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.

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Feb 10

Calet22

✨complex feelings ✨ about this show. I’ve come around to liking Robert, but after a lot of listening, I really don’t feel that Sophie’s commentary is a good fit for the show. I’m sure she’s a good producer and it sounds like she brings in great guests and topics, but the random interjections are almost never about the topic at hand and the jokes fall flat. I’ve really hesitated on this because I know women get a lot of unfair criticism about their voices, etc, but I really can’t stand the talking over hosts/guests to interject something that doesn’t really contribute to the discussion, just detracts from it. Other than that, I really do enjoy the show, the topics, and all the research that goes on behind the scenes.
So good, it can make me run.

2 days ago

Clerbito

I hate running. So much. But I have to make weight for a sport. This podcast is the only thing that does not make me want to jump in-front of a bus while I force myself to run. I’ve been listening for 5 years and I love following up on sources & doing my own deep dives when I’m particularly interested in something. A fantastic gateway into learning more about history.
Here for the Producer

Feb 23

MemoryButter

By way of Bechdel Cast and hunting Sophie’s awesome work I found this podcast. I got started with the Gordo Liddy episodes of Behind the Batards and haven’t turned away since. I can testify as an exvangelical millennial from TX, it hits a chord of interest.
Tony Alamo and Porter Wagoner

Feb 21

Grushenka P

Loved the Tony Alamo episodes, not only was he featured on the GOO but he and Susan also appeared on The Porter Wagoner show (another totally creep and bastard !). Isn’t the worst of the worst but would love to see you cover particularly creepy country musicians…

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.

Channel

Cool Zone Media
Creator

Cool Zone Media and iHeartPodcasts
Years Active

2018 - 2025
Episodes

967
Rating

Explicit
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Behind the Bastards
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iHeartMedia + Entertainment, Inc