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Latest Episodes

“The Foundations of American Intelligence in WWI” – with Mark Stout
April 16, 2024

Summary Mark Stout (X; LinkedIn) joins Andrew (X; LinkedIn) to discuss his new book, World War I and the Foundations of American Intelligence. Mark Stout is a former intelligence analyst and former SPY Historian.  What You’ll Learn Intelligence The firs

“The Director-General of NZ Security Intelligence Service” – with Andrew Hampton
April 09, 2024

SummaryAndrew Hampton joins Andrew (X;LinkedIn) to discuss intelligence in New Zealand. Andrew is the Director General of the New Zealand Security Intelligence Service.What Youll LearnIntelligenceThe New Zealand Intelligence CommunityHow geograp

“I Helped Solve the Final Zodiac Killer Cipher” – with David Oranchak
April 02, 2024

SummaryDavid Oranchak (X, LinkedIn) joins Andrew (X;LinkedIn) to discuss his work helping to solve the 340 Zodiac cipher. Dave is a software developer and avid puzzle solver.What Youll LearnIntelligenceThe difference between codes and ciphersTh

“Bond After Fleming, the Continuation of an Icon” – with Mark Edlitz
March 26, 2024

SummaryMark Edlitz (X, LinkedIn) joins Andrew (X;LinkedIn) to discuss how James Bond lived on in literature after the death of Ian Fleming. Mark is an author and pop culture expert.What Youll LearnIntelligenceThe original Fleming novelsIntellec

“The Skinny on American Intelligence & the Law” – with D.C. “Super Lawyer” Mark Zaid
March 19, 2024

SummaryMark Zaid (X, LinkedIn) joins Andrew (X;LinkedIn) to discuss American intelligence and the law.Youve heard of a lawyer to the stars, Mark is the lawyer to the spiesWhat Youll LearnIntelligenceThe quirks of being a lawyer in this space

Telling Americans About China (and Intelligence) – with Sara Castro
March 12, 2024

SummaryDr. Sara Castro (LinkedIn, Bio) joins Andrew (X;LinkedIn) to discuss the history of US-China diplomacy. Sara is an Associate Professor of History at the United States Air Force Academy.What Youll LearnIntelligenceThe Dixie MissionThe hi

The James Bond Collector - with Mike VanBlaricum
March 05, 2024

SummaryMike VanBlaricum (X; LinkedIn) joins Andrew (X;LinkedIn) to discuss his journey as a James Bond fanatic and collector. Mike is the President of the Ian Fleming Foundation.What Youll LearnIntelligenceHow Mike became an obsessive James Bond co

A CIA Psychologist on the Minds of World Leaders, Pt. 2 with Dr. Ursula Wilder
February 27, 2024

SummaryDr. Ursula Wilder (LinkedIn) joins Andrew (X;LinkedIn) to discuss the intersections between psychology and intelligence. Ursula is a clinical psychologist with over two decades of experience working at the Central Intelligence Agency.What You

A CIA Psychologist on the Minds of World Leaders, Pt. 1 with Dr. Ursula Wilder
February 20, 2024

SummaryDr. Ursula Wilder (LinkedIn) joins Andrew (X;LinkedIn) to discuss the intersections between psychology and intelligence. Ursula is a clinical psychologist with over two decades of experience working at the Central Intelligence Agency.What You

CIA Director, Defense Secretary, Gentleman with Leon Panetta
February 13, 2024

SummaryLeon Panetta (Panetta Institute) joins Andrew (X;LinkedIn) to discuss his lifetime of American public service. Secretary Panetta was the 2023 recipient of SPYs William H. Webster Award.What Youll LearnIntelligenceDirecting the Central Int