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True Spies: Espionage | Investigation | Crime | Murder | Detective | Politics

True Spies: Espionage | Investigation | Crime | Murder | Detective | Politics

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 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.com A Cup & Nuzzle production. Series producers: Gemma Newby, Joe Foley. Music: Nick Ryan.2023 SPYSCAPE all rights reserved Social Sciences True Crime World
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  • True Spies Debriefs: Jane Bradley and Michael Schwirtz on Russia's Brazilian Illegals

    True Spies Debriefs: Jane Bradley and Michael Schwirtz on Russia's Brazilian Illegals
    Jun 24 2025
    Investigative New York Times journalists Jane Bradley and Michael Schwirtz speak to True Spies producer Frank Palmer about the discovery of a Russian 'spy factory' in Brazil. This is a free taster of the exclusive content you'll uncover with a Spyscape+ subscription. Sign up at plus.spyscape.com. From SPYSCAPE, the home of secrets. A Cup And Nuzzle production. Series producer: Joe Foley. Produced by Frank Palmer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    33 mins
  • True Spies Debriefs: Stephen Davis on Flight 149

    True Spies Debriefs: Stephen Davis on Flight 149
    Jun 17 2025
    Journalist Stephen Davis has spent 30 years working to uncover the truth behind one of the most secretive chapters of the Gulf War. When British Airways Flight 149 landed in Kuwait on the 2nd of August, 1990, Saddam Hussein's invading army took the passengers hostage. Today, some of those passengers allege that they were subjected to horrific treatment - and that the British government could have averted their ordeal. In this Debrief, True Spies producer Morgan Childs joins Stephen to discuss his research in to the case. From SPYSCAPE, the home of secrets. A Cup And Nuzzle production. Series producer: Joe Foley. Produced by Morgan Childs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    47 mins
  • Foxtrot in Kandahar, Part 2: Showdown in Takhteh-Pol | CIA

    Foxtrot in Kandahar, Part 2: Showdown in Takhteh-Pol | CIA
    Jun 10 2025
    In late 2001, veteran CIA Officer Duane Evans deployed to Afghanistan as part of the US response to 9/11. This is his story. In Part 2, Duane and Team Foxtrot make the perilous journey to Kandahar. But the Afghan city proves to be no safe haven. From SPYSCAPE, the home of secrets. A Cup And Nuzzle production. Series producer: Joe Foley. Produced by Frank Palmer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    54 mins
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Very interesting bits of little known history. Mostly US based. The historical stories are great, and I would love to hear more.

Fascinating

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Great performance and fascinating stories.
just wish they were longer as some of the details that would be intriguing.

Fascinating Stories

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loved every part of this! all eps are great. great listening for a history or current affairs buff. highly recommend!

completely engrossing

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Haley Atwell and Vanessa Kirby kill it as hosts for this one of a kind podcast.

awe inspiring tales from real intelligence agents

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