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Award-winning real stories of the Cold War told by those who were there. Every week we interview an eyewitness of the Cold War. Across soldiers, spies, civilians, and others, we aim to cover the whole range of Cold War experiences. Hosts Ian Sanders, James Chilcott, and Peter Ryan bring your ears into the heart of the Cold War. Reading a history book is one thing, but hearing a human voice, with every breath, hesitation and intonation brings a whole new dimension to understanding what it was ...
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Explore the history of one of the world’s most captivating cities with "History Flakes - The Berlin History Podcast." Your hosts, seasoned tour guides Pip Roper and Jonny Whitlam, take you through the highs and low-lows of Berlin's past, exploring events, lives and stories from Berlin's past. From the rise and fall of the Berlin Wall to the artistic renaissance of the Weimar Republic and the dark days f the Nazi dictatorship, each episode is a blend of history, stories from the tour guide st ...
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November 9, 2019, is the 30th anniversary of the day the Berlin Wall came crashing down, freeing East Germany from communism, and marking the beginning of the end of the Soviet Union. But when did the Cold War start? Why does it matter 30 years later? Find out in this ten-part series, transport back in time, feel what it was like to live through the end of the Cold War, and understand why that struggle was a battle for civilization itself. Bill Whittle narrates this compelling series about t ...
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Bestselling author Ken Follett discusses Edge of Eternity, the thrilling conclusion to his Century Trilogy, a saga of five intertwined families — American, German, Russian, English and Welsh — who loved, hated, fought and lived large through the 20th century and its social, political and economic turmoil. Ken Follett talks about the Trilogy and the dramatic events that bring it to a close, including the fall of the Berlin Wall, the tension of the Cold War and the struggle for civil rights in ...
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Strangest Species

Mike and Ethney Davis

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Exploring bizarre and unusual dealings of the strangest species, namely, us, humans. Each episode is a ride into the details surrounding some of the most bizarre incidents in human history. Join us as Mike reveals an unusual story or event, and Eth (through many laughs and terrible hypotheses) learns along with the audience about the strange and unusual.
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Radio GDR. Life in the former East Germany holds an ongoing fascination for a lot of people. Join us as we learn more about the former East Germany. Radio German Democratic Republic is a podcast designed to educate and inform on the life and times of East Germany. Radio GDR is hosted by Steven Minegar and John Paul Kleiner.
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Women Who Triumph

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Host, Christine Kozachuk, is a real-life Coal Miner’s daughter. She suffered a life of poverty, giving birth to her first child at age 13 and two more by the time she was 18 with an abusive husband. Christine courageously walked out with her 3 children, and transformed her life with a new husband and a 6-figure business. Her show, “Women Who Triumph” includes stories from extraordinary women like Christine, who survived unthinkable circumstances to become unstoppable.
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The english version of Medio Oriente e Dintorni podcast, every day the best of the Islamic world and its surroundings. Special attention for: films, books, music, sports and, in general, its culture. We will take you from Senegal to India and Indonesia, crossing on our way Albanians, Arabs, Turks, Armenians, Persians and so on and so forth. We go out every day with an article and an episode podcast and video (currently only in Italian), follow us on our website and on our social networks.
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Ghost Story Reading Club

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A Berlin-produced podcast investigating themes of horror, creepyness and chills. Hosts Bella Mae Gray and Jöran Mandik read literary takes on themes and discuss personal stories with their guests. Contact us at ghoststoryreadingclub@gmail.com
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The Real Time History Podcast (formerly The Great War podcast) is hosted by Jesse from Real Time History. We are an independent production company known for The Great War and Real Time History channels on YouTube, the documentary series 16 Days in Berlin and Rhineland 45 and more. On the podcast Jesse interviews historians from around the world on their topics and current publications to bring you the newest in historic research.
