Podcasts about Enigma

In this gripping episode of the Spybrary Podcast, Adam Brookes sits down with journalist and author Toby Harnden to explore the legacy of his landmark book Bandit Country: The IRA and South Armagh. They dive into the hidden war fought in the rural heartlands of Northern Ireland during the Troubles, spotlighting the extraordinary reach of IRA intelligence and the massive British surveillance effort in response. Toby shares the story behind the book's unexpected reissue 25 years after its release, the shadowy figure of Tom "Slab" Murphy, and the dangerous tightrope journalists walked reporting from IRA strongholds. The conversation then pivots to the CIA, highlighting Harnden's acclaimed book First Casualty and his upcoming work on the Distinguished Intelligence Cross, the CIA's highest honor. Interview with Toby Harden author of Bandit Country Key Topics & Themes: Moral complexity of insurgency and counterinsurgency The reissue and enduring relevance of Bandit Country IRA intelligence structure and infiltration British military and surveillance operations in Northern Ireland The life and mythos of Tom "Slab" Murphy Journalistic risks during the Troubles CIA's post-9/11 mission in Afghanistan Distinguished Intelligence Cross and CIA recognition Timestamps & Segments: 00:00 — Intro & Guest Welcome Adam Brookes introduces Toby Harnden and his career journey from Royal Navy officer to war correspondent. 01:38 — The Revival of Bandit Country Why and how Toby's 1999 book returned to print 25 years later. 05:03 — Entering South Armagh: IRA Heartland A firsthand look at the rural guerrilla battlefield and IRA sniper teams. 08:34 — The Intelligence War How the IRA built an intelligence network using locals and public workers. 12:26 — The British Response Massive surveillance, SAS deployments, and the high-tech watchtowers. 15:56 — Reporting in Hostile Territory Toby recounts the dangers of reporting from Crossmaglen and Republican events. 20:15 — The Enigma of Tom "Slab" Murphy The pig farmer turned IRA chief of staff — smuggler, strategist, and shadow man. 24:24 — International Ties: Libya, PLO & FARC How the IRA networked globally and Murphy's role in Libyan arms deals. 28:00 — Motivation & Identity What really drove South Armagh fighters like Murphy—ideology, identity, or revenge? 30:59 — A History of Resistance The inherited culture of rebellion in South Armagh, going back a century. 33:16 — How Many Were Fighting? A few dozen active fighters in South Armagh vs. the full force of the British state. 38:29 — Lessons for Intelligence Agencies The CIA, MI5 & MI6—what they learned (or didn't) from the Troubles. 42:12 — Inside the CIA: First Casualty Toby's work on CIA's response to 9/11 and the birth of his next book project. 44:36 — The 39: CIA's Silent Heroes The untold stories behind the Distinguished Intelligence Cross. 48:02 — Ordinary Lives, Extraordinary Work Why the CIA's frontline operatives are some of the most remarkable unsung heroes. 51:22 — Closing Thoughts & What's Next Final reflections and teasers for Toby's upcoming book, The 39. Follow Toby Harnden Buy Bandit Country Follow Adam Brookes Join the Spybrary Community  

Episode 654. Bill Hein from Flatiron Recordings join us. Flatiron Recordings is distributing the new Peter Criss solo album. Bill answers some questions about missing download cards, fans still waiting for pre-orders, difficulty finding the record, the lack of streaming and more! Bill also shares many stories from when he started Greenworld Distribution and Enigma […]

Hour 2: Royals Pitching Confidence Meter, The Enigma That is Darryn Peterson, One Word, UMKC AD Brandon Martin full 2674 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:37:09 +0000 1CGXTH8dYegErt1lVENAVF1m65rb8lwZ nfl,mlb,kansas city chiefs,kansas city royals,sports Fescoe & Dusty nfl,mlb,kansas city chiefs,kansas city royals,sports Hour 2: Royals Pitching Confidence Meter, The Enigma That is Darryn Peterson, One Word, UMKC AD Brandon Martin Fescoe in the Morning. One guy is a KU grad.   The other is on the KU football broadcast team,  but their loyalty doesn't stop there as these guys  are huge fans of Kansas City sports and the people  of Kansas City who make it the great city it is.   Start your morning with us at 5:58am!   2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Sports False

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These Experienced Hunters Went MISSING Under Strange CircumstancesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

WEIRD Crimes, Disappearances, Legends, and MORE From WashingtonBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

National Park MYSTERIES Compilation #2 with Steve StocktonBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

The Legend of the GHOST BLIMPBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

OREGON: WEIRD Crimes, Disappearances, Legends, and MOREBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

Land of the LOST - with Steve StocktonBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

Early Morning Missing Persons Compilation with Steve StocktonBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

Strangest Wilderness Disappearances with Steve StocktonBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

The Strange Disappearance of David GimelfarbBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

The Bizarre Disappearance of Mekayla BaliBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

Mount Baldy - Strange DisappearancesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

Mysteries and Disappearances from the BENNINGTON TRIANGLEBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

