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Real Dictators is the award-winning podcast hosted by Paul McGann that explores the hidden lives of history's tyrants.
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4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7 Based on 350 reviews
Famarot
5 out of 5 stars
One of the best
One of the best pieces of history and storytelling available on apple podcasts.
dcjaut
3 out of 5 stars
File/Server Issues?
Love this podcast, but it is so difficult to play the episodes. Freezing, errors, etc. every week. No other podcasts give me this issue in Apple Podcasts. It’s hard to justify paying for this when I can’t listen. What gives?
420seank
5 out of 5 stars
Nice 1
Take a hit of weed every time there’s a genocide and now I’m really high y’all
NZ SS
5 out of 5 stars
The best podcasts …
Paul McGann is my hero. As much as I loved Whitnail and I, he was BUILT for this format. Just so compelling. I turn everyone I can onto Noiser.
D Real JD
5 out of 5 stars
Great Show
Great show, love the delivery. Need more!!!! I’ve listened to all the released episodes. Lol
Susie A. C
5 out of 5 stars
Real dictators
The best and my favorite podcast. Amazingly well done and very detailed. The host is excellent.
SpitfireJC
3 out of 5 stars
Content great, structure & ad timing, bad
The content is presented in a dramatic form that keeps listeners attention, but doesn’t go over the top. The views are from informed experts with different perspectives who help listeners learn the complexities of todays issues and the parts played By these famous dictator BAD —2 problems—[1] the ads are jarringly loud & injected at the worst times in the podcast. Lower the volume PLEASE, and [2]~~ stop claiming there are new episodes when they ONLY apply to subscribers. ——** I pay for NONE of the 15 great podcasts I listen to. ***They make money with ad revenue. They don’t also charge their listeners! The exception I’d make to subscribe would be if I then heard zero ads. You have to choose- build a big enough audience and make money off advertising OR charge subscribers a fee AND DROP ALL ADS. No one wants to sign up to pay fees, only to STILL have ads interrupt them.
demsoc
5 out of 5 stars
Sublime
This is an expertly done, highly informative and interesting podcast series. I’ve learned so much about the likes of Stalin, Mao, and many other sociopaths and psychopaths who embodied pure evil. The narrator and the writing are first rate. Podcast choices just keep getting better!
Scuda11
3 out of 5 stars
Best Host Voice out there!
**UPDATE**. I am a noiser plus subscriber, been trying to listen to part 2 of Pol Pot since it landed last week. Doesn’t play!!! What the heck am I paying for? I listen to a lot of podcasts. Even those with interesting topics can he ruined by the hosts voice. I am a history buff (So Biff wants to be a buff$ and I loved these. Very well done, obviously great research. Can’t wait for more. Really enjoying A Short History Of as well.
LeisureLee518
1 out of 5 stars
Had me, then lost me.
Was pretty good right up until I was blocked from listening until I subscribe and pay. Tons of history shows that are better than is and are free.
crazygirl9653
5 out of 5 stars
It’s awesome
So I have just started this podcast and I’m not loving the fact that it stops in the middle of a sentence just for an add.Anyway it is a great podcast either way and I really love the Bonnie and Clyde I did t know about WD I just knew that Bonnie and Clyde were vicious brutal killers that’s all but it is really good.Thanks for reading 😊!
nickname- why???!
1 out of 5 stars
Boooooo
To your F’n paywall 👎👎👎👎👎👎
HerrStreetOne
1 out of 5 stars
Extremely annoying policy of paywalls
I respect that paywalls exist to pay the bills but I can only give 1 star to good content that posts itself in an add-supported space only to demand a subscription. This is beyond lousy.
whaaaa
5 out of 5 stars
Excellent
Such a good podcast!
Gomesub85
5 out of 5 stars
Real Dictators
Excellent work! History buff at heart! Look forward to it!
Staynavytom
5 out of 5 stars
Needs transcripts
Something as informative as well as entertaining as this podcast should come with transcripts. I’d pay for a written read-along version.
c-crash
5 out of 5 stars
IT’S A KEEPER
Paul has a very very distinct style I’m sold on this and Paul’s other podcasting
gunnarl89
5 out of 5 stars
Incredibly Well Done Podcast
This is my new favorite podcast. Stories are entertaining, but they don’t hold back on the brutality of their subjects. It’s very informative, but that doesn’t inhibit listeners’ interest in the podcast. My highest commendations for a remarkable podcast.
Kashmoney99
5 out of 5 stars
Paul McGann is amazing!
Not only is this podcast very informative and very well researched, but Paul McGann as the narrator was a brilliant choice. His voice works so perfectly for a topic like this, he’s able to sound serious and intense while still being warm and inviting. Can’t recommend this podcast enough!
Jack jaw
5 out of 5 stars
Impressive!!!!
Well researched and written, this podcast gives you an in-depth look at the lives of dictators.
Hkernc
5 out of 5 stars
Completely hooked
What is the problem with the new episodes it is not working This is one of best podcasts i have ever listened to! Everything is so well thought of! The story telling is incredible! Please do more of those, we really need to know more about our world history! I cant recommend this enough! Thank you!
N.I.A. #1
5 out of 5 stars
Simply yes
This podcast reveals so much about history’s worst dictators, it gives us all this information that leaves us hooked. I remember the day I listened through the Stalin series with my father, it was the first series I completed. And I loved it. Plus, the theme song is nice and fitting
Mr. Rogers13
1 out of 5 stars
Want Commercials?
Podcast was good when it started. Now it's filled with commercials. Keep your commercials out of podcasts.
NewYearMe
5 out of 5 stars
Great
The details and pace of the episodes are perfect. Only wish there was more content.
sweetspacemonkey
5 out of 5 stars
Deep and Interesting
High production value, great storytelling, and a fascinating subject. Highly recommend.
SmythRadio
5 out of 5 stars
Riveting history like I’ve never heard before
truly amazing depiction of history like I’ve never heard before all the details after listening to all three seasons there is a very common thread amongst all these ruthless dictators
jwusbwh
1 out of 5 stars
Fix tech issues
Great podcast - when it works. Pretty much the only podcast i listen to regularly that constantly gets errors when I try to play it.
matt1725
5 out of 5 stars
Favorite Podcast!
I am not kidding, this is the best group of podcasts out there. It’s well produced, well narrated and overall, well put together. I can’t say enough about all of the Noiser podcasts, they have a fan for life.
TKRLindon
5 out of 5 stars
Excellent
Well produced, superb narration and backed by wonderful research
Chicago ‘68
5 out of 5 stars
Always Relevant
Not just history but the scary reality that the same brutal types rise to power in many generations, and continues in this current era. I listen and think, “It is different names but the same story again and again.” Thank you for presenting each story in such a thoughtful and thorough manner. Pat M. Spain
Redguitar
5 out of 5 stars
Read by Paul McGann
Paul McGann could read the dictionary and the audience would be enthralled.
Shyer why
5 out of 5 stars
Excellent!!
For this genre, best podcast hands down.
watchthethronemeh
5 out of 5 stars
Salazar in Portugal
Wonderful podcast! Would be curious to hear this, and little international attention is paid to this subject. Would be a valuable resource for many.
thehickoks
1 out of 5 stars
Boo
I have to pay? Nope!!!
Aristotle Justice
5 out of 5 stars
History lover
Probably one of the best podcast.
USAFSteve
5 out of 5 stars
Great multi-part history podcast
I like the in-depth aspect of taking on one historical figure over multiple episodes. I'm always wishing for the next episode. The narration and storytelling is great
Chandler8807
4 out of 5 stars
Could be Great!
I thoroughly enjoy Noiser and the narrator of these podcast. However the editing often has errors or skips ahead leaving out important information. Such as the Apollo 13 episode. It clearly cuts off in mid word and skips the most important part of the story, the safe return of the craft. Although we all know the craft returned safely, it should have been included.
Ghost--43
5 out of 5 stars
Brilliant
Great production. Accurate historical Information and Entertaining Podcast. The way that delivers information to the audience is amazing. Loving this channel and waiting for the new episodes.
Dyray
5 out of 5 stars
Thought provoking!
Great podcasts! Entertaining and educational. How and why they come to power.
Sajdge
5 out of 5 stars
Top-Quality, do Tito next!
Well-produced, thorough podcast. A proper history lesson.
nicolebaby84
5 out of 5 stars
Most evil
Are these recordings from the Most Evil series?
dennyhil
5 out of 5 stars
Best history podcast on the planet
Stalin mao are amazing stories- so educational and entertaining at the same time. You want to learn what communism is all about? Listen to those first. The entire series on hitler is exceptional, I can’t wait for the rest of the episodes.
Wright's right
5 out of 5 stars
Great podcast
Love this podcast. Narration is excellent.
NicMcNasty
5 out of 5 stars
Thank You, Noiser
I can not get enough of this podcast. I found this podcast around the time they began the Idi Amin story, and had listened to every episode by the time they finished that series. I simply love this show. Every time I listen to the latest episode I find myself a little sad and impatient, knowing that I’ll have to wait 6 more days for the next one haha. I’ve learned quell that impatience, however, with other history podcasts, like History Daily and A Short History Of, the other Noiser podcasts. (I’ve also listened to every episode of A Short History Of haha) This show has rekindled my love for history and I simply cannot get enough. Highly recommend.
luccasthomazzi
5 out of 5 stars
Best Narrator Ever
I love how the Paul McGann tells us the story. He is my favorite podcast narrator by far. He makes the stories to come alive!
Dmbiz4
5 out of 5 stars
Excellent podcast, but a few mistakes
This is an excellent history podcast with great production value. However, there are occasional mistakes in editing where the podcast skips forward or backwards as if someone fell asleep in the editing room and their face hit the controls. This is most apparent in episode 55, where it happens multiple times… But it happens in other episodes as well.
PhantomChu_
5 out of 5 stars
One of the best history podcasts available
“Real Dictators” is a great podcast. The host presents the information in such an easily digestible way while also delivering a relaxing performance. Anyone even slightly interested in the history of some of the most vile political leaders should give this show a listen.
USN-SAR
5 out of 5 stars
What a soothing voice ! Better than Valium!
This guy weds to make more podcasts for us stressed out history lovers ! Not since Dan Carlin have I been told stories that made my mind wander so wildly . His deliver is absolutely top notch , I just wish o was a billion air so I could hire him to tell my story hahaha! Keep up the great work !
Fahlé
5 out of 5 stars
Request
This is an awesome podcast. I was wondering if you guys can do a dictatorship episode on Charles Taylor and the Liberian civil war. Keep up the good work.
steveslucas
5 out of 5 stars
Great show
I really like it it is a great podcast
Tuml
5 out of 5 stars
Fascinating History
Great podcast
FlashJeff
5 out of 5 stars
Scary Despots
Just started Real Dictators and I’ve been both fascinated and stunned at the utter depravity of the monsters who ruled nations with iron fists. A first class show.
