Barry Black
Retired FBI special agent who served 31 years as an accountant-turned-master bomb technician, SWAT sniper, and counterterrorism instructor, and author of Hazardous Devices: Memoir of an FBI Bomb Technician, Accountant, and Sniper.
Top 3 podcasts with Barry Black
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Feb 5, 2026 • 1h 2min
386: Barry Black – Hazardous Devices, FBI Special Agent Bomb Tech
Barry Black, retired FBI agent-turned-master bomb technician, sniper, and author. He recounts two Oklahoma bombing cases: a 2005 stadium blast using peroxide-based explosives and an undercover sting that stopped a plan to build a 1,000-pound device. He also explains bomb-tech training, types of explosives, and how evidence and undercover work unraveled these plots.
Oct 3, 2024 • 48min
The Fire Will Not Consume Us: Barry Black, Pt. 1
Barry Black, a controversial Pennsylvania KKK leader known for his write-in campaigns and provocative activism, delves into his tumultuous past. He shares insights on his involvement in cross-burning and the Klan's resurgence, along with the community's reactions to his election as Constable. The podcast also highlights the conflict surrounding a rural gay bar and its fierce resistance against anti-gay activists. As tensions rise during a Klan picnic, listeners are drawn into the complexities of extremism, community support, and the ongoing struggle for rights.
Jan 25, 2024 • 1h 4min
308: Barry Black – Accountant to Master Bomb Tech
Retired FBI agent Barry Black, an accountant turned master bomb tech, discusses his career, including a medical supply investment fraud case and responding to the Oklahoma City Bombing. He shares insights about the white collar scam, investigation process, and his transition to becoming a bomb technician. Barry reflects on the impact of the bombing on his career and his international deployments. The podcast also explores his journey to becoming an FBI special agent and his retirement as a forensic investigation teacher.
