Episodes

  • Absolute Friends by John le Carré Explored Part 1

    Absolute Friends by John le Carré Explored Part 1
    Nov 26 2024
    In this episode we look at John le Carré’s 2003 novel, Absolute Friends. Shane Whaley, host of the Spybrary podcast joins the show to look at We talk about the enigma that is Absolute Friends lead character Ted Mundy. How many trips over the wall does it take to get a gold watch from MI6? […]
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    45 mins
  • Interview – David Eldridge on The Spy Who Came in from the Cold Stage Play

    Interview – David Eldridge on The Spy Who Came in from the Cold Stage Play
    Nov 12 2024
    Donate to #TeamEvie and the Literally Healing program at the Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles. Go to TinyURL.com/giveTE to make a monetary donation to the Literally Healing program or go to TinyURL.com/TeamE24, pick a book and make sure to pick Team Evie as the shipping location. That’s so much for your support. In this episode […]
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    56 mins
  • Interview – Duane & Meredith Swierczynski on #TeamEvie

    Interview – Duane & Meredith Swierczynski on #TeamEvie
    Oct 28 2024
    Donate to #TeamEvie and the Literally Healing program at the Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles. Go to TinyURL.com/giveTE to make a monetary donation to the Literally Healing program or go to TinyURL.com/TeamE24, pick a book and make sure to pick Team Evie as the shipping location. That’s so much for your support. In this episode […]
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    14 mins
  • Interview – Nick Harkaway on Karla’s Choice

    Interview – Nick Harkaway on Karla’s Choice
    Oct 22 2024
    Donate to #TeamEvie and the Literally Healing program at the Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles. Go to TinyURL.com/giveTE to make a monetary donation to the Literally Healing program or go to TinyURL.com/TeamE24, pick a book and make sure to pick Team Evie as the shipping location. That’s so much for your support. In this episode […]
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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • The Honourable Schoolboy by John le Carré Explored Part 3

    The Honourable Schoolboy by John le Carré Explored Part 3
    Oct 14 2024
    In this episode we continue our look at John le Carré’s 1977 novel, The Honourable Schoolboy. Find Part 1 here and Part 2 here. Writer Paul French returns to the show for our epic finale looking at The Honourable Schoolboy. We talk more about the politics of Southeast Asia in the 1970’s, Jeff throws out […]
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    47 mins
  • The Honourable Schoolboy by John le Carré Explored Part 2

    The Honourable Schoolboy by John le Carré Explored Part 2
    Sep 30 2024
    In this episode we continue our look at John le Carré’s 1977 novel, The Honourable Schoolboy. Find Part 1 here. Writer Paul French returns to the show to share his extensive knowledge of China and Hong Kong. We talk about the political background surrounding China and the UK when THS was written, the Ko brothers, […]
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    Less than 1 minute
  • The Honourable Schoolboy by John le Carré Explored Part 1

    The Honourable Schoolboy by John le Carré Explored Part 1
    Sep 17 2024
    In this episode we begin our look at John le Carré’s 1977 novel, The Honourable Schoolboy. I’m pleased to welcome writer Paul French to the show. Paul has extensive knowledge of China and Hong Kong and is the perfect person to discuss this particular novel. We talk about where le Carré got his ideas for […]
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    41 mins
  • After le Carré: Jonathan Ray on Sarah Gainham

    After le Carré: Jonathan Ray on Sarah Gainham
    Sep 2 2024
    Part 1 can be found here. Part 2 can be found here. We delve into the fascinating life of the enigmatic author Sarah Gainham, also known as Rachel Ames, with her godson Jonathan Ray, a drinks editor for The Spectator. We explore Rachel’s mysterious persona, her connections with spies and diplomats, and her life as […]
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    56 mins