LuisaResendiz
5 out of 5 stars
Informative, Non-Biased and Entertaining
Very well produced show. The stories covered are rare and are not described as thoroughly or detailed via other channels. My only complaint would be that they don’t come out with new episodes frequently enough.
Gregory F. Miller
4 out of 5 stars
Great podcast but …
These are expertly-crafted podcasts on interesting subjects so it’s confusing to me why they would stoop to choose to begin episodes with noisy, dumb, clown-show advertisements at the beginning. Makes me want to tune out. You can do better than that.
PexMan
5 out of 5 stars
Quality production
Top notch production. Non political. I’ve seen one or two saying it’s biased left. I’m a conservative and that’s not at all true. Maybe it is a listening comprehension type thing - who knows? Anyway, well read with great sound effects and moody music. Fantastic addition to your podcast library. I wish Netflix or one of the many production studios of today would make a series about the rise and fall of Hitler. There is so much real information available so the show could be so authentic and the characters are so rich without even adding creative twists. Fantastic.
NW Tom
5 out of 5 stars
Tom
Bets pod going. The narrator is riveting and the history is well researched. Hey Real Dictators, a series on Jim Jones would be really fascinating. Just a thought.
ElFlaco65
5 out of 5 stars
Fantastic
Great way to spend my drive to and from work
Eyephart lawdly
5 out of 5 stars
Spectacular
Thanks to all involved in the production. Definitely the highest quality history podcast out there.
Mortdawg 1312
5 out of 5 stars
Pleasantly surprised
Easy listening and an education at the same time.
chile100
5 out of 5 stars
Mesmerizing
Absolutely top drawer effort!
Matt.st
5 out of 5 stars
Excellent Show
Great all around podcast. Thorough and presented in an interesting way.
VikVaughn7
5 out of 5 stars
Great podcast
Keep ‘em coming
Sarah Signorelli
1 out of 5 stars
Great content
This podcast is really good. I’m disappointed that it’s now a subscriber podcast. It’s a great show, but I don’t feel they release episodes often enough for me to pay for a subscription.
Minorchord
5 out of 5 stars
Makes the workday fly by
Great immersive, informative podcast. One of my favorites. One of the best and most engrossing I’ve ever listened to.
rubber_stamper
5 out of 5 stars
History for up and comers
This is great history told in a way that ties together everything we’d heard about The Libya episodes were fascinating !
Dugi70
5 out of 5 stars
So good!
It’s chock full of interesting bits and easy to listen to. The contributors know their stuff and the narrator weaves it all together beautifully.
diggitywah
5 out of 5 stars
5 stars
Great podcast
pickledginger29
5 out of 5 stars
Top Tier Podcast
Fabulous podcast. The host is stellar. The Turkmenistan episode is particularly good. I love the historical background and facts about the country incorporated. Looking forward to episode 2!
Casey 5
5 out of 5 stars
Absolutely incredible
This has been my favorite historical podcast to date. It’s so well done. We are lucky to have our history delivered is such a beautiful way.
Dee83108310
5 out of 5 stars
Great
This podcast is so good. It’s told in a factual way for each dictator but interesting enough that it’s not boring. I hope they’ll eventually do Mussolini and the second part to Hitler. Highly recommend!
Heavysigh
4 out of 5 stars
Great podcast
Too bad they moved to subscription. Going to miss it.
wwwwowwwww ,,
5 out of 5 stars
Super great
I love this podcast! It is so interesting! I have a couple of suggestions for future ones. Pol pot and Benito Mussolini.
Austin flake
5 out of 5 stars
Robert Mugabe?
Will you be doing any episodes on Zimbabwe’s Mugabe?
Max Janusch
5 out of 5 stars
Hard to compete with
Few shows have even rivaled Real Dictators in being the most well-produced, thoughtful, and compelling history podcast out there!
b3853r
5 out of 5 stars
Just heard about you from Jack Luna…
…from 911 Calls with the Operator podcast. I expect good things!
Spielnicht
5 out of 5 stars
High Quality Production
I have a love <> hate relationship with this show (and Noiser’s other shows). Love them because they are high quality, entertaining, educational, interesting and can’t wait everyday for the next episode. Hate them because they’ve pretty much ruined the ability to listen to non-Noiser podcasts because of the quality standard they’ve set for their podcasts and they just can’t be matched. The production, sound effects, recording, and story telling is just beyond anything else out there.
masher1983
1 out of 5 stars
Such a shame
This podcast comes off as well researched and very grounded. Till you start doing your own research and realize just how biased the presentation really is. Which is really too bad because a truly unbiased look at dictators would be a great teaching tool. I’m honestly very disappointed, but the hate they seem to bear towards the right is painfully obvious while they gloss over horrific atrocities by leftist or communist dictators.
Tucker l. Tillman
5 out of 5 stars
Real Dictators review
I’m Tucker and this is my very first ever podcast I had ever listen to, but speaking of that this is the best podcast I had ever listen to, plus I’m a historian and I really love history. The ones I really know of is Adolf Hitler, Fidel Castro, Kim Jung Un, Benito Menluaanine and Kim Jim il. But overall I love this podcast
Elizzy H.
5 out of 5 stars
Can you guys do Pol Pot?
I love this show! But I have a request. I would love to hear about the the infamous Pol Pot of the Khamir Rouge of Cambodia? I know I might have spelled it wrong but you probably know exactly what I mean. May you’re podcast live on.
Candace In The Clouds
5 out of 5 stars
One of my faves
Love this podcast, so thoroughly researched!
A meathead
5 out of 5 stars
What a find!
One of my favorite podcasts of all time — simply superbly done!!!
K Squared
5 out of 5 stars
Well done
Very thorough and revealing portait of Amin. However, the pronunciation of so many of the African names was butchered terribly. I wish the narrator had taken just a little time to at least Google the correct pronunciations.
testpancake
5 out of 5 stars
Favorite Podcast EVER
This is the only podcast I've ever routinely kept up with and re-listen to constantly. It's absolutely INCREDIBLE!
nickel bay nick
5 out of 5 stars
❤️
I love the song like a lot keep it up
Aldomdrew
5 out of 5 stars
Awesome
Fantastic podcast. I’m so happy I came across this one.
aishah 123
5 out of 5 stars
More important than we realize
History doesn’t repeat but it does rhyme. This podcast is so relevant and important foe us to see the reality of the world we live in. Thank you forthis excellent resource.
aspods
5 out of 5 stars
Incredible and Important Podcast
A truly fantastic podcast. Such great details and the way it’s told, with information included from historians and experts, is superb. I think everyone could learn something valuable about autocracy and the methods of dictators by listening to this podcast. I also LOVE the theme music, it’s so cool.
CrisMeyesxoxo99
4 out of 5 stars
dope show
this show is sick. I enjoy it alot
TONY8740
4 out of 5 stars
Fidel Castro… not in the dictator list?
I am surprised not to see Castro in the dictator list. Mr. Francois Duvalier was on your list. He was in power for only 14 years. Fidel Castro was Cuba’s dictator for more than 60 years, however it seems he does not qualify. He took the world to the brink of a nuclear war and was most likely behind JFK murder…. Please, I think Mr. Castro’s 60 years in power makes him a good candidate for a Dictator’s Hall of Fame Award!!
randomracingboi
5 out of 5 stars
Off topics
Great podcast but my point is text me please I’m really lonely 😔 you can send me anything 🥴
Julescali
5 out of 5 stars
Love it
Fantastic podcast. Lots of details I had never heard before. The music is great as well. Update: this has become the podcast I look forward to the most.
hendawgadawg
5 out of 5 stars
More episodes?
Really love this podcast will there be more?
JUME28
5 out of 5 stars
Episodes
When are we getting new episodes?
jj484929
1 out of 5 stars
I did love it until..
I did love it until I realized they seemed to be blaming Americans and President Ronald Reagan for the reasons why Gaddafi did certain things. A lot of things sound like the “stupid Americans” fault. Why so much hate on America?
zdtchunkwxbko
5 out of 5 stars
Amazing Podcast
As a historian, I find this podcast informative and historically accurate. In depth details about historical events most of us know, but with much more information.
najknowit
1 out of 5 stars
Not much truth
Shows like this are why Americans don’t know much about history
t0ecutter
5 out of 5 stars
Excellent podcast
A valuable I sight into truly evil people in our past. Hopefully it help our modern world recalibrate the use of the word tyrant. Please keep these podcasts coming!
Case-bob
5 out of 5 stars
Good podcast
Can’t wait for the “whoever’s telling Biden what to do” episode!
me12335677
5 out of 5 stars
Great
Can’t wait for the Trump episodes!
mkeyso
1 out of 5 stars
PC SPIN
The IDI AMIN episode is so politically correct. They are talking to liberal university professors, practically apologizing for his tyrannical violence. People teaching Women’s and Gender Studies are being interviewed.
adhater44
5 out of 5 stars
Great show
Great show! Great story telling of the background parts of history that you learned in school. Looking forward to the rest of the hitler series!
Skipperlange
5 out of 5 stars
Really great podcasts!
These are great podcasts, really well-done, well-researched, informative and entertaining. I learned a lot. I've listened to several so far and looking forward to listening to the others.
abedwrn
3 out of 5 stars
Loved this until the Qaddafi episodes
I loved this podcast until the Qaddafi episodes. The gross anti-Americanism is laughable. To blame Americans, particularly President Reagan for Qaddafi’s lunacy including the Lockerbie bombing is insane. To blame Libyan radicalism on Back to the Future or Top Gun is ridiculous and victim blaming.
KIP EPS
5 out of 5 stars
Well done, Knowledge is Power
Thank you for putting this Podcast together, very much appreciate the thoughtfulness of your stories and how you pieced together each persons history. Having recently listened to all of the episodes, I believe this Podcast should be required listening to all high school students - globally. It’s imperative that we understand the history and people that have recently shaped our societies, especially those who have damaged and destroyed as foundation for their political power. Truth out!
gjt1988
4 out of 5 stars
Excellent - but digital editing needs to be reviewed
Loved this series and binged it all in two weeks. Unfortunately some episodes need to be edited again. The audio randomly skips around, repeats or omits sections.
ravani
5 out of 5 stars
From kia
Enjoying this work a lot more that I anticipated. Keep up and make more cause cant get enough👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
weirdhistorybuff09
4 out of 5 stars
This is so good!!!!!!
I am huge in history and I love this podcast! I think you should do Napoleon next and the Napoleonic wars.
Uber deeds
2 out of 5 stars
Obnoxiously Biased
This podcast has great production values, but it’s relentlessly biased toward the left and anti-American. When a right wing dictator justifies atrocities as retaliation for the left’s atrocities, the writers are dismissive, even when forced to admit under their breath that the accusation against the left is true. See the Franco episodes. When a dictator justifies atrocities as anti-American, the writers are hugely sympathetic and mock the US and its presidents. See the Gaddafi episodes. In this age of polarization and incivility, we should be making an effort to get along, not antagonize each other like this.
