Spies and Books - Spybrary Spy Podcast
1) The Peak - Sam Guthrie In Conversation with Tim Shipman
What happens when a former diplomat turns spy-thriller author? In this episode, Sam Guthrie, ex-Australian trade envoy and senior government official, sits down with award-winning journalist Tim Shipm...Show More
2) Inside the John le Carré Tradecraft Exhibition
Learn more about the John le Carré Tradecraft exhibition in Oxford revealing John le Carré’s meticulous research, unseen manuscripts, and the personal life behind the spy fiction. In Spybrary Ep. 275,...Show More
3) Essential Cold War Berlin Spy Sites You Must Visit and a few hidden gems!
Step back into the shadows of Cold War Berlin with this week’s episode of Spybrary. My guest is James Stejskal, a former U.S. Special Forces operator who spent 23 years in clandestine service—much of ...Show More
4) Spies, Satire And Chimney cake With Dan Fesperman and I.S.Berry
Shane Whaley and author I.S. Berry (The Peacock and the Sparrow) welcome spy thriller author Dan Fesperman to talk about his latest novel, Pariah. What happens when a disgraced stand-up comedian beco...Show More
5) The Second Traitor with Alex Gerlis
In this episode of Spybrary, host Shane Whaley interviews author Alex Gerlis about his latest novel, The Second Traitor, book 2 in the spy series which is set against the backdrop of World War II and ...Show More
6) Spy Movie Perfection? Breaking Down Three Days of the Condor
Dive into Three Days of the Condor with Spybrary. CIA conspiracies, moped escapes, and one of the best assassins in spy cinema. Redford stars in this slow-burn, cerebral classic that still resonates ...Show More
7) Is You Only Live Twice, Ian Fleming's Worst Bond Book Ever?
Prepare to experience Ian Fleming's James Bond novels as if reading them for the first time in the year of publication, as we embark on this 007 James Bond literary adventure together. In this time‑...Show More
8) He Stole the KGB’s Secrets For Years! With Gordon Corera
Gordon Corera makes his Spybrary debut in this riveting episode of the Spybrary podcast. Host Shane Whaley welcomes the former BBC security correspondent, espionage historian and host of The Rest is C...Show More
9) Inside the Int. Spy Museum: Shane & Joe’s Espionage Adventure
In this special episode of Spybrary, Shane is joined by fellow spy fan Joe Modzelewski for an in-depth International Spy Museum review. Recorded after their recent visit to the museum in Washington D....Show More
10) The Poet's Game - A Spy in Moscow with Author Paul Vidich
On this episode of Spybrary, I welcome back one of today's finest spy fiction authors, Paul Vidich. We're diving into his gripping new novel, The Poet's Game, a contemporary espionage thriller rooted ...Show More