SpyCast

SpyCast

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SpyCast, the official podcast of the International Spy Museum, is a journey into the shadows of international espionage. Each week, host Sasha Ingber brings you the latest insights and intriguing tales from spies, secret agents, and covert communicators, with a focus on how this secret world reaches us all in our everyday lives. Tune in to discover the critical role intelligence has played throughout history and today. Brought to you from Airwave, Goat Rodeo, and the International Spy Museum.  The Spy Museum does not endorse, approve, or support the opinions stated by guest speakers. Statement...

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SpyCast

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History

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www.thecyberwire.com

Latest episode

Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

Shedding Light on the Elite GSG9: A Conversation with Colonel Jerome Fuchs 19.05.2020

Executive Director Chris Costa talks with GSG9 Commander Jerome Fuchs about the history and evolution of GSG9, as well as his career with the organization.

How Intelligence Analysts See the Corona Pandemic 12.05.2020

SPY Historian Vince Houghton sat down with former intelligence analysts Mark Stout and Cindy Storer to discuss how intel analysts in the US and around the world are viewing the coronavirus situation. 

Reflections on the Middle East and Afghanistan: A Conversation with General Joseph Votel 05.05.2020

Executive Director Chris Costa is joined by former Commander of U.S. Central Command General Joseph Votel to discuss his insights into current events in the Middle East and Afghanistan, and the fight against ISIS.

The SpyCast Conversation with Harvey Klehr 28.04.2020

SPY Historian Vince Houghton sat down with prolific author and historian Harvey Klehr to discuss Soviet espionage and his newest book, The Millionaire Was a Soviet Mole: The Twisted Life of David Karr.

Active Measures: A Conversation with Thomas Rid 21.04.2020

SPY Historian Vince Houghton sat down (remotely) with professor Thomas Rid to discuss the history of disinformation, and his new book, Active Measures: The Secret History of Disinformation and Political Warfare.

The CIA War in Kurdistan: A Conversation with Sam Faddis 14.04.2020

Executive Director, Chris Costa is joined by former CIA Officer and author, Sam Faddis to discuss his book The CIA War in Kurdistan: The Untold Story of the Northern Front in the Iraq War.

Current Affairs in the Middle East: A Conversation with Kirsten Fontenrose 07.04.2020

Executive Director, Chris Costa talks with Kirsten Fontenrose, current Director of the Scowcroft Middle East Security Initiative at the Atlantic Council, about current events in the Middle East and her twenty years of experience with the region.

Talking to a Former Hostage: A Conversation with Jason Rezaian 31.03.2020

Executive Director Chris Costa sits down with Washington Post journalist, Jason Rezaian to talk about his book and experiences being taken hostage in Iran.

From the Vault: Remember When Computer Viruses Were The Scary Viruses? 24.03.2020

SPY Historian Vince Houghton sat down with Rick Holland, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and Vice President of Strategy for Digital Shadows, to discuss the latest cyber trends and developments

From the Vault: Quarantine Edition 17.03.2020

SPY Historian Vince Houghton sat down with bioterrorism expert Hank Parker to discuss current threats and Parker's new book Containment.

Spy Chat with Chris Costa 10.03.2020

Having trouble getting a handle on world events? Join Spy Museum Executive Director Chris Costa and Former CIA/ Spy Museum Advisory Board Member Karen M. Schaefer for a discussion of the latest intelligence, national security, and terrorism issues in the news.

The Unexpected Spy: A Conversation with Tracy Walder 03.03.2020

SPY Historian Vince Houghton sat down with former CIA officer and FBI special agent Tracy Walder to discuss her career in intelligence, and her new book, The Unexpected Spy: From the CIA to the FBI, My Secret Life Taking Down Some of the World's Most Notorious Terrorists

SpyCast Special Preview: Life's Little Mysteries 02.03.2020

SpyCast has teamed up with Live Science to bring you this special preview clip of the new podcast, Life's Little Mysteries.

Russians Among Us: A Conversation with Gordon Corera 25.02.2020

SPY Historian Vince Houghton sat down with BBC security correspondent Gordon Corera to discuss the Russian “illegals” program and his new book, Russians Among Us: Sleeper Cells, Ghost Stories, and the Hunt for Putin's Spies.

The SpyCast Conversation with Darrell Blocker 18.02.2020

SPY Historian Vince Houghton sat down with former CIA officer Darrell Blocker to discuss his career and work throughout Africa.

Chinese Corn Caper: A Conversation with Mara Hvistendahl 11.02.2020

SPY Historian Vince Houghton sat down with writer, speaker, commentator, and Pulitzer Prize finalist Mara Hvistendahl to discuss the rise of economic espionage, the American response to this threat, and her new book, The Scientist and The Spy: A True Story of China, the FBI, and Industrial Espionage

The SpyCast Conversation with Sue Gordon 04.02.2020

SPY Historian Vince Houghton sat down with former Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence Sue Gordon to discuss her career and many important topics in intelligence

From the Vault: The SpyCast conversation with Gen. David Petraeus 28.01.2020

SPY Historian Vince Houghton sat down with retired 4-star general David Petraeus, former Commanding General, Multi-National Force – Iraq; Commander, US Central Command; commander of the International Security Assistance Force and Commander, US Forces Afghanistan; and Director of the Central Intelligence Agency, where he served from September, 2011, until November, 2012.

Spy Chat with Chris Costa 21.01.2020

Having trouble getting a handle on world events? Join Spy Museum Executive Director Chris Costa for a discussion of the latest intelligence, national security, and terrorism issues in the news.

Avoiding the Terrorist Trap: A Conversation with Tom Parker 14.01.2020

SPY Historian Vince Houghton sat down with counterterrorism expert and former MI5 officer Tom Parker to discuss the role of human rights in the fight against terrorism. 

How Haven’t I Heard of This??: A Conversation with William Rosenau 07.01.2020

SPY Historian Vince Houghton sat down with terrorism expert William Rosenau to discuss a most improbable true story: America’s first female terrorist group and their attacks, which included the Washington Navy Yard, an FBI office, and even the US Capitol.

2019 Staff Picks: A Conversation with Adm. Mike Rogers 31.12.2019

SPY Historian Vince Houghton sat down with former NSA Director and CYBERCOM commander Admiral Mike Rogers

2019 Staff Picks: A Conversation with Jim Gant and Ann Scott Tyson 31.12.2019

SPY Historian Vince Houghton sat down with former Green Beret Major Jim Gant and his wife, former war correspondent Ann Scott Tyson, who is the author of the book, American Spartan: The Promise, the Mission, and the Betrayal of Special Forces Major Jim Gant

2019 Staff Picks: A Conversation with DIA Director LTG Robert Ashley 31.12.2019

SPY Historian Vince Houghton sat down with the 21st Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency to discuss his career, the mission of the DIA, and his role as its director.

2019 Staff Picks: A Conversation with David Kennedy, David Turk, and Howard Safir 31.12.2019

SPY Historian Vince Houghton sat down with representatives of the United States Marshals Service to discuss the decades-long manhunt for Nazi war criminal Dr. Joseph Mengele.

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