Nuclear Submarines

Nuclear Submarines

Dive into the secretive and powerful world of nuclear submarines in this six-part series, Silent Steel. From Cold War standoffs and life beneath the ocean to today’s cutting-edge technology and tomorrow’s underwater warfare, this series uncovers the machines and minds behind the deepest military operations on Earth. For more fascinating and engaging podcasts, visit: https://www.quietperiodplease.com/ Click here to browse handpicked Amazon finds inspired by this podcast series! https://amzn.to/424pzou

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June 29, 2025 24 mins
Join Professor Barnaby Thatch in his parlor as he unravels the extraordinary story of how submarines evolved from diesel-powered surface ships that occasionally ducked underwater into the silent, deadly predators that patrol today's oceans. This captivating episode explores the revolutionary leap from conventional propulsion to nuclear power, chronicling the technical challenges, bureaucratic battles, and sheer determination that b...
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This episode explores how nuclear submarines transformed the Cold War balance of power, focusing on the deadly underwater cat-and-mouse games between American and Soviet submarines beneath the Arctic ice. Professor Thatch examines the strategic doctrine of Mutually Assured Destruction, the mysterious losses of USS Scorpion and K-129, and the audacious CIA operation to recover Soviet submarine technology. The episode reveals how the...
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Professor Thatch takes listeners inside the cramped, complex world of nuclear submarine life, examining the daily routines, living conditions, and psychological challenges faced by submarine crews during months-long deployments. From the eighteen-hour watch cycles and recycled air to the intricate social dynamics and emergency procedures, this episode reveals how 134 men adapt to life in a steel tube smaller than a football field w...
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