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74. The Most Dangerous Year on Earth with Brian Morra
12 december 2022 · 1 uur 30 min
This week, Justin chats with author and Air Force intelligence veteran Brian Morra. Brian was an intelligence officer in the US Air Force and Air Force Reserve for 15 years before shifting his focus to the aerospace and defense industry, where he spent many years managing intelligence programs. Brian finally retired as a senior Vice President at the end of 2016 and began writing his debut novel. Today, we focus on a pivotal event that took place 1983, what some historians call the most dangerous year on Earth. This a little-known Soviet fiasco brought the world to the brink of nuclear war. Brian's book, The Able Archers, covers this event and his real experience as a young intelligence officer dealing with its repercussions in real time. Lees meer
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brianjmorra.comRead a free sample of Brian's book, The Able Archers, here.
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https://www.amazon.com/Able-Archers-Brian-J-Morra/dp/1646635647
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73. The Truth about Snowden with Anonymous
5 december 2022 · 1 uur 12 min
Today Justin sits down with anonymous source known as Sarah. Lees meer
Sarah is veteran member of the special operations and intelligence community, having served as an NCO with the US Air Force for more than 10 years. She has also worked as an Arabic linguist, spending much of her time in the Middle East and Africa. She is a reputable source Justin knows personally, and has requested anonymity in the episode due to privacy concerns.
For the first time, we'll really dive in to 21st century intelligence and espionage from the realities of the Snowden case to the threat of Chinese hegemony.
For more information, check out Unrestricted Warfare, the literature mentioned in this episode, here.
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72. An Activist Escaping Panama with Kimberly Muse
28 november 2022 · 1 uur 36 min
This week, Justin speaks with Kimberly Muse, daughter of Kurt Muse. Kim grew up in Panama, where her father was became the leader of a group of activists in protesting against General Manuel Noriega via radio transmissions. Their work caught the attention of the CIA, and they even received support from the agency for their efforts. Lees meer
In spring of 1989, Kurt was suddenly arrested at Panama City Airport as he was returning from a trip to the United States. His family and cohorts fled to the US, but Kurt was imprisoned at Carcel Modelo for nine months until a tactical Delta Force mission, Operation Acid Gambit, came to the rescue. Kurt later wrote a best selling memoir of his activism and rescue.
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IG: @k9odin_the_malRead a free sample of Kurts's book, Six Minutes to Freedom, here.
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71. Tracking Down an Iraqi Bioweapons Expert with Stephen Monteiro
21 november 2022 · 1 uur 7 min
This week Justin sits down with former police officer, Navy officer, and US Secret Service special agent Stephen Monteiro. Steve spent 20 years in the Secret Service, where he was a member of the Presidential Protective Division at the Clinton White House, among other assignments. Lees meer
After retiring from federal service and continuing on as a contractor, Steve was tasked with a mysterious case that would become a year's long journey to track down and retrieve a Iraqi microbiologist and anthrax expert Thamer Abdul Rahman Imran. Thamer was skittish, having been burned by the US once before, and located in one of the most dangerous places in the world, but his knowledge had the potential to help prevent future biological weapons attacks on the United States.
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Twitter: @StevePMonteiroRead the first chapter of Steve's book, The Gray Bird of Baghdad, here.
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70. Demoralize and Deceive: OSS Psychological Warfare with Ann Todd
14 november 2022 · 57 min
This week, Justin sits down with historian and author Ann Todd. From working at the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Quantico, Virginia, to writing and consulting for the National Geographic Society and giving presentations for the National Park Service on the history of the OSS, Ann is an expert. Lees meer
Ann joins us today to discuss OSS action in the "forgotten theater" of WWII, China-Burma-India, as well as the people who made it possible. Principally, Elizabeth "Betty" P. McIntosh and her black propaganda operations to blackmail and demoralize the enemy in an incredible display of psychological warfare.
Connect with Ann:
anntoddauthor@gmail.com
Read the preface and introduction of Ann's book, OSS Operation Black Mail, here.https://spycraft101-OSSOperationBlackMail.subscribemenow.com/
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https://www.amazon.com/OSS-Operation-Black-Mail-Imperial/dp/1682471500
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69. A Scottish Civilian Up Against a Nazi Spy Ring with Dr. Andrew Jeffrey
7 november 2022 · 1 uur 34 min
Today, Justin sits down with author and researcher, Dr. Andrew Jeffrey. Alongside his historical books, Andrew has made on-air contributions for British, Dutch and French documentaries and is a former Royal Navy Reservist, and a volunteer Lifeboatman with the Royal National Lifeboat Institution. Andrew's latest book tells the tale of a Scottish civilian Mary Curran, who spotted the suspicious activity of Nazi spy Jessie Jordan. Mary's quick wit, alertness, and instincts broke down a long established espionage network spanning both sides of the Atlantic Ocean. Lees meer
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You can read the the preface to Andrew's book, A Taste For Treason, completely free here.
