The Chernobyl Podcast

In this first companion episode to the HBO miniseries Chernobyl, show creator Craig Mazin and Peter Sagal of NPR's "Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me" discuss the moments leading up to the Chernobyl disaster in 1986.

Peter Sagal and Craig Mazin shed light on the real-life scientists who inspired the character of Ulana Khomyuk and demystify how nuclear radiation works as they discuss the second episode of Chernobyl.

Craig Mazin breaks down how they filmed the divers scene -- with additional commentary from director Johan Renck -- as he and Peter Segal discuss the third episode of Chernobyl.

Peter Sagal and Craig Mazin discuss the penultimate episode of Chernobyl. Sagal and Mazin go deep on the exclusion zone -- from where they filmed it to the first-person accounts the rooftop cleanup is based on. And yes, they talk about the puppy scene.

Peter Sagal and Craig Mazin discuss the fifth and final episode of Chernobyl. They compare the real show trial with the series's depiction, talk about what's happened since Chernobyl, and reveal what they've taken away from this series.

Peter Sagal and Craig Mazin are back for a special bonus episode. They're joined by actor Jared Harris to discuss filming Chernobyl, Harris's experience portraying Valery Legasov, and the global reaction to the miniseries.