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SpyCast

300 episodes

SpyCast, the official podcast of the International Spy Museum, is a journey into the shadows of international espionage. Each week, host Sasha Ingber brings you the latest insights and intriguing tales from spies, secret agents, and covert communicators, with a focus on how this secret world reaches us all in our everyday lives. Tune in to discover the critical role intelligence has played throughout history and today. Brought to you by N2K Networks, Podville Media, and the International Spy Museum.

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  1. Bellingcat: An Intelligence Agency for the People with Eliot Higgins

    · 58 min · Episode 657

    Summary Eliot Higgins (X; Wikipedia) joins Andrew (X; LinkedIn) to discuss the work of Bellingcat. Eliot founded the open-source investigative website in 2014. What You’ll Learn Intelligence • Bellingcat’s approach…

  2. The Cyber Behavioral Profiler with Cameron Malin

    · 1 h 00 min · Episode 656

    Summary Cameron Malin (LinkedIn) joins Andrew (X; LinkedIn) to discuss cyber and behavioral profiling. Cameron was the creator and founder of the FBI’s Cyber Behavioral Analysis Center. What You’ll Learn Intelligence…

  3. The FBI Hostage Negotiator - with Chris Voss

    · 1 h 03 min · Episode 655

    Summary Chris Voss (X; LinkedIn) joins Andrew (X; LinkedIn) to discuss the art of negotiation. Chris formerly served as the FBI lead international hostage negotiator. What You’ll Learn Intelligence • The very basics…

  4. The U.S. House Intelligence Committee - with Ranking Member Congressman Jim Himes

    · 49 min · Episode 654

    Summary Jim Himes (Website; X) joins Andrew (X; LinkedIn) to discuss the U.S. House Intelligence Committee. Jim has served as the U.S. representative for Connecticut’s 4th congressional district since 2009. What…

  5. Digital Innovation and the Next Frontier of Intelligence - with Jennifer Ewbank

    · 1 h 06 min · Episode 653

    Summary Jennifer Ewbank (LinkedIn) joins Andrew (X; LinkedIn) to discuss the integration of technology within intelligence. Jennifer recently retired from her role as Deputy Director of CIA for Digital Innovation.…

  6. Ciphers, Disguise, and Invisible Ink: Tools of the Trade with Pete Langman & Nadine Akkerman

    · 59 min · Episode 652

    Summary Pete Langman and Nadine Akkerman join Andrew to discuss espionage in Elizabethan England. Pete and Nadine are authors of the new book Spycraft: Tricks and Tools of the Dangerous Trade from Elizabeth I to the…

  7. The Future of OSINT and the Intelligence Community with Jason Barrett

    · 1 h 03 min · Episode 651

    Summary Jason Barrett (LinkedIn) joins Andrew (X; LinkedIn) to discuss the integration of open-source intelligence into the American Intelligence Community. Jason is the first-ever OSINT Executive. What You’ll Learn…

  8. The Spycatcher Affair & MI5: The Scandal that Shook Britain with Tim Tate

    · 1 h 07 min · Episode 650

    Summary Tim Tate (Website) joins Andrew (X; LinkedIn) to discuss the Spycatcher Affair. Tim is a best-selling author and award-winning filmmaker. What You’ll Learn Intelligence • Peter Wright: His background and…

  9. The Director-General of the Australian Signals Directorate with Rachel Noble

    · 1 h 02 min · Episode 649

    Summary Rachel Noble joins Andrew to discuss her role as Director-General of the Australian Signals Directorate. Rachel is the first woman to hold this position. What You’ll Learn Intelligence • The Australian…

  10. Lethal Action - Understanding Poison with Neil Bradbury

    · 1 h 03 min · Episode 648

    Summary Neil Bradbury (Website, LinkedIn) joins Andrew (X; LinkedIn) to discuss the deadly history of poison and espionage. Neil is an author and biochemist. What You’ll Learn Intelligence • How different poisons…

  11. The JFK Assassination – a Debate with Jefferson Morley and Mark Zaid (Part 2)

    · 53 min · Episode 647

    Summary Jefferson Morley and Mark Zaid join Andrew in a debate over the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Mark and Jeff are longtime friends and colleagues with very different viewpoints of what truly…

  12. The JFK Assassination – a Debate with Jefferson Morley and Mark Zaid (Part 1)

    · 1 h 06 min · Episode 646

    Summary Jefferson Morley and Mark Zaid join Andrew in a debate over the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Mark and Jeff are longtime friends and colleagues with very different viewpoints of what truly…

