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Real Dictators

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Real Dictators is the award-winning podcast that explores the hidden lives of history's tyrants. Hosted by Paul McGann, with contributions from eyewitnesses and expert historians. New episodes available two weeks early for Noiser+ subscribers. You'll also get ad-free listening, early access and exclusive content on shows across the Noiser podcast network. Click the subscription banner at the top of the feed to get started or head to noiser.com/subscriptions For advertising enquiries, email info@adelicious.fm No part of this podcast may be used or reproduced in any manner for the purpose of training artificial intelligence technologies or systems. In accordance with Article 4(3) of the DSM Directive 2019/790, Noiser Ltd expressly reserves this work from the text and data mining exception.

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Recent Episodes

July 14, 2026

Tito Part 5: The Sun King

Paul McGann narrates as Neil Barnett and other experts explore Tito's rise to international celebrity and Yugoslavia's booming economy built on shaky foundations.

July 7, 2026

Tito Part 4: The Marshal Versus Stalin

Historian Christopher Catherwood and author Nicholas O’Shaughnessy discuss Marshal Tito's post-war consolidation of communist rule in Yugoslavia and his intense ideological conflict with Joseph Stalin in this interview.

June 30, 2026

Tito Part 3: The Partisan in the Mountains

Host Paul McGann explores Winston Churchill's mission to rendezvous with Yugoslavian Partisan leader Tito in the mountains during the Nazi invasion, revealing a crucial wartime alliance.

177 total episodes available with 45 transcripts

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What is Real Dictators?: Real Dictators is the award-winning podcast that explores the hidden lives of history's tyrants. Hosted by Paul McGann, with contributions from eyewitnesses and expert historians.

New episodes available two weeks early for Noiser+ subscribers. You'll also get ad-free listening, early access and exclusive content on shows across the Noiser podcast network. Click the subscription banner at the top of the feed to get started or head to noiser.com/subscriptions

For advertising enquiries, email info@adelicious.fm

No part of this podcast may be used or reproduced in any manner for the purpose of training artificial intelligence technologies or systems. In accordance with Article 4(3) of the DSM Directive 2019/790, Noiser Ltd expressly reserves this work from the text and data mining exception.
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates bi-weekly.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 10 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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