I’ve been listening to BTB for years. I don’t know that I started at the beginning, but I was hooked pretty early on. I have listened to every episode, and it’s also where I get my weekly dose of [It Could Happen Here].
Behind the Bastards
Robert Evans' investigative podcast exploring the lives and legacies of history's worst people — from dictators and cult leaders to ideologues and war criminals — with deep research and dark humor.
Each episode dives into a historical figure or movement responsible for tremendous human suffering, combining meticulous research with irreverent storytelling. Evans examines how ordinary people enabled atrocities, how systems of power perpetuate abuse, and what we can learn from these cautionary tales. The podcast frequently features guest experts, fellow hosts, and comedians, and has spawned spin-offs including "It Could Happen Here" (about potential civil conflict) and "The Dollop" crossovers.