Ferdinand Marcos vs. Suharto
The hosts unravel the lives and legacies of Ferdinand Marcos of The Philippines and Suharto of Indonesia.The hosts discuss Marcos’ election, his declaration of martial law, embezzlement of billions of...
26 Aug 202548min
Joseph Stalin vs. Vladimir Putin
The hosts unravel the lives and legacies of two rulers of Russia, Joseph Stalin and Vladimir Putin.The hosts discuss Stalin's bizarre childhood, his outmaneuvering of Trotsky, his superb use of propag...
26 Aug 20251h 7min
Pope Alexander VI vs. Ayatollah Khomeini
In this episode the hosts unravel the lives and legacies of two religious rulers, Pope Alexander VI (Rodrigo Borgia) and Ayatollah Khomeini of Iran.The hosts discuss Pope Alexander's corrupt election ...
6 Aug 202543min
Charlemagne vs. Napoleon Bonaparte
In this episode the hosts unravel the lives and legacies of French rulers Charlemagne and Napoleon BonaparteThe hosts discuss Charlemagne's family's rise to power, his conquests throughout western Eur...
5 Aug 202544min
A Retrospective of the First 20 Dictators (BONUS)
In this bonus episode of Liberty Dies With Thunderous Applause, the hosts look back at the 20 dictators covered thus far in the tournament. Which dictator would Uncle Ian most like to have dinner with...
4 Aug 202541min
Augusto Pinochet vs. Jorge Videla
The hosts discuss the lives and legacies of Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet and Argentinian dictator Jorge Videla.The hosts explore Pinochet's rise within the military, the coup overthrowing his Mar...
23 Juli 202537min
Idi Amin vs. Robert Mugabe
In this episode the hosts discuss the lives and legacies of Ugandan dictator Idi Amin Dada and Zimbabwean dictator Robert Mugabe.The hosts discuss Idi Amin's rise to power, his manic behaviour, his in...
16 Juli 202545min
Enver Pasha vs. Recep Erdogan
In this episode the hosts discuss the lives and legacies of Ottaman ruler Enver Pasha and Turkish President Recep Erdogan. These two dictators battle it out in Round 8 of the knock-out tournament to d...
16 Juli 202552min
