Best DDR Podcasts (2025)

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EP 129 by Summit Racing - HUGE DDR Announcements 1:54:57

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Big News, Big Moves, and a Bigger Future | Drag Drive Repeat Show EP 129 presented by Summit Racing Episode 129 of the Drag Drive Repeat Show presented by Summit Racing carried a different energy the moment the live stream opened. You could hear it in Mike Narx’s voice. You could see it in the chat. And you could feel it in the way the hosts paced …

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When East German Soldiers Dreamed of Flying Over the Wall (436) 1:14:59

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Andrew was a British modern languages student in 1989. He recounts the serendipitous moment when he stumbled upon an advert for a work and holiday trip to the GDR. The trip was organized by the Great Britain GDR Society, which allowed participants to experience life behind the Iron Curtain. For just £120, students could immerse themselves in a cult…

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EP 133 by Summit Racing - PRI Show 2025 Recap with #racecafriends 2:06:36

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Welcome to Episode 133 of the Drag Drive Repeat Show presented by Summit Racing Drag and Drive events dropped like CRAZY at PRI 2025, we recap all the new events, dates and tracks. Then we recap the Drag & Drive Awards, winners and their accomplishments. And we talk with a bunch of #racecarfriends that were at PRI with us. Their favorite cars, boot…

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Free The Prisoners: Palestine Action and the British Injustice System - Interview with Brogan Devlin 34:53

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An interview with Brogan Devlin, sister of imprisoned Palestine Action activist Jordan Devlin, on supporting and advocating for the hunger strikers and other prisoners, and the the crimes and complicity of the British state.By Turning Earth

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EP 132 by Summit Racing - Pre-PRI Show 2025 1:23:55

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PRI Week Begins: Big Plans, Big Guests, and the Biggest Drag-and-Drive Presence Ever | Drag Drive Repeat Show EP 132 Presented by Summit Racing Episode 132 of the Drag Drive Repeat Show presented by Summit Racing opened with a familiar mix of excitement and exhaustion. PRI week had officially arrived, and the DDR team was juggling last-minute logis…

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EP 131 by Summit Racing - Ry Klemp 2:49:54

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Stories From the Road, Lessons From the Grind | Drag Drive Repeat Show EP 131 presented by Summit Racing – Featuring Ry Klemp Introduction: The Stories That Define a Community Episode 131 of the Drag Drive Repeat Show presented by Summit Racing opened with a familiar tone. Calm. Direct. Warm in the way only drag-and-drive people can be warm, even w…

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EP 130 by Summit Racing - Wild West Drag & Dash Team 2:05:33

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Epic Roads, Hard Miles, and a Wild West Finish | Drag Drive Repeat Show EP 130 presented by Summit Racing – Wild West Drag & Dash Drag Drive Repeat Show EP 130 opened with a tone that felt both reflective and energized. This wasn’t just another show — it was the bridge between the year’s last major events and the coming wave of off-season rebuilds,…

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Cold War Kid to Space Age Engineer via President Kennedy's last flight alive & RAF Upper Heyford (435) 1:27:11

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Keith Longstreth takes us through an extraordinary life shaped by the rhythms and risks of the Cold War. Born into an Air Force family, Keith grew up on bases across the world—from Scotland to Italy to Texas, where he describes a poignant last farewell to President Kennedy before his assassination. His career in the USAF placed him behind the scene…

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Eyes at the Edge of the Iron Curtain - Life in a 1960s British Reconnaissance Regiment (434) 1:03:01

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This is the 2nd part of the story of Miles, a British National Service conscript during his military service in the late 1950s. I’d like to give special thanks for the Norfolk Tank Museum for highlighting Miles’ story and one of his relatives for putting me in contact with him. Throughout the episode, our Miles shares captivating anecdotes and the …

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What was Cold War British Army Conscription really like? (433) 59:22

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We hear the fascinating story of Miles, a British National Service conscript during his military service in the late 1950s. I’d like to give special thanks for the Norfolk Tank Museum for highlighting Miles’ story and one of his relatives for putting me in contact with him. Miles shares vivid memories of receiving his call-up papers, the initial me…

