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Experience the Cold War like never before through award-winning, real-life stories told by those who lived it. Each week, we bring you firsthand accounts from soldiers, spies, civilians, and more, capturing the full spectrum of Cold War experiences. Host Ian Sanders takes you beyond the history books, delivering raw, personal stories where every breath, pause, and emotion adds depth to understanding this pivotal era. This is Cold War history, told from the inside. We cover subjects such as s ...
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Kxela here, a webcomic artist. I luv anime and manga, videogames, nintendo DS, and DDR <3 talk stuff many about i other>d like me to discuss, contact me! :D
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Dublin Digital Radio (ddr) is an award-winning, online community radio station representing a wealth of alternative music, art and politics across Ireland. ddr is wholly funded by its members, composed of listeners and broadcasters alike, ensuring that it remains independent of corporate influence and is run democratically by its growing community. ddr is an avid supporter of experimental and left-of-field music and creatives, supporting local scenes directly through our events and programming.
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Yo!🌞 I am FabSab44, an awkward yapper Arcade Rhythm Game enjoyer and BEMANI simp in the USA. This podcast is just rambles about rhythm games as the name suggest, less focused on technical aspects and more just vibes. I really enjoy are DDR, ITG (stam and tech), Beatmania IIDX, PIU, SDVX, pop'n, beatsaber, WACCA...I try to dabble in everything. Feel free to reach out to me on Discord @saberwing if you would collab. DDR stuff: https://3icecream.com/profile/fabsab44 5146-7087 check out https:// ...
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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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We're two dudes who met playing TCGs and DDR as Teens. Now we're two adults who do pretty much the same thing but with adult lives and jobs. Listen to us talk about a little bit of everything; Games, Tv, and all the mix in-between
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An Interview with Marxist historian Dr. Conor McCabe on the legacy of the great Irish revolutionary socialist James Connolly. Conor recently published, with Iskra books, a collection of "The Lost and Early Writing of James Connolly":https://www.iskrabooks.org/lost-and-early-writingsIf you don't know who James Connolly is, we recommend listening to …
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Jim is a former Minuteman nuclear missile officer who served in the US Air Force. Throughout the episode, Jim shares first-hand accounts of life in the launch control centre. From evaluations to the strict checklist orientations, every aspect of his training was designed to ensure that he and his crew were prepared for the weighty responsibilities …
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The race to build a British nuclear bomb sucked thousands into its vortex, who are still dealing with the effects of radiation today: veterans, widows, children, scientists and indigenous people, all subjected to fear, radiation, and experimentation. A black cloud still hangs over those who survive, and their descendants who fear the consequences o…
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David recounts his experiences sailing with former British Prime Minister Edward Heath, offering a unique glimpse into the life of a man who once led a nation. From the camaraderie on board to the challenges faced during the races, David's anecdotes paint a vivid picture of life at sea. But it is the 1979 Fastnet Race that stands as a centrepiece o…
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David Arnold joined the merchant navy at just 14. His tales offer a glimpse into the rigorous and sometimes harsh realities of naval training in the 1950s. His story takes us through his progression in the merchant navy, where he earned his extra master's ticket, a rare and prestigious qualification that opened doors to a career in marine surveying…
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Rambo, Jubi, and OC cant stop have a pre super bowl podcast where they talk about the game update, what it broke, all the rorq losses that happened, as well as some other things. Mobi mountain segment had some additional slides, and they give away a duo omega for the pvp ship winner of the week.By Rambo
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Last year I was given the unique opportunity to visit the Nottingham War Rooms. The site is about to be re-developed so it was a rare chance to see a British Regional Seat of Government bunker that has lain relatively untouched since the end of the Cold War. The voices you will hear are Dan Cordle, an Expert in Nuclear Culture & History and Parmi U…
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During the Cold War Sweden outwardly maintained its neutrality, however from the 1960s the U.S. secretly promised to provide military force in aid of Sweden in case of Soviet aggression. As part of the military cooperation, the U.S. provided much help in the development of the Saab 37 Viggen aircraft. I spoke with Benke, a former Swedish Air Force …
