The Dirty Lie Podcast

He called himself The Wolf, but everyone else called him the Devil. Uday Hussein, son of Saddam Hussein, The worst man who ever walked this earth, is this weeek;s topic

Why did Nelson Mandela hideout in Nigeria? Did Nigerian soldiers participate in the liberation of Paris from Nazi Germany? and Did Nigeria kick out Barclay's Bank from the country because they did business with Apartheid South Africa? What were Nigerian Soldiers doing in Angola ? Which US President was Lambasted by Murtala Mohammed? Which UK Prime Minister came begging? and who are the Burma Boys?...

Did Nelson Mandela Hideout in Nigeria? Did Nigerian soldiers participate in the liberation of Paris from Nazi Germany? and Did Nigeria kick out Barclay's Bank from the country because they did business with Apartheid South Africa? What Happened in Angola? Which US President was Lambasted by Murtala Mohammed? Which UK Prime Minister came begging? Nigerian History in the 60s, 70s and 80s, is incredi...

Did Indian women have to pay to cover their breasts? Which European country banned facial hair for men ? and was it punishable by death to steal a Cabbage in Greece? We talk about the origins of the word Draconian - the lawmaker Draco, then the gun Draco, and even the song by American rapper Future, Draco. In an episode that lands squarely under the 'bizarre' Nigerian artist, Ajebutter 22's "Okafo...

This Friday 7th October we are speaking at Eko Hotel, for Free! at Quramo fest, you can register here -> https://www.quramo.com/register/qfest we're delving into Nigerian history - our relationship with african countries and our role in independence struggles across the continent. We will also be playing the dirty lie game! join us, it will be fun and full of information!!    Enjoy this rerun :  Y...

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...

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...

This week: From a World War II prisoner of war to a UN sanctioned murder (allegedly), we meet three sons of World Leaders: Yakov Djugashvili, son of Joseph Stalin, Former Premier of the Soviet Union. Mao Anying, son of Mao Zedong, Former President of the People's Republic of China and Teodoro “Teddy” Nguema Obiang Mangue son of Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo the President of Equatorial Guinea, the...

This week: From a World War II prisoner of war to a UN sanctioned murder (allegedly), we meet three sons of World Leaders: Yakov Djugashvili, son of Joseph Stalin, Former Premier of the Soviet Union. Mao Anying, son of Mao Zedong, Former President of the People's Republic of China and Teodoro “Teddy” Nguema Obiang Mangue son of Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo the President of Equatorial Guinea, the...

Did a Nigerian lawmaker's (alleged) criminal empire inspire Netflix's first blockbuster, Orange is the New Black?  Were Nigerian lawmakers caught with their pants down on an official trip to the United States? And which Nigerian woman inspired the US Drug Enforcement Agency to work with multiple countries in a bid to bring down their heroin empire?  This week on The Dirty Lie Podcast; politics, dr...

Did a Nigerian lawmaker's (alleged) criminal empire inspire a hollywood blockbuster?  Were Nigerian lawmakers caught with their pants down on an official trip to the United States?  And which Nigerian inspired the US Drug Enforcement Agency to work with multiple countries in a bid to bring down their heroin empire?    This week; politics, drugs, and corruption. 

From Traumatized young boy, to French war hero, to Coup plotter, to President-for-life of the Central African Republic, to Emperor, to the 13th disciple of Jesus Christ. The man who called Idi Amin his big brother, Called Charles de Gaulle 'Papa', and claimed to be a direct descendant from the Pharaohs of Egypt. A man who got propped up during the Cold War era. A man who had vietnamese daughters n...

A man so mad the whole episode is about him. From Traumatized young boy, to French war hero, to Coup plotter, to President-for-life of the Central African Republic, to Emperor, to the 13th disciple of Jesus Christ. The man who called Idi Amin his big brother, Called Charles de Gaulle 'Papa', and claimed to be a direct descendant from the Pharaohs of Egypt. A man who got propped up during the Cold...

