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“Cold War Conversations with Ian and his varied guests is a delight to dive into. Since finding this podcast Ive been listening to at least two episodes every day. Its an absolute pleasure hearing all the first hand accounts and experiences that are within this show. Thank you, Ian, for putting...”Read full review »
Dataruin via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/13/24
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“This is a very well researched, presented and informative, enjoyed show. Only just discovered it so loads to listen Thank you!”
neilgregs via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/23/24
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“One of my favorite podcasts. Found it absolutely by chance. Last episode I listened to was about the Afghan- Soviet war. My father fought in it, he never talked about his life so listening to that episode brought me so much insight. The stories you guys tell are truly captivating. Each episode...”Read full review »
ntokmakova via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/14/24
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“I’ve listened to all your episodes twice now. Going a third time. I love the show. I love what you’re doing. I’ve definitely had my mind expanded from your efforts. Thank you”
the hobbit the shire via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/25/24
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“The show has good host and it covers a bery wide ranging international set of key developments and stories about this dark and secretive part of geopolitical history.”
Middleman 2024 via Apple Podcasts ·
Finland ·
08/17/24
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“This podcast is a great way to learn about the history of the Cold War and the events that surround it.
Ian’s interview style is relaxed and is more like listening to a conversation over a coffee than a lecture on history
He covers everything from the government history of the events to those...”Read full review »
odd ball 7115 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/17/24
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“Everything Cold War is covered. In detail and gives a great insight into Cold War politics, equipment used and people. If you have any interest in modern history this is a must listen. Interviews with the people that where actually there. Can’t get better intelligence and knowledge than from...”Read full review »
Davesdogmax via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/17/24
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“Cold War Conversations is a great resource as our opportunities for Cold War oral histories starts to ebb as we move further away from that time.”
Linda and David Smith via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/11/24
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“Very interesting and awesome listening”
Mikael Sonninen via Apple Podcasts ·
Finland ·
07/25/24
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“I’ve listened to this podcast for almost two years now, and I think it’s absolutely one of the best podcasts about the history of the Cold War.”
free as a bird 84 via Apple Podcasts ·
Sweden ·
07/21/24
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“Fascinating history and so great how the host just lets the guest talk and share their stories.”
hoboctn-nta via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/16/24
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“i started listening to this podcast while doing research for a novel i’m writing about Soviet Russia. i was instantly captivated by the stories of everyday people who experienced firsthand the events i have researched and read about for years. i was absolutely humbled by the feeling that no...”Read full review »
space_monkey_mafia via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/26/24
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“I am a baby boomer who served on active duty through the later part of the Cold War and this podcast brings back so many memories and explains many of the apparently random events”
asac01 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
01/23/24
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“As a history teacher I have found this podcast to be my go to resource for information on the Cold War. This podcast was extremely useful in building up details to increase student engagement during this topic.”
Sburke0351 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/14/24
“Having been born in 85, learning about the Cold War is more difficult that one can imagine. Untill I found this podcast, truly a great source of first hand knowledge and accounts that nothing any literature can equal. Thanks so much! You are a part of my daily life, and knowledge development! It...”Read full review »
Cloggy1985 via Apple Podcasts ·
Netherlands ·
12/12/23
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“Never miss an episode”
Barneygumble47 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/10/23
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“Great topics but too much adverts. Deleting from my listening que!”
MoscowTim via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/09/23
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“Cold War Conversations is a gem of a podcast. The host excels in finding people with extraordinary stories to tell. Sometimes terrifying, frequently humbling, always fascinating. Stories of duty. Of fear. Of hope. This is history brought to life, told by people who were there. History that can...”Read full review »
Blà Bheinn via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/24/23
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“I was an Australian tank driver/gunner/commander on our German built Leopard AS1 MBTs during the Cold War and because we weren’t parked on the inner German border, never really felt “part of it” but this podcast puts my Cold War service in perspective. Those years of hard training against the...”Read full review »
Veteran Advocate via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
10/07/23
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“This podcast has something for everyone. People who lived through the times and people that want to learn about how got to where we are.
Loving it.”
ApexLongimanus via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/22/23
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“I love the breadth of stories covered in this podcast. Everything from nuclear submarine commanders to coming of age stories behind the iron curtain.”
Über listener via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/12/23
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“Lovely history podcasting Thank you for Dicky Chappelle story!”
