History's Greatest Idiots

Comedy EN ↓ 166 episodes

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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Episode 15: The Closeted Cult Leader (Marshall Applewhite) and The Insane Internet Legend (John McAfee) 29.08.2021 1:34:57

In Episode 15 of History's Greatest Idiots, Lev and Derrick discuss the life of a cult leader who repressed his sexuality, and discover what happens when you take the millions of dollars you earned from anti-virus software and spend it on a 20 year rampage of insanity!  Now in Video Podcast format Support us on Patreon Visit our Instagram Or our Twitter Hosts: Lev & Derek https://linktr.e...

Episode 14: The Frustrated Emperor (Kaiser Wilhelm II) and The Most Suspicious Man Ever (Ian Bailey) 15.08.2021 1:20:25

In Episode 14 of History's Greatest Idiots, Lev and Derrick study the life of the last German Emperor, and discover what happens when you make yourself the centre of a murder investigation!  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...

Episode 13: The Conspiracy Theorist Politician (Marjorie Taylor Greene) and The Astronomer Who Wouldn't Pee (Tycho Brahe) 01.08.2021 1:18:20

In Episode 13 of History's Greatest Idiots, Lev and Derrick take a deep dive into the disturbing story of a Conspiracy Theorist that somehow became a prominent American politician, and discover what happens when a genius scientist holds their pee in too long!  Now in Video Podcast format Support us on Patreon Visit our Instagram Or our Twitter Hosts: Lev & Derek https://linktr.ee/Lev_Mysk...

Episode 12: The Worst Bank Robber Ever (Terry Cole) and The Notorious Enron Executive (Ken Lay) 18.07.2021 1:08:20

In Episode 12 of History's Greatest Idiots, Lev and Derrick discover the fascinating history of the worst bank robber in history and uncover the murky secrets behind one of the most notorious financial scandals of the last 100 years!  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...

Episode 11: The President Emperor (Jean-Bédel Bokassa) & The Delusional Actor (Steven Seagal) 03.07.2021 1:21:00

In Episode 11 of History's Greatest Idiots, Lev and Derrick look back at one of the most dangerous leaders in history and an actor so deluded he's told more lies than all our previous subjects combined!  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...

Episode 10: The Bad Paleontologist (Sir Richard Owen) & The Coughing Major (Major Charles Ingram) 19.06.2021 1:13:37

In Episode 10 of History's Greatest Idiots, Lev and Derrick look back at one of the worst and most arrogant Paleontologists of all time and the man who tried to steal £1 Million from a TV game show.  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://w...

Episode 9: The NXIVM Cult Leader (Keith Raniere) and The Baritone Con-Artist (Elizabeth Holmes) 06.06.2021 1:17:20

In Episode 9 of History's Greatest Idiots, Lev and Derek investigated one of the darkest cult leaders in recent memory and look into the first-ever female subject of the podcast. 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...

Episode 8: The Abdicator (King Edward VIII) and The Pharma Bro (Martin Shkreli) 23.05.2021 1:24:27

In Episode 7 of History's Greatest Idiots, Lev and Derek talk about the perils of living a playboy life while hanging out with actual fascists and what happens when you make an entire country hate you. 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.five...

Episode 7: The Scottish Conman (Gregor MacGregor) and The Fastest Knife In The West End (Robert Liston) 09.05.2021 1:04:05

In Episode 7 of History's Greatest Idiots, Lev and Derrick discover what happens when you believe an obviously fake story about a beautiful utopia and the dangers of Trying to perform amputations in under 30 seconds! 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 Ch...

Episode 6: The Doomsday Predictor (Harold Camping) and The Fake Doctor (Malachi Love-Robinson) 25.04.2021 54:19

In Episode 6 of History's Greatest Idiots, Lev and Derrick discover what happens when you try to predict the end of the world and get it wrong...5 times and the dangers of pretending to be a doctor when you aren't even old enough to vote yet. 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/Th...

Episode 5: The Poop Covered Punk (GG Allin) and The CEO Who Never Shut Up (Tony Hayward) 11.04.2021 1:08:45

In Episode 5 of History's Greatest Idiots, Lev and Derrick discuss the potential dangers of performing at a punk venue when you're covered in poop and what happens when you fire your PR Department because you're convinced you'll do a better job, despite the fact your only real skill is sounding out of touch. Now in Video Podcast format Support us on Patreon Visit our Instagram Or our Twitter Hosts...

Episode 4: The Planet Destroyer (Thomas Midgley Jr) and The Insane Wrestling Promoter (Herb Abrams) 31.03.2021 58:37

In Episode 4 of History's Greatest Idiots, Lev and Derrick discover the man behind the hole in the ozone layer and the wrestling promoter who tried to make his company the biggest promotion in the world despite having absolutely no experience and a massive drug problem. Now in Video Podcast format Support us on Patreon Visit our Instagram Or our Twitter Hosts: Lev & Derek https://linktr.ee/Lev...

Episode 3: The Luckiest Man in History (Timothy Dexter) and The Useless Captain (Francesco Schettino) 31.03.2021 57:20

In Episode 3 of History's Greatest Idiots, Lev and Derrick talk about someone who could quite easily be considered the luckiest man ever and the worst cruise ship Captain of the 21st Century.  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.five...

Episode 2: The Stubborn Agitator (Ala ad-Din Muhammad II) and The Lesser Brother (King John) 31.03.2021 59:40

In Episode 2 of History's Greatest Idiots, Lev and Derek talk about the ruler who thought it was a great idea to mess with Genghis Khan and the English King who spent his entire life annoying everyone around him and losing as many wars as he possibly could. Now in Video Podcast format Support us on Patreon Visit our Instagram Or our Twitter Hosts: Lev & Derek https://linktr.ee/Lev_Myskin https...

Episode 1: The Gluttonous King (Adolf Fredrick) and The Mad President (Andrew Jackson) 31.03.2021 45:31

In the pilot episode (not sure if podcasts have pilots but I guess it works) of the History's Greatest Idiots Podcast Lev and Derek discuss the potential dangers that can come from eating 7 meals in one sitting and dueling your way across the United States of America. https://buymeacoffee.com/historysgreatestidiots Now in Video Podcast format Support us on Patreon Visit our Instagram Or our Tw...

History's Greatest Idiots Launch Trailer 24.03.2021 1:08

Join @whyalltheanger and @that_effn_guy as they scour the Earth for History’s Greatest Idiots. New episodes available every second Monday. 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 Lic...