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True Life Spy Stories

True Life Spy Stories

Written by: Philip Thompson
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 Step into the shadow realm of spies, secrets, and subterfuge with the True Life Spy Stories Podcast. Join Philip Thompson as he meticulously deconstructs real-life espionage stories bringing history's most intriguing spies and covert operations to life. Philip delivers compelling narratives that blend historical accuracy with engaging storytelling. Whether you're a history buff, a spy fiction enthusiast, or simply curious about the hidden forces shaping world events, this podcast offers a fascinating glimpse into the secret real world of espionage.Philip Thompson World
Episodes
  • Egisto Ott | Austria's Spy Trial Of The Century | dead drop #10

    Egisto Ott | Austria's Spy Trial Of The Century | dead drop #10
    Jan 25 2026

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    A former Austrian intelligence officer stands trial in Vienna, accused of selling encrypted laptops to the FSB, hunting down journalists for the Kremlin, and analysing a Russian state assassination. The Egisto Ott case exposes how Vienna, a city that never stopped being a spy capital, became a launchpad for Russian intelligence operations in the heart of Europe.

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    13 mins
  • The Maduro Snatch | Operation Absolute Resolve And The Downfall Of A Dictator | dead drop #9

    The Maduro Snatch | Operation Absolute Resolve And The Downfall Of A Dictator | dead drop #9
    Jan 21 2026

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    On the night of January 3rd, 2026, U.S. special operators breached the fortified residence of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, fought through his Cuban security detail, and extracted him from the heart of Caracas—all while the city lay in engineered darkness.

    How did they pull off the most audacious political kidnapping in modern history? I break down the intelligence preparation, the massive military deception that hid the strike force in plain sight, the CIA source inside Maduro's inner circle, and the cyber-kinetic assault that left Venezuelan defenders blind before the first helicopter crossed the coast.

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    20 mins
  • History Daily | A Cold War Spy Swap & The Zimmerman Telegram

    History Daily | A Cold War Spy Swap & The Zimmerman Telegram
    Jan 10 2026

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    Today is a very special episode where I have the amazing History Daily podcast feature two fascinating episodes on the True Life Spy Stories podcast.

    First up, The Cold War Spy Swap: February 10, 1962. At the height of the Cold War, the United States and the Soviet Union conduct a spy exchange.

    Followed by, The Zimmerman Telegram Pushes America into World War I: February 24th, 1917. The British present the Zimmermann Telegram to US President Woodrow Wilson, an intercepted message that reveals new threats against the United States and persuades the nation to enter World War I.

    History Daily will kindly be featuring an episode from the True Life Spy Stories podcast over on their pod the same day of this upload.
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    38 mins
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