Podcast Episodes
Back to Search26. The Green Beret Defector with Greg Walker
Episode 26
Today, author and former special forces officer Greg Walker shares the little-known story of a David Baez, a green beret defector. Baez was a Nicarag…
4 years, 6 months ago
25. An Amoral Intelligence Superstar in Korea with Blaine Harden
Episode 25
Today, author and renowned journalist Blaine Harden tells the unique story of Donald Nichols, a young intelligence officer operating in Korea. Nichol…
4 years, 6 months ago
24. The Incredible Military Feat of Operation Jaque
Episode 24
Today, Justin sits down solo to discuss Operation Jaque. This noteworthy mission took place in Colombia, where the local military managed to rescue 1…
4 years, 7 months ago
23. Secrets of the Cold War from 1947 to 1990 with Aden Magee
Episode 23
Today, hear from author and counterintelligence professional Aden Magee. Aden discusses how Cold War espionage began in a relatively friendly manner …
4 years, 7 months ago
22. Aerial Experiences in Cold War Reconnaissance with Robert Hopkins III
Episode 22
Today, hear about the real experiences of Cold War pilots from expert Robert Hopkins III. Through a combination of personal experience as an overflig…
4 years, 7 months ago
21. Highly Unusual Friendship: The Bond between a CIA Case Officer and a KGB Agent with Eric Dezenhall
Episode 21
Today, hear from author, crisis manager, and public relations expert Eric Dezenhall about one of the strangest friendships in Cold War history. Jack …
4 years, 7 months ago
20. The True Story of the Poison Gun and the KGB Defector with Dr. Serhii Plokhy
Episode 20
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…
4 years, 8 months ago
19. Licensed to Kill: The Couple that Inspired James Bond with Dr. Richard Wooldridge
Episode 19
It's Mason, Peter Mason. Today, guest Dr. Richard Wooldridge dives into the interesting lives of talented MI6 agents Prudence and Peter Mason. Part o…
4 years, 8 months ago
18. KGB Agent to US Informant: Nikolai Khokhlov
Episode 18
Today, Justin tells the story of former KGB officer Nikolai Evgenievich Khokhlov. Starting his career as a vaudeville performer before being recruite…
4 years, 8 months ago
17. 9/11 and Beyond with Toby Harnden
Episode 17
Today, author and journalist Toby Harnden provides timely reflection on the events leading up to and following the September 11th attack on the World…
4 years, 8 months ago