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Atomic Hobo - Nuclear War Podcast

Julie McDowall
Cold War
Nuclear War
Sweden
Civil Defence
Nuclear Winter
Survival
Operation Hurricane
Winston Churchill
Civil Defense
Nuclear Weapons
Farming After Nuclear War
Education Amid Crisis
Black Market
Home Defence
Threads
Swedish Civil Defence Booklet
Soviet Union
Nuclear Shelters
Cosmetics Regulations
Scotland Yard

A weekly podcast on how we prepared for nuclear war. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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I go into the newspaper archives to see what the local papers in Aldershot were saying about nuclear war in the early 80s. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Their first hours within the tiny inner refuge.

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Julie

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Chairman Mao and his "paper tigers".

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I quote a lot of good books in this episode, so here is a list:

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The first terrible 48 hours after the Bomb drops...

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Julie McDowall
Julie McDowall hosts the podcast, bringing a deep knowledge of nuclear war history and civil defense strategies. Known for her engaging storytelling style, she intersperses humor with informative content to make complex subjects more accessible to a broader audience.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 640 ratings
  • Found my tribe!

    I really enjoy how Julie dives deep into the details of nuclear war preparations, civil defense, and portrayals of nuclear war in film and television. More than once, I’ve found myself laughing out loud when she brings up something we all recognize—like Mrs. Dahlberg’s meltdown in The Day After.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Atomic Hobo by Stan
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great show for people interested in the subject or for morbid fun

    Ever since a rerun of the Day After scared the heck out of me as a kid, I’ve been intensely interested in the subject. So, lots of great detail even for someone who already knows a lot. In short, a podcast made with love and care about the worst thing that could possibly happen :)

    Audible
    5
    BTS
    United Statesa year ago
  • A must for all Military history fans

    I’ve always been interested in the history of the cold war, particularly the nuclear element if it. A twitter friend recommended this podcast to me a couple of years ago and I’ve listened to every single one. The way McDowell narrates is like a story intertwined in a history book, she’s funny, factual and has a way of making words come alive in your mind. She was a way of dealing with macabre subjects in a factual tone, thought provoking, yet dignified. Anyone interested in the cold war or nucl... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    I eat cakes
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Union Jack

    Thanks for the update for this subject.

    Well told as usual, though I believe the breakthrough noted was included in the 1940 ‘Tizard Mission’ a crate of essentially the country’s most sensitive technology, intended to pull the still neutral US closer in with cooperation, to allow the mass production of them and away from enemy bombing.

    Including the cavity magnetron, an important radar development, areas where the US was active too but the UK also had made progress, this was where the breakthr... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Graham@
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Original, detailed and beautifully narrated podcast on the many aspects of nuclear war. If you grew up in fear of The Bomb, this is powerful stuff to share. Julie McDowall's obsession with the British nuclear war drama 'Threads' is understandable. The indelible memory of watching it as a teenager got me here, and I think it is still an utterly relevant masterpiece - after all, the missiles have never disappeared. But it is Julie's meticulous, wide-ranging research and her calm, personal and spel... more

    Podchaser
    5
    Philippe Laissue
    2 years ago

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Exploring the nuances of nuclear war preparation and its cultural implications, episodes cover diverse topics from civil defense strategies to the psychological effects of living under the shadow of potential nuclear conflict. The discussions often juxtapose dark themes with humor, making heavy subjects accessible, and include analyses of historical events, films, and public perception during pivotal moments such as the Cold War. The unique blend of storytelling, meticulous research, and interviews with experts creates a compelling narrative that resonates with listeners interested in history and societal impacts of wartime policies.

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