Episode
Part Two: Kaiser Wilhelm: The Saddest Warlord In History
1:03:36
Published: Thu Nov 21 2019
Description
In Part Two, Robert is joined again by Jamie Loftus to continue discussing Kaiser Wilhelm. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chapters
This episode talks about a young man's experience of being King of Germany and navigating his inner struggles.
00:00 - 03:08 (03:08)
Summary
This episode talks about a young man's experience of being King of Germany and navigating his inner struggles. Also touches on the host's opinion on dipping popcorn into salad dressing.
EpisodePart Two: Kaiser Wilhelm: The Saddest Warlord In History
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The speaker's weird hobby is watching collections of Imperial Prussian, British, and Russian military marches on YouTube.
03:08 - 13:13 (10:04)
Summary
The speaker's weird hobby is watching collections of Imperial Prussian, British, and Russian military marches on YouTube. They also describe the paradise-like appearance of Koh Tao island.
EpisodePart Two: Kaiser Wilhelm: The Saddest Warlord In History
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Bismarck foresaw the Kaiser's reckless actions that could lead to a continent-wide war, while the Kaiser indulged in practical jokes and boyish tomfoolery during his annual cruise, which eventually led to its discontinuation due to its negative impact on his physical and mental health.
13:13 - 19:44 (06:31)
Summary
Bismarck foresaw the Kaiser's reckless actions that could lead to a continent-wide war, while the Kaiser indulged in practical jokes and boyish tomfoolery during his annual cruise, which eventually led to its discontinuation due to its negative impact on his physical and mental health.
EpisodePart Two: Kaiser Wilhelm: The Saddest Warlord In History
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Despite his reputation as a militaristic leader, Wilhelm II implemented proclamations to improve labor conditions in Europe and limit work hours in 1890, shown through his desire to host an international summit in Berlin.
19:44 - 25:42 (05:57)
Summary
Despite his reputation as a militaristic leader, Wilhelm II implemented proclamations to improve labor conditions in Europe and limit work hours in 1890, shown through his desire to host an international summit in Berlin.
EpisodePart Two: Kaiser Wilhelm: The Saddest Warlord In History
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The Kaiser's chancellor, Bülow, promised to do everything the Kaiser said and not represent the rest of the government in any way.
25:42 - 31:16 (05:34)
Summary
The Kaiser's chancellor, Bülow, promised to do everything the Kaiser said and not represent the rest of the government in any way. The Kaiser was known for promoting gay people to positions of high authority.
EpisodePart Two: Kaiser Wilhelm: The Saddest Warlord In History
PodcastBehind the Bastards
This episode discusses Kaiser Wilhelm II's obsession with warfare and his fascination with ancient battles and weaponry, which was both reckless and deeply concerning to the other leaders of European powers.
31:17 - 34:46 (03:28)
Summary
This episode discusses Kaiser Wilhelm II's obsession with warfare and his fascination with ancient battles and weaponry, which was both reckless and deeply concerning to the other leaders of European powers.
EpisodePart Two: Kaiser Wilhelm: The Saddest Warlord In History
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The game plans presented to the Kaiser regularly ending in the taking of prisoner's enemy army, raised concerns for General Moltke since it gave a false idea about the actual conditions of war and did not meet its basic principle of being a study for real war.
34:46 - 41:13 (06:27)
Summary
The game plans presented to the Kaiser regularly ending in the taking of prisoner's enemy army, raised concerns for General Moltke since it gave a false idea about the actual conditions of war and did not meet its basic principle of being a study for real war.
EpisodePart Two: Kaiser Wilhelm: The Saddest Warlord In History
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Kaiser Wilhelm II indulged in his long obsession with warships, which led to Germany announcing a major expansion of its naval fleet in 1897.
41:13 - 46:50 (05:36)
Summary
Kaiser Wilhelm II indulged in his long obsession with warships, which led to Germany announcing a major expansion of its naval fleet in 1897. The Kaiser was easily manipulated by Admiral Terpitz, who understood that he did not live in the real world.
EpisodePart Two: Kaiser Wilhelm: The Saddest Warlord In History
PodcastBehind the Bastards
In November 1895, Wilhelm II assured the Austro-Hungarian ambassador that he would support Austria-Hungary's cause without any inquiry in accordance with the treaty of alliance.
46:51 - 52:34 (05:43)
Summary
In November 1895, Wilhelm II assured the Austro-Hungarian ambassador that he would support Austria-Hungary's cause without any inquiry in accordance with the treaty of alliance. The alliance and the revamping of military forces led to the outbreak of World War I in 1914, despite some advisors warning against it.
EpisodePart Two: Kaiser Wilhelm: The Saddest Warlord In History
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Wilhelm II, the leader of the Germans, was manipulated because of the misguided idea that war was a royal sport to be indulged in by hereditary monarchs at their will.
52:34 - 56:28 (03:53)
Summary
Wilhelm II, the leader of the Germans, was manipulated because of the misguided idea that war was a royal sport to be indulged in by hereditary monarchs at their will.
EpisodePart Two: Kaiser Wilhelm: The Saddest Warlord In History
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The book provides a fair description of the personality of Phil Helm and his involvement in the beginning of World War I.
56:28 - 1:00:08 (03:39)
Summary
The book provides a fair description of the personality of Phil Helm and his involvement in the beginning of World War I.
EpisodePart Two: Kaiser Wilhelm: The Saddest Warlord In History
PodcastBehind the Bastards
This podcast discusses the idea that leaders must have self-awareness and take criticism if they want to be successful.
1:00:08 - 1:02:55 (02:47)
Summary
This podcast discusses the idea that leaders must have self-awareness and take criticism if they want to be successful. The speaker uses the example of a leader who was surrounded by yes men and ultimately failed in his leadership.
EpisodePart Two: Kaiser Wilhelm: The Saddest Warlord In History
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The podcast host talks about how the Kaiser's upbringing and societal expectations played a role in his leadership.
1:02:55 - 1:07:08 (04:12)
Summary
The podcast host talks about how the Kaiser's upbringing and societal expectations played a role in his leadership. A concluding remark makes an ad for a neck stretching machine.
EpisodePart Two: Kaiser Wilhelm: The Saddest Warlord In History
PodcastBehind the Bastards
In this episode, journalist Osvalo Shin takes listeners through his investigation into the assassination of three radio journalists in Colombia and the pursuit of their mastermind.
1:07:08 - 1:07:48 (00:40)
Summary
In this episode, journalist Osvalo Shin takes listeners through his investigation into the assassination of three radio journalists in Colombia and the pursuit of their mastermind.