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