  13. The Murder of an IRA Spy with Henry Hemming

    · 59 min · Episode 645

    Summary Henry Hemming (X, Website) joins Andrew (X; LinkedIn) to discuss the case of Frank Hegarty, a British spy operating within the IRA. Henry is a bestselling espionage author. What You’ll Learn Intelligence •…

  14. Reporting Intelligence - with Warren Strobel and Brett Forrest of the Wall Street Journal

    · 1 h 09 min · Episode 644

    Summary Brett Forrest and Warren Strobel join Andrew to discuss reporting intelligence. Brett and Warren are national security reporters for The Wall Street Journal. What You’ll Learn Intelligence • The intelligence…

  15. Leading United States Central Command - with General Frank McKenzie

    · 1 h 04 min · Episode 643

    Summary General Frank McKenzie (Biography, LinkedIn) joins Andrew (X; LinkedIn) to discuss his new book, The Melting Point. General McKenzie was the 14th commander of the United States Central Command. What You’ll…

  16. The Future of NATO with Leon Panetta and Expert Panel

    · 1 h 21 min · Episode 642

    Summary An expert panel of world leaders gathered at the International Spy Museum to discuss the importance of NATO today and in the future. Panelists included former Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta, Latvian…

  17. Cybersecurity in The White House – with Camille Stewart Gloster

    · 1 h 01 min · Episode 641

    Summary Camille Stewart Gloster (X, LinkedIn) joins Andrew (X; LinkedIn) to discuss her career in cyber. Camille was the first Deputy National Cyber Director for Technology & Ecosystem for the White House. What…

  18. The National Intelligence Council – with Michael Collins

    · 1 h 01 min · Episode 640

    Summary Michael Collins joins Andrew to discuss the National Intelligence Council. Michael is the NIC’s current acting chair. What You’ll Learn Intelligence • The role of the National Intelligence Council • National…

  19. "The Real James Bond Cars" – with Top Gear's Jason Barlow

    · 1 h 02 min · Episode 639

    Summary Jason Barlow (X; Biography) joins Andrew (X; LinkedIn) to discuss the iconic James Bond vehicles. Jason is the longstanding editor-at-large at Top Gear. What You’ll Learn Intelligence • How the “Bond car”…

  20. “The World’s Preeminent Collection of SPY Artifacts” – with Laura Hicken and Lauren VonBechmann

    · 1 h 02 min

    Summary Laura Hicken (LinkedIn) and Lauren vonBechmann (LinkedIn) join Andrew (X; LinkedIn) to discuss the collection of the International Spy Museum. SPY’s collection consists of 10,000 espionage-related artifacts.…

  21. SpyCast Trailer

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  22. “U.S. Army Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT)” – with Dennis Eger & Shawn Nilius

    · 1 h 04 min · Episode 637

    Summary Dennis Eger (LinkedIn) and Shawn Nilius (LinkedIn) join Andrew (X; LinkedIn) to discuss open-source intelligence. Combined, the two have over six decades of service to the U.S. Army. What You’ll Learn…

  23. “Alan Turing: Codebreaker, Visionary, Enigma” – with Andrew Hodges

    · 1 h 02 min · Episode 636

    Summary Andrew Hodges (Website, Wikipedia) joins Andrew (X; LinkedIn) to discuss the life and work of Alan Turing. Andrew is an emeritus senior research fellow of mathematics at the University of Oxford. What You’ll…

  24. “Zelensky, Ukraine & Intelligence” – with Simon Shuster

    · 1 h 01 min · Episode 635

    Summary Simon Shuster (X, Website) joins Andrew (X; LinkedIn) to discuss President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Ukraine. Simon is a senior correspondent at TIME. What You’ll Learn Intelligence • Zelenskyy’s career…

  25. “The Real Ian Fleming” with Nicholas Shakespeare

    · 1 h 17 min · Episode 634

    Summary Nicholas Shakespeare (X; Website) joins Andrew (X; LinkedIn) to discuss the life and legacy of Ian Fleming. Nicholas is an award-winning novelist and biographer. What You’ll Learn Intelligence • Fleming’s…

  26. “Codebreaking and Codemaking Down Under” – with John Blaxland and Clare Birgin