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The Berlin Airlift - Victories, Myths, and the Berlin Blockade (432) 1:08:35

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The Berlin Blockade was one of the first major international crises of the Cold War when the Soviet Union blocked the Western Allies' railway, road, and canal access to the sectors of Berlin under Western control. I speak with Joseph Pearson, the author of “The Airlift Victories, Myths, and the Berlin Blockade. This is not your standard military hi…

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Surrounded and outnumbered 8-1 : A forgotten story of the Korean War (431) 59:43

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This is the largely untold story of Task Force Faith, the U.S. Army soldiers who although outnumbered 8-1 by Chinese troops fought valiantly during the Battle of Chosin Reservoir in the Korean War. Author Steve Fogel has written a new book called A Task Force Called Faith - The Untold Story of the U.S. Army Soldiers Who Fought for Survival at Chosi…

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Shaking Hands with China’s Second Most Powerful Man (430) 54:25

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Bill Hodes was an American school child in 1950s Revolutionary China and this is the second part of his story. Among many stories we hear how he had the unique opportunity to meet one of China's most revered leaders, Zhou Enlai, the first Premier of the People's Republic of China and how he played softball with US and British POWs from the Korea Wa…

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An American Childhood in 1950s Revolutionary China (429) 57:21

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Bill Hodes was a red diaper baby, a baby born to Communist parents. Bill shares stories about his parents, Bob and Jane Hodes, both convinced communists who were active in civil rights movements during the McCarthy period. He recounts their life in New Orleans, his father's groundbreaking research in neurophysiology, and the family's eventual move …

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DDR E022 The Ogoni 9 59:32

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On the 10th of November 1995, 9 activists of the Ogoni people in Nigeria were hanged by the Nigerian military government for their resistance to the Royal Dutch Shell oil and gas company. Their names were Ken Saro-Wiwa, Saturday Dobee, Nordu Eawo, Daniel Gbooko, Paul Levera, Felix Nuate, Baribor Bera, Barinem Kiobel, and John Kpuine.Five years late…

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The German Democratic Republic The Rise and Fall of a Cold War State (428) 1:11:47

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Ned Richardson- Little has written a new book titled The German Democratic Republic: The Rise and Fall of a Cold War State. It offers a differentiated picture of the communist state with a sophisticated analysis of life under dictatorship which candidly confronts the abuses of the East German Communist Party and the Stasi. The GDR was also entangle…

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EP 127 - Laura from Street-N-Yeet PLUS Skippy from Buckeye Skip's drag and drive 2:08:21

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Welcome to Episode 127 of the Drag Drive Repeat Show presented by Summit Racing Laura Vanderhoof of Southeast Street-N-Yeet to talk about the upcoming event and then Skip from Buckeye Skips event. Intros Thanks Thanks Summit Ad Read MIKE: Summit Racing's speed legacy began in 1968 as a one-man startup and is now the World's Speed Shop® with four hu…

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EP 126: Derek Putnam of Sick the Magazine Recaps Sick Smokies 2025 2:03:52

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Rise of the Gassers, First 4 second Average and Incredible stories from Sick Smokies 2025 | Drag Drive Repeat Show EP 126 presented by Summit Racing By Drag Drive Repeat | Presented by Summit Racing Introduction: From Points Shakeups to Smoky Mountains Episode 126 of The Drag Drive Repeat Show presented by Summit Racing roared back to life after a …

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EP 125: Weekend Warriors, Short Circuit, Records Fall - Cody Van Winkle 1:52:51

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Weekend Warriors, New Events, and Record Speeds | Drag Drive Repeat Show EP 125 presented by Summit Racing Published: October 2025 By: Drag Drive Repeat | Presented by Summit Racing Episode 125 of the Drag Drive Repeat Show presented by Summit Racing brings together everything that defines the drag and drive community — new events, incredible recor…

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EP 124: Jesse Fox drives a V8 swapped Volvo across the country for drag and drive 2:17:15

