True Spies: Espionage | Investigation | Crime | Murder | Detective | Politics
SPYSCAPE
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 is stranger than fiction! These stories cover lies, murder, theft, sex, drugs and rock ‘n roll. You’ll meet experts from the top intelligence agencies including FBI, CIA, MI5, MI6 (SIS), KGB, GRU, Mossad and many others. You’ll discover characters who spied because of money, ideology, coercion or just plain old ego. And, if you’d like to dig deeper into the world of secrets, and test your own secret intelligence skills, head over to spyscape.com for articles, games, experiences, puzzles and videos.For episodes first and ad-free, subscribe to Spyscape+ at: plus.Spyscape.comA Cup & Nuzzle production. Series producers: Gemma Newby, Joe Foley. Music: Nick Ryan.
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Jul 13, 2020 • 47min
The Billion Dollar Spy | CIA
`Hayley Atwell tells the story of Adolph Tolkachev, one of the CIA's most prolific Russian assets, with his handler David Rolph. David's task was to keep this priceless information flowing, but first he had to make sure the KGB weren't onto him. What would YOU do? From SPYSCAPE, the headquarters of all things spy. A Cup And Nuzzle production. Series producer: Gemma Newby. Produced by Louise Clarke-Rowbotham. Music by Nick Ryan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 6, 2020 • 50min
The Purple Bathrobe | FBI
Hayley Atwell tells the story of the capture of the Mexican druglord El Chapo, with former FBI undercover agent Michael McGowan. To trap this murderous gangster, Michael had to convince him that he was in the same business. What would YOU do? From SPYSCAPE, the headquarters of all things spy. A Cup And Nuzzle production. Series producer: Gemma Newby. Produced by Mariana Des Forges. Music by Nick Ryan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 29, 2020 • 53min
Undercover Jihadi | CSIS
Hayley Atwell relates the story of Mubin Shaikh, an Islamist extremist who became a spy for the Canadian Security Intelligence Service. Undercover as a member of the terrorist group that would be known as the Toronto 18, Mubin was told that his cover would be blown. What would YOU do? From SPYSCAPE, the headquarters of all things spy. A Cup And Nuzzle production. Series producer: Gemma Newby. Produced by Louise Clarke-Rowbotham. Music by Nick Ryan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 22, 2020 • 46min
Shadow Games | Special Forces Berlin
Hayley Atwell and former Special Forces Berlin operative James Stejskal reveal the secrets of their covert unit stationed in West Berlin during the Cold War, tackling the Tehran Hostage Crisis and espionage challenges. Explore their infiltration of the German population, navigating relationships in espionage, Cold War threats, planning a high-stakes rescue mission in Tehran, and reflections on their shadowy past.
Jun 15, 2020 • 46min
True Narcos | DEA
Hayley Atwell shares the story of capturing Pablo Escobar with DEA agents in Colombia. Topics include the dangers faced by the agents, espionage tactics used, the role of informants, a high-stakes encounter mistaken for an assassination attempt, the pursuit and arrest of Escobar, and reflections on his impact on drug trafficking.
Jun 8, 2020 • 49min
The Art Of Disguise | CIA | Spy Sisters
Former CIA Head of Disguise Jonna Mendez discusses the art of disguise in espionage. She shares a thrilling story of confronting a terrorist in a luxury hotel lobby, showcasing the risks and preparations involved in high-stakes operations. From mastering the art of blending in to facing real danger, the podcast delves into the unpredictable world of espionage.
Jun 1, 2020 • 47min
The Rookie And Bin Laden | CIA | Spy Sisters
Hayley Atwell shares what went on during 9/11 inside The Vault, the CIA's top secret bunker, with Tracy Walder, a rookie operative who was there. 9/11 was only the second day of Tracy's first real CIA assignment, and she was tasked with hunting the world's most wanted terrorist, Osama Bin Laden, with President George W Bush looking on. What would YOU do? From SPYSCAPE, the headquarters of all things spy. A Cup And Nuzzle production. Producer: David Waters. Series producer: Gemma Newby. Music by Nick Ryan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 25, 2020 • 58min
The Spycatcher | FBI
Hayley Atwell recounts a mission to capture a Cuban agent who had infiltrated the FBI, with spycatcher Robert Booth. Robert managed to identify the traitor, but proving Kendall Myers' treachery was another matter entirely. What would YOU do? From SPYSCAPE, the headquarters of all things spy. A Cup And Nuzzle production. Producer: David Waters. Series producer: Gemma Newby. Music by Nick Ryan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 18, 2020 • 54min
The Illegal | KGB
Hayley Atwell relates the story of a KGB agent embedded deeply, too deeply, in US life, with Jack Barsky, a.k.a. Albrecht Dittrich. After many years undercover in New York, Barsky got the signal that he was compromised, yet by then he had an American wife and children. What would YOU do? From SPYSCAPE, the headquarters of all things spy. A Cup And Nuzzle production. Producer: David Waters. Series producer: Gemma Newby. Music by Nick Ryan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 11, 2020 • 49min
Fair Game? | CIA | Spy Sisters
Hayley Atwell details a deadly conflict between espionage and politics with former CIA agent Valerie Plame. Valerie was outed in the press as an undercover agent when someone close to her challenged the government's line on Weapons Of Mass Destruction, placing her family and contacts in grave danger. What would YOU do? From SPYSCAPE, the headquarters of all things spy. A Cup And Nuzzle production. Series producer: Gemma Newby. Music by Nick Ryan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
