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Badass of the Week
Hosted by Badass History - High Five Content & Seven Bucks Productions · EN
Throughout the course of human civilization certain individuals have stood out as being completely f***ing awesome. From ninjas and gunfighters to pirates and Vikings, to explorers, scientists and great leaders, these people - true badasses - completely obliterated anything that stood in their path, routinely overcame seemingly insurmountable obstacles, and ultimately altered the course of history through their actions. Be it glory, conquest, or survival, these hardcore men and women all had one specific goal in life - and they didn’t let anything stand between themselves and their mission. They refused to back down even when the odds seemed hopelessly stacked against them, they came back from the brink of failure to achieve ultimate success, and they beat the fucking hell out of anyone stupid enough to have stood in their way. Badass of the Week is a weekly (duh) podcast, that dives into new stories of badasses every week.
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Hannibal: Rome’s Greatest Enemy
Nov 6, 202401:03:11Tap to summarizeGet ready to march with Hannibal, the brilliant and fearless Carthaginian who took on Rome with elephants, audacity, and a battle plan for the ages. In this episode, we’ll follow Hannibal’s wild journey over the Alps, his jaw-dropping victories, and his knack for outsmarting every Roman general in his path. With a mix of courage and cunning, Hannibal became the ultimate thorn in Rome’s side, proving he was a force they couldn’t ignore. Strap in for the thrilling saga of history’s boldest general and his epic clash with an empire!
Transcribe →Bass Reeves: Lawman with a Loaded Reputation
Oct 29, 202400:37:43Tap to summarizeSaddle up with Ben and guest Brandon Fibbs for the untold story of Bass Reeves, the most fearless lawman the Wild West ever saw. In today's episode, we follow Reeves as he tracks down over 3,000 outlaws, armed with nothing but grit, a badge, and a sharp shot. A former slave turned U.S. Marshal, Reeves rewrote the rules of justice with his relentless pursuit of criminals—whether riding through storms, swapping disguises, or staring down gunslingers. Get ready for a wild ride through the legend of the man who brought order to chaos and became one of the greatest lawmen in American history.
Transcribe →Camazotz: The Bat God of Death
Oct 23, 202400:48:48Tap to summarizeIn today's episode Ben and Pat take flight into the dark heart of Mayan mythology with Camazotz, the fearsome bat god of death and guardian of the underworld. In this spine-chilling episode, we explore how Camazotz became a symbol of chaos, blood, and transformation, stalking both mortal heroes and spirits alike. From his role in the trials of Xibalba to his influence over ancient rituals, Camazotz’s legend embodies the thin line between life and death. Get ready for a journey into the shadows with one of the most terrifying figures in Mesoamerican lore.
Transcribe →Jim Thorpe: Path Lit By Great Flash of Lightning
Aug 13, 2024Tap to summarizeIn today's episode, and in honor of the Olympics, historian Ben Thompson and producer Andrew Jacobs talk about possibly the greatest athlete of all time - Wa-Tho-Huk - AKA Jim Thorpe. Thorpe, a Native American from the Sac and Fox Nation in Oklahoma not only dominated multiple Olympic events with scant experience in them, but put professional football on the map.
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