On a May morning in 1994, a cargo plane touched down in Goma, Zaire—its cargo not food or medicine for a starving region, but mortar shells, ammunition, and one of the masterminds of genocide. This was no accident. Behind Rwanda’s killing fields lay an international supply chain of weapons, money, and political cover—stretching from Paris to London to Tel Aviv.In this final episode of our series on the Rwandan genocide, The Dead Icons Podcast uncovers how foreign powers became entangled in mass murder. From France’s secret networks of Françafrique, to British arms dealers laundering shipments through shell companies, to Israeli and Albanian suppliers feeding the militias—this is the hidden story of how the genocide was fueled far beyond Rwanda’s borders.Support the show on Patreon via the link below For enquiries please email thedeadiconsp@gmail.comhttps://linktr.ee/thedeadiconsp
**This episode will contain depictions of violence and sexual assault that some listeners may find disturbing**The President is dead and the Prime Minister has been murdered. At last the tinder box has been lit for what would become one of the most brutal and violent episodes in human historyIf you are enjoying this series consider supporting the podcast on Patreon or if you want to keep up to date with everything related to the podcast you can do so at the link below.For enquiries please email: thedeadiconsp@gmail.comlinktr.ee/thedeadiconsp
Imagine growing up in a country that is designed to keep you down. Not just segregated but where the entire apparatus of the government is engineered with revenge in mind. Revenge for crimes you didn't even commit. From a time where you weren't even born. This was life for the Tutsi people in Rwanda through the 70s and 80s. But for those who had escaped, things weren't much better. In the dusty refugee camps of neighbouring Uganda, a generation was coming of age bitter and resentful of what had been taken from them. They plotted and planned for a day when they could take back what was rightfully theirs.When they finally decided to take action, it would spark a brutal civil war within Rwanda and would set the scene for one of the greatest tragedies of all time.
This week marks the 31st anniversary of the Rwandan Genocide. Where over the course of 100 days almost 1 million people were killed in some of the most brutal and heart wrenching circumstances. The violence swept the country like a plague leaving very few areas untouched. But how did it get to this. In this first episode of our series on this tragic event, we look at the colonial roots of the violence. How European ideas on race and ethnicity would have a long lasting and fatal effect on the country and it's people.
In the first episode of the new mini series on Purdue Pharma, we look at the family behind one of the greatest drug epidemics in history. The Sackler family bought the lowly Purdue-Frederick and turned it into one of the most powerful and lucrative companies in the world. Sean is joined by Aidan Doyle and Joseph Murphy to talk through the ugly truth of the family behind the creation of OxyContin.
On the final episode of this series of The Dead Icons Podcast. We look at the collusion between Purdue Pharma, the World Health Organisation, and the US Government. We talk about how the governing bodies in charge of protecting the public failed in their duty of care. Sean is once again joined by Joe and Aidan to talk through it.
On this episode we will be looking at the company behind the opioid crisis. Purdue Pharma were responsible for the creation, marketing and defending of the drug behind one of the world's deadliest drug epidemics. We'll examine the dubious practices and marketing techniques that allowed Purdue to make immense profits off their drug
***MAIN EPISODE*** On this episode of The Dead Icons Podcast we talk about one of the most influential figures in Irish history and take a deep look at the life of the big fella, Michael Collins. Was he truly the national martyr we make him out to be or was he on the path towards becoming a dictator? Did his political opponents conspire to murder him or was he found out for not having the military expertise that many of the books and films on his life would have you believe? And is there any weight in the claims about his sexual orientation? Sean is joined on this episode by one half of the Political inCorrectors podcast Luke Casserly. You can check out the Political inCorrectors on spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2j00OwUpFes71f1HQaMY8t?si=ef808dc3128e4a1d and on Youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm8yRlXPmFOfkxn3mgsRKKw/about
*SPOILER ALERT* On the very first episode of Those Feckin' Film Fellas, we look at one of the most controversial and misunderstood films of the past 20 years. This week Sean and Aidan delve into the the cultural impact and ask themselves would they start their own FIGHT CLUB.
