Episode
Part Two: Carlos The Jackal, The Most Wanted Man on Earth
1:36:32
Published: Thu Sep 10 2020
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In part two, we discuss Carlos the Jackal, the most wanted terrorist on the planet. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Death Island is a podcast about the mysterious deaths of dozens of tourists on the island of Koh Tao, available on iHeartRadio app and Apple Podcasts.
00:00 - 01:34 (01:34)
Summary
Death Island is a podcast about the mysterious deaths of dozens of tourists on the island of Koh Tao, available on iHeartRadio app and Apple Podcasts. Behind the Bastards is a podcast about the golden age of terrorism, produced and hosted by Robert Evans with guests Bea and Elaine.
EpisodePart Two: Carlos The Jackal, The Most Wanted Man on Earth
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Carlos the Jackal personally killed 83 people and had men and women under his command kill 2,000 more until 9-11 really messed up his game and his reign of terror came to an end.
01:34 - 04:58 (03:24)
Summary
Carlos the Jackal personally killed 83 people and had men and women under his command kill 2,000 more until 9-11 really messed up his game and his reign of terror came to an end.
EpisodePart Two: Carlos The Jackal, The Most Wanted Man on Earth
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The host talks about a man who raises his son to become a Marxist revolutionary, and the ongoing debate among scholars about whether he actually killed people.
04:58 - 11:18 (06:20)
Summary
The host talks about a man who raises his son to become a Marxist revolutionary, and the ongoing debate among scholars about whether he actually killed people. They also touch on the reasons behind the man's behavior.
EpisodePart Two: Carlos The Jackal, The Most Wanted Man on Earth
PodcastBehind the Bastards
A man's guide to raising revolutionary children includes advice like telling the truth to anyone's face, a potentially dangerous tactic in overthrowing the government.
11:18 - 16:35 (05:16)
Summary
A man's guide to raising revolutionary children includes advice like telling the truth to anyone's face, a potentially dangerous tactic in overthrowing the government. The author's upbringing was similar to that of John Connor from Terminator, with a lot of play and relaxation in his childhood.
EpisodePart Two: Carlos The Jackal, The Most Wanted Man on Earth
PodcastBehind the Bastards
A discussion about the upbringing of a fat kid during the Golden Age of Terrorism, and how his Communist teachers gave him private lessons in Marxism in the comfort of his family mansion.
16:35 - 19:56 (03:21)
Summary
A discussion about the upbringing of a fat kid during the Golden Age of Terrorism, and how his Communist teachers gave him private lessons in Marxism in the comfort of his family mansion.
EpisodePart Two: Carlos The Jackal, The Most Wanted Man on Earth
PodcastBehind the Bastards
A story of a radical childhood in Venezuela where Ilitch's mother trained her son to foment revolution by instructing him on bomb making and training him to make Molotov cocktails.
19:56 - 24:32 (04:35)
Summary
A story of a radical childhood in Venezuela where Ilitch's mother trained her son to foment revolution by instructing him on bomb making and training him to make Molotov cocktails.
EpisodePart Two: Carlos The Jackal, The Most Wanted Man on Earth
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Illich was sent to a fancy British boy school after spending some time with his father in Paris.
24:32 - 27:21 (02:49)
Summary
Illich was sent to a fancy British boy school after spending some time with his father in Paris.
EpisodePart Two: Carlos The Jackal, The Most Wanted Man on Earth
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The speaker shares their fascination with Moscow, particularly the role it played as a learning center for Marxism during the Cold War and its enduring cultural appeal.
27:21 - 36:04 (08:43)
Summary
The speaker shares their fascination with Moscow, particularly the role it played as a learning center for Marxism during the Cold War and its enduring cultural appeal.
EpisodePart Two: Carlos The Jackal, The Most Wanted Man on Earth
PodcastBehind the Bastards
This podcast discusses the aftermath of the Six Day War in June of 1967 and how it influenced Palestinian guerrilla tactics and the PLO's fight for liberation.
36:04 - 39:55 (03:51)
Summary
This podcast discusses the aftermath of the Six Day War in June of 1967 and how it influenced Palestinian guerrilla tactics and the PLO's fight for liberation.
EpisodePart Two: Carlos The Jackal, The Most Wanted Man on Earth
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The speaker describes a training program where individuals were taught political ideology as well as courses on handling guns and creating bombs with the goal of overthrowing Middle Eastern governments and implementing Marxism.
39:55 - 44:27 (04:32)
Summary
The speaker describes a training program where individuals were taught political ideology as well as courses on handling guns and creating bombs with the goal of overthrowing Middle Eastern governments and implementing Marxism.
EpisodePart Two: Carlos The Jackal, The Most Wanted Man on Earth
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Carlos discusses his experience growing up in a communist household and being hired by Raytheon, a defense contractor.
44:27 - 47:59 (03:32)
Summary
Carlos discusses his experience growing up in a communist household and being hired by Raytheon, a defense contractor. He expresses discomfort with the company's involvement in warfare despite his background in handling weapons.
EpisodePart Two: Carlos The Jackal, The Most Wanted Man on Earth
PodcastBehind the Bastards
An anecdote about a plane hijacking in the Jordanian desert where the hijackers provided a pleasant experience and stamped the passengers' passports as liberated territory upon arrival.
