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Sean Guillory
Teddy Goes to the USSR
Americans believed the Soviet Union was cut off from the West. Nothing went in. And very little came out. Yet, tens of thousands of Americans visited their Cold War rival annually. What did they find behind the Iron Curtain? Teddy Goes to the USSR, a new six-part podcast series follows one such American, Teddy Roe, to shine light on Soviet tourism, police surveillance, consumerism, race, and everyday life through his extraordinary three-month trip to the Soviet Union in 1968.
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4.5 stars from 20 ratings
Great pod to listen and think about
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“This is a great podcast on the history of the USSR and on the ways that Americans and Soviets thought about each other in the Cold War. Interesting ramifications for other conflicts and the present day. Highly recommend!”
Zohar from London via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/23/22
A journey beyond the iron curtain
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“I truly appreciate podcasts that treat their subjects like a work of art. This series plays with the listenability of Radiolab, the storytelling of This American Life, and the depth that can only be brought to you by the incomparable Sean Guillory.”
Nikarnoldi via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/18/22
Outstanding
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“This is a fascinating exploration of the Soviet Union through the eyes of an American visitor. Well researched and produced. The expert commentary provides helpful historical context. Highly recommend.”
Okasek07 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/01/22
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