The Ides of April

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The Ides of April with Alec Baldwin The Ides of April is a gripping historical podcast that takes listeners inside the seventeen pivotal days that reshaped America forever: the end of the Civil War, the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln, and the largest manhunt in U.S. history. Hosted by Alec Baldwin, this immersive series blends dramatic narration, expert insight, and archival detail to uncover the complex web of conspiracy, ambition, and vengeance that led to Lincoln’s death—and the birth of modern America. 🎧 New episodes drop weekly. 📩 Have questions or insights? Email us at info@eviocreative.com ✅ Subscribe, rate, and review the show. Your support keeps history alive. #TheIdesOfApril #LincolnAssassination #AlecBaldwinPodcast #AmericanHistory #CivilWarPodcast #TrueHistory #PoliticalConspiracy #PresidentialAssassination

  1. MAY 4

    The Handshake Line: The Assassination of William McKinley, Part Two - The Strenuous Life

    🎧 The Ides of April The Handshake Line: The Assassination of William McKinley Episode Two: The Strenuous Life Two shots. Eight days. A century set in motion. Episode Two begins in the immediate aftermath of the assassination attempt—inside the Temple of Music as chaos erupts, and follows the slow, agonizing decline of a president who, for a moment, seemed like he might survive. He didn’t. And the reasons why still raise questions more than a century later. From the failed surgical response to the now-infamous decision not to use a nearby X-ray machine that could have located the fatal bullet, we explore the medical catastrophe that may have sealed McKinley’s fate. But the real story unfolds in what came next. When Theodore Roosevelt takes the oath of office in a private home in Buffalo, the presidency—and the trajectory of the United States—changes overnight. What follows is one of the most consequential transformations in American history: the rise of executive power, the expansion of global influence, and the beginning of what would become the American century. From the Panama Canal to trust-busting, from the Great White Fleet to the Roosevelt Corollary, this episode explores not just how McKinley died… But what his death built. 🔥 On This Episode: • The shooting and McKinley’s final words • The eight-day medical crisis and unanswered questions • The rapid trial and execution of Czolgosz • Roosevelt’s sudden rise—and political earthquake • The global consequences of a single bullet 🔗 Listen + Follow 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts & Spotify
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    23 min

  2. APR 27

    The Handshake Line: The Assassination of William McKinley - Part One

    🎧 The Ides of April The Handshake Line: The Assassination of William McKinley Episode One: The Last Gentleman On September 6th, 1901, at the height of the Pan-American Exposition, President William McKinley stood in a public receiving line, greeting ordinary citizens one handshake at a time. It was a gesture he believed in. It was also the moment that would end his life. In Episode One, we step into the final hours of McKinley’s presidency and the forces—personal, political, and psychological—that converged inside the Temple of Music that afternoon. From McKinley’s origins as a Civil War soldier to his quiet devotion to the American people, we examine the character of a man who believed deeply in proximity over protection… and paid for it. We also meet his assassin, Leon Czolgosz—a factory worker turned radical, shaped by economic collapse, isolation, and a growing belief that violence was the only remaining language available to him. And waiting in the wings… Theodore Roosevelt—a man just one heartbeat away from the presidency. Because this isn’t just the story of an assassination. It’s the story of what that assassination made possible. The fatal decision behind the public handshake line McKinley’s Civil War past and political rise The psychology of Leon Czolgosz (“Fred Nobody”) The warning signs ignored by security The proximity of Theodore Roosevelt—and what it meant 🔥 On This Episode: The fatal decision behind the public handshake line McKinley’s Civil War past and political rise The psychology of Leon Czolgosz (“Fred Nobody”) The warning signs ignored by security The proximity of Theodore Roosevelt—and what it meant 🔗 Listen + Follow 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts & Spotify
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    22 min

  3. APR 20

    Introducing: THE SLIPPERY

    THE SLIPPERY The con artists think they're untouchable. The fraudsters believe their schemes are foolproof. The scammers assume they'll never be caught. They're all dead wrong. Welcome to The Slippery, where the most audacious scammers, mind-bending scandals, and elaborate schemes meet their match. Hosted by Nancy Moscatiello and Scott Eldridge—the investigative duo behind the explosive hit "Scamanda" podcast and acclaimed documentary series—this true crime podcast takes you inside the twisted minds of master manipulators and the devastating aftermath they leave behind. Every case gets the deep-dive treatment across two episodes that reveal every angle of deception: THE SLIPPERY: Nancy and Scott dissect each case from first lie to final reckoning, with one host pitching why this story deserves the Hollywood treatment—documentary series, limited series, or feature film. THE SLIPPERY DEBRIEF: Raw, unscripted conversations with special guests who lived these schemes firsthand—victims, investigators, journalists, and insiders sharing revelations that never made official reports. From elaborate Ponzi schemes to fake cancer fundraisers, from romance scams to corporate fraud, The Slippery exposes the schemes that prove truth is more shocking than any fiction Hollywood could create. Because when it comes to deception, everyone thinks they're too smart to fall for it. Until they do. New episodes every week. Subscribe now and prepare to question everything you thought you knew about trust, manipulation, and the art of the con. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    7 min

