History's Greatest Idiots
Unraveling history's funniest blunders, one disaster at a time!
History's Greatest Idiots
Unraveling history's funniest blunders, one disaster at a time!
About History's Greatest Idiots
Unraveling history's funniest blunders, one disaster at a time!
This hilarious history podcast explores the epic failures, disasters, and terrible decisions that have shaped our world, providing us with memorable lessons to avoid repeating the mistakes of the past. Hosts Lev and Derek uncover the funniest blunders, scandals, spectacular mistakes, and jaw-dropping screw-ups from the dawn of time to today.
Why Join History's Greatest Idiots as a Guest
History-Comedy Audience Reach
You reach listeners who crave smart storytelling and absurd real-life events-ideal for authors, historians, and cultural commentators.
Humorous Deep-Dive Format
You'll join a conversational, research-backed episode structure built around storytelling, satire, and historical context.
Featured Among Expert Guests
You'll be in good company-past guests include podcasters, authors, and academics who bring sharp takes and fun facts.
Available on Major Platforms
Your episode will be distributed across Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other top podcast directories for maximum exposure.
Episode Angles & Guest Pitches
Scandals That Shaped History
Unpack the decisions behind infamous political or corporate disasters.
Military Blunders & Tactical Fails
Explore the most absurd battlefield decisions and their consequences.
Con Artists & Cult Leaders
Dive into the lives of history's most bizarre manipulators and frauds.
Pop Culture's Greatest Idiots
Look at the wildest missteps in entertainment, sports, and media.
How You'd Contribute to the Show
Audience Takeaways
Listeners will laugh, learn, and rethink the choices that shaped history-fueled by your unique perspective.
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The Ideal Guest
You're a great fit if you're a historian, author, podcaster, or expert who can bring insight and humor to history's most ridiculous moments.
Recent Episodes
The Vanderbilts: The Aristocratic Guide to Burning Money - Part One (Season 5 Episode 23)
History's Greatest Idiots • Oct 27, 2025
Pets.com: The $300M Dot-Com Disaster That Predicted The AI Bubble (Season 5 Episode 22)
History's Greatest Idiots • Oct 12, 2025
The $30 Million Ponzi Scheme That Shocked Australia - Melissa Caddick (Season 5 Episode 21)
History's Greatest Idiots • Sep 28, 2025
The Man Who Designed Dystopia: Norman Bel Geddes (Season 5 Episode 20)
History's Greatest Idiots • Sep 14, 2025
David Hahn - The Radioactive Boy Scout Who Built a Nuclear Reactor in His Backyard (Season 5 Episode 19)
History's Greatest Idiots • Aug 31, 2025
Hollywood's Greatest Idiots: Randy Quaid, Errol Flynn, and John Belushi (Season 5 Episode 18)
History's Greatest Idiots • Aug 17, 2025
Music's Greatest Idiots: Rick James, Keith Moon, Malcolm McLaren, and Morrissey (Season 5 Episode 17)
History's Greatest Idiots • Aug 4, 2025
Karl Marx - World's Greatest Philosopher and Revolutionary, or Lazy Hypocrite? (Season 5 Episode 16)
History's Greatest Idiots • Jul 20, 2025
Tim Lambesis - Metal's Biggest A**hole! (Season 5 Episode 15)
History's Greatest Idiots • Jul 7, 2025
Harvey Milk: LGBTQIA+ Icon and Political Genius (Season 5 Episode 14)
History's Greatest Idiots • Jun 22, 2025
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