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The Live Drop

Mark Valley

Venture into the elusive world of intelligence collection and espionage to spot, assess and debrief: spies, handlers, catchers, analysts, cut-outs, dangles, diplomats, security experts and the storytellers who bring them all to life. Check your electronics and subscribe, do a thorough surveillance detection route, secure your Live Drop location, and after a mad-minute introduction, listen in on co... more

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Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 83 ratings
  • Spy favorite

    Marc is doing such a great job Interviewing guests from all areas of the spy genre. Always makes my day when I see new content is available.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jimmy-K2000
    Switzerland2 years ago
  • Engaging interview, lively and great listen

    I’m new to this podcast but just listened to the Damascus Station episode and the entire time was caught up the detailed and wide ranging knowledge from both Mark Valley and the author as they spoke. more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    puggle5786
    United States2 years ago
  • Great spy stuff; skip the snide political quips

    There’s lots of excellent behind-the-scenes information on trade craft & the practical aspects of intelligence work. The guests are experts in their fields & the host does his homework , asking well-crafted questions which allow the guests to shine. The only downside is the host’s distracting habit of inserting references to his own political views into the interviews. The host doesn’t like Trump; I get it. I also don’t care. I’m tuning into the podcast because of a shared interest with the host... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    TravelSprout
    United States4 years ago
  • Informative and interesting

    First and only podcast I've ever fully listened to! There is a nice variety of guests, which keeps things very interesting. There is never a dull moment in the conversations, as there is always something new to learn. It's especially nice when the host contributes to the conversation, using parts of his own life to show that he can relate to what the guest is saying. I am looking forward to more episodes, which should be just as interesting as the previous ones!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LorrainePezz
    United States4 years ago
  • Always fascinating and informing

    I’ve been listening since the first episode and very much enjoy the conversations. more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cat Connor
    New Zealand4 years ago

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