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68. A CIA Traitor's Last Asset with Bryan Denson
31 oktober 2022 · 1 uur 27 min
This week, Justin chats with investigative reporter and author Bryan Denson. Focusing on true crime, scandals, and government corruption, Bryan has spent his career reporting for publications like The House Post, Reader's Digest, Newsweek, The Los Angeles Tomes, and the Oregonian. He's also written three nonfiction book series on infamous criminals like Aldrich Ames and the Unibomber, as well as other historical nonfiction. Today, Bryan and Justin discuss the story of notorious CIA traitor Jim Nicholson--and how he trained his son Nathan from behind bars to finish his work. Lees meer
Connect with Bryan:
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Check out Bryan's book, The Spy's Son, here.https://www.amazon.com/Spys-Son-Highest-Ranking-Convicted-Espionage/dp/0802125190/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=
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67. TRIGON: The Hero Who Betrayed the Soviet Union with Alejandra Suárez Ogorodnik
24 oktober 2022 · 1 uur 10 min
This week, Justin chats with Alejandra Suárez Barcala Ogorodnik. Alejandra was born in Madrid in 1975 and currently works in Spain in the medical industry as a disease area specialist. She never knew her father growing up, and her mother told her he was a German mathematician who was killed in an automobile accident when Alejandra was a baby. When she was a teenager, she slowly began to uncover and unravel the truth of her father's identity--and what happened to him. Lees meer
Alejandra's father was Alexander Ogorodnik, also known by his code name, TRIGON. Alexander was a KGB officer who turned on his home country to spy for the CIA after becoming disillusioned with Soviet communism and cruelty. Once betrayed and apprehended, Alexander took his own life with a cyanide pill he had requested from his case officer.
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66. The Early Days of FBI Counterintelligence with Raymond Batvinis
17 oktober 2022 · 1 uur 35 min
Today, Justin sits down with retired FBI special agent Raymond J. Batvinis, who served in the FBI for 25 years, from 1972 until 1997. Raymond worked primarily in counterterrorism and counterintelligence, and shortly after the 9/11 attacks, he returned to teach the Basic Counterintelligence course at the FBI Academy at Quantico. Lees meer
During his career, he worked on several very high profile espionage cases, including the investigations into Ronald Pelton and the Walker spying. Since retiring, Raymond has worked tirelessly as a historian, author, and researcher. He's published a number of scholarly articles on intelligence history and two books since 2007.
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Check out his book, The Origins of FBI Counterintelligence, here.https://www.amazon.com/Origins-FBI-Counterintelligence-Raymond-Batvinis/dp/0700616535
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65. Killing Castro: The Unlikely Alliance between the CIA and the Mob with Thomas Maier
10 oktober 2022 · 1 uur 4 min
This week, Juston sits down with Thomas Maier. Thomas is an author and award-winning investigative journalist, having worked at NewDay since 1984. He has also written several historical books, including When Lions Roar about the Churchills and the Kennedys, and Masters of Sex, which was produced as a series on Showtime for four years. His latest book, Mafia Spies, details the inside story the inside story of the relationship between several senior figures in organized crime in the early 1960s and members of the Central Intelligence Agency who wanted Fidel Castro dead, as well as their unlikely and temporary alliance. Lees meer
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64. The OSS, Uranium in the Congo, and the Atom Bomb with Kathryn Hogue
3 oktober 2022 · 1 uur 42 min
This week Justin sits down with Kathy Hogue, daughter of World War II OSS agent Doc Hogue. Her father's service includes one of the most important and least understood missions of WWII--the mining of the uranium that built the atomic bomb. Kathy herself is also very accomplished, having worked for the Department of Defense for over a decade, enrolled at the US Navy Postgraduate School, and worked for a private firm doing research for the Pentagon. She brings a uniquely educated inside perspective to her father's work thanks to family stories, documents, and her own experience in the national defense. Lees meer
Doc is featured heavily in Spies in the Congo, a book by Susan Williams. Check it out here.
