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Rad History

80s90s History
The Smiths
Bo Jackson
Morrissey
Phil Hartman
Johnny Marr
New Jack Swing
Saturday Night Live
America's Funniest Home Videos
Calvin and Hobbes
R&B
A Few Good Men
The Golden Girls
NFL
The 1980s
The 1990s
The Simpsons
Memphis Group
Teddy Riley
Total Request Live
Keith Sweat

A history podcast ONLY about the 80s and 90s. The music, the movies, the people, the politics, the culture and more. Rad history for our troubled times.

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In Part Three of The End of the Cold War, we move to the front lines—East Germany in 1989—where the system begins to crack in real time. Through the story of the Berlin Wall and the people who lived in its shadow, we trace how mass emigration, grassr... more

In Part Two of The End of the Cold War, the pace accelerates as reform collides with reality. From Reagan and Gorbachev’s historic summits to the near-breakthrough at Reykjavik, détente begins to reshape the superpower rivalry. But inside the Soviet ... more

In Part One of The End of the Cold War, we begin inside a Soviet Union already in decline. From Brezhnev’s stagnation to the brief rules of Andropov and Chernenko, this episode traces how corruption, economic decay, gerontocracy, and Cold War pressur... more

The sad saga of the breakup of The Smiths.

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Recent Guests

Kevin Pollak
Actor and comedian, known for his roles in A Few Good Men and various stand-up performances.
Episode: 25. The Making Of A Few Good Men
Farhad Manjoo
A New York Times columnist and writer
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Episode: 8. The Challenger Disaster
Toni Trucks
Actress known for her roles in *SEAL Team* and *The Twilight Saga*
Paramount Plus
Episode: 6. The Answering Machine - With Toni Trucks!
Daniel Kibblesmith
Writer and comedian, five-time Emmy nominee
Episode: 4. Calvin And Hobbes - With Daniel Kibblesmith
John Gruber
Founder of Daring Fireball, known for his insights on technology and gaming
Daring Fireball
Episode: 3. Goldeneye 007 - With John Gruber
MG Siegler
Investor and tech writer
Episode: 2. Blockbuster Video - With MG Siegler
Christina Warren
Tech and pop culture commentator, podcaster
Episode: 1. The Golden Girls - With Christina Warren

Host

Brian McCullough
Host of Rad History; experienced narrative historian with deep ties to tech and cultural history. Credited for other historical tech-focused shows and long-form storytelling.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 106 ratings
  • Rad-iculous! In a good way!

    If you remember the 80s and 90s as a better time to be a kid or young adult, then this podcast is for you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SuperChargedAuburn
    United States2 months ago
  • Understanding why you became you

    Have you wondered why you became who you are? Rad History will walk you through history and the influence marketing and social engineering shapes then molds each of us. A little different from one to the next. Still, you were/are molded seconds by seconds. Brian makes it fun, engaging, and grounding. From retail to hair bands. Each is a journey that you lived through.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rswanky
    United States6 months ago
  • Brian's podcast are always good, he does a great job summarizing interesting things in history

    Podcast Addict
    5
    joeherbers
    6 months ago
  • Awkward Structure

    Good content, but the structure of forcing guests (who seem kinda random and not experts or anything) to read Brian’s researched factoids back to him is kinda odd. Also, please fix your cover art. 80s and 90s are not possessive. Drives me nuts!

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Werdy
    United Statesa year ago
  • Nice idea, but sounds like someone reading a report

    As I noted in the title, this is a nice idea with some interesting topics from the 1980s. It, however, sounds like someone is reading a report that they made for a teacher without a lot of natural, pausing, tone, and inflection.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    macjonny1
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

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A few comments note audio levels could be improved.
Listeners frequently highlight high production quality and nostalgic relevance.
Overall positive notes emphasize strong nostalgia and well-researched topics.
Some listeners critique the guest format as uneven and mention cover art issues.
Many praise engaging storytelling and insightful context from guests.

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A nostalgic history show focused on the 80s and 90s, blending culture, technology, politics, and entertainment through narrative storytelling and themed episodes. Topics span the end of the Cold War, iconic films and music, toys, video games, and major cultural moments, often featuring guest perspectives to deepen context. The host's approachable style and strong attention to archival detail make it a reveals-and-reminisce experience for listeners who want historical context wrapped in shared memories. A standout trait is the wide range of topics within a cohesive nostalgic lens, offering both educational value and entertainment for fans of the era.

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Rad History launched 2 years ago and published 33 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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1. Kevin Pollak
2. Farhad Manjoo
3. Toni Trucks
4. Daniel Kibblesmith
5. John Gruber
6. MG Siegler
7. Christina Warren

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