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Spybrary Spy PodcastIs this David McCloskey's Boldest Spy Novel Yet?On this riveting episode of the Spybrary Spy podcast, British political journalist Tim Shipman is once again in conversation with David McCloskey, a former CIA analyst turned novelist, discussing his fourth and most ambitious book yet, The Persian. Departing from his CIA-rooted earlier work, McCloskey dives into the morally murky waters of the Israeli-Iranian shadow war. The novel, a high-stakes standalone thriller, follows a Mossad operation and an Iranian-born dentist-turned-reluctant-spy. They discuss the challenges of writing beyond American intelligence, the process of accessing former Mossad officers for research, the rich culture and contradictions of Iran...
2026-01-2245 min
No Limits: The Thriller PodcastIs David McCloskey the Best Spy Writer Today? — The Persian Spoiler ReviewIs David McCloskey the best spy writer of our generation?In this episode of No Limits: The Thriller Podcast, we deliver a FULL SPOILER review of The Persian by David McCloskey — breaking down the plot, characters, themes, and real-world intelligence tradecraft behind one of today’s most talked-about espionage novels.Drawing on McCloskey’s CIA background, The Persian pushes modern spy fiction toward deeper realism and moral complexity. We analyze how it compares to classic and contemporary masters of the genre and debate whether McCloskey belongs at the very top of modern espionage writing.⚠️ S...
2026-01-181h 03
KFRM's "On the Front Porch" PodcastOn The Front Porch - David McCloskeyOn The Front Porch - David McCloskey [00:00:00] On The Front Porch - David McCloskey [00:08:39] David McCloskey - Front Porch 2 [00:21:44] David McCloskey - Front Porch 3 [00:33:59] David McCloskey - Front Porch 4See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2026-01-0943 min
The Story'The Influencer' by David McCloskey - The Story on Christmas Day On this special Christmas Day episode we have an exclusive, brand-new story from acclaimed author, and former CIA analyst, David McCloskey. Commissioned for The Sunday Times Review, it's read for us by the author.Before she met Painter, before the CIA came calling, Natalie Perkins had no secrets, only followers, likes, and a hope of online fame. But now, 'retired' from the spotlight and living quietly in Nebraska, Natalie holds a secret that could change everything. When Painter reappears, Natalie is thrust back into a world of espionage and deception. Read by: David...
2025-12-2522 min
The Jack Carr ChannelSecrets, Spies, and The Persian: Inside the Mind of CIA Veteran David McCloskeyToday’s guest is David McCloskey — former CIA analyst, bestselling author, and co-host of the hit podcast The Rest is Classified.
Before becoming a novelist, David served at the Central Intelligence Agency where he wrote for the President’s Daily Brief, testified before Congressional oversight committees, and briefed senior White House officials, ambassadors, and military leaders. He spent years stationed across the Middle East during the Arab Spring and later worked in the CIA’s Counterterrorism Center focused on the conflicts in Syria and Iraq.
David’s acclaimed thrillers — DAMASCUS STAT...
2025-11-121h 13
The Freedom Founders Podcast - Practice Freedom For DentistsStop Building a Business You Don't Want - Vision, Freedom & the Courage to Choose Differently - Shaun McCloskey: Ep #561Two decades ago, Shaun McCloskey (visionary coach and founder of Leadership Boardroom) thought he had it all: A thriving real estate empire, 70-hour work weeks, and the external markers of success. Then he realized he was living his mentor's blueprint, not his own, trapped in a business that consumed his life. His 2007 wake-up call came when he discovered his "successful" mentor was miserable and had lost his family. Within 18 months, Shaun completely transformed using a simple framework he now teaches worldwide. This raw conversation will challenge everything you think you know about success, productivity, and...
2025-11-0736 minThe Freedom Founders Podcast - Practice Freedom For DentistsStop Building a Business You Don't Want - Vision, Freedom & the Courage to Choose Differently - Shaun McCloskey: Ep #561Two decades ago, Shaun McCloskey (visionary coach and founder of Leadership Boardroom) thought he had it all: A thriving real estate empire, 70-hour work weeks, and the external markers of success. Then he realized he was living his mentor's blueprint, not his own, trapped in a business that consumed his life. His 2007 wake-up call came when he discovered his "successful" mentor was miserable and had lost his family. Within 18 months, Shaun completely transformed using a simple framework he now teaches worldwide. This raw conversation will challenge everything you think you know about success, productivity, and...