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Hot Rod Drag Week Records Shattered, Redwood Rally Wraps, and Jesse Fox’s 2,900-Mile Adventure | DDR Show EP 124 Presented by Summit Racing — September 2025 Episode 124 of the Drag Drive Repeat Show presented by Summit Racing came packed with history-making headlines and heartfelt road stories. With 15 Drag Week records falling, a wild 2,900-mile M…

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Trust but Verify: When the Soviets Came to South Dakota (427) 1:03:12

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I continue chatting with Dennis Greene about his incredible journey from a challenging childhood in segregated Savannah, Georgia to a distinguished military career. Dennis is made Senior Flight Commander responsible for 50 Minuteman nuclear missiles. Dennis shares his firsthand experiences of the intense pressure, the psychological toll of nuclear …

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EP 123: Hot Rod Drag Week 20205 Recap with Go Fast Phototgraphy 2:05:05

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Records Shattered and Stories Galore: Hot Rod Drag Week 2025 Recapped on DDR Show EP 123 September 2025 – Presented by Summit Racing Episode 123 of the Drag Drive Repeat Show presented by Summit Racing was an all-out celebration of Hot Rod Drag Week 2025—a landmark 20th anniversary edition that delivered record-breaking performances, emotional mile…

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Show EP 121 by Summit Racing - Matt Frost (RMRW) PLUS Tommy and Jim from Summit Racing 2:00:39

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Welcome to Episode 121 of the Drag Drive Repeat Show presented by Summit Racing Tonight’s show is a banger! We have drag and drive event updates, Matt Frost for Race Weekend - routes and route stops, and Tommy and Jim from Summit Racing Equipment. Summit Racing's speed legacy began in 1968 as a one-man startup and is now the World's Speed Shop® wit…

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Help Cold War Conversations win an award 1:01

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I am trying to win an award for Cold War Conversations inthe Discover Pods Awards for best history podcast 2025 and I need your nomination to get me into the finals. All I need you to do is to nominate Cold War Conversations inthe history category using this link. https://discoverpods.com/2025-podcast-awards/ Podcast Name: Cold War Conversations Po…

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From Racially Segregated Savannah to Nuclear Missile Crew Commander (426) 56:53

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Dennis Greene, is a former Air Force officer, who shares his incredible journey from a challenging childhood in segregated Savannah, Georgia to a distinguished military career. He reflects on his early inspirations, the realities of growing up in a segregated South, and the lessons learned throughout his US military service. Dennis discusses the si…

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DDR E021 Live: Campaign Updates and News - Palestine solidarity, Slí Eile, SOS, Shannon LNG 59:28

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Protestors block Dublin port in solidarity with the Global Sumud Flotilla and the Palestinian people. Ceasefire and hostage exchange negotiations begin. Campaign updates from Safety Before LNG, Sli Eile and Save Our Sperrins.By Turning Earth

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The KGB defector who saved MI5 and changed the Cold War (425) 1:03:15

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Oleg Lyalin, was a KGB officer whose actions would provide British intelligence with pivotal information during the Cold War. I speak with Richard Kerbaj, the author of a new book, 'The Defector,' which chronicles Lyalin's story. Lyalin was trained with The KGB’s Department V, which was their sabotage and assassinations department. He was …

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Cold War Kids: The Unique Life of US Military BRATs (424) 1:07:13

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Author Tom Hapgood is a US military BRAT aka the child of a parent or parents serving full-time in the United States Armed Forces. He talks about his 5 years in West Germany during the Cold War. He shares the challenges of moving every few years, adapting to new cultures, and the rich tapestry of friendships formed along the way. The term "BRAT" of…

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The Cambridge Five Cold War Spy Ring: Philby, Burgess, Maclean, Blunt & Cairncross (423) 1:06:53

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The incredible story of the five most damaging spies inBritish history, from their recruitment at Cambridge University to theirinfiltration of the government and the security services, all whilesuccessfully eluding prosecution. I speak with Shawnna Morris the author of a new book TheCambridge Spy Ring: The Treachery of the Five Who Got Away. We exp…

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Cold War Britain: Fifty years in the shadow of the bomb (422) 59:57

