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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May 4, 2020 • 49min
Gray Suit And The Ghost | FBI
Eric O’Neill, a former FBI undercover operative, shares thrilling insights into his mission to capture the notorious mole Robert Hanssen. He recounts the intense challenges he faced, including a transportation dilemma that jeopardized the operation. O'Neill emphasizes the psychological games of espionage, revealing how he navigated personal motives while undercover. The discussion also highlights the intricacies of social engineering and the heavy toll of maintaining secrecy in a world rife with betrayal.
Apr 27, 2020 • 43min
Operation Brothers | Mossad
Hayley Atwell tells the story of a fake diving resort that saved the lives of refugees from Ethiopia, with Mossad operative Gad Shimron. He ran roadblocks, endured arrest and interrogation, and survived a gunfight at sea, all to help Ethiopians flee Sudan. What would YOU do in Gad’s position? 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
Apr 17, 2020 • 58sec
True Spies: Teaser
Hayley Atwell, Vanessa Kirby, Sophia Di Martino and Daisy Ridley narrate true stories from the real spies behind the world’s greatest espionage operations. What do they know? What are their skills? And what would YOU do in their position? From Spyscape Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