2025-11-0736 min
True Spies: Espionage | Investigation | Crime | Murder | Detective | PoliticsTrue Spies Debriefs: David McCloskey On His Life After EspionageTrue Spies producer Morgan Childs joins former CIA analyst, author and podcast host David McCloskey for a deep dive into his post-Agency career, and what he's learned along the way.
David McCloskey's latest novel, The Persian, is out now.
From SPYSCAPE, the home of secrets. A Cup And Nuzzle production. Series producer: Joe Foley. Produced by Morgan Childs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2025-11-0431 minKFRM's "On the Front Porch" PodcastOn The Front Porch - David McCloskey On The Front Porch - David McCloskey [00:00:00] On The Front Porch - David McCloskey [00:08:41] David McCloskey - Front Porch 2 [00:21:45] David McCloskey - Front Porch 3 [00:33:49] David McCloskey - Front Porch 4See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-10-3143 min
NPR's Book of the Day'The Persian' is a spy thriller written by former CIA analyst David McCloskeyDavid McCloskey keeps writing spy thrillers – and the plots keep coming true. In the opening of his latest novel The Persian, Israel has just launched a surprise attack on Iran. But the author says he had already finished writing by the time conflict broke out between the two nations earlier this year. In today’s episode, McCloskey speaks with NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly about working at the intersection of reality and fiction, and having his work reviewed by the CIA.To listen to Book of the Day sponsor-free and support NPR's book coverage, sign up for Book o...
2025-10-1509 min
Cover Stories: Spies, Books & EntertainmentDavid McCloskey: Secrets of a NovelistDavid McCloskey, former CIA Analyst turned novelist is out with his fourth book, The Persian, about an Iranian dentist who is recruited by Mossad to take on a dangerous mission inside Iran. Cover Stories Host Suzanne Kelly digs in on how McCloskey's real-life Intelligence background fueled his latest novel, and discovers a few of McCloskey's own secrets along the way.
2025-10-0940 minCover Stories: Spies, Books & EntertainmentDavid McCloskey: Secrets of a NovelistDavid McCloskey, former CIA Analyst turned novelist is out with his fourth book, The Persian, about an Iranian dentist who is recruited by Mossad to take on a dangerous mission inside Iran. Cover Stories Host Suzanne Kelly digs in on how McCloskey's real-life Intelligence background fueled his latest novel, and discovers a few of McCloskey's own secrets along the way.
2025-10-0940 min
Seize the YayDavid McCloskey // From the CIA to The Rest is Classified...It has been an absolute delight to see how many of you share in my passion for espionage or intelligence stories and to hear that you enjoyed our last episode with a real-life Australian spy. One of the most common follow up questions from you has been my top recommendations for spy books, TV shows or podcasts and, funnily enough, my own current favourite podcast was also the one our ASIO Intelligence Officer mentioned as hers. Since its launch late last year, I have not only binged every episode of The Rest Is Classified but signed up t...
2025-08-0657 min
Book Off!David McCloskey and Paul VidichBestselling spy novelists, David McCloskey and Paul Vidich, join Joe Haddow for a good ole fashioned booking off!As well as discussing their new novels ('The Seventh Floor' and 'The Poets Game'), they also share some great book recommendations and talk us through their writing processes.Spy novels are such a great way to learn about world history - and have arguably never been more popular - so we delve a little more into this genre, referencing John Le Carre - and his son, Nick Harkaway, who was a recent Book Off guest...
2025-07-0355 min
Mission ImplausibleFrom Spy to Spy Novelist (with David McCloskey)More of our conversation with CIA analyst turned best-selling spy novelist David McCloskey. He and his old CIA associates, John & Jerry, look at CIA fact vs. fiction and how McCloskey brings their experiences to his stories. Also, some German stuff.
