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SPYCRAFT 101

Justin Black

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244. Fighting Russian Intelligence with Sean Wiswesser

Apr 20, 2026·52:02

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Former CIA chief of station Sean Wiswesser shares stories of working against the Russians, and more.

243. From Radicalization to Redemption: Undercover in the Toronto 18 with Mubin Shaikh

Apr 13, 2026·1:07:23

1:07:23

Mubin Shaikh shares the story of how he became involved with jihadist group The Toronto 18, and how he helped the Canadian Security and Intelligence Service (CSIS) bust them.

242. Inside France's Spy World with Dr. Damien Van Puyvelde

Apr 6, 2026·1:14:39

1:14:39

French intelligence expert Dr. Damien Van Puyvelde unveils the methods of the DGSE, France's premier foreign intelligence agency.

241. From Russia with Secrets: The Defection of an FSB Officer with Janosh Neumann

Mar 30, 2026·1:18:46

1:18:46

Former Russian FSB officer Janosh Neumann shares his story of defection to the US.

240. A Czech Spy Turned Little League Coach with Zach Dorfman

Mar 23, 2026·47:50

47:50

National security reporter Zach Dorfman shares the story of a converted Czech spy.

239. Cyberwarfare: How Nations Hack and Spy in the Digital Age with Allie Mellen @hackerxbella

Mar 16, 2026·54:29

54:29

Cybersecurity analyst Allie Mellen breaks down the ever-shifting global balance of power online.

238. [ARCHIVE] An International CIA Pilot with Lee Gossett

Mar 9, 2026·59:18

59:18

Lee Gossett returns to share his stories from Laos and beyond.

237. [ARCHIVE] From Forest Fires to CIA Resuppliers with Lee Gossett

Mar 2, 2026·48:19

48:19

Lee Gossett shares stories of his time flying for for the CIA's secret airline.

236. Imprisoned in China: The Hainan Island Incident with Shane Osborn

Feb 23, 2026·45:44

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Former pilot Shane Osborn shares his first-hand account of the Hainan Island Incident and the time he spent in Chinese custody after a mid-air collision.

235. Secrets of a Spy Master: Your Guide to Influence with Jules Fisher

Feb 16, 2026·1:13:52

1:13:52

Former intelligence operative and author Jules Fisher shares stories of his career and his book, Think Like A Spy.

234. The Swedish "Assassin" and the Killer Cop with Paula May

Feb 9, 2026·56:09

56:09

Author and former Chief of Police Paula May discusses a unique North Carolina murder in which the victim was once a prime suspect in the assassination of Sweden's Prime Minister.

233. From Cracking Watergate to Revolutionizing Private Intelligence with Michael Hershman

Feb 2, 2026·1:18:09

1:18:09

Investigator and security expert Michael Hershman shares the story of his career, including the Senate investigation of Watergate.

232. My Uncle D.B. Cooper with Lisa Story

Jan 26, 2026·1:37:35

1:37:35

Author Lisa Story shares the exploits of her uncle Walter Reca, a prime suspect in the infamous D.B. Cooper skyjacking.

231. Decoding Battlefield Intelligence with Tim Scherrer

Jan 19, 2026·1:13:03

1:13:03

Author and expert Tim Scherrer discusses how different branches of military intelligence work together.

230. Tortured and Held Hostage in Venezuela with Matthew John Heath

Jan 12, 2026·1:00:38

1:00:38

Marine Corps veteran Matthew John Heath shares stories of his deployment as well as the 2+ years he spent held hostage in a Venezuelan prison.

229. In the Shadows: US Naval Intelligence in the Indo-Pacific with Dr. Brian J. Ellison

Jan 5, 2026·54:08

54:08

Expert Dr. Brian J. Ellison discusses secret intelligence operations by the US Navy in the Indo-Pacific.

228. Data, Privacy, and Power: How Commercial Information Became the Next Frontier of Global Intelligence with Mike Yeagley

Dec 29, 2025·1:01:32

1:01:32

cohort.ID CEO and data security expert Mike Yeagley shares how your advertising data could be a national intelligence concern.

227. My Husband the Cuban Spy with Ana Margarita Martinez

Dec 22, 2025·1:19:01

1:19:01

Cuban exile Ana Martinez shares the story of her life and marriage to infamous Cuban spy Juan Pablo Roque.

226. Biologics, Guns, and Secrets: A Deep Dive into the Larry Ford Case with Sheldon Fung

Dec 15, 2025·—

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Today Justin talks to retired FBI Special Agent Sheldon Fung. Sheldon has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biochemistry from the University of California Davis, and a Master's Degree in Criminology and Weapons of Mass...

225. How the FBI Caught China's Most Prolific Spy Family with James Gaylord

Dec 8, 2025·—

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Today, Justin welcomes retired FBI supervisory special agent James Gaylord. Jim spent nearly 32 years with the FBI, including six years supervising a counterintelligence squad at the Los Angeles Field Office's Santa Ana...

224. Secrets, Scandals, and Salvation: Spying for China with Gregg Bergersen

Dec 1, 2025·—

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Today Justin sits down with Gregg Bergersen. Gregg spent 19 years in the Department of Navy's office of Naval Intelligence as an intelligence research specialist. He was then asked to join the Department of Defense as a...

223. A Former Marine Held Hostage in Yemen with Sam Farran

Nov 24, 2025·—

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Today Justin sits down with Sam Farran. Sam moved to United States from his birth place in Lebanon and joined the US Marine Corps in 1978. He was later trained as an interrogator and worked on orders with the Defense...

222. Russian Sabotage: Inside The Wagner Trial with Trevor Barnes

Nov 17, 2025·—

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Today Justin is joined by repeat gues Trevor Barnes, who writes on national security issues for the London Standard Newspaper and is a former senior reporter for the British Broadcasting Corporation. He is the author of...

221. Japan's Intelligence Journey in the Modern Era with Dr. Brad Williams

Nov 10, 2025·—

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Today Justin talks with Dr. Brad Williams. Brad is an associate professor in the Department of Asian and International Studies at the City University of Hong Kong. He has studied, taught and conducted research in...

220. Real Life Narcos: Toppling the Cali Cartel with Chris Feistl

Nov 3, 2025·—

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Today Justin talks with Chris Feistl. Chris worked for 26 years as a special agent with the Drug Enforcement Administration. He spent much of his career in Columbia beginning in 1994. Since then, he's been featured in...