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5. The Bay of Pigs
May 31, 2026 · 51 minA man who was right there tells us the tale of one of history’s most notorious military failures. Castro’s former lover is given a handful of poison capsules and dispatched to Fidel’s hotel. A Havana schoolboy crosses his fingers as the…
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2. Shipwrecked in the Swamps
May 10, 2026 · 53 minCastro wrestles with Marxism and begins another affair. Attempting to reignite the revolution, he swims naked across the US border. At a get-together in Mexico City, he strikes up a rapport with a scruffy Argentine known as “Che”…
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1. Rise of ‘The Crazy One’
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About the show
A sun-soaked island nation known for its music, culture and stunning natural beauty. A shadow war of spies, sabotage and survival. A revolutionary leader turned strongman dictator, beloved by his supporters yet loathed by his enemies.
This is the story of Fidel Castro from cradle to grave and the country he called home.
Welcome to Cuba. Welcome to Fidel Castro: Trouble in Paradise.
Brought to you by award-winning podcasters, Noiser. Narrated by Paul McGann with contributions from eyewitnesses and expert historians. As featured on Real Dictators.
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