2025-06-2926 minMission ImplausibleAnalysts vs. Operations in The Middle East (with David McCloskey)CIA analyst turned best-selling spy novelist David McCloskey visits with old friends John & Jerry where they look at the CIA and their experiences in The Middle East before, during and after The Arab Spring. With a survey of what's happening in The Middle East currently.
2025-06-2230 min
Biblioteca Sonora López-Tapia and FriendsMOSCÚ X de David McCloskeyLondres es la lavadora del dinero de los jerarcas rusos, incluyendo a Putin, y una bróker conoce sus profundidades; un criador de caballos de carreras en Nuevo México mantiene una antigua relación con la inteligencia norteamericana; un excomandante de la KGB está adquiriendo demasiado poder para el gusto del Kremlin; la hija del jerarca está casada con el banquero ruso de Putin y trabaja en la FSB o antigua KGB; una jefa de estación de la CIA con el extraño nombre de Artemisa Afrodita juega demasiado cerca del fuego y es capaz de muchas cosas, salvo d...
2025-05-1128 min
Earlylands in ConversationEarlylands in Conversation - Episode 2 - Spy Novelist David McCloskeyJoin us for a discussion with Sunday Times bestselling spy novelist and former CIA analyst David McCloskey as we discuss the craft of writing fiction in this time of global disorder.
2025-05-0737 min
C'est à lire, Bernard Poirette205. "Moscou X" de David McCloskey"Moscou X" de David McCloskey publié aux éditions du Seuil dans le label Verso.Nombre de pages : 588Traduit par : Johan-Frédérik Hel Guedj "C'est à lire" est un podcast du journaliste Bernard Poirette. 📚📕🎤 ✉️ contact@BernardPoirette.fr Crédits :Production et réalisation : MUSIC EVENT 🎧Voix off : Peggy BROCHEDesign image : Alicia SHORJIANMusique : "Executive Suite" de Frédéric VITANI [Universal Music] www.BernardPoirette.fr
2025-05-0204 min
The Hangout with David Sciarretta#93 Jim McCloskey's Mission to Free the Wrongly ConvictedSend us a textIn this episode, we hear from Jim McCloskey about the journey that took him from the corporate world to his current work with those who have been wrongly convicted of crimes. McCloskey founded Centurion Ministries, an organization that has "completed 70 releases of men and women who were serving life or death sentences for crimes they did not commit." McCloskey is the author of When Truth is All You Have, and co-wrote Framed: Astonishing True Stories of Wrongful Convictions with John Grisham. Support the showWe are thrilled about the glo...
2025-03-231h 36
No Limits: The Thriller PodcastDavid McCloskey - The Seventh FloorWho's in the mood for a mole hunt!? Chris and Mike break down David McCloskey's third novel - The Seventh Floor.Please subscribe, rate & review using Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcasting platform. You can find us online at ThrillerPod.com and on Twitter or Instagram @ThrillerPodcast.This episode is made possible thanks to our fantastic Patrons! For less than the price of a novel a month, you can help us keep the show going and get access to exclusive content and signed book giveaways! Become a Patron today at Patreon.com/ThrillerPod
2025-03-051h 03
The Sunday Session with Francesca RudkinEpisode 9: David McCloskey, Morgana O'Reilly and Jake BaileyIn the first 2025 edition of Great Chats with Francesca Rudkin, former CIA analyst turned thriller writer David McCloskey talks his third book and how he captures CIA life. New Zealand's own Morgana O'Reilly is a cast member on The White Lotus and tells Francesca what it was like on set and what audiences should expect from the hit show's third season. And Jake Bailey captured the nation's attention when he was at high school with a cancer diagnosis. He's beaten the disease and has become a speaker on the international scene and talked his new book...
2025-02-2647 min
Great Chats with Francesca RudkinEpisode 9: David McCloskey, Morgana O'Reilly and Jake BaileyIn the first 2025 edition of Great Chats with Francesca Rudkin, former CIA analyst turned thriller writer David McCloskey talks his third book and how he captures CIA life. New Zealand's own Morgana O'Reilly is a cast member on The White Lotus and tells Francesca what it was like on set and what audiences should expect from the hit show's third season. And Jake Bailey captured the nation's attention when he was at high school with a cancer diagnosis. He's beaten the disease and has become a speaker on the international scene and talked his new book...
