The Chernobyl Podcast

The Chernobyl Podcast

Latest Episodes

Coming soon: HBO’s The Last of Us Podcast

January 16, 2023 - 14:13
A special message from Craig Mazin about the new HBO Original series and companion podcast for The Last of Us, based on the critically...

Bonus Episode with Jared Harris

August 15, 2019 - 50:21
Peter Sagal and Craig Mazin are back for a special bonus episode. They’re joined by actor Jared Harris (Valery Legasov) to discuss...

Vichnaya Pamyat

June 4, 2019 - 47:12
Peter Sagal and Craig Mazin discuss the fifth and final episode of Chernobyl. Valery Legasov (Jared Harris), Boris Shcherbina (Stellan...

About The Show

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.

More Episodes

Coming soon: HBO’s The Last of Us Podcast

January 16, 2023 - 14:13
A special message from Craig Mazin about the new HBO Original series and companion podcast for The Last of Us, based on the critically...

Bonus Episode with Jared Harris

August 15, 2019 - 50:21
Peter Sagal and Craig Mazin are back for a special bonus episode. They’re joined by actor Jared Harris (Valery Legasov) to discuss...

Vichnaya Pamyat

June 4, 2019 - 47:12
Peter Sagal and Craig Mazin discuss the fifth and final episode of Chernobyl. Valery Legasov (Jared Harris), Boris Shcherbina (Stellan...

The Happiness of All Mankind

May 28, 2019 - 43:47
Peter Sagal and Craig Mazin discuss the penultimate episode of Chernobyl. Valery Legasov (Jared Harris) and Soviet Deputy Prime Minister...

Open Wide, O Earth

May 21, 2019 - 45:51
Peter Sagal and Craig Mazin discuss the third episode of Chernobyl. Lyudmilla Ignatenko (Jessie Buckley), a Pripyat resident, ignores...

Please Remain Calm

May 14, 2019 - 47:26
Peter Sagal and Craig Mazin discuss the second episode of Chernobyl. With untold millions at risk after the explosion, nuclear physicist...