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Cam & Ray's Cold War Podcast

Cameron Reilly & Ray Harris
Fidel Castro
Cuban Revolution
Cuba
Cold War
Mossadegh
1983
Iran
Batista
Nuclear War
Fulgencio Batista
CIA
Operation Ajax
Korean Airlines Shootdown
Stanislav Petrov
USSR - USA Relations
Batista's Coup
Soviet Union
United States
Eisenhower
Churchill

A NSFW, detailed and funny long-form podcast about The Cold War.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes187Founded10 years ago
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History

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Latest Episodes

Cuba, 1959/1960, and Fidel Castro is desperately trying to walk the middle path…. no communism, no capitalism, just “humanism” – liberty with bread, bread without terror. Meanwhile one of his most senior commanders, Huber Matos, publicly resigns in p... more

This week we dig into the fallout from Castro’s agrarian reform law — the land grabs, the diplomatic notes flying between Havana and Washington, and the moment a Texas cattle baron handed Eisenhower the blueprint for 60+ years of US Cuba policy. We a... more

On this episode we dig into the centrepiece of Cuba’s revolution — the Agrarian Reform Act of 1959. We break down exactly what the law said, why even the Cuban Communist Party thought Castro was moving too fast, and how ordinary Cubans from all walks... more

Fidel is the newly installed as Prime Minister of Cuba — and immediately does on a charm offensive to the United States, where he wows crowds, spars with Richard Nixon, and somehow convinces a CIA analyst he’s basically anti-communist. Meanwhile, bac... more

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Recent Guests

Brian J. Morra
Former US intelligence officer and retired senior aerospace executive
Episode: Cold War #275 – 1983 (Interview)
Andrea Balis
Co-author of 'Witch Hunt, The Cold War, Joe McCarthy, and the Red Scare'
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Episode: Cold War #274 – Witch Hunt (interview)
Elizabeth Levy
Co-author of 'Witch Hunt, The Cold War, Joe McCarthy, and the Red Scare'
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Episode: Cold War #274 – Witch Hunt (interview)

Hosts

Cam Reilly
Host of the show; co-creator with Ray; long-running co-host known for humor and deep historical analysis.
Ray Harris
Co-host of the show; brings interpretive commentary and sharp banter to historical narratives.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 338 ratings
  • Too stupid to believe

    These sister suckers have obviously never been near Tibet. First episode I played. I don’t need to hear anything else as idiots running their mouths is a dime a dozen these days. Wankers.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    GNXgypsy
    United Statesa year ago
  • Well researched and only mildly abusive.

    So much value here I decided to start paying for it. I needed to delete another podcast to stay in budget (sorry Ray).

    Each hour is filled with well researched and humorously delivered content. It makes me question the history I learned and lived. I appreciate the Cam’s opinions despite the fact that they can challenge my own. That’s what makes it great.

    Do care on.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Theoldgunner
    Canadaa year ago
  • History taught right

    Having learnt about the cold war many years ago in school, it had been a while since I brushed up on my history. The education system tends to tell events with a pretty heavy bias towards the west and so it was refreshing to listen to Cam and Ray (mostly Cam) discuss the events that took place whilst taking into account both perspectives. If you're looking for a history podcast that goes into incredible depth with a good amount of crude humour this is the podcast for you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TheUwaisPatel1
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Disgusting

    Casual use of the n word — no thank you. These guys are pigs.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    sarah4657
    United States3 years ago
  • Informative, Problematic and Fun

    Historical details are handled seriously and critically, but presentation is done in a seemingly casual manner. As someone that doesn’t have a lot of time to read even more

    history works, this is the perfect way of spending leisure time without feeling guilty.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Spoo20226884
    United States4 years ago

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Listeners praise the thorough research and entertaining delivery, with humor that makes dense history engaging.
Some reviews note provocative language; context and disclaimers help moderate reception.
A portion perceives strong biases but still values the depth and storytelling quality.

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Cold War #275 – 1983 (Interview)
Q: How does Petrov's decision impact today's geopolitical landscape?
It highlights the critical importance of clear communication to prevent misunderstandings that could lead to nuclear conflict.
Cold War #275 – 1983 (Interview)
Q: What made 1983 so dangerous according to your book?
The combination of rising nuclear tensions and miscommunications between superpowers led to a precarious situation.

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