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Blowback

A podcast about the American Empire.

  1. S6 Episode 7 - "Constellation"

    1 DAY AGO

    S6 Episode 7 - "Constellation"

    Reagan arrives, emboldening South Africa and Savimbi. The MPLA hangs on. Cuba recommits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 6m
  2. S6 Episode 6 - "Total Onslaught"

    19 JAN

    S6 Episode 6 - "Total Onslaught"

    Carter goes Cold Warrior. Savimbi visits Washington. Angola loses a founding father. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 7m
  3. S6 Episode 5 - "Kicking the Dog"

    12 JAN

    S6 Episode 5 - "Kicking the Dog"

    The MPLA and Jimmy Carter struggle to find their footing. Jonas Savimbi licks his wounds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 19m
  4. S6 Episode 4 - "Zulu & Foxbat"

    5 JAN

    S6 Episode 4 - "Zulu & Foxbat"

    South Africa invades. Cuba intervenes. Angola becomes independent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 19m
  5. Coming Soon: No Daylight

    29/12/2025

    Coming Soon: No Daylight

    What lies ahead for Blowback in 2026? A mini-series on Israel and America, a comic book, our seventh season and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1 min
  6. S6 Episode 3 - "The Stand"

    29/12/2025

    S6 Episode 3 - "The Stand"

    Angolan anti-colonial rebels challenge Portugal. Cuba brings its revolution to Africa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 18m
  7. S6 Episode 2 - "Economy of Terror"

    22/12/2025

    S6 Episode 2 - "Economy of Terror"

    A look into the Portuguese empire in southern Africa and the stirrings of nationalism in Angola. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 3m
  8. S6 Episode 1 - "The Dead Myth"

    22/09/2025

    S6 Episode 1 - "The Dead Myth"

    An introduction to and overview of our sixth season: the story of Angola, Cuba, and apartheid South Africa's Cold War showdown. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    50 min
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About

A podcast about the American Empire.

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  • Creator
    Blowback
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    76
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2022 Blowback
  • Show Website
    Blowback

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