Sozz2
5 out of 5 stars
Amazing History Podcast
I am a HUGE history buff and this is one of the best podcasts I’ve ever listened to about tyrannical leaders. The depth that the podcast goes into about each dictator through the stories it tells us just incredible and has me on the edge of my seat, listening to every single episode. The sheer brutality of the dictators in the stories is astounding. McGann is a masterful story teller and I can’t wait to hear what each new episode brings.
WichWall
5 out of 5 stars
Excellent
If you are looking for an excellent podcast, look no further. It’s production and story is superb.
Booksaremyfriends
5 out of 5 stars
Not a huge fan of war history but this show is the bees knees
I feel like most historical documentaries about dictators either glorifies the brutalities in some way (“He was so terrible he killed 15 kittens”) or is just a study of their strategy. Never before have I learned about their families, hobbies, mothers, real life fears or anything that even remotely humanizes them in some way. Because they’re discussed in such an abstract way, the topic never interested me much. Learning the intimate and normalcy of their everyday lives, before they were dictators has been wildly fascinating. I’ve never even thought about Hitler having a mom before. Kim Jong-Il loved watching movies!?!? As a bonus, I’ve also been learning a lot about culture, war and world politics that I’ve never picked up anywhere else.
SergiofromCA84
5 out of 5 stars
The show is excellent
Love the show. Logar123, clearly you have learned nothing from listening to the show. Stop lying to yourself. The Nazis and Hitler were on the ideological “Far-Right”. If that truth makes you feel uncomfortable because you consider yourself pretty far to the right, perhaps you should take a moment and seriously consider your beliefs. Let’s face the facts, dictators can emerge in emerge and rule from all ends of the ideological spectrum.
raulrey0
5 out of 5 stars
Popular historiography
Very strong understanding/transmission of historical debates!
Cartersauce
1 out of 5 stars
More propaganda
You will hear words like "Anti-semitism" "bigot" and "racist" over and over again using the same language as the radical left. Its interesting in its presentation but I am 100% certain that this is misleading and just un true and mostly opinion or influenced by caananite Jews to paint a specific picture.
Chach20
2 out of 5 stars
Could have been SO good
If they would leave out the clear anti-American, anti-conservative propaganda it would be an excellent podcast. Equating a large government as right wing is just comical.
KillerCucumber
1 out of 5 stars
Milking limited content
Was an amazing podcast with great content until they tried to milk the life out of the hitler episode.
Lagor123
5 out of 5 stars
Great
This show is wonderful. Even though they portray hitler as “far right” when he had more in common with Bolsheviks (all of the way down to vehement anti-semitism) than anyone on the “far right”. I’ve listened to episodes multiple times, they are extremely informative and entertaining. They change your perspective on the 20th century and leave you wanting more.
beckbeth54
5 out of 5 stars
Really outstanding
If you are a fan of history podcasts and it documentaries, you’ll enjoy this. The hosts voice is wonderful and features excellent, highly knowledgeable contributors. I look forward to each new episode and often listen more than once
FrancoAmerican0
5 out of 5 stars
How history should be taught
What I love most about this podcast is how it explains history through storytelling, rather than just spitting basic facts and dates at you. Very easy to visualize the scenarios described. Fantastic narration by Paul McGann!
Jason47374
5 out of 5 stars
Great
Really good podcast! Love it and I learn a lot about these individuals. Paul does an excellent job here! You will definitely love this if you give it a try.
DarkEyedAvenger
5 out of 5 stars
Fantastic
Amazing. Gives context to events. Scripted well. Plays like a documentary, interesting, appropriate background music, and no language! What a great show! Keep up the good work.
BoricuaSportsFan
5 out of 5 stars
Excellent!
This show is my companionship during morning commutes to work. I only wish there was more material. I can’t wait for shows about Fidel Castro and Mussolini.
broasaiah77
4 out of 5 stars
Season 2 tedious
Season 1 was very interesting. Season two is kind tedious. The gaddafi episodes half the time don’t even sea with gaddafi, just terrorist attacks that somehow trace back to him. Good reporting about the events, but I was hoping for more biography about the person himself.
vAsOunder
1 out of 5 stars
MUSIC
Would be a great podcast if the background music were’t so loud!
isknsus
5 out of 5 stars
One of my favorite podcasts
Fantastic. Brilliantly organized and narrated.
gstanley426
1 out of 5 stars
Anti-American POV ruins good info
At first subtle, the anti-Americanism became undeniable when they equated the admitted accidental shooting down of a passenger plane believed to be an enemy attack plane with the purposeful targeting of a passenger plane. The show admits one was an accident and other was intentional and rightfully says both were tragedies but the condemns media for not treating them the same. This is the equivalent of saying someone who accidentally causes a fatal wreck should be treated the same as Ted Bundy. This is not the only instance of bias, it just madr the more subtler aspects undeniable.
Pregnant Panda
5 out of 5 stars
Love love love
Very informative Very interesting Very entertaining Just wish there would be more xD
Geezer90
5 out of 5 stars
First rate podcast
Well researched compelling historical biographies Narrator & Musical/ Sound staff are both fantastic A great alternative to the corrupt incompetent mainstream media noise
Pompous Dust
5 out of 5 stars
Great podcast
I love this podcast. It is very informative, thoroughly researched, and well produced. The narrator is great and the selected commentators are interesting. Keep them coming!
Cgwill
5 out of 5 stars
Love this podcast
Content, pace, and storyline make this an exceptionally enjoyable listen. Thank you!!!
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5 out of 5 stars
The Best Podcast Ever Made
That title is no exaggeration. Real Dictators has captivating narration by Paul McGann (of Doctor Who and Luther fame), exciting music, beautiful immersive soundscapes, and a wonderful sense of storytelling. This podcast will have you on the tip of your toes at all times as if you are there in the annals of history witnessing these revolutionary events first hand! The pace and writing of these episodes are simply perfect. I implore you to listen to the Stalin episodes. You will be binging in no time.
SaliciousZu
5 out of 5 stars
Top notch
This fascinating podcast delves into the real stories of history’s dictators and helps you fully understand how they rose to power and how they corrupted their countries. It is extremely well produced, has a great musical intro and Paul McGann, a very talented actor, is also a fantastic narrator. I could listen to him read for hours on end but this podcast includes many segments by historians and scholars that explain particular points all contributing to telling the full story of these thugs. I am normally not very excited about having to make a 90 minute commute regularly but once I discovered this podcast, I now look forward to it and it has been a real joy listening to it.
Silentgrenade24
5 out of 5 stars
Great podcast!
The work this man does to provide this podcast is amazing. History is so important to know and he does a great job producing this for the masses.
t-rex-loves-sugar-cereal
5 out of 5 stars
Fiction?
Fantastic show! Why is it listed under audio drama/fiction?
pidroplayer
4 out of 5 stars
Great podcast but difficult to find latest episode.
Would be awesome if the latest episode showed up first like every other podcast instead of down the list.
Notch47
5 out of 5 stars
Awesome A+
Paul the way you present this and your voice make it what it is. What other podcasts do you do? I want to hear them all!!!! I love this it by far my favorite.
Nurse Natasha
5 out of 5 stars
Excellent!!
I discovered Real Dictators after discovering Real Narcos! After listening to the first two episodes, I am hooked! Very well done podcast, and I am looking forward to listening to Hitler, and especially Franco, because as a young girl I lived in Spain during Franco‘s time! Thank you so much for doing such a great job!
ghffhgggugjgffg
5 out of 5 stars
AWESOME
Show great pod really recommend
Dittobrooks
5 out of 5 stars
A must listen!
If you’re a history junkie, or a political junkie, you’ll love the 7 part podcast about Hitler. It’s unbelievable. Hitler capitalized on his countrymen’s feelings of oppression and economic depression to galvanize people to hate entire groups. How he did it is mesmerizing, but also thought-provoking. This is a must listen!
Eyeroll2.0
5 out of 5 stars
Let’s get to know them
Paul does an amazing job of giving the historical facts and that’s it. No opinion objected into it. He just gives us information on what the historical figure life was like and what atrocities they have done. Easy listening and has helps me understand more about the figure head to the biggest atrocious life events in history
Stoataubergine
5 out of 5 stars
Very interesting!
If you are interested war and dictators, this is the podcast for you! It go’s in depth In cool things and you should listen to it
M. Caringer
5 out of 5 stars
5 Stars
Paul Mcgann is at the pinnacle of Non-Fiction Audio Documentary Podcasting. I hope his career is Long and Prolific.
Buggsy4Realz
5 out of 5 stars
Fascinating
These stories are so well presented. Whether it’s a dictator I’d studied previously or one I don’t know, I find the episode incredibly interesting. This is the perfect bedtime podcast which may sound like an insult but is really a high compliment (I feel the same way about David Attenborough documentaries), the info is engaging enough to distract me from the worries that keep me from sleep and the voice is so soothing that I just drift off after 20-30 mins. I hope this speaker comes out with more podcasts!
Listener89504
5 out of 5 stars
Warning! This podcast is really addicting!
Can’t wait for more dictators like Saddam Hussein, Pol Pot, and Idi Amin! 🙂
krisalp
5 out of 5 stars
Great podcast!
I highly recommend this podcast. I am learning things about these dictators that I never knew due to the in depth research by this team. Paul McGann is one of the best narrators out there. Give it a try, you won’t be disappointed!
Anyelikk
5 out of 5 stars
Amazing just Amazing
This is an amazing show , the minute you hear Paul MCGann voice he transports you to that time of period . It is show so engaging that you can not stop listening, full of facts and well documented.
N82005
5 out of 5 stars
In Depth with Brilliant Writing
As a self-professed history buff I am harder to impress. But Paul and the team go to a depth that other podcasts and media outlets don’t. Instead of abridged versions that try to cover an entire story in one hour, the team intricately outlines the subject as well as important events. I’m a huge fan.
JBL1990
5 out of 5 stars
Fantastic!!!
This is the podcast I’ve been waiting for for years! I’m a history teacher and nerd who tends to love learning about Cold War history. With the Cold War, comes dictators! Fascinating topic that I’ve been waiting for someone to make for a long time. Truly enjoying it!
Actual Conservative
2 out of 5 stars
The Nazis were NOT right wing
No matter how many times you repeat the lie.
UnnecessaryOrchestra
5 out of 5 stars
Strong Work!
Paul McGann is a glorious narrator and the sound design is incredible. A well-researched podcast that’s arguably one of the most binge-able in the whole podcast ecosphere.
ihgdghhjiifd
5 out of 5 stars
Love it
One of the best podcast ever
Jmillshdjei
5 out of 5 stars
Great show!
Goes into great detail for a podcast one a wide range of well known and lesser known leaders. One of my favorites!
