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Professor Tim Willasey-Wilsey is author of The Spy and the Devil. We spoke about the remarkable subject of his book, Baron Bill de Ropp and the story of Britain's secret operations against Nazi Germany in the 1930s.Check out our Bookshop.org affiliate site behindthelines and please sign up for my substack at arthursnell.substack.com and/or follow me on Bluesky@snellarthur.bsky.social. You can sometimes find me on other podcasts - most often Disorder which I am involved with in partnership with RUSI, the Royal United Services Institute, the world's oldest think tank. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode, Professor Tim Willasey-Wilsey, Visiting Professor at the Department of War Studies, joins Dr Huw Dylan, Reader in Intelligence Studies and International Security, to delve into Tim's new book, The Spy and the Devil: The Untold Story of the MI6 Agent Who Penetrated Hitler's Inner Circle. They discuss the remarkable story of Baron William de Ropp—MI6's key source inside Nazi Germany in the 1930s. Tim shares how de Ropp, a little-known Baltic German aristocrat, became responsible for over 70% of British intelligence reporting on Nazi Germany before World War II. Fluent in four languages and able to move through elite German circles undetected, de Ropp developed close ties with senior Nazis like Alfred Rosenberg—and even secured face time with Adolf Hitler himself. Tim and Huw explore how de Ropp's intelligence work marked a turning point for MI6, transforming it from a low-level, tactical service into a strategic intelligence agency. They also explore the risks of improvisational espionage, the moral ambiguities of cultivating Nazi contacts, and how the agency learned—often painfully—how to run a new kind of agent.
Are you ready to make more confident bull-buying decisions that truly move your ranch forward? In this episode, Shaye Wanner visits with Marty Ropp of Allied Genetic Resources to discuss how commercial cow-calf producers can leverage genomics through the Right Bull program to select bulls that align with their goals and cows. Marty shares how precision mating, large-effect genes, and genomic compatibility are revolutionizing herd improvement—saving time, reducing risk, and increasing uniformity and profitability. Whether you're buying one bull or managing hundreds, this episode will help you understand how to turn genetics into ROI. What You'll Learn: The biggest risks and missed opportunities in bull selection How the Right Bull program matches bulls to your cow herd What “large-effect genes” are and why they matter How both small and large producers can benefit What it costs to get started—and why it pays off Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro & Marty Ropp's background 01:45 – Why Marty bet on the beef industry 03:50 – Top risks in bull selection 05:30 – Defining goals for genetic selection 06:40 – How the Right Bull program works 11:20 – What large-effect genes mean for your herd 13:30 – Example of bull ranking and results 17:35 – How Right Bull is different from other programs 19:30 – Costs and return on investment 23:30 – Seedstock provider involvement and response 26:30 – Who this program is best suited for 28:15 – Breed flexibility & customization 31:45 – Marty's reflections on his early career 33:10 – Final thoughts & how to connect
Ropp admits defeat on this sports take.
Ropp has to take an L! A college football QB steps in it. Juan Soto hate time. Did Baltimore mess up this draft?
Ropp is officially in his 50's!
The boys dive into a bunch of topics to start the show. YouTube is King of podcasts. What are the best ballparks in the MLB? Ropp has to take an L. A college football QB steps in it! Enjoy the Club!
Ropp the Casbah; Blazers & Ayton agree to buyout; The opposite of Mamba Mentality; What's up with Jerami Grant?
Ropp the Casbah; Blazers & Ayton agree to buy out; Mamba mentality might be dead; Jerami Grant; Blazers remembered for non-basketball reasons; Stock Watch; In The News; Twitter algorithms; Steelers-Dolphins trade; NBA free agency; Impressive athletic things; The Club Hour
Coming in hot; CP3 to the Blazers?; RJ Barrett to the Blazers? Assembling an all new Blazers roster; Suke's first Bi-Mart experience; In The News; Tendy Fingers; Ropp becomes SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey; Joey Harrington's swear word story and meat rankings draft; The Club Hour
And, apparently a battle with Nurse Nice as well...
