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Fight The Fate

96 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 4 years ago - ★★★★ - 13 ratings

We explore the lives of the most tragic and influential characters in history. Laugh at their irony.

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S3E1 - Tarrare - Diarrhea til' Dead

May 26, 2020 22:22 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MB

Kicked out of his house for eating too much, Tarrare starts to travel the country. He becomes a side show freak, joints in on the French Revolutionary War, and is even labeled a spy (for 24 hours). All is well until he shits himself to death.

S2E20 - The Covid Corner II - To Live On Your Knees

May 01, 2020 00:52 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MB

What would you give up not to die? We talk about Governor Cuomo's comments. A racist couple makes a video that could potentially ruin their lives, and their apology is falling on deaf ears. A mass shooting in Nova Scotia becomes a living nightmare for a small community.

S2E19 - Doc Holliday and the Six Shooter

April 24, 2020 01:33 - 55 minutes - 51 MB

Dying from a fatal disease, drinking himself to death, and gamboling with every cent he can get his hands on, Doc Holliday will not be stopped. Making it to Tombstone, Arizona, and meeting up with Wyatt Earp may have saved both of their lives. After getting into it with a local gang of cowboys, Doc and Earp start killing anyone that stands in their way. Music : https://www.audiomicro.com/western-royalty-free-stock-music-1592892 Video Link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6M8IVgfIjs Find ...

S2E18 - The Covid Corner - Plague to Plague

April 16, 2020 00:23 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MB

As we run through the deadliest plagues of all time, we put the death tolls into perspective. In our first episode from quarantine we bounce through a variety of topics. For how long should we suspend our rights and shelter in place?

S1E14 - The Black Death - Infected Catapults of War

April 03, 2020 00:54 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MB

As the world fights through the Coronavirus today, people of the past had their own plague to deal with. The global pandemic of the 1300's is said to have killed at least one third of Europe's population. Let's find out who, or what, is to blame for this disaster? Find out more at https://fight-the-fate.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

S2E17 - The Black Death - Infected Catapults of War

April 03, 2020 00:54 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MB

As the world fights through the Coronavirus today, people of the past had their own plague to deal with. The global pandemic of the 1300's is said to have killed at least one third of Europe's population. Let's find out who, or what, is to blame for this disaster?

S1E13 - Saint Patrick and The Druid Snakes

March 17, 2020 19:16 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MB

After being taken into slavery and forced into herding sheep, St Patrick thought his life was over. Then, one night, the voice of the Emerald Isle calls out to him. This voice tells him to spread Christianity through out the lands. Listen as i debate St Patrick in the flesh, see if he can prove his holiness to us all. Intro - The Insides - "Shrink House" Music - "Rumblin'" Trey VanZandt (YouTube.com/c/treyvanzandt) Find out more at https://fight-the-fate.pinecast.co This podcast is powere...

S2E16 - Saint Patrick and The Druid Snakes

March 17, 2020 19:16 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MB

After being taken into slavery and forced into herding sheep, St Patrick thought his life was over. Then, one night, the voice of the Emerald Isle calls out to him. This voice tells him to spread Christianity through out the lands. Listen as i debate St Patrick in the flesh, see if he can prove his holiness to us all. Intro - The Insides - "Shrink House" Music - "Rumblin'" Trey VanZandt (YouTube.com/c/treyvanzandt) Find out more at https://fight-the-fate.pinecast.co This podcast is powere...

S1E12 - Stories from the Gulags - Bitches and Thieves

March 05, 2020 00:34 - 1 hour - 56.2 MB

After a Bernie Sanders campaign organizer is caught on tape saying his plan is to re-educate the American people in gulags, we decided to take a look at what to expect once we arrive. Exploring how countless millions ended up in these hell holes, we talk about conditions, uprisings, and the politics that led to a hopeless situation. Find out more at https://fight-the-fate.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

S2E15 - Stories from the Gulags - Bitches and Thieves

March 05, 2020 00:34 - 1 hour - 56.2 MB

After a Bernie Sanders campaign organizer is caught on tape saying his plan is to re-educate the American people in gulags, we decided to take a look at what to expect once we arrive. Exploring how countless millions ended up in these hell holes, we talk about conditions, uprisings, and the politics that led to a hopeless situation.

