Chapter
The Venn Diagram
29:51 - 33:50 (03:58)
The podcast explores the crossover between declaring oneself God's son and the spontaneous declarations of a national prophet.
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In 2006, the people of Turkmenistan declared their leader, the national prophet.
29:51 - 31:15 (01:23)
Summary
In 2006, the people of Turkmenistan declared their leader, the national prophet. This decision raised concerns amongst international observers and was viewed as blasphemy by some.
ChapterThe Venn Diagram
EpisodePart Two: Turkmenbashi: The Dictator Who Declared Himself Jesus
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The president for life of Turkmenistan was declared the national prophet by his own people and was often portrayed in portraits as a heavy-drinking, book author with bling and an insincere bonhomie smile who insisted that his people always smile.
31:15 - 32:17 (01:02)
Summary
The president for life of Turkmenistan was declared the national prophet by his own people and was often portrayed in portraits as a heavy-drinking, book author with bling and an insincere bonhomie smile who insisted that his people always smile.
ChapterThe Venn Diagram
EpisodePart Two: Turkmenbashi: The Dictator Who Declared Himself Jesus
PodcastBehind the Bastards
In this episode, the hosts discuss the life of the late dictator of Turkmenistan, Saparmurat Niyazov, also known as Turkmen Bashi, who had a peculiar obsession with smiles and made it a requirement in his country.
32:17 - 33:14 (00:56)
Summary
In this episode, the hosts discuss the life of the late dictator of Turkmenistan, Saparmurat Niyazov, also known as Turkmen Bashi, who had a peculiar obsession with smiles and made it a requirement in his country.
ChapterThe Venn Diagram
EpisodePart Two: Turkmenbashi: The Dictator Who Declared Himself Jesus
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The President of Turkmenistan decided to rename ketchup, among other things, to a Turkmen word as he believed it deserved a real Turkmen name.
33:14 - 33:50 (00:35)
Summary
The President of Turkmenistan decided to rename ketchup, among other things, to a Turkmen word as he believed it deserved a real Turkmen name.