Spy Craft
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Welcome to “Spy Craft,” the podcast that delves into the gripping world of espionage. Join us as we uncover life-and-death spy stories, dissect covert operations, and explore the news and events that made them possible. Each episode offers a thrilling journey into the clandestine activities of spies, revealing the secrets, strategies, and stakes behind some of the most daring missions in history. Tune in for an exciting look at the shadowy world of espionage and the operatives who risk everything.
Episodes
- Traitor in the Vault
This episode of Spy Craft explores the story of three women in the CIA who uncovered a Cold War double agent. Their investigation revealed a "Rock Star" of the intelligence community to be a betrayer, blurring the line between a patriot an…
- The Invisible Key: Zero Days in the World of Espionage
This episode of Spy Craft discusses Zero Day vulnerabilities, the ultimate tool for intelligence officers to gather information secretly. It covers the tradecraft involved in accessing "hard targets" and the marketplace where these exploit…
- Dead Drops, Brush Passes, and Spy Tradecraft That Still Works Today: The Psychology of Invisible Communication in a Hyper-Surveilled World
This episode of Spy Craft examines timeless espionage techniques such as dead drops and brush passes, detailing their operational mechanics and psychological benefits. It highlights how these methods facilitate secure communication when di…
- The Macau Ghost: Inside the Brass Monkey Files – Espionage, Asset Compromise, and Intelligence Tradecraft Breakdown
The Spy Craft episode "The Macau Ghost" analyzes a complex espionage case in Macau, detailing asset recruitment, operational compromise, and the counterintelligence tactics involved. It breaks down the tradecraft, psychological operations,…
- The Lazarus Proxy: Inside North Korea’s Global IT Heist
This Spy Craft episode details the Lazarus Proxy, a North Korean espionage unit using remote IT roles to infiltrate Western companies and funnel millions towards the regime's weapons program, posing a threat to global tech infrastructure.
- The Puppet Masters: Kermit Roosevelt and the Art of the Coup
This episode of Spy Craft examines Kermit Roosevelt Jr.'s CIA operation to depose Iran's prime minister, analyzing the methods used for regime change.
- The Lifecycle of a Spy Network — How Intelligence Operations Rise, Operate, and Collapse
This Spy Craft episode analyzes the complete lifecycle of spy networks, from their formation through recruitment and operations to their eventual collapse, using historical and modern case studies.
- The Gareth Williams “Spy in the Bag” Mystery (2010): Unresolved Questions in the Death of an MI6 Codebreaker
The 2010 death of MI6 codebreaker Gareth Williams, found padlocked inside a sports bag in his bathtub, remains an intelligence mystery. An inquest found the death unnatural, possibly criminal, while later reviews suggested an accident, lea…
- Project Iceworm: The U.S. Army’s Secret Nuclear Missile Base Beneath the Greenland Ice Sheet
The Spy Craft podcast discusses Project Iceworm, a secret U.S. Army Cold War initiative from the 1950s-60s. The project aimed to build mobile nuclear missile launch sites under the Greenland ice sheet, under the guise of the research stati…
- The Rumrich Nazi Spy Case (1938): The FBI’s First Major International Espionage Investigation
The 1938 Rumrich Nazi Spy Case was the FBI’s first major international espionage investigation. Guenther Rumrich, recruited by German intelligence, was arrested for impersonating the Secretary of State. The case led to four convictions and…
- Spies, Lies, and Centrifuges: A CIA Case Officer’s Hunt for the World’s Most Dangerous Man
Retired CIA officer James Lawler discusses his efforts to dismantle the A.Q. Khan nuclear black market using human intelligence. He also talks about his novel, Living Lies, inspired by his experiences.
- The Surveillance of the Drone Pipeline
This episode of Spy Craft is titled The Surveillance of the Drone Pipeline. No further details are available.
- The Perception Gap: Counter-Surveillance Tactics in Urban Environments
This episode of Spy Craft, titled "The Perception Gap: Counter-Surveillance Tactics in Urban Environments," focuses on counter-surveillance strategies relevant to urban settings.
- The Digital Trojan Horse: PROMIS and the Birth of Global Surveillance
This Spy Craft episode discusses the PROMIS software and its role in the birth of global surveillance. The episode is titled 'The Digital Trojan Horse: PROMIS and the Birth of Global Surveillance'.
- Triple agent codenamed CAT
Spy Craft features an episode on a triple agent codenamed CAT.
- Russian spy pleads guilty in honey trap case
A Russian spy has pleaded guilty in connection with a honey trap case. The details of the case are being revealed.
- THE UMBRELLA ASSASSIN
Spy Craft podcast episode titled THE UMBRELLA ASSASSIN.
- France captures two Chinese national spies
Spy Craft reports on the capture of two Chinese nationals in France who were allegedly working as spies.
- WE CHAT WITH FORMER CIA CASE OFFICER ON HIS TIME IN CAMBODIA AS A RECRUITER
This Spy Craft episode features a former CIA case officer discussing their experiences as a recruiter in Cambodia.