Liciapru
5 out of 5 stars
Almost perfect
I'm a harsh critic, so it's with happiness and thanks to write that this pod is almost perfect. Its delivery is so good that it's comparable to History of Rome by Mike Duncan.
BrydonBlack
1 out of 5 stars
Trash, boring, don’t waste your time
👎👎👎 Great man of history nonsense. Would not recommend for those interested in history
joren vs
5 out of 5 stars
Great
Very detailed. Can’t wait until they delve into lesser known despots
Tout_pret
5 out of 5 stars
Awesome
Best podcast show I’ve listened to ever. If you like history you’ll love this.
Mitchell RobinSAUCE
5 out of 5 stars
Best
Might be the best podcast I’ve ever listened to.
The Dumb Ranter
5 out of 5 stars
Expertly done history podcast
Expertly done, always blown away by what I learn here. Love the Papa Doc, Franco, Kim Jong Il and Hitler seasons especially. The only thing I see people criticizing is just their personal beliefs, although I do agree that there should be a small outro sound before ad breaks. Keep up the great work Paul.
mattrae
5 out of 5 stars
Best dictator podcast out there.
I’ve listened to other podcasts about dictators and this is the best by far. They feature actual people or relatives of people from that time in history. They also access original documents and interviews which means they have tons more details and first hand accounts of events. This makes it a very rich and addictive podcast for anyone interested in history. Compelling, immersive listening experience.
Pa$:63dhi
5 out of 5 stars
Great Podcast
Methodical, chronological analysis of the history of each dictator. In terms of education, who provided mentoring, leadership development, positive and negative ethics, accomplishments, crimes, and life-long impact on our world.
Alh12115
5 out of 5 stars
Brilliant.
This podcast is fantastic. It is written well, and keeps attention for the amazing narration. I homeschool a sophomore and this has helped so much back what we have been learning together in history. Please do one on Pol Pot.
CheckpointC
5 out of 5 stars
The Hitler and Franco series
The Hitler and the Franco series are great. Tis is a place to learn. Thank you
Gaiduwbak579
3 out of 5 stars
Well done but...
Well done, but why do you keep referring to Hitler as far right, when racism and totalitarian governments are distinctly leftist ideas?
PH062909
5 out of 5 stars
Exceeded Expectations
Great podcast. Skillfully assembled and narrated. Listening to it is immersive. Listeners won’t be disappointed.
College Prof
5 out of 5 stars
Listen. You Won't be Disappointed
A truly exceptional podcast. Very well written and expertly narrated.
Laura Sinkler
5 out of 5 stars
Even better today!
I listened to season 1 and loved it. Season 2 just blew me away with the early years of Hitler. This podcast gets better with each and every episode.
pianomaryfriesen
5 out of 5 stars
Engaging scholarship!!
I have enjoyed this podcast so much! They really do an excellent job of creating quality content that is both incredibly engaging and very well researched.
Chip Craig
5 out of 5 stars
First Class
One of the best podcast I have ever heard.
ian_m_q
5 out of 5 stars
Wonderful show
Fascinating material. Host is excellent and captivating.
Genebean24
5 out of 5 stars
Binge worthy
I can’t stop listening. Learning so much interesting how history repeats itself. Thank you!!!
Bernie17689🤙
3 out of 5 stars
Amazing Podcast
This podcast is amazing, but the Hitler season isn’t as great as the rest.
Ph908
5 out of 5 stars
Mwainwright
Unbelievably good....literally phenomenal
Lemur Sphinx
5 out of 5 stars
Really Well Done
I’ve been enjoying the history lessons, good stuff (about bad people). Production value / editing is top notch.
hiatorygeek
5 out of 5 stars
Great podcast
It is a great podcast and I am a history geek so I love this kinda thing
lukehall83
5 out of 5 stars
Wonderful.
Much needed reminders of how these awful people come to power. Great production.
Emmersl
5 out of 5 stars
My favorite podcast
I’ve tried about 10 different podcasts that cover dictators and this is, by far, the best one. Better than parcast by a mile, which usually has excellent content to. I can’t recommend this program enough to friends and family members.
CALI45618
5 out of 5 stars
Incredible storytelling
This podcast is such a joy to listen to. I’m learning so much! Each episode is so well-crafted as far as telling the story and providing broader historical context is concerned. Love hearing from the experts about the finer details of the dictator’s life, and the rationale behind their actions.
B...side
5 out of 5 stars
Excellent.
Very well done, riveting presentation, even when the subject is familiar. Glancing through the reviews, the only people who seem not to like it are card carrying trump fanclub member, no surprise there, even though there's no mention of him. You thought Hitler sounded familiar? Wait till Mussolini. If it walks like a duck...
Tiggem
5 out of 5 stars
Season 2!
Extremely well crafted. Paul McGann’s voice and delivery is perfect.
LuckyTexas36
5 out of 5 stars
Really great history podcast
I’m a history nerd and I love this podcast!
bigboy1865
2 out of 5 stars
😒
While what they say about Hitler in this podcast may be truthful. The reason they are presenting it at this point in time is for a very specific reason. They are trying to draw links between Hitler and Trump without mentioning the latter directly. The same things they are saying Hitler said and did in this podcast, or what they accuse trump of doing now.
ShePReal
5 out of 5 stars
Immortal Story teller
Very informative and so insightful, I feel like I’m watching a movie 🎥 makes me feel like I’m back in school 🏫 with the teacher reading to me as my imagination plays out the story in my head. Thank You very much...
ropeadopa
5 out of 5 stars
Thanks
Thanks but please put the date of the podcast somewhere please. In the title or description. 5 stars.
oifusmca152a
5 out of 5 stars
Very intriguing and well produced
This is a great look into historical figures. The story line and depth are great and the background notes are well placed.
Jessi Rhea
5 out of 5 stars
I love this podcast
I have been hooked from the first time I listened. I have recommended this podcast to everyone who ask about what to listen to. It’s a great production, so interesting and I love the voice of the host! I’ve learned so much. Keep up the great work!!
mpopl
3 out of 5 stars
I like it mostly but biased
Y’all had me until the third episode of the Hitler saga. Is the irony lost on the creators when they proclaim National Socialists as “Far Right”? No person on that side of the spectrum would appreciate Hitler’s domestic policies. The only thing they have in common is the obsession over a white identity. The not-so-subtle attempt to link modern nationalist movements with Nazis is disingenuous at best, but probably intentional which is pretty gross.
Otto Von Vern
5 out of 5 stars
Great show!
Very enlightening, definitely think you should do an episode on trump.
Fantastic Ham
5 out of 5 stars
Fascinating and scary
Very well written, produced and narrated. This should be required listening .
73 Mustang
1 out of 5 stars
Stalin’s quote
Stalin never said “1 death is a tragedy, a million is a statistic” that’s a fake quote and it’s disappointing to here an “academic” repeat it as if he did say it.
battisbal
5 out of 5 stars
Great way to enjoy history
This is the first podcast I am looking forward to its new chapters. Great production. Keep the good job!
Cathi byers
5 out of 5 stars
Dictators
Mr Mcgann is an extraordinary host, narrator, and extremely well informed. He makes horrific subjects real people. Unbelievably, he gives history a real insight as to what the world looked like back then. Please don't stop making the stories of real people. Perhaps we will finally learn from the past. Cathi Byers Maryland
SteveHodges
5 out of 5 stars
Very well spoken.
Highly recommended
Ikua
5 out of 5 stars
Awesome
Paul McGanns ability to keep me engaged. Much respect to the people who produce these. 💯🤙🏾
jmartinez648
1 out of 5 stars
How can you call Hitler”far right”, he was a socialist!
Hitler was all about government control of every aspect of life, business, and more importantly politics, people on the right want less government and those on the far right want no government control of private life. You’re doing everything to project leftist behaviors on the right. Historically, I like your podcast but your ignorance or strategic use of words is to redefine Hitlers political platform is disgusting.
Kalin is epic
5 out of 5 stars
Very good
It is very good and is really well produced and is good.
SurelyF
4 out of 5 stars
Terrible release schedule
People clearly love this podcast but they really only manage to release just one 45-minute episode every 7-12 days?! If you’re gonna have an incredible podcast like this you need to actually put out content consistently.
KXDR1
5 out of 5 stars
Wonderful Podcast
And very few ads. I don't know how they fund it.
Michal909
5 out of 5 stars
Great!
The historical stories of these frightening dictators are told very well with high production values, excellent narration, and deep research. Prominent researchers of each historical figure are featured as well as the excellent voice of Paul McGann.
Alexflyguy
5 out of 5 stars
Amazing
I’ve never listened to podcasts before but this got me hooked.
nzeimetz
3 out of 5 stars
Consistent release schedule?
Unless I haven’t figured it out yet, there is no consistency as to when they release episodes. Today, I was really looking forward to Furher part 2, but it seems no dice. Will we get it tomorrow? Maybe next week? Nobody knows. One of the foundations of building a successful podcast is a reliable release schedule. I think I’m gonna give up on this one.
Stew810
5 out of 5 stars
Host is the best!
The stories are very intriguing but the host’s voice is my favorite part.
darthfleur
5 out of 5 stars
Masterful
This is like a high quality documentary that would be produced by a major network, but in podcast form. I can’t get enough!
JRod7345
5 out of 5 stars
Best podcast
Great podcast and Paul McGann is the best host for this genre. Glad season 2 arrived.
Jones r
5 out of 5 stars
Fantastic little gem
I stumbled upon this recently and am very pleased at the quality of this podcast. The narrarator flows smoothly through his stories and I have enjoyed it thoroughly. Love the Kim Jong-Il episodes.
pgreen16
5 out of 5 stars
Outstanding
Hope this podcast has a lot of fuel for itself because it’s amazing
logan9821
5 out of 5 stars
New episodes!?
Incredible podcast! I finished them all too fast, and have been looking forward to new episodes...when are there new ones coming out? Still ready and waiting for a new season! I’m re listening to season one again
c.rib
5 out of 5 stars
5 Star History
Excellent podcast, fascinating history, I’d love more episodes
SimFanJV
5 out of 5 stars
Where’s season 2?
We want more!
SeaCaptainGordon
5 out of 5 stars
So We’ll Done!
So we’ll done? Are there going to be more?!?! I would like to hear one about Jugo Chávez, Fidel Castro or Hitler!!!
TrackingKookie
5 out of 5 stars
Wow, People are Evil!
Well written, well researched. Well told story with interesting narrative. Will blow your mind.
milahops
5 out of 5 stars
Please continue
Hi, I absolutely love your podcast. I have been waiting for to learn more about the others dictators. Why is episode 18 about narcos? We want to continue with the dictators that are left to talk about. Please continue! We love it!!!
PAC1235))7
5 out of 5 stars
Dictators
Exceptional podcast. Well presented history of dictators. One of the best.
DangerDussault
5 out of 5 stars
Perfect for road trips
Love the podcast very interesting, factual and not overly dramatic Just one question... when will there be more episodes!!!???
