bastardology
bas·tard (n) an unpleasant or despicable person.Through historical research and humorous insight, Paula and Danny tell the stories of little-known (or incredibly well-known) bastards in history to illuminate the terrible things humans do. And we will laugh, otherwise we'll cry. Join us for this bi-monthly romp through terrible bastardology.
Episodes
10 episodes
Ep 10: Reverend Robert Tilton and the Holy Cornmeal
Robert Tilton made millions on his late night televangelist "prosperity gospel". Learn how he milked the poor and vulnerable our of their hard earned money, and what he did with the literal metric tons of prayer requests he got from his followe...
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Episode 10
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48:45
Ep 9: Lou Pearlman, Big Poppa of Boy Bands
Lou Pearlman was best known for producing boy bands in the late 90s - but he was also a prolific liar and swindler, conning hundreds of millions of dollars out of investors, associates, and band members themselves. He was also a noted "balloona...
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Episode 9
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54:25
Ep 8: Kevin McCarthy
Kevin McCarthy holds the prestigious record of 15 failed votes for the Speaker of the house of Representatives. But, having made a deal with the devil, he is the speaker. Paula and Danny discuss what that means for the dark days ahead.
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Episode 8
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32:21
Ep 7: Who the F is Andrew Tate?
Another round of Bastards In the News! Andrew Tate recently went viral for a Twitter feud with Greta Thunberg that (may have) led to his arrest. This was many of our first encounter with Tate - but who is this angry fella, why is he picking fig...
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Episode 7
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40:21
Ep 6: Bastards in the News! (Prince William and the Florida Homecoming Hoax)
What do a actual prince of the UK, and a made up princess from Florida have in common? They're featured in this episode of Bastardology! After a holiday week off, we've got a special episode to share: Bastards in the News. We'll relay a couple ...
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Episode 6
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45:01
Ep 5: Martin Shkreli, Pharma Bro, Garbage Monster, Frito Lover
Has there ever been a more loathsome bro than the "pharma bro", Martin Shkreli? Not likely. This educational episode dives into the manipulation of markets and drug prices for the sole purpose of making him money. Also there's a sad prison love...
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Episode 5
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47:55
Ep 4: Ferguson Missouri, and Anita Bryant
Episode 4! We discuss the batshit policing and municipal policies that distinctly and viciously targeting Black Americans in Ferguson Missouri. And Paula tells the tale of the evil human beehive that was anti-gay activist Anita Bryant. Remember...
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Episode 4
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1:13:53
Ep 3: Dynamite Bob
Homegrown white supremacist terrorist and KKK member Robert "Dynamite Bob" Chambliss was a scourge on the residents of Birmingham in the 40s, 50s, and 60s. He terrorized the Black population with impunity, supported by the highest reaches of Bi...
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Episode 3
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44:43
Ep 2: Paul Popenoe, the Daddy of Incels (and Marriage Therapy)
Strap in for Paul Popenoe, the biggest narc and buzzkill that ever influenced the entire modern notion of marriage and family! Also, perhaps surprisingly: huge racist and firm believer in eugenics, whose work STILL influences conservative polic...
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Episode 2
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53:09
Ep 1: Lawrence Pazder (Satanic Panic!) and Charles Davenport (Eugenics!)
In this inaugural episode, Paula and Danny come out swinging! Describing the batshit crazy story of Lawrence Pazder who almost singehandedly brought us the "Satanic Panic" of the 1980s, and the horrifically UN-scientific life of Charles Davenpo...
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Episode 1
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