S1E11 - Christopher Columbus Part II - Slaves of the Spanish Crown

February 19, 2020 00:48 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MB

During his next three voyages, Columbus hopes to find gold and deliver it back to the Spanish Crown. After coming up short, he sells the idea that slaves are just as good. It's even better if you just call them slaves of God. Through the ups and downs, Columbus remains of the greatest sailors of all time. Intro/Outro - The Insides - "Shrink House" Find out more at https://fight-the-fate.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

S2E14 - Christopher Columbus Part II - Slaves of the Spanish Crown

February 19, 2020 00:48 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MB

During his next three voyages, Columbus hopes to find gold and deliver it back to the Spanish Crown. After coming up short, he sells the idea that slaves are just as good. It's even better if you just call them slaves of God. Through the ups and downs, Columbus remains of the greatest sailors of all time. Intro/Outro - The Insides - "Shrink House" Find out more at https://fight-the-fate.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

S1E10 - Christopher Columbus Part I - Path to the Orient

January 28, 2020 23:11 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MB

Crossing the ocean blue was no easy task. Columbus took his knowledge of sailing and pushed it to the absolute limit. Leaving with three ships, The Nina, The Pinta, and the Santa Maria, the first voyage connected civilizations that would have never met. Is finding the New World a good thing? Or did it just promote slavery and the destruction of a people? Find out more at https://fight-the-fate.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

S2E13 - Christopher Columbus Part I - Path to the Orient

January 28, 2020 23:11 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MB

Crossing the ocean blue was no easy task. Columbus took his knowledge of sailing and pushed it to the absolute limit. Leaving with three ships, The Nina, The Pinta, and the Santa Maria, the first voyage connected civilizations that would have never met. Is finding the New World a good thing? Or did it just promote slavery and the destruction of a people?

S1E9 - Boston Corbett - Lincoln's Avenger - The Great Patriot

January 22, 2020 01:22 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MB

President Abraham Lincoln is dead. There is a nation wide man hunt for the assassin, but still, they want to capture John Wilkes Booth alive. Boston Corbett has other ideas, he takes his orders directly from God. Find out more at https://fight-the-fate.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

S2E12 - Boston Corbett - Lincoln's Avenger - The Great Patriot

January 22, 2020 01:22 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MB

President Abraham Lincoln is dead. There is a nation wide man hunt for the assassin, but still, they want to capture John Wilkes Booth alive. Boston Corbett has other ideas, he takes his orders directly from God.

S2E11 - William Calley Jr. - My Lai Mass Murder

January 07, 2020 01:11 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MB

In the midst of Vietnam, a search and destroy mission goes horribly wrong. After being convicted of twenty two murders, President Nixon pardoned the guilty party, but why?

S1E8 - William Calley Jr. - My Lai Mass Murder

January 07, 2020 01:11 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MB

In the midst of Vietnam, a search and destroy mission goes horribly wrong. After being convicted of twenty two murders, President Nixon pardoned the guilty party, but why? Find out more at https://fight-the-fate.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

William Calley Jr. - My Lai Mass Murder

January 07, 2020 01:11 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MB

In the midst of Vietnam, a search and destroy mission goes horribly wrong. After being convicted of twenty two murders, President Nixon pardoned the guilty party, but why? Find out more at https://fight-the-fate.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

S2E10 - Albert Anastasia - Murder on the Docks

December 15, 2019 22:45 - 48 minutes - 44 MB

Working as a new longshoreman on the Brooklyn docks, Albert realizes there is a lot of power in being a made man. Deciding to help fellow mobster Lucky Luciano to the top of the food chain, his world is consumed by murder and money.

S1E7 - Albert Anastasia - Murder on the Docks

December 15, 2019 22:45 - 48 minutes - 44 MB

Working as a new longshoreman on the Brooklyn docks, Albert realizes there is a lot of power in being a made man. Deciding to help fellow mobster Lucky Luciano to the top of the food chain, his world is consumed by murder and money. Find out more at https://fight-the-fate.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Albert Anastasia - Murder on the Docks

December 15, 2019 22:45 - 48 minutes - 44 MB

Working as a new longshoreman on the Brooklyn docks, Albert realizes there is a lot of power in being a made man. Deciding to help fellow mobster Lucky Luciano to the top of the food chain, his world is consumed by murder and money. Find out more at https://fight-the-fate.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