911goose
5 out of 5 stars
Great podcast
If your interested in history presented in an entertaining way this is for you. Great podcast keep up the good work.
ponzoGonzo
5 out of 5 stars
Good stuff
Solid podcast. Definitely a must for history buffs. It's got a great pace and isn't too dramatized like most stuff out there.
ChasingBirds7
5 out of 5 stars
Fascinating
Yo this is so good. Horrific stories, but at the same time it’s important history that we need to know. Definitely a great listen: excellent writing, narration, and interviews.
peytonnn
5 out of 5 stars
Love it! Need more.
Informative and engaging. Need more episodes!!!
i am de won da won
5 out of 5 stars
More
Hitler?
163573
5 out of 5 stars
Excellent podcast
Does a great job of making learning about history engaging, I learned a lot of stuff I didn’t know from this podcast
Rapidjanglezzz
5 out of 5 stars
My new favorite podcast
I love listening to this on my morning commute it’s very informative and intriguing enough to make me want to keep listening great job
LisaMarieRock
5 out of 5 stars
More please
Love this podcast but I need more episodes please
LaylaMoldova
5 out of 5 stars
More!
I need more.
Skooba09742673
5 out of 5 stars
Give Us More
Please continue this series. One of the best series’ I have ever listened too
alyfuz910
5 out of 5 stars
Great time killer
I love this
Curt Rapp
5 out of 5 stars
High Praise for Real Doctators
The production quality is first rate! I thoroughly enjoyed listening to such high production value. I feel like listening to this series filled in many knowledge gaps I didn’t know I had and allowed me to make new connections about events I’d heard about elsewhere. The quality of the interviews with historians, as well as the insight they provide makes for a compelling story and kept me hooked. High marks for presenter Paul McGann. He’s a wonderful voice actor. High marks for presentation, production, narrative, and sources. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
pirpleboi337328
5 out of 5 stars
Amazing
Great stories and storytelling. The episodes are a bit slow and there are a lot of ads but I’m still giving them 5 stars because I know that it takes a lot of time and money to make a good podcast.
Rayner15
5 out of 5 stars
Hoping for clarifications on season 2
Awesome production, high quality and fascinating, but hoping for news on season 2
JN024
5 out of 5 stars
Great Podcast!
This is my favorite podcast. Love the way they tell the story. Please keep them coming!
Cjkruse
1 out of 5 stars
Why haven’t they made an episode since before Christmas???
Can you please update us on when the next episode is coming out? Did they cancel the podcast?
Alaskabro
5 out of 5 stars
Best podcast
More episodesssss
gomer 49
5 out of 5 stars
More
I need more dictators episodes!
Chreeess
4 out of 5 stars
Why the Cartels for Season 2?
I loved season one!! However, I am uninterested in drug cartels. I was hoping for more dictators not drug dealers lol
cf1026cf
5 out of 5 stars
Great listen
Really interesting! Please make a second season :)
ojama an
5 out of 5 stars
Amazing very educational
This has tought me soooo much about dictators still in progress can't wait to hear the rest
Cobra 350
5 out of 5 stars
Dictators
Great podcasts so far. It’s been awesome to learn while I take my walks. Looking forward to listening about more dictators. How far back will you go? John R
Drc3david
5 out of 5 stars
Real Dictators
Enjoying the podcast. Very well researched. But are we getting more? Good enough to pay a subscription!
Joshua A. Mangrum
4 out of 5 stars
Applicable to Modern Times
“It’s doesn’t matter who votes, only who counts the votes” - Joseph Stalin Even if you believe the 2016 and 2020 elections were 100% legitimate (which I don’t) it is a powerful statement said by one of the most evil me in history, (yes, even more evil then Donald Trump... shocker)
walktacular
5 out of 5 stars
Great Podcast
Are we getting more? Still have to cover Hussein and Hitler.
qwethan
1 out of 5 stars
False
Bradley Sign is a terrible person who helped destroy a democratic nation.
Tmac9wr
5 out of 5 stars
A Must-Listen
Fantastic content...once you start you can’t stop
Milbuff
2 out of 5 stars
2
Two
ldsfangirl
5 out of 5 stars
Excellent
Great docupodcast. Informative, good mix of narration and researchers/firsthand accounts, very little ads, and great music. I found this from listening to Real Narcos, which is another docupodcast in this same vein.
Ellen527
5 out of 5 stars
Love this podcast
Wow, this podcast is the best. So interesting, so well told with many experts. The amount of time and research that went into this podcast is incredible. I’m not normally super into educational/historical stuff but I was immediately hooked. Cant wait for the hitler one to come out.
Vanessica1
5 out of 5 stars
I need more!!
Love this podcast, I found this and became instantly obsessed. It’s so captivating and knowledgeable. I love the host, he makes it so interesting.
EvilistOphanelll
3 out of 5 stars
Was big fan until low key political diss during pod
Really enjoyed pods for a while untill I came across cowardly diss on our President. Just seem kind of trashy to to me. I listen to pod cast to detach from all the drama . No longer a fan unfortunately!
oscar12
5 out of 5 stars
Amazing
I have been hooked since finding this podcast!
EMAWrica
5 out of 5 stars
Great podcast
Great podcast! I hope they keep going with lesser known dictators from pre-industrial eras
EncouragedMDL
5 out of 5 stars
Well researched, well told
This podcast has brought essential historical truths to light for me. I enjoy studying and understanding and analyzing history. It is a good teacher. We all need to study history and understand how dangerous and evil censorship of speech is, groupthink, authoritarian power, and government and culture not kept in check by democratic principles have been and are. Let us not give up our freedoms easily. Give me liberty or give me death!
DH(2)
5 out of 5 stars
Fabulous!!
It’s not just a good podcast. It’s a great podcast. I learned about some of these dudes back in school years ago but just briefly. Now I’m getting the real-for-real. I could complain about the ads but I won’t, given that I don’t pay for this service and somebody’s gotta eat. “Free” will sometimes come at a relatively small cost. Waiting for more new episodes. Thank you😁
ldsshark626
5 out of 5 stars
Great pod!
I’m a history nut and so I absolutely love this pod! I didn’t know very much about the individual dictators, so this is very interesting:)
CrunchyBurrito
5 out of 5 stars
quality podcast
love the perspective and production quality!
Ferdnation
5 out of 5 stars
Amazing
Crazy that people think Trump is a dictator 😂. What is happening in America today as we speak is very familiar #controllavirus #bigtechcensorship
1LT USAF
3 out of 5 stars
Great content/ads detract from quality
Front load and back load ads... I love the content but the ads ruin it
Optimus Moobs
4 out of 5 stars
Great podcast/terrible release schedule
One of the best history podcast out there. Only problem with it is how long it takes to get new episodes. In the podcast game content is king. Almost a five star if we could get a more consistent release schedule.
Lk1976
5 out of 5 stars
Love it!
Cant wait for NEW EPISODES
Mandoog006
5 out of 5 stars
Important
In a world where we’ve all forgotten what real authoritarian dictators do, hopefully this informative and entertaining podcast can teach a few people about how bad it can really get. You wanna starve to death in the frozen Siberian tundra? Be mowed down by machine guns or gassed with your family and friends? Bombed in an experimental weapon test? Or, Do you wanna deal with some obnoxious orange guy on Twitter? REAL evil exists. You just have to OPEN A BOOK to learn about it.
tolunda
5 out of 5 stars
More please!!! Incredibly interesting content
Very well done podcast in every way. I just want more! Please hurry with the next season!
readytogo00
5 out of 5 stars
Excellent
Love this podcast. Pol Pot? Nicolae Ceausescu?
1009926144189363uu
5 out of 5 stars
FANTASTIC BUT INCONSISTENT WITH RELEASES
Not a consistent release schedule for new content. That’s the entire list of problems. The good things are numerous, however. Good content, pacing, interview subjects...could go on.
unknown5279
5 out of 5 stars
I need my fix! No new episodes in over a month!
I love this show. I found it back in November and binged every episode until I was caught up. I’ve been on pins and needles waiting for Kim Jong Un or Adolph Hitler since they are on the show’s cover. Saddam Hussein would be a good one as another reviewer mentioned or Gaddafi.
Dino2187
5 out of 5 stars
Awesome but short
Lengthen the episodes PLEASE
i_d_k_____________
5 out of 5 stars
This is amazing
This podcast made learning addictive for me ngl
dirtracin57
5 out of 5 stars
Awesome podcast
Love the podcast so far! Very in-depth and learned a lot so far. I’m ready to hear the ones on hitler and Mussolini.
M Lawrence S
5 out of 5 stars
I love this Podcast
I love this postcast its absolutely fabulous and id love to see more episodes about lesser known people like Idi Amin or Ferdinand Marcos
RayJ22
5 out of 5 stars
Thank you
Very well put together great job loved it
Milksnake7
4 out of 5 stars
Good
It’s interesting.
Jon973
5 out of 5 stars
What do the three dictators pictured have in common?
And Sadam Hussein could be added to the list.
DonRoach
5 out of 5 stars
So uhh, is there anymore episodes or season coming
I love this podcast. One of my favorite so far. I demand for more.
DSviaAZ
5 out of 5 stars
Well done!
Very well put together podcast that brings these characters and time periods to life.
Irby2012
5 out of 5 stars
My favorite podcast with great insight!
I love all the amazing information and detail given to this. The production is top notch. When will we see more episodes coming out? You have a home run with this one. I have shared it with many people!
Team Zuby
5 out of 5 stars
Good podcast
It’s a good podcast, although the ads man, ur killing me smalls. Also, to all the people saying trump, or any American president, should be on here clearly haven’t listened to this pod and don’t know what a dictator is. 1) dictators always silence free speech, usually by killing or, if ur lucky, imprisoning those offending 2) they kill lots of people, so even if you are a conspiracy theorist who thinks that trump has people killed, he doesn’t kill in the numbers that a dictator would 3) dictators have absolute power. That’s ones self explanatory idiots, US presidents don’t have unregulated power. That’s America 101. How do u not know that? I could keep going, but I’ve ranted long enough If u read this far, congrats and thank you, although u probably agree with me, so I achieved nothing. But thanks anyway.
hurricaneseason?
5 out of 5 stars
Outstanding
Super addictive podcast I’ve recommended this to everyone I know.
anubus21
5 out of 5 stars
Need more!!!
Love this podcast! When will we get more?!?! Haven’t had any new episodes in a while. Can’t wait for the series on Hitler!
jvesely77
5 out of 5 stars
F’ing amazing
This is so wild. The depth that’s covered is great. I’ve been obsessed with this podcast. Spectacular.
