Rotten to the Core

58: John Dillinger

Humans are always looking for someone to admire. Sometimes, it’s a god, a celebrity, or someone influential from the past. I look up to Saint Dolly Parton and Eartha Kitt. During the Great Depression, there were some movie stars who garnered attention, but the real stars of the time were gangsters! We’ve learned about several of them already, but the biggest, baddest of them all was John Dillinger, the most famous bank robber in U.S. history. He not only robbed over twenty-four banks, but he also stole the hearts of the world, too…aside from maybe J. Edgar Hoover, who created a task force to find him. Let’s peer into the past and see what we can learn from the rotten & handsome man, John Dillinger.https://www.blacklabelpodcasting.com/show/rotten/

57: Roald Dahl: Roald the Rotten

We all know the work of Roald DahlHe gave the world characters like Willy Wonka and, my personal favorite, Matilda. But from the same mind came child killing witches and, more notoriously, Trunchbull. His writings are often accompanied with sadness suffering, and often paint women in an unflattering light, aside from Miss Honey.Let's take a peek beyond the pages of another famous children's author, and find out why his own wife dubbed him Rolled the Rotten, a more than well deserved nickname.Visit us online at: Rotten to the CoreSupport the show at http://Patreon.com/itsrottentothecore

56: Henry Ford: The Dark Side of an Automotive Icon

Experience the fascinating and controversial life of Henry Ford in this eye-opening lesson. Discover how Ford revolutionized the automotive industry with his innovative assembly line, allowing for the mass production of the iconic Model T. Learn about his groundbreaking decision to pay workers a minimum wage and reduce their work hours, which transformed the lives of many and changed the structure of society. But behind the scenes, Ford's dark side is revealed, as he harbored racist and anti-Semitic beliefs. Uncover his connection to Adolf Hitler and the Nazis, and his brutal treatment of union organizers.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!

55: The Rise and Fall of Harvey Weinstein: A Rotten Lesson in Power and Abuse

In this episode, we delve into the dark and disturbing story of Harvey Weinstein, a once powerful and influential film producer whose reign of terror came crashing down. We explore the real-life horrors that women faced at the hands of this monster and how they ultimately found the strength to stand up and fight back. From his rise to power in the entertainment industry to his downfall and subsequent legal battles, we uncover the shocking truth behind Weinstein's actions.Support the show on Patreon. Visit us online.

54: Billy the Kid

Some of our lessons were about people who were born rotten; others were made rotten due to some trauma they endured.Today’s lesson is about a young man whom I believe was rotten because it was the only way he knew how to live.Nevertheless, I feel that there is a lesson we can learn from the life of Billy the Kid.Let’s find out what it is!Support the show on Patreon. Visit us online.

53: Jimmy SaVILE

Discover the shocking truth about a familiar face from UK television in this gripping episode of Rotten to the Core. Join host Joshua Waters as he delves into the life of Jimmy Savile, a beloved TV personality and DJ who hid a dark secret. Learn how Seville's charitable contributions masked his predatory nature and the devastating impact he had on countless children. From his rise to fame to the shocking revelations after his death, this episode uncovers the truth about a man who used his power and influence to hide his misdeeds.Support the show on Patreon. Visit us online.Podcasts you heard in this episode:True Crime Larceny The Hidden Staircase

52: Leopold II

Racial injustice is an ever-looming shadow that clings to our world. It has been happening since the first of mankind gained sentience and even with all of the time and history to learn better. Ignorance and racism still exist.We are all of one Earth, and it sickens me that imaginary lines that have been created to divide us from one another.There have been countless people throughout history and today who feel the opposite, and we’ve covered some of them here.Today’s lesson is about the deadliest king in all of history, and that’s saying something.His crimes against humanity are on par with that of Hitler, but I had never heard about him.His name was King Leopold II, and he was the King of Belgium from 1865 to 1909. During that time, he was responsible for the murder of over ten million people in the Congo Free State, and it made him the richest man in the world during his lifetime.Grab those lanterns, and let’s learn about how money is the root of all evil.Support the show at http://Patreon.com/itsrottentothecoreVisit us online at: Rotten to the CoreEpisode Sponsor:Head to FACTORMEALS.com/Rotton50 and use code Rotton50 to get 50% off!

51: Gandhi

Violence is defined as “behavior involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill someone or something. Even when someone takes a personal stance against violence, there are still many other ways to cause harm.While he certainly isn’t the worst person we’ve covered, Mohandas Gandhi wasn’t a saint either, even though there are many who say otherwise.It is true he did a great many things to help others during his lifetime, but we know history is never so black and white.Our lesson today is about the life of Gandhi and the rotten things he did and said that still cause strife to this day.itsrottentothecore.com

50: Al Capone: Yeah, See

I like to think of myself as a wise guy; by wise, I mean I can spot a rotten person from a mile away on a foggy day with my eyes closed.Yeah, see! There is one right there!I didn’t have to look hard to find the man in today's lesson. There have been books, shows, movies, and everything else you can imagine about his life of crime and the hard time he served.Al Capone was a notorious mob boss who ran Chicago and had the police in his back pocket.He was eventually caught due to tax evasion, but not for all of the rotten things he did!Let’s learn about the life and crimes of one of history's most famous mobsters and find out if he was rotten to the core or if it was just untreated syphilis!Magic mirror on the wall, who is the most rotten one of all?Episode Sponsor:Go to HelloFresh.com/rottenfree and use code rottenfree for FREE breakfast for life!Find us on all podcasting platforms Rotten to the CoreSupport the show at http://Patreon.com/itsrottentothecoreVisit us online at: Rotten to the Core

49: L. Ron Hubbard: Don’t Take Me To Your Leader

I have my fair share of knowledge on cults, The cult of Henry Cavil, Gaga, and Dollyisms. I also live in Indiana, after all, the birthplace of the Jim Jones cult, the People’s Temple.Alas, we aren’t here to learn about him today. I have another cult leader who I believe was just as rotten, only a lot better at hiding the crimes….eventually.He is the man responsible for the cult, I mean the Church of Scientology, and all thanks to a book, L. Ron Hubbard.Boy, it doesn’t take much to start a cult…and that’s terrifying.Find us on all podcasting platforms [Rotten to the Core](https://link.chtbl.com/Rotten "‌")Support the show at [http://Patreon.com/itsrottentothecore](http://patreon.com/itsrottentothecore "‌")Visit us online at: [Rotten to the Core](https://www.itsrottentothecore.com/ "‌")