Mel Blanc; The Karen Read verdict; Ropp's snake problem
Ropp is high T now! Day 1 of the US Open was awesome! Who has the best QB room in college football. ITN: Thank you firemen and firewomen! Who has the best new QB/WR duo? Enjoy the Club!
2025.06.13 – 2.15 PM Sydney Ropp
Ropp is high T now. The second segment got a bit weird. Are the Thunder in trouble? Day 1 of the US Open was awesome!
Ropp's wife upset about Bill Walton's stuff being for sale; "I just wanted to call and say goodnight"; Isaac's preview for the US Open at Oakmont; The quietest retirements in sports
Ropp has a favorite, and it's NOT Rory or Scottie...
US Open & Triathlon Week; Beavs headed back to Omaha; The House Settlement; The NBA Finals might be 'meh'; One of the best tennis matches ever; Stock Watch; In The News; Bill Walton's mementos; "I just wanted to call and say goodnight"; Ropp previews US Open at Oakmont; Quiet sports retirements; The Club Hour
Ropp's new 2013 Subaru; The French Open; Food Shame; Stefon Diggs likes to party; Most embarrassing Ducks moment?; A 300k watch; In The News!; The Pacers are awesome; MLB standings look-in; The Savannah Bananas are drawing better than MLB teams; Harlem Globetrotters nuggets; The Club Hour
Suke's girlfriend ignores Ropp; Re-naming the French Open; Shame eating old food; Stefon Diggs likes to party
Everyone is mad about automatic qualifiers; Ropp channels Greg Sankey; In The News
Channeling his inner Greg Sankey
How did Ropp get a big bottle of whiskey?
Ropp returns; The Knicks choke; Blazers earn honors; 100 Days to Oregon Football; In The News; Chick-Fil-A; The Pac-12; Ratings slump buster; Scottie Scheffler; The Club Hour
The boys talk about music and the greatness that is James Taylor. Ropp and Suke get excited for some local concerts. How did Bill end up on that famous video?
Ropp returns; Knicks choke to Pacers; Blazers earn All-NBA honors
Ropp's reality TV reviews; College Football Crackpipe; In The News!
An American Pope; Another first round winner cashes; What's wrong with the Celtics?; Bad Moon Out; Ropp's Reality TV reviews; College Football Crackpipe; In The News; Advanced Husbandry; The future of play-calling in football; Start, bench, cut; Hot mic audio; The Club Hour
Tim Willasey-Wilsey comes on Spymasters to talk about the life and espionage career of Baron Bill de Ropp, a spy who infiltrated the Nazi Party during the rise of Adolf Hitler. The discussion covers his early life, his motivations for espionage, his complex relationships with key figures in the Nazi regime, and the challenges he faced as a spy. The conversation also delves into the historical context of the Baltic Germans, the dynamics of British intelligence during the interwar period, and the implications of de Ropp's reports on the perception of Nazi Germany within the British government. Bill de Ropp was a key figure in MI6's early espionage efforts. His linguistic skills allowed him to blend into various societies. de Ropp's loyalty shifted from Germany to Britain during WWI. He played a significant role in monitoring the Nazi Party's rise. His relationship with Alfred Rosenberg was pivotal for intelligence gathering. His first meeting with Hitler was fraught with tension. Buy the book: https://amzn.eu/d/ixv4x6i Keywords: Baron Bill de Ropp, MI6, Nazi Party, espionage, intelligence, history, World War II, Lithuania, Hitler, British intelligence Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hot Flag talk to start the show. Steph Curry is out with a grade 1 hamstring strain. The Warriors had an unlikely hero in game one of their series with the Timberwolves. Ropp has a new favorite song.
