Rotten to the Core

By Joshua Waters

Welcome, my darlings, to the enchantingly sinister history podcast that weaves dark tales of humanity's most infamous characters and events. This award-winning podcast shall bewitch you with wickedly ... more

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October 08, 2023 41: Vladimir Putin: Rewarded for Betrayal
I love a good rags-to-riches story, but what about a rags-to-viscous one? Our current history episode this week is about a poor boy who grew up to become a dictator. I mean president!
This is one sneaky fella, and his history is as jumbled as a fishbowl of keys after a party. No, I’m not Putin you on! Vladimir Putin is mysterious, corrupt, and 100% Rotten.
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23min
October 01, 2023 40: Richard Nixon: Tricky Dicky
On August 8, 1974, Dick Nixon hosted a press conference and gave his resignation speech. It is the only time a president of the United States has resigned, and he did it to keep his remaining secrets hidden.
The next day, President Gerald Ford was sworn into office and pardoned Nixon for all of his crimes. Dick got away scot-free and decided to end his career as what he called a fighter.
President Dick wasn’t the worse leader that we’ve had, but he certainly seemed to be a crook.
I like to blame Dick in part for the normalization of lies and scandals and attempting to cover them up.
Making him Rotten to the Core!
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26min
September 01, 2023 39: Freemasons: Accessories Not Included
A secretive cult of old white men, or an organization of leaders striving to help through charitable contributions? Let’s find out some secrets from the oldest fraternity in the world.
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22min
August 01, 2023 38: Lost in an Image, in a Dream.
We all know that history can be, Rotten.
One of the things I feel would be really rotten would be to love someone and have any evidence of it erased. To share a life together and have your love story written as only “Good Friends.”
In this sentimental episode, we will learn about some stories from our past about people who were much more than just pals or roommates.
As well as all of the rotten people who have been responsible for the cover-ups.
Let’s shed some light on some lost love and give these stories their chance to be heard.
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24min
July 02, 2023 37: Genghis Khan
Last but not least on our list of Rotten Rulers is a man who slaughtered millions of people, and his DNA might still be in some of you today…. Naughty!
The king of raw dogging, Ghengis Khan. The man who never pulled out of a battle, or apparently a woman.
He had people boiled alive, skinned, burned, hanged, and pulled apart by horses. Basically, this man makes Game of Thrones look like Barney’s Playhouse.
If there was a way to kill a person, Ghengis Khan did it and probably enjoyed it.
Join me on our newest lesson and let’s find all the skeletons hiding in his closet.
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16min
June 08, 2023 36: Ivan, You’re Terrible!
You never know what my mirror has in store for us, and today will be Super! When I started learning about our next rotten ruler, suddenly, a bright light fell from the sky and transformed me into a Super History Hero.
The villain today is another rotten ruler, but this time he is from a country that is today still being ruled by a vyalaya sobaka: (flaccid dog.) This one ruled Russia from 1547 to his death in 1584, his name was Ivan, and he was literally known for how Terrible he was.
Our mission for today is to discover all we can about Ivan and try to learn why Russia keeps being controlled by these rotten men.
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18min
May 25, 2023 35: Caligula
Now, I see nothing wrong with living for life's pleasures. I am not one to shy away from a good time, but our subject for the lesson today took it to the next level. We can either rule or have a good time. History has shown us that we can’t have both….at least not for long. The Universe doesn’t give with both hands: and the Roman Emperor Caligula is proof and point of that.
Caligula is believed to have had sex with his own sisters, but he also sold them to other men for sex. He would take any other man’s wife and fornicate with her, then go back to the room in front of everyone and loudly brag about what he just did to her.
He only ruled Rome for four years and it seemed that he had a great time while everyone else paid the price. Wash your hands and grab the penicillin, we’re learning all about another Rotten Ruler, Caligula!
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23min
May 11, 2023 34: Hun, You Hear About Attila?
What would you do to be remembered long past your demise? Some try to accumulate as much wealth as possible to pass on to their family. Others wish to create something magnificent and long-lasting.
The next few episodes will be all about several of history’s most rotten rulers and the horrible things they are remembered for.
Starting off is a man who is still remembered for his brutality and blood-lust over 1500 years later. He was the leader of the Hunnic Empire from 434 - 453 ad. Come on down, Attila the Hun!
Oh, Hun, you don’t know about Attila? Well, let me tell you.
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24min
May 10, 2023 Deadly Devotion: Motherhood and Mayhem, Part 2
[Part 2] This Mother’s Day, join Shane Waters on a chilling adventure featuring 14 podcasters as they share sinister stories of motherhood. Mother’s Day is typically a time to honor the love and sacrifices of mothers, but today we’ll be exploring the twisted tales that lurk behind the shadows.
It’s an extra special, two parts, more than two-hour, Mother’s Day event.
Podcasts are listed here in order of appearance:
Part 1:
Foul Play: Crime Series
Music City 911
Crimes from the East
Cults, Crimes, Cabernet
A Nefarious Nightmare
Crimelines
The Asian Madness Podcast
Part 2:
Once Upon A Crime
PNW Haunts & Homicides
The Trail Went Cold
Coffee & Cases
Already Gone
Twisted and Uncorked
Mystery Inc
If you enjoyed this holiday collaboration special, check out the other collaboration specials: Deceptions & Resurrections, Bloody Valentine, and A Nightmare before Halloween . Until our next adventure, stay safe and stay vigilant.
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1h 14min
May 09, 2023 Deadly Devotion: Motherhood and Mayhem, Part 1
This Mother’s Day, join Shane Waters on a chilling adventure featuring 14 podcasters as they share sinister stories of motherhood. Mother’s Day is typically a time to honor the love and sacrifices of mothers, but today we’ll be exploring the twisted tales that lurk behind the shadows.
It’s an extra special, two parts, more than two-hour, Mother’s Day event.
Podcasts are listed here in order of appearance:
Part 1:
Foul Play: Crime Series
Music City 911
Crimes from the East
Cults, Crimes, Cabernet
A Nefarious Nightmare
Crimelines
The Asian Madness Podcast
Part 2:
Once Upon A Crime
PNW Haunts & Homicides
The Trail Went Cold
Coffee & Cases
Already Gone
Twisted and Uncorked
Mystery Inc
If you enjoyed this holiday collaboration special, check out the other collaboration specials: Deceptions & Resurrections, Bloody Valentine, and A Nightmare before Halloween . Until our next adventure, stay safe and stay vigilant.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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1h 8min

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