Lions Led By Donkeys Podcast
Episodes
Episode 303 - The Boxer Rebellion Part 3: Old Betsy
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Part 3/5 SUPPORT THE SHOW AND GET THE REST OF THE SERIES RIGHT NOW: https://www.patreon.com/lionsledbydonkeys BUY JOE'S BOOK: https://www.amazon.com...
Episode 302 - The Boxer Rebellion Part 2: Eunuch Fumes
10 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Part 2/5 Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/lionsledbydonkeys
*Preview* Operation Flipper
10 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is a preview. For the full episode become a supporter on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/100085482?pr=true Joe, tom, and Nate talk about ...
Episode 301 - The Boxer Rebellion Part 1: Unbeatable Army of Ultra Nerds
03 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Imperial powers of Europe and Japan humiliate China until they create an uprising of magical martial artists who are terrified of period blood. ...
Episode 300 - Orde Wingate and the Chindits: Part 2
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The conclusion to the story of a boy and his Chindits. SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.patreon.com/lionsledbydonkeys BUY JOE'S BOOK: https://www.amaz...
*PREVIEW* Lions Led By Robots Presents: Pacific Rim
25 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is a preview, for the entire episode support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/99164054?pr=true
INVISIBLE WAR is Now Available!
24 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Buy the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Invisible-War-Military-Sci-Fi-Undying-ebook/dp/B0CQ6BH6BD/ref=sr_1_1?crid=K3BFMO2K65MB&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.xI...
*PREVIEW* Himmler Was A Weird Little Freak (Live In London)
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is a preview. For the entire episode support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/98815412?pr=true
Episode 299 - Orde Wingate and the Chindits: Part 1
18 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.patreon.com/lionsledbydonkeys Orde Wingate was an insane person who thought exercise would cure malaria, wore a necklac...
Episode 298 - The Insane Corruption of the Union Army During the US Civil War
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Union soldiers may have marched off to fight for the right side of the war but that didn't mean that every contractor and General in the north wasn't ...
*PREVIEW* Sharpes Sword
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is a preview. For the entire episode support us via Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/posts/bonus-sharpe-8-98013118
Episode 297 - The History of Fragging and the Case of Alberto Martinez
04 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joe and Nate explore the history of Fragging in the US military and the case of Alberto Martinez, a soldier who almost certainly killed two officers d...
*PREVIEW* The Voyage of the Damned Live in London
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is a preview of our first ever live show. For the whole thing, become a supporter of our show via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/live-sh...
Episode 296- The Battle Of The Three Kings
28 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Once upon a time the King of Portugal started a war that went so badly it collapsed his dynasty and killed three different kings all at once. BUY JO...
*PREVIEW* Lions Led By Robots 4: Child Pit Fighting
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is a preview of an bonus episode. To listen to the entire thing go support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/lionsledbydonkeys
Episode 295 - The Satsuma Rebellion Part 2: Imperial Goon Cave
21 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The conclusion to the Satsuma Rebellion! SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.patreon.com/lionsledbydonkeys SOURCES: Andrew Gordon. A History of Modern J...
Episode 294 - The Satsuma Rebellion Part 1: Dutch Kabuki
14 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The heroic story of how Samurai Warlord Saigo Takamori rose up against the changing of the times. But actually, it wasn't really about that at all. S...
*PREVIEW* Waterloo (1970)
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is a preview, to listen to the entire episode support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/96076514?pr=true Once upon a time thous...
Episode 293 - Operation Lam Son 719
07 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joe and Nate talk about the time South Vietnam attempted to invade Laos. It did not go well. SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.patreon.com/lionsledbydonk...
Episode 292 - The Defense of the Great Wall
01 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chinese soldiers defended the Great Wall of China armed with swords, axes, and martial arts....in the 1930s SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.patreon.com...
*PREVIEW* Lions Led By Robots 3: Sombrero Space Station
25 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is a preview for the whole episode follow the link below and support the show: https://www.patreon.com/lionsledbydonkeys
Episode 291 - The Christmas Truce
24 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Once upon a time enemies put aside their differences to collectively ignore their officers orders. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/lionsle...
*PREVIEW* The 761st Black Panthers
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is a preview of a patreon exclusive episode. Get the entire episode here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/94870719?pr=true
Episode 290 - The Divine Wind
17 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You've heard of the Kamikaze. Now learn about where they got their name. Sources: https://www.ancient-origins.net/ancient-places-asia/kamikaze-00...
Episode 289 - Eugene Bullard. The Coolest Man to Ever Live
10 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Circus performer, champion boxer, first ever African American combat pilot, club owner, Jazz artist, and spy. Eugene Bullard was one of the coolest me...