S1E6 - Eli Whitney and The Cotton Engine

December 05, 2019 02:14 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MB

Heading south on business, Eli walks into something that will change the United States forever. The cotton gin accidentally explodes slave labor, and causes a Civil War, but maybe he can make enough guns to stop it. Find out more at https://fight-the-fate.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Eli Whitney and The Cotton Engine

December 05, 2019 02:14 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MB

Heading south on business, Eli walks into something that will change the United States forever. The cotton gin accidentally explodes slave labor, and causes a Civil War, but maybe he can make enough guns to stop it. Find out more at https://fight-the-fate.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

S2E9 - Eli Whitney and The Cotton Engine

December 05, 2019 02:14 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MB

Heading south on business, Eli walks into something that will change the United States forever. The cotton gin accidentally explodes slave labor, and causes a Civil War, but maybe he can make enough guns to stop it.

S2E8 - Hiroo Onoda - Thirty Years of World War II

November 21, 2019 23:30 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MB

After World War II, humanity was trying to get back on track. One Japanese Imperial Officer couldn't fathom the idea of surrender, so he hid in the trees and waited to be officially relieved of his duty.

Hiroo Onoda - Thirty Years of World War II

November 21, 2019 23:30 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MB

After World War II, humanity was trying to get back on track. One Japanese Imperial Officer couldn't fathom the idea of surrender, so he hid in the trees and waited to be officially relieved of his duty. Find out more at https://fight-the-fate.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

S1E5 - Hiroo Onoda - Thirty Years of World War II

November 21, 2019 23:30 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MB

After World War II, humanity was trying to get back on track. One Japanese Imperial Officer couldn't fathom the idea of surrender, so he hid in the trees and waited to be officially relieved of his duty. Find out more at https://fight-the-fate.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

S1E4 - Lady Fu Hao - The Real Mulan?

November 11, 2019 21:49 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MB

King Wu Ding had sixty four wives, but this priestess was one of his favorites. When her tomb was uncovered, the world wanted to know more about the lady buried with a shit load of weaponry and sixteen sacrifices. Find out more at https://fight-the-fate.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Lady Fu Hao - The Real Mulan?

November 11, 2019 21:49 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MB

King Wu Ding had sixty four wives, but this priestess was one of his favorites. When her tomb was uncovered, the world wanted to know more about the lady buried with a shit load of weaponry and sixteen sacrifices. Find out more at https://fight-the-fate.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

S2E7 - Lady Fu Hao - The Real Mulan?

November 11, 2019 21:49 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MB

King Wu Ding had sixty four wives, but this priestess was one of his favorites. When her tomb was uncovered, the world wanted to know more about the lady buried with a shit load of weaponry and sixteen sacrifices.

S1E3 - Tsutomu Yamaguchi and the Two Atomic Bombs

October 29, 2019 22:31 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MB

Japan refuses to surrender during World War II and causes the United States to take drastic measures. We take a look at how one man survived two of the most devastating events in human history. Find out more at https://fight-the-fate.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Tsutomu Yamaguchi and the Two Atomic Bombs

October 29, 2019 22:31 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MB

Japan refuses to surrender during World War II and causes the United States to take drastic measures. We take a look at how one man survived two of the most devastating events in human history. Find out more at https://fight-the-fate.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

S2E6 - Tsutomu Yamaguchi and the Two Atomic Bombs

October 29, 2019 22:31 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MB

Japan refuses to surrender during World War II and causes the United States to take drastic measures. We take a look at how one man survived two of the most devastating events in human history.

S2E5 - William Tecumseh Sherman - Part II

October 14, 2019 04:00 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MB

Burning down Atlanta was just the beginning, Sherman hunts the confederates at every turn. The country is in turmoil and Lincoln has just been shot dead, everyone must come to together to stabilize the nation.