2025-02-2647 min
Best of BusinessDavid McCloskey: former CIA agent hopes Donald Trump's planned changes won't impact its core missionA former CIA agent is cautiously optimistic Donald Trump's plans for the agency won't affect its core mission. The US President has extended buyout offers to the entire agency, which would see employees take some benefits like extended pa, in exchange for agreeing to resign. Former agent and author David McCloskey, says he's hopeful the headlines are more smoke than fire. He says agents he worked with under the first Trump administration would say there was almost no disruption in that time. "The CIA just kind of runs and there's bluster...
2025-02-0917 minThe Sunday Session with Francesca RudkinDavid McCloskey: former CIA agent hopes Donald Trump's planned changes won't impact its core missionA former CIA agent is cautiously optimistic Donald Trump's plans for the agency won't affect its core mission. The US President has extended buyout offers to the entire agency, which would see employees take some benefits like extended pa, in exchange for agreeing to resign. Former agent and author David McCloskey, says he's hopeful the headlines are more smoke than fire. He says agents he worked with under the first Trump administration would say there was almost no disruption in that time. "The CIA just kind of runs and there's bluster...
2025-02-0917 min
Mark McCloskey On Fire on NewsTalkSTLThe J6 Hostages Are Being Released -David Moerschel, Oath Keeper, J6 Prisoner is GuestMark McCloskey On Fire
Sunday Evenings: 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
This week's Guest: David Moerschel, Oath Keeper, J6 Prisoner
Mark was born and raised in the St. Louis Missouri suburb of Webster Groves, a lifelong Republican, and ardent anti-communist. He attended St. Louis Country Day School where he was captain of the wrestling team and President of the Student Council. He graduated magna cum laude from Southern Methodist University with degrees in Psychology, Sociology, and Criminal Justice.
He went on to receive his law degree from SMU as well and has spent the la...
2025-02-0349 min
The Ryan Tubridy ShowFerdia Lennon takes us back to ancient times, Tim Campbell gets us excited about the new series of The Apprentice, and there's secrets and subterfuge with David McCloskey!This week, Ryan had the pleasure of chatting to Dublin-raised author Ferdia Lennon about his new book, Glorious Exploits. Tim Campbell got us excited about the new series of The Apprentice, and former CIA analyst David McCloskey shared secrets from his new novel; The Seventh Floor! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-01-3129 min
SpyMastersThe Seventh Floor, with David McCloskeyWriter and journalist Antonia Senior interviews bestselling author David McCloskey about his latest novel, 'The Seventh Floor.' The conversation delves into the intricacies of espionage, the brutal realities of interrogation, and the complex relationships between characters in the world of intelligence. McCloskey shares insights from his experience as a former CIA analyst, exploring themes of friendship, betrayal, and the moral dilemmas faced by those in the intelligence community. Buy the book: https://amzn.eu/d/36LWTuMDavid McCloskey, The Seventh Floor, CIA, espionage...
2025-01-3042 min
Spybrary Spy PodcastThe Rest is Classified's David McCloskey on The Seventh Floor with Tim Shipman🔎 "Most mole hunts end in an unsatisfying fashion…" – David McCloskey Former CIA analyst-turned-bestselling spy novelist and The Rest is Classified Podcast Host David McCloskey returns to Spybrary for an illuminating conversation with journalist and espionage fan The Sunday Times' Chief Political Commentator Tim Shipman. From Langley's shadowy corridors to the gator-infested wilds of Florida, McCloskey's latest thriller, The Seventh Floor, delivers a modern-day mole hunt infused with betrayal, thrills and intrigue. They discuss McCloskey's journey from a promising debut author to an international expert on espionage, his new podcast 'The Rest Is Classified', and his r...
