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“One of my favorites”
raul on hinge via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/19/24
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“I love this series, it’s an amazing way of learning about history through the lens of dictatorships and personality cults. Just curious why they’ve had a picture of Fidel Castro on the banner since the start, but not managed to provide an episode on him being a dictator?”
Woodymiller via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/15/24
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“The Great Dictators podcast is my go to podcast when I’m working out at the gym. What I like about it is the great research and script writing but most importantly the straightforward and excellent narration by seasoned British actor Paul McGann whose voice is easy to listen to. I would rate The...”Read full review »
Equestrian Rider via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/13/24
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“Paul is an amazing host, such a well researched and interesting podcast. Great job done by all involved. Please bring more episodes out more often it’s one of the best produced podcasts I’ve heard”
Xxpmxx0706 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/08/24
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“My personal favourite history podcast. Thank you all for all the work in producing this content. Very well researched and the historical linkages with other global political events keeps getting better by the episode.
Truly appreciate it.”
MikeWillMdIt via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
04/05/24
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“Wow, absolutely amazing. The three GREATEST DICTATORS, WARMONGERS and KILLERS of all TIME ………
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sultaan sahib via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/01/24
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“I love this show and I think one of the next dictators should be Assad since he is still in power
People who call this show left winged baffle me because this show covers dictators in a more historical context.
This show has fantastic intros for dictators and the detail on their lives and...”Read full review »
gdhehsnxhdjrhhcd via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/29/24
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“After listening to almost all of the episodes, it’s so clear that this is a very left-leaning podcast.”
cornettesracket via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/27/24
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“I heard about this podcast while listening to a short history podcast. I love the narrator. The content is highly addictive and fascinating. I can’t get enough. It’s like reading a brilliant book.”
Snorfulus via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/22/24
“Fantastic, awesome story telling for history buffs.”
BishoyGC via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
03/19/24
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Legal Eagle 28 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/18/24
“I listened to the episodes about Joseph Stalin February 2022. It literally hit me so hard and changed my life. I’ve become quite interested in his life, and I’ve even read his mother’s (Keke Geladze) small book, and I’m reading a book now called “Young Stalin.” Stalin defied odds at all...”Read full review »
Tangent1.57 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/16/24
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“Thought I knew lots about the dictators but this series went so much further and sadly emphasises that evil keeps returning so series like this show how from humble beginnings evil can flourish”
Ewooddave via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/13/24
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“Honestly one of the best history podcasts you’re going to listen to! Production is great, the guests and speakers are top level and the story presentation really draws you in.”
P-U2525 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/13/24
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“Paul McGan’s narration can make a chill run down my spine with how well he tells some of these stories. Writing is 10/10”
AC 130 gunner via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
03/13/24
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“This is a five-star podcast. Excellent all the way around. Nothing else needs to be said it stands on its own with five stars. Hoxha episode is excellent and an education in itself”
MGP Terps via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/13/24
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“This is isn’t directly about the show, but people have been commenting about adding Justin Trudeau as a dictator, if you add him to the show I will unfollow, because you wouldn’t have anything to write about, I’m not trying to defend Justin Trudeau, I want the Green Party to win, but at least...”Read full review »
Potato1Peep via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
03/06/24
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“Love the show, the detail, the music and narration I look forward to every episode. But the constant extended breaks are super frustrating especially when shorter sagas are sandwiched between two long breaks. I know it takes time for production but definitely can irk me as a fan. Either way keep...”Read full review »
EtzelofTroy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/21/24
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“One of, if not, the best historical podcast out there. The research, commentary, guests and narration at first class.
Future people of interest I would like to see are:
- Sulla
- Oliver Cromwell
- Nero
- Caligula
- Andronikos I Komnenos
- Richard III
- Pedro I of Castile
- William the Bad,...”Read full review »
Aerskine23 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
02/16/24
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“Everything about this podcast is well done and it is very informative. It is very interesting to learn about all the dictators of the world. Thank you 🙏”
buddyboyyeet!?! via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
02/16/24
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“My new favourite podcast. A must for any history lover”
James T Worrall via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
02/01/24
“My favorite was the Hitler series just because he’s definitely one of the most recognizable dictators in history, but no matter how iconic in a way historically iconic he is and how he’s everywhere in history still people don’t know much about him I’m in seventh grade and learning about all this...”Read full review »
Henekdjej via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/30/24
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“Great podcast, one of the most interesting I have listened to- so well researched and the pace is spot on!”
Morcheeb via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
01/16/24
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“One of the best podcast documentary series I’ve ever listened too. An excellent production.”
