30 Best CIA Podcasts

1. The President's Daily Brief

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Each morning, the President of the United States receives a highly classified briefing on the most important issues facing the country -- The President's Daily Brief. Now you can hear your very own PDB, in the form of a podcast, every morning at 6am Eastern, and every afternoon at 4pm Eastern. You'll get 20 minutes of the most important topics of the day and why you should care, arming you with what you need to know to help solve America's most pressing challenges. Former CIA Operations Officer Mike Baker hosts new episodes daily.MORE Ranking #71 in Spotify Charts (US)
Host Mike Baker
Producer/Network The First
Email ****@thefirsttv.com
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 3KFacebook 806.2KTwitter 95.7KInstagram 102.6K Avg Length 23 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. Mike Force Podcast

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Podcast of veteran, husband, father, and Christian, Mike Glover.
Hosts Mike Glover, Greg Lapin
Producer/Network Greg Lapin
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 2.5KFacebook 3.5KTwitter 171.7KInstagram 435.7K Avg Length 25 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

3. Brainwashed

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Brainwashed investigates the CIA's covert mind control experiments from the Cold War and MKULTRA to the so-called War on Terror. It's the story of how a renowned psychiatrist used his unwitting patients as human guinea pigs at a Montreal hospital, and the ripple effects on survivors, their families, and thousands of other people around the world. It also examines the cultural impact — how the CIA brought LSD to America and inadvertently created counterculture influencers such as author Ken Kesey and poet Allen Ginsberg...MORE Host Michelle Shephard
Producer/Network CBC True Crime
Email ****@frequentflyerfilms.ca
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 856Facebook 917.1KTwitter 11.4KInstagram 29.5K Avg Length 36 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

4. Iron Butterfly

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The first podcast by and for women in the US Intelligence Community, The Iron Butterfly Podcast brings you real stories from women in intelligence.Eighty years ago, Eloise Page joined the Office of Strategic Services, trailblazing a path for what ultimately became the United States Intelligence Community. She rose the ranks from secretary to case officer, defying the norms of her time, and eventually became the first female Chief of Station at CIA. Eloise was known among her colleagues to be a fierce fighter with a core of steel, and she earned the code name 'Iron Butterfly...MORE Producer/Network Iron Butterfly Media
Email ****@ironbutterflymedia.com
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 56 Avg Length 54 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

5. EverydaySpy Podcast

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Hosted by former covert CIA intelligence officers Andrew Bustamante and Jihi Bustamante, the EverydaySpy Podcast gives you practical, powerful spy skills and insights you can use everyday. From parenthood fixes to career shortcuts, business hacks to geopolitical insights, this pod is for you if you are looking for frank, honest, and hilariously relatable truth from two real-world field operatives who have done and seen things they can't talk about (and will never forget).MORE Host Andrew Bustamante
Producer/Network Andrew Bustamante
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 717Facebook 87.9KTwitter 41KInstagram 291.2K Avg Length 20 min Format Short form Since Nov 2018 Get Email Contact

6. The Binge Crimes: Hunting The Bogeyman

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When she's 21, Nicole Earnest-Payte is attacked in her own home. She comes to believe a serial predator has started terrorizing women in Northern California. Officials are skeptical until acclaimed detective Paul Holes finds a clue, kickstarting an extraordinary hunt for a real-life bogeyman, and for Nicole, hope for an end to a long nightmare. Binge all episodes of The Vanishing of Janis Rose, ad-free by subscribing to The Binge. Visit The Binge Crimes on Apple Podcasts and hit 'subscribe' or visit GetTheBinge.com to get access...MORE Hosts Larrison Campbell, Katie Henoch, Leah Henoch, Rob D'Amico, Sean Flynn, Jake Adelstein, Michele McPhee, Steve Fishman, Sam Anderson
Producer/Network The Binge
Email ****@campsidemedia.com
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Apple Rating 4.2/5Apple Reviews 3.4K Avg Length 32 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

7. Two Mikes with Dr Michael Scheuer and Col Mike

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Dr Michael Scheuer & Colonel Mike co-host Two Mikes. This show discusses current events from a Pro-America, Constitutional perspective. These two have guest hosted radio shows for 6 years and are excited to join with like minded people on the new Freedom First Network Dr. Michael Scheuer is a former CIA analyst who ran the Osama bin Laden tracking unit, as well as the author of many books. Colonel Mike is also a former liaison & contractor for many years in South East Asia. He's also an advisor and businessman with many contacts around the globe.MORE Hosts Dr. Michael F. Scheuer, Colonel Mike
Producer/Network Maverick Broadcasting Network
Email ****@reagan.com
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 140 Avg Length 42 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

