The Redefector
audiochuckIt was 1985, the so-called “Year of the Spy”. The CIA had been losing Soviet assets left and right; the first loss seemed like bad luck, but four in a row? That wasn't coincidence — it was a deadly leak. And just as the Agency was scrambling to find answers, across the world, a KGB colonel named Vitaly Yurchenko walked into the American embassy in Rome and volunteered his services in exchange for ... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 12 | Founded | 7 months ago |
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| Categories | DocumentaryHistorySociety & Culture | ||||
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After two years building a mosaic of research about the Vitaly Yurchenko mystery, finally a full picture emerges: the truth.
The modern day hunt for Vitaly Yurchenko, the 90 year-old spy.
Some old veterans from the Soviet and Eastern Europe division decide to take matters into their own hands and start a new hunt. It's unconventional, it's personal, and this time, it's successful.
BONUS EPISODE: Bodies continue to drop, despite the leaks identified by Yurchenko. Despite intensifying debate over his legitimacy, the SE division has a new desperate focus: to find answers. It creates a special task force to identify the remaining ... more
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Well done! This one had me hooked. A great narration, with a longer run than I expected…but it worked well.
Apple Podcasts5SSI Drifter
Canada3 months ago - Well done
Totally immersive, Julie has an excellent gift ..keeping me hooked!!!!
Apple Podcasts5Buz47Canada3 months ago - Really great podcast.
Listen, after I binged “The Americans” I pretty much haven’t stopped seeking out this type of content. This podcast showed up in a random search I did and I’m sooo glad it did. Super well done, well-researched, and I think my daily step count has increased solely due to this podcast (because I never want to stop listening…)
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United States3 months ago - The Redefector
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Apple Podcasts5Rabbi DougUnited States3 months ago - This Story Carried Me Through the Darkest Days
I’ve heard the story of Vitaly Yurchenko many times—through books, documentaries, and the work of some of the most respected writers in the field. But none of them come close to the way Julie Cohn tells it in The Redefector. Her storytelling is powerful, clear, and deeply human. She doesn’t just recount the facts—she brings them to life in a way that grips you from the first moment and doesn’t let go.
There were times in my life recently when I was going through incredibly dark and difficult da... more
Apple Podcasts5SL770United States3 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #123 | United States/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Apple Podcasts | #52 | Canada/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Apple Podcasts | #121 |  United Kingdom/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Apple Podcasts | #46 |  Sweden/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Apple Podcasts | #66 |  Hong Kong/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Apple Podcasts | #68 |  Ireland/Society & Culture/Documentary |
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What is The Redefector about and what kind of topics does it cover?
This series offers a gripping exploration of one of the most significant espionage incidents of the Cold War, focusing on the defection of KGB officer Vitaly Yurchenko to the CIA in 1985. With a blend of in-depth research and personal anecdotes, the narrative unravels the complexities of intelligence, betrayal, and human motivations. Each episode delves into Yurchenko's life—a high-stakes drama that questions the line between truth and deception, as it examines not just the espionage tactics employed but also the emotional and psychological impacts of such decisions on all parties involved, including CIA and FBI agents, journalists, and even Yurchenko himself.
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The Redefector launched 7 months ago and published 12 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on The Redefector include:
1. Vitaly Yurchenko
2. Colin Thompson
3. Dan Payne
4. Reed Brose
5. Mike Rochford
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