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SPYCRAFT 101

SPYCRAFT 101

By: Justin Black
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  • 253. The Plot Against Trotsky with Josh Ireland
    Jun 22 2026

    Today Justin talks with Josh Ireland. Josh has a master's degree in history from the University of York. After graduating, he worked as an editor at Headline and Quercus, two of Great Britain's leading publishing companies. Josh has ghostwritten numerous books for A-list celebrities, sports stars, politicians, oligarchs, and adventurers, including five Sunday Times bestsellers. He's also the author of two previous nonfiction titles under his own name. Josh is here todY to discuss his third and newest book,The Death of Trotsky: The True Story of the Plot to Kill Stalin's Greatest Enemy which is available now from Penguin Random House.

    Connect with Josh: joshireland.co.uk Twitter/X: @JoshJohnIreland Check out the book, The Death of Trotsky, here. https://a.co/d/08n7PeB3

    Connect with Spycraft 101: Get Justin’s latest book, Murder, Intrigue, and Conspiracy: Stories from the Cold War and Beyond, here. spycraft101.com IG: @spycraft101 Shop: shop.spycraft101.com Substack: spycraft101.substack.com Patreon: Spycraft 101 Find Justin’s first book, Spyshots: Volume One, here. Check out Justin’s second book, Covert Arms, here. Download the free eBook, The Clandestine Operative’s Sidearm of Choice, here.

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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • 252. Unearthing War Crimes and Mass Graves Through Geospatial Intelligence with Sam McKnight
    Jun 15 2026

    Today Justin sits down with Sam McKnight. Sam is a graduate student at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland. He's also the founder and director of Khthon, a non-governmental organization that uses open source intelligence, satellite imagery, and digital analysis to document war crimes and locate mass graves in conflict zones. Sam founded Khthon in 2022, and since then, it has grown to include more than 100 volunteers dedicated to uncovering and reporting mass graves. He's here to discuss Khthon’s work worldwide, their successes, and their plans for the future.

    Connect with Sam and Khthon: khthon.org Substack: McKnight Reports IG: @khthonorg IG: @mcknight.reports

    Connect with Spycraft 101:
    Get Justin’s latest book, Murder, Intrigue, and Conspiracy: Stories from the Cold War and Beyond, here.
    spycraft101.com
    IG: @spycraft101
    Shop: shop.spycraft101.com
    Substack: spycraft101.substack.com
    Patreon: Spycraft 101
    Find Justin’s first book, Spyshots: Volume One, here.
    Check out Justin’s second book, Covert Arms, here.
    Download the free eBook, The Clandestine Operative’s Sidearm of Choice, here.

    Kruschiki
    The best surplus military goods delivered right to your door. Use code SPYCRAFT101 for 10% off!
    https://kruschiki.com/


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    42 mins
  • 251. Unveiling Gladio: Cold War Secrets and Italian Intelligence with Niccolò Petrelli
    Jun 8 2026

    Today Justin sits down with Dr. Niccolò Petrelli. Niccolò is a research scholar at the Center for International and Strategic Studies at LUISS in Rome, Italy. He earned his Bachelor's degree in Political Science, his Master's degree in International Relations, and his PhD in Political Science, all from Roma Tre University. He has also published many papers and journal articles on counterterrorism, counterinsurgency, and intelligence matters. He's here to discuss the relationship between US and Italian intelligence during the Cold War, and in particular, the Gladio operation, which armed, trained, and funded personnel intended to operate behind enemy lines in the event that World War III broke out in Europe. The Gladio teams were also suspected of being employed to suppress communism in Italy.

    Connect with Niccolò:
    LinkedIn: Niccolò Petrelli

    Connect with Spycraft 101:
    Get Justin’s latest book, Murder, Intrigue, and Conspiracy: Stories from the Cold War and Beyond, here.
    spycraft101.com
    IG: @spycraft101
    Shop: shop.spycraft101.com
    Substack: spycraft101.substack.com
    Patreon: Spycraft 101
    Find Justin’s first book, Spyshots: Volume One, here.
    Check out Justin’s second book, Covert Arms, here.
    Download the free eBook, The Clandestine Operative’s Sidearm of Choice, here.

    Kruschiki
    The best surplus military goods delivered right to your door. Use code SPYCRAFT101 for 10% off!
    https://kruschiki.com/

    Clandestine Laboratories
    Your new favorite fragrance is here. I'm partial to Novochoc.
    https://www.clandestinelaboratories.com/fragrances


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    1 hr and 11 mins
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