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American History Tellers
The title was highlighted as the primary source for a six‑episode series that explored the covert missions to thwart Nazi nuclear ambitions and the scientific breakthroughs behind the atomic bomb. The author himself wrote the episodes, emphasizing the book's detailed narrative of the Alsos mission and the daring scientists and spies involved. The podcast consistently presented the work as essential background for understanding this hidden chapter of World War II.
Episode: The Bastard Brigade - Showdown in the Alps | 6
The episode was based on this book, which detailed the efforts of the Alsos mission crew in hunting down the Nazi nuclear bomb program.
This episode is written by Sam Keen, based on his book The Bastard Brigade, edited by Dorian Marina, edited and produced by Jenny Lauer-Beckman.
Episode: The Bastard Brigade - The Strangest Man | 4
The episode writer, Sam Kean, wrote this book, which the episode was based upon, detailing a quest to seize Nazi uranium and take the hunt for Werner Heisenberg into Germany.
This episode is written by Sam Kean and based on his book, The Bastard Brigade, edited by Doreen Marina, edited and produced by Jenny Lauer Beckman.
Episode: The Bastard Brigade - The Kennedy Curse | 3
The episode content, which focused on the secret missions to stop German atomic progress, was based on this book.
This episode is written by Sam Kean and based on his book, The Bastard Brigade.
Episode: The Bastard Brigade - The Juice | 2
This book was the basis for the episode, detailing the clandestine operations against the Nazi atomic bomb project.
This episode is written by Sam Keen and based on his book, The Bastard Brigade.
Episode: The Bastard Brigade - The Accidental A-Bomb | 1
This six-episode series was based on Sam Kean's new book of the same title, exploring the scientific discoveries leading to the atomic bomb and the missions to stop the Nazis from developing it.
These secret warriors would become known as the Bastard Brigade. In this six-episode series based on Sam Kean's new book of the same title, we explore the groundbreaking scientific discoveries that paved the way for the atomic bomb, the heroic missions to stop the Nazis from developing it, and the men and women who risked everything.
This episode is written by Sam Kean and based on his book, The Bastard Brigade, edited by Dorian Marina, edited and produced by Jenny Lauer-Beckman.