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Behind the Bastards

There’s a reason the History Channel has produced hundreds of documentaries about Hitler but only a few about Dwight D. Eisenhower. Bad guys (and gals) are eternally fascinating. Behind the Bastards dives in past the Cliffs Notes of the worst humans in history and exposes the bizarre realities of th...

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The adventures of Jim Bowie (The big little book) Cover

Lewis B Patten

The adventures of Jim Bowie (The big little book)

It was briefly mentioned as a biography of Jim Bowie written in 1957, and was used as a source to describe Bowie's knife skills.

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Big Jim Bowie, in conveying smuggled slaves, armed himself with three or four knives so that he could transfix any captive who tried to break away.

— Episode: Part One: Jim Bowie: The Worst Texan

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Episode: Part One: Jim Bowie: The Worst Texan

It was briefly mentioned as a biography of Jim Bowie written in 1957, and was used as a source to describe Bowie's knife skills.

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Big Jim Bowie, in conveying smuggled slaves, armed himself with three or four knives so that he could transfix any captive who tried to break away.

Birthday Gifts for Men Grandpa Grandfather Drink Mixing Spoon for Cocktails Gifts for Men Granddad Papa Christmas Gifts for Men Grandfather Granddaddy Grandpa Gifts from Granddaughter Grandson Cover

Birthday Gifts for Men Grandpa Grandfather Drink Mixing Spoon for Cocktails Gifts for Men Granddad Papa Christmas Gifts for Men Grandfather Granddaddy Grandpa Gifts from Granddaughter Grandson

It was a book with guides to making your own alcohol, including champagne, and was advertised as a way to save money on buying alcohol, with the book itself costing $8.

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Oh, here's another book about how to make your own alcohol, which I get now that we're all in quarantine, bar drinks and booze like granddad used to make by Kurt Saxon.

— Episode: The Survivor: A Magazine For Nerdy Terro...

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Episode: The Survivor: A Magazine For Nerdy Terrorists

It was a book with guides to making your own alcohol, including champagne, and was advertised as a way to save money on buying alcohol, with the book itself costing $8.

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Oh, here's another book about how to make your own alcohol, which I get now that we're all in quarantine, bar drinks and booze like granddad used to make by Kurt Saxon.

If you're tired of paying a dollar for a nickel's worth of booze, you ought to make your own.

101 Coronavirus Quotes and cat's comments: sarcastic and inspirational quotes and jokes about coronavirus, quarantine and self-care. Cover

Anna Vic

101 Coronavirus Quotes and cat's comments

sarcastic and inspirational quotes and jokes about coronavirus, quarantine and self-care.

It was one of a series of books that appeared to be published under false or misleading names, and may or may not be linked to a real Dr Zo Gottlieb. It also contained details about the Wuhan 2020 outbreak.

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one series of books which includes coronavirus 101 everything you should know to avoid illness and protect yourself from the Wuhan 2020 outbreak and coronavirus and face masks the truth claimed to be...

— Episode: The Worst Grifters of the Coronavirus Pa...

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Episode: The Worst Grifters of the Coronavirus Pandemic

It was one of a series of books that appeared to be published under false or misleading names, and may or may not be linked to a real Dr Zo Gottlieb. It also contained details about the Wuhan 2020 outbreak.

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one series of books which includes coronavirus 101 everything you should know to avoid illness and protect yourself from the Wuhan 2020 outbreak and coronavirus and face masks the truth claimed to be co-authored by Dr. Zo Gottlieb

How to Buy a House: Vital Real Estate Strategy for the First Time Home Buyer Cover

Yvonne Aileen

How to Buy a House

Vital Real Estate Strategy for the First Time Home Buyer

It was written by an author who could not be verified, and promised a way to buy a house for no money.

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In addition to this he's the author of the critical work How to Buy a House for literally $0 which given the rent crisis we're hitting you know maybe people should look into.

— Episode: The Worst Grifters of the Coronavirus Pa...

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Episode: The Worst Grifters of the Coronavirus Pandemic

It was written by an author who could not be verified, and promised a way to buy a house for no money.

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In addition to this he's the author of the critical work How to Buy a House for literally $0 which given the rent crisis we're hitting you know maybe people should look into.

Mein Kampf: A Translation Controversy Cover

Michael Ford

Mein Kampf

A Translation Controversy

It was mentioned as an example of how the written word can be less effective than the human voice in convincing large amounts of people and shifting destinies. It was also briefly referenced in relation to Hitler's skill at persuasion.

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One of the points Adolf Hitler makes is that like the written word essentially newspapers and books by philosophy, none of that shit convinces large amounts of people of anything. The human voice is w...

— Episode: How The Internet Spawned A Baby-Killing...

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Episode: How The Internet Spawned A Baby-Killing Cult

It was mentioned as an example of how the written word can be less effective than the human voice in convincing large amounts of people and shifting destinies. It was also briefly referenced in relation to Hitler's skill at persuasion.

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One of the points Adolf Hitler makes is that like the written word essentially newspapers and books by philosophy, none of that shit convinces large amounts of people of anything. The human voice is what can change people's minds and huge numbers and shift the destinies of nations.

Crisis in our cities, Cover

Lewis Herber

Crisis in our cities,

It was mentioned in the context of early warnings about climate change in the 1960s. The book highlighted the increase in carbon dioxide emissions and the potential for global warming, but was largely ignored.

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man's increased burning of coal and oil is annually adding 600 million tons of carbon dioxide to the air. This blanket of carbon dioxide tends to raise the earth's atmosphere by intercepting heat wave...

— Episode: How Exxon, Chevron and their buddies kil...

