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25. An Amoral Intelligence Superstar in Korea with Blaine Harden
15 november 2021 · 1 uur 2 min
Today, author and renowned journalist Blaine Harden tells the unique story of Donald Nichols, a young intelligence officer operating in Korea. Nichols was known for being big, powerful, and morally ambiguous--but his accomplishments in Korea are virtually unknown. From warning General McArthur and the U.S. Army of the incoming Korean War (to no avail) to being falsely diagnosed with schizophrenia and undergoing electroshock therapy at the hands of the Air Force, Nichols lived a life full of surprises. Lees meer
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24. The Incredible Military Feat of Operation Jaque
8 november 2021 · 40 min
Today, Justin sits down solo to discuss Operation Jaque. This noteworthy mission took place in Colombia, where the local military managed to rescue 15 hostages from the extremist Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). FARC was known for its ruthlessness, and past rescue missions had resulted in death or injury for all but one hostage. In this unique situation, strategy percolated from the bottom of the ranks to the top, and the hostages (two of whom were Americans and a third a former Colombian presidential candidate) were successfully recovered thanks to unique intelligence. Lees meer
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23. Secrets of the Cold War from 1947 to 1990 with Aden Magee
1 november 2021 · 57 min
Today, hear from author and counterintelligence professional Aden Magee. Aden discusses how Cold War espionage began in a relatively friendly manner and evolved into the high stakes stories we know today. Initial "liaison tours" served as methods of intelligence collection as tensions rose between the USSR and the other Allied powers. As boundaries on restricted areas were drawn, tours became more and more dangerous with the risk of Soviet or East German detention, vehicle ramming, and shooting of MLM officers who strayed too close to restricted lines. Lees meer
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LinkedIn: Aden Magee
Check out Aden's book, The Cold War Wilderness of Mirrors, here.https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09672Q27C/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i1
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22. Aerial Experiences in Cold War Reconnaissance with Robert Hopkins III
25 oktober 2021 · 1 uur 23 min
Today, hear about the real experiences of Cold War pilots from expert Robert Hopkins III. Through a combination of personal experience as an overflight pilot, intense research, and varying interviews he shares the reality of aerial Cold War reconnaissance. From the infamous U2 incident of 1960 to stories the public has hardly heard, Robert provides an inside look into the lives and missions of pilots and aerial teams during one of the tensest eras of US history. Lees meer
Connect with Robert:
Twitter: @CobraBall3
Check out Robert's book, Spy Flights and Overflights, here.https://www.amazon.com/Spyflights-Overflights-Strategic-Reconnaissance-1945-1960/dp/1902109503
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21. Highly Unusual Friendship: The Bond between a CIA Case Officer and a KGB Agent with Eric Dezenhall
18 oktober 2021 · 50 min
Today, hear from author, crisis manager, and public relations expert Eric Dezenhall about one of the strangest friendships in Cold War history. Jack Platt and Gennady Vasilenko forged a strong brotherly connection despite their respective loyalties to the CIA and the KGB. They shared a love of shooting and a thirst for adventure, but one of their greatest feats is revealing the FBI's most notorious double agent: Robert Hanssen. Listen to hear stories of Jack and Gennady's misadventures and what it took to bring down one of the worst spies in history. Lees meer
Connect with Eric:
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Buy Eric's book, Best of Enemies, here or here on Amazon.https://www.amazon.com/Best-Enemies-Last-Great-Story/dp/1538761319
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20. The True Story of the Poison Gun and the KGB Defector with Dr. Serhii Plokhy
4 oktober 2021 · 1 uur 11 min
Today, Dr. Serhii Plokhy shares the story of KGB assassin Bogdan Stashinsky. Stashinsky is best known for assassinating a man on a bridge using a gun that contained a poison pellet as opposed to a bullet, ultimately killing his target in a way that appeared to be natural causes. Following his defection, his case involved a highly publicized assassination trial in 1962. Thanks to his honesty, Soviet leaders were finally implicated in many of the killings they had ordered and the KGB was put under pressure to reform their cruel tactics. Lees meer
Check out Dr. Plokhy's book, The Man with the Poison Gun, here.
https://www.amazon.com/Man-Poison-Gun-Cold-Story/dp/0465035906/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=
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19. Licensed to Kill: The Couple that Inspired James Bond with Dr. Richard Wooldridge
28 september 2021 · 47 min
It's Mason, Peter Mason. Today, guest Dr. Richard Wooldridge dives into the interesting lives of talented MI6 agents Prudence and Peter Mason. Part of a specialized unit called the Baker Team that sought to even the score with war criminals who had faced no repercussions following World War II, Peter Mason was literally licensed by the British government to kill. Speculation suggests that Peter--who knew Ian Fleming himself--is the chief inspiration for the most famous fictional intelligence agent in our cultural lexicon: James Bond. And what about Prudence? Despite a slim information available, we know she played a formative part in many missions abroad (in high-stakes locations like British Palestine) thanks to her impressive linguistic skills. Lees meer
Check out the Combined Military Services Museum, founded by Dr. Wooldridge, here.
