_2014
    Australia4 years ago
  • This is so needed!

    I love this podcast. It’s hands down my favorite so please keep the episodes coming! I love that you quote Orwell. I have def noticed a bias but I think that would be hard for anyone to keep out of a topic like this.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    masher1983
    United States5 years ago
  • Keep up the good work!

    I love this podcast. Very good info!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sad estate
    United States5 years ago
  • Objective, factual, and informative

    I have extensively studied dictators in the history of authoritarian governments around the world about dictators around the world, I find this podcast to be very well done and accurate. I hesitate to use the word “entertaining” because the subject matter is rightfully disturbing in most cases, but it doesn’t bore me like many history Podcasts do. I think they have taken a unique and memorable approach to dissecting the lives of some of the most deplorable people in the history of the world - w... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MTM-SD
    United States5 years ago
  • Worth listening to

    Great podcast

    Well balanced

    Accurate info

    Thanks

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Knightsofstgeorge
    Australia5 years ago
  • Great podcast

    Great listen! Particularly Scott and Uncle Ian.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jimlowis
    Australia6 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the blend of humor and educational content, noting that the hosts present complex topics with enthusiasm that keeps them engaged.
There is a strong sense of appreciation for the level of research and the entertaining format that makes learning about dictators informative and enjoyable.
Many express that the podcast offers a fresh perspective on historically significant figures, despite some concerns about potential biases in the discussions.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

A Retrospective of the First 20 Dictators (BONUS)
Q: Which dictator would you travel back in time to kill at an opportune moment?
Scott chooses Pol Pot, while Uncle Ian leans towards Vladimir Lenin for the broader impacts of their actions.
A Retrospective of the First 20 Dictators (BONUS)
Q: Which dictator would you most like to have dinner with?
Both hosts choose Julius Caesar for his multifaceted career and personality.
Ivan The Terrible vs. Vladimir Lenin
Q: What significance did Lenin promise in his leadership?
Lenin promised peace, bread, and land to the Russian people to gain their support.
Ivan The Terrible vs. Vladimir Lenin
Q: How is serfdom different from slavery?
Serfdom is being tied to a plot of land and responsible for its upkeep, whereas slavery involves being owned by a person.

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This podcast focuses on history's most infamous dictators, presenting a unique competition format that pits these leaders against one another to determine who can be considered the greatest dictator of all time. Each episode features an in-depth analysis of the life, reign, and legacies of two dictators, examining their governing tactics, historical contexts, and notorious actions. Listeners can expect a mix of humor and insightful commentary as the hosts discuss varied topics like political repression, economic policies, and individual legacies within a historical framework, providing a robust understanding of authoritarian rule through time.

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