My Nuclear Life

My Nuclear Life

On July 16, 1945, in a New Mexico desert, the Trinity Test ushered in the Nuclear Age. No other piece of technology has penetrated the American consciousness like the nuclear bomb and found a place in everything from culture to medicine. This podcast explores how nuclear science has impacted and changed our world in both beneficial and destructive ways. We explore the intersection of nuclear science and society using interviews with historians, policymakers, experts in their fields, and first-hand accounts to weave a picture of your nuclear life.
Project Paperclip | Brian Crim
July 28, 2026
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Project Paperclip | Brian Crim

Project Paperclip; or how the US gave citizenship to Nazi scientists so we could build rockets to get to the moon and defeat the Soviets. This episode will explore this project with Brian Crim, PhD, Professor for Holocaust and Genocide Studies at Keense State College.

The JASONS | Ann Finkbeiner
June 09, 2026
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The JASONS | Ann Finkbeiner

Who are the JASONS? What do they do and can Shelly ever fulfill her dream of becoming one? Find out on this episode with Ann Finkbeiner.

Not Dead Yet | Conspiracy Theory with Uncover Up
May 14, 2026
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Not Dead Yet | Conspiracy Theory with Uncover Up

What is going on with all the missing scientists? Should we be worried? Should Shelly be worried? Is there a Mayor McCheese secret plot? Join Nathan & Lee from the Uncover Up as they check in on Shelly to make sure she is ok.

The "best" Doomsday Devices | The Uncover Up
March 31, 2026
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The "best" Doomsday Devices | The Uncover Up

In this joint episode with The Uncover Up Nathan Radke and Shelly Lesher try to shock each other with the different ways humans have tried or will try to destroy us all. Watch the episode on Youtube at YouTube

The bomber will always get through | Nathan Radke
March 03, 2026
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The bomber will always get through | Nathan Radke

Nathan Radke (The Uncover Up) and Shelly Lesher discuss the B-36. You can email us or support us on Patreon Please leave a 5-star review on iTunes and subscribe to My Nuclear Life wherever you listen to podcasts.

(New Intro) Challenger Explosion | Adam Higginbotham
January 28, 2026
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(New Intro) Challenger Explosion | Adam Higginbotham

On the 40th Anniversary of the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster, we rerelease this episode with a new introduction to include Ron McNair articles from his home, N.C. A&T Physics.