https://cmsm.co.uk/
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18. KGB Agent to US Informant: Nikolai Khokhlov
20 september 2021 · 45 min
Today, Justin tells the story of former KGB officer Nikolai Evgenievich Khokhlov. Starting his career as a vaudeville performer before being recruited by pre-KGB Russian intelligence, Nikolai was highly skilled, and lived an incredible life. Hear all about his story from assassinating world leaders to testifying about the true cruelty of the KGB on national television. Lees meer
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17. 9/11 and Beyond with Toby Harnden
13 september 2021 · 58 min
Today, author and journalist Toby Harnden provides timely reflection on the events leading up to and following the September 11th attack on the World Trade Center. Hear unique details on the CIA mission launched to avenge those lost, as well as an interesting comparison between the current state of global politics and the very beginning of the war on terror. Lees meer
Connect with Toby:
www.tobyharnden.com
Twitter: @tobyharnden
Check out Toby's book, First Casualty: The Untold Story of the CIA Mission to Avenge 9/11, here.https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08RYQY1KQ/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0
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16. An NSA Agent Abroad with Dr. Eric Haseltine
6 september 2021 · 1 uur 6 min
In this episode, Dr. Eric Haseltine (self-proclaimed neuroscientist gone bad) tells the story of NSA agent Charles Gandy. Gandy was part of an uncharacteristic collaboration between the CIA and the NSA to find out what was happening in Cold War-era Moscow. Secret information was constantly ending up in Soviet hands, and assets were compromised left and right. It's a true tale of American hubris (and psychology) Haseltine believes we can learn from today. There may be people out there who are smarter than we are--and have better tech. Instead of ignoring or laughing off these threats, it's imperative to investigate and prepare. Lees meer
Connect with Dr. Haseltine:
www.drhaseltine.com
Check out Dr. Hasletine's book, The Spy in Moscow Station, here.https://www.amazon.com/Spy-Moscow-Station-Counterspys-Deadly/dp/125078137X/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=
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15. Shadows of the Cold War: A Murder Investigation with Fred Burton
30 augustus 2021 · 43 min
This week, Fred Burton shares details on the Cold War-era murder of an Israeli diplomat, Colonel Joe Alon, in the US. Fred is a former special agent and current executive director for the center for protective intelligence at ONTIC. Hear him share his personal connections to the case as well as what it took to finally solve who pulled the trigger. Lees meer
Connect with Fred:
officialfredburton.com
Twitter: @fred_burton
IG: @officialfredburton
Fred's book, Chasing Shadows here on Amazon.https://www.amazon.com/Chasing-Shadows-Special-Lifelong-Assassin/dp/0230620558
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14. The Despondent Rise and Joyful Fall of the Berlin Wall with Helena Merriman
23 augustus 2021 · 53 min
This week, Author and BBC reporter Helena Merriman shares the story of the covert construction of the Berlin Wall, and the way it tore families apart. Hear heartbreaking accounts of "orphaned" children whose parents were alive and well on the other side, lovers separated, and the desperate measures East German citizens took in attempts to escape oppression. How many were able to flee? Lees meer
Helana's book, Tunnel 29: The True Story of an Extraordinary Escape Beneath the Berlin Wall
https://www.amazon.com/Tunnel-29-Extraordinary-Escape-Beneath/dp/1541788842
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13. From Forest Fires to CIA Resuppliers with Lee Gossett
16 augustus 2021 · 47 min
Lee Gossett (friend of Spycraft 101 alumnus Neil Hansen) shares his experience from starting his flight career as a smoke jumper fighting remote forest firs to flying for Air America, the CIA's secret airline, in Laos. Lee shares stories about friends who passed and what it was like flying above Laos and Vietnam. Do you know the difference between hard rice and soft rice? (Hint: one isn't actually rice.) Lees meer
Check out Lee's book:
Smoke Jumper to Global Pilot: a True Odyssey here.