2025-01-2955 min
Thriller 101How to Write an Opening Chapter that Keeps Readers Reading with Author David McCloskeySend me a Text Message!Storyteller's Society WaitlistLeslie Conner's EpisodeConnect with DavidFind David on InstagramIn this episode, we’re joined by David McCloskey, a former CIA analyst and author of the thrillers The Seventh Floor, Moscow X, and Damascus Station. David brings a wealth of real-world experience into his fiction, and today, we’ll explore how his background as a CIA agent has shaped his writing. You’ll will learn how to blend real-world expertise with gripping fiction, we’ll also dive deep into character development, and master pacing a...
2025-01-2225 min
The Artful Periscope – The Nimble Art of StorytellingEpisode 93 How Many Threads Lead Us Down the Path of Duplicity? Author Jeffrey Archer and David McCloskeyHow many threads lead us down the path of duplicity? On this week’s episode of The Artful Periscope, Larry welcomes international bestseller Jeffrey Archer to discuss An Eye for an Eye, the latest in the William Warwick series. Together, Larry and Jeffrey explore the novel’s themes of art forgery and historical intrigue, including a Rembrandt copy and Thomas Jefferson’s original copy of the Declaration of Independence. Jeffrey also shares his disciplined writing process, insights on translating stories for a global audience, and the evolution of Warwick’s character arc across the series.
After th...
2025-01-171h 03
The Thriller ZoneFrom CIA to Novelist: David McCloskey & The Art of EspionageFrom CIA to Novelist: David McCloskey & The Art of EspionageOn today’s 208th episode of The Thriller Zone, host David Temple welcomes back former CIA analyst and author David McCloskey to discuss his latest thriller, The Seventh Floor. The conversation explores the intersection of social media and author branding, the development of McCloskey's protagonist Artemis Proctor, and the balance between authenticity and storytelling in espionage thrillers. McCloskey shares insights into the challenges of writing a series and the evolving nature of his characters, emphasizing the importance of engaging narratives over strict adherence to r...
2024-12-0957 min
The Team HouseWTF is Happening in Syria? w/ former CIA Syria Analyst David McCloskey | EYES ON PODCASTToday we're joined by former CIA analyst and author David McCloskey to break down wtf is happening in Syria.Find David here:⬇️https://www.davidmccloskeybooks.com/Subscribe to the new EYES ON YouTube channel.⬇️https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJytcQbSOEKLGyhNwkqpd3ASupport the show on Patreon:⬇️https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouseFind Jason here ⬇️https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-lyons-666873316?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_apphttps://bsky.app/profile/bgsilverback73.bsky.socialFind Andy Milburn here:⬇️https://twitter...
2024-12-0454 min
Radio Free GalisteoFormer CIA Analyst David McCloskey Speaks About His New Book: The Seventh FloorRadio Free Galisteo's John Shannon Interviews CIA analyst turned spy thriller novelist, David McCloskey who has just released his third novel- THE SEVENTH FLOOR. McCloskey is a former CIA analyst and consultant at McKinsey & Company. While at the CIA, he wrote regularly for the President’s Daily Brief, and delivered classified testimony to Congressional oversight committees. He also has worked in CIA field stations across the Middle East. During his time at McKinsey, David advised national security, aerospace, and transportation clients on a range of strategic and operational issues. The Seventh Floor explores the nature of friendship in...
2024-12-0327 min
Back in AmericaFormer CIA Analyst to Bestselling Author: David McCloskey on Espionage, Writing, and America’s IdentityCia analyst interview with Host Stan Berteloot welcomes David McCloskey, a former CIA analyst and bestselling author. They discuss David's career in intelligence, focusing on geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.David shares insights on current conflicts involving Israel, Lebanon, and Iran.The role of intelligence services in global crises is explored.They delve into the challenges of understanding the world through both personal and professional experiences.David's transition from CIA officer to writing thrillers like The 7th Floor and Damascus Station is examined.The conversation explores how David's experiences shaped his novels and how writing became a...
