History's Greatest Idiots

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This hilarious history podcast explores the epic failures, disasters, and terrible decisions that have shaped our world, providing us with memorable lessons to avoid repeating the mistakes of the past. Hosts Lev and Derek uncover the funniest blunders, scandals, spectacular mistakes, and jaw-dropping screw-ups from the dawn of time to today. Perfect for history buffs who love a little comedy with their knowledge! New episodes bi-weekly featuring famous disasters, military blunders, political scandals, and legendary bad life choices. Educational entertainment at its finest!

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History's Greatest Idiots

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Season 2 Episode 15: Featuring Laurel Rockall of Hightailing Through History and Some of the Worst Liars in History (Joseph McCarthy and E Bruce Harrison 07.08.2022 1:59:38

In this episode, Lev and Derek are joined by our friend Laurel Rockall of the Hightailing Through History Podcast to discuss the worst political liar of all time (Joseph McCarthy) and the man who invented climate denial (E Bruce Harrison). Now in Video Podcast format Support us on Patreon Visit our Instagram Or our Twitter Hosts: Lev & Derek https://linktr.ee/Lev_Myskin https://linktr.ee/ThatE...

Season 2 Episode 14: The Deadly Cult Leader (David Koresh) and The Out Of Control Banker (Paul Flowers) 24.07.2022 1:39:31

In this episode, you'll hear the story of probably the most famous and dangerous cult leader in history (David Koresh), and Lev and Derek discuss the life of a hugely influential UK banker who ruined dozens of lives thanks to numerous scandals (Paul Flowers). Now in Video Podcast format Support us on Patreon Visit our Instagram Or our Twitter Hosts: Lev & Derek https://linktr.ee/Lev_Myskin htt...

Season 2 Episode 13: The Management Consultant/Pimp (Charles Bedaux) & The Scariest Wrestler Ever (New Jack) 10.07.2022 1:37:46

In this episode, you'll hear the story of a French pimp who invented one of the most restrictive working systems ever (Charles Bedaux), and Lev and Derek discuss the life of the scariest and most violent wrestler ever (Jerome "New Jack" Young). Now in Video Podcast format Support us on Patreon Visit our Instagram Or our Twitter Hosts: Lev & Derek https://linktr.ee/Lev_Myskin https://linktr.ee/...

Season 2 Episode 12: The Sweatshop Owner (Kil Soo Lee) and The Angriest Man Ever (Harlan Ellison) 26.06.2022 1:45:09

In this episode, you'll hear the story of a sweatshop owner who exploited workers in some of the worst ways ever recorded on American soil (Kil Soo Lee), and Lev and Derek discuss the life of the angriest sci-fi author and possibly human being ever (Harlan Ellison). Now in Video Podcast format Support us on Patreon Visit our Instagram Or our Twitter Hosts: Lev & Derek https://linktr.ee/Lev_Mys...

Season 2 Episode 11: The Creator of Thalidomide (Heinrich Mückter) and The Lying Actor (Jussie Smollett) 13.06.2022 1:27:30

Now in Video Podcast format Support us on Patreon Visit our Instagram Or our Twitter Hosts: Lev & Derek https://linktr.ee/Lev_Myskin https://linktr.ee/ThatEffnGuy Artist: Sarah Chey https://www.fiverr.com/sarahchey Circus Man by Jeris (c) copyright 2012 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/VJ_Memes/37243 Ft: A.M. mews by MommaLuv SKyTower

Season 2 Episode 10: The Raw Food Conspiracy Theorist (David "Avocado" Wolfe) & Baseball's Banned Legend (Pete Rose) 29.05.2022 1:50:35

In this episode you'll hear the story of a Raw Food businessman who also happens to LOVE conspiracy theories (David "Avocado" Wolfe), and Lev and Derek look into the life of one of the greatest baseball players of all time who is banned from the sport entirely (Pete Rose). Now in Video Podcast format Support us on Patreon Visit our Instagram Or our Twitter Hosts: Lev & Derek https://linktr.ee/...

Season 2 Episode 9: The 10,000 All Time Plays Special Episode 15.05.2022 2:30:51

Hi! Derek and I are taking a holiday so to make up for no regular episode, and to celebrate us hitting 10,000 all time plays, we've made this compilation episode of some of our greatest ever idiot segments featuring Thomas Midgley Jr, Rick James, Sherif Joe Arpaio and Billy McFarland! Enjoy! https://www.instagram.com/historysgreatestidiots https://www.twitter.com/greatestidiots https://www.patreo...

Season 2 Episode 8: The Papal Pornocracy (Pope John XII) & The Canoeing Fraudster (John Darwin) 01.05.2022 1:24:07

In this episode you'll hear the story of possibly the worst but definitely the most stupid Pope in history (Pope John XII), and Lev and Derek look into possibly the dumbest life insurance scam of all time (John and Anne Darwin).   Now in Video Podcast format Support us on Patreon Visit our Instagram Or our Twitter Hosts: Lev & Derek https://linktr.ee/Lev_Myskin https://linktr.ee/ThatEffnG...