J1LM via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
01/12/24
“I listened to the Stalin episodes. This podcast definitely obscures more than it actually reveals - it’s a tremendous piece of propaganda masquerading as objective history. I gave it two stars because it was very entertaining to listen to with all it’s over the top editorializing and wild...”Read full review »
Yellow Parenti via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/11/24
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“It appears the show uses “ right wing “ so much more often vs “ left wing “ . I suggest the show should use more historical terms instead of the current political terms which make one question the objective views of the shows. We all need to understand it’s the history we are talking about, not...”Read full review »
hayden15 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/10/24
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“This is a very interesting podcast, thank you!”
blueberry bill via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
01/05/24
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“This is my favourite podcast and undoutedly one of the best history podcasts out there. Well produced and the narration by Paul McGann is absolutely world class.”
Great of greats via Apple Podcasts ·
South Africa ·
01/01/24
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“Brilliantly narrated stories that are each compelling to listen to without the fluff that many other podcasts have. This is one of my favourite podcasts.”
areanynicknamesfree? via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
12/10/23
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“The stories are good.”
StephenKee via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/10/23
“The person calling this podcast radical leftism is definitely someone who is in favor of autocracy or someone similar, since this podcast simply tells history facts and occasionally rebukes war crimes and despots. Some people hate education”
Firemedic380 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/04/23
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“I love the podcast, I would love to hear a series on Robespierre.”
country_boy201487 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/29/23
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“Real dictators is so well researched and so well presented by Paul McCann with his fantastic voice for narration. The only small criticism I have is that not all episodes aren’t grouped together. They could be placed into seasons for easier access such as Hitler having episodes not in order on...”Read full review »
MiaBops via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
11/29/23
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“I'm a huge fan of your show and the unique, nuanced as well as well researched story telling.
It is evident that the team puts in a lot of effort in making this happen.
Oh, and the theme music.... Really nice:)
My very best wishes.”Read full review »
Maverick_09 via Apple Podcasts ·
India ·
11/28/23
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“The narration of events of the past and portraying things without bias is incredible. I truly appreciate the people behind this. Keep it coming.”
Murali991 via Apple Podcasts ·
India ·
11/28/23
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“Don’t support the paywall”
kiwiholden via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
11/24/23
“This podcast is full left-wing crazy and never stops relating the stories to current politics. Left-wing politics guide the show and alter history to match current left-wing propaganda.”
Tmchief77 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/22/23
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“Such a great podcast, but I don’t understand why everyone is saying it’s now a ‘Hitler podcast’. Hitler was undeniably the most evil person in human history, so don’t you think it would make sense to do an in depth dive into his life? I know I do.”
cevabe via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/21/23
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“Every episode so will written and excellent narration - your voice draws me in each episode. Keep up the excellent research and inclusion of diverse commentators. My top 5 history podcast, I’m a big fan!”
Redsilver Toronto via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
11/17/23
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“This might be the best history podcast out there. The research is thorough and production quality is high. I most appreciate the more obscure dictators (eg Papa Doc, Noriega) because I find that the most interesting things about dictators are what they have in common. It’s like they work out of a...”Read full review »
ian879571 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/16/23
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“This podcast is told exceptionally well and so easy to listen to, thanks”
DOEHEAD453 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
11/16/23
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“Stories- the best
Narration- the best
Audio quality and production- the best.”
pragsy via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
11/14/23
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“Brilliant! All the jigsaw pieces of Hitler’s unlikely rise to power are described with panache and inputs from experts. Eerily, there are so many parallels to the rise and rise of a current day demagogue who threatens, yet again, to overthrow democracy.”
CocoCondi via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
11/06/23
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“Love the podcast! The story telling is next level and the research is detailed.
I just have one suggestion to improve the overall experience : please don’t take breaks from an ongoing series and release other series in the meanwhile.
For eg, I binged the whole Hitler series but only after...”Read full review »
Dev247 via Apple Podcasts ·
India ·
11/02/23
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“I am not a fan of history but am amazed at the way you get it across! Listen to the podcast on my daily walks. Thanks for making History interesting to me.”
AlMurk via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/30/23
“Real dictators is story telling at its best. Paul McGann brilliantly unravels the back story of each dictator in a compelling and engaging way. One of my favourite podcasts.”
Sand ox via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/22/23
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“Paul, you’ve given me a reason to love history.
If only the Z gen listened to this, we would want a better life for our future generations. Thank you for these recordings.”
queuganda via Apple Podcasts ·
Uganda ·
10/21/23
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