I look forward to the next episode after I finish the current one. My favorite podcast in my feed.

What tripe this podcast truly is. Beyond getting basic facts on time & place correct, the episode on the Franco/Spanish Civil War is tired leftist propaganda. The “Republican” side consisted of progressives as the front and an assortment of anarchists, radical leftists unionists, socialists, communists and they were ultimately led by Bolsheviks and Moscow. Largo Caballero “Republican” stated the following on January 12, 1936 - “Before the Republic, our duty was to bring it about; but with the Republic established, our duty is to bring about socialism. And when I speak of Socialism, I do not speak of Socialism alone; I speak of Marxist Socialism, I speak of revolutionary socialism; I speak of Marxist socialism, I speak of revolutionary socialism…our aspiration is the conquest of political power. Method? That which we are able to use”. BTW, the leftists were more murderous and far more sadistic. Refer to the magisterial study by Ramon Salas Larrazabal (1977). Executions in the Republican zone (1936-1939) 72,344. In the Nationalist zone (1936-1950) 57,662. Both sides engaged in mass reprisals and murder but, the leftists were particularly sadistic in nature by “violating” women, children, public torture, displaying the corpses of Nuns, seizing private property, burning churches and disgracing Catholic artifacts, etc. Recommended reading: “The Last Crusade” Warren H. Carroll “Franco” A Personal & Political Biography by Stanley Payne & Jesus Palacios

I absolutely love this podcast! I am not going to be taking a quiz at the end so I just get to enjoy the awesome narration, interesting anecdotes, and learn something. 10/10.

The “far right ultra libertarian” Javier milei is saving Argentina. Their housing crisis is ended and he’s dropped inflation below 3% and was democratically elected. This show has gotten so unbelievably biased it’s insane. Use a source that isn’t a psycho left wing academic for once.

From the perspective of a history professor. The dramatization of McGinn’s voice plays a huge part in the narratives projected. But anyone claiming this is either “left” or “right” leaning is inherently biased. They produce a predominantly factual narrative, albeit not necessarily nuanced which is to be expected within short series. This is form of intellectual entertainment, not a lecture. And whoever is venerating Franco in the reviews, certainly is not well versed in the systemic oppression that occurred during the White Terror. Political opinion should be encouraged, genocide on the other hand should not.

HamyColo you realize that them running out of dictators means that there are less people dying than thee would be if they never ran out. Yes I love this podcast and it’s amazingly entertaining and informational, but the less living dictators the better because less people die. So HamyColo I understand that you love the podcast but hope that they run out of dictators really soon for the fact that less people die and not because I hate the podcast. HamyColo I really hope that I don’t offend you.

This is what a podcast should be. So interesting. Well produced. Great narrator. I look forward to each new episode!

The recent Gen. Vidalia / Argentina content is some of your best work to date. The formula is perfect maestro. You’ve knocked it out of park once again. I unabashedly hope that we never run out of dictators for you to dazzle us with.

Do one on the Italian dictator, Mussolini who was dictator during ww2 and founded facism.

I really love this show. Y’all keep doing what you’re doing. I would also like to request that you guys do Nicolae Ceausescu, the communist leader of Romania.

This podcast, and its advertisers, ruin a mediocre show.

Really interesting how many wackos are listening to this show rooting for these disgusting pieces of human waste. Fascists, today as yesterday, completely misreading history in favor of their warped world view. Keep talking about these monsters, guys. Lest we forget

So far his opinion of the subject is the primary thrust of his shows. If he likes the individual, they can do no wrong, if he doesn’t, they are a monster. I’m hoping he has grown out of this in later shows.

We in the US NEED to pay attention to history. Socialism and communism never work!!!!!!

Franco was super based. Funny, how many of these “bad men” rule coincided with the nation’s zenith….makes you wonder….

Love love love this podcast. Really interesting subjects, although I have to say Paul the narrator might be my favorite aspect! He is amazing. Can’t wait for more episodes!

I been listening to this podcast for a while now and it’s absolutely fire

Hey guys, are you still doing this podcast?

gives details and history that reveals much about why things are the way they are today, on the many egomaniacs that have seized too much power over the centuries and in our lifetimes. Human nature at it's worst playing itself out when enabled by unfortunate circumstances. Delivered with calm and with beautifully articulated British vowels, without shouting or distraction. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Great stories- not crazy about Paul’s overly dramatic voice. He sounds like he’s trying to be John Hopkins and not doing a very good job. Otherwise I recommend it

Paul has such a soothing voice. His silky smooth vocals provide the perfect background for murders and corruption of the highest degree. 100/10 🔥🔥🔥

Absolutely love this show! Heard every episode and I always keep a handful of my favorite episodes downloaded for long trips.

This is a five-star podcast. Excellent all the way around. Nothing else needs to be said it stands on its own with five stars. Cromwell Episodes show that when only two political factions are allowed to usurp any type of government, left or right, royalists or parliamentarians, Labor or Conservative, Democrats or Republicans The end result is the same. Two different paths to the same destination. Permanent Despotism.

So well put together, thank you ! Loved it.

My favorite part about going through the reviews was watching the progression of conservatives loving the pod when it covered Stalin to complaining that it was left-wing propaganda once they got to the episodes on Hitler. Sorry folks, Hitler was as right wing as it gets. You’ll find fascism at the equal and opposite end of the political spectrum from communism.