https://www.amazon.com/Spies-Congo-Americas-Atomic-Mission/dp/1610396545/ref=asc_df_1610396545/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312028586631&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=6320094131748795910&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9051708&hvtargid=pla-467484235344&psc=1
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63. Thwarting Lenin's Global Communist Plot with Giles Milton
26 september 2022 · 1 uur 12 min
This week, Justin sits down with author and historian Giles Milton. A fellow of the Royal Historical Society in London, Giles has written 11 nonfiction books and three novels. Today, they focus on his book Russian Roulette to tell the story of the British MI6 spies who stopped Lenin from spreading the communism on a truly global scale after the Bolshevik Revolution. Lees meer
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IG: @gilesmilton
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Check out Russian Roulette here.https://www.amazon.com/Russian-Roulette-British-Thwarted-Revolution/dp/1620405687
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62. The Pinkterons: Notorious Thugs, Detectives, and Spies with Dr. Paul O'Hara
19 september 2022 · 1 uur 24 min
This week, Justin chats with Dr. Paul. O'Hara. Paul is an associate professor at Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio, teaching a wide range of compelling history courses. Paul and Justin discuss the Pinkerton Detective Agency, the most famous and most notorious detective agency in us history. From its origins to its scandals, near downfalls, and recent activities, The Pinkertons have helped shape American history from antebellum to the modern day. Much of what's covered today take place in the mid and late 1800s, but the Pinkertons are still around. Lees meer
Connect with Paul:
xavier.edu/history-department/directory/stephenpaul-ohara
Check out Paul's book, Inventing the Pinkertons, here.https://www.amazon.com/Inventing-Pinkertons-Spies-Sleuths-Mercenaries-ebook/dp/B01K996N8O/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=
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61. Solving the Murder of a CIA Case Officer with Michael Pullara
12 september 2022 · 1 uur 36 min
This week, Justin sits down with trial lawyer Michael Pullara. Michael has faced formidable foes in the court room, from the US Department of Defense to criminals with connections to the Italian mob. But today, Michael and Justin discuss the case of CIA case officer Freddie Woodruff, who was shot and killed on assignment in the former Soviet Republic of Georgia. Michael knew Freddie's family and began investigating his implausible situation on their behalf, but soon became determined to uncover the truth. In 10 years of research, ventures overseas, and deep digging, Michael uncovered deception at the hands of Georgian authorities whose reports on the incident were entirely false. He even confronted the president of Georgia himself. Finally, in 2018, Michael published a book about Freddie's unfortunate fate--and the truth. Lees meer
Connect with Michael:
simonandschuster.com/authors/Michael-Pullara
By his book, The Spy Who Was Left Behind, here.https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1501152149?tag=simonsayscom
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60. Flying for the CIA: a Continental Air Services Contractor with Toby Scott
5 september 2022 · 1 uur 43 min
Spycraft 101 is back! Lees meer
In this episode, Justin sits down with former smoke jumper and Continental Air Services employee, Toby Scott. They dive in to all things smoke jumping and discuss his work in Southeast Asia during the secret war in Laos. Toby was also involved in Operation Cold Feet in the Arctic Circle, among many other daring missions and and global events. He was close friends fellow smoke jumper, Continental Air Services employee, and eventual CIA case officer Jerry Daniels. Justin and Toby discuss Jerry's unfortunate fate, and the events that led him there.
Justin was interviewed on Mark of the Maker this week! Give it a listen here:
Mark of the Maker Episode 89
https://markofthemaker.com/2022/09/04/episode-89-justin-black-of-spycraft101/
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An Important Spycraft 101 Announcement
22 augustus 2022 · 9 min
This week, Justin releases a quick public service announcement to let listeners know of a short upcoming hiatus. Lees meer
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59. Honey Traps: Seduction as Espionage with Henry Schlesinger
15 augustus 2022 · 1 uur 7 min
This week, Justin talks with author Henry Schlesinger on the topic of a notorious espionage strategy: the honey traps. Honey traps utilized seduction, from male or female spies, to glean information, create scandal, or acquire money. They've been used in intelligence for centuries--perhaps even millennia. Henry shares several stories of some of the mist influential espionage seductions in history, from femme fatales to purposeful scandals designed to distract the public. Lees meer
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58. Spies In the Space Race
8 augustus 2022 · 51 min
In this episode, Justin describes espionage activity in the decades-long race to the stars between the United States and the Soviet Union. The two superpowers devoted significant time, resources, and manpower to outshining each other in technological advancement in aerospace. So much occurred in this time period that it would be impossible to cover it all in one episode, so Justin highlights particularly riveting stories, anecdotes, and events that have piqued the interest of curious minds. He hopes to return to this topic in the future, ideally with an expert guest. Lees meer
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57. The American Comandante Liberating Cuba with Michael Sallah
1 augustus 2022 · 1 uur 15 min
