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Espionage
CIA
Dmitry Polyakov
Poland
Ukraine
Chinese Surveillance Balloon
Chinese Communist Party
NATO
Russian Spy Ring
Soviet Union
United States
Cold War
Juanita Moody
National Security Agency
Cuban Missile Crisis
Belgium
FBI
Glyndwer Michael
North Korea
February 2022

Welcome to “Spy Craft,” the podcast that delves into the gripping world of espionage. Join us as we uncover life-and-death spy stories, dissect covert operations, and explore the news and events that made them possible. Each episode offers a thrilling journey into the clandestine activities of spies, revealing the secrets, strategies, and stakes behind some of the most daring missions in history. ... more

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Recent Guests

Barry Broman
Former CIA case officer and author
Episode: WE CHAT WITH FORMER CIA CASE OFFICER ON HIS TIME IN CAMBODIA AS A RECRUITER
Scott Stewart
Former Army Tactical Intelligence Officer and VP of Protective Intelligence at Torchstone Global.
Torchstone Global
Episode: WE CHAT SITUATIONALAWARENESS WITH FRED BURTON AND SCOTT STEWART
Fred Burton
Co-author of The Protective Intelligence Advantage and former police officer and special agent.
Torchstone Global
Episode: WE CHAT SITUATIONALAWARENESS WITH FRED BURTON AND SCOTT STEWART
Dr. Richard Spence
Emeritus Professor of the University of Idaho
University of Idaho
Episode: THE HISTORY OF SECRET SOCIETIES
Dr. Jan Goldman
Professor of intelligence and security studies at the Citadel, expert in ethics and intelligence operations.
The Citadel
Episode: THE ETHICS OF ESPIONAGE
Michael Trott
Former CIA officer and author of 'The Protected'
Episode: FORMER CIA SPECIAL AGENT DISCUSSES HIS TIME IN THE SECURITY DETAIL
Noreen Royals
Top World War II spy and coordinator of the Ukrainian non-violent resistance movement Yellow Ribbon
Yellow Ribbon
Episode: UKRAINE, HONEYTRAPS, RUSSIA AND ESPIONAGE

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Dr. Carlos
Host of Spy Craft, recognized for engaging discussions on espionage, history, and ethical considerations in intelligence.

Reviews

2.4 out of 5 stars from 58 ratings
  • Oh, to be read to

    It’s not engaging at all, as one of these two guys quickly read a short synopsis of a spy case to you. Spyscape offers much better reports of the same cases. Further, their interviews are chaotic and unprofessional, again subpar compared to those of similar podcast on the same topic. Don’t bother with this one.

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    Tengu151
    United States7 months ago
  • Copycat/Stolen Material

    Several of these are just the descriptions from @spycraft101 instagram read almost verbatim

    Go support spycraft101 he’s the guy who did the actual research

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    KmasonNash
    United States3 years ago
  • Plagiarizing SPYCRAFT 101

    Literally just reads his Instagram posts. It’s embarrassing and lazy.

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    1
    The Szyb
    United States3 years ago
  • Interesting

    Interesting

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    John John Smith Smith
    United States3 years ago
  • Really wanted to enjoy this podcast

    The host gets really great guests in the show who have fascinating stories to share, but the host’s interviewing style is painful. It shows a real lack in skill. If you made a drinking game out of the number of times he says, “let me ask you this” you’d be drunk by the end of the episode. If the host could spend some time learning to effectively interview and be engaging, this podcast could be great.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Tuulikki720
    United States4 years ago

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Mixed reviews highlight frustrations with interview styles and pacing; some listeners appreciate the interesting content and guests while others criticize execution and perceived professionalism. The narrative approaches have led to calls for improved storytelling and delivery.

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WE CHAT WITH FORMER CIA CASE OFFICER ON HIS TIME IN CAMBODIA AS A RECRUITER
Q: Did you ever notice a big problem culturally when trying to recruit in Cambodia?
Broman affirmed that understanding culture and language is crucial, and he applied his knowledge of Khmer and French to build trust with his recruits.
WE CHAT WITH FORMER CIA CASE OFFICER ON HIS TIME IN CAMBODIA AS A RECRUITER
Q: How did you guys get your money?
Broman explained that most case officers are undercover and are paid through their State Department cover, which directly funds their operations.
WE CHAT WITH FORMER CIA CASE OFFICER ON HIS TIME IN CAMBODIA AS A RECRUITER
Q: What was it like the first six months to a year being in the CIA?
Broman described it as akin to joining a fraternity, with a focus on area division assignments and training, emphasizing the camaraderie and rigorous training involved.
THE ETHICS OF ESPIONAGE
Q: Do the techniques of espionage fall under some kind of ethical umbrella?
Yes, Dr. Goldman asserts there is a spectrum of ethical behavior and that some techniques, like honey traps, can be legal and ethical depending on their application.
THE ETHICS OF ESPIONAGE
Q: Can you define what is ethical espionage?
Dr. Goldman explains that ethical espionage is often viewed skeptically, but asserts that if there are no limits on obtaining information, it can lead to immoral actions such as torture.

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1. Barry Broman
2. Scott Stewart
3. Fred Burton
4. Dr. Richard Spence
5. Dr. Jan Goldman
6. Michael Trott
7. Noreen Royals

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