2024-11-1730 min
The Stuph File Program#0793: David McCloskey; Burt Kearns; & Andrew Fazekas
The Stuph File Program
Featuring David McCloskey, author of The Seventh Floor; Burt Kearns, author of Shemp!: A Biography Of The Three Stooges’ Shemp Howard, The Face Of Film Comedy; & science writer Andrew Fazekas, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky and National Geographic’s Stargazer Atlas: The Ultimate Guide To The Night Sky
2024-10-2758 min
Above Average IntelligenceA Chat With "Poet Laureate" of the CIA Ops Office Cadre, David McCloskey“Everyday is a three legged stool of fear, joy and self-loathing:” our favorite espionage author David McCloskey (Twitter: @mccloskeybooks) joins Marc to discuss his new book “The Seventh Floor” and the painful yet rewarding process of writing a best selling novel. Plus, CIA pranks, friendships forged in training, tradecraft that is (almost) real, and more on our favorite case officer, Artemis Proctor. And finally, woe to David’s Cleveland Indians. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-10-2353 min
The DSR NetworkAAI: A Chat With "Poet Laureate" of the CIA Ops Office Cadre, David McCloskey“Everyday is a three legged stool of fear, joy and self-loathing:” our favorite espionage author David McCloskey (Twitter: @mccloskeybooks) joins Marc to discuss his new book “The Seventh Floor” and the painful yet rewarding process of writing a best selling novel. Plus, CIA pranks, friendships forged in training, tradecraft that is (almost) real, and more on our favorite case officer, Artemis Proctor. And finally, woe to David’s Cleveland Indians. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-10-2353 min
The Team HouseFormer CIA Analyst on Counterintelligence | David McCloskey | Ep. 305Support the show here:⬇️https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouseDavid McCloskey is the author of The Seventh Floor, Moscow X, and Damascus Station. He is a former CIA analyst and former consultant at McKinsey & Company. While at the CIA, he wrote regularly for the President’s Daily Brief, delivered classified testimony to Congressional oversight committees, and briefed senior White House officials, Ambassadors, military officials, and Arab royalty. He worked in CIA field stations across the Middle East throughout the Arab Spring and conducted a rotation in the Counterterrorism Center focused on the jihad in Syria and Iraq.
2024-10-221h 33
C'est à lire, Bernard Poirette176. "Mission Damas" de David McCloskey"Mission Damas" de David McCloskey publié dans le Label VERSO aux éditions du Seuil. "C'est à lire" est un podcast du journaliste Bernard Poirette. 📚📕🎤 ✉️ contact@BernardPoirette.fr Crédits :Production et réalisation : MUSIC EVENT 🎧Voix off : Peggy BROCHEDesign image : Alicia SHORJIANMusique : "Executive Suite" de Frédéric VITANI [Universal Music] www.BernardPoirette.fr © Bernard Poirette / MUSIC EVENT 2024Hébergé par Ausha. Visit...
2024-10-1104 min
Sirens | A Southern True Crime PodcastSouthern Noir Book Club | David McCloskey, Author & Former CIA Analyst - The Seventh FloorToday, Raven speaks with David McCloskey, a former CIA Analyst and author of "The Seventh Floor. " We discuss some myths surrounding the CIA - are polygraphs junk science? What actually is a CIA Agent? Is there burnout in the CIA?- as well as writing and his books.Get "The Seventh Floor" at https://amzn.to/480SzAj David's Facebook page David's Website Advocacy. Investigation. Education. Storytelling.If you appreciate what I do, here are a few ways to support Sirens and help true crime stories reach more ears:Rate...
2024-10-0849 minMark McCloskey On Fire on NewsTalkSTLMark McCloskey On Fire-10-06-24-PODCAST-Kamala Will Continue War LustKamala Will Continue War Lust
Mark McCloskey On Fire
Sunday Evenings: 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Guest: Candidate CA, U.S. Representative David Cerpa
Mark was born and raised in the St. Louis Missouri suburb of Webster Groves, a lifelong Republican, and ardent anti-communist. He attended St. Louis Country Day School where he was captain of the wrestling team and President of the Student Council. He graduated magna cum laude from Southern Methodist University with degrees in Psychology, Sociology, and Criminal Justice.
He went on to receive his law degree from SMU as...
