The Spy Who
AudibleThese 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 and Raza Jaffrey, 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 | 115 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | History | |||
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With A.Q. Khan now fully rogue and his network working to fast-track Libya’s nuclear weapons program, the CIA and MI6 need to find a way to shut his network down permanently.
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Dr. A.Q. Khan is making millions selling nuclear secrets but when he decides to sell the nuclear bomb to Libya’s renegade ruler Colonel Gaddafi, the CIA and MI6 realise they need to act against Pakistan’s real-life Dr. Strangelove.
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At a secure lab in Amsterdam, scientists are working on tech that can enrich uranium for nuclear bombs. But when India tests a nuke, employee Dr. A.Q. Khan, turns spy to help Pakistan get the bomb too. And soon he’ll spread atomic weapons worldwide. more
How did someone so essential in war become so expendable in peace? In conversation with Charlie Higson, historian Clare Mulley explores the extraordinary life of Krystyna Skarbek - a woman more Bond than Bond girl. Together, they unpack her daring wa... more
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- Season 27 episodes 1, 3, & 8????
Season 27 has only episodes 1, 3, 8… WTH?? Update-I guess you corrected that and now there are only 3 episodes, just relabeled them to #’s 1-3. Thanks. Just disappointed there aren’t more.
Apple Podcasts1rachelerin2450
United States15 days ago Excellent deep-dive reporting into stuff we'd never otherwise discover or discuss.
Podchaser517 days agoMichele White- My Favorite Podcast
Riveting stories, told very well! This podcast is worth the money to get uninterrupted enjoyment. I enjoy many podcasts, but The Spy Who is, for me, simply the best.
Apple Podcasts5LJS2rtUnited States23 days ago - No words for this at all…
When I opened this podcast in early 2025, I had no idea what was in store for me. The Spy Who is for everyone! At least, those over 13 because of some descriptions and words. If you like history, listen to it! If you don’t like history, listen to it! It is an amazing spy podcast that recreates the stories of some of the greatest spy missions in history! Now, I am still listening to this podcast, but I have only one problem: whenever there is only one narrator, it becomes hard to follow who is sa... more
Apple Podcasts5CoopMan2121United States24 days ago - Literally Epic Narration…..Triumphant
I am mostly reviewing episode 3. It’s what stuck with me. This was just too much at one time. I’m 58 so maybe my brain wasn’t up to the task. But I am a voracious audio consumer and for sharper audiences…..this would be a home run. Almost perfect narration☺️🙏
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Apple Podcasts | #19 | United States/History |
Spotify | #28 |  United Kingdom/History |
Apple Podcasts | #213 | United Kingdom/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #16 |  Canada/History |
Apple Podcasts | #17 | United Kingdom/History |
Spotify | #34 |  Australia/History |
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What is The Spy Who about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Listeners tune in for in-depth explorations of espionage and intelligence history, framed through dramatic narratives, case studies, and insider accounts. Across recent episodes, topics span undercover operatives, state-sponsored espionage, historical betrayals, and high-stakes investigations, often highlighting moral ambiguity and the human impact on victims and families. Production quality and narrative craft are frequently praised, with occasional critiques about pacing and voice diversity. The show tends to attract history and current-events enthusiasts who value well-researched storytelling and insider perspectives from prominent actors.
Among the standout elements is a distinct, high-production approach that uses dramatized narration... more
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The Spy Who launched 2 years ago and published 115 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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1. Cara McGoogan
2. Natalie Cochran
3. Justin Hawkins
4. Elliot Higgins
5. Frank Close
6. Aimen Dean
7. Rick Stroud
8. Andrew Lownie
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