8. JFK The Enduring Secret

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An in depth tutorial and discussion around the assassination of John F. Kennedy, (JFK) the country's 35th president who was brutally murdered in Dallas Texas on November 22, 1963. The series comprehensively explores the major facts, themes, and events leading up to the assassination in Dealey Plaza and the equally gripping stories surrounding the subsequent investigation. We review key elements of the Warren Commission Report , and the role of the CIA and FBI...MORE Host Jeff Crudele
Producer/Network Jeff Crudele
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 639Twitter 7Instagram 13 Avg Length 26 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

9. That's Enough Outta You!

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We talk history, sports, pop culture, and true crime. We talk about historical figures like JFK, RFK, and MLK. We talk about organized crime like the Italian Mafia, the Irish mob, and Jewish gangsters. We talk about TV series like The Sopranos and Marvel and DC superhero movies. We talk about 'the troubles in Northern Ireland and Colonialism in Africa and the Middle East. We talk about the CIA, the FBI, intelligence operations, and declassified government documents. We talk about Historical events like the Assassinations of the 1960s, the disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa, and Watergate...MORE Host Sean Kane
Producer/Network Sean Kane & Bill Raider
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 38Twitter 1.2KInstagram 1.9K Avg Length 71 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

10. Life of a CISO with Dr. Eric Cole

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The biggest threat to you and this country today is a cyber attack. Are you protected? Find out now with Dr. Eric Cole, former special agent for the CIA and current CEO of Secure Anchor.
Host Dr. Eric Cole
Producer/Network Dr. Eric Cole
Email ****@secure-anchor.com
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 41 Avg Length 33 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

11. CovertAction Bulletin

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CovertAction Bulletin is the official podcast of CovertAction Magazine which began publishing in 1978 as a newsletter called Covert Action Information Bulletin (CAIB) and later as CovertAction Quarterly (CAQ). CAIB was cofounded and copublished by Ellen Ray, William Schaap, and Louis Wolf, along with former CIA agents such as James and Elsie Wilcott, and infamous whistleblower, Philip Agee.The magazine developed a following not as a conspiracy-theory-related publication, but as a source for reliable, consistent, and accurate investigative reporting...MORE Hosts Chris Garaffa, Rachel Hu
Producer/Network CovertAction Magazine
Email ****@covertactionmagazine.com
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.2/5Apple Reviews 19Facebook 2.6KTwitter 17.9KInstagram 643 Avg Length 54 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

12. NatSec Matters

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Formerly known as Intelligence Matters, the NatSec Matters podcast features former senior national security officials Michael Allen, Jeremy Bash, and Andrew Shapiro as they interview top leaders in national security, including intelligence officers, military leaders, and policymakers, on the most critical security challenges of our time. Their interviews offer insights into the world's most pressing problems and assess the effectiveness of U.S. policy responses. They also explore the biographies and careers of individuals who have devoted their lives to protecting our nation, offering listeners a rare glimpse into the inner workings of national security decision-making...MORE Hosts Michael Morell, Andrew Makridis
Producer/Network Beacon Global Strategies LLC
Email ****@bgsdc.com
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 306Facebook 2Twitter 16.9K Avg Length 46 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

13. Straight from the Shoulder

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How might someone who worked at the CIA view what's happening around the world? What can we learn about politics and risk from the intelligence vantage point- past and present? Straight from the Shoulder strives to analyze geopolitical events through the apolitical lens of intelligence officers. The podcast features commentary by Jack Devine, former Acting Deputy Director of Operations at the CIA and President of The Arkin Group in conversation with Julia Stone, former government Intelligence Analyst and Managing Director at The Arkin Group ...MORE Hosts Jack Devine, Julia Stone
Producer/Network The Arkin Group
Email ****@thearkingroup.com
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 28Twitter 1.3KInstagram 943 Avg Length 21 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