Momokat
5 out of 5 stars
Thoughtful and thorough
This is one of my most favorite Podcasts. I want more episodes please!The topics are well researched and presented in a thoughtful and thorough manner. Add to that, the podcaster’s magnificent voice.... splendid all around. Compliments to the whole team. Well done!
smackingjingoists
4 out of 5 stars
Good stuff, but-
“Japanese propaganda tells their own citizens to kill themselves in an astonishing disp- HEY THERE YOU’RE UP FOR GETTING DOWN WITH LOW PRICES, RIGHT? WELL KING SOOPERS GOES LOWER THAN LOW ON FOOD THAT’S FRESHER THAN FRESH”
Somebody Out There123
5 out of 5 stars
A great podcast
I like to listen to history and I think they did a great job. I think this could have been a tv show. There can't be too many dictators out there so I hope they cover more people. Maybe a WW2 series about Churchill or great persons of history.
Ted Theodore Logan esq
3 out of 5 stars
Hard to write a good review looking at these Creeeps
I would have given these podcast a 5 star review in it had Comrade Cuomo, Comrade Deblaisio from NY, Comrade Murphy from Nj and Supreme Leader Biden flanked by Premier Harris if you reall wanted to strike some real fear into the searchers. I remember when podcasting from a new and untapped media resource. A Platform that you knew in your heart with enough determination you just might have a successful show then the comedians took over the platform like we didnt have enough of them for free on Youtube and now they all have special on Netflix , 35 of them i have never heard of and I'm the guru. We thank shows like this that have commericalized even Podcasts. did you go take a real photo of these 3 , who's making your thumbnails Davinci. nothing like opening the podcast page that takes 3 years on a hp laptop to finally realize the history channel even has a podcast , is it even worth having one now that everyone thinks they should do it. I can tell you this the narrator wasn't sleeping with any of these 3 so I can promise you have heard these warstories and atrocities before. Trust me your not going to play the first episode and to your suprise it says Adoplh Hitler was avid synchronized swimmer and loved training exotic birds. 1,564 ppl reviewed this. If I make a Podcast as just rival the good people to their bad will it be as succeessful , granted the history channel does their audio engineering so i'll just steal all the sound clips, look for Real Leaders coming this summer , I'm thinking Churchhill, Ike , and whos equl to that fat loder in North Korea present time? If a wait a year aI could use Comrade Harris. first women black vp only a splinter away from president. Great music in this sucker that will be hard to do, where are they getting all this info on Kimjong ill , come on when he was young if he didnt have cool-aid with dinner he would purposely make a scene then wet himself , you gotta love it, its put together like a masterpiece I just like having fun. If you were born 4 years ago its a great learning experience
Savannah_03
2 out of 5 stars
Political Ads
I was loving this series until the fear mongering, garbage political ads played. Unfortunately I’ll be unsubscribing since this type of politics is supported by the network. Shame.
Demoneyed1
5 out of 5 stars
Great show
I already can’t wait for future episodes but with out hesitation I will re-play previous episodes. When does season 2 start?
Jay Dom
5 out of 5 stars
You Love Educational History?
This podcast is amazing and very well done and researched. Great flow, good narration... that’s important for me, that the wisdom is effortless and makes it easy for the listener to understand. I personally love learning about both the bad and the good throughout history, and this podcast makes it fun and leaves you wanting more. Good thing there’s a bunch of them already... and more coming I’m guessing. It’s too good not to continue. Thank you fur such a great educational tool that is fun, I learn for fun and history is my favorite subject... that and physics! Everyone should leave this man a review, if you enjoy it... it will ensure we can keep it going and give our friend some kudos. P.S. Author : Have you ever thought about doing not just dictators, but capitalist supposedly governing another country that act like dictators. I think there are plenty of free country’s today with bad leaders .
Dan Koz
5 out of 5 stars
Excellent. Great balance of history and excitement
Very informative with great story telling
Eddie Hazel11
1 out of 5 stars
Wayyyyy too many ads
Impossible to listen to at night or driving. Constant interruptions with ads. Greedy.
SerySueMe
5 out of 5 stars
Great pacing, voice and factual details
We were struggling to find a good podcast for our road trip but then randomly had this pop up. We had just spent a few minutes listening to a horrible one — and immediately this podcast set itself apart with its wonderful music, voice and anticipatory narration. The factual details of these tyrants are remarkable — they were seriously crazy and evil — so time just flew by!! Highly recommend!
colin22111977
5 out of 5 stars
Just Perfect
What a perfectly weighted, intelligent and well delievered podcast. Paul McGann is a superb choice as narrator. I'm looking forward to a "Real Serial Killers" rather than the trash "experts" we usually get on such sensationalist fodder. Best podcast of 2020 by far!! (p.s. the DJ Khalid ads ... that dude is seriously grating. Time to get rid).
Bob911911
5 out of 5 stars
new favorite podcast
Put together so well and the pacing + music is just perfect. Seriously can’t stop listening.
stalerodney66
5 out of 5 stars
Fantastic series
Fantastic series. Well told and put together. There are so many more stories you could tell. Idi Amin, Saddam Hussein, Robert Mugabe, Mobutu Sese Seko, the Somoza dynasty, the Castro’s, just to name a few. Please make more!
rickysxty9for20
5 out of 5 stars
Well done
Articulate, deliberate, concise and precise. Deliverers hard hitting facts that were often over looked by history headlines. Professional presentation and great story telling. Was an easy subscribe for me.
DynastdeeZ
5 out of 5 stars
Good recap
I really enjoy these bite-sized snapshots into the background of these dictators. Often we only hear about what they did after they rose to power so to get how their background influenced their rise was also illuminating.
JRRDraughon
5 out of 5 stars
Excellent
This is an excellent podcast. I wish there were more episodes! I found the ones about General Tojo fascinating because I don’t know much about Japan & WWII. I’m looking forward to more content.
DanielErnesto
5 out of 5 stars
Best New Podcast
So F-ing good guys. If you’re into this sort of thing it’s the best around. I wish they did an episode every week. Forever.
Jb5185
5 out of 5 stars
One of the best history pods
This podcast has the best production value of any history podcast out there. It reminds me of the history channel circa 90s or early 2000s before they ditched the history for aliens, pawn shops and truckers. Great intercuts with actual experts and fantastic narration. Highly recommend.
TeddyMP
5 out of 5 stars
Excellent
There are two podcasts about dictators on the charts (unsurprising, given the return of nationalism abroad) - this is the much better of the two. Impossible not to see the parallels with your local wannabe despot.
jzxty
3 out of 5 stars
great but...
Truly an interesting podcast, I love listening... but the DJ Khaled podcasts ads are unbearably cringey and I cannot skip through them fast enough. It is a mystery to me why Khaled chose this podcast to pay for promotion, but God do I wish you (producers) would’ve declined. Would be 5 stars if I didn’t hear DJ Khaled on every episode.
Popetoby
1 out of 5 stars
No one cares about dj Khalid
The adds are a turn off
JPDevuyst
2 out of 5 stars
Engaging, but...
Well produced, very engaging and informative. I’ll continue to subscribe. However, what comments there are on ideology are decidedly one-sided and are without any nuance, nearly to the point of propaganda. Further, there are important facts regarding causation of conflicts or the endings of them that leave out some incredibly important context. The US involve the in the Korean War and the events leading up to the American Nuclear bombs leave much to be discussed.
Red314785
5 out of 5 stars
Best historical podcast ive heard
Incredibly interesting and perfectly paced- there is no fluff only compelling facts. Can’t wait for more
So much hype
5 out of 5 stars
Spectacular
Well produced, well narrated. As a Russian History buff found the Stalin episodes encompassing and well done. The added interviews that move the story along are just another nugget in this basket of gold.
drod918
5 out of 5 stars
Sooooo goood
Please!!! Make more!
Stayce6
5 out of 5 stars
Great podcast
It feels like I’m watching a movie, that’s how great the narrator is.
bromersh
5 out of 5 stars
Great Podcast
This is an amazing podcast that gives details on the rise of dictators. These dictators throughout the podcast have a theme of coming from a socialist and communist background.Whether you are a supporter of communism or capitalism this podcast does demonstrate the unfortunate consequences Of a system, such as communism,That results in millions of deaths.
Scotty NC
5 out of 5 stars
Podcast of the highest quality!
This podcast has it all! Experts explain the history with superb sound effects and high caliber music! I will listen to all the episodes with excitement!
She-Ra_MastressOfTheUniverse
5 out of 5 stars
Great podcast
Great music, great pacing. You can tell the time they put into making every episode great.
دكتر بابك زماني
5 out of 5 stars
The best podcast I have heard forever
The best podcast
Chief Luckey
4 out of 5 stars
Well Delivered - Annoying Ads
The podcast is great! I cannot stop listening! Informative entertaining and well made. The ads, super annoying. DJ Khalid and Country ads? What kind of demographic do you think listens to your podcast? I understand ads are necessary to keep podcasts going. At least make the ads relevant to your listeners. Other than that, amazing podcast!
Chad with a C
5 out of 5 stars
SO INTRIGUING
If you are a history buff.. it’s a MUST listen!!
STHunt
5 out of 5 stars
Couldn’t stop listening
Really great job in looking into the history without imposing some sort of outside philosophy. Some suggestions for future dictators: General Pinochet, Nicolae Ceausescu, Robespierre, Porfirio Díaz, Ayatollah Khomeini, Suharto, or Fidel Castro.
Yucon Jack
4 out of 5 stars
Love it love it love it
Very descriptive and informative. It’s almost as if I am watching a well developed documentary. Keep the episodes coming!
Benis991
5 out of 5 stars
Ballin
Fantastic podcast
statedept1515
5 out of 5 stars
Amazing Production
Very well put together and professional. Learn a lot each episode and really enjoy it!
Dovahtronic
5 out of 5 stars
I would have paid for this
Incredibly well-researched, in-depth, and professionally presented, this is the sort of content that I would gladly pay for. I found myself not skipping the ads just to be able to support the creators in any way possible. I can definitively see this production adapted for Curiosity Stream or The Great Courses. Thank you for this excellent podcast!
Adri77777
5 out of 5 stars
Captivating!!!
Absolutely captivating!!! The information is put together so well! I could listen to it all day long. Thank you!!!!
lynnie25
5 out of 5 stars
Dictators have common features
Great podcast! Scripted, well thought out. Looking forward to one on Trump and his personality cult.
Sjsdidneb
5 out of 5 stars
So well done
This podcast is soooo well done. It’s well written and extraordinarily produced. The narration is excellent. The commercials are painfully radio style and super corny but you can’t have it all I guess.
MogulManBen
5 out of 5 stars
Top Notch
Love it. I think this may be the first iTunes review I’ve written. Listen to a lot of podcasts, very rarely do I leave reviews. This one really deserves it. Learned a ton, and then production elements are just right, adding some nice flavor but not distracting. Great job, I will be checking out other NoiseR casts.
vujfrybjoigsefb
5 out of 5 stars
History!
Excellent podcast! Brings history to life exposing these scum.
wvu mountie123
5 out of 5 stars
Great podcast!!
