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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.

Episodes

This podcast episode delves into the life of Hank Ketchum, the creator of the comic strip Dennis the Menace, exploring his background, inspiration, and questionable behavior. It examines Ketchum's early life and fascination with animation, his journey to Hollywood, and his involvement in the Disney animators' strike of...

It Could Happen Here Weekly 122

16 Mar 2024

2h 59m

Part Four: The Terrible Secret of Steve Jobs

14 Mar 2024

1h 22m

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Steve Jobs’ legacy as the architect of modern consumer electronics rests on a foundation of aesthetic perfectionism and systemic labor exploitation. His "vibe-based" strategy, characterized by closed ecosystems and planned obsolescence, transformed Apple into a global powerhouse but necessitated a manufacturing model r...

Part Three: The Terrible Secret of Steve Jobs

12 Mar 2024

1h 14m

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Steve Jobs’ legacy as a tech visionary is fundamentally undermined by his history of psychological abuse and erratic business decision-making. His treatment of his daughter, Lisa, serves as a primary case study for his narcissism, exemplified by his public refusal to acknowledge naming a computer after her until pressu...

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09 Mar 2024

2h 49m

Part Two: The Terrible Secret of Steve Jobs

07 Mar 2024

1h 5m

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Steve Jobs’ early career at Apple reveals a complex intersection of visionary entrepreneurship and profound personal sociopathy. While Steve Wozniak provided the essential technical breakthroughs—such as the Apple II’s color-compatible design—Jobs functioned as a manipulative architect of the company’s business strateg...

Part One: The Terrible Secret of Steve Jobs

05 Mar 2024

1h 5m

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Steve Jobs serves as the foundational archetype for the modern tech industry, exerting a profound influence on how contemporary founders perceive themselves and build companies. His early life, defined by adoption and a penchant for manipulation, fostered a controlling personality that prioritized intuition over formal...