    · 1 h 14 min · Episode 633

    Summary John Blaxland (X, LinkedIn) and Clare Birgin (Wikipedia, LinkedIn) join Andrew (X; LinkedIn) to discuss Australian codebreaking. John and Clare are coauthors of the new book Revealing Secrets. What You’ll…

  27. “James Foley: Journalist, ISIS Hostage, Son” – with His Mother Diane Foley

    · 1 h 09 min

    Summary Diane Foley (Website, LinkedIn) joins Andrew (X; LinkedIn) to discuss the legacy of her son, James Foley. James was held hostage and murdered by ISIS in 2014. What You’ll Learn Intelligence • The enduring…

  28. “Interstellar Intelligence” – with Harvard Astrophysicist Avi Loeb

    · 58 min · Episode 631

    Summary Avi Loeb (Harvard Biography, Wikipedia) joins Andrew (X; LinkedIn) to discuss intelligence in outer space. He is a Professor in the Department of Astronomy at Harvard University. What You’ll Learn…

  29. “Navigating a Career in Counterterrorism as a Muslim – with Angie Gad”

    · 58 min · Episode 630

    Summary Angie Gad (LinkedIn, Website) joined Andrew (X; LinkedIn) to discuss her career in intelligence analysis. Angie is a first-generation Egyptian-American. What You’ll Learn Intelligence • The role of state…

  30. “The Foundations of American Intelligence in WWI” – with Mark Stout

    · 1 h 09 min · Episode 629

    Summary Mark Stout (X; LinkedIn) joins Andrew (X; LinkedIn) to discuss his new book, World War I and the Foundations of American Intelligence. Mark Stout is a former intelligence analyst and former SPY Historian.…

  31. “The Director-General of NZ Security Intelligence Service” – with Andrew Hampton

    · 1 h 07 min · Episode 628

    Summary Andrew Hampton joins Andrew (X; LinkedIn) to discuss intelligence in New Zealand. Andrew is the Director General of the New Zealand Security Intelligence Service. What You’ll Learn Intelligence • The New…

  32. “I Helped Solve the Final Zodiac Killer Cipher” – with David Oranchak

    · 1 h 10 min

    Summary David Oranchak (X, LinkedIn) joins Andrew (X; LinkedIn) to discuss his work helping to solve the 340 Zodiac cipher. Dave is a software developer and avid puzzle solver. What You’ll Learn Intelligence • The…

  33. “Bond After Fleming, the Continuation of an Icon” – with Mark Edlitz

    · 1 h 03 min · Episode 626

    Summary Mark Edlitz (X, LinkedIn) joins Andrew (X; LinkedIn) to discuss how James Bond lived on in literature after the death of Ian Fleming. Mark is an author and pop culture expert. What You’ll Learn Intelligence…

  34. “The Skinny on American Intelligence & the Law” – with D.C. “Super Lawyer” Mark Zaid

    · 1 h 05 min · Episode 625

    Summary Mark Zaid (X, LinkedIn) joins Andrew (X; LinkedIn) to discuss American intelligence and the law. You’ve heard of a “lawyer to the stars,” Mark is the “lawyer to the spies” What You’ll Learn Intelligence •…

  35. Telling Americans About China (and Intelligence) – with Sara Castro

    · 1 h 05 min · Episode 624

    Summary Dr. Sara Castro (LinkedIn, Bio) joins Andrew (X; LinkedIn) to discuss the history of US-China diplomacy. Sara is an Associate Professor of History at the United States Air Force Academy. What You’ll Learn…

  36. The James Bond Collector - with Mike VanBlaricum

    · 1 h 05 min · Episode 623

    Summary Mike VanBlaricum (X; LinkedIn) joins Andrew (X; LinkedIn) to discuss his journey as a James Bond fanatic and collector. Mike is the President of the Ian Fleming Foundation. What You’ll Learn Intelligence •…

  37. A CIA Psychologist on the Minds of World Leaders, Pt. 2 with Dr. Ursula Wilder

    · 1 h 01 min · Episode 622

    Summary Dr. Ursula Wilder (LinkedIn) joins Andrew (X; LinkedIn) to discuss the intersections between psychology and intelligence. Ursula is a clinical psychologist with over two decades of experience working at the…

  38. A CIA Psychologist on the Minds of World Leaders, Pt. 1 with Dr. Ursula Wilder

    · 1 h 05 min · Episode 621

    Summary Dr. Ursula Wilder (LinkedIn) joins Andrew (X; LinkedIn) to discuss the intersections between psychology and intelligence. Ursula is a clinical psychologist with over two decades of experience working at the…

