Episode
Part Two: The Film Directing Playboy King Who Handed His Country to Pol Pot
45:28
Published: Thu Jul 05 2018
Description
In Part Two of Episode 10, Robert is joined again by comedian Caitlin Gill and they continue to discuss the life of the crazy King of Cambodia who made terrible movies and influenced Pol Pot to do terrible things. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chapters
The late King Norodom Sehannuk was known for his elaborate song and dance performances at parties and his ability to enthrall crowds for better or worse.
00:00 - 02:31 (02:31)
Summary
The late King Norodom Sehannuk was known for his elaborate song and dance performances at parties and his ability to enthrall crowds for better or worse. Australian diplomats described him as a truly charismatic figure.
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King Sihanouk nationalized all trade and banks, causing people to smuggle rice to Vietnam and avoid giving the king a cut, resulting in mass beheadings and around 10,000 deaths.
02:31 - 06:46 (04:15)
Summary
King Sihanouk nationalized all trade and banks, causing people to smuggle rice to Vietnam and avoid giving the king a cut, resulting in mass beheadings and around 10,000 deaths.
EpisodePart Two: The Film Directing Playboy King Who Handed His Country to Pol Pot
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The life of a European filmmaker, Jiri Menzel, during the critical era of his native country during the 1950s and 1960s is explored.
06:47 - 10:50 (04:02)
Summary
The life of a European filmmaker, Jiri Menzel, during the critical era of his native country during the 1950s and 1960s is explored.
EpisodePart Two: The Film Directing Playboy King Who Handed His Country to Pol Pot
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The cycles of historical patterns and power shifts between political ideologies are explored in relation to Cambodia's rise of the Khmer Rouge.
10:51 - 16:34 (05:43)
Summary
The cycles of historical patterns and power shifts between political ideologies are explored in relation to Cambodia's rise of the Khmer Rouge. The word for "to reign" in Khmer language is highlighted as a key factor in the country's political shift towards communism.
EpisodePart Two: The Film Directing Playboy King Who Handed His Country to Pol Pot
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The Khmer Rouge's brutal tactics included displaying heads of captured rebels, having soldiers cut off children's heads with palm tree fronds, and ultimately threatening everyone left in Cambodia.
16:34 - 20:09 (03:34)
Summary
The Khmer Rouge's brutal tactics included displaying heads of captured rebels, having soldiers cut off children's heads with palm tree fronds, and ultimately threatening everyone left in Cambodia.
EpisodePart Two: The Film Directing Playboy King Who Handed His Country to Pol Pot
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This transcript has two unrelated topics - the secret bombing of Cambodia during Nixon's presidency and the beauty of Koh Tao, a Thai island.
20:09 - 23:34 (03:25)
Summary
This transcript has two unrelated topics - the secret bombing of Cambodia during Nixon's presidency and the beauty of Koh Tao, a Thai island.
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In Cambodia's civil war, the king, who had lost the support of the people in the cities, is now backing the communists, leading to a huge budget shortfall and a wrong move while fighting against the communist revolution trying to overthrow Cambodia.
23:36 - 27:47 (04:11)
Summary
In Cambodia's civil war, the king, who had lost the support of the people in the cities, is now backing the communists, leading to a huge budget shortfall and a wrong move while fighting against the communist revolution trying to overthrow Cambodia.
EpisodePart Two: The Film Directing Playboy King Who Handed His Country to Pol Pot
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The Khmer Rouge soldiers were mostly peasants who didn't have a modern lifestyle.
27:48 - 35:37 (07:48)
Summary
The Khmer Rouge soldiers were mostly peasants who didn't have a modern lifestyle. They forced middle-class factory workers and educated people to leave cities and start farming, which significantly increased the population of the capital Nampin.
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Summary
He's a little bit of a tough guy.
EpisodePart Two: The Film Directing Playboy King Who Handed His Country to Pol Pot
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The episode discusses the impact of leaders who take extreme measures to achieve goals, citing examples such as Hitler and the massacre of Native Americans, and their long-lasting effects on society.
39:39 - 42:09 (02:30)
Summary
The episode discusses the impact of leaders who take extreme measures to achieve goals, citing examples such as Hitler and the massacre of Native Americans, and their long-lasting effects on society.
EpisodePart Two: The Film Directing Playboy King Who Handed His Country to Pol Pot
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The speaker ate a fish from a lake which had previously eaten people, and found it tasted good.
42:09 - 44:24 (02:14)
Summary
The speaker ate a fish from a lake which had previously eaten people, and found it tasted good.
EpisodePart Two: The Film Directing Playboy King Who Handed His Country to Pol Pot
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This podcast episode explores the complex relationship humans have with geese, where they are either seen as beloved companions or vicious foes.
44:24 - 46:02 (01:38)
Summary
This podcast episode explores the complex relationship humans have with geese, where they are either seen as beloved companions or vicious foes. The hosts dive into the reasons behind these differing viewpoints, including geese's mischievous personalities and their culinary appeal.
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Robert Evans provides sources and social media handles for listeners while teasing the next episode about another historical "bastard".
46:02 - 47:20 (01:18)
Summary
Robert Evans provides sources and social media handles for listeners while teasing the next episode about another historical "bastard".