Gruesome, comic and cheeky: atomic-themed pop music of the 1950s

Gruesome, comic and cheeky: atomic-themed pop music of the 1950s

Atomic Pop Music of the 1950s

"Finally, I am sorry, that I failed you, your crew and the country." Listeners sent me their letters of last resort: what would they write if they were the British PM? Support the pod on Patreon at www.patreon.com/atomichobo Leave a tip via Paypal at www.paypal.me/atomichobo Thank you for listening.

Listeners' Letters of Last Resort

First in a new series looking at British PMs and the Bomb. We talk decisions, submarines and madness, and whether her letters ever actually got out to sea. You can support the podcast on Patreon at www.patreon.com/atomichobo Or you can leave a tip via Paypal at www.paypal.me/atomichobo Remember to e-mail you own letter of last resort via my website at www.juliemcdowall.com

Prime Ministers and the Bomb: LIZ TRUSS

Pinching prawn cocktail crisps and boozing in the graveyard. Things are grim in post-nuclear Sheffield! Join us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/atomichobo or leave a one-off tip for the podcast via Paypal at www.paypal.me/atomichobo Thank you for listening. Julie

Four Minutes of Threads, Part 21

The final part of our THREADS journey to Sheffield. Join us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/atomichobo Or leave a tip for the pod at wwww.paypal.me/atomichobo Thank you for listening!

Sheffield Special - Part 3

Second part of our THREADS visit to Sheffield.

Sheffield Special - Part 2

The first episode from our Threads tour and podcast meet-up in Sheffield. Please consider joining us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/atomichobo Thank you for listening. Julie

Sheffield Special - Part 1

Back into the archives, looking at the instructions for Shelter Managers in Battle Creek, Michigan. Handling frustration, misery and bed-hopping.

Getting Frustrated In Battle Creek

"Shoot the buggers, I don't care!" Desperation down in the town hall bunker. Support the pod on Patreon at www.patreon.com/atomichobo Thank you for listening.

Four Minutes of Threads, Part 20

We reach the dreaded hospital scene! Amputations, blood on the staircase, tearful nurses, sloshing salt in a bucket... You can support the pod on Patreon or leave a tip on my Paypal at these links. If you do: THANK YOU. www.patreon.com/atomichobowww.paypal.me/atomichobo Thank you for listening. Julie

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