William Tecumseh Sherman - Part II

October 14, 2019 04:00 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MB

Burning down Atlanta was just the beginning, Sherman hunts the confederates at every turn. The country is in turmoil and Lincoln has just been shot dead, everyone must come to together to stabilize the nation. Find out more at https://fight-the-fate.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

S1E2 - William Tecumseh Sherman - Part II

October 14, 2019 04:00 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MB

Burning down Atlanta was just the beginning, Sherman hunts the confederates at every turn. The country is in turmoil and Lincoln has just been shot dead, everyone must come to together to stabilize the nation. Find out more at https://fight-the-fate.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

William Tecumseh Sherman - Part I

September 23, 2019 22:27 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MB

Before burning down the entire plantation south just for a victory, Sherman enjoyed his lifestyle in Georgia and South Carolina. At first he sympathized with slave owners, but when William hears that Confederates are planning to destroy the Union, It is his priority to get in on the American Civil War. Find out more at https://fight-the-fate.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

S2E4 - William Tecumseh Sherman - Part I

September 23, 2019 22:27 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MB

Before burning down the entire plantation south just for a victory, Sherman enjoyed his lifestyle in Georgia and South Carolina. At first he sympathized with slave owners, but when William hears that Confederates are planning to destroy the Union, It is his priority to get in on the American Civil War.

S1E1 - William Tecumseh Sherman - Part I

September 23, 2019 22:27 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MB

Before burning down the entire plantation south just for a victory, Sherman enjoyed his lifestyle in Georgia and South Carolina. At first he sympathized with slave owners, but when William hears that Confederates are planning to destroy the Union, It is his priority to get in on the American Civil War. Find out more at https://fight-the-fate.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

The Queens I - Catherine of Aragon

September 11, 2019 18:00 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MB

Another hidden episode has been revealed! It's all about the Queens, Catherine attempts to deliver an heir to the throne, but it's harder than it sounds. Failing to give birth might just doom her to exile, but i guess it's better than getting your head cut off with a dull axe. Find out more at https://fight-the-fate.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

S2E3 - The Queens I - Catherine of Aragon

September 11, 2019 18:00 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MB

Another hidden episode has been revealed! It's all about the Queens, Catherine attempts to deliver an heir to the throne, but it's harder than it sounds. Failing to give birth might just doom her to exile, but i guess it's better than getting your head cut off with a dull axe.

John Rabe - The Rape of Nanking

September 05, 2019 20:42 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MB

A simple German businessman finds himself in the middle of a Chinese massacre. Deciding to stay and help, he builds a safety zone for civilians to take shelter. But safety is never guaranteed. Find out more at https://fight-the-fate.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

S2E2 - John Rabe - The Rape of Nanking

September 05, 2019 20:42 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MB

A simple German businessman finds himself in the middle of a Chinese massacre. Deciding to stay and help, he builds a safety zone for civilians to take shelter. But safety is never guaranteed.

S2E1 - John Noyes - Sex and Silverware

August 21, 2019 20:57 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MB

After realizing that Jesus Christ was alive, John convinced a group of people that they were already living in a new age. Everyone in his community were told they must be free of sin, or face eternal damnation. Featuring Music From - The Insides Find out more at https://fight-the-fate.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

John Noyes - Sex and Silverware

August 21, 2019 20:57 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MB

After realizing that Jesus Christ was alive, John convinced a group of people that they were already living in a new age. Everyone in his community were told they must be free of sin, or face eternal damnation. Featuring Music From - The Insides Find out more at https://fight-the-fate.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Kent State Massacre

August 08, 2019 22:01 - 1 hour - 57.3 MB

President Nixon promised he would bring an end to the Vietnam War, then he invaded Cambodia. The country was upset, and students protested across college campuses. Kent State just happened to be the program to host a horrible tragedy. Find out more at https://fight-the-fate.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

S1E20 - Kent State Massacre

August 08, 2019 22:01 - 1 hour - 57.3 MB

President Nixon promised he would bring an end to the Vietnam War, then he invaded Cambodia. The country was upset, and students protested across college campuses. Kent State just happened to be the program to host a horrible tragedy.

Fred Hampton and the Black Panther Party

July 31, 2019 22:04 - 1 hour - 57.9 MB

The Black Panthers try to make their communities a better place for all people, no matter what color they were. Fred Hampton rises through the ranks of the party, but the police were hell bent on neutralizing the threat. Find out more at https://fight-the-fate.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

S1E19 - Fred Hampton and the Black Panther Party

July 31, 2019 22:04 - 1 hour - 57.9 MB

The Black Panthers try to make their communities a better place for all people, no matter what color they were. Fred Hampton rises through the ranks of the party, but the police were hell bent on neutralizing the threat.