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Nostalgia Trap

David Parsons

Booking Overview

This is a history-focused interview show covering American history, politics, and pop culture, with recent episodes featuring extended conversations with recurring external guest Justin Rogers-Cooper. PR agencies could credibly pitch historians, academics, writers, and political or cultural commentators with substantive perspectives on those subjects; the recurring-guest pattern and independent format suggest relatively accessible booking.

Metrics

Episodes: 565

Frequency: Every two weeks

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 1.3k subscribers

Page updated: Oct 28, 2026 · How we check this data

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

parsonsdlp@gmail.com

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Host

David Parsons - History professor and writer focused on American history, politics, and pop culture.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Historians, academics, writers, and political or cultural commentators with substantive expertise in American history, politics, technology, or pop culture.
Required Achievements:  
Published writing or research, Subject-matter expertise in history, politics, technology, or popular culture

Recent Guest Discussions

Justin Rogers-Cooper - Anti-technology Politics, Artificial Intelligence, And The Historical And Psychological Dimensions Of Cultural Resistance To Technology.

Justin Rogers-Cooper - The Backrooms, 1990s Analog Culture, Toxic Masculinity, Psychedelic Dream Spaces, And Film.

Justin Rogers-Cooper - Trump, MAGA, Artificial Intelligence Companies, The American Left, And Contemporary Political And Economic Crisis.

Justin Rogers-Cooper - Ideological Divisions Within The Democratic Party And Debates Between Progressive And Centrist Politics.

Justin Rogers-Cooper - Generational Attitudes Toward Education, Work, Wages, And American Work Culture.

Recent Topics

History, American History, Politics, Popular Culture, Film

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Nostalgia Trap
:

Buyer's Remorse w/ Justin Rogers-Cooper (PREVIEW)

October 17, 2026

There is a reckoning for Trump on the horizon, but does it even matter? Justin joins me to survey the global wreckage as the midterms approach. From Ukraine to Saudi Arabia, from Gaza to our own backyards, there is a new logic of brutality creeping over the planet. You can't stop what's coming. This is a preview clip from a subscribers-only episode. Click here to sign up for a FREE 7 day trial and check out our whole archive of conversations on politics, history, and culture.

A Right to Housing? w/ Samuel Stein

October 09, 2026

Do you still have hope? And does a left project even need "hope"? Samuel Stein joins us this week to discuss his latest book A Right to Housing?, a refreshingly honest look at the possibilities for change within the grim landscape of American housing policy.  Subscribe to our Patreon to access a whole universe of conversations on politics, history, and culture...often completely hope-free!!

You're Like Me w/ Justin Rogers-Cooper (PREVIEW)

October 02, 2026

This week Justin joins me to speculate on the inevitable "October Surprise" of the coming U.S. midterm elections: Terror attack? Alien invasion? Sharknado? The landscape of possibilities seems endless. Our conversation veers into a wider discussion of MAGA's fracture and the psychosexual politics of homoeroticized schadenfreude, the pleasure of punishment, and social media lynch mobs. Click here to listen to the whole episode

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Frequently asked questions

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Nostalgia Trap
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How do I get in touch with Nostalgia Trap?

Nostalgia Trap is hosted by David Parsons. Its publicly listed email is parsonsdlp@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Nostalgia Trap?

The publicly listed email for Nostalgia Trap: parsonsdlp@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Nostalgia Trap have?

Podseeker estimates Nostalgia Trap reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Nostalgia Trap?

Nostalgia Trap typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Historians, academics, writers, and political or cultural commentators with substantive expertise in American history, politics, technology, or pop culture. Common among recent guests: Published writing or research; Subject-matter expertise in history, politics, technology, or popular culture. Recent guests include Justin Rogers-Cooper, Justin Rogers-Cooper, and Justin Rogers-Cooper.

How hard is it to get booked on Nostalgia Trap?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Nostalgia Trap cover?

Recent episodes cover History, American History, Politics, Popular Culture, and Film. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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