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History"s Greatest Idiots

History"s Greatest Idiots

This hilarious history podcast explores the epic failures, disasters, and terrible decisions that have shaped our world, providing us with memorable lessons to avoid repeating the mistakes of the past. Hosts Lev and Derek uncover the funniest blunders, scandals, spectacular mistakes, and jaw-dropping screw-ups from the dawn of time to today. Perfect for history buffs who love a little comedy with their knowledge! New episodes bi-weekly featuring famous disasters, military blunders, political

comedy comedy interviews

All Episodes

02:01:06

Season 3 Episode 2 The Communist Cult Leader (Bhagwan...

History"s Greatest Idiots ·

2023/02/06

In the second episode of Season 3 of History's Greatest Idiots, Lev and Derek look back on the strange life of one of the most infamous cult leaders in American History (Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh) and try to understand why two distinguished lawyers would go out of their way to ruin the life of a woman for seemingly no reason at all (Jill and Kent Easter). Now in Video Podcast format Support us on Patreon Visit our Instagram Or our Twitter Hosts: Lev &

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01:47:58

Season 3 Episode 1 The Hellraising Actor (Oliver...

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2023/01/23

In the Season Premiere of Season 3 of History's Greatest Idiots, Lev and Derek look back on the life and career of one of the most infamous actors of all time (Oliver Reed) and delve into the career of a politician so riddled with scandal and failure it almost feels like fiction (John Stonehouse)! Now in Video Podcast format Support us on Patreon Visit our Instagram Or our Twitter Hosts: Lev & Derek https://linktr.ee/Lev_Myskin https://linktr.ee/ThatEffnGuy Artist: Sarah

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01:27:21

Holiday Special!

History"s Greatest Idiots ·

2023/01/09

In this Holiday Special Episode of History's Greatest Idiots, Lev and Derek look back on two of the highest-scoring idiots of the past 50 episodes: Thomas Midgley Jr. (the inventor of leaded fuel and CVC's) and Jerome "New Jack" Young (the most violent wrestler ever) who both scored in the mid to late 90s out of 100 in overall idiocy! Now in Video Podcast format Support us on Patreon Visit our Instagram Or our Twitter Hosts: Lev &

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01:06:51

Season 2 Episode 25 The Great Inventor (Walter Hunt)...

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2022/12/26

In the 50th-ever episode of History's Greatest Idiots, Lev and Derek discover the life, career and poor business decisions of one of the world's greatest inventors (Walter Hunt) and delve into the circumstances surrounding the greatest prank of all time (The Berner's Street Hoax)! Now in Video Podcast format Support us on Patreon Visit our Instagram Or our Twitter Hosts: Lev & Derek https://linktr.ee/Lev_Myskin https://linktr.ee/ThatEffnGuy Artist: Sarah

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01:48:31

Season 2 Episode 24 The Murderous Priest (Tomás de...

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2022/12/12

In this episode, Lev and Derek look into the life of one of the architects of the Spanish Inquisition (Tomás de Torquemada) and dig into the career of one of the most corrupt and useless Presidents of all time (Warren G Harding)! Now in Video Podcast format Support us on Patreon Visit our Instagram Or our Twitter Hosts: Lev & Derek https://linktr.ee/Lev_Myskin https://linktr.ee/ThatEffnGuy Artist: Sarah Chey https://www.fiverr.com/sarahchey Circus Man by Jeris (c) copyright 2012 Licensed under a

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01:51:08

Season 2 Episode 23 The White Nationalist (Nick...

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2022/11/28

In this episode, Lev and Derek look into the life and many controversies of a white supremacist commentator/domestic terrorist (Nick Fuentes) and relieve the moment the chairman of a huge jewellery business collapsed his entire company in one day (Gerald Ratner)! Now in Video Podcast format Support us on Patreon Visit our Instagram Or our Twitter Hosts: Lev & Derek https://linktr.ee/Lev_Myskin https://linktr.ee/ThatEffnGuy Artist: Sarah Chey https://www.fiverr.com/sarahchey Circus Man by Jeris

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01:43:59

Season 2 Episode 22 The "Obscene" Metal Icon (Oderus...

