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Liberty Dies With Thunderous Applause: Dictators of History

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Fidel Castro
World War I
World War II
Julius Caesar
Saddam Hussein
Pol Pot
Hideki Tojo
Tokugawa Ieyasu
Benito Mussolini
Xerxes
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Ho Chi Minh
Vietnam
Cambodia
Enver Pasha
Recep Erdogan
Idi Amin
Robert Mugabe
Jorge Videla

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 Greek dictators; Agamemnon and Alexander The Great.

They discuss Agamemnon's ruthless treatment of his children, Paris' seduction/abduction of Helen of Troy, the Trojan War, Achilles, Odysseus and his ... more

The hosts unravel the lives and legacies of two Spanish dictators; King Philip II and General Francisco Franco.

They discuss Philip's enormous Spanish empire, his marital misfortune, the Spanish Inquisition against religious heretics and the Spanis... more

The hosts unravel the lives and legacies of three North Korean dictators; #1 Kim Il-Sung, #2 Kim Jong-il, #3 Kim Jong-un

They discuss Kim Il-sung's time in the soviet army, his relationship with Stalin, The Korean War and his unique Communist rule. more

It's a Liberty Dies Christmas Special! Featuring all your favourite dictators; Idi Amin, Joseph Stalin, Pope Alexander VI, Pol Pot, Kaiser Wilhelm, Adolf Hitler, Alexander the Great, General Tojo and Benito Mussolini.

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

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Hosts

Scott
Host of Liberty Dies With Thunderous Applause.
Uncle Ian
Co-host of Liberty Dies With Thunderous Applause.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 231 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 Kingdom2 years 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 States3 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
    Australia6 years ago
  • Great podcast

    Great listen! Particularly Scott and Uncle Ian.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jimlowis
    Australia6 years ago

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The blend of serious historical exploration with entertaining comparisons sparks a positive reception among diverse audiences.
Reviewers appreciate the informative nature and detail provided on each dictator, making complex histories accessible.
Listeners praise the humor and enthusiasm infused throughout the episodes, enhancing the educational quality.
Some listeners express dissatisfaction with the podcast's hiatus, indicating strong engagement and interest in continued content.
Many comments highlight the hosts' ability to discuss dark topics with a light-hearted touch, making the material engaging.

Talking Points

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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What is This Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A distinctive history-focused series centers on the exploration of notorious dictators through a knockout competition format. Each episode features two dictators in a clash where hosts discuss their backgrounds, reigns, and controversial legacies, ultimately determining which one advances in the quest to crown the greatest dictator of all time. The blend of informative analysis and light-hearted banter gives insights into historical tyranny while engaging the audience in a unique and entertaining structure, making it appealing to history enthusiasts as well as those interested in political discourse. Notably, the podcast successfully maintains a balance between serious historical examination and accessible entertainment, often incorporating... more

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