E45: Saparmurat Niyazov, Great Leader of all Turkmen

The sun is shining, the weather is nice and EVERYBODY is talking about Saparmurat Niyazov, the Soviet-style dictator who ruled Turkmenistan from 1985 until his death in 2006.During Niyazov's reign, he ruined the economy, renamed the days of the week after his family members, banned dogs and cigarettes, and generally made life miserable for his subjects. He also tried to build an ice palace in the sweltering desert. This week, Chris, James and Michael take a walk through the streets of old Ashgabat to learn about the self-proclaimed Great Leader of all Turkmen.PLUS: during the intro, we take an unforgettable trip to The James Zone.Thank you to Present Day Gifts for their assistance. If you're looking for a magnificent gift basket for any occasion, look no further than Present Day Gifts.Support Evil Men on Patreon for EXCLUSIVE bonus episodes and special treats.Follow Evil Men on Twitter and Instagram. And rate and review us wherever possible!Brought to you By: The Sonar Network Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.