The history and the pop culture of the Cold War with Ryan Lewellin

Thumb War is your weekly showdown over movies, streaming series, and pop culture mayhem. Rachel and JD dive into what’s worth watching (and what deserves jail time), dishing out unfiltered recaps, reviews, and cinematic chaos. Smart-ish, savage-ish, and spoiler-heavy.

Gary Oldman (The Dark Knight, Harry Potter), director Tomas Alfredson (Let the Right One In) and producer Robyn Slovo discuss their new film. Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy is the long-awaited feature film version of John le Carré’s classic bestselling novel about a deadly international spy game set in the Cold War of the mid-20th Century. The film's all-star cast includes Colin Firth, Benedict Cumberbatch, Tom Hardy, Mark Strong and John Hurt. Moderated by Edith Bowman at the Apple Store, Regent ...

A podcast about the dawn of the nuclear age, hosted by Usha Sahay and produced by War on the Rocks, with support from the Carnegie Corporation of New York and the John D. And Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. In each episode, Usha takes listeners on a journey into the early years of the Cold War, telling stories about the dilemmas nuclear weapons posed for American and Soviet leaders, and introducing a fascinating cast of characters who were all trying to prevent Armageddon in different way ...

Cold Storage is a sci-fi narrative podcast mini-series produced by Corvus Audio, an independent podcast production company based out of Dayton, Ohio, and created by sibling duo Savannah and Harrison Webb. The series follows two mechanics tasked with maintaining an underground doomsday bunker in the aftermath of nuclear war who stumble upon a dangerous conspiracy that threatens the last remnants of humanity. Created by a talented and hardworking cast and crew from across the Southwest Ohio re ...

An actual play Call of Cthulu podcast, set in 1980. At the intersection of the cold war and the supernatural, a misfit team of investigators from the Office of Naval Intelligence's Records and Reconciliation unit, works to uncover the mysteries behind strange experiences at Guantanamo Bay Naval Station in Cuba. Their mission takes them to places near and far, common and bizarre, as the national security of the United States, and the fate of the entire world, turn on the actions of a few cast ...

It was the WWF vs. WCW. Raw vs. Nitro. The Monday Night War. The Ratings War. The nWo. The Attitude Era. While everyone discusses who won the war, it's truly the battles within the war that made this weekly episodic rivalry so exciting. We discuss it all here on Monday Warfare: The Battles Within!

Join this goofy, mostly sober cast of friends as they play Playstation and discuss video games, anime, hip-hop, and everything nerd culture! This podcast is brought to you by the Kool-Nerd Productions.

In this podcast, we talk about coffee, tech, and gaming. Episodes are carefully segmented so you can enjoy whichever section you are most interested in or consume it all. The host Brayden Girard will share his knowledge and experience on these topics with you every week. Brayden is a Husband and Father of two, Web Developer, CrossFit enthusiast, College professor, and average gamer.... the Java keeps him going. Follow Brayden on Twitter @BraydenGirard or join the conversation on Discord at h ...

An actual play audio drama | Across several interwoven campaigns and one-shot adventures, Wild Endeavors is telling a collective tale of a fantastical land. Our current endeavor is a campaign focused the adventures of the Wayward Suns. For more than 3,000 years the people of Ayria haven’t been able to cross the Great Sea. In an age of relative peace, a group of adventurers known as the Wayward Suns discover a far more grim force is at work keeping Ayria isolated from the rest of the world. A ...

"Dangerous Assignment" was a popular American old-time radio espionage drama that captivated audiences during the early Cold War period. It combined intrigue and action, making it a favorite for those who enjoyed tales of international spy adventures. Here's a breakdown of the show: Premise: The series followed U.S. special agent Steve Mitchell, played by Brian Donlevy. Each episode opened with Mitchell receiving a "dangerous assignment" from "The Commissioner" (Herb Butterfield), a voice on ...