The real-life dictator who ruined his country and became a cannibal

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In this episode of the Mandatory Fun podcast, Blake, Tim, and O.V. talk with stand-up comedian and Marine veteran Mitch Burrow about a Communist Army cadet and a cannibal dictator, and they make a smooth segue into Ken Burns' Vietnam documentary.

General Idi Amin dethroned the government of Milton Obote and declared himself president of Uganda. During his eight years of ruthless leadership, it's estimated he massacred approximately 300,000 civilians.

Then it's rumored the Ugandan president was a closet cannibal and liked munch on human remains.

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In this episode, we talk on a wide-range of topics including:

• [1:10] The WATM crew discuss the Army cadet who is reported to be a big fan of the Communist party.
• [3:35] Mitch and Blake attempt to create a list of historical dictators that weren't considered dicks.
• [5:45] Blake talks about the dictator of Uganda who decided one-day to start eating people. Yew.
• [6:35] Mitch puts in his two cents on why capitalism is better than communism.
• [8:11] Blake attempts a smooth segue into discussing Ken Burns' Vietnam documentary on PBS.
• [11:55] We break down who was fighting for whom during the Vietnam War.
• [14:00] Mitch makes a humorous statement clearing the air about his Marine Corps aspirations.
• [19:15] Tim plugs his new WATM article franchise about what movies characters are doing after the credits roll.

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Mitch is a Marine Corps veteran that served in Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003. He then started a career in manufacturing before realizing that it sucked. Now, Mitch has found his true calling in acting silly on a stage in front of strangers on a nightly basis.

To follow Mitch or check out one of his shows visit his website: Mitchburrow.com.

Hosted By:

• Blake Stilwell: Air Force veteran and Managing Editor
• Tim Kirkpatrick: Navy veteran and Editorial Coordinator
• Orvelin Valle (AKA O.V.): Navy veteran and Podcast Producer