*PREVIEW* Napoleon (2023)
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is a preview. For the full episode become a supporter of the show: https://www.patreon.com/posts/94082033?pr=true *LIVE SHOW TICKETS* Night one:...
Episode 288 - The Beslan School Siege: Part 2
03 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
*CONTENT WARNING* The conclusion to the Beslan School Siege *LIVE SHOW TICKETS* Night one: https://bigbellycomedy.club/event/lions-led-by-donkeys-li...
*PREVIEW* Lions Led By Robots Episode 2
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is a preview episode for access to the whole thing go here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/93669478
Episode 287 - The Beslan School Siege: Part 1
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is the story of how Chechen Terrorists and the Russian state joined forces to create the worst school attack of all time. SUPPORT THE SHOW: http...
Episode 286 - The Death of Captain James Cook
19 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Captain Cook shows up in the Hawaiian Islands and pisses off the entire population ending in the funniest possible outcome. Support the show: https:...
*Preview* Sharpe's Battle
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is a preview for the whole episode go here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/bonus-sharpe-7-93002822
Episode 285 - The American Invasion of Quebec
12 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Before Benedict Arnold became the world's most famous traitor, he tried to invade Canada, it went about as well as you'd expect. Support the show: h...
Episode 284 - The Fenian Raids
05 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Once upon a time Irish-Americans thought it would be a good idea to invade Canada from the US. It did not go well. CORRECTION: Andrew Johnson* EDIT:...
*Preview* The Dumb Story of the Littoral Combat Ship
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is a preview episode, for the whole thing go here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/bonus-episode-of-92144860
Episode 283 - The Battle of Stalingrad: Part 5
29 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The conclusion to our Battle of Stalingrad series! Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/lionsledbydonkeys Last chance to preorder some merch: ...
Episode 282 - The Battle of Stalingrad: Part 4
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Part 4/5 of the Battle of Stalingrad! Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/lionsledbydonkeys Pre order some merch: https://llbdmerch.com/produc...
*Preview* Lions Led By Robots Episode 1
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is a preview, for the full episode become a patreon supporter here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/91202542?pr=true The first episode of our new...
Episode 281 - The Battle of Stalingrad: Part 3
15 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Part 3 of 5 of our battle of stalingrad series. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/lionsledbydonkeys get some merch! https://www.patreon.com...
*Preview* Sharpe's Gold
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is a preview. For the full episode go here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/90824623?pr=true
Episode 280 - The Battle of Stalingrad: Part 2
08 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The horrors beyond human comprehension continue! Part 2/5 Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/lionsledbydonkeys Sources: David Glantz. Stali...
*PREVIEW* Pete Ellis, The Drunken Madman Who Revolutionized Amphibious Warfare
06 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
*This is a preview of a bonus episode. If you want to listen to the whole thing, support the show on Patreon* https://www.patreon.com/lionsledbydonke...
The Legion For Armenia Fund
01 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
https://www.patreon.com/posts/90133415 In late September 2023, Azerbaijan invaded what was left of the Republic of Nagorno-Karabakh/Artsakh after sta...
Episode 279 - The Battle of Stalingrad: Part 1
01 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The story of one of the most horrific battles in all of human history. Part 1/5 Support the show, get the entire series right now: https://www.patreo...
Episode 278 - The Homestead Strike
24 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Striking factory workers hold off an attempted amphibious invasion launched by Pinkertons with guns, bombs, and fire ships. Support the show: https:/...
*PREVIEW* Master And Commander
23 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is a preview. For the entire episode go here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/89709631?pr=true Tom and Joe watch Master and Commander, otherwise k...
Episode 277 - The United Red Army of Japan
17 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The terror group the United Red Army was born out of the fires of the anti imperialist student movement of japan but rapidly turned into a death cult....
*Preview* The Philadelphia Experiment
17 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is just a preview. Get the whole thing here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/bonus-episode-65864515 Joe is joined by Sarah of It Came From...
Episode 276 - The Life and Death of the Submarine Surcouf
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A badly designed submarine becomes the face of the french navy while accidently doing everything it can to convince people that the crew might be nazi...
*PREVIEW* The Gang Reads a Porno
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
*this is a preview. to get the full episode support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/88848996?pr=true A few weeks ago Tom made a pa...
Episode 275 - The Red Army Faction Part 4: The Body as a Weapon
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the final episode of the series, we learn about the run-up to, and aftermath of, the Deutscher Herbst, or "German Autumn" of 1977. In two months in...
*Preview* Operation Urgent Fury
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is a preview, get the whole episode here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/bonus-episode-83890971 The US invents a reason to invade the tiny island...