On this series finale we look at the dark side of Maradona. Prepare to learn about his hilarious run ins with tax man as well as the gut wrenching case of Mavys Alvarez. Lastly the three lads get off the fence about whether or not Diego Armando Maradona should be considered an icon. We hope you enjoy! https://linktr.ee/the_dead_icons_podcast https://patreon.com/TheDeadIconsPodcast?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link !!!!!!If you enjoy the show please consider supporting us!!!!! Your support helps us top create more of these episodes, more often with a more diverse range of guests. It also buys you a PATREON EXCLUSIVE monthly episode.
On this episode of The Dead Icons podcast, we look into the years where the legend of Maradona was born. Join Sean, Joe and David as they discuss the best and the worst of his time in Naples. Be ready to learn about his links to the mafia, his crazy training schedule and how he was betrayed by those who had a duty of care to him. FOLLOW US ON INSTA @TDI_Podcast
On the third anniversary of his death join us on a captivating journey through the formative years of one of football's greatest legends. Diego Maradona is seen today as one of the greatest footballers to ever grace a football pitch. We delve into Maradona's humble beginnings in the outskirts of Buenos Aires, exploring the streets of Villa Fiorito that molded the man behind the icon. We learn how the hard streets shaped his future and that of those closest to him. We will then look at the beginning of his off field antics in his move to Barcelona. FOLLOW US ON INSTA: @TDI_Podcast
On this episode of The Dead Icons Podcast, Sean speaks with Dr. Stefano Savinelli about HIV and AIDS. Stefano is a Consultant in Infectious Diseases at UCD Centre for experimental Pathogen Host Research. https://linktr.ee/the_dead_icons_podcast
On this episode of TDI spotlight we crack the case of the man behind the greatest threat to European security in over 80 years. Aleksandr Dugin is a political analyst, philosopher, lecturer and espouser of some of the most heinous political beliefs of both Stalin's Soviet Union and Hitler's Nazi Party. So join us because while Putin is busy dealing with the imaginary Fascists in Ukraine were going to take a look at one who may have spent the last 15 years whispering in his ear. Links: Insta: @The_Dead_Icons_Podcast @sean.carey32
On this episode of The Dead Icons Podcast we delve into our first ever conspiracy as we examine the circumstances surrounding the assassination of Malcolm X. What role did government agencies play in his death and were they more responsible than the Nation of Islam who's members have been held as responsible for the killing. Links: Instagram: @The_Dead_Icons_Podcast @sean.carey32 @Eric.Ehigie You can find the Engaging with Eric Podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/show/3f9GPisksVyIR8d3Pf5NIU?si=10c6133084ee4153
On this episode of The Dead Icons Podcast we dive deep into the life of one of the most controversial leaders of the civil rights movement to his followers Malik El Shabazz was an almost messianic figure. Someone who stood up to and fought back against the bitter hatred and oppression faced by the African American community. To his detractors he was a figure who promoted hate and further aggravated racial tensions within the US, which were already teetering on the brink of implosion. As a reformed hustler and pimp he brought his fiery brand of black love and self-defence to the masses with the Black extremist organisation known as The Nation of Islam providing the pulpit. To decide whether or not he deserves to be remembered as an icon Sean is joined by the host of the Engaging with Eric podcast and the co-host of the Political InCorrectors podcast Eric Ehigie. Links: Instagram: @The_Dead_Icons_Podcast @sean.carey32 @Eric.Ehigie You can find the Engaging with Eric Podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/show/3f9GPisksVyIR8d3Pf5NIU?si=10c6133084ee4153
On this episode Sean delves into why it's time for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to get the sack and why he believes the board may not yet agree. After a run of terrible performances the pressure has mounted on both Ole and the Man United board to make a decision to save the clubs season. However incompetence from the club has allowed OGS to limp on for another month and he ay yet survive a little longer. Sean breaks down the reasons he feels that have led to Solskjaers's position becoming untenable, why the club are so reluctant to sack him and who should step in if and when he does lose his job.
The Boys are back with another football episode!!! Sean and David look ahead to the big one between United and Liverpool. They discuss and break down each teams form this season What a combined XI would look like And look to the future of each club Sean also has multiple rants about Steve Bruce.
Dead Icons are back with another Footballing extravaganza! Sean is joined by David again as the lads look back at the first month of Premier League action.
This time Sean talks about why he loves Brentford. What's happening at Arsenal And why he thinks Leicester can finish ahead of Liverpool