QYDK Network

Past Tense

History EN ↓ 28 episodes

A show highlighting figures in history and true crime plus a few other things in between. Two friends giving the lowdown on marginalized figures that western history has forgotten.

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Pablo Escobar: The Cartel King 23.04.2026 14:47

We often default to the violence, the car bombs, and the sicarios. But focusing exclusively on the blood misses the terrifying structural genius of Pablo Escobar. In this pilot episode, we explore the rise of a man who took a disorganized cottage industry and transformed it into a global, industrial-scale empire. From sandblasting headstones in Rionegro to engineering an "Air Bridge" that moved 70...

King Von: The Rise Of A Killer 16.04.2026 1:05:12

Today is a very special episode. Our very own Mr. Tolbero takes the reins to lead us on a very amazing episode all about the birth of King Von

Yakuza: The 8-9-3 Empire 09.04.2026 1:02:48

Today we get into the wild and crazy history of the yakuza join us as we go through the beginnings, the wild rise, the prominence after World War II and their slow decay starting in the 90s

Triad: patriots to parasites from blood oaths to global crime 04.04.2026 1:00:31

Today we break down the history of the triad and how they stay alive today

Liu Pengli: The Serial Killer Prince 26.03.2026 1:00:51

Today we get into the dirty details of the first documented serial killer in history.

Yasuke: The African Samurai 19.03.2026 55:37

Today we explore the crazy stranger than fiction story of the first foreign samurai.

Monster In The Mirror: The Windigo 12.03.2026 58:36

Today we study the terrifying myths and true stories behind The Windigo!

Instagram vs. Tradition: How the Modern Geisha Stays Relevant 05.03.2026 37:33

Today, we explore, and our final series on the geisha how they are managing to stay relevant in a world that's forgetting about tradition.

The Gilded Cage: 100lb Wigs, Brutal Training, and the Secret Price of Perfection 26.02.2026 38:26

Today we cover the intense training and cost it takes to become a geisha! From wooden neck stand to thousand dollar hairstyles we cover everything you need to know about what it takes to joint to flower and willow world!

The Geisha Myth: Male Hype-Men & The Soul Of The Pleasure Quarters 19.02.2026 38:50

Today we deconstruct the myth of the geisha, their wild history, and how the came to be known the way they are in the western world!

The Real Ninjas: Spies, Saboteurs, and the Truth Behind the Black Pajamas 12.02.2026 53:34

Today we talk about the real life ninjas the crazy facts about then and the prevailing myths surrounding them!

Jesus' Chinese Brother & The 30 Million Dead:The Taiping Rebellion Apocalypse 05.02.2026 47:38

Today we discussed the bloodiest civil war in history, and how a man who believed he was the brother of Jesus, led the entire thing

Saigo Takamori: The Real Last Samurai: Beyond the Hollywood Myth 29.01.2026 56:21

Today we discuss the last samurai and the satsuma rebellion that led to the end of the samurai class

The German Coast Uprising: When An Enslaved Army Invaded Louisiana 22.01.2026 46:41

Today we uncover the truth of the biggest slave revolt in American history that was buried for over a century.

The Stono Rebellion: When Enslaved Soldiers Burned Down South Carolina 15.01.2026 1:01:52

Today we cover the Stono rebellion in our greatest episode yet!

EP. 13 Rey Mysterio 27.11.2025 1:01:38

Today we explore the rich and storied life of the one and only Rey Mysterio!!

EP. 12 Diego Rivera PT 2 20.11.2025 1:27:28

We finish the wild ride that was the life of Diego Rivera!

EP. 11 Diego Rivera PT 1 13.11.2025 49:18

Today tolberto and queso begin a two part series on renowned Mexican muralist Diego Rivera!

EP. 10 Aztec Eagles 31.10.2025 2:18:36

Today we discuss the 201st Aztec Eagles, a group of fighter pilots who have the distinction of being the ONLY Mexicans to fight in a war beyond the borders of Mexico!

EP. 9 El Chapo PT 2 17.10.2025 1:16:01

Join Quéso and Tolberto for the sensational sequel and final episode of the El Chapo series!!

EP. 8 El Chapo PT 1 09.10.2025 2:04:07

Tolberto and Quéso discuss the incredible life of El Chapo FINALLY blending history with true crime!!

EP 7: Darius I 21.09.2025 2:08:19

Today Queso and Tolberto explore the crazy life of the Persian king Darius I through the lense of the first historian Herodotus!

EP 6: Crazy Horse Part 2 16.09.2025 1:07:31

Today we wrap up our two part series on Crazy Horse. Covering everything from the Little Bighorn to his tragic death, his monument , and everything in between and after!

Ep. 5 Crazy Horse Pt 1 29.08.2025 1:27:46

The boys get into a Native American badass: the one and only crazy horse!!

Episode 4: Nizar Ismaili: The OG Assasins 10.08.2025 1:22:22

This weeks episode finds us diving into the First order of assassins: The Nazar Ismaili! As well as waxing poetic on esoteric thought.