This week, Justin chats with investigative editor, veteran reporter, two-time Pulitzer Prize winner, and author Michael Sallah. Michael tells the story of William Morgan, an ex-paratrooper who went to Cuba in 1957 to help revolution efforts against then-dictator Fulgencio Batista. Morgan worked alongside the likes of Che Guevara, leading an entire guerilla himself. When the revolution ended and Castro's rule turned authoritarian, Morgan teamed up with Olga Rodriguez to try to liberate the country once again. Lees meer
Connect with Michael:
Email: waveforce7@gmail.com
Check out Michael's book, co-authored with Mitch Weiss, The Yankee Comandante, here.https://www.amazon.com/Yankee-Comandante-Courage-Americans-Liberate/dp/0762792876
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56. The Last Cold War Mole with Robert Baer
25 juli 2022 · 48 min
Today, Justin sits down with legendary CIA case officer and author Robert Baer. Robert served all over the world between the late 1970s and late 1990s, spending much of his time in the middle east. He has written several nonfiction books about his experiences, including See No Evil, the book that inspired the 2005 film Syriana, for which he helped write the screenplay. George Clooney's character Robert Barnes is directly inspired by Robert himself. Robert's latest book, The Fourth Man, tries to unravel the mystery of a suspected high-level mole in the US government, still operating after three infamous moles were uncovered. Lees meer
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55. Answering Your Questions
18 juli 2022 · 43 min
In this special episode of Spycraft 101, Justin answers questions listeners have submitted on Instagram. Tune in to hear stories of espionage in New Zealand, highly-successful operations, weapons and gadgets (including the fake scrotum concealment device), and more. If you submitted a question that wasn't answered, look out for our next Q & A episode. Lees meer
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54. Hunting Che Guevara with Felix Rodriguez (Part Two)
11 juli 2022 · 1 uur 26 min
This week, Justin returns with retired CIA paramilitary operations officer, Felix Rodriguez. Felix took part in many of the pivotal events of the Cold War from covert action against Fidel Castro in Cuba to operations in the Vietnam War and Laos to supporting to the Contras in Nicaragua. Today, Felix shares Che Guevara's failures as well as stories of Felix's time spent in Vietnam and Nicaragua. He also gives details on his own testimony before Congress, as well as an unlikely friendship with a former Cuban intelligence officer. Lees meer
A bonus episode detailing time Felix spent interviewing Che Guevara after his capture is available now on Patreon.
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53. Hunting Che Guevara with Felix Rodriguez (Part One)
4 juli 2022 · 1 uur 4 min
In this episode, Justin sits down with retired CIA paramilitary operations officer, Felix Rodriguez. Felix took part in many of the pivotal events of the Cold War from covert action against Fidel Castro in Cuba to operations in the Vietnam War and Laos to supporting to the Contras in Nicaragua. Most famously, he was one of two Cubans that took part in the hunt for Che Guevara in Bolivia. Today, Felix shares his journey to the CIA, what it was like growing up in Cuba as the likes of Guevara and Castro took power, and more. Lees meer
A bonus episode detailing time Felix spent interviewing Che Guevara after his capture is available now on Patreon.
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52. Capturing a Japanese War Criminal with Chris Carola
27 juni 2022 · 50 min
This week, Justin sits down with journalist Chris Carola. Chris spent many years following the story of Jack Wilpers, one of the last surviving men on a team of World War II soldiers that captured Hideki Tojo, prime minister of Japan during WWII and a convicted war criminal. Jack was difficult to get ahold of, but Chris never backed down. Hear about Jack's interesting upbringing, his journey to counterintelligence, and key details of the events that led to Tojo's capture--and Jack's CIA career to follow. Lees meer
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51. The Youngest Green Beret in Vietnam with Terry McIntosh
20 juni 2022 · 56 min
Today, Justin sits down with Terry McIntosh. Terry enlisted in the army at age 17, and joined special forces at age 18. He soon became one of the youngest men to wear a green beret in Vietnam. Terry was involved in the infamous Green Beret Affair, in which a Vietnamese double agent was identified and killed by his special forces team. Terry shares his journey to special forces, his experiences in the war, including serving on a special forces A-team and earning a combat badge. Lees meer
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Email: terry@usajourney.us
Check out his book, The Youngest Green Beret, here.
Learn more about Terry's missionary nonprofit: usajourney.ushttps://www.amazon.com/YOUNGEST-GREEN-BERET-Vietnam-1968-1969/dp/173151784X
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50. Espionage in Nazi-Occupied Czechoslovakia with George Bearfield
13 juni 2022 · 1 uur
Today, Justin chats with writer, academic, and engineer George Bearfield. George is the grandson of Jaroslav Bublík, one of the last men to parachute into Bohemia and Moravia (now Czechoslovakia) in World War II. Jaroslav and his cousin Josef conducted espionage operations in the region while it was occupied by Nazi Germany until Josef was famously killed in Prague soon after assassinating German SS officer Reinhard Heydrich. George dives into the details of their dangerous parachute missions, the legacy they left in modern Czechia, and the rest of his grandfather's life. Lees meer
An extended edition of this episode featuring 11 minutes of additional interview content, including more on Operation Anthropoid and Heydrich's assassination, is available now on Patreon.
