The Dirty Lie Podcast

WE'RE BACK !! catch up 0- 11.27 Facts: 11.27- 16.07    Welcome to the "Dirty Lie Podcast,"  today's episode delves into the dark and captivating tales of women who defied societal constraints through deadly means. We explore stories ranging from the legendary poisoner Giulia Tofana, whose concoctions ended the lives of many abusive husbands, to Celia, an enslaved woman in Missouri who exacted ruth...

Welcome to another episode of The Dirty Lie Podcast, where we delve into facts, figures, and peculiar tales from history. Join hosts Dez and TMT as they discuss the intriguing and often bizarre events that shaped the past. This episode centers on the curious case of Gerald Ford, the only unelected President of the United States, who faced multiple assassination attempts within a short span. Discov...

A Bonus - National Anthems the world over- starting with Nigeria we hail Thee v Arise o Compatriots. 

Welcome to the Dirty Lie podcast, where hosts Dez and TMT delve into the fascinating and bizarre history of King Zog of Albania. From his rise to power as the youngest Prime Minister to his declaration as the first and only king of Albania, this episode is a rollercoaster of political intrigue, blood feuds, and assassination attempts. Discover how Zog survived over 50 attempts on his life, navigat...

Tomorrow - Game of Thrones Albania - King Zog, Prince Leka and over 500 blood feuds ! 

On The Dirty Lie Podcast, join hosts Adesuwa and TMT as they delve into the life and voyages of Mungo Park, famed Scottish explorer known for his exploration of the River Niger. They discuss and critique the romanticized connotation of the term 'explorer' and highlight its ties to colonial intrusions. Taking a deep dive into Park's famous account from his book "Travels in the Interior Districts of...

Welcome to a thrilling episode of the Dirty Lie podcast where we unveil surprising and eyebrow-raising facets of Canadian history. From notorious political figures to strange duel traditions, and shockingly misguided military tactics, join us alongside our zealous Toronto-based Koj as we delve into some tantalizing yet lesser-known episodes of the Canadian past. Uncover the controversial persona o...

Join hosts Dez and Mayowa as they delve into the captivating underworld of smuggling, from Fayawo during the Second World War era to its modern-day implications on Nigerian society. This episode is inspired by Fisayo Soyombo's investigative report on IBD Dende. Timestamp facts:14.10 Dahiru Mangal:38.20 Unfolding through an in-depth conversation, unravel the mysteries of "fayawo", a common term use...

from Kano to the English Channel.. with Mayowa Idowu

In October 1945, the Hausa and the Igbo population in the city of Jos fought one another for two days, during which at least two people were killed, many others injured, considerable property was destroyed or damaged... Part 1 gives context, Part 2 tells us about the violence that followed, and the British role in instigating the riot and fanning the flames of ethnic tension.   We discuss this and...

A slave revolt  A riot in Jos,  and La violencia  .... we're back ! 

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From Mark Thatcher's coup attempt in Equatorial Guinea to Alice Roosevelt getting banned from the White House.    Timestamps:  Episode kicks off 6 mins in  Mark Thatcher's coup 36 mins in    Enjoy !

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The Western Region Crisis, this week on the dirty lie pod!

Twenty years ago-  The Uba Brothers, some 'Ghana-must-go bags' and the Anambra South Senatorial seat

On the 10th of July 2003, barely two months after he was sworn in as Governor, Chris Ngige is held at Gunpoint and asked to resign from office... Enjoy 

Italy's Benito Mussolini fainted when Edda Mussolini was born, but did he go on to kill her husband? In Iraq Saddam Hussein's first daughter Raghad Hussein was given the nickname 'Godmother of Terror' in a newspaper, but did she support her father after he killed her husband? and in Haiti, did Marie-Denise Duvalier, threaten her father Francois Duvalier, one of the longest serving dictators of Hai...

A bomb went off on Talabi street in Ikeja, Lagos that shook Nigeria to it's core.. we explore the details of this unsolved murder of the journalist, Dele Giwa 

A beauty queen flies from Utah to London and kidnaps a Mormon Missionary; Another Marries El Chapo and joins the Sinaloa Cartel; Another, while 7months pregnant opens fire in broad daylight in an act of revenge.    

From Miss Wyoming to Miss Venezuela: Murder, Kidnapping, and drug trafficking.. a Menacled mormon, El Chapo proposing at a pageant.. and so much more 

A car chase from Kaduna to Ondo, A prostitute at the Friendship Hotel in Ebonyi, and a decade of coup participation and planning.. this episode is very typical DLP Content. Enjoy, and thank you for 50,000! 

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We talk about Al-Mustapha, Sergeant Rogers, Oputa Panel, Alex Ibru surviving an assassination attempt, Unsung Heroes like Francis Ede.. and on current topics.. The Bulkachawa's Antics and Chef Dami vs. Chef Hilda and stan culture embedding itself in Nigeria's politics. it's our best episode yet!