A fascinating subject with a broad range of guests and experiences
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 of the show. For those interested in history, this is for you! I would like to see some of these audio elements used to educate the next generations in schools. To hear living history from real voices who experience so much makes it very real, and has taught me things that text books couldn’t. Reminding me of how things were as a child during the height of the Cold War.
Routemaster_fan via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 01/05/23
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Only came across this podcast a few days ago and absolutely flying through the episodes! Great insight into the life of people who were stuck behind the Iron Curtain. Looking forward for the next episode! Balint Kaman
Balint Kaman via Apple Podcasts · Ireland · 03/30/19
Absolutely not my usual choice of podcast, but clearly this is a well researched body of work and interesting to hear topics that occasionally reflect what’s happening in today’s geopolitical landscape..
RickJurkiewicz via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 09/04/18
If you’re (slightly) interested in Cold War history, this is the podcast for you. Almost every podcast episode is a delight to listen to because of the stories which are told during the interviews. Ian is, in my opinion, one of the best interviewers among historians. He makes sure the...Read full review »
Maskedfly via Apple Podcasts · Netherlands · 03/15/20
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