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The Biollywood Podcast

The Biollywood Podcast

By: Asha M. George DrPH; John ”J.T” O’Brien MS
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Podcasts evolve. So do viruses and other biological threats. In response, the Bipartisan Commission on Biodefense has taken its examination of scenarios involving biological weapons, accidents, and naturally occurring pandemics to the next level and created The Biollywood Podcast. In this podcast, we talk about biological threats and the popular culture media they appear in. Learn more about the Commission at https://biodefensecommission.org/ Artistic Direction by Nate X. O’BrienCopyright 2024 All rights reserved. Art
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  • 28 Days Later (2003)
    Jun 13 2025

    n this episode of The Biollywood Podcast, the Executive Director of the Bipartisan Commission on Biodefense, Dr. Asha M. George, Research Principal, J.T. O'Brien, and Policy Principal Robert Bradley, discuss the iconic 2003 film, 28 Days Later

    Premise: 28 Days Later is set in a post-apocalyptic world where a highly contagious virus, known as the Rage Virus, has decimated the population of the United Kingdom. The story follows a group of survivors as they navigate the dangers of this new world, including infected individuals and other hostile survivors. The film explores themes of survival, humanity, and the impact of a viral outbreak.

    Learn more about the Bipartisan Commission on Biodefense here.

    Follow us on X (@Biodefensecomm), LinkedIn, and Facebook for more updates.

    Email us with recommendations on what to review next: biollywood@biodefensecommission.org

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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • Mission Impossible 2 (2000)
    May 16 2025

    In this episode of The Biollywood Podcast, the Executive Director of the Bipartisan Commission on Biodefense, Dr. Asha M. George, Research Principal, J.T. O'Brien, and Policy Principal Robert Bradley, discuss the second film in the Mission Impossible franchise.

    Premise: Mission: Impossible 2 follows IMF agent Ethan Hunt as he is tasked with recovering a deadly virus known as Chimera and its cure, Bellerophon. The virus has been stolen by a rogue IMF agent, Sean Ambrose, who plans to release it and profit from the sale of the cure. The film explores themes of espionage, betrayal, and the race against time to prevent a global pandemic.

    Learn more about the Bipartisan Commission on Biodefense here.

    Follow us on X (@Biodefensecomm), LinkedIn, and Facebook for more updates.

    Email us with recommendations on what to review next: biollywood@biodefensecommission.org

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • The Last of Us: Season 1 (2023)
    Apr 4 2025

    In this episode of The Biollywood Podcast, the Executive Director of the Bipartisan Commission on Biodefense, Dr. Asha M. George, Research Principal, J.T. O'Brien, and Policy Principal Robert Bradley, discuss the first season of the HBO show, The Last of Us (2023), based on the hit video game.

    Premise: "The Last of Us" is set in a post-apocalyptic world where a fungal infection, known as the Cordyceps Brain Infection (CBI), has decimated humanity. The story follows Joel, a hardened survivor, and Ellie, a young girl who may hold the key to curing the infection. Together, they navigate the dangers of this new world while forming a deep bond.

    Learn more about the Bipartisan Commission on Biodefense here.

    Follow us on X (@Biodefensecomm), LinkedIn, and Facebook for more updates.

    Email us with recommendations on what to review next: biollywood@biodefensecommission.org

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    1 hr and 39 mins
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