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Sergei The Spy
Sergei The Spy
Sergei The Spy
Tuesday 17th August 2021
Follow a thrilling Cold War chase between an ASIO officer and a KGB spy in Sydney, with tales of addiction and activism woven in.
25 minutes
Engaging
Informative
Thrilling
Raw
Thought-provoking
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Get the buttons here!Sergei the Spy: A Real-Life Cold War Adventure
A cold-war thriller, set on the streets of Sydney. Our hero, a man only recently promoted from the ASIO mail room to spy-catcher, finds that chasing a KGB operative doesn’t always follow a James Bond-type script.
Picture this: the streets of Sydney during the Cold War, where espionage isn't as glamorous as the movies make it seem. In this gripping episode of 'Days Like These', we meet a newly promoted ASIO officer who finds himself on the trail of a KGB operative. Our hero, fresh from the mail room, quickly learns that real-life spy work is a far cry from James Bond's world.
Instead of high-speed chases and fancy gadgets, he faces the gritty reality of counter-surveillance and intelligence gathering. The episode dives deep into the tactics used by both sides, painting a vivid picture of the tense cat-and-mouse game that unfolded in the shadows of Sydney. But the intrigue doesn't stop there. This episode also introduces us to Jane Rowe, a journalist turned activist who battled heroin addiction amidst her fight against societal pressures.
Her story is interwoven with the mysterious disappearance of Juanita Nielsen, an anti-development campaigner whose fate remains unsolved. Through interviews with witnesses and new evidence, the podcast unravels layers of mystery and activism, leaving listeners on the edge of their seats. 'Days Like These' masterfully blends tales of espionage, addiction, and activism into a single episode that promises to captivate and inspire.
Perfect for those who love true stories with a twist, this episode is a rollercoaster of emotions and revelations.