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In the tense years of the early Cold War, American and Soviet women conducted a remarkable pen-pal correspondence that enabled them to see each other as friends rather than enemies. In a compelling new perspective on the early Cold War, prizewinning historian Alexis Peri’s new book “Dear Unknown Friend” explores the correspondence between American …
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David Mackay is a former Cold War special forces officer and author of Bubbleheads, SEALs and Wizards: America's Scottish Bastion in the Cold War. He continues his unvarnished anecdotes about his Cold War career as an officer in the Parachute Regiment. The conversation extends to further experiences in East Berlin, West Germany, Nigeria, and Northe…
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S6:E2 00:00:00 Intros (ad lib per hosts) 00:06:00 Game News (Official game announcements off Discord, Patch notes, leaked content) Leaked event stuff 00:33:00 Community News, Jubi joins another corp, Corp Tech stuff 00:37:40 Dark Aurora situation 01:10:00 Joda/Pand drama 01:17:00 Corp Tech 01:20:00 First Fortizar KM 01:24:00 New Kraken exec, Smooth…
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David Mackay is a former Cold War special forces officer and author of Bubbleheads, SEALs and Wizards: America's Scottish Bastion in the Cold War. He returns by popular demand to share his compelling journey through military service in the British Army's Parachute Regiment. From his humble beginnings in Scotland to his experiences in the Parachute …
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We have a huge two-hour show to kick off 2025. We cover the latest massive patch with Fortizars, Alliance Standings, and more! Timestamps ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 00:00:00 - S6:E1 - Intro to Season 6 of EONE 00:07:00 - Game News 00:16:30 - Voicemails 00:17:50 - Patch Notes - Fortizars 00:40:00 - C…
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Author Daniela Richterova new book "Watching the Jackals" tells the untold history of Czechoslovakia's complex relations with Middle Eastern terrorists and revolutionaries during the closing decades of the Cold War In the 1970s and 1980s, Prague became a favourite destination for the world's most prominent terrorists and revolutionaries. They arriv…
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The Gulf of Tonkin incident, was a pivotal moment that escalated U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War. I talked with US Marine Veteran John F. Davies, who researched the Gulf of Tonkin Incident. He shares a personal connection and insights on the political and military decisions that led to one of America's most controversial conflicts. Discover the…
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We have songs, more songs, and some other songs. EONE will close out with this episode, last one for this year! We talk the latest patch notes, release some new photoshops of upcoming content, play some Christmas eve echoes songs, talk about whatever is on our mind and maybe will consider your suggestion. See you next year! (Season 6)…
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Today we are transported back to a pivotal moment in history that occurred 35 years ago this month - the Romanian Revolution of 1989. This episode is from our archive and features, Mark Brayne, a former Reuters and BBC journalist, who provides a gripping first-hand account of the tumultuous events that led to the fall of Nicolae Ceausescu. As Mark …
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Hello Radio GDR listeners! I am so pleased to bring you the second episode of two with my new friend Herta Peter. My favorite thing about doing this podcast is hearing stories from those of you who lived in the GDR. Your stories are always extremely compelling, and we welcome them with open arms. History deserves to be preserved, and Radio GDR has …
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Join our East-West tank crew reunion that offers a rare glimpse into the lives of those who served on opposite sides of the Iron Curtain. The episode features Al and Mick, former Chieftain tank crew members from the British Army, alongside Dag, an ex-East German T72 tank commander. Together, they delve into their personal experiences, providing ins…
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Rambo is back, with a new computer studio setup. (Audio quality may be a bit different as I work out some things) In this episode, you get Rambo's take on a few things that were in the patch notes. Alliance fees, and isk muling. We talk about the game breaking to where you cannot login. Big kill of the week. Taylor brings us some info about Fortiza…
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Ron Mackay further recounts his experiences in Romania, a country teetering between Soviet influence and a desire for independence, offering a fascinating glimpse into a time of uncertainty and intrigue. Among many stories, Ron visits an RAF base in the UK where his brother was a crew member of a Vulcan bomber, Britain’s nuclear deterrent at the ti…
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In 1967 a young British professor found himself in Bucharest, Romania, under the most intriguing circumstances. Ron Mackay shares his fascinating experiences as he navigated life and teaching in a communist country. When he set foot on Romanian soil, he was met with challenges and intrigue. The stark realities of life under a communist regime paint…
