Rephonic
Artwork for NucleCast
Nuclear Deterrence
China
Russia
North Korea
United States
Nuclear Weapons
National Security
Cold War
Iran
Ukraine
Artificial Intelligence
Taiwan
South Korea
Stratcom
NATO
Missile Defense
Arms Control
Air Force Global Strike Command
Nuclear Command and Control
Department Of Energy

Welcome to NucleCast, the official podcast of the ANWA Deterrence Center. NucleCast is an engaging, educational podcast featuring a series of discussions and interviews with experts in nuclear policy, technology, and deterrence. The show is hosted by Dr. Adam Lowther, Strategic Advisor to the ANWA Deterrence Center and an expert on nuclear deterrence.

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes286Founded4 years ago
Number of ListenersCategories
GovernmentNewsTech News

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for NucleCast

Latest Episodes

The Arctic is no longer a remote blank spot on the map - it is a frontline for missile defense, undersea warfare, and the future of U.S. national security. Bryan Clark reveals why America’s current posture leaves the “back door” exposed, and what it ... more

What does it take to build and sustain the industrial foundation behind America's national defense?

In this episode of NucleCast, host Adam Lowther sits down with Cullen Glass, CEO of Strong Chain LLC, to discuss the challenges and opportunities fac... more

In this episode of NucleCast, Manolis sits down with Amir Vexler, CEO of Centrus Energy, to discuss one of the most critical challenges facing America's nuclear future: rebuilding domestic uranium enrichment capacity.

Vexler explores Centrus Energy'... more

Deb Gracio, Director of Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), sits down with us to discuss the laboratory's remarkable evolution from its Hanford roots to its current role as a leader in scientific innovation, nuclear security, and national s... more

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Accepts Sponsors
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

The NIDS View
The NIDS ViewThe National Institute for Deterrence Studies
Net Assessment
Net AssessmentThe Stimson Center
The President’s Inbox
The President’s InboxCouncil on Foreign Relations

Recent Guests

Cullen Glass
Adviser to Defense Industrial Base; former corporate executive; runs an advisory LLC
Defense Industrial Base advisory
Episode: Cullen Glass - Supply Chain Manufacturing Capacity and Deterrence
Amir Vexler
President and CEO of Centrus Energy
Centrus Energy
Episode: Amir Vexler - Fueling National Security; Rebuilding America's Uranium Enrichment Capacity
Deb Gracio
Director of the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Episode: Deb Gracio - PNNL, AI, and the Future of National Security Science
JC Btaiche
Founder and CEO of Fuse
Fuse
Episode: JC Btaiche - From Fusion Dreams to Defense Reality
Don Cook
Former head of Defense Programs, US nuclear weapons enterprise; former CEO/MD of Atomic Weapons Establishment (UK)
Former U.S. Defense Programs Administrator; Former AWE Chief
Episode: Don Cook - Stockpile Stewardship and Nuclear Modernization
Tyler Hacker
Member of Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments
Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments
Episode: Tyler Hacker and Luke Widenhouse - The Missing Ingredient in Military Modernization, Why Advanced Energetics Matter
Luke Widenhouse
Member of Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments
Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments
Episode: Tyler Hacker and Luke Widenhouse - The Missing Ingredient in Military Modernization, Why Advanced Energetics Matter
Tom Jones
Lieutenant General Retired; former Deputy Commander USAF Europe; former F-16 pilot; nuclear mission commander in Europe in the 1980s
United States Air Force (retired)
Episode: Lt. Gen. (Ret) Tom Jones - From Cold War to NATO; A Nuclear Journey
Paul Amato
Former Marine, policy expert on deterrence and nuclear policy
Former OSD policy adviser
Episode: Paul Amato - The Importance of Theater Nuclear Weapons for Deterrence

Host

Adam Lowther
Host of NucleCast

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 32 ratings
  • Could be educational but guests are often biased and host makes no attempt to maintain neutrality.

    This review has been building as I let the first few episodes with blatant biases slide. The trend has unfortunately continued. Instead of being a resource to provide insight and education, this podcast is an echo chamber.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    NuclearWorker217
    United States2 years ago
  • Insightful and relevant.

