Christian, Jeremy and Julana discuss the KGB and how everyone is being watched by everyone else, the onset of the miners, and the horrifying impact Chernobyl had on the workers, firefighters and anyone who came into contact with them. They also talk about the effectiveness of bribes, the Soviet people rising to the occasion and the somber treatment of the de ... Show More
Jun 2019
*FIXED*** "Vichnaya Pamyat" Season 1 Episode 5 'Chernobyl' Review
Christian, Jeremy and Julana review episode 5 of Chernobyl, which is the highest-rated show in the history of IMDB and Rotten Tomatoes. They also look back on the series as a whole, the legacy of the real-life people portrayed on the show, the importance of lies and the eternal m ... Show More
52m 12s
May 2019
"Please Remain Calm" Season 1 Episode 2 'Chernobyl' Review
Christian Bladt, Jeremy Dann, and Julana Dizondiscuss the series of sobering realizations that take place in episode 2, Legasov’s determination to convince people how dire the situation already is and potentially how much worse it could get. HBO brings Chernobyl to the screen wit ... Show More
53m 1s
Jan 2023
The ‘Chernobyl’ Pod. Plus, ‘Succession’ Season 4 Trailer and Oscar Nom Reactions!
Chris and Andy talk about the trailer for ‘Succession’ Season 4 that was released this week (1:00), then react to the Oscar nominations that were announced this week (16:14). Then, at long last, they break down ‘Chernobyl,’ the 2019 series from Craig Mazin that dramatizes the Che ... Show More
1h 31m
Jun 2019
Why you should watch 'Chernobyl'; A federal commission for natural rights
On this episode of Acton Line, we talk about HBO's new miniseries, 'Chernobyl' and the events surrounding the explosion at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Pripyat, Ukraine in 1986. Kyle Smith, writer at National Review, joins us for this segment and explains how 'Chernobyl' ... Show More
24m 47s
Apr 2019
The Chernobyl Podcast is coming May 6th
"The Chernobyl Podcast" is 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 as they discuss the true stories that shaped the scenes, themes ... Show More
2m 30s