Spybrary Spy Podcast

Apr 15 2025 262 ep. 47 mins

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Spybrary is a podcast for fans of spy books, spy tv and spy movies since 2017. We bring you author interviews and reader discussions on our favorite spy books and novels.

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

Apr 15 2025 62 mins

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 Belarus 'hijacking' incident and Moscow taxi hacker chaos, and his love for British espionage fiction shaped his gripping debut spy nove

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

Apr 03 2025 40 mins

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 Valerie Plame—former CIA covert operative, bestselling author, and an iconic voice in the world of intelligence and espionage. For over a decade, Valerie Plame served on the front lines of national security, operating undercover in some of t

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

Mar 28 2025 58 mins

🔥 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, A Spy at War, the highly anticipated sequel to his bestselling debut, A Spy Alone. Recorded on publication day, this conversation delves deep—not only into the plot and characters of the new book,

Spies on Stage - Operation Mincemeat and Dakar 2000 Reviewed

Mar 26 2025 9 mins

In this Brush Pass episode of Brush Pass, Le Carre Cast and Barbican Station podcast host Jeff Quest, gives us the lowdown on two spy-related theatrical productions: 'Operation Mincemeat' and 'Dakar 2000'. Operation Mincemeat on Broadway John Golden Theatre 252 W. 45th St., New York, NY The stunning true story of a scheme every bit as dicey, daring, and ridiculous as

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

Mar 20 2025 62 mins

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 into the 1963 movie adaptation of Ian Fleming's From Russia With Love starring Sean Connery and directed by Terence Young. Host Shane W

German Spy Museum Berlin Review – Spy Fans Share Their Verdict

Mar 06 2025 17 mins

Is the German Spy Museum in Berlin worth your time? In this episode of Brush Pass on Spybrary, we take you inside this fascinating espionage attraction to uncover its best exhibits, hidden gems, and whether it’s a must-visit for spy fans. Spybrary’s on-the-ground team in Berlin – Station C's Matt Batten, David Morgan, and Father Richard Green – share their German Spy Mus

Ex-CIA Operative Reveals His 5 Must-Read Spy Thrillers!

Feb 12 2025 49 mins

Ever wonder what spy novels a real-life Special Forces and CIA operative can't put down? Former Special Forces & CIA Officer James Stejskal reveals his top five spy thrillers on Spybrary's Dead Drop 5. The Dead Drop 5 is back! In this much-requested Spybrary feature, our guest is embedded behind the Iron Curtain and can request five spy books, a gadget, luxury items and more from

The Rest is Classified's David McCloskey on The Seventh Floor with Tim Shipman

Jan 29 2025 55 mins

🔎 "Most mole hunts end in an unsatisfying fashion…" – David McCloskey Former CIA analyst-turned-bestselling spy novelist and The Rest is Classified Podcast Host David McCloskey returns to Spybrary for an illuminating conversation with journalist and espionage fan The Sunday Times' Chief Political Commentator Tim Shipman. From Langley’s shadowy corridors to the gator-inf

Is On Her Majesty's Secret Service Fleming's Best James Bond Novel Yet?

Dec 12 2024 73 mins

Welcome to our book club episode on On Her Majesty’s Secret Service, Ian Fleming's eleventh James Bond novel and one of the most pivotal in the series. Spybrary host Shane Whaley introduces this James Bond Book club episode from the steps of the College of Arms in London, a location that plays a significant role in the story as Bond takes on a unique undercover mission. On Her M

Her Secret Service and The Forgotten Women of British Intelligence

Nov 23 2024 42 mins

Shane Whaley engages in a riveting discussion with historian and author Dr. Claire Hubbard-Hall. Known for her expertise in the history of women in intelligence, Claire brings to light the overlooked yet monumental roles women have played in British Intelligence. Her book titled Her Secret Service - The Forgotten Women of British Intelligence aims to challenge the male-dominated na