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Twitter: @GeorgeBearfield
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49. The Life of a Cuban-Born CIA Shadow Warrior with Ric Prado
6 juni 2022 · 1 uur 23 min
This week, Justin chats with Enrique "Ric" Prado, a retired case officer and Paramilitary operative of the CIA. Ric is also the author of his memoir, Black Ops. Ric dives into his career, from fleeing the Peter Pan Project and his home country of Cuba to serving in Nicaragua with the Contras, including past guest Mike Lima AKA Luis Moreno. Soon after his time in Latin America and a few years in the Phillippines, Ric was contracted by the CIA to form the very task force that eventually took down Osama bin Laden. Outed by newspapers as CIA in 2009, Ric is the highest-ranking American covert operator to share his story publicly. Lees meer
An extended edition of this episode, featuring 26 minutes of additional interview content, is available now on Patreon.
Check out Episode 34: Life as a Nicaraguan Contra with Luis Moreno for more on the Contras, the Sandinistas, and Nicaraguan counterrevolution.
Connect with Ric:
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Buy his book, Black Ops: The Life of a CIA Shadow Warrior, here.
https://www.amazon.com/Black-Ops-Life-Shadow-Warrior/dp/1250271843
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48. The Halyard Mission: Rescuing American Airmen in Serbia with John Capello
30 mei 2022 · 1 uur 6 min
This week, Justin sits down with John Capello, former Air Force Lieutenant Colonel and air attache and founder and president of the Halyard Mission Foundation. The mission itself involved rescuing over 500 US airmen from occupied Serbia in WWII with the help of Serbian nationals. John shares his own experiences as an air attache in Israel and Serbia. Each country posed difference challenges and attitudes due to differences in the progress of their relationships with the US. Then, John dives into the true story of the Halyard Mission--including just how important the Serbs were to the mission's success. This incredible military feat operated in secret right under the enemy's nose with no losses over a period of five months thanks to protection from brave Serbian civilians. Lees meer
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47. The Story of Spycraft 101
23 mei 2022 · 35 min
In this episode, Justin reflects on the one-year anniversary of the Spycraft 101 Podcast. He details the history of Spycraft 101 from book ideas to the Instagram account finally the podcast, and gives shoutouts to those who have helped him along the way. Tune in for this special anniversary retrospective from your favorite espionage enthusiast. Lees meer
Previous episodes mentioned this week:
Episode 01 - The Life and Lies of Fritz Joubert Duquesne with Andrew Blasco (here)
Episode 02 - The Reality of Life in the CIA with Doug Patteson (here)
Episode 03 - The Man in Moscow with Michael D. Sellers (here)
Epsiode 43 - The Assassins Immortalized on Russia's Stamps with Mark Pruett (here)Connect with Spycraft 101:
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46. Finding Che Guevara: Clandestine in the Congo with Jim Hawes
16 mei 2022 · 42 min
This week Justin chats with author and former Navy SEAL and CIA contractor Jim Hawes. Jim served in Vietnam and worked with the CIA in the Congo to counter the spread of communist ideals and anti-western rebel activities. Today, Jim tells his story and shares details of his experiences, from becoming a SEAL and early in the life of the program to his role in the Gulf of Tonkin incident and finally locating Che Guevara, among several intelligence feats. Lees meer
Connect with Jim:
Check out his book, Cold War Navy SEAL, here.https://www.amazon.com/Cold-War-Navy-SEAL-Communist/dp/151073418X
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45. The Women of Britain's Special Operations Executive with Dr. Kate Vigurs
9 mei 2022 · 58 min
This week Justin sits down with author and Historian Dr. Kate Vigurs. Kate shares the story of the women hired by Britain's Special Operations Executive, a mysterious organization that operated during World War II to conduct sabotage, reconnaissance, and espionage missions in occupied Europe. These brave women had to prove themselves as strong and worthy of dangerous work to compete with their male colleagues. From members of the Women's Auxiliary Air Force to women who were heard speaking excellent French at parties, female SOE personnel came from all walks of life. The work of the SOE and the women who joined it ultimately contributed to Allied victory and the fall of the Nazi regime. Lees meer
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Twitter: @historical_kate
Check out her book, Mission France, here.https://www.amazon.com/Mission-France-True-History-Women/dp/030020857X
