Chapter
Underground Pop Culture in Restricted Countries
56:17 - 1:02:08 (05:51)
In restricted countries, people would smuggle and dub shows like The Simpsons and music from outside of the country to enjoy. It was a way to connect with the larger world outside of their borders.
Clips
The Rolling Stones were popular in Romania during the 90s, though the country only charted international hits around that time.
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Romania
Summary
The Rolling Stones were popular in Romania during the 90s, though the country only charted international hits around that time. A conspiracy theory emerged that Romanian leader Nicolae Ceaușescu had been poisoned by the Soviet Union due to his independence.
ChapterUnderground Pop Culture in Restricted Countries
EpisodePart Two: Nicolae Ceaușescu: The Dracula of Being A Dick
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The podcast host shares stories of people who found creative ways to consume pop culture and media despite government censorship in their respective countries.
58:31 - 1:02:08 (03:37)
Censorship
Summary
The podcast host shares stories of people who found creative ways to consume pop culture and media despite government censorship in their respective countries.