- THE 4TH MAN- THE HUNT FOR A KGB SPY AT THE TOP OF THE CIA
This episode of Spy Craft, titled 'THE 4TH MAN- THE HUNT FOR A KGB SPY AT THE TOP OF THE CIA,' discusses the investigation into a KGB spy allegedly operating at a high level within the CIA.
- An update on espionage in the university
This episode of Spy Craft provides an update on espionage within the university setting.
- AI and espionage
This episode of Spy Craft focuses on the topic of artificial intelligence and its role in espionage.
- Operation Neptune: The Cold War’s Forgotten Fake Treasure Hoax
Spy Craft podcast episode discusses Operation Neptune, a Cold War fake treasure hoax.
- Operation Tamarisk: Espionage in the Trash
Spy Craft discusses Operation Tamarisk: Espionage in the Trash.
- North Korea’s Stolen Filmmaker: The Story of Shin Sang-ok and Choi Eun-hee
This episode of Spy Craft details the story of filmmaker Shin Sang-ok and Choi Eun-hee, who were abducted by North Korea.
- Compromising Operation Valuable
Spy Craft: Compromising Operation Valuable.
- Kim Philby the double agent
This episode of Spy Craft focuses on Kim Philby, a historical figure known for his role as a double agent.
- WE CHAT SITUATIONALAWARENESS WITH FRED BURTON AND SCOTT STEWART
This episode of Spy Craft features a discussion on situational awareness with guests Fred Burton and Scott Stewart.
- The Poisoned Handkerchief Plot: A Cold War Oddity
This episode of Spy Craft covers the Poisoned Handkerchief Plot, an unusual incident from the Cold War era.
- American soldier arrested for sending classified information to Russian government
An American soldier was arrested for allegedly transmitting classified data to the Russian government. Further details regarding the incident were not available in the provided metadata.
- The ghost of Station M
This episode of Spy Craft is titled "The ghost of Station M".
- Nine Japanese nationals have been convicted of spying in China
This episode covers the conviction of nine Japanese nationals for espionage in China.
- THE HISTORY OF SECRET SOCIETIES
This episode of Spy Craft discusses the history of secret societies. No specific details are provided.
- WHAT RUSSIAN SPIES ARE DOING IN GERMANY
This episode of Spy Craft focuses on the topic of what Russian spies are currently doing in Germany.
- THE ETHICS OF ESPIONAGE
This episode of Spy Craft is titled The Ethics of Espionage. No further details are available.
- FBI ARRESTS CHINESE CYBER HACKER
The podcast episode discusses the arrest of a Chinese cyber hacker by the FBI.
- NORTH KOREA CYBER INFILTRATION OF US COMPANIES
This Spy Craft episode discusses North Korea's cyber infiltration activities targeting US companies. The discussion covers the methods and consequences of these operations.
- OPERATION PHOENIX
This episode of Spy Craft is titled OPERATION PHOENIX.
- EX NEW YORK GOVERNORS AIDE ACCUSED OF WORKING AS CHINESE FOREIGN AGENT
This episode of Spy Craft discusses the accusations against a former New York governor's aide of acting as an agent for the Chinese government.
- FROM GREEN BERETS TO LOS ZETAS AND THE CIA SHADOW WAR
This episode of Spy Craft focuses on the connections between Green Berets, Los Zetas, and the CIA's involvement in shadow operations.
- THE SHADOW CLANS JAPANS IGA AND KOGA NINJAS
This episode of Spy Craft focuses on the Iga and Koga ninja clans of Japan. It delves into their history and operational methods.
- CASE STUDY MYSTERIOUS COLLAPSE
This episode of Spy Craft is titled CASE STUDY MYSTERIOUS COLLAPSE. The description provides no further information about the episode's content.
- SPECIAL FORCES NEWS FROM AROUND THE WORLD
This episode of Spy Craft covers special forces news from around the globe. The content focuses on international military updates.
- FOG RANSOMWARE GANG USES UNCONVENTIONAL METHOD
This episode of Spy Craft covers the FOG ransomware gang and highlights their use of unconventional methods.
- WE CHAT WITH ROYAL MARINE ON SITUATIONAL AWARENESS
Spy Craft features a discussion with a Royal Marine about situational awareness.
- WE CHAT WITH RETIRED SPY DOUG PATTESON ABOUT THE PSYCHOLOGY OF ESPIONAGE AND SPY RECRUITMENT
This episode of Spy Craft features retired spy Doug Patteson. They discuss the psychology of espionage and spy recruitment.
- EMOTIONAL ESPIONAGE
This episode of Spy Craft is titled Emotional Espionage. No further details are available.
- CHINESE SPY OPERATION WITH FAKE CELL TOWERS DISRUPTED
The Spy Craft podcast episode discusses a Chinese spy operation involving fake cell towers that was disrupted. The description provides no further details.
- NORTH KOREA IT ESPIONAGE UNIT
This episode of Spy Craft focuses on North Korea's IT Espionage Unit. The discussion covers the unit's espionage activities.
- HOW AN OCTOPUS CAN TEACH US ABOUT ESPIONAGE
This Spy Craft episode explores how an octopus can teach us about espionage. The episode focuses on the surprising connections between marine life and the world of spies.