17 episodes

Ever thought to yourself, are the greats of history really all that great? Join me as we look into all those individuals who have been glorified across history when in actual facts they were nothing short of plain and simple dickheads.

Dickheads of History Cian

    • History
    • 5.0 • 9 Ratings

Ever thought to yourself, are the greats of history really all that great? Join me as we look into all those individuals who have been glorified across history when in actual facts they were nothing short of plain and simple dickheads.

    Dickheads of History Trailer

    Dickheads of History Trailer

    • 57 sec
    Season 2 Round Up

    Season 2 Round Up

    To cap off the end of a phenomenal season, we are giving you the chance to see the reasons behind some of the actions which lead to these individuals appearing on the season. This will the leave you, the audience, the chance to truly decide if any of these individuals really were, Dickheads of History. 

    • 9 min
    Teddy Roosevelt

    Teddy Roosevelt

    Everyone's favourite character from Night at the Museum. This week we look into the 26th US president and see if his wild nature and love for the outdoors meant he was at one with those around him. Or was he not the cuddly teddy bear we all know and love? 

    • 8 min
    Roald Dahl

    Roald Dahl

    The children's writer that bought us the snozzcumber and chewing gum that'll make you turn into a blueberry. Roald Dahl bought joy to kids across the globe, but was this same joy bought to those around him? Was he really a Grandpa Joe? Or was he really a grandpa George? 

    • 7 min
    Christmas Special - John Lennon

    Christmas Special - John Lennon

    In this Christmas special we look at a man who was the head of one of the most famous boybands of all time, a man who spread peace and love everywhere he went and a man who wrote and sung one of the most beloved Christmas songs of all time, "Happy Xmas (War is Over)". However, was he really the great peace advocate that he proclaimed? Should he really have been offered the role of Jesus Christ? Or would he have been more suited to the role of the D******d Devil? 

    • 8 min
    Muhammad Ali

    Muhammad Ali

    The Louisville Lip, the People's Champion, The Greatest are just a few names that were given to the main who changed the world inside and outside the ring. However, should he be seen as a saint and icon of 20th century history? Or was he really just a dickhead?

    • 7 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
9 Ratings

9 Ratings

JennyFangirl ,

Currently binge listening

Great show Cian. Seriously this show is so funny and informative. You have true fans. I am a true history lover (Brandi)and take is so fresh and amusing. Can’t wait to listen to the rest. Great job.

-Murder History Girls

Tony Toledo ,

Excellent show

I love the subject matter and look forward to more episodes! Would love to hear some longer form shows in the future, what a great show!

A_Asai ,

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