21 Best Spy Audio Drama Podcasts

1. True Spies: Espionage | Investigation | Crime | Murder | Detective | Politics

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True Spies takes you inside the world's greatest espionage and detective operations. Our hosts Hayley Atwell, Vanessa Kirby, Sophia Di Martino, Daisy Ridley and Rhiannon Neads talk to the real spies behind the missions. What do they know? What are their skills? And what would you do in their position? We explore and investigate real life thrillers, mysteries and crimes - stories that prove truth is stranger than fiction! These stories cover lies, murder, theft, sex, drugs and rock 'n roll...MORE Hosts Hayley Atwell, Vanessa Kirby, Sophia Di Martino, Daisy Ridley, Rhiannon Neads
Producer/Network SPYSCAPE
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2. Mission Rejected

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The story of the world's most secret agents...the backups. For the first time in his career, Special Agent Chet Phillips has discovered that he can choose NOT to accept a mission! That means there's no choice but to send in the 'B Team': A nervous pencil pusher promoted to the field, a computer hacker working off her sentence, a fading former sitcom star and a recently reassigned White House intern. A full cast comedy audio adventure with a new episode debuting each month!MORE Hosts Pete Barry, J. Michael DeAngelis, John P. Dowgin
Producer/Network The Porch Room Network
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 273Facebook 282Instagram 566 Avg Length 49 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

3. The Great Detectives Present the Man Called X (Old Time Radio)

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Before there was James Bond, I Spy , or Danger Man , there was The Man Called X . The Man Called X began during the latter part of World War II as the founding of the O.S.S. sparked public interest in espionage, spies, and secret missions. The series outlasted the war and starred Herbert Marshall as the Man Called X (aka Ken Thurston) traveling the world to troubleshoot threats to peace, the security of the U.S., and the world into the 1950s...MORE Producer/Network Adam's Old Time Radio
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 11 Avg Length 36 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

4. The Mystery Frequency | Audio Drama Radio

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Turn your dial to find the frequency of the past. Where the classic stories of Suspense, Sci-fi, Thrillers, and Mysteries are found waiting to be heard once again. There's more to Old time radio then just detectives, and you'll find a variety of those stories here, in their original form where each episode takes you to another place or time. But only when you find The Mystery Frequency.MORE Producer/Network The Mystery Frequency
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 45 Avg Length 172 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

5. The Spy Who

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These are stories you were never meant to hear. The invisible but vital work of the world's intelligence services: secret operatives playing to very different rules. The Spy Who, hosted by Indira Varma and Raza Jaffrey, takes you deep inside that shadow world to meet spies who risked everything in the national interest or, sometimes, their own.Listen to The Spy Who ad-free on Wondery in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/the-spy-who now. MORE Hosts Indira Varma, Raza Jaffrey
Producer/Network Wondery
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 1.4K Avg Length 33 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

6. The Concierge

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Murder, Mayhem and Maple Syrup. A full cast audio drama about near-future Canadian Spies and Assassins. Written, Directed and Produced by senior Video Game Developers including Mary Kirby, Sylvia Feketekuty and Sarah Hayward.MORE Producer/Network North Mist Studios
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7. Behind the Throne

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Frank Spalding, a young diplomat, becomes entangled in a web of political intrigue and global espionage while stationed in Italy. As he navigates the treacherous landscape of international politics, he encounters unexpected twists and turns that challenge his resolve and test his cunning. Will he find a way to survive the machinations that threaten not only his career but also the stability of nations?MORE Email ****@adfreesounds.com
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8. Emperors Candlesticks

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In a thrilling tale of espionage and intrigue, a group of Russian anarchists kidnaps a prince in Vienna, setting off a series of unexpected consequences. As the Cardinal dOrsay prepares to transport hollow candlesticks from the Emperor to Princess Marionoff in St. Petersburg, two spies seize the opportunity to use them as secret message carriers into Russia. One is a passionate young idealist entangled in the conspiracy against the prince, while the other is the captivating Madame Demidoff, a cunning agent of the Tsar...MORE Email ****@adfreesounds.com
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9. Zeppelins Passenger

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The Zeppelin's Passenger weaves a gripping tale of German espionage set against the backdrop of World War I in England. In the seemingly inconsequential village of Dreymarsh, residents stumble upon an observation car from a German zeppelin and a mysterious Homburg hat, igniting a thrilling mystery. The plot thickens when Mr. Hamar Lessingham, an enigmatic Englishman, arrives at the home of Sir Henry Cranston, carrying letters from Major Richard Halstead, a British prisoner of war. Halstead's sister, Phillipa, and his fiancée, Helen, are desperate for news of Richard's fate...MORE Email ****@adfreesounds.com
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10. Seduce and Extract

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Seduce & Extract presents gripping spy stories centered on honey pot operations and the art of deception. Each episode delves into the dangerous world of intelligence, where men and women are seduced, manipulated, and ultimately turned into assets for the opposing side. These tales expose the human vulnerabilities behind espionage—and the price of betrayal.These stories are written, produced, and owned by Greer Publishing, LLCThis content is protected under copyright law. Unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution is strictly prohibited.MORE Estimated listeners
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11. A Man Called X - Old Time Audio