2024-10-0749 min
Listen to New Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Legal & PoliticalThe Seventh Floor: A Novel by David McCloskeyPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/812614 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Seventh Floor: A Novel Author: David McCloskey Narrator: Sharon Freedman Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 15 hours 8 minutes Release date: October 1, 2024 Genres: Legal & Political Publisher's Summary: Six CIA officers. Dear friends and cherished enemies. For a quarter century they have stolen other people's secrets. Now they must steal each other's. A Russian arrives in Singapore with a secret to sell. When the Russian is killed and Sam Joseph, the CIA officer dispatched for the meet, goes missing, operational chief Artemis Procter is made a scapegoat for the disaster and...
2024-10-0130 min
Listen to New Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Legal & PoliticalThe Seventh Floor: A Novel by David McCloskeyPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/812614to listen full audiobooks.
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Author: David McCloskey
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Six CIA officers. Dear friends and cherished enemies. For a quarter century they have stolen other people's secrets. Now they must steal each other's. A Russian arrives in Singapore with a secret to sell. When the Russian is killed and Sam Joseph, the CIA officer dispatched for the meet, goes missing, operational chief Artemis Procter is made a scapegoat for the disaster and run...
2024-10-013h 08
Get Best Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, EspionageThe Seventh Floor: A Novel by David McCloskeyPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/812614 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Seventh Floor: A Novel Author: David McCloskey Narrator: Sharon Freedman Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 15 hours 8 minutes Release date: October 1, 2024 Genres: Espionage Publisher's Summary: Six CIA officers. Dear friends and cherished enemies. For a quarter century they have stolen other people's secrets. Now they must steal each other's. A Russian arrives in Singapore with a secret to sell. When the Russian is killed and Sam Joseph, the CIA officer dispatched for the meet, goes missing, operational chief Artemis Procter is made a scapegoat for the disaster and run...
2024-10-0130 minGet Best Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, EspionageThe Seventh Floor: A Novel by David McCloskeyPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/812614to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Seventh Floor: A Novel
Author: David McCloskey
Narrator: Sharon Freedman
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 15 hours 8 minutes
Release date: October 1, 2024
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Publisher's Summary:
Six CIA officers. Dear friends and cherished enemies. For a quarter century they have stolen other people's secrets. Now they must steal each other's. A Russian arrives in Singapore with a secret to sell. When the Russian is killed and Sam Joseph, the CIA officer dispatched for the meet, goes missing, operational chief Artemis Procter is made a scapegoat for the disaster and run out...
2024-10-013h 08
Legal 123s with ByrdAdattoLIVE Special: Communicate Like a CIA Analyst with David McCloskeyIn this special live recording, Brad and Michael sit down with former CIA Analyst and author David McCloskey. David offers a glimpse into his career in the CIA and shares the communication techniques he learned along the way. Tune in for a conversation on how the art of communication and storytelling can enhance your daily life—at work and at home. Learn more about David McCloskey and his other books: https://www.davidmccloskeybooks.com/ Watch full episodes of our podcast on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@byrdadatto Visit our website http://www.byrdad...
2024-09-1141 min
Start An Must-Listen Full Audiobook And Elevate Your Mindset.[Spanish] - Estación Damasco by David MccloskeyPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/793557to listen full audiobooks.
Title: [Spanish] - Estación Damasco
Author: David Mccloskey
Narrator: Santiago Maurig
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 18 hours 24 minutes
Release date: June 27, 2024
Genres: Espionage
Publisher's Summary:
«La mejor novela de espionaje que he leído nunca». General David Petraeus, ex director de la CIA. «Un thriller sobresaliente». Financial Times Siria arde en llamas. Asediado por las protestas populares en las calles, el sanguinario dictador Bachar el Asad responde con una violencia cada vez mayor, que incluye, se sospecha, el uso de armas químicas. La CIA manda a su agente Sam Joseph...
2024-06-276h 24Unlock This Game-Changing Full Audiobook — Perfect Right Now.[Spanish] - Estación Damasco by David MccloskeyPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/793557to listen full audiobooks.