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2022/11/14

In this episode, Lev and Derek look into the life and amazing career of the former frontman for Gwar (Dave "Oderus Urungus" Brockie) and a wrestler so dedicated to the party lifestyle he got fired...over and over again (Marty Jannetty)! Now in Video Podcast format Support us on Patreon Visit our Instagram Or our Twitter Hosts: Lev & Derek https://linktr.ee/Lev_Myskin https://linktr.ee/ThatEffnGuy Artist: Sarah Chey https://www.fiverr.com/sarahchey Circus Man by Jeris (c) copyright 2012 Licensed

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01:38:55

Season 2 Episode 21 The Halloween Special! (Ed Gein...

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2022/10/31

In this Halloween special episode, Lev and Derek discover the story of one of the early 20th Century's most notorious and deranged murderers (Ed Gein) and look into one of the most disturbing and suspicious Haunted House attractions in history (McKamey Manor). Now in Video Podcast format Support us on Patreon Visit our Instagram Or our Twitter Hosts: Lev & Derek https://linktr.ee/Lev_Myskin https://linktr.ee/ThatEffnGuy Artist: Sarah Chey https://www.fiverr.com/sarahchey Circus Man by Jeris (c)

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02:02:44

Season 2 Episode 20 The Con Artist Special! (May Otis...

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2022/10/16

In this special con artist episode, Lev and Derek discover the story of one of the early 20th Century's worst cult-style con artists (May Otis Blackburn) and take a deep dive into the life and schemes of Cricket's biggest con man (Allen Stanford). Now in Video Podcast format Support us on Patreon Visit our Instagram Or our Twitter Hosts: Lev & Derek https://linktr.ee/Lev_Myskin https://linktr.ee/ThatEffnGuy Artist: Sarah Chey https://www.fiverr.com/sarahchey Circus Man by Jeris (c) copyright

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01:02:00

Season 2 Episode 19 The Scientist With The Worst God...

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2022/10/02

In this special episode, Lev delves into the story of one of the worst scientists of all time (Santiago Genovés) and we revisit Derek's account of the life and work of the con-artist "Witchfinder General" (Matthew Hopkins) Now in Video Podcast format Support us on Patreon Visit our Instagram Or our Twitter Hosts: Lev & Derek https://linktr.ee/Lev_Myskin https://linktr.ee/ThatEffnGuy Artist: Sarah Chey https://www.fiverr.com/sarahchey Circus Man by Jeris (c) copyright 2012 Licensed under a

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02:10:32

Season 2 Episode 18 The Angry Anti-Semite (Mel...

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2022/09/18

In this episode, Lev and Derek track the downfall of one of Hollywood's most successful actors (Mel Gibson) and we discover the career of a controversial Welsh politician who went on a decades-long losing streak (Neil Hamilton). Now in Video Podcast format Support us on Patreon Visit our Instagram Or our Twitter Hosts: Lev & Derek https://linktr.ee/Lev_Myskin https://linktr.ee/ThatEffnGuy Artist: Sarah Chey https://www.fiverr.com/sarahchey Circus Man by Jeris (c) copyright 2012 Licensed under a

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01:43:32

Season 2 Episode 17: The Psychotic Mobster (Sam...

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2022/09/17

In this episode, Lev and Derek discover the horrific life of one of the most violent mobsters of all time (Sam DeStefano) and Lev tells Derek about the possibly the most talented but uncontrollable footballers of all time (Paul Gascoigne). Now in Video Podcast format Support us on Patreon Visit our Instagram Or our Twitter Hosts: Lev & Derek https://linktr.ee/Lev_Myskin https://linktr.ee/ThatEffnGuy Artist: Sarah Chey https://www.fiverr.com/sarahchey Circus Man by Jeris (c) copyright 2012

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01:27:03

Season 2 Episode 16: The Incompetent Spy Chief...

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2022/08/21

In this episode, Lev and Derek dissect the career of the most incompetent intelligence chief of all time (George Tenet) and look into the scandal that nearly ruined the legacy of the Paralympic Games (the 2000 Sydney Paralympic Games Spanish Men's Paralympic Basketball Team) Now in Video Podcast format Support us on Patreon Visit our Instagram Or our Twitter Hosts: Lev & Derek https://linktr.ee/Lev_Myskin https://linktr.ee/ThatEffnGuy Artist: Sarah Chey https://www.fiverr.com/sarahchey Circus

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01:59:38

Season 2 Episode 15: Featuring Laurel Rockall of...

