Episode
Part Two: Turkmenbashi: The Dictator Who Declared Himself Jesus
39:24
Published: Thu Mar 28 2019
Description
In Part Two, Robert is joined again by David Bell to continue discussing Turkmenbashi, the craziest man to ever rule a country! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chapters
The host introduces the show Behind The Bastards, which discusses the history of the very worst people in history, such as murderers, dictators, and war criminals.
00:00 - 02:19 (02:19)
Summary
The host introduces the show Behind The Bastards, which discusses the history of the very worst people in history, such as murderers, dictators, and war criminals. He also promotes another show, Silenced: The Radio Murders.
EpisodePart Two: Turkmenbashi: The Dictator Who Declared Himself Jesus
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Boris Shikhmurdov, Turkmenistan's ambassador to China, became a thorn in Turkmenbashi's regime by spreading the word about the country's issues and corruption around the world.
02:19 - 06:22 (04:03)
Summary
Boris Shikhmurdov, Turkmenistan's ambassador to China, became a thorn in Turkmenbashi's regime by spreading the word about the country's issues and corruption around the world. This would lead to major unrest in the regime, despite earlier resistance from within the country.
EpisodePart Two: Turkmenbashi: The Dictator Who Declared Himself Jesus
PodcastBehind the Bastards
This podcast explores the bizarre reign of Saparmurat Niyazov aka Turkmenbashi, the first president of Turkmenistan, who renamed all the months and days of the week, rewrote the national anthem and mandated the reading of his own book.
06:22 - 10:37 (04:15)
Summary
This podcast explores the bizarre reign of Saparmurat Niyazov aka Turkmenbashi, the first president of Turkmenistan, who renamed all the months and days of the week, rewrote the national anthem and mandated the reading of his own book.
EpisodePart Two: Turkmenbashi: The Dictator Who Declared Himself Jesus
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Radio Free Europe, a U.S government-funded journalism organization, has reported on a political assassination attempt in Turkmenistan, where there is no press freedom.
10:37 - 13:38 (03:00)
Summary
Radio Free Europe, a U.S government-funded journalism organization, has reported on a political assassination attempt in Turkmenistan, where there is no press freedom. The former deputy prime minister and national bank denied any involvement in the attack, while Turkmenbashi claimed the shooters were hired, given weapons, and sent to carry out the shooting.
EpisodePart Two: Turkmenbashi: The Dictator Who Declared Himself Jesus
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The cycle of power and dictatorship continues even if the current leader is replaced, leading to a never-ending cycle of dystopian rule and oppression.
13:38 - 16:33 (02:55)
Summary
The cycle of power and dictatorship continues even if the current leader is replaced, leading to a never-ending cycle of dystopian rule and oppression.
EpisodePart Two: Turkmenbashi: The Dictator Who Declared Himself Jesus
PodcastBehind the Bastards
A man shares his experience living next to a neighbor who invites him to weekly puppet shows, but he finds it odd and bizarre.
16:33 - 18:18 (01:44)
Summary
A man shares his experience living next to a neighbor who invites him to weekly puppet shows, but he finds it odd and bizarre.
EpisodePart Two: Turkmenbashi: The Dictator Who Declared Himself Jesus
PodcastBehind the Bastards
A controversial book deemed blasphemous by many in the Islamic faith has sparked outrage in Turkmenistan after it was made a required reading material alongside the holy book of the faith, prompting objections from the national mufti.
18:18 - 21:09 (02:51)
Summary
A controversial book deemed blasphemous by many in the Islamic faith has sparked outrage in Turkmenistan after it was made a required reading material alongside the holy book of the faith, prompting objections from the national mufti.
EpisodePart Two: Turkmenbashi: The Dictator Who Declared Himself Jesus
PodcastBehind the Bastards
A man expresses his preference for natural teeth, denouncing gold teeth as inferior.
21:09 - 24:38 (03:29)
Summary
A man expresses his preference for natural teeth, denouncing gold teeth as inferior. People rush to swap their gold teeth for porcelain following his remarks.
EpisodePart Two: Turkmenbashi: The Dictator Who Declared Himself Jesus
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The President of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdymukhammedov, has a notorious reputation for his authoritarianism, and has fired officials for incorrect weather reporting and has even banned TV reporters from wearing makeup for hiding their "natural weedish color".
24:38 - 26:56 (02:17)
Summary
The President of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdymukhammedov, has a notorious reputation for his authoritarianism, and has fired officials for incorrect weather reporting and has even banned TV reporters from wearing makeup for hiding their "natural weedish color".
EpisodePart Two: Turkmenbashi: The Dictator Who Declared Himself Jesus
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The forestation project in Turkmenistan, which involves planting trees and replacing healthcare workers with military recruits, has not been successful.
26:56 - 29:51 (02:55)
Summary
The forestation project in Turkmenistan, which involves planting trees and replacing healthcare workers with military recruits, has not been successful. Criticizing the president's lavish spending on other projects is considered an offense in the country's criminal code.
EpisodePart Two: Turkmenbashi: The Dictator Who Declared Himself Jesus
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The podcast explores the crossover between declaring oneself God's son and the spontaneous declarations of a national prophet.
29:51 - 33:50 (03:58)
Summary
The podcast explores the crossover between declaring oneself God's son and the spontaneous declarations of a national prophet.
EpisodePart Two: Turkmenbashi: The Dictator Who Declared Himself Jesus
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This episode talks about the eccentric ruling style of the former dictator of Turkmenistan, Supramarat Niazov, popularly known as Turkmen Bashi, who implemented bizarre policies like neutrality, renaming months and words, and demanded ministers to walk five miles regularly, before his death in 2006.
33:50 - 36:45 (02:55)
Summary
This episode talks about the eccentric ruling style of the former dictator of Turkmenistan, Supramarat Niazov, popularly known as Turkmen Bashi, who implemented bizarre policies like neutrality, renaming months and words, and demanded ministers to walk five miles regularly, before his death in 2006.
EpisodePart Two: Turkmenbashi: The Dictator Who Declared Himself Jesus
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The speaker reflects on the strange priorities of society where people are willing to put up with a lot for cheaper gas, but are concerned with changing the name of a condiment.
36:45 - 39:04 (02:18)
Summary
The speaker reflects on the strange priorities of society where people are willing to put up with a lot for cheaper gas, but are concerned with changing the name of a condiment.
EpisodePart Two: Turkmenbashi: The Dictator Who Declared Himself Jesus
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The search for a doctor takes us into a world of drugs and obscurity.
39:04 - 41:40 (02:35)
Summary
The search for a doctor takes us into a world of drugs and obscurity.