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12. Life in FBI Counterintelligence with James Gaylord
9 augustus 2021 · 1 uur 17 min
What you do if you found the man responsible for sharing classified Navy secrets with the Chinese government? Former FBI agent James Gaylord shares his story. From covert house searches to arresting Chinese spies at the airport tune in to this episode to hear what it's really like working counterterrorism for the FBI. Lees meer
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11. The Sacrifices of Adolf Tolkachev: A Soviet CIA Asset with David E. Hoffman
26 juli 2021 · 1 uur 12 min
In this episode, David E. Hoffman goes into detail on the long-running espionage of Russian radar scientist, Adolf Tolkachev. Tolkachev was so determined to bring down the USSR that he approached the CIA in Moscow himself and risked his life to bring the US hundreds of secret documents that would prove invaluable. Lees meer
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10. An Ex-KGB Spy in America with Jack Barsky and Chelsea Dittrich
19 juli 2021 · 1 uur 7 min
In this episode, Jack Barsky tells of his time working against the US as a KGB spy. From dangerous situations and being followed by the FBI to the lie he told to 'retire' from the KGB, hear about Jack's work firsthand. His daughter, Chelsea, shares a unique perspective on what it's like to be a 'spy kid' in the real world. Lees meer
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9. The Butcher of Lyon: The Crimes of Klaus Barbie
12 juli 2021 · 1 uur 9 min
In this solo episode, hear Justin tell the story of nazi hold out and eventual ally spy, Klaus Barbie. From WWII atrocities to giving up his own ex-SS colleagues and trying to take down the USSR, Barbie's life was continuously complicated thanks to his intelligence expertise and unique skills. Lees meer
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8. Counterterrorism and Special Forces with Steven Emerson
5 juli 2021 · 1 uur 21 min
In this episode, author and journalist Steven Emerson shares inside information on covert military operation abroad during the Cold War era. Hear of covert organizations and secret missions you never knew happened, with unique details on the Screaming Eagles to Green Berets to Operation Eagle Claw. Have you ever heard of the Yellow Fruit Organization? Lees meer
Find Steven's Book, Secret Warriors: Inside the Covert Military Operations of the Reagan Era, here.
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7. The CIA and the Shah with Tim Tyler
28 juni 2021 · 1 uur 7 min
In this episode of Spycraft 101, Tim Tyler shares details of the CIA's involvement in Iran following World War II. From constitutional action mistaken for coups to non-lethal missions after the Islamic fundamentalist revolution, Tim provides important background and context on events that still affect the global political climate today. Lees meer
Tim's books:
Find The Decline and Fall of the Shah here.
Find A History of Panama 1502-2002 here.Connect with Spycraft 101:
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6. The Inventions and Espionage of Leon Theremin with Dr. Albert Glinsky
21 juni 2021 · 1 uur 29 min
In this episode, Dr. Albert Glinsky covers the life of Leon Theremin. Theremin invented the odd musical instrument that bears his name, but he also engaged in espionage in the US for the Soviet Union. His brilliance allowed him to invent a seemingly innocuous device known as The Thing, the world's fist covert listening tool. Lees meer
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5. Flying for the CIA's Secret Airline with Neil Hansen
14 juni 2021 · 1 uur 4 min
In this episode, hear from Neil Hansen about what it was like flying for Air America in Southeast Asia. Neil spent his time working with and defending the Hmong people in Laos--and he disagrees with tales of POWs held there long after the end of the Vietnam War. After leaving Laos, Neil used his flight experience in unorthodox ways to raise the money to bring home 100+ refugees from Malaysia and other parts of the Pacific. Lees meer
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4. Cyanide Pills and Glowing Foxes with John Lisle
7 juni 2021 · 57 min
In this episode, hear about the birth of American international espionage: the OSS. From cyanide pills to radioactive glowing foxes, the the USA's first intelligence organization was full of unique dirty tricks thanks to its Research and Development director, Stanley Lovell. Lees meer
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3. The Man in Moscow with Michael D. Sellers
31 mei 2021 · 1 uur 12 min
In this episode of Spycraft 101, hear from retired CIA agent and movie producer Michael D. Sellers about his time as an agent in Ethiopia, Moscow, and The Philippines. What is really like to be ambushed by the KGB when you meet up with an asset? Lees meer
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2. The Reality of Life in the CIA with Doug Patteson
24 mei 2021 · 53 min
In the second episode of Spycraft 101's double feature premiere, hear what it's really like to be a CIA case manager, with former agent Doug Patteson. Who's in more danger--a US agent or a foreign asset? Lees meer
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1. The Life and Lies of Fritz Joubert Duquesne with Andrew Blasco
24 mei 2021 · 42 min
In the first episode of Spycraft 101's double feature premiere, hear about the infamous Fritz Joubert Duquesne from author Andrew Blasco. Was Duquesne really the man who killed Kitchener, or was it another intricate lie woven into his already eventful life? Lees meer
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SPYCRAFT 101 INTRO
13 mei 2021 · 1 min
Welcome to the Spycraft 101 Podcast, your clandestine clasroom. Lees meer
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