The Chernobyl Podcast

History

About

The official podcast of the miniseries Chernobyl, from HBO and Sky. Join host Peter Sagal (NPR’s “Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!”) and series creator, writer and executive producer Craig Mazin after each episode as they discuss the true stories that shaped the scenes, themes and characters. Chernobyl airs Mondays at 9 PM on HBO and Tuesdays at 9 PM on Sky Atlantic. The Chernobyl Podcast is also available to stream on HBO NOW and HBO GO starting Monday, May 6 at 10 PM.

Episodes

  • Bonus Episode with Jared Harris

    Actor Jared Harris discusses his experience filming HBO's Chernobyl and portraying Valery Legasov in this bonus episode of The Chernobyl Podcast with hosts Peter Sagal and Craig Mazin.

  • Vichnaya Pamyat

    In the final Chernobyl Podcast episode, hosts Peter Sagal and Craig Mazin review the series finale. They compare the Chernobyl show trial's depiction to reality, discuss creative liberties taken, and reflect on the series's impact.

  • The Happiness of All Mankind

    Peter Sagal and Craig Mazin delve into the penultimate episode of Chernobyl, discussing the use of lunar rovers for radioactive debris removal, challenges faced by Ulana Khomyuk, and the filming of the exclusion zone, including the rooftop…

  • Open Wide, O Earth

    Peter Sagal and Craig Mazin discuss the third episode of Chernobyl, covering Lyudmilla Ignatenko's decisions, Valery Legasov's decontamination plan, and the filming of the divers scene. They also touch on deleted scenes and the accuracy of…

  • Please Remain Calm

    Peter Sagal and Craig Mazin discuss the second episode of Chernobyl, focusing on Ulana Khomyuk's efforts to warn Valery Legasov about a potential second explosion. Craig Mazin explains the inspiration for the character Khomyuk and clarifie…

  • 1:23:45

    In the premiere episode of The Chernobyl Podcast, Peter Sagal and Craig Mazin delve into the April 26, 1986, disaster at the Soviet nuclear power plant. They discuss the heroic actions of plant workers and firefighters and explore the devi…

  • The Chernobyl Podcast is coming May 6th

    The official companion podcast for HBO's Chernobyl, hosted by Peter Sagal and Craig Mazin, launches May 6th. It will discuss the true stories and themes of the miniseries after each episode airs.