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Behind the Bastards

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There’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 ideology, the founder of Blackwater’s insane quest to build his own Air Force, the bizarre lives of the sons and daughters of dictators and Saddam Hussein’s side career as a trashy romance novelist.

Episodes

Behind the Bastards Presents: Better Offline

Here are a couple of our favorite episodes of Ed Zitron's Better Offline podcast series. Man Who Killed Google Search Sam Altman Is Dangerous to Society Rot Society Apple Podcasts Spotify iHeart See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Dec 08, 20242 hr 4 min

It Could Happen Here Weekly 159

All of this week's episodes of It Could Happen Here put together in one large file. Occupied America and the Primal Father How the Mapuche Fought Colonization feat. Andrew What's Happening in Syria The South Korean People Defeat the World's Worst Coup The Real Dangers of Abortion Under Trump You can now listen to all Cool Zone Media shows, 100% ad-free through the Cooler Zone Media subscription, available exclusively on Apple Podcasts. So, open your Apple Podcasts app, search for “Cooler Zone Me...

Dec 07, 20243 hr 55 min

We Read Newt Gingrich's World War 2 Alternate History

Robert sits down and explains former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich's alt-history novel to Molly Conger. If you've ever wondered what would happen if the Nazis invaded Tennessee well, here it is. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 05, 202449 min

It Could Happen Here Weekly 158

All of this week's episodes of It Could Happen Here put together in one large file. CZM Rewind: An Update on Border Patrol Outdoor Detention CZM Rewind: Agenda 47: Trump's Plan for Education CZM Rewind: Wild Faith: A Conversation with Talia Lavin CZM Rewind: Irregular Naval Warfare And You (Ukraine and Myanmar Edition) CZM Rewind: Whipping Girl, The Book That Changed Everything ft. Dr. Julia Serano You can now listen to all Cool Zone Media shows, 100% ad-free through the Cooler Zone Media subscr...

Nov 30, 20243 hr 14 min

CZM Rewind: Part One: Dr. Oz: Why 'America's Doctor' Is A Bastard

It's a CZM Rewind week! Enjoy this old, but prescient, episode where Robert is joined by Matt Lieb to discuss Dr. Oz. FOOTNOTES: https://www.oprah.com/pressroom/oprah-bids-farewell-to-dr-oz-as-he-launches-his-own-show-september-14#ixzz6ryQsKlGx https://www.healthnewsreview.org/2018/02/pulling-back-the-curtain-on-the-doctors-and-the-dr-oz-show-what-our-analysis-reveals/ https://www.oprah.com/oprahshow/the-dr-oz-health-quiz/all#ixzz6ryqeqPD3 https://www.nature.com/articles/nn0412-497 https://www.n...

Nov 26, 202456 min

It Could Happen Here Weekly 157

All of this week's episodes of It Could Happen Here put together in one large file. Trump’s Cabinet of Curiosities Anatomy of the Great Replacement Panic feat. Steven Monacelli & Dr. Michael Phillips The Death of Public Health Under RFK Jr. Delete Your Account? Safe Gun Ownership You can now listen to all Cool Zone Media shows, 100% ad-free through the Cooler Zone Media subscription, available exclusively on Apple Podcasts. So, open your Apple Podcasts app, search for “Cooler Zone Media” and...

Nov 24, 20243 hr 16 min

Part Three: How Lawrence of Arabia Invented Modern War

Robert tells Margaret how to scientifically shatter a bridge the T.E. Lawrence way, and how Lawrence crippled the transportation infrastructure of a mighty empire using some guys with camels and sacks of flour. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 19, 202457 min

It Could Happen Here Weekly 156

All of this week's episodes of It Could Happen Here put together in one large file. Life for Trans People Under Trump What Happens to Gaza Under Trump How Trump's Tariffs Will Impact You Trump's Foreign Policy Why Did Non-White People Vote For Trump? You can now listen to all Cool Zone Media shows, 100% ad-free through the Cooler Zone Media subscription, available exclusively on Apple Podcasts. So, open your Apple Podcasts app, search for “Cooler Zone Media” and subscribe today! http://apple.co/...

Nov 16, 20243 hr 41 min

Part One: How Lawrence of Arabia Invented Modern War

Robert tells Margaret Killjoy the whole story of Lawrence of Arabia, a British imperialist, hopeless romantic and asexual icon who invented the concept of modern insurgent war. Through it all we ask: was he a bastard? (4 Part Series) https://www.cliohistory.org/thomas-lawrence/lawrence/youth https://www.investigativeproject.org/4256/guest-column-the-final-death-of-lawrence-of-arabia https://www.theguardian.com/books/2014/nov/02/young-lawrence-a-portrait-of-the-legend-as-a-young-man-review https:...

Nov 12, 20241 hr 19 min

It Could Happen Here Weekly 155

All of this week's episodes of It Could Happen Here put together in one large file. Trump's Constitutional Sheriffs Remember, Remember, the (Other) 5th of November An Election Episode feat. Robert Still Don't Panic: An Election Response Trump's Deportation Plans You can now listen to all Cool Zone Media shows, 100% ad-free through the Cooler Zone Media subscription, available exclusively on Apple Podcasts. So, open your Apple Podcasts app, search for “Cooler Zone Media” and subscribe today! http...

