#human-intelligence
4 episodes
#1018: The Spy Myth vs. Reality: Life Beyond James Bond
Forget the martinis and car chases. Discover why real espionage is more about spreadsheets and "friend-making" than gadgets and shootouts.
#984: The Paper Trip Paradox: The Art of Building a Legend
How do intelligence agencies create a human life from thin air? Discover the meticulous tradecraft behind building a "deep legend."
#975: The Architecture of Deception: Inside Intelligence Fronts
Explore how intelligence agencies build real businesses, from luxury resorts to shipping firms, to hide high-stakes operations in plain sight.
#969: Beyond Bond: The Hidden Reality of Global Intelligence
Forget James Bond. Discover how countries like Ireland and Jordan navigate the high-stakes world of global intelligence and secret diplomacy.