The Dirty Lie Podcast

Welcome to another episode of The Dirty Lie Podcast, where we delve into facts, figures, and peculiar tales from history. Join hosts Dez and TMT as they discuss the intriguing and often bizarre events that shaped the past.

This episode centers on the curious case of Gerald Ford, the only unelected President of the United States, who faced multiple assassination attempts within a short span. Discover the peculiar stories of Lynette ...

Welcome to the Dirty Lie podcast, where hosts Dez and TMT delve into the fascinating and bizarre history of King Zog of Albania. From his rise to power as the youngest Prime Minister to his declaration as the first and only king of Albania, this episode is a rollercoaster of political intrigue, blood feuds, and assassination attempts.

Discover how Zog survived over 50 attempts on his life, navigated international exile, and even cr...

On The Dirty Lie Podcast, join hosts Adesuwa and TMT as they delve into the life and voyages of Mungo Park, famed Scottish explorer known for his exploration of the River Niger. They discuss and critique the romanticized connotation of the term 'explorer' and highlight its ties to colonial intrusions.

Taking a deep dive into Park's famous account from his book "Travels in the Interior Districts of Africa," the hosts analyze the lon...

Welcome to a thrilling episode of the Dirty Lie podcast where we unveil surprising and eyebrow-raising facets of Canadian history. From notorious political figures to strange duel traditions, and shockingly misguided military tactics, join us alongside our zealous Toronto-based Koj as we delve into some tantalizing yet lesser-known episodes of the Canadian past.

Uncover the controversial persona of Sir John A McDonald, Canada's fir...

Join hosts Dez and Mayowa as they delve into the captivating underworld of smuggling, from Fayawo during the Second World War era to its modern-day implications on Nigerian society. This episode is inspired by Fisayo Soyombo's investigative report on IBD Dende.

Timestamp facts:14.10

Dahiru Mangal:38.20

Unfolding through an in-depth conversation, unravel the mysteries of "fayawo", a common term used to denote smuggling in Nigeria, u...

In October 1945, the Hausa and the Igbo population in the city of Jos fought one another for two days, during which at least two people were killed, many others injured, considerable property was destroyed or damaged... Part 1 gives context, Part 2 tells us about the violence that followed, and the British role in instigating the riot and fanning the flames of ethnic tension.

We discuss this and one of the deadliest Days in Bogot...

Italy's Benito Mussolini fainted when Edda Mussolini was born, but did he go on to kill her husband? In Iraq Saddam Hussein's first daughter Raghad Hussein was given the nickname 'Godmother of Terror' in a newspaper, but did she support her father after he killed her husband? and in Haiti, did Marie-Denise Duvalier, threaten her father Francois Duvalier, one of the longest serving dictators of Haiti with a machine gun, to save her...