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Behind the Bastards

Behind the Bastards

Cool Zone Media and iHeartPodcasts 1134 Episodes Aug 22, 2026

Behind the Bastards dives into the lives of history's worst humans, exposing the bizarre realities behind their monstrous ideologies. From Hitler's young adult novels to Blackwater's founder building his own Air Force, the podcast explores the strange and terrifying details of dictators, warlords, and other bastards. Hosted by Robert Evans, it's a darkly humorous and deeply researched look at the worst people in history.

Episodes

It Could Happen Here Weekly 246
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Part Two: Francisco Solano Lopez: The Worst Military Leader In Human History
Part Two: Francisco Solano Lopez: The Worst Military Leader In Human History Aug 20, 2026 3928 Robert continues telling James Stout about the story of the worst military leader in human history: Francisco Solano Lopez. Also known as 'El supremo', he nearly annihilated his own country through sheer incompetence. Sources: https://www.jstor.org/stable/26494384?googleloggedin=true&seq=22 https://www.historyisnowmagazine.com/blog/2021/11/22/the-paraguayan-president-who-brought-his-country-to
Introducing: Natural Causes
Introducing: Natural Causes Aug 19, 2026 122 Natural Causes is a podcast about the politics and practicalities of going outside in a world on fire, hosted by Dr. James Stout. It approaches the outdoors, conservation, agriculture, food sovereignty, and Indigenous land rights as interconnected issues. We want to combine unflinching journalism with unabashed advocacy for the land we all share, and welcome everyone into the outdoors and the figh
Part One: Francisco Solano Lopez: The Worst Military Leader In Human History
Part One: Francisco Solano Lopez: The Worst Military Leader In Human History Aug 18, 2026 3469 This week Robert sits down with James Stout to weave the story of the worst military leader in human history: Francisco Solano Lopez. Also known as 'El supremo', he nearly annihilated his own country through sheer incompetence. Sources: https://www.jstor.org/stable/26494384?googleloggedin=true&seq=22 https://www.historyisnowmagazine.com/blog/2021/11/22/the-paraguayan-president-who-brought-his-
It Could Happen Here Weekly 245
It Could Happen Here Weekly 245 Aug 15, 2026 14795 All of this week's episodes of It Could Happen Here put together in one large file.  The Gen Z Protests that Shook India's Fascist Government GlobeCon: The New Liberals Take on DSA GlobeCon: Can Technocratic Neoliberalism Save Us? Um no wtf? How Ken Paxton Became the Most Corrupt Man in Texas Politics  Executive Disorder: Flock Sabotage, Tariff Refunds for Corporations, Wisconsin Electi
Part Two: Alex Karp: How Palantir's CEO Went From Marxist To Anti-Woke Crusader
Part Two: Alex Karp: How Palantir's CEO Went From Marxist To Anti-Woke Crusader Aug 13, 2026 3239 With Palantir now off the ground, Alex Karp turns himself into the spokesman and salesman for Palantir, a company that threatens to destroy everything he pretends to believe in.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Part One: Alex Karp: How Palantir's CEO Went From Marxist To Anti-Woke Crusader
Part One: Alex Karp: How Palantir's CEO Went From Marxist To Anti-Woke Crusader Aug 11, 2026 3071 Robert begins his exploration of the early life of Alex Karp, current CEO of Palantir and best friend to Peter Thiel. He traces Alex's journey from left-wing academic to overlord of an "Anti-Woke" defense contractor. Sources: Robert Evans Sun, Aug 16, 7:55 PM (21 hours ago) to me https://translated.turbopages.org/proxy_u/ru-en.en.26d95273-6a62c822-5da570ba-74722d776562/https/www.juedische-all
It Could Happen Here Weekly 244
It Could Happen Here Weekly 244 Aug 8, 2026 12377 All of this week's episodes of It Could Happen Here put together in one large file.  A Second Electrolysis Union Appears Morocco's US-Backed Occupation of Western Sahara  The Rise of Organized Retail Crime Propaganda  How Congress Could Bring ICE to a Store Near You Executive Disorder: Spokane Wildfires, Abdul Wins Michigan Primary, Munition Shortage Donation links for Spokane wil
Part Two: The Origins of Terror in Palestine
Part Two: The Origins of Terror in Palestine Aug 6, 2026 4103 After World War One, the British Mandate takes over in Palestine- and shit really starts to hit the fan, leading to a series of riots,  pogroms, assassinations and the dissolution of the communities that has existed in harmony for generations. Sources: https://www.jpost.com/blogs/my-nation-lives/this-week-in-israeli-history-operation-moses-raful-eitan-and-the-patria-disaster-435421 https://ww
Part One: The Origins of Terror in Palestine
Part One: The Origins of Terror in Palestine Aug 4, 2026 3896 Robert sits down with Dr. Dana al-Kurd to discuss how things started going wrong in Palestine, and how terror first came to the Holy Land. Sources: https://www.jpost.com/blogs/my-nation-lives/this-week-in-israeli-history-operation-moses-raful-eitan-and-the-patria-disaster-435421 https://www.972mag.com/the-first-political-murder-in-jewish-palestine-lessons-of-intolerance/ https://archive.is/Rdwny#s
It Could Happen Here Weekly 243
It Could Happen Here Weekly 243 Aug 1, 2026 11407 All of this week's episodes of It Could Happen Here put together in one large file.  Lebanon's Agreement with Israel Ukraine Update: Political Chaos, Drone War, Crimes & More (ft. Romeo Kokriataski) Why is DHS Buying Private Prisons Why DSA Keeps Winning Executive Disorder: Asylum Seekers Forced to Meet with Iranian Officials, Ken Paxton, Activist Charged for GrapheneOS Phone Wipe You c
Part Two: Rebecca Felton: The First Female Senator (was also a pro-lynching activist)
Part Two: Rebecca Felton: The First Female Senator (was also a pro-lynching activist) Jul 30, 2026 2564 After the Civil War takes everything from her, Rebecca blames her woes on rich white planters, which weirdly causes her to become a pro-lynching activist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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