Love it!! Love the layout etc... I like how full history of the subject is told. Suggestions? Saddam Hussein, Mussolini
Victoria_Gabrielle
5 out of 5 stars
Fantastic!
An absolutely superb podcast! These type of podcasts can be dry and I was afraid this one would be just that. However, it sucked me in within the first few minutes! Highly recommend! I’ve read and seen plenty of material on some of these dictators and still learned some new information along the way! My only wish is that you make more episodes! There are more dictators out there you can cover :) Mussolini, Hussein, Castro are just a few more :)
mags462010
5 out of 5 stars
Very informative while remaining entertaining
I enjoyed this podcast more than originally anticipated. I checked out the Stalin episodes on a whim and am quite glad that I did. I’ve since binged all episodes and eagerly await the next release. The readings are informative, gripping, but not excessively theatrical to the point of diluting the information. This is the type of podcast that will please history buffs and casual listeners alike. Well done.
alb747
5 out of 5 stars
Like watching a great documentary!
Narrative, engrossing, but still thoroughly researched and thoughtful. I feel like I just read a book on Stalin. Love it!!
klash2
5 out of 5 stars
Excellent podcast, very well told history
I’m completely hooked on your podcast! I love the narrative and the production quality is excellent. I never paid attention in school very well in history so I’m walking through history with you. Thanks so much.
RollTideRoll2013
5 out of 5 stars
Real Dictators
Anyone comparing Trump to these real dictators obviously isn’t a student of history and is an idiot. That said, this is a fantastic podcast.
italianpeep
5 out of 5 stars
Make an episode of trump
In 2000 Trump the dictator rises to power He has no love for South America and Ukraine He tried to dig dirt on joe Biden but he was an idiot
B-Murph the JAG
5 out of 5 stars
Fantastic and captivating!
Cannot get enough of this podcast. I happened upon this podcast and couldn’t turn it off from the very beginning. Every American citizen should listen to this podcast for a historical perspective of why America is such an amazingly wonderful country, and why communism, socialism, fascism is terrifying.
yuckynicknameprompt
3 out of 5 stars
Some technical issues...
It’s engaging and informative... However, I strongly dislike the intro music — it is far too loud in comparison to the rest of the audio. It is comes across as comic. The ads are horribly placed — I am jolted out of the experience and then forced to skip right through them. From a content perspective - very informative but I do wish there were four rather than three episodes per dictator since things are quickly glossed over. I don’t think Mao’s early personality and rise were given the proper attention. In the 3rd episode of Mao, the recording skips over key information at two different points and there is a glaring lack as a result... I’ve started the Papa Doc episodes. I’m on episode 1 and I’m very upset. I’m 12 minutes in and hearing about an attempted kidnapping on his children — I know nothing off his background...
morning2x4
5 out of 5 stars
Great Podcast
The content is interesting and informative. The music is amazing - props. I’ve seen reviews complaining about ads which aren’t even that bad. Glad y’all can make your money cause you deserve it for this podcast. Maybe Noiser should publish these ad-free if you buy them for all the complainers though? Looking forward to more to come.
AshE13
5 out of 5 stars
Well told, engaging
I really enjoy this show. It feels like an actual show. A lot of the other history type podcast to which I’ve listened are very monotone or it’s two people just chatting to one another. I have subscribed and unsubscribed to so many history podcasts because of that. This feels more like an audio documentary and I really enjoy it. All of the stories, so far, flow together really well. The stories don’t feel disjointed from one part to the next even though they are spit into different episodes. The music is never overwhelmingly loud or placed in weird spots. The narrator’s voice is level without being annoyingly monotone. I honestly can’t say enough about this show. It’s one of my favorites.
Bryson boss
4 out of 5 stars
Change the ads
This is such a well done podcast. I would give it 5 stars if it weren't for those horrendous DJ Khalid promos...please make them stop for the love of God
slike1
5 out of 5 stars
Great
Love the show!!!!
miaf123
5 out of 5 stars
Captivating and informative
Such a great podcast!
Otis Rush
5 out of 5 stars
Tyrannically Great
Stalin approved. Not good. Great.
Frojo6
5 out of 5 stars
Really fascinating
Just finished the Stalin one. On to Mao. Really interesting. I wish it were a documentary too.
CP ROSS
5 out of 5 stars
Dear Leader
When does the Donald Trump episode get released?
wvblackbeard
5 out of 5 stars
Quality Historical Podcast
The stories are well told and the interspersing of experts is key to the subject.
Ishadee
5 out of 5 stars
Amazing Production!!!
LOVE LOVE LOVE the show!! Amazingly produced, and I love the theme music!! Learned so much!
matchew2642
5 out of 5 stars
Excellent
Packed full of well sourced information
Miker8
5 out of 5 stars
Socialistas
C N N and social media are North Korean the United States. 👍
Springlering
5 out of 5 stars
Outstanding
As a kid, my history education would begin every year with the founding of my state, and we’d make it as far as the Civil War or Reconstruction by the end of the school year. Next year, we’d start all over again. I got absolutely no education in late 19th century or 20th century history, nothing about either WW, Vietnam etc. I am trying to fill in the gaps to have a better understanding of what makes “now”. This is a brilliant podcast, easily digestible, insightful, yet fascinating and horrifying at the same time. I do agree with another reviewer. I would appreciate an episode or time given to historians from within the countries, particularly Russia. I now have an in-law who, though his family fled to Europe when he was a toddler, will hear nothing bad said about Russia. I’d like some insight into why his family remains so loyal, even though they felt they had to leave. Having been given such a brilliant open door to propaganda and how it affects the masses, I hope I have an open enough mind to be curious how it’s been practiced on my generation of Americans that we all have an automatic, knee jerk reaction about big bad mean threatening Russia. On a one on one basis, people are people and are generally good, regardless of how subtly we’ve been manipulated. Or not manipulated. Does that make sense? That’s what I’d like to know.
Kyleb M.
5 out of 5 stars
History Comes Alive
Excellent podcast that is both educational and entertaining. The production quality is outstanding. I feel as if I am experiencing history first hand as the podcast unfolds. This podcast makes history comes alive and provides a framework for understanding why certain parts of the world are the way they are today.
NK239
5 out of 5 stars
You should listen to this
This podcast is so well done. That is all.
Mbladam
5 out of 5 stars
Too Far!
We all know what happened in Germany when the Right went too far but most Americans have no idea what happened in the 20th century with the Far Left went too far. Collectivism in the name of equality and equity and a hatred of Capitalism that led to death on a scale that would make Hitler blush. But the Leftist media and scholars still sympathize with socialist and communist. Maybe one day we can treat Americans that promote communism with the same derision we treat neo Nazis.
Fancy104
5 out of 5 stars
Theme music is 🔥
I’m always interested in events that’s made someone who they became and this does a great job! Also I question if you “trump next” people actually listened to this podcast to compare him to these men.
The Yankee fan in Ut
5 out of 5 stars
Stalin Episodes are AMAZING!
I wasn’t super sold on this but as I listened it became very good! To hear the Stalin history and how he wanted commune style communities and if you didn’t fall into place you were put to death is crazy. He had lists of people who were to be put to death because they didn’t agree with his party. The executions and iron fist of rule is so scary. Freedoms under the men were nonexistent. Great series!
Meghannnnnn_12344560
5 out of 5 stars
play the theme song at the club & I’ll finally be happy
first of all, best intro song I’ve heard from a podcast!! second, love the way the story is told, it’s like a picture in your head and the music isn’t distracting (unlike a lot of other podcasts). amazing.
Funny girly head sue
5 out of 5 stars
Anti commie propaganda
Haven’t even listened but one review said it was anti communist propaganda and for that I applaud with 5 stars... also the “Do Trump” crowd are so brainwashed it is frightening... seek help my fellow Hoomans
BillZW
5 out of 5 stars
Biographies on Fire
I listen to many podcasts but this one stands way above anything else. Excellent pace, tension and insight. Production is superb, on a par with if not better than the BBC who are very hard to match. Hope they continue with the series as there are so many despots out there right now yet we never really get this kind of insight. A study of African despots would be great. Remember the line that Stalin is dead but Stalinism is very much alive and thriving. Brilliant. Must listen.
lol liberal lol
5 out of 5 stars
Socialism kills millions
The series does a great job at showing how Socialism has killed over 100M people. Hard to think there’s so many low information people out there who still want it.
george lovecraft
5 out of 5 stars
Interesting
This podcast is an interesting delve in to the psyche of a dictator and the history of their lives but let me ask these other reviewers a question if Trump is a dictator why hasn’t he sent the secret service after your empty head?? Please don’t ad to the never trumper propaganda noiser
michela401
5 out of 5 stars
Phenomenal Work!
One of the best series yet! Historical accounts are truly shocking!
Flint1111
5 out of 5 stars
Great!
Great history podcast!
