Ian J. Sanders is a Cold War expert, accomplished interviewer and presenter, award-winning podcaster and public historian.
He is best known as the creator and host of the highly acclaimed Cold War Conversations Podcast, which captures first-hand accounts from individuals who lived through the Cold War. Through these immersive, personal stories, Ian offers listeners a unique and engaging perspective on this pivotal era.
The podcast has received international critical acclaim, featured in The New York Times, The Guardian, and The Berliner, and has been downloaded over five million times worldwide.
Ian is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society and has collaborated on numerous video and audio projects with leading institutions, including The Royal Armouries Museum, The National Army Museum and The Imperial War Museum. He is also one of the founding members of the Cold War Network and The Imperial War Museum War Conflict Subject Specialist Network.
Beyond podcasting and other media work, Ian actively contributes to public historical education through his roles at the Manchester Museum , the Avro Heritage Museum and also as a regular speaker at the Manchester Military History Society.
Ian’s dedication to preserving and sharing Cold War history has established him as a respected voice in the field of public history.
To learn more about Ian’s work, visit his LinkedIn profile or explore the Cold War Conversations Podcast.
Cold War Network - Live Podcast
Live author interview at the National Army Museum
