The ultimate guide to Cold War locations in Berlin (296)

Cold War Conversations Podcast

Ian Sanders

Society & Culture, Documentary, History

4.8 • 758 Ratings

🗓️ 20 June 2023

⏱️ 73 minutes

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Summary

Jonny Whitlam has been a Berlin tour guide since 2010, and since then he’s been showing travellers from across the world the fascinating history of Berlin. We met via social media after I noticed his great videos describing well-known and lesser know 20th-century historical locations in Berlin. We discussed doing an episode to help you see Cold War Berlin sites without needing a tour guide and this episode is the result. However, if you would like a personal tour check out Jonny’s tours on this link. Book your Berlin private tour experience now (whitlams-berlin-tours.com) Jonny is keen to share Berlin’s amazing history with everyone and he has put together The Ultimate Guide to Cold War Berlin which includes an amazing Google map of Cold War sites in Berlin. Despite the name, this list is not exhaustive and we’d welcome suggestions for anything you think we have missed! 0:00 Introduction and guest introduction: Johnny Whitlam 2:21 Interview with Johnny Whitlam: His experience as a tour guide and significant Cold War sites in Berlin 15:49 Must-see locations in Central Berlin according to Johnny Whitlam 27:30 Treptower Park: The Soviet Cemetery in Berlin 31:50 Ian Sanders shares a story about two brothers rescuing their sibling from East Berlin 42:35 Touring Potsdam and Berlin: 47:06 Waldsiedlung : GDR Leaders Housing Estate 57:04 Recommended Cold War Museums: Including Allied Museum and DDR Museum 1:02:02 Erich Mielke's office at the Stasi Museum Table of contents powered by PodcastAI✨ The fight to preserve Cold War history continues and via a simple monthly donation, you will give me the ammunition to continue to preserve Cold War history. You’ll become part of our community and get a sought-after CWC coaster as a thank you and you’ll bask in the warm glow of knowing you are helping to preserve Cold War history. Just go to https://coldwarconversations.com/donate/ If a monthly contribution is not your cup of tea, We also welcome one-off donations via the same link. Extra episode information https://coldwarconversations.com/episode296/ Find the ideal gift for the Cold War enthusiast in your life! Just go to https://coldwarconversations.com/store/ Support the project! https://coldwarconversations.com/donate/ Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/ColdWarPod Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/coldwarpod/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/coldwarconversations/ Youtube https://youtube.com/@ColdWarConversations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	Welcome to Cold War Conversations, the home of real stories of the Cold War.
0:05.9	Timothy Shalame is Bob Dylan and a complete unknown.
0:09.4	If anyone who's going to hold your attention on the state, you have to kind of be a freak.
0:14.0	Critics agree it's outstanding on every level. Five stars.
0:19.1	Shalemate is a revelation.
0:21.7	What do you want to be?
0:23.4	Whatever it is, they don't want me to be.
0:26.1	Now nominated for the Golden Globes for Best Picture,
0:28.6	best actor and best supporting actor, Edward Norton,
0:30.4	a complete unknown.
0:32.1	Ladies and gentlemen, Bob Bill!
0:35.3	In cinema's January 17, rated 15. This is Cold War Conversations. If you're new here, you've come to the right place to listen to first-hand Cold War history accounts. Do make sure you follow us in your podcast app or join our emailing list at cold war conversations.com.
0:59.2	Johnny Whitlam has been a Berlin tour guide since 2010. We met via social media after I noticed
1:06.3	his great videos describing well-known and lesser-known 20th century historical locations in Berlin.
1:13.6	We discussed doing an episode to help you see Cold War Berlin sites without needing a tour guide,
1:20.6	and this episode is the result. However, if you'd like a personal tour, do check out Johnny's
1:25.6	tours on the link in the episode information.
1:30.7	Johnny is keen to share Berlin's amazing history with everyone and he has generously put together
1:36.9	the ultimate guide to Cold War Berlin which includes an amazing Google map of 75 Cold War sites in Berlin.
1:46.7	Now, despite the name, this list is not exhaustive and we'd welcome suggestions for anything
1:52.4	you think we may have missed.
1:55.4	The battle to preserve Cold War history is ongoing and your support can provide me with the ammunition to
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