14. The Security Guy & CIA Spy PodBroadcast by Robert Siciliano and Peter Warmka

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Cybercrime is one of the fastest-growing security threats in the United States. Building security awareness is more important than ever! Peter Warmka (former CIA Agent) and Robert Siciliano (Security Awareness Expert) launched a cybersecurity podcast. Our mission is to help individuals and organizations protect themselves from hackers, attackers, and their vicious plans! The Security Guy & CIA Spy Podbroadcast will be published bi-monthly and we plan to feature criminal scenarios that can help you avoid predators.MORE Host Robert Siciliano
Email ****@protectnowllc.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 2Facebook 397Twitter 611Instagram 162 Avg Length 29 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

15. Intelligence Matters

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Former acting Director of the CIA Michael Morell speaks with top leaders of the U.S. intelligence community as they reflect on their life, career and the critical roles they play in shaping national security policies. As a central figure in the most significant U.S. counter-terror efforts of the past two decades and a former CIA intelligence analyst, Morell is uniquely skilled at taking industry leading knowledge to make connections that provide deep insight into complex security events helping decode intelligence officials' key priorities and providing perspectives on how to achieve natio..MORE Hosts Michael Morell, Jeremy Bash, Andrew Shapiro
Producer/Network CBS News
Email ****@cbsnews.com
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 3.6KFacebook 1KTwitter 16.9K Avg Length 44 min Format Long form Since Sep 2017 Get Email Contact

16. Glorious Professionals

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In this podcast we explore leadership, service, and the relentless pursuit of excellence. Glorious Professionals is hosted by former Green Beret Jason McCarthy and presented by GORUCK Media. Jason is joined by his wife Emily - a former CIA case officer, and Richard Rice - 30 year Veteran of Army Special Forces.MORE Host Jason McCarthy
Producer/Network GORUCK
Email ****@goruck.com
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 259Facebook 269.2KTwitter 27.3KInstagram 776 Avg Length 66 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

17. Eve Of Eloquence (Exploring Our Reality)

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We explore a documents taken directly from the CIA FOIA website that discusses consciousness, telepathy, our holographic universe, and much more!
Producer/Network Eve of Eloquence
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 2 Avg Length 58 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

18. Conspiracy Theory Or Not? Controlling Minds Since 1952

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Welcome to Conspiracy Theory Or Not?, your deep dive into the world of secrets, shadows, and speculation. This podcast is dedicated to unraveling history's most controversial and mind-bending conspiracy theories, asking tough questions and exploring hidden truths. Whether you're a skeptic or a believer, we take you on a journey through some of the most mysterious events and covert operations ever revealed.In this episode, we explore the dark and mysterious world of MK-Ultra—a top-secret CIA program that ran from the 1950s to the early 1970s...MORE Hosts Peter Fusco, Jolly West
Producer/Network Jolly West
Email ****@protonmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 9Facebook 2.2KTwitter 1.5K Avg Length 71 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

19. Whirlwind: America, Russia & Ukraine

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Written and narrated by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Tim Weiner, Whirlwind: America, Russia & Ukraine examines the ongoing war in Ukraine, the worst war in Europe since WWII, in interviews with decorated, high-ranking CIA veterans who have led the American intelligence war with Russia for decades. These experts explain how Putin laid the groundwork for attacking Ukraine using deception and disinformation, how Russian disinformation has been amplified by American media figures and politicians, and how American political warfare can undermine Putin and the Kremlin...MORE Host Tim Weiner
Producer/Network Audacy
Email ****@cadence13.com
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Apple Rating 4.2/5Apple Reviews 611 Avg Length 43 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

20. CIA Files: True Stories of U.S Intelligence

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We explore the history of the Central Intelligence Agency by telling the stories of the individuals who lived through it. We'll discuss the villains, the victims, and the heroes. We'll uncover the motivations and the ideals of the people who set into motion world-changing events that have steered global politics along the course that has led us to where we are today.MORE Hosts Topher M. Ford, Brandon Givens
Producer/Network Brandon Givens & Topher M. Ford
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 3.6/5Apple Reviews 68Facebook 2.4KTwitter 316Instagram 4.3K Avg Length 53 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

21. EXPRESSIONS

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Welcome to Expressions the podcast that exposes stalking crimes involving the FBI'S COINTELPRO tactics. Targeted Individuals have been selected by the deep state to participate in a CIA torture program. The FBI & DHS Fusion Centers run the global organized stalking program which is designed to destroy a target's life. The FBI outsources the local harassment to community groups such as Infraguard, Citizen Corp, and Neighborhood Watch. TIs are tracked as 'Non Investigative Subjects' so that local police, and ambulances can be instructed not to assist with their 911 calls through FirstNet.comMORE Host Ciara Tavares-Reyes
Producer/Network Ciara Tavares-Reyes
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 7Twitter 120Instagram 1.7K Avg Length 29 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

