{"podcast":{"title":"Real Stories","slug":"real-stories-7906637","podcast_index_feed_id":7906637,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/real-stories","website_url":null,"image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/c5493e34-5897-11f1-8d9d-2fdae6f59972/image/abaa59ec3796a2460fd9433c2e29c3b9.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Real Stories","episode_count":42,"summary":"For immersive documentaries that delve into the depths of human experiences, Real Stories is your ultimate destination. Here, we curate the finest documentaries from around the globe, ensuring a diverse and captivating selection, including many award-winning films. Don't miss out on the latest updates and releases – hit that subscribe button and join our community of documentary enthusiasts. Get ready to explore stories that will touch your heart, ignite conversations, and inspire change. Real Stories is part of the Little Dot Studios Network.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-20T08:17:29.228378+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/real-stories-7906637"},"episode":{"title":"Hardcore Mercenaries Take Down Brutal Dictator","slug":"hardcore-mercenaries-take-down-brutal-dictator","published_at":"2026-07-17T23:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/real-stories-7906637/hardcore-mercenaries-take-down-brutal-dictator","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/real-stories-7906637","url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/VG6702625228.mp3","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/VG6702625228.mp3","summary":"This documentary explores the untold story of the 32 Battalion, a notorious mercenary force formed by South Africa during the Angolan Civil War. It delves into the unit's origins, its role in the conflict, and the fate of its soldiers after the end of apartheid. The film also uncovers the explosive details of the \"Wonga Coup,\" a 2004 plot led by former 32 Battalion members to overthrow the government of Equatorial Guinea, and the global fallout that followed.Instagram - @realstoriesdocsAny queries, please contact us at: owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com","meta_description":"This documentary explores the untold story of the 32 Battalion, a notorious mercenary force formed by South Africa during the Angolan Civil War. It delves…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3452,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/real-stories-7906637/episodes/hardcore-mercenaries-take-down-brutal-dictator/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/real-stories-7906637/hardcore-mercenaries-take-down-brutal-dictator.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}