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Dan Carlin

Dan Carlin
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Nuclear War
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Japan
Second World War
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Holocaust
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Rick Rubin
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Time Travel
Haunted House Horror

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Recent Guests

Henry Sledge
Henry Sledge, son of Eugene Sledge, author and interviewer on the topic of his father's legacy
Author of The Old Breed: The Complete Story Revealed
Episode: EP33_Sledgehammer_and_Big_Shot
Mike Rowe
Host of The Way I Heard It; Dirty Jobs star
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Episode: EP32_The_Show_with_Mike_Rowe
Zainab Badawi
Award-winning filmmaker, journalist, broadcaster; author of An African History of Africa
University of London's School of Oriental and African Studies (President)
Episode: EP31_Kushite_Conversations
Annie Jacobsen
Pulitzer Prize finalist, investigative reporter
Pulitzer Prize finalist, investigative reporter
Episode: EP29_The_Handmaidens_of_the_Apocalypse
Dan Stone
Professor of Modern History and Director of the Holocaust Research Institute at Royal Holloway, University of London
Royal Holloway, University of London
Episode: EP28_Superhumanly_Inhuman
Kenneth W. Harrell
Professor, Tulane University
Tulane University
Episode: EP27_More_Steppe_Stories
Rick Rubin
Music producer, founder of Def Jam, author of The Creative Act, A Way of Being
Episode: EP24_Manifesting_the_Muse_with_Rick
Dominic Sandbrook
Writer, TV presenter, historian
The Rest is History (guest on episode)
Episode: EP21_Hollandansandbrook
Tom Holland
Writer, TV presenter, historian
The Rest is History (guest on episode)
Episode: EP21_Hollandansandbrook

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Dan Carlin
Host of Hardcore History (and related series) known for narrative, sourcing, and long-form historical analysis.

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#166
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Apple Podcasts
#186
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Q: Can you tell the aliens story you referenced with Reagan and Gorbachev and what it signified for nuclear diplomacy?
It was a human moment that broke the ice in a tense negotiation, showing that personal rapport can cut through doctrinal rigidity and open space for trust, which in turn helped pivot U.S.-Soviet relations away from purely strategic stalemate toward meaningful dialogue.
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Q: What lessons does Hastings draw regarding cultural and political engagement in interventions?
He argues that military success without cultural and social engagement is hollow; sustainable outcomes require building local institutions and legitimacy, not just winning firefights.
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Q: How did media coverage influence public perception of the war, according to Hastings?
Hastings notes that Vietnam coverage was more uncensored and graphic than earlier conflicts, which helped convey the war's realities to the public, but also argues that the coverage sometimes fueled pessimism and a sense of a lost cause due to the visibility of atrocities on all sides.
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Q: What justified the U.S. intervention in Vietnam at the time, given the complexities Hastings describes?
Hastings explains that officials believed stopping the spread of communism and maintaining credibility in the Cold War context justified involvement, but he also emphasizes the gap between public rhetoric and the on-ground realities, and how fear of a domino effect often overshadowed nuanced assessment.
EP11_Toronto_Redux
Q: What do you think the future of podcasting looks like in a world post-pandemic?
A continued expansion of long-form, in-depth conversations that leverage the intimacy of audio, with independent creators thriving due to their creative freedom and direct audience connection.

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The show offers deep-dive, long-form explorations of historical events, eras, and ideas, often weaving rigorous research with provocative storytelling. Episodes commonly center on grand strategic narratives, military history, ancient civilizations, and the human dimensions of war, power, and culture, frequently featuring interviews with scholars, historians, or subject-matter experts. A standout trait is the host's narrative style—consequential, thought-provoking, and richly sourced—often challenging conventional timelines and inviting contemplation of moral and ethical questions across history. The program likely appeals to curious, education-minded listeners who enjoy thorough context, primary-source resonance, and cross-disciplinary conn... more

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