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Follow the exploits of a suave operative as he tackles international intrigue and espionage. His missions take him across the globe, confronting threats with wit and determination.
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12. A Man Called X - Golden Radio

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Follow the exploits of a suave operative as he tackles international intrigue and espionage. His missions take him across the globe, confronting threats with wit and determination.
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13. The Thirty-Nine Steps

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The Thirty-Nine Steps by John Buchan is a thrilling tale of espionage, adventure, and survival set on the brink of World War I. When Richard Hannay, a Scottish expatriate, encounters Franklin Scudder—a freelance spy with knowledge of a deadly conspiracy—his life takes a dangerous turn. Scudder's sudden murder thrusts Hannay into a desperate race for his life as he becomes the target of both the police and a sinister spy ring...MORE Producer/Network Audio Pitara
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14. In The President's Service

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The world at war, thousands of miles away...but is the home front really safe?Follow the adventures of Helen Meeker, a special agent working for President Franklin Roosevelt to fight against Nazi espionage on American soil during World War II. Helen and her team must face an enemy that seems to lurk in every corner of the United States -- armed with diabolical technology, ruthless schemes, and a determination to overthrow all that is good. Armed with the support of a president and the dedication of her friends and family, Helen must stem the tide of evil before time runs out.....MORE Producer/Network Mike Messner
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 2 Avg Length 26 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

15. HAVANA SYNDROME

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From the award-winning creator of 'Kalila Stormfire's Economical Magick Services' comes a new spy thriller audio drama and alternative reality game: HAVANA SYNDROME. Moving around the world, the Menendez siblings only really had each other. Now out of college and out of the globetrotting lifestyle, Dimitri (the baby) is happy to settle into some form of stability near his parents in Florida. Guadalupe (the middle child) is happily married and living only a little bit abroad in Canada...MORE Producer/Network Stormfire Productions
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Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 24 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

16. The Divide

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THE DIVIDE is a 12-part spy thriller from Definitely Human, releasing weekly from October 2025 to January 2026. Paul Wilder used to be a spy, but he's put that life behind him. Now, three years after he 'retired', he meets a woman with an offer he's not allowed to refuse. Across the UK of 1964, Wilder must unravel a web of corruption, before it unravels him... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.MORE Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.5/5 Avg Length 24 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

17. Somewhere in France

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Captain Henri Ravignac thought he had married a Frenchwoman when he wed Marie Gessler, but the truth is far more complex—Marie is actually German. Her fluency in French and deep understanding of the culture make her an ideal spy. Seizing the first chance, she betrays Captain Ravignac, stealing crucial documents that position her perfectly for espionage as World War I looms. Armed with the papers of Countess dAurillac, she ventures behind enemy lines, fully aware that the life of a spy is fraught with danger and uncertainty... - Summary by CarolinMORE Email ****@adfreesounds.com
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18. Signal Lost - Espionage Thriller

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In Washington DC, power flows through information.But what happens when the most sensitive military intelligence in the world... ends up on the wrong phone?One morning, national security reporter Eliza Morgan receives a notification. She's been added to a chat she was never meant to see.Operation Sandstorm. Yemen. Coordinates. Weapons payloads. American lives on the line...MORE Email ****@gmail.com
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19. I Spy

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Delve into a thrilling narrative set amidst the perilous times of war. I Spy unravels a German espionage plot with a mission to steal two invaluable American inventions critical for warfare. One, a revolutionary camera capable of capturing a complete map of the country from an airship. Two, an innovative process to create glass armor - a fusion of mica and glass that resists Mauser bullets. The story unfolds in the heart of Washington, D.C., where everyone has secrets to hide. Each chapter takes unexpected turns, culminating in a jaw-dropping finale...MORE Email ****@adfreesounds.com
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20. Pager Protocol

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In a world of smartphones and quantum computing, the fate of nations rests on technology from the past. Caloroga Shark Media presents a new podcast, 'Pager Protocol'. A 10-part espionage thriller that will change the way audiences see the world. As an unusually large shipment of pagers makes its way to Lebanon, CIA analyst Sarah Miller grows suspicious. Meanwhile, in Tel Aviv, Mossad director Amos Ben-David sets a daring plan in motion. Agent Eli Cohen is tasked with a mission that could determine the fate of Israel and reshape the entire Middle East...MORE Producer/Network Caloroga Shark Media
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Apple Rating 3.4/5Apple Reviews 15 Avg Length 11 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

21. Atlas Awakens: The Audio Files

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Step into the shadows of the Cold War in Atlas Awakens: The Audio Files — a gripping serialized podcast that brings the espionage thriller Atlas Awakens to life, one chapter at a time. Set during the volatile final months before the fall of the Berlin Wall, this immersive audio drama follows Jimmy Hart, a U.S. Air Force signals specialist drawn into a hidden war of intelligence, betrayal, and rogue agendas. As NATO scrambles to dismantle Soviet sleeper cells, a deeper conspiracy threatens to ignite a conflict that could upend the fragile peace between East and West...MORE Estimated listeners
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