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The Bomb
The story of the atomic bomb. Told through the scientists and spies who changed history. Season 1 follows the scientist who discovers the destructive possibilities of harnessing nuclear power. It leads to the race to beat the Nazis to the first atomic bomb. Season 2 tells of a brilliant scientist who lives a double life, stealing atomic secrets for the Soviet Union. Season 3 is coming soon.
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Ratings & Reviews
4.6 stars from 3,419 ratings
Self Absorbed Garbage
Historically very interesting, unfortunately told by self centered millennials that think these stories revolve around them.
Sonos letdown via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 09/13/24
This is an incredible podcast documenting events and discoveries which changed the world forever. Emily Strasser does a superb job of telling this story, her own personal connection to these events. This brings another depth of human experience beyond facts and dates. Once I listened to the first...Read full review »
Aussie Twins via Apple Podcasts · Australia · 08/02/24
Drama queen -
For the parts that focused on the history, it was fine. However, the podcaster tries to make this dramatically personal because her grandfather worked at Oak Ridge. She approached it as if her grandfather was Oppenheimer, trying to wrestle with a work-related decision that would impact mankind. ...Read full review »
GracieEsq via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 04/08/24
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