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- 85
- Subscribers
- 660
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- November 30, 2022
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- Robert Mugabe Part 4: A Game of ThronesAt the age of 93, Mugabe’s days in office are numbered. But the succession crisis threatens to tear Zimbabwe apart. In South Africa, exiles hatch an extraordinary plan to oust him. And when the dictator’s own wife throws her hat into the ring, Mugabe’s house of cards will begin tumbling down… A Noiser production, written by Duncan Barrett. This is Part 4 of 4. For ad-free listening, exclusive content and early access to new episodes, join Noiser+. Now available for Apple and Android users. Click the Noiser+ banner on Apple or go to noiser.com/subscriptions to get started with a 7-day free trial.0 comments0
- Robert Mugabe Part 3: Zimbabwe’s TsunamiAfter two decades in office, Mugabe has already shown himself to be a tyrant. At the dawn of the 21st century, the outside world sits up and takes notice. Mugabe seizes white-owned farms and drags his country into the greatest economic crisis since the Wall Street Crash. But the resistance is growing stronger… A Noiser production, written by Duncan Barrett. This is Part 3 of 4. For ad-free listening, exclusive content and early access to new episodes, join Noiser+. Now available for Apple and Android users. Click the Noiser+ banner on Apple or go to noiser.com/subscriptions to get started with a 7-day free trial.0 comments0
- Robert Mugabe Part 2: The Leopard’s True Spots…Mugabe is now the leader of independent Zimbabwe. But behind the façade of democracy, he is already governing through fear. Emboldened, he unleashes a campaign of genocide on his opponents. For now, for the most part, the international community turns a blind eye. But the arrival of a new prime minister - not in Zimbabwe but in faraway Britain - will herald Mugabe’s first great crisis… A Noiser production, written by Duncan Barrett. This is Part 2 of 4. For ad-free listening, exclusive content and early access to new episodes, join Noiser+. Now available for Apple and Android users. Click the Noiser+ banner on Apple or go to noiser.com/subscriptions to get started with a 7-day free trial.0 comments0
- Robert Mugabe Part 1: The Young ScholarFor almost four decades, Robert Mugabe held the reins of power in Zimbabwe with an iron grip. As a youthful idealist, he led a revolutionary movement that put his country back in African hands. But once in power, he presided over a regime of brutality and jaw-dropping corruption. So what events helped form Mugabe? And how did he manoeuvre himself from obscurity to power? A Noiser production, written by Duncan Barrett. This is Part 1 of 4. For ad-free listening, exclusive content and early access to new episodes, join Noiser+. Now available for Apple and Android users. Click the Noiser+ banner on Apple or go to noiser.com/subscriptions to get started with a 7-day free trial.0 comments0
- Lenin Part 4: Ghost at the KremlinWith power finally in Bolshevik hands, state terror arrives in Russia. The Soviet Union is born. But, installed in Red Square, Lenin’s health is ailing. Will his creation live on beyond his death? And which of his lieutenants, jostling for position, will take up the baton? A Noiser production, written by Dan Smith. This is Part 4 of 4. For ad-free listening, exclusive content and early access to new episodes, join Noiser+. Now available for Apple and Android users. Click the Noiser+ banner on Apple or go to noiser.com/subscriptions to get started with a 7-day free trial.0 comments0
- Lenin Part 3: First Russia, Then the World…The Tsar is deposed as the people of the Russian Empire rise up. Marooned in Switzerland, Vladimir Lenin prepares for an extraordinary journey home, by land and sea. It will involve the closest of shaves, multiple disguises, and the covert help of Russia’s deadliest enemy… A Noiser production, written by Dan Smith. This is Part 3 of 4. For ad-free listening, exclusive content and early access to new episodes, join Noiser+. Now available for Apple and Android users. Click the Noiser+ banner on Apple or go to noiser.com/subscriptions to get started with a 7-day free trial.0 comments0
- Lenin Part 2: Underground, On the RunVladimir Lenin meets Joseph Stalin. Turning to crime to pay their way, the revolutionaries struggle to stay ahead of the authorities. As the First World War upends Russia, the Bolsheviks wait for their moment. In the meantime, Lenin’s love life takes an unconventional turn... A Noiser production, written by Dan Smith. This is Part 2 of 4. For ad-free listening, exclusive content and early access to new episodes, join Noiser+. Now available for Apple and Android users. Click the Noiser+ banner on Apple or go to noiser.com/subscriptions to get started with a 7-day free trial.0 comments0
- Lenin Part 1: The Revolution is BornVladimir Lenin changed the course of history like very few ever have. He turned Russia upside down and created the first communist state. As the founder of the Soviet Union, he ensured the world would never be the same again. But long before his time in power, his life is something straight out of a spy thriller. Young Vladimir enjoys a happy, comfortable childhood. That is, until a double tragedy puts him on a very different path... A Noiser production, written by Dan Smith. This is Part 1 of 4. For ad-free listening, exclusive content and early access to new episodes, join Noiser+. Now available for Apple and Android users. Click the Noiser+ banner on Apple or go to noiser.com/subscriptions to get started with a 7-day free trial.0 comments0
- Napoleon Part 6: Showdown at WaterlooWith Napoleon deposed and in exile, it appears to be game over. But even now he is planning a comeback. After the mother of all prison breaks, Napoleon marches back up through France. Reinstating himself as emperor, he will rally his troops for one last battle... A Noiser production, written by Jeff Dawson. This is Part 6 of 6. For ad-free listening, exclusive content and early access to new episodes, join Noiser+. Now available for Apple and Android users. Click the Noiser+ banner on Apple or go to noiser.com/subscriptions to get started with a 7-day free trial.0 comments0
- Napoleon Part 5: Downfall in RussiaNapoleon’s blockade of Britain begins. Amidst the fall-out, France launches an invasion of Spain. The Duke of Wellington arrives on the scene. After another dispute with Russia, Bonaparte assembles his biggest ever army. It will do the unthinkable and march on Moscow... A Noiser production, written by Jeff Dawson. This is Part 5 of 6. For ad-free listening, exclusive content and early access to new episodes, join Noiser+. Now available for Apple and Android users. Click the Noiser+ banner on Apple or go to noiser.com/subscriptions to get started with a 7-day free trial.0 comments0
- Napoleon Part 4: The Emperor Strikes BackBonaparte storms back into Italy, reconquering all that had been lost. Back home, in Notre-Dame Cathedral, thousands of dignitaries watch on as the untouchable general crowns himself emperor. Intent on destroying Britain, he plans a seaborne invasion. But Lord Nelson has other ideas… A Noiser production, written by Jeff Dawson. This is Part 4 of 6. For ad-free listening, exclusive content and early access to new episodes, join Noiser+. Now available for Apple and Android users. Click the Noiser+ banner on Apple or go to noiser.com/subscriptions to get started with a 7-day free trial.0 comments0
- Napoleon Part 3: The Egyptian AdventureNapoleon sails for the Middle East. After the Battle of the Pyramids, a scientific mission makes remarkable findings, introducing the Western world to the mysteries of Ancient Egypt. But after a drubbing from Britain’s naval supremo, Horatio Nelson, Napoleon does a runner. His return to Paris is timed to perfection. Almost by accident, Bonaparte will seize power... A Noiser production, written by Jeff Dawson. This is Part 3 of 6. For ad-free listening, exclusive content and early access to new episodes, join Noiser+. Now available for Apple and Android users. Click the Noiser+ banner on Apple or go to noiser.com/subscriptions to get started with a 7-day free trial.0 comments0
- Napoleon Part 2: The Italian JobAfter a quickie wedding, Napoleon Bonaparte dashes south to take command of the French Army in Italy. Here he announces himself with a devastating display of battlefield brilliance. In Milan, he gets a taste for political rule and good living. Napoleon will return to Paris both as a military hero and a budding statesman... A Noiser production, written by Jeff Dawson. This is Part 2 of 6. For ad-free listening, exclusive content and early access to new episodes, join Noiser+. Now available for Apple and Android users. Click the Noiser+ banner on Apple or go to noiser.com/subscriptions to get started with a 7-day free trial.0 comments0
- Napoleon Part 1: The Humble CorsicanYou’ve heard the name Napoleon Bonaparte. But who was he, really? In 1769 a boy is born on the Mediterranean island of Corsica. He will go on to become an emperor - a virtual god in his adopted homeland, a nemesis to his international foes. So how does Napoleon become the most powerful man on Earth? And why doesn’t he stop, even once he has it all? A Noiser production, written by Jeff Dawson. This is Part 1 of 6. For ad-free listening, exclusive content and early access to new episodes, join Noiser+. Now available for Apple and Android users. Click the Noiser+ banner on Apple or go to noiser.com/subscriptions to get started with a 7-day free trial.0 comments0
- Pol Pot Part 4: The Killing FieldsPol Pot constructs a secretive one-party state. Cambodia descends into hell as his twisted social experiment begins. Finally, the shifting sands of geopolitics will create challenges for the Khmer Rouge. Pol Pot will be forced back into the jungle. But even then, the man with untold blood on his hands will somehow evade justice. A Noiser production, written by Dan Smith. Many thanks to Elizabeth Becker and University of Washington Libraries for archive audio. This is Part 4 of 4. For ad-free listening, exclusive content and early access to new episodes, join Noiser+. Now available for Apple and Android users. Click the Noiser+ banner on Apple or go to noiser.com/subscriptions to get started with a 7-day free trial.0 comments0
- Pol Pot Part 3: Vietnam War, Cambodian RevolutionThe Khmer Rouge launch their revolution against Sihanouk… until Sihanouk himself is stabbed in the back. America’s action in Vietnam escalates, spilling over the border with catastrophic consequences. The enigmatic Pol Pot will emerge from the bloodshed to become the most powerful man in the land. At the outset of ‘Year Zero’, the true horror will begin... A Noiser production, written by Dan Smith. This is Part 3 of 4. For ad-free listening, exclusive content and early access to new episodes, join Noiser+. Now available for Apple and Android users. Click the Noiser+ banner on Apple or go to noiser.com/subscriptions to get started with a 7-day free trial.0 comments0
- Pol Pot Part 1: Tyrant in the ShadowsCambodia today is many people’s idea of heaven on earth. But in the 1970s it was a netherworld of death and despair. Under Pol Pot and the Khmer Rouge, in just four years around a quarter of the population perished. Pol Pot was a uniquely anonymous dictator - a man who preferred to operate in the shadows. So who was he? And how did he come to lead such a staggeringly bloody regime? A Noiser production, written by Dan Smith. This is Part 1 of 4. For ad-free listening, exclusive content and early access to new episodes, join Noiser+. Now available for Apple and Android users. Click the Noiser+ banner on Apple or go to noiser.com/subscriptions to get started with a 7-day free trial.0 comments0
- Pol Pot Part 2: Welcome to the JungleSaloth Sar, the young man who will become Pol Pot, arrives in France in 1949. In just a few short months, he will be transformed into a die-hard communist rebel. Meanwhile, in Cambodia, things are coming to the boil. Returning from Europe, Sar goes to ground with the Vietnamese communists. He begins to prepare his very own revolution… A Noiser production, written by Dan Smith. This is Part 2 of 4. For ad-free listening, exclusive content and early access to new episodes, join Noiser+. Now available for Apple and Android users. Click the Noiser+ banner on Apple or go to noiser.com/subscriptions to get started with a 7-day free trial.0 comments0
- Introducing: Real Outlaws - Billy the Kid Part 1From Noiser, Real Outlaws is the new podcast that travels back in time to when rogues and bandits followed a code all of their own. In this taster episode, we’re on the trail of Billy the Kid - perhaps the best-known outlaw in American history. Hero or villain? You decide. Follow Real Outlaws to get Part 2 now.0 comments0
- Julius Caesar Part 3: Murder in the SenateCaesar departs Egypt with his lover, Cleopatra, secure on the throne. After crushing Pompey’s allies, he returns to Rome. His rule proves popular with the masses. But senators grow concerned by his increasing megalomania. With the Ides of March approaching, conspirators hatch an historic assassination plot… A Noiser production, written by Jeff Dawson. This is Part 3 of 3. For ad-free listening, exclusive content and early access to new episodes, join Noiser+. Now available for Apple and Android users. Click the Noiser+ banner on Apple or go to noiser.com/subscriptions to get started with a 7-day free trial.0 comments0
- Julius Caesar Part 2: Rendezvous With CleopatraCaesar’s campaign in Gaul begins. An invasion on an epic scale, it will also include two missions to the rain-lashed island of Britain. Back home, however, the collapse of the Triumvirate pushes Rome towards civil war. The conflict will spill across the Mediterranean, driving Julius Caesar into the arms of a certain Queen Cleopatra… A Noiser production, written by Jeff Dawson. This is Part 2 of 3. For ad-free listening, exclusive content and early access to new episodes, join Noiser+. Now available for Apple and Android users. Click the Noiser+ banner on Apple or go to noiser.com/subscriptions to get started with a 7-day free trial.0 comments0
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