
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.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 50 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BooksHistoryArts | |||

In this episode of Spymasters, Antonia Senior sits down with acclaimed author Alex Preston to discuss his gripping new novel A Stranger in Corfu — a dark, atmospheric story that blends the glamour of the Mediterranean with the psychological wreckage ... more
Former CIA analyst and bestselling spy novelist David McCloskey returns to Spymasters to talk to Antonia Senior about his new thriller The Persian — a razor-sharp spy story set inside the Israel–Iran shadow war.
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In this episode of Spymasters, Antonia Senior is joined by academic and KGB expert Filip Kovacevic to explore the hidden world of Soviet spy fiction—and the extraordinary role it played ... more
This special crossover episode brings together espionage and crime fans for a fast-paced round-table on our Books of the Year 2025.
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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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