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Ambivalent Offenders: Re-Examining History’s Most Questionable Figures

Ambivalent Offenders: Re-Examining History’s Most Questionable Figures

著者： Jamie Poljanac Erin Poljanac & Matt H
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Just like history isn’t all black and white, neither are the people who lived it. So who are the ones living in the grey?


Welcome to Ambivalent Offenders— where we dig into the lives of people who’ve been called a lot of things: villains, scoundrels, monsters, misfits, or just plain morally messy. But were they really as bad as history says… or have they gotten an unfair rap?


In each episode, we unpack the stories, facts, and cultural myths surrounding some of the most questionable (and sometimes misunderstood) figures from the past — all in a tone that’s more friend-at-brunch (according to one listener review) than lecture hall. No dusty textbooks, no moral grandstanding. Just conversational storytelling, questionable behavior, and a little historical tea.


Ultimately, we’re here to do what humans do best: judge the hell out of some pretty interesting people.





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  • Akhenaten, the Heretic Pharaoh of Egypt

    Akhenaten, the Heretic Pharaoh of Egypt
    2025/08/04

    Join hosts Erin, Jamie, and Matt as we unpack the life of the heretic pharaoh who upended centuries of religious practices for a sun disc with hands. Along with his famous wife, Nefertiti, Akhenaten built an entire city from scratch for his new religion, and dragged the whole country along for the ride, whether they liked it or not. Spoiler: they did not. Was he a visionary ahead of his time or just an ancient megalomaniac tyrant with a (literal) god complex? We get into all of it: the high cost of religious reform, the disappearing wives, the unnervingly long skulls.


    Tell us your thoughts! Do you agree with our take? Share your take!

    Support the show

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    If you have a judgement on any of the figures that we have covered (it can be a voice memo or an email that we can read!) or have a recommendation for a historical figure, please contact us at ambivalent.offenders.podcast@gmail.com!
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    1 時間 51 分
  • Yoko Ono, "the So-Called Woman Who Broke Up the Beatles": Part 2

    Yoko Ono, "the So-Called Woman Who Broke Up the Beatles": Part 2
    2025/07/19

    Yoko Ono has long been cast in the shadow of John Lennon—or worse, blamed for breaking up The Beatles. But the truth is far more powerful. In this episode, we dive into Yoko’s groundbreaking solo art career, her fearless activism, and the decades of backlash she endured as a woman, an outsider, and a visionary. From participatory art and peace towers to the biscuit incident and Get Back reappraisals, we unravel the myths and celebrate the legacy of a cultural icon who turned pain into purpose and never stopped creating.

    Tell us your thoughts! Do you agree with our take? Share your take!

    Support the show

    • Instagram
    • Patreon
    • Buy Me a Coffee (one time support)
    • TikTok
    • Show website

    If you have a judgement on any of the figures that we have covered (it can be a voice memo or an email that we can read!) or have a recommendation for a historical figure, please contact us at ambivalent.offenders.podcast@gmail.com!
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    1 時間 23 分
  • Trailer for “Ambivalent Offenders”

    Trailer for “Ambivalent Offenders”
    2025/07/05

    History is rarely black and white—and neither are the people who shape it. *Ambivalent Offenders* explores the lives of controversial historical figures who “live in the grey.” Hosted by twin sisters Jamie and Erin, along with frequent guest co-host Matt, the show blends rich historical research with approachable, conversational storytelling. No lectures—just layered context and a healthy dose of curiosity and fun.

    Tell us your thoughts! Do you agree with our take? Share your take!

    Support the show

    • Instagram
    • Patreon
    • Buy Me a Coffee (one time support)
    • TikTok
    • Show website

    If you have a judgement on any of the figures that we have covered (it can be a voice memo or an email that we can read!) or have a recommendation for a historical figure, please contact us at ambivalent.offenders.podcast@gmail.com!
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    1 分
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