Episodes

Oct. 17, 2024

79: Rotten Ranavalona

Delve into the twisted tales of Queen Ranavalona I with me in the latest episode of Rotten to the Core! Discover the truth behind the 'Mad Queen of Madagascar' and the lessons her story holds for us today.  See Privacy Poli…
July 8, 2024

78: Jerry Lee Lewis "Whole lot of Rotten Going On"

Scandal. Fame. Controversy. Dive into the life of Jerry Lee Lewis. Let’s discover the shocking truths behind his music career and personal life, from controversial marriages to fleeing from the IRS, this episode has it all. …
June 24, 2024

77: Mao Zedong

Have you ever wondered how a young boy grows up to become a controversial communist leader? Join us on this week's episode of Rotten to the Core as we delve into the life and controversial legacy of Mao Zedong, history’s mos…
June 18, 2024

76: Pride Special: Matthew Shepard

🏳️‍🌈 On this Pride Special episode, we reflect on Matthew Shepard's story and its impact on the continued fight against hate. Join me in remembering and advocating for a world filled with love and acceptance. As well as see …
June 11, 2024

75: Allison Mack

Magic mirror on the wall, who is the most Rotten one of all? From her glory days on ‘Smallville’ to the sinister secrets of NXIVM—join us as we unravel the twisted story of Allison Mack. Learn valuable lessons from her downf…
June 2, 2024

74: Idi Amin

The man in our lesson today, Idi Amin, wasn’t only a rotten dictator; he was a literal cannibal, and one of his favorite ways to have his enemies killed was with a hammer to the head. Sadly to say, the hammer was one of the …
May 27, 2024

73: Pol Pot

The man in our lesson today, Pol Pot, was a Cambodian dictator communist who orchestrated the Cambodian genocide of over two million humans. No one was safe under his leadership. It didn’t matter if you were Christian, non-r…
May 20, 2024

72: David Berkowitz

All dogs bark, who would ever think that there was something nefarious behind their cute little faces? David Berkowitz, that’s who! He murdered six people and wounded seven others with a gun in New York City in 1977, and it …
May 13, 2024

71: Madame Delphine LaLaurie

I first heard about Madame LaLaurie from American Horror Story Coven, my favorite season. Played by Kathy Bates, she gave the character depth and eventually some humanity. There was even a point when I felt sympathy for the …
May 5, 2024

70: Slobodan Milosevic

Today’s lesson is about a man you’ve probably never heard of. He is yet another failed dictator who committed countless crimes against humanity and died before he could face judgment, Slobodan Milosevic, The Butcher of the B…
April 28, 2024

69: Dr. Josef Mengele

We have covered devils, monsters, kings, queens, and even a witch or two. But one thing we haven’t learned about is an angel…an Angel of Death, that is. That was the nickname of one of the cruelest doctors in all of history,…
April 22, 2024

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, …
April 15, 2024

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. Q…
April 8, 2024

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 …
March 31, 2024

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 e…
March 25, 2024

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 a…
March 18, 2024

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 art…
March 10, 2024

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 e…
March 3, 2024

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…
Feb. 25, 2024

Episode 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…
Feb. 19, 2024

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…
Feb. 10, 2024

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 s…
Feb. 4, 2024

57: Roald Dahl: Roald the Rotten

We all know the work of Roald Dahl He 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…
Jan. 29, 2024

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 …