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Episode: How Exxon, Chevron and their buddies killed the wo...

It was mentioned in the context of early warnings about climate change in the 1960s. The book highlighted the increase in carbon dioxide emissions and the potential for global warming, but was largely ignored.

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man's increased burning of coal and oil is annually adding 600 million tons of carbon dioxide to the air. This blanket of carbon dioxide tends to raise the earth's atmosphere by intercepting heat waves going from the earth into outer space.

You don't have to die Cover

Harry M Hoxsey

You don't have to die

The book, Harry Hoxsey's autobiography, was mentioned as being published in 1956, where he started claiming that his grandfather invented the herbal treatment.

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You don't have to die.

— Episode: Part One: The Founding Father of Fake Ca...

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Episode: Part One: The Founding Father of Fake Cancer Cures

The book, Harry Hoxsey's autobiography, was mentioned as being published in 1956, where he started claiming that his grandfather invented the herbal treatment.

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You don't have to die.

Lightning In The Sun A History of Florida Power Corporation 1899-1974 Cover

Al Parsons

Lightning In The Sun A History of Florida Power Corporation 1899-1974

It was Savitri Devi's magnum opus, where she developed her theories about Hitler as a man against time, fighting for Aryan virtues and blood, and placed him within her own Trinity.

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to the godlike individual of our times, the man against time, the greatest European of all times both sun and lightning.

— Episode: Part Two: Savitri Devi: The Woman Who Tu...

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Episode: Part Two: Savitri Devi: The Woman Who Turned Nazis...

It was Savitri Devi's magnum opus, where she developed her theories about Hitler as a man against time, fighting for Aryan virtues and blood, and placed him within her own Trinity.

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to the godlike individual of our times, the man against time, the greatest European of all times both sun and lightning.

creation and destruction are one to the eyes of one who can see beauty.

Meu sol de primavera (Portuguese Edition) Cover

Queren Ane

Meu sol de primavera (Portuguese Edition)

It was his first book of poetry, published at age 17, and it was well-received by prominent Italian poets of the day, with some even inviting him to their homes for advice.

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I laid you on the water lilies and kissed you with convulsed lips, crying, you are mine like a viper. You writhed and groaned.

— Episode: Part One: The Man Who Invented Fascism

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Episode: Part One: The Man Who Invented Fascism

It was his first book of poetry, published at age 17, and it was well-received by prominent Italian poets of the day, with some even inviting him to their homes for advice.

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I laid you on the water lilies and kissed you with convulsed lips, crying, you are mine like a viper. You writhed and groaned.

Crossing Sexual Boundaries: Transgender Journeys, Uncharted Paths (New Concepts in Sexuality) Cover

J. Ari Kane-Demaios

Crossing Sexual Boundaries

Transgender Journeys, Uncharted Paths (New Concepts in Sexuality)

It was quoted from in the podcast to illustrate how confusing the situation was in regards to the medical understanding of gender transition in the past, specifically in regards to Christine Jorgensen's case. The author's opinions on the subject were discussed.

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just how confusing the whole situation was at the time is indicated by the fact that the physician involved in the case called Jorgensen a transvestite and his official account of the case.

— Episode: Part One: John Ronald Brown: The Worst S...

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Episode: Part One: John Ronald Brown: The Worst Surgeon Eve...

It was quoted from in the podcast to illustrate how confusing the situation was in regards to the medical understanding of gender transition in the past, specifically in regards to Christine Jorgensen's case. The author's opinions on the subject were discussed.

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just how confusing the whole situation was at the time is indicated by the fact that the physician involved in the case called Jorgensen a transvestite and his official account of the case.

Not Without Honor: The Nazi POW Journal of Steve Carano, With Accounts by John C. Bitzer and Bill Blackmon Cover

Steve Carano

Not Without Honor

The Nazi POW Journal of Steve Carano, With Accounts by John C. Bitzer and Bill Blackmon

The book offered a detailed account of the Nazi executions at Nuremberg, including the process and reactions from those present.

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I'm gonna quote now from a selection from the book The Nazi Honors.

— Episode: The Bastard Who Executed The Top Nazis

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Episode: The Bastard Who Executed The Top Nazis

The book offered a detailed account of the Nazi executions at Nuremberg, including the process and reactions from those present.

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I'm gonna quote now from a selection from the book The Nazi Honors.

Ma Barker: America's Most Wanted Mother Cover

Chris Enss

Ma Barker

America's Most Wanted Mother

It was described as the best write-up of the story found, and was said to be a fun read, used as the primary source for this episode.

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The Dalton's and the James boys were raised by strong defiant mothers who made sure they knew how to use a weapon and fight for what they wanted.

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Episode: Ma' Barker: A Doting Mother And Gangster Overlord

It was described as the best write-up of the story found, and was said to be a fun read, used as the primary source for this episode.

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The Dalton's and the James boys were raised by strong defiant mothers who made sure they knew how to use a weapon and fight for what they wanted.

Members of the Barker Karpis gang who were close to Ma generally kept the women they were seriously involved with away from her. It was a crazy system Alvin admitted years later and often created friction with our women who couldn't understand why we were so careful with her feelings.

Not only did she recruit in school the hoodlums who joined the group but she was always a foolproof cover for the gang. Ma could project an innocence and wholesomeness to rival the Whistler's Mother, but she could be fiery and obstinate.

Fred braving maniac due to the pain Dr. Moran performed other services for the gang such as laundering some of the kidnap money through his Chicago practice.

Ma Barker had written that wherever they were hiding it was good hunting for a three-legged alligator called Old Joe.

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