26 episodes

You may know something of the Adolf Hitler story. But there’s a decent chance you don’t know the half of it. This is a deep dive into the life of the German führer. The Hitler story all the way from cradle to grave.

As featured on Real Dictators. Brought to you by award-winning podcasters, Noiser. Narrated by Paul McGann with contributions from expert historians.

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Adolf Hitler: Rise and Downfall Noiser

    • History
    • 4.8 • 32 Ratings

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You may know something of the Adolf Hitler story. But there’s a decent chance you don’t know the half of it. This is a deep dive into the life of the German führer. The Hitler story all the way from cradle to grave.

As featured on Real Dictators. Brought to you by award-winning podcasters, Noiser. Narrated by Paul McGann with contributions from expert historians.

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    Downfall: The Final Solution

    Downfall: The Final Solution

    We pick up the story in 1942. World War 2 is well underway and the Führer is still in the box seat. But he is not as untouchable as he used to be. Nazi high-ups gather at the Wannsee Conference, honing a plan to exterminate an entire race. With the war in Russia on the rocks, and Hitler increasingly AWOL, Goebbels struggles to control the narrative. The resistance is growing. A leading figure of the Third Reich is about to be taken out in broad daylight…
    As featured on Real Dictators.
    A Noiser production, written by Jeff Dawson.
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    • 55 min
    Downfall: The Battle of Stalingrad

    Downfall: The Battle of Stalingrad

    The myth of the Nazi war machine is blown apart in one of the pivotal battles of World War 2. Serious questions arise as to Hitler’s leadership, encouraging a growing German resistance. As Allied forces eye Sicily, a paranoid Führer retreats further into himself. His war of conquest is becoming a war of defence…
    As featured on Real Dictators.
    A Noiser production, written by Jeff Dawson.
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    • 56 min
    Downfall: Mussolini’s Prison Break

    Downfall: Mussolini’s Prison Break

    In Italy, Il Duce is overthrown. So Hitler stages a daring mission to rescue his fascist partner. With the Red Army rampant, another epochal battle sends the Wehrmacht on the retreat. Soon, more bad news will reach the Berghof, as Allied troops start landing in Normandy. But with the Führer fast asleep in his quarters, will anyone dare to break it to him?
    As featured on Real Dictators.
    A Noiser production, written by Jeff Dawson.
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    • 50 min
    Downfall: Operation Valkyrie, Blowing up the Führer

    Downfall: Operation Valkyrie, Blowing up the Führer

    A delusional Hitler downplays the Normandy landings. A group of generals, meanwhile, attempts an audacious military coup. And with Allied bombers pounding the Fatherland, Germany’s dictator plays his next card: scientific wonder-weapons that will turn the war back his way…
    As featured on Real Dictators.
    A Noiser production, written by Jeff Dawson.
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    • 55 min
    Downfall: The Bunker and the End

    Downfall: The Bunker and the End

    This is the final part of the Hitler story. To discover more immersive history podcasts, head to noiser.com
    We reach the dramatic conclusion of Hitler’s downfall. With the Battle of Berlin raging, the Führer makes his last stand. Underground, in a bunker beneath the Chancellery, he will conduct the final act of his life: a macabre ritual of marriage, murder and suicide…
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    A Noiser production, written by Jeff Dawson.
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    • 1 hr 4 min
    Introducing: Real Dictators - Joseph Stalin (Part 1 of 3)

    Introducing: Real Dictators - Joseph Stalin (Part 1 of 3)

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    • 49 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
32 Ratings

32 Ratings

le murph ,

Excellent

An excellent and deeply researched podcast series with top rate presentation and speakers. Thanks so much for creating.

Assuming1@ ,

Best podcast

Once down the best podcast. At least the only podcast I will pay form keep it up!

Steven Silvestro ,

Looking forward to future episodes

I’ve watched so many docos on this topic, however, following it chronologically has really helped me in understanding it better. Plus, I love the little details, eg, Hitler being born in a border town & having a Bavarian accent - really helps to paint a more complete picture.

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