Podcast luminary Dan Carlin, mastermind behind 'Hardcore History', discusses the importance of context in understanding history, the nuclear question and responsibility, the cultural divide between generations, transitioning from terrestrial radio to podcasting, connections between Alistair Crowley, Elrond Hubbard, and John D, practical things that can change history, choosing topics and early fascination with history, aliens and ufology, and gratitude for Dan Carlin's appearance and promotion of Hardcore History.