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True Spies: Espionage | Investigation | Crime | Murder | Detective | Politics

SPYSCAPE
CIA
Cold War
MI6
Kim Philby
KGB
Russian Troll Farm
Operation Ajax
Disinformation
Social Media
War On Terror
Operation Lance Blade
U.S. Elections 2020
U.S. Elections 2016
Aden Magee
Counterintelligence
Iranian Revolution
Iran
Mohammed Mossadegh
Espionage
COINTELPRO

True Spies takes you inside the world's greatest espionage and detective operations. Our hosts Hayley Atwell, Vanessa Kirby, Sophia Di Martino, Daisy Ridley and Rhiannon Neads talk to the real spies behind the missions. What do they know? What are their skills? And what would you do in their position? We explore and investigate real life thrillers, mysteries and crimes - stories that prove truth i... more

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By 2004, FBI Special Agent Jim Gaylord has seen a lot of counterintelligence operations go right. But he's also seen plenty go wrong, especially when it comes to the People's Republic of China. But now, he has a chance to take down one of China's mos... more

NEW from True Spies: Brief Histories. From 7th Century China to Nazi-occupied France, discover a selection of stories from the long history of female spies.

In Brief Histories, the new monthly special from True Spies, series producer Joe Foley is yo... more

By 2004, FBI Special Agent Jim Gaylord has seen a lot of counterintelligence operations go right. But he's also seen plenty go wrong, especially when it comes to the People's Republic of China. But now, he has a chance to take down one of China's mos... more

In this classic episode of True Spies, Vanessa Kirby meets a spy who infiltrated the political wing of the Irish Republican movement. Willie Carlin risked his life in Derry, Northern Ireland, on a daily basis to provide the UK with intelligence.

Fro... more

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Recent Guests

Liam Omurku
Cyber security expert for Symantec
Symantec
Episode: True Spies - Brief Histories: Tradecraft
Eric Chin
Cyber security expert for Symantec
Symantec
Episode: True Spies - Brief Histories: Tradecraft
James C. Lawler
Former CIA operations officer
CIA
Episode: True Spies Classic: The Sociopathic Spy | CIA
John Taylor
Co-author of 'The Psychology of Spies and Spying' and former UK foreign office officer.
Episode: True Spies Debriefs: John Taylor on the Psychology of Spies
Sean Walker
International correspondent with The Guardian and author of The Illegals
The Guardian
Episode: The Great Illegals, Part One: The Whistler | NKVD
Sarah M. Carlson
Former CIA officer who served in Libya during the evacuation of US personnel
Episode: True Spies Classic: Exit Strategy | CIA
Douglas Waller
Esteemed journalist and author of 'The Determined Spy'
Episode: True Spies Debriefs: Douglas Waller on Frank Wisner
Duane Evans
CIA officer and leader of Team Foxtrot during the Afghanistan operation
CIA
Episode: Foxtrot in Kandahar, Part 1: Snakes and Lightning | CIA
Guy Stern
One of the last surviving members of the Ritchie Boys and a Holocaust survivor
Episode: True Spies Classic: The Ritchie Boys | WW2

Hosts

Rhiannon Neads
Host of the podcast, who brings insightful commentary and narrative depth to the episodes.
Morgan Childs
Producer, involved in bringing important storytelling elements and production value to the episodes.
Joe Foley
Series producer and key contributor to the podcast's content and production quality.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 5.5k ratings
  • Same recycled podcasts

    Same recycled Podcast episodes labeled under “True Spies classic” I’m glad I’m not a subscriber, otherwise I’d feel like I’m wasting my money. I considered subscribing before these “episodes” were put out.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    RBZBRV
    United Statesa month ago
  • Happy listener

    Always informative

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bomambula
    United States4 months ago
  • Ads

    The political ads almost ruin the show for me.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    KellyJ22910
    United States4 months ago
  • Fasseneting & Inlighting

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Me...WhoElse
    5 months ago
  • Love this Pod

    Since coming across this podcast I’m Addicted. Extremely interesting stories, great hosts, great production. I’ve learnt so much about this murky world of spy’s. Thanks. I’m listening from Noosa in Australia.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kneewall49
    Australia6 months ago

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There are concerns about potential bias in political discussions, with some expressing disappointment over recycled episodes.
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#128
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#198
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#216
Italy/True Crime
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#75
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#96
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#103
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

True Spies - Brief Histories: Women in Espionage
Q: How many women do you have in your services?
The head of an intelligence agency stated they did not employ women; this highlights historical biases in espionage.
True Spies Debriefs: John Taylor on the Psychology of Spies
Q: What do you see as the main motivations for spies?
Motivations can be complex and include personal grievances, ideology, or emotional responses to their circumstances.
True Spies Debriefs: John Taylor on the Psychology of Spies
Q: What is the recruitment process for case officers?
We look for basic traits but also train individuals extensively to adapt their behaviors for effective handling.
True Spies Debriefs: John Taylor on the Psychology of Spies
Q: What do you think films and novels get wrong about the psychology of spying?
They often portray a dark and paranoid view that does not reflect the nuanced reality of being a spy.
True Spies Debriefs: Seth Thévoz on Espionage in London's Clubland
Q: What are you doing with your new book?
I've written a guide that explains the history and current atmosphere of clubs in London, filled with trivia and jokes.

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This podcast offers a captivating exploration of the espionage world, featuring real-life spies and intelligence agents sharing their thrilling stories and insights. Each episode delves into various aspects of spying, including key missions, psychological complexities, and the moral dilemmas faced by those in covert operations. Listeners can expect to encounter a blend of historical narratives, modern-day espionage, and complex characters motivated by factors such as money, ideology, and personal ambition. Beyond just thrilling spy tales, the discussions often touch on broader themes of crime, politics, and the intricate web of truth and deception that surrounds spycraft.

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2. Eric Chin
3. James C. Lawler
4. John Taylor
5. Sean Walker
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7. Douglas Waller
8. Duane Evans

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