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“I just can’t listen to this its so boring the way he talks. So monotone!”
Gahaidis via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/25/24
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“Surprisingly listenable given it is pretty no frills and just the host talking. Eps are broken down logically and clearly making the whole pod an engaging and accessible history lesson!”
Mark Eggins via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
11/09/23
“Episodes are specific and nuanced topics that are difficult to find in a podcast. I’m no professional but so much mispronunciation is a turnoff. I could do without the editorial.”
(B-roller) via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/24/23
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“Thanks for all the great episodes. I learned a lot.”
cletzerismyname via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/02/23
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“I thoroughly enjoy this podcast and i appreciate the detailed examination of modern historical events. This podcast is well researched and thorough. It is obviously a labour of love for the host and it is commendable that he puts out such a great product on a semi regular basis. My only critique...”Read full review »
Br05if via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
04/21/23
“Overall I think he does a decent job in his goal - that is to explain the Cold War without pushing his politics/thoughts through the explanation. However, I can’t give it a good review because he’s incorrect in his pronunciation for a lot words, specifically Czechoslovakia. I’m probably just...”Read full review »
Ryan deLo via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/23/23
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“My 1st listen was on the movie Devotion and I must say the host fell flat on his face. He seems to have the habit that lots of young people have these day which is to say ummm ever other word. Also his research on the author of the book was lackluster at best and did not know the it was written...”Read full review »
John VerValen via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/09/23
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“Remember Historically the US has done the same as Russia Many a young man was given the option of prison or Military And a lot of troubled young Americans became heroes on the battlefield Then went on to become great leaders, industrialists, writers and other great things From WW1 to Vietnam...”Read full review »
wolfie/wolf via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/24/23
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“I’m sorry to say that the solid research and information is badly undercut by poor writing and oratory. Lots of stumbles, mispronunciations and plain lackluster prose keep this from being a much stronger podcast.
Worth checking out for those who want to learn more about the period, but I find...”Read full review »
JTI O1 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/10/22
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“Haven’t heard one bad episode”
Jrue96 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/19/22
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“I love this podcast, but the only reason I didn’t give it 5 stars is the sound quality. Get that mic dialed in! Lots of clipping makes the voice audio harsh.”
berttheskier via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/07/22
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“Lots of new information and insights, delivered in a high quality style. Well worth your time.
There are loads of First and Second World War podcasts and YouTube channels, which are great, but there is a lot less on the cold war.”
bob-dodo via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/31/22
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“I have an undergraduate history degree concentrating in World War I, World War II and the Cold War. I find the hosts facts to be accurate and well organized. However, the pronunciation of Slavic and Magyar names is so atrocious it’s distracting from the commentary. The host needs to solicit some...”Read full review »
ungvarkosice via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/12/22
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“Love the historical perspectives. Would love to hear your thoughts on the current conflict in Ukraine.”
Ldsoldier via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/01/22
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“This is what podcasting ought to be: really informative posts made by a history obsessive. Some complain about the fact that the host is a historian making a podcast, not a “professional entertainer”—but it’s this inspired amateurism (in the best sense of the word) that makes this show...”Read full review »
Stickermeister via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/07/22
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“Great history lesson here! A lot of background I had not heard about before.”
rubber_stamper via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/27/22
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“Great show!
maybe longer episodes - why not 2 hours!
Thanks for covering scandinavia and especially sweden!”
testolle via Apple Podcasts ·
Sweden ·
01/27/22
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“I've just listened to the first 3 eps and am so excited to hear more. I love that the info is delivered in lecture-form, rather than the casual-conversation form that's so popular among podcasters, which I find really hard to follow.”Read full review »
MissGlassSir via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/30/21
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“Hate it but it is TRASH 🤮”
𝒲𝒾𝓉𝒽ℯ𝓇ℯ𝒹 𝒻ℴ𝓍𝓎 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/24/21
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“This is an excellent well researched pod cast which explores the clash of ideologies through the main acts but also offers real insights through the various ‘side quests’. I really appreciate its historical focus rather cheering leading for one of the competing ideologies. Laying out the facts...”Read full review »
Yari Jast via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/23/21
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“Meticulously researched and well produced and executed.”
