The Spy-Fi Guys

Along a similar vein to last week's "The Catcher Was A Spy," this week The Spy Fi-Guys cover the less well known story of William Grover-Williams, aka The Saboteur. Like Moe Berg, Grover-Williams was a professional athelete turned spy, but rather than a baseball player, Grover-Williams was a race car driver! You can find the Spy-Fi Guys at the following social media links: https://www.facebook.com...

America's sweetheart Paul Rudd stars as Morris "Moe" Berg, a linguist turned professional baseball player turned spy turned potential assassin in this IFC original. Learn about heavy water, batting averages, and more about this unusual character long with your two hosts. You can find the Spy-Fi Guys at the following social media links: https://www.facebook.com/thespyfiguys/ https://twitter.com/the...

Bruce Willis stars in his 1991 passion project "Hudson Hawk," about the misadventures of a singing cat burglar, his best friend, and his Vatican Organization love interest. Probably the worst movie the Spy-Fi Guys have covered or ever will cover, but certainly entertaining to talk about. Not one to be missed! You can find the Spy-Fi Guys at the following social media links: https://www.facebook.co...

In the same month the US embassy was conquered as depicted in "Argo," other Islamic radicals seized the Grand Mosque in Saudi Arabia, took thousands of hostages and defied the Saudi military for weeks. Hear about it on the Spy-Fi Guys' latest microdot episode. You can find the Spy-Fi Guys at the following social media links: https://www.facebook.com/thespyfiguys/ https://twitter.com/thespyfiguys

The 2012 Best Picture and Best Director-winning "Argo" may be the most prestigious flick the Spy-Fi Guys have taken on yet, but where it exceeds in cinematography it lacks in historical accuracy. Tony Mendez and six Americans go undercover as a Canadian movie-making team to escape post-revolution Iran. Tune in for the hosts spoiler-filled take on the flim. You can find the Spy-Fi Guys at the follo...

The Spy-Fi Guys celebrate one year of podcasting with a bonus episode from the archives. "Thirteen Days" stars Kevin Costner and Bruce Greenwood as they navigate the treacherous waters surrounding Cuba during a time when the world was poised on the edge of nuclear war. The funky accents don't hurt either. You can find the Spy-Fi Guys at the following social media links: https://www.facebook.com/th...

Harrison Ford has to find his family for possibly the first time in this Tom Clancy thriller. The Spy-Fi Guys are joined by guest star Lance as they talk counter-terrorism, the IRA, and intelligence work in their most detailed episode yet. You can find the Spy-Fi Guys at the following social media links: https://www.facebook.com/thespyfiguys/ https://twitter.com/thespyfiguys https://www.instagram....

Christian and Zach are joined by two guest stars as they review the 2018 children's World War I animated feature "Sgt. Stubby, an American Hero." Join the adorable dog Stubby and his owner as they foil gas attacks, catch a German spy, and save the day many times over. You can find the Spy-Fi Guys at the following social media links: https://www.facebook.com/thespyfiguys/ https://twitter.com/thespy...

The Spy-Fi Guys are joined by a guest star as they cover the one that started it all: Tom Cruise stars in the first "Mission Impossible" movie from 1996. Jon Voight dies and comes back to life, prominent places in Prague are perused, masks are put on and removed, and the world will never be the same. You can find the Spy-Fi Guys at the following social media links: https://www.facebook.com/thespyf...

The Spy-Fi Guys travel to India for their first foreign language spy feature extravaganza. "Parmanu: the Story of Pokhran" tells the tale of Indian scientists, engineers, and secret agents who successfully conducted a nuclear test in 1998 while facing challenges from American satellites and local spies. No singing and dancing is included, unfortunately. You can find the Spy-Fi Guys at the followin...

Before there was "Airplane!" and "The Naked Gun" there was "Top Secret!" starring a singing and dancing Val Kilmer among other familiar faces. The Spy-Fi Guys go back to the age of the Elvis movie in this somewhat forgotten comedy classic. You can find the Spy-Fi Guys at the following social media links: https://www.facebook.com/thespyfiguys/ https://twitter.com/thespyfiguys

 "Age of Heroes" is a very fictionalized take on Ian Fleming's 30 Commando Assault Unit. Sean Bean and a cast of interchangeable characters go on a daring mission behind enemy lines to steal into and kill Nazis. Christian shows off his knife and Zach provides spy fact vs fiction info. You can find the Spy-Fi Guys at the following social media links: https://www.facebook.com/thespyfiguys/ https://t...