Season 2 Episode 7: The Over Confident General (John Sedgwick) & The Dancing Marquess (Henry Paget) 18.04.2022 1:24:35

In this episode you'll hear the story of a Union General who was very well respected but died in an incredibly stupid way (Major General John Sedgwick), and Lev and Derek look into the ludicrously extravagant and over-the-top life of one of Britain's first Gay Icons (Henry Paget, 5th Marquess of Anglesey) Now in Video Podcast format Support us on Patreon Visit our Instagram Or our Twitter Hosts: L...

Season 2 Episode 6: The Crypto Fraudster (Ruja Ignatova) and God's Banker (Roberto Calvi) 03.04.2022 1:33:05

In this episode you'll hear the story of the person behind one of the worst modern Ponzi Schemes in recent history (Ruja Ignatova), and Lev and Derek look into the insane life and conspiratorial death of the man known as "God's Banker" (Roberto Calvi). Now in Video Podcast format Support us on Patreon Visit our Instagram Or our Twitter Hosts: Lev & Derek https://linktr.ee/Lev_Myskin https://li...

Season 2 Episode 5: The Payday Loan shark (Scott Tucker) and Bin Laden's Man in London (Omar Bakri) 21.03.2022 1:56:31

In this episode you'll hear the story of one of the worst loan sharks in history, and Lev and Derek look into the weird and disturbing story of the man who called himself "Osama Bin Laden's Man in London". Now in Video Podcast format Support us on Patreon Visit our Instagram Or our Twitter Hosts: Lev & Derek https://linktr.ee/Lev_Myskin https://linktr.ee/ThatEffnGuy Artist: Sarah Chey https://...

Season 2 Episode 4: The Hyena of Auschwitz (Irma Grese) and Hollywood's Worst Couple (Tom and Erika Girardi) 07.03.2022 1:28:19

In this episode you'll hear the story of one of the worst people in history, and Lev and Derek look into the history of one of the most ridiculous couples in Californian history! Now in Video Podcast format Support us on Patreon Visit our Instagram Or our Twitter Hosts: Lev & Derek https://linktr.ee/Lev_Myskin https://linktr.ee/ThatEffnGuy Artist: Sarah Chey https://www.fiverr.com/sarahchey Ci...

Season 2 Episode 3: The Insane Pillow Guy (Mike Lindell) and The Fyre Festival Guy (Billy McFarland) 21.02.2022 1:48:58

In this episode you'll hear the insane tale of the decline of an American entrepreneur, and Lev and Derek look into what went down at the infamous Fyre Festival! Now in Video Podcast format Support us on Patreon Visit our Instagram Or our Twitter Hosts: Lev & Derek https://linktr.ee/Lev_Myskin https://linktr.ee/ThatEffnGuy Artist: Sarah Chey https://www.fiverr.com/sarahchey Circus Man by Jeris...

Season 2 Episode 2: The Racist Author (William Pierce) and The Worst President Ever (James Buchanan) 07.02.2022 1:51:45

WARNING : This episode covers topics and extremist individuals linked to racism and anti-Semitism, we are discussing these people as examples of how hate can corrupt people and divide society. Racism and anti-Semitism is wrong, stop hating your neighbours. In this episode you'll hear the horrific story one of the most racist people ever, and Lev and Derek look into the life and disastrous career o...

Season 2 Episode 1: The Mad Sheriff (Joe Arpaio) & The Inventor of Sea Monkeys (Harold Von Braunhut) 31.01.2022 1:29:10

In the first episode of Season 2 of History's Greatest Idiots you'll hear the story about one of the most out-of-control sheriff in the world, and Lev and Derek look into the disturbing life of the man who created "Sea Monkeys"! Now in Video Podcast format Support us on Patreon Visit our Instagram Or our Twitter Hosts: Lev & Derek https://linktr.ee/Lev_Myskin https://linktr.ee/ThatEffnGuy Arti...

Episode 25: Malaysia's Most Hated Man (Jho Low) and YouTube's Most Successful Idiot (Logan Paul) 17.01.2022 1:33:45

In Episode 25 of History's Greatest Idiots you'll hear the story about one of the most hated man in Malaysia, and Lev and Derek look into the insane career of the most controversial YouTuber of all time! Now in Video Podcast format Support us on Patreon Visit our Instagram Or our Twitter Hosts: Lev & Derek https://linktr.ee/Lev_Myskin https://linktr.ee/ThatEffnGuy Artist: Sarah Chey https://ww...

