
These are stories you were never meant to hear. The invisible but vital work of the world’s intelligence services: secret operatives playing to very different rules. The Spy Who, hosted by Indira Varma, Raza Jaffrey and Emilia Fox, takes you deep inside that shadow world to meet spies who risked everything in the national interest – or, sometimes, their own.
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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 129 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | History | |||

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Interesting stories performed very well. However, there is a definite “Anti-American” bias intertwined into many of the stories.
Strong multi-perspective history telling. Really enjoyed the Benedict Arnold episodes and followed from there
So well researched, and so well produced. This series is such a gem. If you’ve ever enjoyed a James Bond type movie, you’ll love this
I absolutely love this podcast. so well produced and narrated. Indira Varma could literally read me the phone book and I'd be happy, she's amazing and talented.
Almost all seasons are full of intrigue and it is told very well. Hands down one of the best wondery shows if not the best show overall.
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Listeners can expect cinematic, historically grounded espionage storytelling that blends deep archival work with provocative moral questions. Episodes frequently center on real-world intelligence operations, notable spies, and the broader political consequences of covert actions, often featuring conversations with investigators, authors, and experts. A standout aspect is the duo-host dynamic, with one host guiding the narrative while the other challenges assumptions, creating a distinctive rhythm that blends drama with rigorous research. The show tends to explore less-covered angles of famous episodes, taking listeners from Cold War intrigue to mid-20th century operations, all delivered with strong production and clear storytelling that app... more
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Recent guests on The Spy Who include:
1. Kayla Parcells
2. Cara McGoogan
3. Natalie Cochran
4. Justin Hawkins
5. Elliot Higgins
6. Frank Close
7. Aimen Dean
8. Rick Stroud
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