Episodes

May 9 Victory Day Parade 29.04.2022 42:00

There will be a lot of eyes on this year’s Victory Day parade in Russia because of the speech Vladimir Putin will have to give. What will he say? In this episode I give a rundown of how the parade goes. At the end of the day, it’s a great Cold War throwback, lots of Soviet nostalgia and stunning military pageantry. I also discussed “babushka z” and how she plays into the current mood in Russia.

Austria’s Cold War Neutrality: A Template for Ukraine? 12.04.2022 36:34

In this episode we talk about Austria, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Ukraine. There’s a little something for everyone, really

Ukraine, DEFCON and the Doomsday Clock 29.03.2022 31:01

In this episode we’ll discuss DEFCON and the Doomsday Clock. I think these topics are relevant for understanding some of the information…and misinformation about the war in Ukraine

The Turkish Army in the Korean War 09.03.2022 42:58

The second nation to step forward for Korea was Turkey. Today we’re talking about why they got involved, their experience and the mythos surrounding the Turks. We’ll also discuss the film “Ayla: Daughter of War”

Mcnamara’s Folly from a Cold War Perspective 27.01.2022 32:04

Recently on the Jocko podcast he discussed Mcnamara’s Folly about Project 100,000 to draft substandard men into the armed forces. Today I discuss the Cold War considerations of the plan and how it relates to current American foreign policy. I’m all over the place on this one, enjoy!

Ethiopia in the Korean War 21.12.2021 27:44

Of all the countries that participated in the Korean War, Ethiopia stands out as the most unique. Today we’ll tell the story of the Kagnew Battalion in Korea.

Poland and NATO’s Articles 4 and 5 23.11.2021 19:19

Will Poland evoke Article IV of the North Atlantic Treaty due to tensions on the Belarus border? I don’t know, but we’ll discuss what these articles actually mean today

On The Beach by Neil Shute 17.11.2021 22:00

Today we’re talking about that 1950’s Cold War classic of suspense, dread and horror “down under”, On The Beach.

The NATO Phonetic Alphabet 04.11.2021 11:57

In order for NATO to work, everyone needs to be understood. Today we’re doing a quick episode about the Cold War considerations behind the NATO alphabet. Of general military interest as well

The Interstate and the Cold War 26.10.2021 20:14

The interstate system we all probably use is a product of Cold War considerations. Let’s dive into it! Feels good to be back.

Welcome Back To The Cold War Cast 20.10.2021 7:23

Hey guys, I’m back! Too much has been left unsaid about the Cold War. I’m ready to jump back in. We’ll figure out all the details on the fly.