In our second episode on the apocalypse, we discuss the fears that the world would end in a nuclear war and what the world might be like afterwards. We also discuss how these nuclear and other Cold War fears influenced culture from the 1950s onward.
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In this first episode in our new series on the apocalypse, Matt and Mel give a historical overview of different kinds of end of the world myths. They also discuss the origins of modern apocalyptic fiction.
The Know Fear Cast is hosted by Mel, Lisa, and Matt.
Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @knowfearcast or visit us on the web at www.knowfearcast.com. You can contact us via email at knowfearcast@gmail.com
If you like what you hear, please consider supporting us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/knowfearcast. As a thank you, our donors can get early access to episodes and exclusive mini episodes. Even a little bit makes a huge difference.
Mixed and edited by Matt
Theme music composed by Matt