Ten Tsewang: The Sherpa Who Raced to Tell the World Everest Had Been Climbed
On today's episode Ben Thompson is joined by journalist and host of Outside Podcast Peter Frick-Wright to tell the story of Ten Tswewang who ran a grueling 200 mile race from Everest to Kathmandu to t...
14 Mai 20241h 7min
Ridiculous History: Ben joins Noel and Ben of Ridiculous History
Badass listeners: This week we're sharing Ben's recent appearance on the Ridiculous History Podcast where they chat about Le Maupin. We'll resume our regular scheduled programming next week! Learn m...
7 Mai 20241h
REPLAY: La Maupin and the Chevalier de Saint-Georges: Swordfighting Adventurerers of the French Revolution
Hello regular listeners and new listeners - here's a replay of Le Maupin for those joining us from Ridiculous History. If you are in to badass swordfights, debauchery, classical music, big fancy hat...
1 Mai 20241h
Ignacio Zaragoza: The Hero of Cinco de Mayo
With Cinco De Mayo coming up this weekend, Ben and producer Andrew Jacobs talk about Ignacio Zaragoza who led Mexican forces to victory over French Invaders way back in 1862, leading to the holiday so...
30 Apr 202444min
Benvenuto Cellini: Maestro of Mischief - with guest Daniele Bolleli
Known for his masterful sculptures and fiery temper, Benvenuto Cellini’s escapades ranged from dueling in the streets to making audacious escapes from papal prisons. Join Ben and Daniele as they unfur...
23 Apr 202451min
King Kamehameha: The Hawaiian Hero
King Kamehameha was the original Hawaiian superhero—legend says he was born with a comet lighting up the sky, hinting at his future badassery. He turned his warrior’s spirit into action, unifying Hawa...
16 Apr 20241h 11min
Anita Garibaldi - Part II: Brazilian Boogaloo
Here comes part II (that's 2 in roman numerals for you animals out there!) of the Anita Garibaldi story! Tune in. Tell your friends. Tell your enemies. Leave us a review. Stay Badass. Learn mor...
9 Apr 202442min
The Badass Brazilian Anita Garibaldi - Part 1
In this episode Ben and Pat dive into the story of Anita Garibaldi the Badass Brazilian revolutionary who, alongside with her husband Giuseppe Garibaldi AKA "The George Washington of Italy", fought th...
2 Apr 202457min
