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Shane Whaley

London
As seen in: Spybrary Spy Podcast, Purplegate, Apple Podcasts, Daily Express, Libsyn, NextByte1, Tourpreneur Tour Business Podcast
Covers:  Spy Fiction (on page and screen.) Espionage Nonfiction and history. Spy Culture.
Spybrary is the ultimate community for fans of spy thrillers, spy movies/TV and espionage history. Est. 2017

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Shane Whaley, is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of Spybrary. He is a seasoned podcaster and a fervent enthusiast of spy books and espionage history. With a rich background in digital marketing and a passion for storytelling, Shane brings a unique blend of expertise and charisma to his interviews, unravelling the fascinating world of spy fiction and non-fiction. His insightful discussions and engaging style make him a beloved figure among spy genre aficionados.

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Shane Whaley’s Journalist Portfolio

Gary Oldman on Bringing Jackson Lamb to Life - Slow Horses

Gary Oldman on Bringing Jackson Lamb to Life - Slow Horses

Gary Oldman shares the fascinating story of how he was introduced to the character of Jackson Lamb and entere…

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Gary Oldman on Bringing Jackson Lamb to Life - Slow Horses

Gary Oldman on Bringing Jackson Lamb to Life - Slow Horses

Gary Oldman shares the fascinating story of how he was introduced to the character of Jackson Lamb and entere…

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The Quiet Archivist Who Betrayed Moscow - The True Story of Vasili Mitrokhin

The Quiet Archivist Who Betrayed Moscow - The True Story of Vasili Mitrokhin

Shane Whaley interviews The Rest is Classified Co Host Gordon Corera. The Cold War might be over, but its …

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The best five spy books since epic bestseller The Hunt For Red October

The best five spy books since epic bestseller The Hunt For Red October

The Cold War never went away... at least not in fiction. And espionage is having a golden moment among reader…

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Secret Spy Gadget Factory Opened for the First Time - BBC's Stunning Report

Secret Spy Gadget Factory Opened for the First Time - BBC's Stunning Report

Interviewed live on BBC News. In this intriguing news report, the BBC explores a top-secret facility just …

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Articles

Jack Carr’s Cry Havoc — Did This Le Carré Fan Finish It?

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By Shane Whaley
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Jack Carr Cry Havoc Review – Spybrary Rodeo I'm Shane Whaley — a self-confessed “guile over guns” spy fiction reader who has always preferred le Carré's slow burn spy novels to military firefights. So what happens when a Le Carré fan picks up a 550-page Vietnam War action thriller by a former Navy SEAL? Welcome to the Spybrary Rodeo — the brand new format where I pick up a book outside my comfort zone, give it a fair crack, and tell you exactly how many pages I stayed on for.
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The Dark Truth About the Cambridge Five | Stalin’s Apostles with Antonia Senior

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By Shane Whaley
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Stalin's Apostles The Cambridge Five and the Making of the Soviet Empire with Antonia Senior and Shane Whaley If you think you already know the Cambridge Five story, think again. In this episode of Spybrary, Shane Whaley is joined by journalist and author Antonia Senior to discuss her powerful new book, Stalin's Apostles: The Cambridge Five and the Making of the Soviet Empire— a major re-examination of Kim Philby, Donald Maclean, Guy Burgess, Anthony Blunt and John Cairncross.
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She Judges Crime Fiction’s Biggest Prizes — Here Are Her 5 Favourite Spy Books!

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By Shane Whaley
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One of crime fiction's most trusted voices reveals her 5 best spy novels. In our latest Spybrary Dead Drop Five series, crime fiction critic Ayo Onatade makes a passionate case for each one — and her picks may surprise you. Welcome back to the Dead Drop 5 series! In this episode, Spybrary host Shane Whaley is joined by Ayo Onatade — one of the most respected voices in crime and thriller fiction.
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