  4. APR 20

    The Last Walk: The Assassination of Olof Palme - Part Two

    Episode 2: Sveavägen February 28th, 1986. 11:21 PM. Two shots. A Prime Minister down. A killer who vanishes into the night. Episode Two takes you inside one of the most exhaustive — and deeply flawed — investigations in modern history. From the chaotic crime scene to decades of dead ends, false confessions, and abandoned theories, the search for Palme’s killer becomes something larger than a case… it becomes a national obsession. More than 10,000 interviews.
Hundreds of confessions.
No murder weapon.
No definitive answer. From lone gunman theories to international conspiracies — including alleged connections to apartheid-era South Africa, intelligence agencies, and covert arms networks — every lead raises more questions than it answers. The case is officially closed. But the truth remains out there… somewhere. 🔗 Stay Connected Across the Evio Universe • 🌐 https://eviocreative.com • 📸 Instagram: @idesofaprilpod • ▶️ Watch on YouTube: Evio Creative Network Follow The Ides of April wherever you listen.
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    23 min

  5. APR 13

    The Last Walk: The Assassination of Olof Palme - Part One

    🎧 The Ides of April — The Last Walk Episode 1: The Most Dangerous Social Democrat in the World On a cold February night in 1986, Olof Palme walked home from the cinema without security — a decision rooted in principle… and one that would cost him his life. In Episode One, we trace the life of a man who became one of the most dangerous voices in global politics. Born into privilege, shaped by his experiences in America, and hardened by conviction, Palme rose to power — and used it to challenge the world’s most powerful institutions. He condemned the Vietnam War.
He supported anti-apartheid movements.
He confronted global power structures — publicly, unapologetically. By 1986, he had made enemies across governments, intelligence agencies, and shadow networks operating beneath the surface of international politics. This is the story of how a leader becomes a target. 🔗 Stay Connected Across the Evio Universe • 🌐 Official Website: https://eviocreative.com • 📸 Instagram: @idesofaprilpod • ▶️ Watch on YouTube: Evio Creative Network If you’re enjoying The Ides of April, follow the show, leave a rating and review, and share it with someone who appreciates stories where history refuses to stay buried. And if you want to go deeper… 👉 Join The Devil Within on Patreon: https://patreon.com/TheDevilWithinPodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink And as always…
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    23 min

  6. APR 6

    The Devil's Ledger - Week of April 6th

    🎧 The Devil’s Ledger Week of April 6 🌌 Episode Overview This week, we look up. Way up. As the crew of Artemis II orbits the Moon, humanity once again pushes beyond the edge of the known world—into a place defined not just by distance, but by silence. And in that silence… We begin to ask different questions. 👁️ The Creepiest Thing I Heard This Week A chilling account from the early days of the International Space Station. An astronaut, alone during an overnight cycle, notices something impossible: A reflection… That doesn’t match him. At first, it feels like a trick of light. A delay. A distortion. But then— It moves. On its own. What follows is not panic, but procedure. A methodical check of surroundings. Instruments. Reality itself. Nothing is there. And yet, what lingers isn’t confusion. It’s certainty. 👉 The feeling that, for just a moment… something else was looking back. 🌌 On The Devil Within We continue our descent into the void. This week’s episodes explore some of the most unsettling, documented experiences ever reported by astronauts and cosmonauts: • Voices where there should be silence • Presences where there should be none • Objects that don’t just move—but seem to observe Because the deeper we go into space, the more one truth begins to surface: 👉 It isn’t as empty as we thought. 🗡️ On The Ides of April We conclude our series on the assassination of Anwar Sadat. A man shaped by war…
Who chose peace…
And paid for it with his life. This final chapter examines the assassin, the lingering questions, and the classified details that still cast a shadow decades later. Because sometimes history doesn’t end with the event— 👉 That’s where the mystery begins. 🎭 On Criminal Mischief Carolyn continues the story of Hollywood, the Seattle-based bank robber who became something more than a criminal— A symbol. Charismatic.
Reckless.
Mythologized. But as the story unfolds, the gap between legend and reality begins to close—and what’s left behind is far more complicated. 🕯️ On Taboo Treasures Taboo Treasures takes a brief pause this week— But returns next week with its signature blend of creepy, educational, and satirical storytelling, diving into something truly strange. Don’t miss it. 🎤 On Finding Me with Josh Wolf Finding Me with Josh Wolf continues its daily run—and continues to resonate. An honest, unfiltered look at growth in real time: • No performance • No manufactured moments • Just the work And people are starting to notice. 🎙️ Follow & Stay Connected Follow all shows across Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and subscribe on YouTube for full episodes, clips, and exclusive content from across the network. 📱 Socials • Instagram: @thedevilwithinpod • Instagram: @idesofaprilpod • Instagram: @taboo_treasures • YouTube: Evio Creative Network • Website: eviocreative.com 🚨 Network Call to Action If you’re enjoying The Devil’s Ledger, explore the full Evio Creative Network: 🎧 The Devil Within — where folklore meets documented reality
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    9 min

