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Foiled

Foiled

Devan

From Julius Caesar to the Kennedys, successful assassinations have played a significant role in the course of human civilization. This show isn't about those. Instead, we're looking at failed assassination attempts from throughout history. From near misses to disastrous blunders, these would-be assassinations often still made a major impact. Music by astrofreq from Pixabay.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Foiled episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Foiled for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Foiled episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Foiled - Episode 4: La Noche Septembrina
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09/08/21 • 14 min

Simón Bolívar returned from exile to win the wars for independence in South America. But even with the revolution won and the Spanish gone, his life was still in danger. Part 2 of 2.

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Foiled - Episode 3: A Knife in the Dark
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09/01/21 • 10 min

Simón Bolívar was instrumental in the creation of South America as we know it. But before El Libertador had the chance to lead the continent to independence, he was almost killed in his sleep. Part 1 of 2.

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Foiled - Episode 9: A Forest of Corpses
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10/30/21 • 20 min

Sultan Mehmed II transformed the Ottoman Empire into a superpower. But his reign was very nearly cut short by Dracula. No, really. Happy Halloween!

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Franklin Roosevelt is usually considered one of the greatest American presidents, leading the United States through one of the most tumultuous times of its history. But had one assassin had his way, FDR would not have lived to see the White House.

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Foiled - Episode 0: Introduction
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07/20/21 • 2 min

Foiled is a show where we discuss failed assassination attempts and plots from throughout history. Some of these attempts came astonishingly close to changing the course of human civilization, while others failed miserably. Music by astrofreq from Pixabay.

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Foiled - Episode 10: The Gunpowder Plot
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11/14/21 • 19 min

King James I was one of the most important monarchs of early modern England. He was also the target of one of the most famous assassination attempts in history. Remember, remember the 5th of November!

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Foiled - Episode 8: Loose Lips and British Ships
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10/15/21 • 22 min

In 1776, George Washington was Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army, fighting an uphill battle for independence from Great Britain. All the while, there was a plot being formed against his life that could have ended the revolution before it began.

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Grigori Rasputin survived his first assassination attempt in 1914. But would he be able to survive another? Part 2 of 2.

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Foiled - Episode 6: The Antichrist
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09/23/21 • 14 min

Grigori Rasputin got away with hurting a lot of people throughout his life, partly thanks to the protection he got from the Tsar and Tsarina of Russia. But there were places where even the emperor and empress could not protect him. Part 1 of 2.

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Foiled - Episode 5: Exodus from Paradise
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09/16/21 • 16 min

Bob Marley was one of the most influential musicians of the twentieth century, and a voice for change all around the world. But the iconic reggae star very nearly became a victim of the dangerous game of politics in 1970s Jamaica.

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FAQ

How many episodes does Foiled have?

Foiled currently has 11 episodes available.

What topics does Foiled cover?

The podcast is about True Crime, Historical, American History, History and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on Foiled?

The episode title 'Episode 10: The Gunpowder Plot' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Foiled?

The average episode length on Foiled is 15 minutes.

How often are episodes of Foiled released?

Episodes of Foiled are typically released every 8 days.

When was the first episode of Foiled?

The first episode of Foiled was released on Jul 20, 2021.

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