The Spy Who
WonderyThese 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 | 88 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | History | |||
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When intelligence analyst Ana Montes is briefed on one of the USA’s greatest military secrets, she is torn. Should she pass the intel to Cuba to alter the global balance of power, or is this one secret too far?
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In the heart of the Cold War, student Ana Montes is angered by US meddling in Central America. So when a mysterious Cuban offers her a chance to do more than protest, she’s pulled into a dangerous new world.
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Hosts Indira Varma and Raza Jaffrey return, unveiling three gripping stories of espionage that changed history: a Cuban mole inside US intelligence, an IRA infiltrator and a KGB colonel turned British asset. New episodes coming to your feed at the en... more
Charlotte Philby interviews Andrew Lycett, the biographer of Ian Fleming, about the other real life spies that inspired his most famous character: James Bond - including the flamboyant Biffy Dunderdale, the urbane Sir Peter Smithers and evenIan Flemi... more
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- The Mossad Hotel
Would have been more satisfying if we'd been told if the mother of the little boy turned rabbi was also rescued. I assume she died the camp but was her fate not also important? So disappointing.
Apple Podcasts3648763251
Canada10 days ago - Great show!
This show keeps me interested and I can’t wait til the next ones air!
Hoping more to comes soon!
Apple Podcasts5Corgichick
United States14 days ago - Originally 5 stars
I love this podcast, it’s amazing but what is up with all the encores??? I feel you haven’t even done that much and I have to wait months between new seasons? I already listened to it all, some of it twice.
Apple Podcasts2Jogden123United Statesa month ago - Disused the Missle Crisis
I really love this show. Thank you to all those involved in producing this show. While listening to the spy who diffused the missile crisis, I felt it was a bit of a distraction of that,
That the narrator did not use the correct accent for Americans or Russians, only the British accent for everybody . It would make it much more believable and just more enjoyable if the accents were really the real accent from that country or a certain part of the country. Thank you.
Apple Podcasts4Shaycr16United Statesa month ago - Blown Away
This is not typically a podcast I would go for. from start to finish (s3), I was taken aback by the storytelling, delivery, and overall conscientious it would take to present such an iconic event in history while still respecting the woman at the heart of the story.
The organization of the content(layout?) was delivered in such a way that even the best of movies couldn’t have formed their screenplay so lovely. There wasn’t one time I didn’t feel immersed and I can’t believe I finished the enti... more
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Apple Podcasts | #44 | United States/History |
Spotify | #33 |  United Kingdom/History |
Apple Podcasts | #218 | United Kingdom/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #19 | United Kingdom/History |
Apple Podcasts | #25 | Canada/History |
Spotify | #44 |  Australia/History |
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What is The Spy Who about and what kind of topics does it cover?
The content focuses on the intricate and often dangerous world of espionage, exploring the lives and stories of spies who have played pivotal roles in shaping history. Episodes span a variety of engaging topics, including high-profile espionage cases, infiltration tactics, and the implications of various intelligence operations. Guests sometimes share their own experiences, providing a personal lens into the espionage narrative while maintaining a gripping storytelling style that blends historical detail with dramatic reenactments. The production aims to immerse listeners in the complexities of spycraft and the ethical dilemmas faced by its practitioners, making it a compelling choice for those interested in history, drama, and real-life in... more
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The Spy Who launched 2 years ago and published 88 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 Spy Who include:
1. Justin Hawkins
2. Elliot Higgins
3. Frank Close
4. Aimen Dean
5. Rick Stroud
6. Andrew Lownie
7. Andrew Lycett
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