47:59 - 54:05 (06:06)
Summary
An anecdote about a plane hijacking in the Jordanian desert where the hijackers provided a pleasant experience and stamped the passengers' passports as liberated territory upon arrival.
EpisodePart Two: Carlos The Jackal, The Most Wanted Man on Earth
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The podcast speaker discusses someone who left decaying dynamite around and how it could lead to trouble, but also how he can fall in love easily.
54:05 - 56:46 (02:41)
Summary
The podcast speaker discusses someone who left decaying dynamite around and how it could lead to trouble, but also how he can fall in love easily.
EpisodePart Two: Carlos The Jackal, The Most Wanted Man on Earth
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The podcast features discussions about kidnappings by criminals in Mexico and also the historical incident of Olympic terrorism in Munich in 1972.
56:46 - 1:01:57 (05:11)
Summary
The podcast features discussions about kidnappings by criminals in Mexico and also the historical incident of Olympic terrorism in Munich in 1972.
EpisodePart Two: Carlos The Jackal, The Most Wanted Man on Earth
PodcastBehind the Bastards
In this transcript, Carlos and his boss at the Popular Front get in contact with Mucarbal, a Lebanese guy who provides the Japanese Red Army with all the guns and grenades they need.
1:01:57 - 1:07:41 (05:43)
Summary
In this transcript, Carlos and his boss at the Popular Front get in contact with Mucarbal, a Lebanese guy who provides the Japanese Red Army with all the guns and grenades they need. Carlos continues to live around Europe, acting as a fixer for the Popular Front and allied left-wing groups.
EpisodePart Two: Carlos The Jackal, The Most Wanted Man on Earth
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The transcript discusses the identity of a persona known only as Carlos, who is viewed as a terrorist by some and a hero by others.
1:07:41 - 1:13:34 (05:52)
Summary
The transcript discusses the identity of a persona known only as Carlos, who is viewed as a terrorist by some and a hero by others. The conversation analyzes the actions and motives of Carlos and his team during their planned attack against a plane and their subsequent escape.
EpisodePart Two: Carlos The Jackal, The Most Wanted Man on Earth
PodcastBehind the Bastards
A shooting in France leads to a running gun battle and a hostage situation before the guerrillas get flown safely back home, although there are still tensions due to the failed assassination.
1:13:34 - 1:18:00 (04:26)
Summary
A shooting in France leads to a running gun battle and a hostage situation before the guerrillas get flown safely back home, although there are still tensions due to the failed assassination.
EpisodePart Two: Carlos The Jackal, The Most Wanted Man on Earth
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The story of Frederick Forsyth, the author behind "The Day of the Jackal" and "The Dogs of War," who became an outsider and eventually the most wanted person by international law enforcement, as told by Jamie Dlux.
1:18:00 - 1:22:58 (04:58)
Summary
The story of Frederick Forsyth, the author behind "The Day of the Jackal" and "The Dogs of War," who became an outsider and eventually the most wanted person by international law enforcement, as told by Jamie Dlux.
EpisodePart Two: Carlos The Jackal, The Most Wanted Man on Earth
PodcastBehind the Bastards
This podcast discusses the Carlos the Jackal hostage situation where Algerian authorities allowed a plane filled with hostages to take off and fly to Tripoli to evade capture, ultimately resulting in a controversial deal for release of hostages.
1:22:58 - 1:26:00 (03:02)
Summary
This podcast discusses the Carlos the Jackal hostage situation where Algerian authorities allowed a plane filled with hostages to take off and fly to Tripoli to evade capture, ultimately resulting in a controversial deal for release of hostages.
EpisodePart Two: Carlos The Jackal, The Most Wanted Man on Earth
PodcastBehind the Bastards
A hitman was offered a 75 person support staff, a car and the right to carry a handgun anywhere he wants by a terrorist organization after declining to complete a task involving the killing of Jews.
1:26:00 - 1:29:09 (03:09)
Summary
A hitman was offered a 75 person support staff, a car and the right to carry a handgun anywhere he wants by a terrorist organization after declining to complete a task involving the killing of Jews.
EpisodePart Two: Carlos The Jackal, The Most Wanted Man on Earth
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Carlos the Jackal demanded his wife's release from prison in France after attempting to blow up a nuclear reactor, making him one of the most well-known terrorists for over a decade.
1:29:09 - 1:33:18 (04:09)
Summary
Carlos the Jackal demanded his wife's release from prison in France after attempting to blow up a nuclear reactor, making him one of the most well-known terrorists for over a decade.
EpisodePart Two: Carlos The Jackal, The Most Wanted Man on Earth
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The notorious international terrorist Carlos the Jackal received support from Syria in his plan to conduct terrorist attacks against America.
1:33:18 - 1:36:27 (03:09)
Summary
The notorious international terrorist Carlos the Jackal received support from Syria in his plan to conduct terrorist attacks against America. Despite initially denying involvement, Carlos the Jackal was eventually brought to trial and convicted for his many crimes.
EpisodePart Two: Carlos The Jackal, The Most Wanted Man on Earth
PodcastBehind the Bastards
A discussion on the concept of "Luxury Communism" and the contradictions it presents.
1:36:27 - 1:39:25 (02:57)
Summary
A discussion on the concept of "Luxury Communism" and the contradictions it presents. Examples are given around the world, from a luxury hotel in Cuba to an island off the Thailand coast.