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44. A Secret US Intelligence Organization: Mysteries of the Pond with Dr. Mark Stout
2 mei 2022 · 57 min
This week, Justin sits down with author, professor, historian and former intelligence analyst for the state department and the CIA, Dr. Mark Stout. Today, Mark shares his research on a mysterious early US intelligence entity known as the Pond. The Pond was a secret organization operating between 1942 and 1955, though its existence wasn't formally acknowledged by the US government until 2001. Headed by John V. Grombach, the Pond's unique espionage style was markedly different from the OSS and the CIA, though the quality of its intel has been brought to question. In the end, Grombach was his own worst enemy as his stark world view led to personality clashes with the CIA, ultimately playing a major role in the end of the Pond. Lees meer
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spymuseum.org
Twitter: @WWIPhD
Check some of Mark's articles on War on the Rocks, here.https://warontherocks.com/author/mark-stout/
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43. The Assassins Immortalized on Russia's Stamps with Mark Pruett
25 april 2022 · 1 uur 10 min
Today, Justin sits down with business expert, university instructor, and author Mark Pruett. Mark dives into the world of Russia's stamp men--counterintelligence heroes hailed for their victories and honored for their work by having their faces immortalized on national postage. Mark tells the true stories of the heinous acts these Cheka (secret police) committed, covers their unfortunate endings, and asks why Putin chose to reinvigorate Chekist nationalism through postal propoganda. Lees meer
Connect with Mark:
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Check out Mark's book, Putin's Boys: The Stamp Men, here.https://www.amazon.com/Putins-Boys-Stamp-Mark-Pruett/dp/1734498900/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=h0Zs2&pf_rd_p=91202c6f-1c11-4e3d-b51a-3af958cedd30&pf_rd_r=NWH18WHEMMP1B8ZD7VZP&pd_rd_r=f259ac65-4432-43c4-a46f-d95104974740&pd_rd_wg=1eVVN&ref_=aufs_ap_sc_dsk
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42. A Father Lost in the Invasion of the Bay of Pigs with Janet Ray
18 april 2022 · 1 uur 22 min
Today, Justin chats with Janet Ray. Janet lost her father, Pete Ray, when his plane was shot down by Cuban defenses in the invasion of the Bay of Pigs, an effort to retake Cuba from Castro. Met with lies and secrecy from the US government, Janet spent years finding answers on what happened to father as well as other men who didn't come home--including fighting to have their remains returned from Cuba. Justin hopes her story can shed light on how espionage and covert operations affect families around the world. Lees meer
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41. Russia's Revenge in Ukraine's Maidan Revolution with Shane Partlow (Part II)
11 april 2022 · 59 min
Tune back in for part two of Justin's interview with former diplomat and former non-commission officer in the United States Marine Corps, Shane Partlow. In this installment, Shane gets into the nitty gritty of Ukraine's 2014 Maidan Revolution, following the Euromaidan protests against former president Viktor Yanukovych. He discusses efforts to stay hidden at protests and rallies as well as what happened when the Yanukovych regime suddenly fell and Russian troops made an opportunistic play to invade Crimea. Lees meer
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Twitter: @Shane_Partlow
Check out the book Shane read from, Christopher Smith's Ukraine's Revolt, Russia's Revenge, here.https://www.amazon.com/Ukraines-Revolt-Russias-Revenge-Revolution/dp/0815739249
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40. Russia's Revenge in Ukraine's Maidan Revolution with Shane Partlow (Part I)
5 april 2022 · 59 min
This week Justin chats with former diplomat and former non-commission officer in the United States Marine Corps, Shane Partlow. Shane was an assistant defense attache in the Ukraine during their 2014 Maidan Revolution, following the Euromaidan protests against former president Viktor Yanukovych. Shane recounts the events that led to violence, corruption within the central government, and his own experiences as a Marine at the embassy. This interview is split into two parts, so be sure to tune in next week to hear more of Shane's account, including how the tables turned as revolution went on and Russia stepped into the ring. Lees meer
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Twitter: @Shane_Partlow
Check out the book Shane read from, Christopher Smith's Ukraine's Revolt, Russia's Revenge, here.https://www.amazon.com/Ukraines-Revolt-Russias-Revenge-Revolution/dp/0815739249
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39. Intelligence Agencies of the Soviet Bloc: The Czechoslovakian Secret Police