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Few operations in Cold War history capture the imagination quite like Operation Eagle Claw. I have the privilege of welcoming back James Stejskal, a Special Forces veteran, to delve into the intricacies of this audacious mission. Operation Eagle Claw, was conceived as a daring rescue mission to free 52 US embassy staff being held hostage held in Ir…
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In the late 1970s, the United States found itself at the centre of a crisis where 52 US Embassy staff were held hostage in Iran. Our latest episode takes you on a journey through the tumultuous events of 1980, exploring the covert operation known as the “October Surprise” that allegedly influenced the outcome of the U.S. presidential election. Will…
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Today is Veterans Day in the US and Armistice Day in the UK and to commemorate I’ve gone back into the archive to remember and share vivid testimony from Korean War veteran Tommy Clough who sadly passed away a couple of weeks ago. The Korean War was among the most destructive conflicts of the modern era, and one of the few times when the Cold War t…
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Today is the 35th anniversary of the Berlin Wall and East German border opening in the autumn of 1989. In this riveting episode, I speak with Dietmar Schultke, a member of the Grenztruppen, the East German Border Guards and delve into the life of those responsible for preventing escapes over the Berlin Wall and the East German Border. Dietmar opens…
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Eamonn Ryan, while leader of the Green Party, introduced a new energy policy which effectively reversed the ban on LNG and fracked gas imports. The Greens, while still in government, are denying responsibility for this betrayal of the environmental movement in Ireland.Listen to activists from the grassroots movement explain what is happening. We ar…
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This episode is brought to you by the Avro Heritage Museum at Woodford near Manchester where I am a volunteer. Trevor Jackson is also one of the volunteers, but unlike me he’s a former Vulcan pilot who shares with me his extraordinary career. From his early days with the Royal Air Force Cadet Force to flying iconic aircraft like the BAC Jet Provost…
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On this episode I am joined by SpeakEZ/Jonah (https://x.com/InstallingLife) the owner of SpeakEasy Smashcade (https://www.facebook.com/groups/845616975771273/), an amazing fun house filled with cabs and cool shit everywhere. It truely is something you can only experience in real life, we talk about the origins and how it came to be, and the reality…
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As Tom Williams fought the enemy, every day, without fail, he would record the day’s events in his diary. It is these diaries (which Tom has to this day), that enable him to tell the story of Vietnam in the late sixties/early seventies, like it really was. I talk with Tom about his book “Doorsteps of Hell” where he offers an honest, unembellished a…
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In this episode our host FabSab44 talks with a pillar of the Minnesota rhythm game community Luke (https://x.com/LKLKRVLN and @lukelukerevolution on discord)! He shares his experiences buying and owning a DDR Max cab, now a DDR white cab, two B2L pads and working at David and Brothers (you know who I mean).…
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In the late 1960s European club football competitions were thriving However unexpected events in 1968 threatened its survival. I delve into the fascinating world of European football during the Cold War era with Craig McCracken, a self-described peddler and purveyor of quasi obscure retro football nostalgia via the 'Beyond The Last Man' blog. We ex…
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1x No Bar? Coin Lines? DDRFreak? MAX300? metrics.ini? ?!!! ... On this episode I am joined by the wonderful JulieQ (https://x.com/jujukoo) an amazing old school DDR player who has an insane amount of stories and DDR trivia to share with us. This one really is a treat. Also the aaron in Japan book we mentioned in the episode is https://www.amazon.co…
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Flying at high speed and low level, RCAF pilot Allen French was at the sharp end of potential nuclear bombing missions during the Cold War. Born at the dawn of the baby boomer era, Allen delves into his early inspirations, his father's service in the Royal Canadian Air Force, and the pivotal moments that led him to join the Air Force. From training…
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In the sleepy suburb of Ruislip in London during the late 1950s, life was anything but exciting for Gay Search, a 15-year-old girl. Little did she know, her mundane existence was about to be shattered by a shocking revelation that would turn her world upside down. This is the gripping tale of suburban espionage, the story begins with the seemingly …
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