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Anita Berber, pioneering dance performer extraordinaire, or violent thieving drug-addled lunatic? Why not both!? Join us during our first live recording as we talk about the life and times of Anita Berber, the ultimate performance wunderkind of Weimar Berlin. There’s quite a bit bubbling up under the surface, and the inter-war peace feels pretty te…
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Duncan, Eddie and Lee return with another episode of Shoot and Scoot, the Flames of War and Team Yankee wargaming podcast. This episode we talk about what we have been painting, how Eddie did at the ETC, answer our patrons' questions in "An Officer Answers" and look forward to the upcoming events.By Shoot And Scoot
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The Spycatcher affair remains one of the most intriguing moments in the history of British intelligence and a pivotal point in the public's relationship with the murky world of espionage and security. It lifted the lid on alleged Soviet infiltration of British services and revealed a culture of law-breaking, bugging and burgling. But how much do we…
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Jack Downey was the longest-held prisoner of war in American history. He was a CIA officer captured in China during the Korean War and imprisoned for twenty-one years. I speak with Barry Werth the author of Prisoner of Lies - Jack Downey's Cold War. He details Downey’s story when the CIA recruited him as a new Yale graduate in the post-World War II…
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Send us a Text Message. Today, we jump feet first into a story set in Japan's Hokkoda Mountains. In 1902, 210 Japanese soldiers were commissioned to find out if it was possible to pass through the mountain range on foot in the winter. Their first night was supposed to be at a local hot spring in the mountain, but their adventures took a turn for th…
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Finally, the most important part of any super spy’s career… Le Sex. Markus Wolf continues to prove himself second to none in spy mastery. We hear about his highs and lows…but mostly highs because he wrote the book on himself which we’re using and he’s both humble but amazing actually (and epic in bed). Join us as we try to remain un-seduced by Mark…
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Beginning with the death of Stalin in 1953, the “sixties” era in the Soviet Union was just as vibrant and transformative as in the West. The ideological romanticism of the revolutionary years was revived, with a renewed emphasis on egalitarianism, equality, and the building of a communist utopia. Mass terror was reined in, great victories were won …
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Send us a Text Message. This is my favorite story we've ever told on the podcast. I fell in love with it while studying it, as it took me through an eclectic landscape of emotions. When we finished recording, it actually brought Ethney to happy tears. This week we dive into the story of the 1992 Lithuanian basketball team, as they rose from winning…
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Due to personal circumstances, I’ve been unable to produce a new episode this week, however, you will be aware of the many gems in the back catalogue and I have chosen one of my favourites today which is a rip-roaring story of service in the USAF with Rick Shreve an F111 pilot which I know you will enjoy. Normal service should be resumed next week.…
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Who’s the greatest spy that ever spied and love machine spreading Communism throughout the world? WOLF! Markus Wolf that is. Join us as we discuss the early days of the elusive and seductive spy master of East Germany. Born in Germany, raised partially in the Soviet Union during WWII to committed communist parents, Wolf is perfectly placed to estab…
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Duncan, Eddie and Lee return with another episode of Shoot and Scoot, the Flames of War and Team Yankee wargaming podcast. This episode we talk about what we have been painting and playing, discuss the announced release schedule from Battlefront, answer our patrons' questions in "An Officer Answers" and look forward to the upcoming events.…
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Allan Little recounts his journey from his student days in Edinburgh to working as a journalist the front lines of Cold War history in Eastern Europe and beyond. In 1989 he found himself on the night shift at the BBC’s Today programme in London when the Berlin Wall fell. Witnessing the world change in real time Allan’s desire to be part of these mo…
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Thomas Maier an investigative journalist is our guide to the shadowy world of organized crime and espionage where shares insights from his extensive research and writing, including his latest book and drama documentary "Mafia Spies," which explores the unlikely alliance between the CIA and the Mafia in their attempts to assassinate Fidel Castro. We…
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Joe is rejoined by Rick Claypool to talk about his new book Skull Slime Tentacle Witch War, the difference between fungi and slime molds, absurd books, and so much more. Contact for Rick Claypool Website Twitter Skull Slime Tentacle Witch War Contact for Joe bielecki Twitter, Instagram, and Bluesky: @noisemakerjoe Website One time donation Patreon …
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Bärbel was born in a village near Magdeburg in 1962, She explores her personal and professional life growing up in East Germany. We delve into her family's views on the East German government, her journey to becoming a teacher, and her experiences teaching English. We cover gender roles and the pressures to become a member of the communist party. A…
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Send us a Text Message. In 2013, the Carnival Triumph set off for a four-day cruise to Cozumel, Mexico. Things started off like any other cruise: great weather, food, and fun. But on the return home, a fire broke out in the engine room, causing the ship to lose both power and propulsion. The ship was left to drift aimlessly in the ocean, with no AC…