Late Night Creepy Cases Marathon with Steve Stockton - Sleep Snooze Relax Slumber InsomniaBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

The STRANGE Disappearance of Carla Beth AndersonBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

When BEARS Attack in the WildBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

50 Legends from the APPALACHIAN TRAILBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

Strange NEW Disappearance on Mount Shasta in CaliforniaBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

Strange Missing Cases Evening Stream with Steve StocktonBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

By Request: Nostalgic Halloween Special with Steve StocktonBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

Stefanie Carlstedt is a Human Design Business Coach who helps entrepreneurs build businesses that actually fit who they are, not who the online world tells them to be. After building and losing a six-figure business by following one-size-fits-all strategies, Stef was forced to confront a hard truth: success with self abandonment isn't sustainable. Through Human Design, she discovered why burnout, inconsistency, and frustration weren't personal failures, but signs she was operating against her natural design. Now, Stef helps business owners uncover how they're uniquely wired to lead, market, make decisions, and grow in a way that feels clear, sustainable, and deeply personal. Her work bridges strategy and self-trust, helping entrepreneurs stop copying roadmaps and start building businesses that evolve with them. Stef is known for cutting through the noise with honesty, compassion, and practical insight, reminding entrepreneurs that the path is rarely linear and that the most powerful businesses are built from within. Find Stef Online: https://stefcarlstedt.com/hdreport (FREE GIFT) https://www.instagram.com/stefaniecarlstedt/ If you're enjoying Entrepreneur's Enigma, please give me a review on the podcast directory of your choice. The show is on all of them and these reviews really help others find the show. iTunes: https://gmwd.us/itunes Podchaser: https://gmwd.us/podchaser TrueFans: https://gmwd.us/truefans Also, if you're getting value from the show and want to buy me a coffee, go to the show notes to get the link to get me a coffee to keep me awake, while I work on bringing you more great episodes to your ears. →  https://ko-fi.com/entrepreneursenigma Support me on TrueFans.fm → https://gmwd.us/truefans. Support The Show & Get Merch: https://shop.entrepreneursenigma.com Want to learn from a 15 year veteran? Check out the Podcast Mastery Community: https://www.skool.com/podcast-mastery/about Follow Seth Online: Instagram: https://instagram.com/s3th.me LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethmgoldstein/ Seth On Mastodon: https://indieweb.social/@phillycodehound The Marketing Junto Newsletter: https://MarketingJunto.com Leave The Show A Voicemail: https://podcastfeedback.com/entrepreneursenigma Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Snowy Morning CREEPY Missing Cases Collection with Steve StocktonBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

The Strange Disappearance of Dylan RoundsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

Strange Wilderness Disappearances with Stories of SURVIVALBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

Strange Disappearances from Idyllwild CaliforniaBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

Very Best Subscriber-Picked Missing Cases Collection with Steve StocktonBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

John Canzano talks about the Seahawks-Patriots Super Bowl, the enigma that is Jody Allen, and more. Chris Dudley is running for Oregon Governor, and Josiah Molden's college football recruitment. Subscribe to this podcast. Read JohnCanzano.com

As World War II raged in North Africa, General Erwin Rommel was guided by an uncanny sense of his enemies' plans and weaknesses. In the summer of 1942, he led his Axis army swiftly and terrifyingly toward Alexandria, with the goal of overrunning the entire Middle East. Each step was informed by detailed updates on British positions. The Nazis, somehow, had a source for the Allies' greatest secrets. Yet the Axis powers were not the only ones with intelligence. Brilliant Allied cryptographers worked relentlessly at Bletchley Park, breaking down the extraordinarily complex Nazi code Enigma. From decoded German messages, they discovered that the enemy had a wealth of inside information. On the brink of disaster, a fevered and high-stakes search for the source began. In War of Shadows: Codebreakers, Spies, and the Secret Struggle to Drive the Nazis from the Middle East (Public Affairs, 2021), Gershom Gorenberg tells the cinematic story of the race for information in the North African theater of World War II, set against intrigues that spanned the Middle East. Years in the making, this book is a feat of historical research and storytelling, and a rethinking of the popular narrative of the war. It portrays the conflict not as an inevitable clash of heroes and villains but a spiraling series of failures, accidents, and desperate triumphs that decided the fate of the Middle East and quite possibly the outcome of the war. Gershom Gorenberg is a columnist for the Washington Post and a senior correspondent for the American Prospect, as well as an Adjunct Faculty at Columbia Graduate School of Journalism. Schneur Zalman Newfield is an Assistant Professor of Sociology at Borough of Manhattan Community College, City University of New York, and the author of Degrees of Separation: Identity Formation While Leaving Ultra-Orthodox Judaism (Temple University Press, 2020). Visit him online at ZalmanNewfield.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