  39. CIA Director, Defense Secretary, Gentleman with Leon Panetta

    · 1 h 11 min · Episode 620

    Summary Leon Panetta (Panetta Institute) joins Andrew (X; LinkedIn) to discuss his lifetime of American public service. Secretary Panetta was the 2023 recipient of SPY’s William H. Webster Award. What You’ll Learn…

  40. “The British Monarchy and Secret Intelligence” with Rory Cormac and Richard Aldrich

    · 1 h 03 min · Episode 619

    Summary Rory Cormac (X) and Richard Aldrich join Andrew (X; LinkedIn) to discuss intelligence and the British Monarchy. The links between the royals and espionage prove the Crown to be far more than just a figurehead.…

  41. From the Vault: 70th Anniversary of James Bond - with Alexis Albion

    · 54 min · Episode 587

    Summary Curators Alexis (LinkedIn) and Andrew (Twitter; LinkedIn) use James Bond artifacts in SPY’s collection to discuss all things 007. This year marks the 70th anniversary of the first Ian Fleming novel, Casino…

  42. Australian National Day Special: “Intelligence Down Under with John Blaxland”

    · 1 h 00 min · Episode 618

    Summary John Blaxland (Twitter, LinkedIn) joins Andrew (Twitter; LinkedIn) to discuss intelligence in Australia and Oceania. John is a widely recognized as a leading expert in this area. What You’ll Learn…

  43. Rise of Devils: The Origins of Modern Terrorism with James Crossland

    · 1 h 08 min · Episode 617

    Summary James Crossland (Twitter) joins Andrew (Twitter; LinkedIn) to discuss the origins of modern terrorism. James is an expert on terrorism, intelligence, and propaganda. What You’ll Learn Intelligence -The…

  44. From the Vault: The Professional Hacker with Eric Escobar (Pt 1.)

    · 58 min · Episode 559

    Summary Eric Escobar (Twitter; LinkedIn) joins Andrew (Twitter; LinkedIn) to discuss compromising networks and information security. He has a coveted DEFCON Black Badge. What You’ll Learn Intelligence -What keeps…

  45. From the Vault: “The Counterintelligence Chief” – with FBI Assistant Director Alan Kohler

    · 1 h 11 min · Episode 574

    Summary Alan Kohler joins Andrew to discuss the FBI’s counterintelligence division. He is a recipient of the FBI Director’s Award for Outstanding Counterintelligence Investigation. ***FULL SHOWNOTES AVAILABLE HERE***…

  46. From the Vault: Ukraine & Intelligence: One Year on – with Shane Harris

    · 1 h 06 min · Episode 576

    Summary Shane Harris (Twitter, LinkedIn) joins Andrew (Twitter; LinkedIn) to discuss the role of intelligence in the Ukraine conflict one year after it began. Shane reports on intelligence for the Washington Post and…

  47. “Making Sense of China, Taiwan, & America” – Pacific Intelligence with Bonny Lin

    · 58 min · Episode 616

    Summary Bonny Lin (Biography) joins Andrew (Twitter; LinkedIn) to discuss the current state of China and intelligence. Bonny is the Director of the ChinaPower Project at the Center for Strategic and International…

  48. “My Life in American Intelligence” – with Barry Zulauf

    · 1 h 00 min · Episode 615

    Summary Barry Zulauf (Twitter; LinkedIn) joins Andrew (Twitter; LinkedIn) to discuss his extensive experience working across the American intelligence community. Barry is the President of the International Association…

  49. “The Most Famous Art Detective in the World” – with ex-FBI Legend Robert Wittman

    · 1 h 12 min · Episode 614

    Summary Robert Wittman (Website; Twitter) joins Andrew (Twitter; LinkedIn) to discuss his career and the FBI’s Art Crime Team. Bob recovered over $300 million worth of stolen art and cultural property over the course…

  50. “The Eye of Horus: Egyptian Intelligence” – with Dina Rezk

    · 1 h 03 min · Episode 613

    Summary Dina Rezk (LinkedIn) joins Andrew (Twitter; LinkedIn) to discuss Egyptian intelligence. Dina is an Associate Professor of Modern Middle Eastern History at the University of Reading. What You’ll Learn…

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