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SpyMasters

Antonia Senior
Espionage
FSB
CIA
Putin
KGB
Intelligence
Russia
Gabriel's Moon
Mossad
Soviet Union
Elizabeth I
Istanbul
Arab Spring
Counterintelligence
Iran
Ciphers and Codes
Invisible Ink
Historical Fiction
MI5
Peter Wright

Writer and journalist Antonia Senior interviews all the best writers on espionage. Each episode will bring you fascinating stories on spies, covert action and more - delving in to fact and fiction, past and present.

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In this episode, Antonia Senior speaks with journalist and author Jason Burke about The Revolutionists, and the extraordinary true story of Gunnar Ekberg — the Swedish spy who infiltrated radical left-wing movements in Europe during the late 1960s an... more

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In this episode of Spymasters, Antonia Senior speaks with bestselling historian Dr. Helen Fry about her riveting new book, The White Lady.

Set in German-occupied Belgium during World War I and World War II, Fry’s book uncovers the incredible true st... more

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Join host Antonia Senior as she delves into the gripping world of espionage with author Merle Nygate. In this episode, they explore the challenges of writing a spy thriller set against the backdrop of real-world events, focusing on Nygate's latest no... more

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In this episode of Spymasters, Antonia Senior interviews historian Roger Moorhouse about the Enigma code and its impact on naval warfare during World War II. The conversation explores the crucial role of Polish codebreakers, the operations of U-boats... more

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In this compelling episode of the Spymasters Podcast, we delve into the extraordinary tales of women who defied the odds during World War II. From Hannah Szenes's daring mission to disrupt the Holocaust to the courageous acts of Polish women in the r... more

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In this episode of the Spymasters Podcast, host Antonia Senior and special guest Oliver Webb Carter explore the enduring influence of Frederick Forsyth, the legendary author behind classics like The Day of the Jackal and The Odessa File. Discover how... more

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In this explosive episode of The Spymasters Podcast, journalist and host Antonia Senior sits down with legendary investigative reporter and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Tim Weiner to discuss his gripping new book, The Mission: The CIA ... more

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🎧 Spymasters — The Spy Who Knew Too Much: Vasily Mitrokin and the KGB's Secret History

What happens when the keeper of secrets decides to tell the truth?

This episode uncovers the extraordinary story of Vasili Mitrokhin — the KGB archivist who ris... more

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Joseph Finder
Bestselling novelist and author of 17 novels, including "The Oligarch's Daughter."
Episode: The Oligarch's Daughter, with Joseph Finder
David McCloskey
Best-selling author and former CIA analyst
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Episode: The Seventh Floor, with David McCloskey
Anna Sharpe
Pseudonym for award-winning historical fiction writer Anna Mazzola
Episode: Notes on a Drowning, with Anna Sharpe
Dr. Kevin Riehle
Retired US intelligence analyst with a focus on foreign intelligence services
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Episode: Putin's Spooks. Inside the FSB, with Dr Kevin Riehle
IS Berry
Debut novelist and former CIA case officer
Episode: From Spy to Writer, with IS Berry
Alec Marsh
Journalist and writer known for his historical fiction
Episode: Spies, Istanbul and the 1930s, with Alec Marsh
Tim Tate
Best-selling author, multiple award-winning documentary filmmaker, and investigative journalist
Episode: To Catch a Spy. The Spycatcher Affair, with Tim Tate
Jane Thynne
Novelist known for her spy fiction and historical narratives
Episode: Midnight in Vienna, with Jane Thynne
Nadine Akkerman
Academic and author, co-writer of 'Spycraft'
Episode: Spycraft. Tricks and tools of the dangerous trade from Elizabeth 1 to the Restoration. With Nadine Akkerman and Pete Langman

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Antonia Senior
Host and journalist with a focus on spy writing, interviewing various authors and experts about espionage.

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Midnight in Vienna, with Jane Thynne
Q: What is unique about the cultural landscape of Vienna during the late 1930s?
Vienna was a center of innovation and creativity, boasting a vibrant Jewish community and significant political tensions while simultaneously being a locus of antisemitic sentiments.
Midnight in Vienna, with Jane Thynne
Q: Can you just tell the listeners a little bit about the book, what it's about and who its protagonists are?
Midnight in Vienna explores the story of Stella Fry, an unemployed English tutor, and Harry Fox, a disgraced MI5 operative, as they investigate the suspicious death of a well-known detective novelist against the backdrop of the politically charged environment of 1938.
The CIA. An Imperial History. With Hugh Wilford
Q: How do you see the CIA's future relationship with America's imperial ambitions?
The CIA should focus on its intelligence mission rather than engage in covert actions that have historically led to unintended consequences.
The CIA. An Imperial History. With Hugh Wilford
Q: Why did the CIA become so important?
The US, becoming the dominant global power during a time when empire was unfashionable, needed covert actions to mask their interventions and avoid the appearance of imperialism.
The CIA. An Imperial History. With Hugh Wilford
Q: Could you just talk to the listeners a little bit about the idea behind the book and the premise that you set out to achieve?
I was trying to marry up intelligence history with some recent developments in American foreign relations and Cold War history, particularly looking at the Cold War as a continuation of Imperial history.

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

This podcast highlights captivating interviews with prominent authors focusing on the realm of espionage. Noteworthy discussions often revolve around the art of spy writing, where authors share insights into their creative processes and the intricate blend of truth and fiction within their narratives. Themes such as intelligence agencies, government corruption, and personal stories of spies take center stage, providing listeners with a rich exploration of both historical and contemporary espionage. The unique angle here is the focus on the personal experiences of authors, as they weave their storytelling with discussions on the psychological complexities and moral ambiguities present in the spy genre, often reflecting on current geopolitica... more

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