Playittig via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
08/16/21
“Whoever is in charge of the research on this channel does a good job. However the readers seem to be cold reading the wholes papers, not knowing how to pronounce anything and stutter/ pause too often to make it a laid back listen. Learn how to cut out parts or learn how to pronounce easy things...”Read full review »
hcfthjhgyggu via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/02/21
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“This is a super informative and interesting podcast on many facets of Cold War history. Nothing fancy and no professional production studio but that’s part of what makes it great. Just pure great content if you like history.”
rme232 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/08/21
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“A pretty good podcast if you’re familiar with the subject. Delves into some more niche topics which I appreciate. Would recommend if you’re already interested in the Cold War but if not I’d seek out other resources first. The quality of writing, diction and delivery (also editing) could be...”Read full review »
Alabama's no. 1 TS fan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/09/21
“I've been trying to follow world events that are currently happening in Latin America and Russia, and I realized that I didn't have a good grasp of the history of geopolitical politics. The Cold War is complicated and hard to find an entry point for if you're not a history buff. This...”Read full review »
Jaime Rabies via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/13/21
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“the editorializing is just trash and the podcast is gargling the c*** of power. this podcast could be a cia op based on the ideological framing. propaganda.”
Jhsherman via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/10/21
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“Why so many episodes about racism? 1-2 ok I guess. I’ll start listening to the show again once the race episodes are over and back to the Cold War. Been about 3 months or so since I last listened. That’s too bad.”
JacksonMP2009 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/20/21
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“Firstly, I disagree with other reviewers who believe the narrative is too fast. If the presenter spoke more slowly the episodes might be too long! In any case if one misses a bit, rewind and listen again - it's not difficult! This podcast is well researched and in depth. Also covers a...”Read full review »
Bear of Londinium via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/15/21
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“I just listened to a few episode, but, for now, I found the podcast wonderful: it is immersive, tense and deep, but also very clear. I’ll keep on listening”
Lulieleon via Apple Podcasts ·
Italy ·
02/20/21
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“Good podcast, but only giving three stars. For half a year now the wokeism had just turned me off from this podcast and others too. Get back to the meat of the matter and quit trying to appease the woke crowd. It ain’t helping your rating.”
coldwarkiddo via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/15/21
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“I just heard the one on Ian Fleming. What is this obsession with racial comments about the whiteness of James bond and the author. People were overwhelmingly white in Britain at that time. What do you expect. And what is this systematic negative reference to « white males ». I know you are...”Read full review »
QWERTYDFFG via Apple Podcasts ·
France ·
02/10/21
“I do bot understand the negative comments, either some people who had to listen to this for their history class or some people who are really negative have left negative reviews, don’t give up on this podcast I really enjoy.”
TheLunchPunch via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/27/21
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“Nice pod, but if you can’t get the little things right...”
DesolationBeaver via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/03/21
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“If you’re looking to listen to a bunch of 10th grade term papers this is the podcast for you.”
Awkapp via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/14/20
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“A good many of these reviews are brutal! Maybe I’m the idiot here, but I just don’t understand the complaints. What others see as annoying, I see as organic. This podcast isn’t perfect, and I’ve only just started listening, but it’s a good show so far.”
Gray_Wolves via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/08/20
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“Solid, balanced and well-researched content. Podcast is not over-edited or over-produced as many podcasts are. Lacks flash, but that won’t be an issue for people who really want to learn.”
ian879571 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/07/20
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“Very well researched, love it it’s very interesting but to echo other reviews, the narration is a bit too fast, narrator often trips over his words which really breaks the flow !”
Lisahriz via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/06/20
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“Love the attention to detail!”
JaydonAgar via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
12/02/20
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“Great podcast, very well researched and thorough. I really appreciate the focus on decolonization, and the amount of time devoted to setting up context for the events of the Cold War itself. I found this after listening to Mike Duncan’s podcast on revolutions, and it’s been the perfect way to get...”Read full review »
Erik D-H via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/08/20
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“This is a great podcast that I listen to before I go to sleep. But it’s such a waste that the narrating didn’t s done so fast as if the point is to go through all the info rather than give the audience the time to digest and enjoy the story. Please go slower and happy to change my rating if this...”Read full review »
alexis7778 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/16/20
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“Love this podcast, it’s great that the website gives the sources, have purchased a few books due to the podcast, only foolish people don’t listen to it”
Baling twine via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
08/10/20
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“Just listened the episode of Tibet. The reader was keep messing up with the pronunciation the entire episode. I was particularly annoyed that he was keep pronouncing Lhasa wrong. If he wants to talk about history of Tibet and China, I think he should at least pronounce the capital of tibet...”Read full review »
1dauph via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/07/20
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