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Let's Start a Coup!
What would you do if a secret cabal of the nation’s most powerful people asked you to overthrow the President? Weirdly enough – it’s not a hypothetical. It almost happened to FDR in the 1930s, were it not for a very intense, very problematic Marine named Major General Smedley Butler.
Join Ben Bowlin, Alex French, and a cast of historical characters brought to life by Joe Kinosian for a darkly comedic – and terrifying – retelling of one of the weirdest forgotten schemes in American history.
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“But it wasn’t. The stupid dramatized cutaways absolutely killed the show. This is a hugely important part of American history, especially in light of current events like January 6, and they turned it into a joke.”
Solarbeef via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/16/23
“So much fun. Mostly stuff I was at least marginally aware of. Like Mad magazine meets Howard Zinn. Nicely presented historical hilarity. Worth a listen!”
Diremax via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/23/23
“This was such a great ride! Hilarious and informative -- delicious AND nutritious! Props to the whole team that made this, and that Joe Kinosian guy (music + 8000 characters) should get awards in all the categories!”
ajo78 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/23/23
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