28 maart 2022 · 41 min
Today, Justin describes research on an intelligence agency unique to one of the countries that makes up the former Soviet Bloc: Czechoslovakia's Státní Bezpečnost, also know as the StB. Hear stories of StB success from the 1940s to the 1980s, including suppression of rebellion and scuffles with MI6 and the CIA. Brutal and shockingly effective, the StB was one of Western intelligence's most formidable but little-known adversaries of the Cold War. Lees meer
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38. An 11-Year-Old Convicted and Executed as a Spy with Ian Townsend
21 maart 2022 · 1 uur 8 min
Today, author Ian Townsend shares the harrowing story of young Dickie Manson. Along with his mother, stepfather, uncle, and a family friend, Dickie was convicted as a spy and executed in during World War II. When the Australian government could not reinforce its troops in Rabaul, New Guinea, it left over a thousand Australian citizens behind, many of whom were tried for espionage by the Japanese. Though Americans and Australians alike forget the importance of the battle for Rabaul in the Pacific, it serves as a startling reminder that there are few real winners in war--and many more emotional casualties than we dare to think. Lees meer
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iantownsend.com.au
By his book, Line of Fire, here.https://www.booktopia.com.au/line-of-fire-ian-townsend/book/9781460750926.html?SUBID1=&SUBID2=&clickid=yCCXWJWu5xyIUmYwXw0GD0odUkGTaqzXPz4HTs0&bk_source_id=345721&utm_campaign=Ian%20Townsend&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=APD&bk_source=APD
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37. A Hollywood Spy: The Story of Boris Morros with Jonathan Gill
14 maart 2022 · 1 uur 13 min
Today, Justin interviews educator and author Jonathan Gill on the riveting tale of Boris Morros. A refugee of the Bolshevik Revolution turned film producer in the Golden Age of Hollywood, Boris was a mysterious and remarkable man. While many details of his life are thought to be exaggerated and the absolute truth remains unclear, Boris led a unique and eventful life. He became a Soviet spy during the Cold War only to turn on the USSR and act as a double agent for the United States. Tune in for an episode full of twists and turns. Lees meer
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Get the book, Hollywood Double Agent, here.https://www.amazon.com/Hollywood-Double-Agent-Morros-Producer/dp/1419747916#:~:text=OK-,Hollywood%20Double%20Agent%3A%20The%20True%20Tale%20of%20Boris%20Morros%2C%20Film,Spy%20Paperback%20%E2%80%93%20April%2013%2C%202021&text=Find%20all%20the%20books%2C%20read%20about%20the%20author%2C%20and%20more.
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36. Assassination by Poisoning: Russia & The Soviet Union
7 maart 2022 · 48 min
Today, Justin shares riveting stories about the poisons and people that enabled several Soviet and Russian assassinations. From chemistry to radioactivity, learn about the way poison has captivated Russian power players since 1918. Hear of poison-coated bullets, the dangers of cyanide, and why we don't really know how many died at the hands of these methods. Lees meer
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35. The Story of a Soviet Defector with Alexandra Costa
14 februari 2022 · 1 uur 8 min
Today, Alexandra Costa shares the story of her defection from the Soviet Union. Also known as Yelena Mitrokhina, Alexandra was wife to the first secretary of the Russian Embassy in the US. She discusses growing up in the USSR, the real dangers of defecting, and her treatment by both the FBI and the CIA. Ultimately, Alexandra chose a better future for herself and her children despite immense risk. From teaching Marxism to young communists to peacefully renouncing the Soviet Union and becoming and entrepreneur, her life story is full of twists and turns. Lees meer
Check out Alexandra's book, Stepping Down from the Star, here.
https://www.amazon.com/Stepping-Down-Stars-Soviet-Defectors/dp/0399131957
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34. Life as a Nicaraguan Contra with Luis Moreno
7 februari 2022 · 1 uur 11 min
Today, Luis Moreno gives a firsthand account of his experiences in Nicaragua. A prominent figure among The Contras, Luis survived unbearable violence and horrible tragedy. He gives insight on the practice of guerilla warfare, the reality of resistance, and the atrocities of war.
Beginning his career in Nicaragua's Guardia Nacional as an officer, Luis describes the events that led him to escape at the end of the 1979 revolution and provides personal details on darker aspects of the counter-revolution. Lees meerThanks to the Spycraft 101 podcast, Luis was able to reconnect with a friend from his Contras days who was with him when he was gravely injured, losing his arm.