    I’m a doctoral student just venturing into the strategic nuclear domain, after a career in military SOF. The range of content is proving extremely useful in orienting me to these topics, and adding context to my studies. The length is perfect for a daily commute or lunch break - it’s easily digestible. Excellent range of topics, and I’m very excited to see what future episodes will feature.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Robbie.k37
    United States3 years ago
  • Great Resource

    I am a professional in the national security space and work on nuclear issues regularly. This podcast is a wonderful resource and wealth of information on nuclear policy. Keep up the good work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Erik-MA
    United States4 years ago
  • Nothing more important

    Life liberty and the pursuit of happiness is built on the foundation of nuclear deterrence’s contribution to national security. This podcat makes accessible the policy features and operational facets of the nuclear security enterprise.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    gratefulabq1957
    United States4 years ago
  • Insightful podcast

    This podcast is great with the diversity of interviews. The nuclear deterrence is the backbone of US National Security, all politicians, academia, and DoD members should listen to learn. Thank you for a great venue to move deterrence forward.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    T Sisson
    United States4 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Strongly valuable policy depth and guest diversity.
Listeners appreciate the technical depth and expert guests.
Neutral tone is sometimes questioned by critics seeking balanced discourse.
High quality insights for practitioners in security and policy.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#219
Australia/Government
Apple Podcasts
#71
South Korea/Government

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Cullen Glass - Supply Chain Manufacturing Capacity and Deterrence
Q: What arguments would you make to a high-school student to pursue careers in the Defense Industrial Base?
Emphasize that defense careers offer challenging, meaningful work that combines hands-on engineering with cutting-edge technologies, with clear career growth, opportunities in advanced manufacturing, and the chance to contribute to national security. Explain how AI, automation, and specialized manufacturing roles are expanding, and highlight the stability and demand signals from large programs that require a skilled workforce.
Bryan Clark - Why the Arctic Is the Back Door to America
Q: Can you talk a little bit more about Svalbard and its role in Arctic surveillance and communications?
Svalbard serves as a critical listening post that connects with polar satellite networks, aiding surveillance and communications for NATO allies, while also highlighting the importance of maintaining ground stations to support space-based assets.
Don Cook - Stockpile Stewardship and Nuclear Modernization
Q: Looking back, how much of the nuclear enterprise we're operating today was designed or focused on the strategic environment and assumptions from that time that potentially no longer hold today?
The program reflects a shift from a time of reduced tensions to a recognition that geopolitical challenges have increased, requiring sustained investments in stockpile stewardship, modernization, and new testing none-the-less through science-based approaches, rather than resuming explosive underground tests.
Lindell Lucy - Ukraine's War Zone, Lessons from a Cross-Country Trip
Q: What about deterrence—what did you conclude regarding Ukraine's need for nuclear deterrence or protection, especially in relation to NATO and potential nuclear options?
The guest supports Zelensky's view that Ukraine benefits from NATO protection or its own deterrent, and weighs a third option of deterring Russia by potentially targeting Russian nuclear facilities, while acknowledging practical and strategic risks.
Lindell Lucy - Ukraine's War Zone, Lessons from a Cross-Country Trip
Q: So tell me about, as you travel Ukraine, what was your experience like moving across the country and interacting with civilians?
Civilians described life as largely normal despite the war, with frequent sirens but a strong sense of everyday routine; conversations tended toward ordinary topics and personal stories rather than the war, highlighting resilience and a desire to maintain normalcy.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About NucleCast

What is NucleCast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on strategic deterrence, nuclear policy, and defense technology, often featuring interviews with former military leaders, top policymakers, and leading researchers from think tanks and government labs. Episodes frequently explore modernization programs, budget dynamics, arms control, and emerging tech like AI, cyber, and hypersonics, with a practical bent that ties historical lessons to current policy decisions. A notable strength is assembling a diverse roster of expert guests across government, academia, and industry to examine how deterrence is evolving in a rapidly changing security environment. The format often includes clear takeaways for policymakers, practitioners, and industry professionals, and it benefits listene... more

Where can I find podcast stats for NucleCast?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for NucleCast. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to NucleCast and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does NucleCast get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for four million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for NucleCast, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for NucleCast?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for NucleCast, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does NucleCast have?

To see how many followers or subscribers NucleCast has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to NucleCast?

These podcasts share a similar audience with NucleCast:

1. The NIDS View
2. Net Assessment
3. War on the Rocks
4. Catalyst with Shayle Kann
5. The President’s Inbox

How many episodes of NucleCast are there?

NucleCast launched 4 years ago and published 286 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact NucleCast?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for NucleCast?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for NucleCast from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for NucleCast?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of NucleCast. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on NucleCast?

Recent guests on NucleCast include:

1. Cullen Glass
2. Amir Vexler
3. Deb Gracio
4. JC Btaiche
5. Don Cook
6. Tyler Hacker
7. Luke Widenhouse
8. Tom Jones

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days