The Unconventional Soldier
History · Ongoing · ~74 min
Taste attributes: documentaryhistoricalwarslowunsavouryheavyrealisticintricatelinearbig & variedemotive & stirringhuman spirit/resilience/survivalinjustice/tragedy/vengeancesocial commentary
Boxlist takeHeavy and realistic: a layered history podcast, dark rather than wholesome. Best if you like real life over fantasy.
Taste details
Pace: slow · Originality: balanced · Tone: dark · Weight: very heavy · Realism: true to life · Story: intricate · Structure: linear · Look: balanced · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score
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About this podcast
"Letting the Guest Tell the Story" The Unconventional Soldier Podcast explores conflicts from the Second World War, the Cold War, Northern Ireland and the Global War on Terror. Hosted by veterans, it blends personal experience, regimental history, and in-depth analysis of battles, leade…
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- Publisher
- theunconventionalsoldier
- Format
- Ongoing
- Typical episode
- About 74 minutes
- Latest episode
- 7 November 2026
- Categories
- Documentary, Society & Culture, History, Government
- Taste scores
- How we score
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