Episode 274 - The Red Army Faction Part 3: Andreas Peterson Tells You To Clean Your Room
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we cover the early- to mid-1970s bombing campaigns of the Red Army Faction, also known as the Baader-Meinhof gang, and some of the......
Episode 273 - The Red Army Faction Part 2: Bring Me My Chicken
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's part 2 of our 4-part series on the Red Army Faction, in which Tom takes the lead to explain to Joe the story of 1960s German left-wing militants,...
*PREVIEW* Lions Led by Donkeys Q&A: Volume 1
18 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We've decided to answer your questions. We chose from a list and assembled the cast of Joe, Nate, and Tom to do our best to give honest feedback... or...
Episode 272- The Red Army Faction Part 1: Coca Cola Blood
13 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tom takes the wheel for another series. This time the Red Army Faction, a German left wing terror group funded by bank robberies and fueled by chain s...
*Preview* The USS William D Porter
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is a preview, for the whole episode get access here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/bonus-episode-d-60639257 What if you sucked so badly at your ...
Episode 271 - The Battle Of Saipan
06 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
US Marines and Soldiers invade the fortress island of Saipan and end up hating each other almost as much as the Japanese. Support the show: https://...
*Preview* 12 Strong
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Joe, Francis, and Shocks watch the 2018 film, 12 Strong which comes out looking even more ridiculous as few years later. Get the entire episode here:...
Episode 270- Operation Paul Bunyan
30 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Joe, Nate, and Tom talk about the time the US and North Korea almost went to war over a poplar tree. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/lions...
Episode 269 - Chuckie Taylor. The Nerd Turned War Criminal
23 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone has heard of Charles Taylor, the brutal dictator of Liberia. This is the story of his son, Chuckie Taylor, an American born nerd turned head ...
*Preview* The Toyota War
21 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Get the whole episode on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/posts/bonus-toyota-war-49241965 Muammar Gaddafi invades Chad with one of the most powerful ...
Episode 268 - The Battle of Adrianople
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Bad customs officers cause an uprising so bad it contributes to the fall of rome. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/lionsledbydonkeys Sourc...
*Preview* Sharpe's Honour
16 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Get the whole episode and tons of other bonus content here: https://www.patreon.com/lionsledbydonkeys Joe, Francis, and Shocks discover that Sharpe i...
Episode 267: The Fall of Singapore Part 2: Surrendering to a Bluff
09 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The conclusion to the fall of singapore series! Correction: The repulse and prince of wales were not sunk by carrier based aircraft. Rather they wer...
*Preview* The Time Muammar Gaddafi Recruited a Chicago Street Gang
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Get the entire episode here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/bonus-time-gang-85400339 Once upon a time the dictator of Libya, Muammar Gaddafi, attempt...
Episode 267 - The Fall of Singapore Part 1: The Kiwi Weeb
02 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Joe, Tom, and Nate talk about the most embarrasing allied defeat of WWII Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/lionsledbydonkeys Pre Order Your ...
Episode 266 - The Toledo War
25 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Michigan, led by a 22 year old governor, invades Ohio to claim Toledo. PRE ORDER THE SHIRT: https://llbdmerch.com/ SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.pa...
Episode 265 - The Battle Of Adwa
18 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Italy invades Ethiopia, gets churned into a chunky, sauce-like liquid. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/lionsledbydonkeys Sources: Raym...
Episode 264 - The Battle of Nicopolis
11 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Crusaders attempt to drive the Ottomans out of the Balkans. It does not go well. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/lionsledbydonkeys Sou...
Episode 263 - The Madness of Francisco Macías Nguema
04 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
*CONTENT WARNING* Joe and Tom discuss The Madness of Francisco Macías Nguema, a dictator nicknamed The Pol Pot of Africa. Support the show: https:/...
Episode 262 - The Nez Perce War
28 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A group of Native Americans launch one of the longest fighting retreats in North American military history in order to escape genocide at the hands of...
Episode 261 - The USS Thresher
21 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The story of the most deadly submarine disaster in American history. Support the show and get episodes like this a week before everyone else, plus bo...
Episode 260 - The Battle of Crecy
14 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A blind man tries to charge a line of English longbowmen. It ends exactly like you think it does. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/lionsled...
Episode 259 - The Taiping Rebellion Part 4: The Heavenly King Has A Tummy Ache
07 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The conclusion to the saga of the Taiping Rebellion! Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/lionsledbydonkeys
Episode 258 - The Taiping Rebellion Part 3: The Chicken King
30 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Trouble in the heavenly kingdom! part 3/4 Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/lionsledbydonkeys
Episode 257 - The Taiping Rebellion Part 2: Working in the Dog Blood Factory
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Taiping rebellion spreads and the rebels create the world's weirdest gunpowder Part 2/4 Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/lionsledbydonk...