As World War II raged in North Africa, General Erwin Rommel was guided by an uncanny sense of his enemies' plans and weaknesses. In the summer of 1942, he led his Axis army swiftly and terrifyingly toward Alexandria, with the goal of overrunning the entire Middle East. Each step was informed by detailed updates on British positions. The Nazis, somehow, had a source for the Allies' greatest secrets. Yet the Axis powers were not the only ones with intelligence. Brilliant Allied cryptographers worked relentlessly at Bletchley Park, breaking down the extraordinarily complex Nazi code Enigma. From decoded German messages, they discovered that the enemy had a wealth of inside information. On the brink of disaster, a fevered and high-stakes search for the source began. In War of Shadows: Codebreakers, Spies, and the Secret Struggle to Drive the Nazis from the Middle East (Public Affairs, 2021), Gershom Gorenberg tells the cinematic story of the race for information in the North African theater of World War II, set against intrigues that spanned the Middle East. Years in the making, this book is a feat of historical research and storytelling, and a rethinking of the popular narrative of the war. It portrays the conflict not as an inevitable clash of heroes and villains but a spiraling series of failures, accidents, and desperate triumphs that decided the fate of the Middle East and quite possibly the outcome of the war. Gershom Gorenberg is a columnist for the Washington Post and a senior correspondent for the American Prospect, as well as an Adjunct Faculty at Columbia Graduate School of Journalism. Schneur Zalman Newfield is an Assistant Professor of Sociology at Borough of Manhattan Community College, City University of New York, and the author of Degrees of Separation: Identity Formation While Leaving Ultra-Orthodox Judaism (Temple University Press, 2020). Visit him online at ZalmanNewfield.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/german-studies

As World War II raged in North Africa, General Erwin Rommel was guided by an uncanny sense of his enemies' plans and weaknesses. In the summer of 1942, he led his Axis army swiftly and terrifyingly toward Alexandria, with the goal of overrunning the entire Middle East. Each step was informed by detailed updates on British positions. The Nazis, somehow, had a source for the Allies' greatest secrets. Yet the Axis powers were not the only ones with intelligence. Brilliant Allied cryptographers worked relentlessly at Bletchley Park, breaking down the extraordinarily complex Nazi code Enigma. From decoded German messages, they discovered that the enemy had a wealth of inside information. On the brink of disaster, a fevered and high-stakes search for the source began. In War of Shadows: Codebreakers, Spies, and the Secret Struggle to Drive the Nazis from the Middle East (Public Affairs, 2021), Gershom Gorenberg tells the cinematic story of the race for information in the North African theater of World War II, set against intrigues that spanned the Middle East. Years in the making, this book is a feat of historical research and storytelling, and a rethinking of the popular narrative of the war. It portrays the conflict not as an inevitable clash of heroes and villains but a spiraling series of failures, accidents, and desperate triumphs that decided the fate of the Middle East and quite possibly the outcome of the war. Gershom Gorenberg is a columnist for the Washington Post and a senior correspondent for the American Prospect, as well as an Adjunct Faculty at Columbia Graduate School of Journalism. Schneur Zalman Newfield is an Assistant Professor of Sociology at Borough of Manhattan Community College, City University of New York, and the author of Degrees of Separation: Identity Formation While Leaving Ultra-Orthodox Judaism (Temple University Press, 2020). Visit him online at ZalmanNewfield.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/middle-eastern-studies

The Disappearance of Steven Van PeltBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

They Disappeared from their Place of Work!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

Snow Day Early Morning Creepy Cases MarathonBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

Snow Storm 2026 All-Day Missing Persons Marathon Part 1Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

They BIZARRE Story of the YUBA COUNTY FIVEBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

The STRANGE Village of MISSING CHILDRENBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

Cases STILL UnsolvedBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

Late Night Missing Person Case Stream with Steve StocktonBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

The Strange Encounter of the DOVER DEMONBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

Cases of Unidentified People Who Were FINALLY Identified!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

STRANGE Stories of the ALASKAN TRIANGLE Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

VANISHED from Myrtle Beach, South CarolinaBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

They Went MISSING in the MOUNTAINSBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

Canadians Who Mysteriously VanishedBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

They VANISHED Only to Strangely REAPPEARBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

UNEXPLAINED Disappearances in National ParksBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

January 2026Rome: the 1930s, and the Italian secret services were having extraordinary success in reading the messages sent by rival countries' diplomats from their embassies in the ‘Eternal City'. With the road to World War Two still ahead, it was a time of significant geo-political tension. The Italian government was learning the secrets of countries such as Britain and France in order to gain an advantage in international affairs. This would continue after Italy joined the war in 1940, with substantial consequences for the campaign in North Africa.In this episode, we will hear how the Italians didn't succeed by using mathematicians or intellectuals, but with a rather more direct approach. David Kenyon, Bletchley Park's Research Historian, joins podcast producer Mark Cotton to reveal more.Our thanks go to Dr Ben Thompson for voicing our historical documents.Image: ©UK in Italy “Old British embassy with flag” CC BY-ND 2.0#BPark, #Bletchleypark, #WW2, #Enigma, #Italy,