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Fraser McCallum is the author of a new book Cold War Britain: Fifty years in the shadow of the bomb which gives a fascinating insight into a period that shaped the fabric of British society. The Cold War defined the history of Britain in the second half of the twentieth century as much as it did that of the US and the Soviet Union. Cold War Britain…

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Mike Galimi of Hot Rod Magazine talks Hot Rod Drag Week 2025 22:58

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With Hot Rod Drag Week 2025 starting on Sept 14, Mike Galimi, the Network Director of Hot Rod Magazine, was on Episode 122 of the Drag Drive Repeat Show to give us all the juicy details of the 20th Anniversary of the drag and drive that started it all! If you are attending Drag Week, please come find Mike at the Summit truck, starting line or in th…

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D.B. Cooper: The Unsolved Cold War Aircraft Hijack (421) 1:02:24

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On November 24, 1971, a man using the alias Dan Cooper hijacked a Northwest Airlines flight, demanding a ransom of $200,000 and four parachutes. What followed was a daring escape that has left investigators and enthusiasts puzzled for over five decades. I sit down with Pat Boland, a true crime aficionado and expert on the D.B. Cooper case. Boland s…

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Drag Drive Repeat Show EP 122 - Mike Galimi of Hot Rod Magazine 1:34:31

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Welcome to Episode 122 of the Drag Drive Repeat presented by Summit RacingAll things Hot Rod Drag Week 2025 with Mike Galimi of Hot Rod Magazine! Then we'll discuss the Winners of Drop the Hammer NC edition and the first Rocky Mountain Race WeekEND!

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A Royal Scots Dragoon Guard in Cold War Berlin (420) 1:12:20

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I delve into the remarkable life of Peter Stewart, a former Royal Scots Dragoon Guard Chieftain tank driver whose experiences during the Cold War offer a unique perspective on military life. Peter's stories are filled with humour and nostalgia, particularly when he recalls his time in Berlin. His anecdotes are both entertaining and thought-provokin…

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Show EP 120 by Summit Racing - 8.500 Heavy Hitters 2:26:55

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Welcome to Episode 120 of the Drag Drive Repeat Show presented by Summit Racing Episode 120 of the Drag Drive Repeat Show presented by Summit Racing was one for the record books, as the spotlight turned to the 8.500 index class—one of drag-and-drive’s most competitive and unforgiving battlegrounds. Host Mike and co-host Eric welcomed a stacked line…

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The 2nd Most Famous Voice In Cold War Romania (419) 56:05

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Irina Nistor worked as a translator of TV programs in Romania under the Communist regime, and is known for secretly voicing over thousands of banned movie titles on VHS tapes smuggled in from the West in the four years between 1985 and the revolution. She was reckeoned to be the 2nd most famous voice in Romania after the Communist leader Nicolae Ce…

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How Workers Can Refuse To Handle Israeli Goods with The IWU 1:04:25

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What can workers do to support Palestine? What can unions do to support their workers? How can the workers movement build strength, and take power back from the compliant lapdogs that run the Irish government? The answers to all these questions and more are contained in this talk. Speakers:Alex Homits of the IWU - union.ieEoghan McNeill of The Ditc…

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Codename Sunbeam - The story of MI6’s greatest Cold War spy (418) 54:49

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He was a KGB colonel. A double agent. And the most valuable spy Britain ever had. Born into a world of secrets & silence in Moscow Oleg Gordievsky’s journey takes us from the waning days of Stalin to his disillusionment with the Soviet system and his defection to MI6. He lived a secret life at the heart of Soviet intelligence — all while feeding cl…

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DDR Show EP 119 by Summit Racing - Goldstone & Robbins! 2:10:49

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Welcome to Episode 119 of the Drag Drive Repeat Show presented by Summit Racing We have two interviews tonight! The first will be with Bryant Goldstone and Brian Robbins and their huge weekend at the Havlik’s Fastest Street Car Shootout. And then we’ll have the couple behind Nightmare Garage on to discuss their 1,000+ mile trip to Heads Up Hustle 2…

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A 98 Year Old USAF Veteran Remembers the Berlin AIrlift (417) 49:13