Episode 256 - The Taiping Rebellion Part 1: Jesus Christ's Little Brother
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A man fails a civil service exam, loses his goddamn mind, and leads China into the deadliest civil war in human history. Part 1/4 Support the show: h...
Episode 255 - The Battle of Carrahae
09 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Crassus attempts to go to war to build his own resume. He ignores everyone's advice and marches his legions into the most predictable defeat on earth....
Episode 254 - Zheng Yi Sao, The Pirate Queen of China
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A sex worker turned pirate queen builds a more powerful navy than the entire navy of China. Support the show! https://www.patreon.com/lionsledbydonke...
Episode 253: The Battle of Hattin
26 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Joe, Tom, and Nate talk about the time that Crusaders forgot that humans need water to live. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/lionsledbydon...
Episode 252 - The Battle of Tannenberg Part 3: The Not So Battle of Tannenberg
19 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The conclusion to the Battle of Tannenberg series Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/lionsledbydonkeys
Episode 251 - The Battle of Tannenberg Part 2: A Wild T Rex Appears
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The story of the battle of tannenberg continues part 2/3 Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/lionsledbydonkeys
Episode 250 - The Battle of Tannenberg Part 1: Deadly German Swamp Ass
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Joe and Nate begin the story of one of the most legendary battles from the beginning of WWI. It is much dumber than you think. Part 1/3 support the ...
Episode 249 - How the US Almost Annexed the Dominican Republic
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Once upon a time the United States came shockingly close to annexing the Dominican Republic. support the show: https://www.patreon.com/lionsledbydon...
Episode 248 - The Night Witches of WWII
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Joe, Nate, and Tom talk about the Soviet all woman night bomber unit of WWII that terrorized the Nazis and pissed off Soviet men. support the show: ...
Episode 247 - The Wooden Nazi Jet Made for Kids
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Joe is joined by Nate to talk about the time the Nazis built a death trap out of wood and thought it would be perfect for the Hitler Youth. Correctio...
Episode 246 - The Troubles Part 4
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The conclusion to The Troubles series Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/lionsledbydonkeys Listen to the Beneath The Skin Podcast: https:...
Episode 245 - The Troubles Part 3
29 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tom continues to take Joe through the history of the Troubles in Northern Ireland. During this episode we talk about Bloody Sunday and how and why nob...
Episode 244 - The Troubles Part 2
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tom continues to take Joe through the history of the Troubles. In this episode we cover the famine, independence, the Anglo-Irish Treaty, partition, ...
Episode 243 - The Troubles Part 1
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tom O'Mahony (@gotitatguineys)Host of the Beneath The Skin Podcast takes Joe on a trip through The Troubles of Northern Ireland. Part 1/4 Support t...
Episode 242 - Combat Of The 30
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Joe is once again joined by the show's producer Nate to talk about how in the middle of a stagnated war, two teams of knights got together to kill eac...
Episode 241 - The Bay of Pigs Invasion
02 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Joe is joined by producer Nate (@inthesedeserts)to talk about the time the CIA attempted to invade cuba with a handful of guys and some repurposed fis...
Episode 240 - King Philip's War Part 3: The Hungry March
27 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The horrible conclusion to King Philip’s War Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/lionsledbydonkeys Sources: Lisa Brooks. Our Beloved Kin J...
Episode 239 - King Philips War Part 2: A Pocket Full of Grapes
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The war finally starts and the colonial authorities immediately make everything much worse. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/lionsledbydonk...
Episode 238 - King Phillip's War Part 1: That Isn't How Dead Bodies Work
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The little known story of the most apocalyptic war in American History. Part 1/3 Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/lionsledbydonkeys Source...
Episode 237 - The Dumb Life and Dumber Death of the Battleship Yamato
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
the Empire of Japan built the largest battleship the world had ever seen and then decided to use it in the dumbest way possible. Support the show: h...
Episode 236 - The Bob Semple Tank
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Once upon a time New Zealand made their own tank. It did not go well. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/lionsledbydonkeys sources: https://...
Episode 235- Otto Skorzeny Part 3: Otto Skorzeny, Mossad Assassin
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Things get weird in the conclusion to the Otto Skorzeny story. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/lionsledbydonkeys
UNLOCKED: Leka I, the Mad Prince of Albania
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The pretender to the Albanian throne and Rhodesia fan boy declares himself king, gets arrested for smuggling guns, and gets in a high speed private pl...
Episode 234 - Otto Skorzeny Part 2: Otto the Hype Man
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Skorzeny launches the mission to rescue Benito Mussolini from a ski resort, it does not go well. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/lionsledb...