The Agent

By Imperative Entertainment

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Subscribers: 442
Reviews: 5
Episodes: 15


 May 29, 2023

jt
 Mar 22, 2022

WL
 Mar 17, 2022
An outstanding podcast. I binged it all in one day


 Dec 7, 2021
I've heard his story on a previous podcast but love how much detail there is in this one

Chris
 Nov 23, 2021
This podcast blows my ever-lovin' mind! Keep it up!

Description

2022 Webby Award Honoree, Podcast Documentary Limited Series and Specials. The Agent is the remarkable true story of Jack Barsky, the longest-surviving known member of the KGB illegals program operated during the height of the Cold War. Barsky hid in plain sight in America for 10 years, all the while leading dual lives on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean. On one fateful day, he was confronted with an impossible choice. The Agent is a production of Imperative Entertainment in association with Windjoy and is created, written, produced and edited by Jason Hoch. Narration by Alden Ehrenreich. Executive Producers are Jason Hoch, Jack Barsky and Alden Ehrenreich. Original score by Jasha Klebe. Sound engineering and additional editing by Shaine Freeman. 

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Cover Up: Ministry of Secrets
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Cover Up is a series of investigative stories that take us on a journey into a world of subterfuge and secrecy - a world where the truth is concealed under a blanket of lies. From corrupt individuals to clandestine institutions, Cover Up exposes deceit, deception and the abuse of power.   Season one uncovers the story of The Ministry of Secrets, one of the great unsolved mysteries of the Cold War. At its heart is a missing person — a wartime hero and international celebrity. But that’s just the starting point. It involves the royal family, MI6, the CIA and the KGB. There’s conspiracies. And lies. This story is so sensitive, so secret - that the truth is being withheld for 100 years, until 2057. Presenter Giles Milton and producer Sarah Peters are on a quest to find out why… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 06, 2023
Special Preview Episode: Elizabeth the First. The Taylor Burton Show
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Here’s your special preview episode of the new series Elizabeth the First – about the remarkable life of Elizabeth Taylor. In our preview, Elizabeth Taylor meets Richard Burton on the set of Cleopatra. And the rest is Hollywood History. Headline News says ‘I love Elizabeth the First’ and the Toronto Star says the podcast is ‘sumptuously produced’. Find out what all the buzz is about by listening to the full series right now: https://link.chtbl.com/elizabeththefirst Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 23, 2022
The Man with Many Faces | Chapter 12
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You can go home again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 10, 2022
Brother, My Brother | Chapter 11
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A lifetime of secrets finally revealed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 03, 2022
No Way Out | Chapter 10
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The FBI closes in on Jack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 27, 2021
Walls | Chapter 9
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Jack makes the biggest decision of his life, but at what cost? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 20, 2021
The Choice | Chapter 8
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Jack is confronted with an impossible choice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 13, 2021
The Rising Tide | Chapter 7
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An undercover agent goes back to college. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 06, 2021
Bright Lights | Chapter 6
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Jack Barsky arrives in New York City, hiding in plain sight amongst the millions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 04, 2021
My Name is... | Chapter 5
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Albrecht heads West on his first and very dangerous mission. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 03, 2021
Belly of the Beast | Chapter 4
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Albrecht learns the craft of an agent while with the KGB in Moscow. But where is this all going? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 02, 2021
The Dance | Chapter 3
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Just as Albrecht finds love, Moscow comes calling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 01, 2021
The Mission | Chapter 2
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Albrecht must decide on his future path. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 31, 2021
Code Red | Chapter 1
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On his way to the subway one morning, Jack Barsky receives a signal from the Center. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 30, 2021
The Agent | Trailer
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The Agent is the remarkable true story of Jack Barsky, the longest-surviving known member of the KGB illegals program operated during the height of the Cold War. Barsky hid in plain sight in America for 10 years, all the while leading dual lives on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean. On one fateful day, he was confronted with an impossible choice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 29, 2021