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The Berlin Airlift stands as one of the most significant events in Cold War history, a testament to the resilience and determination of the Allies in the face of Soviet adversity. I speak with 98 year old veteran Ralph Dionne, who played a crucial role in this monumental operation. Ralph details the story of the Berlin Airlift and shares his journe…

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DDR E.020 Day of Resistance in The Sperrins with Sli Eile and Conor McCabe 59:39

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For the first time ever Turning Earth was broadcast live from the DDR studio. This month I was joined by David from Slí Eile to discuss their upcoming Day of Resistance in the Sperrin Mountains, to support to people there who have been fighting off an international mining company.We were joined as well by Conor McCabe, to bring a broader analysis t…

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DDR E019 The Free Peoples of the World: Anti-Imperialist Solidarity with Fra Hughes 59:59

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An interview with Fra Hughes of Palestine Aid, discussing international solidarity work that has taken him all around the world; to Palestine, the Donbass, Venezuela and Syria. The discussion focuses on Palestine, Syria and the Donbass in particular, and debunks some of the false notions that are propagated about these places through the mainstream…

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The Atomic Bombing of Japan - The First Shots of the Cold War? (416) 1:05:57

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Today is 80 years since the atomic bombing of the Japanese city of Nagasaki. I talk with Stephen Walker who is the author of Shockwave: Countdown to Hiroshima. He has spent years researching the atomic bombings and highlights how they impacted Soviet/US relations in the early Cold War as well as US relations with their Allies. We reflect on the dec…

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Show EP 117 by Summit Racing - Driven Racing Oil's Bill Alexander 2:06:20

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Welcome to Episode 117 of the Drag Drive Repeat Show presented by Summit Racing Bill from Driven Racing Oil talks about Sick Michigan Miles and how Driven got involved in drag and drive. Summit Racing's speed legacy began in 1968 as a one-man startup and is now the World's Speed Shop® with four facilities and 200+ catalog editions. Fueling your pas…

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Berlin: A Spy’s Guide to its Cold War History (415) 58:05

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In the heart of Europe, Berlin stood as a city divided not only by walls but by ideologies. I dive into the world of espionage that thrived in this divided city with Special Forces and CIA veteran James Stejskal who has written a new book Berlin: A Spy’s Guide to its Cold War History in Story & Image. We explore in some detail the intricate web of …

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Show EP 116 by Summit Racing - Media Mania 2:36:29

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Welcome to Episode 116 of the Drag Drive Repeat Show presented by Summit Racing Media Mania edition! We talk to the media teams that cover drag and drive events! The good and bad, tips and tricks, and what they wish people would understand about the media side of drag and drive. Summit Racing's speed legacy began in 1968 as a one-man startup and is…

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With the US 1st Armored Division in Cold War West Germany (414) 1:16:53

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Doug and Mike served in CS Company, 1st Battalion, 37th Armor in the US 1st Armored Division in West Germany. They provide vivid accounts of their basic training experiences, where they faced the rigors of military life for the first time. Doug recalls the challenges of adapting to the strict regimen and the camaraderie that formed among the recrui…

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Cold War Short Stories Ep 1 (413) 16:20

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Welcome to a new type of episode I'm calling Cold War Short Stories — a collection of stories from our listeners and social media followers. These are fascinating Cold War tales that may not fill a full episode, but are far too good to leave untold. So keep them coming! Your Cold War memories, or those of a loved one, are part of history. Share the…

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Drag Drive Repeat News for 7/19/2025 by Summit Racing - HUGE event updates! 1:01:12

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Welcome to the Drag Drive Repeat News presented by Summit Racing for 7/19/2025 We’re gonna miss Eric on this one - he’s on a family vacation this weekend! The countdown to Heads Up Hustle and Drag Week continues!! Plus we talk about Street Car Challenge that’s happening right now! Summit Racing's speed legacy began in 1968 as a one-man startup and …

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Korea: War Without End (412) 1:11:44

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The Korean War is often called "the forgotten war"—a brutal, complex conflict that claimed millions of lives but has largely faded from public memory, particularly in the West. Yet its consequences are still very much with us today, shaping the geopolitical fault lines on the Korean peninsula and beyond. In their latest book, Korea : War Without En…