Sep 2022

The Spy Who Came Back From The Dead | Missing Presumed Dead | 2

As John's political, marital and financial woes spiral, he's desperate to find an escape route. Then he reads a book and has a crazy idea...Listen early and ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery ... Show More

43m 56s

Sep 2022

The Spy Who Came Back From The Dead | Twister Returns | 3

John makes a daring escape - little does he know, police across the world are piecing together his bizarre disappearance. Soon, John's lies and deception begin to unravel: is this the end of the road for Agent Twister?Listen early and ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for excl ... Show More

47m 14s

Sep 2022

The Spy Who Came Back From The Dead | Interview | 4

Alice and Matt speak to Julian Hayes, John Stonehouse's grand-nephew and author of 'Stonehouse: Cabinet Minister, Fraudster, Spy'. They discuss the allegations surrounding Stonehouse's involvement with the Czechs, his family's reaction to the disappearance, and the time he tried ... Show More

35m 43s

May 2018

A Polite Word for Liar

An early morning raid, a house-full of Nazis, the world’s greatest harmonica player, and a dashingly handsome undercover spy. What could possibly go wrong? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

36m 35s

Jul 2025

Encore: The Spy Who Inspired 007 | A Friend Among Foes | 1

It’s 1940 and Serbian playboy Duško Popov hopes to sit out World War Two in Belgrade. But when his best friend, Johnny Jebsen shows up at his door to call in an old debt, Popov finds himself sucked into the wartime spy game – as an agent for both Nazi Germany and Britain’s MI6.Li ... Show More

35m 27s

Jul 2024

#488 | John Stonehouse | The Politician Who Faked His Death

John Stonehouse, a promising British politician, disappeared off the Miami coast. Had he drowned in a swimming accident? Had he been eaten by sharks? To everyone's surprise, he turned up in Australia a few weeks later with a new identity... John Stonehouse: Charismatic British po ... Show More

19m 5s

Oct 2025

Schrödinger's Spy: Businessman, Fraud, or Russian Agent? - with Sam Jones

When the Financial Times uncovered the billion-dollar Wirecard fraud, it seemed like the story was over. But then the company’s Chief Operating Officer, Jan Marsalek, vanished - leaving behind clues that pointed to a double life as a secret agent. In his new podcast Hot Money: Ag ... Show More

1h 1m

Oct 2021

The Boiling Frog

At the peak of his career, Jack Devine was one of the world's top spymasters. But everybody starts somewhere. Vanessa Kirby follows Jack to Chile on his first overseas assignment. It's 1971, and the CIA is determined to undermine the country's socialist government. But as a milit ... Show More

38m 27s

Oct 2021

The Sociopathic Spy

Location - unknown. Time period - classified. Hero? You decide. Jim Lawler is one of the CIA's most successful recruiters of foreign spies. But even he had to start somewhere. Vanessa Kirby joins Jim on his first foreign posting. His mission? To enlist a crucial intelligence asse ... Show More

42m 55s

Oct 2024

Encore: Theranos | The Race to Publish | 3

An investigative journalist looks into Theranos, and is shocked by his discoveries. Elizabeth Holmes tries to fend off the potentially devastating story.Need more American Scandal? With Wondery+, enjoy exclusive seasons, binge new seasons first, and listen completely ad-free. Sta ... Show More

40m 59s

Sep 2024

Jack Abramoff: Bringing Down the House Part 2 | 123

Jack Abramoff has schemed his way to the top of right-wing politics, skimming off the top of every lobbying deal he makes. But when burned clients expose his scam to Congress, Jack is forced to answer to elected officials who have actually stuck to their convictions. He still con ... Show More

40 m

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