 This week we're talking about some of the most successful sea ventures of the age of piracy. From West African Warlords to Chinese Sea empresses, we examine people who made fortunes that rival your favourite athletes ! This history of Pirates is definitely a different story than the ones on Black Sails or The Pirates of the Caribbean..    Featuring: Henry Avery, Black Caesar, Zheng Yi Sao, The Fa...

This week we're talking about some of the most successful sea ventures of the age of piracy. From West African Warlords to Chinese Sea Empresses, we examine people who made fortunes that rival your favourite athletes on boats! Featuring: Henry Avery, Black Caesar, Zheng Yi Sao, The Fancy, Guangdong Pirate Confederation,  Queen Anne's Revenge, Blackbeard, Thomas Tew, Gunsway Heist, Ganj-i-Sawai If...

Yaraduas, Castros, Trudeaus, Sarakis, Kennedys, Bhuttos, Gandhis, Lees, Fujimoris; Political families thrive in every region in the world. Did you know you are 110 x more likely than the average person to become a politician if your parent is also a politician? This week's episode: Project Patricide, We examine some of the most dysfunctional father - child relationships that  rocked the world! Fro...

Yaraduas, Castros, Trudeaus, Sarakis, Kennedys, Bhuttos, Gandhis, Lees, Fujimoris; Political families thrive in every region in the world. Did you know you are 110 x more likely than the average person to become a politician if your parent is also a politician? This week's episode: Project Patricide, We examine some of the most dysfunctional father - child relationships that  rocked the world! Fro...

Inspired by our episode on African Female Kings (Nzinga & Amanirenas)- This week, three women lose their husbands and proceeded to change the course of history because they had to avenge them! One responded by erasing a tribe from the earths surface, another took on the King of France and won, and another took on the Roman Empire. But then who becomes a saint? Who loves torture devices? which two...

Which ukranian saint inspired some of the wildest murders in Game of Thrones? What happens when you kill a womans love or child? Genocide, overthroring kingdoms, and even a pirate adventure feature in this week's episode. 

Was the largest slave revolt in the history of Barbados led by a Yoruba Man? Did Clowns take on firefighters in Toronto? Did an Opera lead to the Belgian Revolution? Since we are talking about clowns, Emefiele comes up, we talk about the europeans that got angry and ATE their prime minister, and we talk about the different ways Black people resisted slavery across the Diaspora. Tmt is running the...

This week, TMT is the captain of the ship.. and so it gets truly ridiculous. Hold on to your hats, we're talking riots ! 

Some successful and daring escapes, from people crossdressing to stuffing themselves inside boxes, from sitting Governors to criminals (or is that the same thing?) Tmt finds the similarities between Diepreye Alamieyeseigha and Saucy Santana, A Nigerian governor fools Scotland Yard, a CEO makes a daring escape from Japan, and enslaved black people in the deep south escape slavery in America make th...

This weeks episode we talk about some successful and daring escapes, from people crossdressing to stuffing themselves inside boxes, from sitting Governors to criminals (or is that the same thing?) Tmt finds the similarities between Diepreye Alamieyeseigha and Saucy Santana, A Nigerian governor fools Scotland Yard, a CEO makes a daring escape from Japan, and enslaved black people in the deep south...

What happens when a Yoruba governor goes against his Godfather? Why were American Senators caning themselves on the senate floor?  And what Personal feud influenced America's role in the Vietnam war? This Week: President Obasanjo serving breakfast in true Burna Boy Fashion; LBJ, President Lyndon Johnson of America, naming his private member "Jumbo" while feuding with Bobby Kennedy; Oyo King Makers...

Nigerian House of Representatives members climbing gates;  President Obasanjo serving breakfast in true Burna Boy Fashion;  And, LBJ, President Lyndon B Johnson of America, naming his private member "Jumbo" while beefing with Bobby Kennedy.  Not to mention Oyo King Makers and members of parliament fighting over chairs, and American Senators canning themselves on the senate floor.    Enjoy!