History"s Greatest Idiots ·

2022/08/07

In this episode, Lev and Derek are joined by our friend Laurel Rockall of the Hightailing Through History Podcast to discuss the worst political liar of all time (Joseph McCarthy) and the man who invented climate denial (E Bruce Harrison). Now in Video Podcast format Support us on Patreon Visit our Instagram Or our Twitter Hosts: Lev & Derek https://linktr.ee/Lev_Myskin https://linktr.ee/ThatEffnGuy Special Guest Laurel Rockall of Hightailing Through

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01:39:31

Season 2 Episode 14: The Deadly Cult Leader (David...

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2022/07/24

In this episode, you'll hear the story of probably the most famous and dangerous cult leader in history (David Koresh), and Lev and Derek discuss the life of a hugely influential UK banker who ruined dozens of lives thanks to numerous scandals (Paul Flowers). Now in Video Podcast format Support us on Patreon Visit our Instagram Or our Twitter Hosts: Lev & Derek https://linktr.ee/Lev_Myskin https://linktr.ee/ThatEffnGuy Artist: Sarah Chey https://www.fiverr.com/sarahchey Circus Man by Jeris (c)

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01:37:46

Season 2 Episode 13: The Management Consultant/Pimp...

History"s Greatest Idiots ·

2022/07/10

In this episode, you'll hear the story of a French pimp who invented one of the most restrictive working systems ever (Charles Bedaux), and Lev and Derek discuss the life of the scariest and most violent wrestler ever (Jerome "New Jack" Young). Now in Video Podcast format Support us on Patreon Visit our Instagram Or our Twitter Hosts: Lev & Derek https://linktr.ee/Lev_Myskin https://linktr.ee/ThatEffnGuy Artist: Sarah Chey https://www.fiverr.com/sarahchey Circus Man by Jeris (c) copyright 2012

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01:45:09

Season 2 Episode 12: The Sweatshop Owner (Kil Soo...

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2022/06/26

In this episode, you'll hear the story of a sweatshop owner who exploited workers in some of the worst ways ever recorded on American soil (Kil Soo Lee), and Lev and Derek discuss the life of the angriest sci-fi author and possibly human being ever (Harlan Ellison). Now in Video Podcast format Support us on Patreon Visit our Instagram Or our Twitter Hosts: Lev & Derek https://linktr.ee/Lev_Myskin https://linktr.ee/ThatEffnGuy Artist: Sarah Chey https://www.fiverr.com/sarahchey Circus Man by

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01:27:30

Season 2 Episode 11: The Creator of Thalidomide...

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2022/06/13

Now in Video Podcast format Support us on Patreon Visit our Instagram Or our Twitter Hosts: Lev & Derek https://linktr.ee/Lev_Myskin https://linktr.ee/ThatEffnGuy Artist: Sarah Chey https://www.fiverr.com/sarahchey Circus Man by Jeris (c) copyright 2012 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/VJ_Memes/37243 Ft: A.M. mews by MommaLuv SKyTower --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/historysgreatestidiots/support

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01:50:35

Season 2 Episode 10: The Raw Food Conspiracy Theorist...

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2022/05/29

In this episode you'll hear the story of a Raw Food businessman who also happens to LOVE conspiracy theories (David "Avocado" Wolfe), and Lev and Derek look into the life of one of the greatest baseball players of all time who is banned from the sport entirely (Pete Rose). Now in Video Podcast format Support us on Patreon Visit our Instagram Or our Twitter Hosts: Lev & Derek https://linktr.ee/Lev_Myskin https://linktr.ee/ThatEffnGuy Artist: Sarah Chey https://www.fiverr.com/sarahchey Circus Man

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02:30:51

Season 2 Episode 9: The 10,000 All Time Plays Special...

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2022/05/15

Hi! Derek and I are taking a holiday so to make up for no regular episode, and to celebrate us hitting 10,000 all time plays, we've made this compilation episode of some of our greatest ever idiot segments featuring Thomas Midgley Jr, Rick James, Sherif Joe Arpaio and Billy McFarland! Enjoy! https://www.instagram.com/historysgreatestidiots https://www.twitter.com/greatestidiots https://www.patreon.com/HistorysGreatestIdiots https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCDslvTXJdoPmo2Di1ljr3g Hosts: Lev &

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