8 Decades Podcast

Josiah Freeland

A mini podcast series where 22-year-old Josiah Freeland sits with his grandpa, Steve, to explore the past 80 years of American history, looking at it from his perspective and sharing personal stories.

Episodios

  1. 16/12/2025

    Remembering Death

    The 8 Decades Podcast's final episode explores the past decade through the personal lens of Steve Freeland, covering significant historical events from 2010 to 2023. Host Josiah Freeland sits down with his grandfather to discuss major world events, personal challenges, and reflective insights spanning technology, politics, social movements, and family experiences. From global tragedies to personal triumphs, this episode offers a unique generational perspective on recent American history, wrapped up with heartfelt advice and personal reflections. Future projects: https://youtu.be/nGxzpJCdjjM Discussed in this episode: 0:00 Intro 1:30 Burj Khalifa 2:13 Nuclear Disaster in Japan 2:57 Battle Against Cancer 10:19 Sandy Hook Mass Shooting 11:59 Shootings, Then & Now 12:48 End of The Mayan Calendar 13:31 Boston Marathon Bombings 14:49 Snowden's NSA Leaks 19:31 Flight 370 Disappeared 20:49 West Africa Ebola Outbreak 21:58 ISIS & Their Rise to Power 22:49 President Trump 23:23 Retirement 26:21 Kneeling During National Anthem 31:06 Country Music Festival Shooting 31:53 COVID-19 32:22 Killing of George Floyd 33:40 USA Capitol Invasion 34:09 Russia's Invasion of Ukraine 36:09 James Webb Telescope 37:05 1st Final Question 38:46 2nd Final Question Credits: History fact checked by Jeffrey Copeland Sound design by Bijoy Ahmed Video backgrounds by Nathaniel Agueros Hosted & edited by Josiah Freeland Sharing stories & perspectives by Steve Freeland Special thanks to Cale Freeland for encouragement & help along the way.

    42 min
  2. 11/11/2025

    The Atomic Age

    In the first episode of the 8 Decades Podcast, host Josiah Freeland explores the first 18 years of his grandfather Steve Freeland's life, spanning from 1941 to 1959. Through intimate storytelling, the episode offers a personal lens into post-World War II America, revealing how one family experienced significant historical moments, technological advances, and cultural shifts. They journey through a unique perspective of mid-20th century American life, sharing firsthand accounts of military experiences, technological innovations, and the everyday realities of growing up during a transformative period in history. Join Josiah as he uncovers family stories that provide a rich, nuanced understanding of this pivotal era. Future projects: https://youtu.be/nGxzpJCdjjM Discussed in this episode: 0:00 Intro 2:05 Steve Freeland's Introduction 3:53 Atomic Bombs Development 5:44 World War II 6:41 Life as a Military Kid 12:33 Invention of the Microwave 12:53 Korean War 16:52 Other Countries Develop Atomic Bombs 18:13 King George VI & Queen Elizabeth II 20:13 News & Information Delay 22:03 First Sub-4-Minute Mile Run 22:43 41,000 Miles of Highway 24:07 Elvis's Rise to Fame 25:24 Vietnam War 29:48 Final Question 34:07 Sneak Peak Credits: History fact checked by Jeffrey Copeland Sound design by Bijoy Ahmed Video backgrounds by Nathaniel Agueros Hosted & edited by Josiah Freeland Sharing stories & perspectives by Steve Freeland Special thanks to Cale Freeland for encouragement & help along the way. Disclaimer: Audio excerpt from Martin Luther King Jr.'s famous speech, used under fair use for commentary and educational purposes.

    34 min

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A mini podcast series where 22-year-old Josiah Freeland sits with his grandpa, Steve, to explore the past 80 years of American history, looking at it from his perspective and sharing personal stories.