Nov 09, 20243 hr 39 min

Part Three: How Peter Thiel Became the Gravedigger of Democracy

Robert tells Noah how Peter Thiel went to war against Gawker and also completely whiffed on profiting from the 2008 financial crash. Bonus: how Palantir enabled a bunch of creepy corporate security types to stalk their girlfriends, each other. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 05, 20241 hr 25 min

The Darién Gap: Where Dreams Die

In this series, James describes his journey into the Darién Gap, one of the most remote and dangerous migration routes on earth. We hear from migrants from around the world about the dangers of the journey, their fears that forced them to take it, and their dreams for America. It Could Happen Here Weekly 154 Sources can be found in the descriptions of each individual episode. The Green Hell: Migration Through the Darién Gap We Are All Brothers: How the Emberá Community of Bajo Chiquito Welcomes ...

Nov 02, 20243 hr 13 min

Part One: How Peter Thiel Became the Gravedigger of Democracy

Robert sits down with Noah Shachtman to discuss the life and times of Peter Thiel, the demon investor of Silicon Valley and would-be assassin of democracy. (4 Part Series) Sources: https://www.newser.com/story/235229/peter-thiel-wanted-innovation-he-got-networking-instead.html https://www.edsurge.com/n https://www.forbes.com/sites/mattdrange/2017/01/03/what-happened-to-the-original-class-of-peter-thiels-college-skipping-fellows-nowelcome1/ ews/2023-12-12-how-a-billionaire-s-fellowship-spread-ske...

Oct 29, 20241 hr 12 min

It Could Happen Here Weekly 153

All of this week's episodes of It Could Happen Here put together in one large file. Sources can be found in the descriptions of each individual episode. An Alex Jones Update feat. Knowledge Fight Infiltrating Local Nazi Groups How Trump Rigged an FBI Investigation for Brett Kavanaugh Economists Win Worst Nobel Prize Yet, Asked to Please Stop Charlie Kirk vs College Students You can now listen to all Cool Zone Media shows, 100% ad-free through the Cooler Zone Media subscription, available exclusi...

Oct 26, 20243 hr 58 min

Part Two: The History of American Masculinity Grifters

Robert and Miles talk about the mid-century crisis in American masculinity and then catch up to the modern era, and Gamergate. https://www.sandboxx.us/news/alpha-male-boot-camps-are-a-joke/ https://www.vice.com/en/article/what-are-man-warrior-camps/ https://www.nytimes.com/2007/03/01/fashion/01Fitness.html?pagewanted=2&_r=0 https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/health-wellness/2024/01/22/modern-day-knight-project-videos-men-man-camps/72290454007/ https://nypost.com/2018/11/15/masculinity-guru-...

Oct 24, 202449 min

Part One: The History of American Masculinity Grifters

Robert sits down with Miles Gray to give a history of American Masculinity Grifters, and the media-created fears of a 'crisis' in masculinity. (2 Part Series) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 22, 20241 hr 6 min

It Could Happen Here Weekly 152

All of this week's episodes of It Could Happen Here put together in one large file. Sources can be found in the descriptions of each individual episode. Hurricane Conspiracy Theories The 2028 General Strike and Climate Change Israel's History with UN Peacekeepers in Lebanon Anarchism In Argentina, Pt. 1 feat. Andrew Anarchism In Argentina, Pt. 2 feat. Andrew You can now listen to all Cool Zone Media shows, 100% ad-free through the Cooler Zone Media subscription, available exclusively on Apple Po...

Oct 19, 20243 hr 51 min

Part Four: America's First Fascist Governor

Garrison is joined by Robert to conclude the story of Eugene Talmadge and how his campaign for a White Supremacist Georgia lead to his death. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 17, 20241 hr 11 min

Part Three: America's First Fascist Governor

Garrison and Robert return to discuss Eugene Talmadge’s takeover of state finances and his fight against the new deal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 15, 20241 hr 6 min

It Could Happen Here Weekly 151

All of this week's episodes of It Could Happen Here put together in one large file. Sources can be found in the descriptions of each individual episode. Bad Mayor Monday: The Eric Adams Indictment Special The Things That Helped People In Western North Carolina DHS' Child Border Agents & Civilian Paramilitaries A Future Without Coffee feat. Prop Israel Invades Lebanon & Other Horrors You can now listen to all Cool Zone Media shows, 100% ad-free through the Cooler Zone Media subscription, ...

Oct 12, 20244 hr 40 min

Part Two: America's First Fascist Governor

Garrison and Robert continue the tale of Gene Talmadge with his first military style coup of Georgia and his battle against FDR. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 10, 20241 hr 5 min

Part One: America's First Fascist Governor

Garrison Davis is joined by Robert Evans to discuss Eugene Talmadge, the racist southern country lawyer who became a dictator. (4 Part Series) Sources: The Wild Man From Sugar Creek by William Anderson Race and Racism in the United States by Charles A. Gallagher, Cameron D. Lippard Labor in the South by F. Ray Marshall https://www.ajc.com/news/special-reports/when-georgia-had-three-governors-the-story-that-won-george-goodwin-journalism-prize/PNNohvV4spaPsd5lFSzbkK/ https://www.atlantahistorycent...

Oct 08, 20241 hr 13 min

It Could Happen Here Weekly 150

All of this week's episodes of It Could Happen Here put together in one large file. Sources can be found in the descriptions of each individual episode. What’s the Matter With Boeing, Pt. 1: Shareholders Don't Build Airplanes What’s the Matter With Boeing, Pt. 2: The Plane That’s Trying to Murders You Disaster Relief, Survival & Hurricane Helene Vance & Walz Become Friends During Debate James' Trip To The Darién Gap You can now listen to all Cool Zone Media shows, 100% ad-free through th...

Oct 05, 20243 hr 43 min