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He Stole the KGB’s Secrets For Years! With Gordon Corera

makes his Spybrary debut in this riveting episode of the Spybrary podcast. Host Shane Whaley welcomes the former BBC security correspondent, espionage historian and host of podcast, Gordon Corera to discuss his latest book, . The Cold War might b…

Inside the Int. Spy Museum: Shane & Joe’s Espionage Adventure

In this special episode of Spybrary, Shane is joined by fellow spy fan Joe Modzelewski for an in-depth International Spy Museum review. Recorded after their recent visit to the museum in Washington D.C., this episode is packed with honest reflections…

The Poet's Game - A Spy in Moscow with Author Paul Vidich

On this episode of Spybrary, I welcome back one of today's finest spy fiction authors, . We're diving into his gripping new novel, , a contemporary espionage thriller rooted in the tense geopolitics of modern-day Russia and the United States. Paul...

Breaking John le Carré news: George Smiley Returns: New Novel Announced, Plus The Spy Who Came in From the Cold Heads to West End

Fans of George Smiley, John le Carré’s legendary spymaster, have reason to celebrate. In a rare double coup for the espionage world, Nick Harkaway—le Carré’s son—has announced The Taper Man, a new Smiley novel arriving in 2026, while The Spy...

Secrets, Spies, and Espionage with The London Spy

In this fascinating episode of Spybrary, host Shane Whaley takes us to the espionage heart of London with expert London Spy Tours guide David Harry, also known as From real-life Cold War betrayals to Bond-worthy locations and hidden relics, David...

Michael Idov on Spy Fiction, OSINT, and Writing The Collaborators

Michael Idov, author of The Collaborators, joins Spybrary to discuss the spy novel everyone in our community is raving about. In this in-depth conversation, Michael shares how his Soviet upbringing, real-world intelligence events like the Ryanair...

What Does a Real Spy Read? Valerie Plame’s Favorite Spy Books

Ever wonder what spy books former CIA spy Valerie Plame can't put down? Today on Spybrary, host Shane Whaley is joined by none other than —former CIA covert operative, bestselling author, and an iconic voice in the world of intelligence and...

A Spy at War: Charles Beaumont Reveals More About His New Spy Thriller

🔥 In This Episode: He's back. Former MI6 officer turned critically acclaimed novelist, Charles Beaumont returns to the Spybrary podcast on the launch day of his second novel, , the highly anticipated sequel to his bestselling debut, . ...

Spies on Stage - Operation Mincemeat and Dakar 2000 Reviewed

In this Brush Pass episode of Brush Pass, and podcast host Jeff Quest, gives us the lowdown on two spy-related theatrical productions: '' and ''. Operation Mincemeat on Broadway   The stunning true story of a scheme every bit...

Is From Russia With Love the Greatest Spy Movie Ever Made?

Welcome to the third episode of Section F - our Spy Movie Podcast track on Spybrary. Our Section F handpicked hosts and guests discuss their favourite spy movies both the classics and the hidden gems of spy films. Today Spybrary's Section F delve...