NappyDresser via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/12/23
“The breadth of subjects that Ian’s guests cover is huge. The only other podcast I can think of that does this is We Have Ways… for WWII. So many interesting stories- a great listen”
bbjed5 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/25/23
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“The podcast is very compelling. Brilliant interviews that give you so much detail you could not find anywhere else. I originally started listening the the stories that interested me the most, I then found out the other stories and topics were amazing too. Now I just press play and see where the...”Read full review »
Roon10 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/24/23
“I'm a child of the 1980s and as I was growing up, my father would tell us stories of growing up and serving in the US military during the cold war. It led to my fascination with the era and appreciation for the fiction and non-fiction films, series and books that encompassed the cold war....”Read full review »
Holotox via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/03/23
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“I'm 60, I remember climbing under our desks in grammar school to practice bomb drills. I remember as a child all the news by newspapes or the nightly news regarding the Soviet Union. The left and anyone under 40 in America that supports Socialist and Communist ideas need to understand how...”Read full review »
dirkNpit via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/25/23
“Ian Sanders does a magnificent job interviewing each person. He really brings out their story In a personal and uniquely intriguing Way. Find out what it was like for so many different men and women around the world who lived The Cold War! The stories that are shared are just amazing!”
ICBMTim via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/07/23
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“If you have even the slightest interest in any aspect of the Cold War, then this is the podcast you’ll want to follow.
Ian does such a great job of presenting so much subject matter, from military and espionage to music and popular culture, from Europe to Asia to the Americas, and back again....”Read full review »
Wanderers_Jon via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/17/23
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“Best podcast on cold war history”
Melp2222 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
04/13/23
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“Having grown up in the Cold War period, I started listening to Ian’s podcasts some time ago. The more I heard the more interested and impressed I was.
This is the only podcast that I have gone back to the first one and am listening to all of them. Provides a great insight into how things were,...”Read full review »
Tim.Rice via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/19/23
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“This is an excellent production covering the overlooked history of the Cold War. As a Cold War veteran of USAEUR in the 1980’s its fascinating to hear others experiences, both allied and those behind the wall in the Warsaw Pact. I grew up in the 60’s and 70’s with uncles and neighbors who had...”Read full review »
wiszlesucht via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/16/23
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“Ian does a fantastic job. He finds people from across the world and lets them tell their stories. From people involved with nuclear weapons to people escaping over the Berlin Wall and so many more. I look forward to this every week!”
Jonny Whitlam via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
02/26/23
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“I recently discovered this podcast and it has become my favorite show. It’s very informative and interesting.”
dsramfam via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/18/23
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“Lately I’ve been looking for a good history podcast, especially modern history. I came across the episode about the 22yo British man sent to East Germany for work. He gives a detailed first-hand account of his experience in the GDR, and then goes on to describe his different experiences elsewhere...”Read full review »
J. Bonham from Tennessee via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/08/23
“Ian perfectly crafts a show that is interesting, fascinating, well paced and with some amazing guests. To be able to have interviews with former spies, astronauts, pilots, the son of Gary Powers to folk who lived the Cold War owing to where they were geographically born is credit to the integrity...”Read full review »
Routemaster_fan via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/05/23
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“Im a Cold War Historian. Er udannet historiker med speciale i den Kolde Krig. En framragende podcast som godt nok nørder en del fagligt set men i fordybelsen finder man de nye vinkler og spændende detaljer som jo inspirerer til dybere granskning.
Fortjener stor faglig ros.
Poul Erik Lauridsen...”Read full review »
Adenauercoldwarman? via Apple Podcasts ·
Denmark ·
01/05/23
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“I have always been fascinated by the Cold War and this compendium of interviews is a treasure trove, expertly compered by Ian. Thank you very much !”
IrlamGreen via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/05/23
“Really fascinating first-hand stories from the Cold War period. If, like me, you have an interest in the Cold War, then don’t miss this podcast series. 10/10”
Baz42195 via Apple Podcasts ·
Czech Republic ·
12/31/22
“… we mightn’t be so lost today. Since stumbling upon Cold War Conversations, my Netflix is unwatched, the books on my nightstand are gathering dust, and I’ve not been to the pub in a while. In the last week alone I’ve listened to 30 hours worth of fascinating first person accounts and detailed...”Read full review »
Moi085 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
12/20/22
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“So good I wish they’d rebuild the Berlin Wall so we can have more stories! I wish this podcast was around 20 years ago when I was at school, I’d have been a Cold War professor by now!”
adamjfisher71 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/14/22
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“I was only in the TA, but the lates podcast takes me back to the 80,s in Saracens and fox APC’s. Discussing things like smells and normal human activities like going to the toilet. This makes this podcast so good”
John W1959 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/10/22
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