161 - Pods Like Us meets Cold War Conversations

An Insight into Cold War Conversations with Ian Sanders

In this podcast episode, host Martin 'Marv' Quibbell talks with Ian Sanders of the Cold War Conversations podcast about the importance of recording and sharing individual accounts of the Cold War period to keep the history relevant. Ian shares his experiences interviewing a varied range of guests, from military personnel to ordinary civilians with intriguing stories from this tumultuous period. They also discuss podcast creation and content delivery, along with recommendations for books and other podcasts to check out for those interested in learning more about the Cold War or general history.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:48 The Importance of History and Learning from the Past

02:17 Personal Experiences and the Cold War

02:45 The Cold War: Perspectives and Experiences

04:06 The Power of Propaganda

05:36 Inspiration Behind the Podcast

07:02 The Power of Personal Stories

08:01 Life in the Eastern Bloc

08:56 The Complexity of Life During the Cold War

11:15 The Power of Anecdotes and Personal Experiences

19:13 The Process of Starting the Podcast

22:22 Finding and Interviewing Guests

29:42 Recording and Producing the Podcast

32:21 Exploring Number Stations

32:52 Behind the Scenes: Podcast Recording and Editing

34:44 The Art of Podcasting: Logos and Music

35:06 Diverse Stories from the Cold War

39:51 The Power of Podcasting: Capturing History

46:49 Podcasting Challenges and Recommendations

52:19 Podcast Recommendations

55:10 Connecting with Cold War Conversations