

Behind the Bastards
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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Part Two: The Inventor of Those 'Troubled Teen' Wilderness Camps Where They Kill Kids

Part One: The Inventor of Those 'Troubled Teen' Wilderness Camps Where They Kill Kids

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Part Two: Curtis Yarvin: The Philosopher Behind J.D. Vance
In this episode of "Behind the Bastards," the host interviews Ed Helms about Curtis Yarvin, also known as Mencius Moldbug, and his influence on contemporary right-wing politics. The discussion covers Yarvin's monarchist beliefs, his concept of "neocameralism," and his connections to figures like Peter Thiel, J.D. Vance...

Part One: Curtis Yarvin: The Philosopher Behind J.D. Vance
This episode of "Behind the Bastards" features an interview with Ed Helms, during which the hosts discuss Helms' show "Snafu," which focuses on major historical fuck-ups, specifically the 1971 raid on the FBI building. The conversation then shifts to Curtis Yarvin, a controversial figure whose authoritarian philosophie...

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CZM Rewind: Part Two: The Last Days of L. Ron Hubbard

CZM Rewind: Part One: The Last Days of L. Ron Hubbard

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Part Two: That Time eBay's Private Spies Went To War With Some Bloggers

Part One: That Time eBay's Private Spies Went To War With Some Bloggers

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Part Two: Thomas Kinkade: the Evil-est Painter

Part One: Thomas Kinkade: the Evil-est Painter

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Part Two: How The Liberal Media Helped Fascism Win

Part One: How The Liberal Media Helped Fascism Win

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