Rotten to the Core

68: King Henry VIII

We all have egos, but the ego of a true king is unparalleled. It can be dangerous, reckless, and often deadly. This is especially true if you were one of his wives.King Henry VIII was a terrible king who used manipulation, intimidation, and England's money to nearly bankrupt his kingdom. Along the way, he killed thousands of people, including two of his wives.Let's take a closer look at his history and learn about the life of this rotten man.Magic Mirror on the wall, who it the most rotten one of all?Find us on all podcasting platforms Rotten to the CoreSupport the show at http://Patreon.com/itsrottentothecoreVisit us online at: Rotten to the Core

67: Bloody Mary

Bloody Mary, Bloody Mary, Bloody Mary!The story of Bloody Mary has become a popular legend. She is often depicted as a vengeful spirit named Mary who haunts people who say her name three times while looking into a mirror.Queen Mary I was the first ruling Queen of England. She was a devout Catholic and wanted to restore Catholicism in England, which had become Protestant under her father, King Henry VIII.She was determined to achieve this goal by any means necessary, including burning Protestants at the stake if they refused to convert to her faith.This earned her the nickname "Bloody Mary.”Let's look at the life legend of Bloody Mary and uncover the secrets she keeps in her mirror.Magic Mirror on the wall, who is the most rotten one of all?

66: Adolf Eichmann

I absolutely love planning and organizing events. I take great pride in being able to control every aspect of the process and bring my vision to life. I am a stickler for efficiency and always aim to find the most effective way to execute my plans. I leave no stone unturned and always have backup plans in place, just in case something unexpected happens.It never occurred to me that there was a dark side to planning, and our lesson today is about a man named Adolf Eichmann, who helped Hitler streamline the Holocaust by making concentration camps more efficient killing machines.Let’s learn how an innocent child could grow into one of the deadliest planners in history.Magic Mirror on the wall, who is the most rotten one of all?

65: Timothy McVeigh

Timothy McVeigh, the topic for our lesson today was what my biggest fear for my adult life would be: a man who grew up in a rural town, with his grandma as one of his only friends, who turned into a horribly rotten man and eventually hurt a lot of innocent people.He is responsible for the deadliest act of domestic terrorism in U.S. history, and today, we will learn all about his life, find out what inspired him, and hopefully, learn something from him that we can use to better the world. Let’s go!Magic mirror on the wall, who is the most rotten one of all?Support the show at http://Patreon.com/itsrottentothecoreVisit us online at: Rotten to the Core

64: Fidel Castro

Our lesson today is about a spoiled bully brat of a boy who grew to become the dictator of Cuba and was responsible for the deaths of tens of thousands of his people. He may have wanted the best for his people, but he went about getting it in every wrong way imaginable. So, let's refer to my mirror and learn all about the life of Fidel Castro—our Rotten Man of the Week. Magic mirror on the wall, who is the most rotten one of all? 

63: Pablo Picasso

In this lesson, we will delve into the life of a man who held some troubling beliefs about women.As we peel back the layers of his story, we'll uncover some shocking truths about his treatment of his family.Despite his artistic brilliance, his loved ones were seen as nothing more than suffering muses who existed solely to inspire his creative masterpieces.Get ready to discover the rotten side of a celebrated artist, Pablo Picasso.Magic mirror on the wall, who is the most rotten one of all?Support the show on Patreon.Visit me online.

62: Marquis de Sade

If there is one thing I loathe, it's entitlement! I am happy to assist you with anything, but when someone demands and expects it, you can see yourself out!The villainous character in our lesson today is the embodiment of entitlement and the originator of sadism - the Marquis de Sade!Get it, Sade, Sadism! Here my Baptist traumatized butt just thought it was from Satan!I never imagined sadism was born from a spoiled aristocratic man-child!We should have known!Magic mirror on the wall, who is the most rotten one of all?Support the show at http://Patreon.com/itsrottentothecoreVisit us online at: Rotten to the CoreEpisode Sponsor: Head to Factormeals.com/rotten50 and use code ROTTEN50 to get 50% OFF.

61: Dr. Satan

Do not shed any tears for the devil, for he is not real. The true embodiment of wickedness resides within the human heart and is shown to us by my magical mirror.The man in our lesson today was so vile that he was given the nickname Dr. Satan. But even the devil wasn't as cruel and conniving as this man.Throughout his life, he engaged in deceitful, fraudulent, and violent behavior, leading up to his untimely demise by guillotine.Although it may have been the conclusion of his tale, let's uncover the valuable lessons we can learn from the rotten life of Dr. Marcel Petiot.Magic mirror on the wall, who is the most rotten one of all?Support the show at http://Patreon.com/itsrottentothecoreVisit us online at: Rotten to the Core

60: Albert Einstein

E equals MC squared, but Albert Einstein's actions made him equal to or greater than Rotten!As I gazed into Albert's life, the phrase "ignorance is bliss" kept popping into my head, but I quickly realized that bliss doesn't teach us much.We can learn a lot from one of the greatest minds of all time, even from his mistakes.No, I’m not talking about his hair or preference for open-toed leather sandals.I am determined to gain a clear understanding of his character and how he treated his loved ones.So I'll do what the government did after he died and take a slice out of his prefrontal cortex and see what rotten things lay hidden.Magic mirror on the wall, who is the most rotten one of all?Support the show at http://Patreon.com/itsrottentothecoreVisit us online at: Rotten to the Core

59: Kim Il-sung

It’s no surprise that we know a dictator here on Rotten when we see one. This is a special one in the fact that he passed his title to his son and now his grandson, who is the current leader of North Korea! They’ve convinced their subjects that they are basically gods and don’t have brown stars or even need to defecate!They’ve kept much of their deeds hidden, so let’s see if my magic mirror can see what is forbidden in the life and dictatorship of Kim Il-Sung!Visit me online.