The Heavy Pour

Historical investigations while wearing beer goggles

Author: Skylr Carrow & Dustin Bardon

The Heavy Pour is a podcast focused on telling history in accessible, often irreverent ways. We aim to share stories of the past and illuminate the sometimes alien yet eerily familiar people and events found throughout the ages.https://theheavypourpodcast.godaddysites.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Project NIKE and The Cold War
Episode 13
Sunday, 7 April, 2024

Description:Grab a cold one and hunker down because Skylr and Spence are about to guide you on a wildride through the development of Project Nike and its context in the Cold War. Join your favoritehosts as they delve into the fascinating world of military innovation, nuclear technology andsecrecy, while sipping on some brewskis. In the aftermath of WWII the US has a new mission inmind, to develop the first Surface to Air, anti-aircraft missile system. Skylr and Spence launchinto the origins of Project Nike, affectionately named after the Greek goddess of victory. Thesemissiles were housed in bases which were built in networks around important cities andinstallations, with hundreds constructed within a few years, amidst an environment of fear. Theythen dive into the intense rivalry with the Soviets during the height of the Cold War anddevelopments to the US missile force as technology increases range, accuracy, and destructivepower. So, grab a beer and (join them in the room?) tune in as Skylr and Spence bring history tolife in the most entertaining way, cold brews and hot takes. Trust us, you won’t want to miss thisexplosive episode of the Heavy Pour!Episode Highlights:The Cold war rivalry: a race to skiesThe origins and development of Project Nike: Victory on the horizon.Hosts: Skylr Carrow & Spencer EvansProduced by Skylr Carrow© beats to live by, LLC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.