Episode 24: the Over-Confident Explorer (Robert O'Hara Burke) and The Vulgar President (Lyndon Baines Johnson) 03.01.2022 1:44:15

In Episode 24 of History's Greatest Idiots you'll hear the story about one of the most over-confident and under-prepared "Explorers" of all time, and Lev and Derek re-discover the life of the most vulgar American President of all time! Now in Video Podcast format Support us on Patreon Visit our Instagram Or our Twitter Hosts: Lev & Derek https://linktr.ee/Lev_Myskin https://linktr.ee/ThatEffnG...

Episode 23: Baseball's Bad Boy (Jose Canseco) and The Anarchic Artists (Michael Townsend) 20.12.2021 1:34:55

In Episode 23 you'll hear the fascinating tale of a group of artists who took losing their homes so personally they committed the craftiest crime of all time, and Lev and Derek will talk about the life of the most infamous Baseball player of all time Now in Video Podcast format Support us on Patreon Visit our Instagram Or our Twitter Hosts: Lev & Derek https://linktr.ee/Lev_Myskin https://link...

Episode 22: The January 6th Cult Leader (Sean Moon) and The Prime Minister's Son (Mark Thatcher) 06.12.2021 1:27:45

In Episode 22 of History's Greatest Idiots, Lev and Derrick look into the life of a currently active cult leader and discover what happens when you nepotism isn't enough! Now in Video Podcast format Support us on Patreon Visit our Instagram Or our Twitter Hosts: Lev & Derek https://linktr.ee/Lev_Myskin https://linktr.ee/ThatEffnGuy Artist: Sarah Chey https://www.fiverr.com/sarahchey Circus Man...

Episode 21: The Psychotic Civil War Hero (George Armstrong Custer) and The Out Of Control Footballer (Joey Barton) 22.11.2021 1:50:39

In Episode 21 of History's Greatest Idiots, Lev and Derrick re-discover the life of one of History's most violent men and look at what happens when you let your anger issues control your life. Now in Video Podcast format Support us on Patreon Visit our Instagram Or our Twitter Hosts: Lev & Derek https://linktr.ee/Lev_Myskin https://linktr.ee/ThatEffnGuy Artist: Sarah Chey https://www.fiverr.co...

Episode 20: The Deadly Chemist (Frederick Guthrie) and The King of Good times (Vijay Mallya) 08.11.2021 1:09:56

In Episode 20 of History's Greatest Idiots, Lev and Derrick delve into the life of a very influential chemist and inventor, and search for India's most notorious playboy businessman! Now in Video Podcast format Support us on Patreon Visit our Instagram Or our Twitter Hosts: Lev & Derek https://linktr.ee/Lev_Myskin https://linktr.ee/ThatEffnGuy Artist: Sarah Chey https://www.fiverr.com/sarahche...

Halloween Special: The Lying Witch Hunter (Matthew Hopkins) and The Female Serial Killer (Elizabeth Bathory) 24.10.2021 1:14:03

In Episode 19 (The Halloween Special) of History's Greatest Idiots, Lev and Derrick delve into the life of a lying witch hunter, and debate the validity of the crimes of one of history's most brutal female serial killers. Now in Video Podcast format Support us on Patreon Visit our Instagram Or our Twitter Hosts: Lev & Derek https://linktr.ee/Lev_Myskin https://linktr.ee/ThatEffnGuy Artist: Sar...

Episode 18: The Racist Cult Leader (Ben Klassen) and The Iconic Footballer (Diego Maradona) 10.10.2021 1:30:17

In Episode 18 of History's Greatest Idiots, Lev and Derrick discuss the life of an angry, racist cult leader, and relive the incredible history of one of the greatest and most insane football (soccer) players of all time! Now in Video Podcast format Support us on Patreon Visit our Instagram Or our Twitter Hosts: Lev & Derek https://linktr.ee/Lev_Myskin https://linktr.ee/ThatEffnGuy Artist: Sar...

Episode 17: The Guillotine Guy (Maximilien Robespierre) and The Crazy Musician (Rick James) 26.09.2021 1:07:20

In Episode 17 of History's Greatest Idiots, Lev and Derrick discuss the life of a murderous revolutionary, and discover what happens when you let your drug habit, ego and past trauma run rampant!  Now in Video Podcast format Support us on Patreon Visit our Instagram Or our Twitter Hosts: Lev & Derek https://linktr.ee/Lev_Myskin https://linktr.ee/ThatEffnGuy Artist: Sarah Chey https://www....

Episode 16: The Original Conman (Charles Ponzi) and The Fake Band (Threatin) 12.09.2021 1:18:50

In Episode 16 of History's Greatest Idiots, Lev and Derrick discuss the life of possibly the most famous thief in modern history, and discover what happens when you build a world of lies around yourself!  Now in Video Podcast format Support us on Patreon Visit our Instagram Or our Twitter Hosts: Lev & Derek https://linktr.ee/Lev_Myskin https://linktr.ee/ThatEffnGuy Artist: Sarah Chey http...