Atomic Hobo - Nuclear War Podcast
Julie McDowallA weekly podcast on how we prepared for nuclear war. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 251 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HistorySociety & Culture | |||
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What happened on a Norfolk air base in 1958 when an American threatened to k1ll himself by firing a gun into an atomic bomb?
My thanks to the Conelrad6401240 YouTube/Twitter account for alerting me to this story, and for uploading the associated doc... more
The Soviet youth organisation, the Komsomol, and how it prepared the young for nuclear war with "predators from the imperialist jungle", as Khrushchev nicely put it.
I quote from THE WHISPERERS: PRIVATE LIFE IN STALIN'S RUSSIA by Orlando Figes.
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Americans in the early 50s were told there was a "civil defence gap", and that the Soviets were superior in protecting their population? Was this true?
As mentioned in the pod, I quote from two academic articles. They are:
'Soviet Civil Defence: The... more
Why is America so interested in Greenland? What was its role in nuclear attack and early warning? And what happened when a huge B52 bomber carrying a bunch of hydrogen bombs crashed into the ice up there?
There's a bonus pod which accompanies this e... more
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Apple Podcasts5Ericthesi
United States8 months ago - 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 Podcasts5Atomic Hobo by StanUnited States10 months ago 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 :)
Audible5BTSUnited States2 years 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 :)
Audible5BTSUnited States2 years 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
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What is Atomic Hobo about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Content largely focuses on the history of nuclear preparedness during the Cold War, diving into specific events and policies that shaped societal responses to the nuclear threat. Episodes explore various dimensions of nuclear war, including military strategies, civil defense measures, and public sentiment, often blending serious historical analysis with a touch of humor and pop culture references. Noteworthy episodes examine moments like the Sculthorpe Nuclear Weapons Incident, the inadequacies of Soviet civil defense, and the psychological impacts of nuclear warfare as depicted in films and literature. This unique approach is likely to appeal to listeners interested in history, military affairs, and cultural critiques of societal anxieties... more
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