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The Long Seventies Podcast TLS
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- History
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4.6 • 22 Ratings
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A biweekly history podcast focusing on America between 1968 and 1984.
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Jared Stearns Interview: Pure: The Sexual Revolutions of Marilyn Chambers
We welcome author and collector Jared Stearns to the show to discuss his book “Pure: The Sexual Revolutions of Marilyn Chambers. This is a unique exploration of one of the early adult film industries biggest stars and her wild life.
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Spectre (1977): Rock Me Asmodeus
We discuss Gene Roddenberry's 1977 television pilot "Spectre" about an Occult Detective (Robert Culp) and his rational-minded medical doctor sidekick/partner (Gig Young). Sound familiar? We're looking at you, X-Files. The duo do detective things and battle an ancient Mesopotamian demon.
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Aaron Leonard Interview: Meltdown Expected
We interview esteemed author and historian Aaron Leonard and pick his brain about his new book "Meltdown Expected: Crisis, Disorder, and Upheaval at the end of the 1970s." The title really says it all.
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Capricorn One: How to Fake a Moon Landing in Six Easy Steps
We discuss the 1978 film Capricorn One, conspiracy theories, how the government keeps secrets and how to fake a moon landing in six easy steps.
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Me and the Orgone by Orson Bean
We discuss the 1971 autobiography "Me and the Orgone: The True Story of One Man's Sexual Awakening" by actor Orson Bean. It's a fun journey through the therapeutic methods of Wilhelm Reich and its associated offshoots in the Wellness Movement.
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The Gauntlet with Toby Roan
We're joined by author and film connoisseur Toby Roan to talk about his book "Another Run Through The Gauntlet" and the Clint Eastwood film The Gauntlet. It's one of Eastwood's most underappreciated (yet over the top) films and Toby knows it inside and out.
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Customer Reviews
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Excellent rapport and interesting subject matter makes for an entertaining podcast.
Great topics!
I love listening to these guys.Matt and Alex do a great job covering in depth topics of the 70s. Excited to see what's next.
Sort of
You would need a very large bucket to put coins in if you were to put a quarter every time you say sort of and kind of . But I love the podcast it’s sort of my new kind of favorite!