From CIA to Spy Novelist: The Israel–Iran Shadow War Behind The Persian | David McCloskey
Former CIA analyst and bestselling spy novelist David McCloskey returns to Spymasters to talk to Antonia Senior about his new thriller The Persian — a razor-sharp spy story set inside the Israel–Iran ...
29 Jan 43min
KGB Literati: How Soviet Spy Fiction Shaped the Secret State
What happens when a secret police force writes its own novels? In this episode of Spymasters, Antonia Senior is joined by academic and KGB expert Filip Kovacevic to explore the hidden world of Soviet...
15 Jan 1h 2min
Spymasters and Aspects of Crime Books of the Year 2025!
This special crossover episode brings together espionage and crime fans for a fast-paced round-table on our Books of the Year 2025. Antonia Senior (Spymasters) is joined by: Paul Burke – host of...
11 Des 20251h 8min
China, Espionage and the Price of Compromise: The Peak, with San Guthrie
Former diplomat and political insider Sam Guthrie joins Antonia Senior to talk about Chinese espionage, industrial spying and his debut Hong Kong–set thriller, The Peak. Blending politics, business an...
27 Nov 202539min
Spy fiction: hidden classics and old favourites with Paul Burke
In this lively literary conversation, Antonia Senior and Paul Burke explore the fascinating world of spy and crime fiction — from the golden age of classic espionage novels to the digital dilemmas of ...
13 Nov 202530min
Spying on the Revolution: Gunnar Ekberg, Infiltration, and the Birth of Modern Terrorism.
In this episode, Antonia Senior speaks with journalist and author Jason Burke about The Revolutionists, and the extraordinary true story of Gunnar Ekberg — the Swedish spy who infiltrated radical left...
30 Okt 20251h 4min
Behind German Lines: The White Lady, with Dr Helen Fry
In this episode of Spymasters, Antonia Senior speaks with bestselling historian Dr. Helen Fry about her riveting new book, The White Lady. Set in German-occupied Belgium during World War I and World ...
16 Okt 202534min
Spies, fiction, and the legacy of October 7. The Protocols of Spying with Merle Nygate.
Join host Antonia Senior as she delves into the gripping world of espionage with author Merle Nygate. In this episode, they explore the challenges of writing a spy thriller set against the backdrop of...
2 Okt 202533min