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Cold War RAF pilot Jeremy Lane, shares his gripping experiences, from nuclear bombing missions to a close encounter with a UFO. He was trained to fly the Canberra aircraft on nuclear bombing missions and describes how the American weaponry they would have used required dual control from both the President of the United States and the British Prime …
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Send us a Text Message. In the summer of 1974, a group of all-female mountaineers set off to summit Lenin Peak, a mountain that stretches over 23,000 feet into the sky. It was important to the group to perform the climb without any assistance from any of the nearby male teams. After a successful summit, the weather took a turn for the worst, and to…
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Where can you find a former air field, military parading ground, amusement park, Turkish cemetery, concentration camp and kite surfer’s paradise?! Not all at the same time, it’s Tempelhofer Feld of course!!! We’re going through the history of this one incredible site which dates back over 800 years, starting on the fringes of what will become the m…
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Joe is joined by Derek Fisher to talk about his book Night Life, his forthcoming collection Container, exerting one's will onto art, cityscapes, and so much more. Contact for Derek Fisher Website Twitter Instagram Contact for Joe bielecki Twitter, Instagram, and Bluesky: @noisemakerjoe Website One time donation Patreon Tired Art photo by Arielle Ti…
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Duncan, Eddie and Lee return with another episode of Shoot and Scoot, the Flames of War and Team Yankee wargaming podcast. This episode we talk about what we have been painting and playing, ponder the leaked Team Yankee starters and discuss Warfare and other upcoming events.By Shoot And Scoot
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Jeremy Lane’s fascination for aviation was nurtured by countless childhood hours watching aircraft at Staverton Airport and North Weald. He shares his experiences flying the Jet Provost and later, the Canberra. He describes the capabilities of this versatile and iconic aircraft, from high-speed reconnaissance to its nuclear role. The Canberra's des…
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Joe is rejoined by Persephone Erin Hudson to talk about the first two acts of Aprostate Crater, tender transgression, serialized fiction, comic books, and so much more. Contact for Persephone Erin Hudson Twitter Itchio Contact for Joe bielecki Twitter, Instagram, and Bluesky: @noisemakerjoe Website One time donation Patreon Tired Art photo by Ariel…
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Send us a Text Message. In 1989, the Berlin Wall came down, and soon after, East and West Germany were reunified for the first time in about 30 years. But during that entire time of separation, many people tried their hands at creative and unique ways to overcome the formidable wall that separated the two sides. Join us today as we discuss outlandi…
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Are you enjoying the Football? Or do you feel like it’s very much happening at you?! Either way, enjoy the latest episode of History Flakes! How else would you know that there was an English Football league in Berlin during WWI? Crazy! Find about Derby Legend Steve Bloomer and what the hell Bumberino is, I think you’re gonna like it! You can get in…
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In this comprehensive narrative, Imre recounts his life from his birth in 1936 in Hungary to his emigration to the West after the 1956 Hungarian Revolution. He discusses the influence of his family’s Hungarian and German heritage, his father’s work in the oil industry, and the impact of World War II and communist rule on his upbringing. The account…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we delve into the life of Ching Shih, exploring her rise to power, her ingenious tactics, and her indomitable spirit that led her to become a legend in maritime history. Discover how Ching Shih transformed a ragtag band of pirates into a disciplined and formidable force, enforced her strict code of laws, and…
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In this riveting account, Tilo recounts his experiences as an East German soldier during the final months of East Germany. He details the rising political awareness among soldiers, and his fear that his unit will be asked to shoot on demonstrators also provides a personal perspective on the pivotal moments leading up to and following the fall of th…
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Send us a Text Message. In 1945, a group of former Jewish Partisan fighters banded together to seek revenge for the atrocities committed against their people. They planned to inflict massive casualties on the German people, to be sure that no one ever tried another Holocaust. They called themselves the Nokmim, or Avengers, so join us today to discu…
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This episode is a 3 in 1! We talk about 3 distinct characters broadcasting to enemy soldiers during WW2. William Joyce, aka Lord Haw Haw, a seemingly confused Irishman with a pretty serious alcohol problem. Mildred Gillers, aka Axis Sally, a failing, racist actress, who would be labelled as particularly stupid by the FBI, and Iva Toguri D'Aquino ak…
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This episode is brought to you by the CNN Original Series Secrets & Spies: A Nuclear Game which premieres 2nd June 2024 and is available now on BBC Iplayer). The series tracks the spies operating behind the scenes in the 1980s as the Cold War brings two superpowers to the brink of nuclear war. This razor-sharp series examines the tenuousness of glo…
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Send us a Text Message. In the foothills of the majestic Canadian Rockies sits the small town of Frank, Alberta. At least it used to be there until a massive rock slide in 1903 covered the town in 145 feet of stone. Join us today as we celebrate our one-year anniversary by discussing the deadliest rockslide in Canadian history. The story takes plac…
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