Christian and Zach conclude their Cold War Spies series and practice their Ian McKellen impersonations with a jaunt into the world of the X-Men. Before they were Professor X and Magneto, they were Charles and Erik, trying to save the world from the machinations of the evil Sebastian Shaw and the Hellfire Club.   You can find the Spy-Fi Guys at the following social media links: https://www.facebook...

The Spy-Fi Guys resume their Cold War Spies series with "Bridge of Spies," starring Tom Hanks, directed by Stephen Spielberg and written by the Coen brothers. Hanks plays James Donovan, a lawyer who represented the notorious spy Rudolph Abel and then helped exchange him for the downed U-2 pilot Francis Gary Powers. You can find the Spy-Fi Guys at the following social media links: https://www.faceb...

The Spy-Fi Guys continue their Cold War Spies series with "Dr. No," the first EON Productions James Bond movie starring the recently departed and missed Sir Sean Connery. Zach provides some unusual perspectives and Christian shares insights gleaned from the book. Also guest starring Brian from the Knightcave Podcast. You can find the Spy-Fi Guys at the following social media links: https://www.fac...

The Spy-Fi Guys kick off their Cold War Spies series with 1969's "Topaz," a sort-of-based-on-a-true-story directed by the notorious Alfred Hitchcock! An American officer tasks a French secret agent with investigating Russian missiles in Cuba, and things escalate from there. Spoilers from the start as always. You can find the Spy-Fi Guys at the following social media links: https://www.facebook.com...

After four episodes of dark and depressing content, The Spy-Fi Guys are back with the light-hearted childhood classic "Spy Kids," starring Antonio Banderas and Tony Shaloub among many other familar faces. The Spy-Fi Guys are joined by their first guest star as well. You can find the Spy-Fi Guys at the following social media links: https://www.facebook.com/thespyfiguys/ https://twitter.com/thespyfi...

Here's a preview of The Spy-Fi Guys guest starring on the Minute Impossible podcast, talking about rumors and desires for the seventh Mission: Impossible film with Jonathan from Minute Impossible and Nathan and Aaron from the Mission Impodable podcast. For the full episode check out Minute Impossible, wherever you find podcasts:  https://www.minuteimpossible.com/mi7-rumors You can find the Spy-Fi...

The Spy-Fi Guys dive into the world of "Munich," directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Eric Bana. Israeli Mossad agents trek across Europe seeking eleven names; the terrorists responsible for the Munich Olympics Massacre. As always, full spoilers will be included. Part 2 of 2. You can find the Spy-Fi Guys at the following social media links: https://www.facebook.com/thespyfiguys/ https://twitt...

The Spy-Fi Guys dive into the world of "Munich," directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Eric Bana. Israeli Mossad agents trek across Europe seeking eleven names; the terrorists responsible for the Munich Olympics Massacre. Stay tuned for Part 2 next time. You can find the Spy-Fi Guys at the following social media links: https://www.facebook.com/thespyfiguys/ https://twitter.com/thespyfiguys htt...

In their second "microdot" episode, Christian and Zach prepare for "Munich" starring Eric Bana by sharing stories of the protagonist's training in the Mossad and answer a question they never thought to ask: why do so many spy stories take place in tourist capitals of Europe? Next week they will be covering "Munich" in depth. You can find the Spy-Fi Guys at the following social media links: https:/...

Christian and Zach go old school this week with John LeCarre's classic tale "The Spy Who Came in From the Cold," which was adapted in 1965 and stars Richard Burton. Zach provides some small but significant differences between the book and the movie while Christian contributes some real-world facts. As always, there will be spoilers right from the start. You can find the Spy-Fi Guys at the followin...

In the second part of their Tom Cruise double feature, Christian and Zach watch "American Made," the story of Barry Seal, a pilot who allegedly flew some questionable products on behalf of the CIA. The Iran-Contra Scandal also features prominently. Listen to our hosts' spoiler-filled take on the film. You can find the Spy-Fi Guys at the following social media links: https://www.facebook.com/thespy...

The Spy-Fi Guys watch "Knight and Day," a 2010 spy/romance/action/thriller/horror movie starring Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz. What makes us call it a horror movie you ask? Listen to our hosts' spoiler-filled take on the film and you'll find out. You can find the Spy-Fi Guys at the following social media links: https://www.facebook.com/thespyfiguys/ https://twitter.com/thespyfiguys https://www.inst...

Christian and Zach cover "Michael Collins," the '90s epic of Ireland starring Liam Neeson and Julia Roberts. Collins led the Old Irish Republican Army in fighting an insurgency against the British government and their various proxies. Listen to our hosts' spoiler-filled take on the film. Zach provides additional background information about Collins and Eamon DeValera, his chief rival played by Ala...