bastardology

Robert Tilton made millions on his late night televangelist "prosperity gospel". Learn how he milked the poor and vulnerable our of their hard earned money, and what he did with the literal metric tons of prayer requests he got from his followers!

Lou Pearlman was best known for producing boy bands in the late 90s - but he was also a prolific liar and swindler, conning hundreds of millions of dollars out of investors, associates, and band members themselves. He was also a noted "balloonatic". Listen in to see what that means!

Kevin McCarthy holds the prestigious record of 15 failed votes for the Speaker of the house of Representatives. But, having made a deal with the devil, he is the speaker. Paula and Danny discuss what that means for the dark days ahead. 

Another round of Bastards In the News! Andrew Tate recently went viral for a Twitter feud with Greta Thunberg that (may have) led to his arrest. This was many of our first encounter with Tate - but who is this angry fella, why is he picking fights with 19-year-olds on the internet, and why is currently sitting in a Romanian prison cell? Turns out, for good reason.

What do a actual prince of the UK, and a made up princess from Florida have in common? They're featured in this episode of Bastardology! After a holiday week off, we've got a special episode to share: Bastards in the News. We'll relay a couple harrowing stories of idiots making headlines for idiotic reasons. Prince William's stupid remarks about Africa, and a mom-and-daughter dastardly duo accused of computer fraud to rig homecoming. Tune in! Get angry! Happy Hondadays!

Has there ever been a more loathsome bro than the "pharma bro", Martin Shkreli? Not likely. This educational episode dives into the manipulation of markets and drug prices for the sole purpose of making him money. Also there's a sad prison love triangle, what's not to like?? Have a listen and get mad!

Episode 4! We discuss the batshit policing and municipal policies that distinctly and viciously targeting Black Americans in Ferguson Missouri. And Paula tells the tale of the evil human beehive that was anti-gay activist Anita Bryant. Remember kids, don't be poor!

Homegrown white supremacist terrorist and KKK member Robert "Dynamite Bob" Chambliss was a scourge on the residents of Birmingham in the 40s, 50s, and 60s. He terrorized the Black population with impunity, supported by the highest reaches of Birmingham government, and was generally a grade A piece of shit. Learn about this crucial time period in American history in what one historian (Danny) says is another fascinating episode of Bastardology! And goddammit if Mike Pence doesn't show up once again. 

Strap in for Paul Popenoe, the biggest narc and buzzkill that ever influenced the entire modern notion of marriage and family! Also, perhaps surprisingly: huge racist and firm believer in eugenics, whose work STILL influences conservative policy and the vague bulshit notion of "traditional family values". And Mike Pence shows up again!

In this inaugural episode, Paula and Danny come out swinging! Describing the batshit crazy story of Lawrence Pazder who almost singehandedly brought us the "Satanic Panic" of the 1980s, and the horrifically UN-scientific life of Charles Davenport, the father of the American eugenics movement. Our first episode, hooray! Also, we swear a lot.