Did Channing Frye block Ropp's number?; Heartbreaking injuries and derailed eras; The Belichick Escort Captor Honeypot Conspiracy
The Karen Read Trial & Documentary; Australian twins finish each other's sentences; Ropp's old man take validated
In this episode, Christian von der Ropp joins us for a deep dive into the 12-year effort to connect St Helena via submarine cable, the rise of LEO satellite networks, and how infrastructure and policy intersect to bring modern internet to the world's most remote regions.
The boys love gambling on golf. Luka returns to Dallas. Geno doesn't get enough love. Ropp has an issue with mock draft experts. ITN: the lottery is getting more expensive. How do the Blazers compare to other teams in different sports leagues? Enjoy the Club!
Geno doesn't get enough love. Ropp has an issue with mock draft experts. ITN: the lottery is going to cost more and weather talk!
Ropp has a good point!
Ropp lost a close bet! Will Wade has a refreshing approach to his coaching decisions. Will it finally get crazy on Saturday? ITN featuring Hot Florida gambling tips. The Hot 5 at 5. What is your first sports memory? Florida blows the cover! Enjoy a Club Hour that gets off the rails.
They didn't leave after all!
Ropp lost a close one. Will Wade has a refreshing perspective. Some old school college basketball scandals. Not a lot of craziness so far.
We're live from Ilani; Basketball schools vs. football schools; Cinderella is here; Suke celebrates BYU win, Isaac braces for KU impact; The anit-Jayhawk spite bet; Michigan's creepy former OC indicted; In The News; Hot 5 at 5; Why you can't and won't bet on college sports in Oregon; Ropp is on full tilt as the KU games starts; The Club Hour
Hot 5 at 5; College betting won't be coming to Oregon any time soon; Do you remember that?; We've lost Ropp
Ropp has a gambling adversary
We're live from Ilani Sportsbook & Casino; Football schools vs. basketball schools; We might already have our Cinderella; Ropp braces for KU's game
Ropp learns that Ortner has a beard. The 4 Nations hockey tournament was/is awesome! Can the NBA All-Star game be fixed? Are All-Star games a thing of the past.
Airplane etiquette debate, plus the scammers are coming for Ropp
The Hot 5 at 5! Is Luka really sad? Did the Mavs really move on from Luka because of his weight? Will gets Ropp mad about Kansas basketball.
Ropp returns from Vegas; Who we're betting in the Super Bowl; Justin Tucker is in trouble; Dan Campbell with long hair, smoking a cigarette
Ropp is back; Justin Tucker is in trouble; Long-haired, smoking Dan Campbell; Super Bowl marriage proposals; Tonya Harding; In The News; Hot 5 at 5; Can Adam Silver save the NBA?; What are the Blazers doing?; The Club Hour
It's always a pleasure when Dr. Cyd Rop visits the Virtual Alexandria. She'll focus on profound sections of her new book, A Simple Explanation of the Gnostic Gospel. Thus, we'll concentrate on Gnostic psychology and its application to overcoming life's challenges. We'll delve into concepts such as memes, karma, and the nature of consciousness, offering insights into the interplay between the Self and the Ego. Find strategies for detaching from negative influences and aligning with the virtues of the divine, as well as the nature of the afterlife. Finally, we'll compare Gnostic thought to the Tibetan Book of the Dead.More on Cyd: https://gnosticinsights.com/business/Get the book: https://amzn.to/40PE0xjStream All Astro Gnosis Conferences for the price of one: https://thegodabovegod.com/replay-sophia/The Gnostic Tarot: https://www.makeplayingcards.com/sell/synkrasisHomepage: https://thegodabovegod.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aeonbyteAB Prime: https://thegodabovegod.com/members/subscription-levels/ Virtual Alexandria Academy: https://thegodabovegod.com/virtual-alexandria-academy/Voice Over services: https://thegodabovegod.com/voice-talent/ Support with donation: https://buy.stripe.com/00g16Q8RK8D93mw288Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/aeon-byte-gnostic-radio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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