22. The Langley Files: CIA's Podcast

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You might have heard a thing or two about the CIA, but have you ever heard from the CIA? In the Central Intelligence Agency's first public podcast, you will. Let us be your guides around the corridors of CIA Headquarters in Langley, as you step beyond the Hollywood scripts and shadowed whispers to hear directly from the people serving each day as America's first line of defense. These are their stories. This is The Langley Files.MORE Hosts Dee, Walter
Producer/Network Central Intelligence Agency
Email ****@ucia.gov
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Apple Rating 3.8/5Apple Reviews 1.1KFacebook 1.2MTwitter 3.4MInstagram 948.9K Avg Length 36 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

23. The Infected Trilogy

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The Infected Trilogy is a three-book audio fiction series from #1 New York Times bestselling novelist Scott Sigler. 'Part Stephen King, part Chuck Palahniuk, INFECTED blends science fiction and horror into a pulpy masterpiece of action, terror, and suspense.' James Rollins, New York Times bestselling author of The Judas Strain and Black Order 'INFECTED is a marvel of gonzo, in-your-face, up-to-the-minute terror...MORE Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 785Facebook 24KTwitter 21.8KInstagram 8.9K Avg Length 34 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

24. True CIA Spy Missions | Espionage | Detective | Politics

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Get to know the men and women of the Central Intelligence Agency in this curated collection of True Spies stories. Hosts Hayley Atwell and Vanessa Kirby enter a shadow-world of cunning manipulators, Cold Warriors and cutting-edge gadgetry as we meet the incredible operatives behind some of the Agency's most memorable missions.If you'd like to dig deeper into the world of secrets, and test your own secret intelligence skills, head over to spyscape.com for articles, games, experiences, puzzles and videos. A Cup & Nuzzle production. Series producers: Gemma Newby, Joe Foley. Music: Nick Ryan.MORE Host SPYSCAPE
Producer/Network SPYSCAPE
Email ****@spyscape.com
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 80Facebook 10.9KTwitter 2.8KInstagram 63.3K Avg Length 35 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

25. The Dark Web Vlogs - Join The Ghost on Outrageous Adventures and Explore the Unimaginable

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The Ghost was an agent, for the CIA, but today is an Independent Operative, working on the side of the mysterious and unbelievable. These are some of the most bizarre cases that exist in our world, where help elsewhere is nonexistent or not possible. These jobs are outrageous, mysterious, and unbelievable, from reaching out to other dimensions and worlds, to other beings, as well as the paranormal, CERN, The Vatican, humanoid robots, and inner earth. Lizard People.. Giants, Aliens and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker...MORE Host The Dark Web Vlogs
Producer/Network The Ghost
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 108Twitter 925Instagram 30 Avg Length 49 min Format Long form Since Nov 2018 Get Email Contact

26. The Jabbari Lincoln Files

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A gripping financial technology spy thriller. Produced by a former CIA officer.*****YOU CAN NOW BINGE SEASON 1. SEASON 2 IS FORTHCOMING*****The story: Jabbari Lincoln is the CIA's top financial analyst. He happens to be Muslim. And he's at the top of his professional game when he is unfairly suspected of being disloyal to the United States and gets suspended by the Agency. Dejected and disgraced, he takes on a central bank consulting gig in Nigeria. But as he uncovers a sophisticated cyber financial plot, hidden forces try to eliminate him...MORE Host Yaya Jata Fanusie
Producer/Network Sign Curve Studios
Email ****@signcurvestudios.com
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 160Twitter 33Instagram 8 Avg Length 34 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

27. Daddy and Aiden - Interviews and Stories from the World's Coolest People

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This is a show for curious kids and grown-ups, where we talk to and learn from the world's coolest people.  Here we inspire kids and their parents, and show that anything is possible!  Aiden (4.5) & me a former CIA Operations Officer see the world through a child's endless mind.  We talk with sports stars, CIA spies, Olympians, FBI Special Agents, actors, firefighters, and more!MORE Hosts Aiden Leeds, Jesse Leeds
Producer/Network Daddy and Aiden
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 51Instagram 568 Avg Length 18 min Format Short form Get Email Contact