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Spybrary Spy Podcast

Nov 4, 2024

‘Compelling and meticulously researched, the riveting life of a maverick Scottish spy.’ Charles Cumming

Sir Robert Bruce Lockhart, a Scottish diplomat, spy and writer, led a life filled with adventure and intrigue. While his involvement in the famed Lockhart Plot of 1918 is often cited, there is much more to...


Oct 23, 2024

Karla's Choice sees the return of John le Carré's George Smiley. Today we're joined by his son, the author Nick Harkaway, along with John le Carré fans Steve Ritterman and Matthew Bradford, Our host Shane Whaley hosts this fascinating discussion about Harkaway’s foray into his father John le Carré's...


Oct 16, 2024

We have made it to Episode 250! Hear this special message from Spybrary founder Shane Whaley talking about Spybrary's future as well as a fun conversation

🎙️ Spybrarians, I need your intel! 🎙️

Eight years ago, I never imagined I'd be here, asking this question. When I launched the Spybrary Podcast, I had no idea...


Oct 7, 2024

In this fascinating episode of the Spybrary Spy History Podcast, host Adam Brookes interviews Barry Werth author of Prisoner of Lies: Jack Downey's Cold War.

This remarkable true cold war spy story of the longest-held prisoner of war in American history, John Downey, Jr., a CIA officer captured in China during the...


Sep 30, 2024

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.

Shane Whaley - Spybrary Podcast Host

Are you a fan of the Ian Fleming James Bond books? If so, you won't want to miss the latest episode...