Chasing Rogue Nukes after the Fall of the Soviet Union

Susan Miller continues the story of her CIA career, recalling a harrowing experience of the 1991 US embassy fire in Moscow, and the unexpected humanity displayed by a KGB officer who helped save lives during the crisis.Listen on Apple PodcastsListen on SpotifyListen on YouTubeListen on Amazon MusicListen on Podcast AddictBecome a Patron! Susan Miller continues … Read more

Dead Drops and Disguises – A Female CIA Officer in 1980s Moscow

I explore the remarkable journey of Susan Miller, a former CIA operations officer who transitioned from a quiet childhood in California to the thrilling world of espionage. Growing up in Sunnyvale and Santa Rosa, she was surrounded by the tech industry, with her father working for Hewlett-Packard. However, her aspirations led her to California Polytechnic … Read more

Planning an Escape for 13 Years: How One Family Outsmarted the Iron Curtain

 Listen on Apple PodcastsListen on SpotifyListen on YouTubeListen on Amazon MusicListen on Podcast AddictBecome a Patron! What would you risk to escape a totalitarian state—and how long would you be willing to wait? In this gripping episode, Peter Kasl, author of⁠ Escaping the Grip of Eastern European Communism⁠, tells the extraordinary true story of … Read more

From Factory Floor to Army Life: A British National Serviceman’s Journey

   Listen on Apple PodcastsListen on SpotifyListen on YouTubeListen on Amazon MusicListen on Podcast AddictBecome a Patron! I delve into the captivating experiences of Miles, a national serviceman conscript who served in the British Army during the late 1950s. This period was pivotal in shaping modern military practices and societal attitudes, and our guest … Read more

When East German Soldiers Dreamed of Flying Over the Wall

 Listen on Apple PodcastsListen on SpotifyListen on YouTubeListen on Amazon MusicListen on Podcast AddictBecome a Patron! 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 … Read more

A Royal Scots Dragoon Guard in Cold War Berlin

   Listen on Apple PodcastsListen on SpotifyListen on YouTubeListen on Amazon MusicListen on Podcast AddictBecome a Patron! I delve into the remarkable life of Peter Stewart, a former Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Chieftain tank driver whose experiences during the Cold War offer a unique perspective on military life. We also remember his comrade Nigel … Read more

A 98 Year Old USAF Veteran Remembers the Berlin Airlift

  Listen on Apple PodcastsListen on SpotifyListen on YouTubeListen on Amazon MusicListen on Podcast AddictBecome a Patron! 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 … Read more