One of my favorites

The Great Dictators podcast is my go to podcast when I’m working out at the gym. What I like about it is the great research and script writing but most importantly the straightforward and excellent narration by seasoned British actor Paul McGann whose voice is easy to listen to. I would rate The Great Dictators as the best podcast of all I’ve ever listened to. 👏👏

I love this show and I think one of the next dictators should be Assad since he is still in power People who call this show left winged baffle me because this show covers dictators in a more historical context. This show has fantastic intros for dictators and the detail on their lives and motivations can only be described a perfect medium cooked steak. (The point of their motivations could be addressed a little bit sooner but other than that they’re no real complaints from me.)

After listening to almost all of the episodes, it’s so clear that this is a very left-leaning podcast.

I heard about this podcast while listening to a short history podcast. I love the narrator. The content is highly addictive and fascinating. I can’t get enough. It’s like reading a brilliant book.

Love this podcast! Can't stop listening.

I listened to the episodes about Joseph Stalin February 2022. It literally hit me so hard and changed my life. I’ve become quite interested in his life, and I’ve even read his mother’s (Keke Geladze) small book, and I’m reading a book now called “Young Stalin.” Stalin defied odds at all corners. • he was an ethnic Georgian who ruled over a multi-ethnic nation in which Georgians were a minority. • he was in the background of the Bolsheviks. As the secretary, his job wasn’t that glamorous. He was so overshadowed. But he rose up. • he developed the USSR at a huge cost. • he escaped Siberia on exile many times - 6 times in fact. • he got away with killing 700,000 or so high ranking military officials.

My favorite was the Hitler series just because he’s definitely one of the most recognizable dictators in history, but no matter how iconic in a way historically iconic he is and how he’s everywhere in history still people don’t know much about him I’m in seventh grade and learning about all this really sparked my interest in dictators so after Hitler podcast episode, I’m definitely moving onto Stalin. They don’t hold back anything that could be sensitive and they really only state mainly fax and the music is amazing by the way so to whoever said that this was a really bad podcast I am a seventh grader and I loved this.

I listened to the Stalin episodes. This podcast definitely obscures more than it actually reveals - it’s a tremendous piece of propaganda masquerading as objective history. I gave it two stars because it was very entertaining to listen to with all it’s over the top editorializing and wild speculation. I’m so befuddled by the people calling this a left wing podcast. The perspective of the narrative is so solidly anti communist it’s like saying the Siberian winter isn’t nearly cold enough.

It appears the show uses “ right wing “ so much more often vs “ left wing “ . I suggest the show should use more historical terms instead of the current political terms which make one question the objective views of the shows. We all need to understand it’s the history we are talking about, not in the lenses of the current political world.

The person calling this podcast radical leftism is definitely someone who is in favor of autocracy or someone similar, since this podcast simply tells history facts and occasionally rebukes war crimes and despots. Some people hate education

I love the podcast, I would love to hear a series on Robespierre.

This podcast is full left-wing crazy and never stops relating the stories to current politics. Left-wing politics guide the show and alter history to match current left-wing propaganda.

Such a great podcast, but I don’t understand why everyone is saying it’s now a ‘Hitler podcast’. Hitler was undeniably the most evil person in human history, so don’t you think it would make sense to do an in depth dive into his life? I know I do.

This might be the best history podcast out there. The research is thorough and production quality is high. I most appreciate the more obscure dictators (eg Papa Doc, Noriega) because I find that the most interesting things about dictators are what they have in common. It’s like they work out of a dictator’s playbook. Therefore, I much prefer more breadth to reveal these patterns among dictators, rather than 20 something Hitler episodes. While good, I admittedly got lost and tired during that long series.

I am not a fan of history but am amazed at the way you get it across! Listen to the podcast on my daily walks. Thanks for making History interesting to me.

I cannot wait to hear the next series. Your voice and stories make my commute something that I look forward to each day. Thank you

Thank you, Paul. This podcast is EXCELLENT and you re a FANTASTIC story teller. Thank you again! I will subscribe.

Paul thank you for the story telling. The Hitler story was well told almost as living in that era watching from afar. Would love for you to do Trujillo and Pinochet next

In my culture when you want to say something is heavy & serious you say this Na-Man-Talk…I enjoy Paul’s stoic professional piercing presentation of the REAL DICTATORS podcast the small anecdotes and subtle remarks brings life and revives those dark but real moments in our colorful history moments when men just simply put went too far…we ALL have a darkness within us it just comes easier for some…dat wan na MAN TALK. Emmanuel Samci

Paul might be the perfect narrator for this podcast. Sound a little older than his picture suggests, yet the eyes on the picture highlight the subtle cynicism that seems to come through in the narration AS IT SHOULD being a podcast about dictators. The use of dramatic pauses is brilliant. Most of the guests are perfect for the show. Don’t change a thing, don’t run out of content and please don’t make it a premium pay for service.

Great podcast! My only complaint is how the feed is ordered. Newest shows at the bottom is inconvenient.

By far the best podcast that I have ever listened to. Being someone who created their own podcast I know how much time, attention and amount of work it takes to create a podcast at this level. This is an A+++ production. My dog has never been walked so much.

This is now the Hitler podcast and it’s awful.

i love his voice, soothing and informative, excellent research and narrative, appreciate that it’s so professional and just history in a compelling intelligent way w relevant experts. what history channel used to be. love this pod