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Episodes
EARLY EPISODE: The Strange Tale of the RB2000
This episode of Lions Led by Donkeys explores the history of the RB-2000 jetpack, tracing its development from early military experiments to a lucrative carnival act.
Lions Led By Robots 32: Full Metal Alchemist Brotherhood: Part 6
Joe and Tom discuss the evolution of MMA, contrasting the pre-McGregor era’s distinct fighting styles with today’s spectacle-driven, grappling-heavy landscape.
EARLY EPISODE: The Battle of Graignes
Hosts Joe and Nate discuss the D-Day airborne landings, focusing on the accidental Battle of Carentan and its connection to Saving Private Ryan.
BONUS EPISODE: The French Wars of Religion: Part 5
This episode of Lions Led by Donkeys covers the Saint Bartholomew's Day Massacre, detailing the brutal slaughter of Huguenots in Paris and the political tensions following the Peace of Saint Germain.
EARLY EPISODE: Operation August Storm
This episode of Lions Led by Donkeys explores Operation August Storm, the Soviet invasion of Manchuria in 1945.
The History of Armenia: The Life and Death of the First Republic: Part 8
This episode of Lions Led by Donkeys explores the 1919 crisis in the First Republic of Armenia, focusing on the warlord Andranik’s controversial…
EARLY EPISODE: South Korea in the Vietnam War
This episode explores South Korea’s significant military involvement in the Vietnam War, driven by President Park Chung-hee’s strategic decision to trade troops for massive American economic aid.
BONUS EPISODE: 2026 Q&A
In this Q&A episode, hosts Joe, Tom, and Nate answer listener questions about favorite historical eras, military command failures, and their guilty pleasures like gas station food.
EARLY EPISODE: The Imjin War: Part 6
This episode of *Lions Led by Donkeys* details the siege of Ulsan during the Imjin War, where starving Japanese defenders resorted to eating horses…
Lions Led By Robots 31: Full Metal Alchemist Brotherhood: Part 5
Hosts Joe and Tom share wild stories, including Joe’s new chest tattoo, a chaotic night at a London gig, and an Armenian wedding with indoor pyrotechnics.
EARLY EPISODE: The Imjin War: Part 5
This episode covers the stalemate phase of the Imjin War, detailing the brutal Japanese siege of Jinju and the subsequent massacre of its defenders.
The History of Armenia: The Life and Death of the First Republic: Part 7
This episode covers the collapse of order in the First Republic of Armenia in 1919, as Turkish-backed partisans seize control of Nakhchivan.
EARLY EPISODE: The Imjin War: Part 4
Hosts Joe, Tom, and Nate discuss their chaotic travel experiences before continuing their Imjin War series.
BONUS: The French Wars of Religion: Part 4
This episode covers the resumption of the French Wars of Religion, highlighting the brutality of massacres and the Catholic view of religious toleration as a threat to the "body politic.