See photos of Nicaraguan military history, including the counterrevolution: Alberto D Garcia (Nicaragua Historia En Fotos) on Facebook
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33. The True Story of the Portland Spy Ring with Trevor Barnes
24 januari 2022 · 1 uur 42 min
Today, Justin chats with former BBC senior reporter and producer, and now author, Trevor Barnes on the details of the Portland Spy Ring. This rare case involves stolen identities, money-hungry traitors, and more. When MI5 first discovered evidence and documents linking a Canadian man to espionage activities, they couldn't have expected what was to come. A combination of legal agents working via the embassy and illegal dead doubles, this complex KGB tale is more twisted than fiction. Lees meer
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Twitter: @trevorwbarnes
Check out Trevor's book, Dead Doubles, here.https://www.amazon.com/Dead-Doubles-Extraordinary-Worldwide-Notorious/dp/0062856995
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32. Espionage in Academia and Higher Education with Daniel Golden
11 januari 2022 · 1 uur 1 min
Today, prolific journalist Daniel Golden dives into espionage recruitment at universities around the world. Faculty, staff, and students alike are often approached by covert operators from both sides of a conflict or interest, particularly international students. Another key group includes professors and adjuncts who, while American citizens, may be immigrants or otherwise have ties to countries of interest. Dan relates a specific story regarding a Chinese-American professor in Florida who was approached the FBI and told he could be fired for some previous transgressions, or retain his position and his tenure if he chose to be an FBI informant. Lees meer
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Check out his book, Spy Schools, here.https://www.amazon.com/Spy-Schools-Intelligence-Secretly-Universities/dp/1627796355
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31. The CIA Men Tortured in Fidel Castro's Cuba
3 januari 2022 · 40 min
In this solo episode, Justin dives into the story of three CIA men who survived against the odds in Havana, Cuba. As service technicians, their role was to set up surveillance equipment to monitor Castro's Cuba. The situation quickly turned sour, but all three agents stood their ground for almost three years before returning home without compromising their identities or the agency. Lees meer
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30. A Counterintelligence Agent Turned Romanov Heir with Tim Tate
27 december 2021 · 1 uur 46 min
Today, prolific author and journalist Tim Tate shares the story of Polish Intelligence Officer Michael Goleniewski. A figure in James Angleton's complicated time with the CIA, Goleniewski was an expert counterintelligence agent who identified over a thousand Soviet Bloc spies across Europe and provided their details to the CIA and MI5. His complex story takes a rather interesting turn towards the end of his career when he claims to be the long-lost heir to Russia's final Czars, Alexei Romanov. What began as a play to claim the mythical Romanov fortune ends in true madness as Goleniewski becomes convinced that he really IS Alexei. Lees meer
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timtate.co.uk
Twitter: @TimTateBooks
Check out Tim's book, Agent Sniper, here.https://www.amazon.com/Agent-Sniper-Super-Ruthless-Despised/dp/1250274664
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29. Communist Indoctrination of American POWs with Brian D. McKnight
20 december 2021 · 1 uur 13 min
Today, author and scholar Brian McKnight delves into Chinese treatment of American prisoners of war during in Korea. Following the armistice that ended the Korean War in 1954, 23 American POWs refused repatriation to the United States. McKnight delves into what made them want to live in China--namely mandatory communist indoctrination while they were kept prisoner. By playing upon the reality of inequities these men faced while living in poverty under capitalism, Chinese soldiers were able to convince many the alleged upward mobility afforded by communism was reason enough not to return home. Lees meer
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https://www.amazon.com/Fight-Peace-Twenty-Three-Prisoners-Turncoats/dp/B06XFY3TQL/ref=sr_1_1?qid=1639608099&refinements=p_27%3ABrian+McKnight&s=books&sr=1-1
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28. The Complicated Case of James Angleton with Jefferson Morley
13 december 2021 · 1 uur 10 min
Today, journalist, author, and expert Jefferson Morley shares unique details on the life and career of one of of the most controversial CIA figures: James Angleton. Angleton was the CIA'S chief of counterintelligence for two decades, from 1954 to 1974. He's known for his unique connections to the Italian elite post World War II, his close relationship with Israel, and his obsession over a potential mole within the CIA. Angleton was a brilliant and complicated man, but at times his paranoia seemed to get the best of him. Lees meer
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27. The Unlikely Alliance between the CIA and Ex-Communist Polish Intelligence with John Pomfret
29 november 2021 · 53 min
Today, author and journalist John Pomfret shares details about the true story of an interesting alliance involving Polish spies aiding the United States. After years of working against each other, ex-communist spies in Poland following a democratic election ended up working hand in hand with the country they'd been pinned against for most of the Cold War. Lees meer
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Twitter: @JEPomfret
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26. The Green Beret Defector with Greg Walker
22 november 2021 · 1 uur 28 min
Today, author and former special forces officer Greg Walker shares the little-known story of a David Baez, a green beret defector. Baez was a Nicaraguan national whose father was killed by U.S.-backed President Samosa after voicing his displeasure with inequalities that had risen under Samosa's rule. After immigrating the U.S. and joining the Army (and then Special Forces), Baez found himself in El Salvador watching the country he served try to re-institute the rule of a dynasty that had done personal harm to his own family. Baez defected to Nicaragua in support of Sandinista revolutionary forces--despite the danger it posed to his American brothers in arms. Lees meer
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Check out Part 1 of Greg's series on Baez, A defector in place: The strange and terrible saga of a Green Beret Sandinista, here.https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/defector-place-strange-terrible-saga-green-beret-part-greg-walker/
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