  7. APR 6

    The Parade: The Assassination of Anwar Sadat - Part Two

    🔫 Episode Two: The Parade The moment arrives. Not in secret.
Not in shadow. But in broad daylight. A military parade.
A national celebration.
A perfectly executed illusion of control. 💥 In This Episode: The assassination of Anwar Sadat—minute by minute The role of Khaled Islambouli and the military cell behind the attack The ideological foundation of the conspiracy, including the doctrine of takfir The shocking involvement of insiders within Egyptian military intelligence The failure—or complicity—of the systems meant to protect him 🧠 The Conspiracy The men who killed Sadat were not outsiders. They were soldiers. Placed exactly where they needed to be.
Given exactly what they needed. By people inside the system itself. ⛓️ The Aftermath Arrests. Trials. Executions. And among those detained— A young man named Ayman al-Zawahiri. He would leave prison.
He would leave Egypt. And decades later— The consequences of that moment would echo across the world. 🌍 The Legacy The peace Sadat forged still holds. But the forces unleashed in response to it— Did not end with his death. 🎯 The Takeaway The assassination of Sadat was not an ending. It was a beginning. A prologue to a much longer—and far more dangerous—story. 🎙️ Follow & Stay Connected Follow The Ides of April on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and subscribe on YouTube for full episodes and extended historical content. 📱 Socials Instagram: @idesofaprilpod Instagram: @thedevilwithinpod Instagram: @taboo_treasures YouTube: Evio Creative Network Website: eviocreative.com 🚨 Network Call to Action Explore the full Evio Creative Network: 🎧 The Devil Within — where folklore meets documented reality
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    24 min

  8. MAR 30

    The Parade: The Assassination of Anwar Sadat - Part One

    🎧 The Ides of April The Parade: The Assassination of Anwar Sadat 🏛️ Episode One: The Hero’s Welcome Cairo. October 6th, 1981. A perfect morning.
A nation celebrating victory.
A president at the height of his power. And a moment—just seconds long—that will change everything. Anwar Sadat stands before a cheering crowd, marking the anniversary of the October War—the defining triumph of his presidency. He is a man who has survived prison, revolution, war, and political betrayal. A man who believes—deeply—that history is shaped by those willing to act. But the salute he rises to receive… Is not a salute at all. 🧠 In This Episode: The early life of Anwar Sadat—from rural Egypt to revolutionary His radicalization under British occupation and time in prison The rise of the Free Officers Movement and the shadow of Gamal Abdel Nasser The 1973 war and the restoration of Egyptian national pride The unprecedented decision to make peace with Israel—and its consequences ✈️ The Point of No Return In 1977, Sadat flies to Israel. He stands before the Knesset.
He speaks of peace. And in doing so— He redraws the map of the Middle East. He also signs his own death warrant. ⚖️ The Shift To some, he is a visionary. To others— A traitor. Pamphlets begin circulating.
Arguments turn theological. And somewhere inside Egypt… A plan begins to form. 🎯 The Takeaway Sadat believed one man could change history. He was right. But history has a cost. 🎧 Follow The Ides of April wherever you listen so you never miss an episode. ⭐ If you enjoy the show, please leave a five-star review—it helps more people discover the series. 📲 And follow us on YouTube and social media for additional historical content and behind-the-scenes material. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    26 min
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The Ides of April with Alec Baldwin The Ides of April is a gripping historical podcast that takes listeners inside the seventeen pivotal days that reshaped America forever: the end of the Civil War, the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln, and the largest manhunt in U.S. history. Hosted by Alec Baldwin, this immersive series blends dramatic narration, expert insight, and archival detail to uncover the complex web of conspiracy, ambition, and vengeance that led to Lincoln’s death—and the birth of modern America. 🎧 New episodes drop weekly. 📩 Have questions or insights? Email us at info@eviocreative.com ✅ Subscribe, rate, and review the show. Your support keeps history alive. #TheIdesOfApril #LincolnAssassination #AlecBaldwinPodcast #AmericanHistory #CivilWarPodcast #TrueHistory #PoliticalConspiracy #PresidentialAssassination

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  • Creator
    EVIO Creative
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    44
  • Rating
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