Cold War Conversations is hosted by Ian Sanders and presents firsthand accounts from people who lived through the Cold War, including soldiers, spies and civilians. The show has 479 episodes released weekly, with a median runtime of about 58 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000, with a suggested sponsorship rate of $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll.
Weekly firsthand Cold War testimony with a loyal, highly rated audience
- 471 Apple Podcasts ratings averaging 4.7 stars across 479 weekly episodes.
- Median episode runs about 58 minutes, giving sponsors room for a full host-read.
- Serious, educational audience well suited to heritage, education and travel brands.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, firsthand testimony, narrative
- Tone
- serious, reflective
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 40 to 60 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
The feed lists no funding links, and the website offers an 'Advertise or sponsor us' page and a 'Support the Podcast' donation page without named sponsors.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.coldwarconversations.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1363778974 |
| RSS feed | feeds.megaphone.fm/NSR5326520675 |
Benchmark score: 89 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| What did Jacqueline Kennedy privately believe about the JFK Assassinat | 2026-10-16 | 51 min |
| My Cuban Encounters with Hemingway, Batista, Che Guevara and Fidel Cas | 2026-10-09 | 60 min |
| From Mao's Red Guard to conscription into the Chinese People's Liberat | 2026-10-02 | 57 min |
| The Birth of Poland's Free Trade Union Solidarity (475) | 2026-09-25 | 1 h 6 min |
| Growing Up Under Communism on Cold War Poland’s Baltic Coast (474) | 2026-09-18 | 1 h 8 min |
| If the Soviets Invaded : Sweden's Secret Underground Resistance Plan ( | 2026-09-11 | 47 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
"Listening to even one episode of "Cold War Conversations" will make this sprawling, potentially intimidating period of history feel vivid and compelling." The New York Times Experience the Cold War like never before with Cold War Conversations — an award-winning podcast. Each week, host Ian Sanders brings you raw, firsthand accounts from the people who lived through one of history’s most tense…
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About Cold War Conversations
Cold War Conversations is an award-winning history podcast hosted by Ian Sanders, who describes the show on its website as bringing firsthand accounts from soldiers, spies and civilians who lived through the Cold War. The feed lists 479 episodes released weekly, with a median runtime of about 58 minutes and themes spanning East Germany, the Soviet Union, aviation and espionage.
The show has 471 Apple Podcasts ratings with a 4.7 average, and the website's About page quotes Inside History Magazine praising its oral history approach. Listeners are estimated at 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, based on ratings volume, episode count and hosting signals; these are estimates, not published figures.
No sponsors were named in the feed or on the website, which offers an advertising page. A host-read mid-roll is estimated at $90 to $625 per episode, suiting museum, travel and education brands. Source: the podcast feed, the show website and Apple Podcasts.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Cold War Conversations can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Cold War Conversations
How much does Cold War Conversations charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated host-read mid-roll rates range from $90 to $625 per episode, based on estimated downloads of 5,000 to 25,000 per episode at $18 to $25 per thousand. Final pricing depends on the show's current terms.
What is Cold War Conversations about?
It is a history podcast where host Ian Sanders interviews people who lived through the Cold War, including soldiers, spies and civilians, about their firsthand experiences.
How do I contact Cold War Conversations about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
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