Title: [Spanish] - Estación Damasco
Author: David Mccloskey
Narrator: Santiago Maurig
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 18 hours 24 minutes
Release date: June 27, 2024
Genres: Legal & Political
Publisher's Summary:
«La mejor novela de espionaje que he leído nunca». General David Petraeus, ex director de la CIA. «Un thriller sobresaliente». Financial Times Siria arde en llamas. Asediado por las protestas populares en las calles, el sanguinario dictador Bachar el Asad responde con una violencia cada vez mayor, que incluye, se sospecha, el uso de armas químicas. La CIA manda a su agente Sam Jos...
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Title: [Spanish] - Estación Damasco
Author: David Mccloskey
Narrator: Santiago Maurig
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 18 hours 24 minutes
Release date: June 27, 2024
Genres: Westerns & War
Publisher's Summary:
«La mejor novela de espionaje que he leído nunca». General David Petraeus, ex director de la CIA. «Un thriller sobresaliente». Financial Times Siria arde en llamas. Asediado por las protestas populares en las calles, el sanguinario dictador Bachar el Asad responde con una violencia cada vez mayor, que incluye, se sospecha, el uso de armas químicas. La CIA manda a su agente Sam Jos...
2024-06-276h 24Get Lost in a World of Words, Without Ever Opening a Free Audiobook Thanks, AudiobookEstación Damasco - David MccloskeyEscuche este audio libro completo gratis enhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeTítulo: Estación DamascoAutor: David MccloskeyNarrador: Santiago MaurigFormato: UnabridgedDuración: 18:24:30Idioma: EspañolFecha de publicación: 06-27-2024Editor: Penguin Random House Grupo EditorialCategorías: Fiction & Literature, Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Political Thriller, Espionage, War & MilitaryResumen:«La mejor novela de espionaje que he leído nunca».
General David Petraeus, ex director de la CIA.
«Un thriller sobresaliente».
Financial Times
Siria arde en llamas. Asediado por las protestas populares en las call...
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Title: [Spanish] - Estación Damasco
Author: David Mccloskey
Narrator: Santiago Maurig
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 18 hours 24 minutes
Release date: June 27, 2024
Genres: Legal & Political
Publisher's Summary:
«La mejor novela de espionaje que he leído nunca». General David Petraeus, ex director de la CIA. «Un thriller sobresaliente». Financial Times Siria arde en llamas. Asediado por las protestas populares en las calles, el sanguinario dictador Bachar el Asad responde con una violencia cada vez mayor, que incluye, se sospecha, el uso de armas químicas. La CIA manda a su agente Sam Jos...
2024-06-276h 24
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2024-06-2705 min
Get Best Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Espionage[Spanish] - Estación Damasco by David MccloskeyPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/793557 to listen full audiobooks. Title: [Spanish] - Estación Damasco Author: David Mccloskey Narrator: Santiago Maurig Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 18 hours 24 minutes Release date: June 27, 2024 Genres: Espionage Publisher's Summary: «La mejor novela de espionaje que he leído nunca». General David Petraeus, ex director de la CIA. «Un thriller sobresaliente». Financial Times Siria arde en llamas. Asediado por las protestas populares en las calles, el sanguinario dictador Bachar el Asad responde con una violencia cada vez mayor, que incluye, se sospecha, el uso de armas químicas. La CIA manda a su agente Sam Jos...
2024-06-2705 minGet Best Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Espionage[Spanish] - Estación Damasco by David MccloskeyPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/793557to listen full audiobooks.
Title: [Spanish] - Estación Damasco
Author: David Mccloskey
Narrator: Santiago Maurig
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 18 hours 24 minutes
Release date: June 27, 2024
Genres: Espionage
Publisher's Summary:
«La mejor novela de espionaje que he leído nunca». General David Petraeus, ex director de la CIA. «Un thriller sobresaliente». Financial Times Siria arde en llamas. Asediado por las protestas populares en las calles, el sanguinario dictador Bachar el Asad responde con una violencia cada vez mayor, que incluye, se sospecha, el uso de armas químicas. La CIA manda a su agente Sam Joseph...
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Stream Popular Full Audiobooks in Fiction, Westerns & War[Spanish] - Estación Damasco by David MccloskeyPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/793557 to listen full audiobooks. Title: [Spanish] - Estación Damasco Author: David Mccloskey Narrator: Santiago Maurig Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 18 hours 24 minutes Release date: June 27, 2024 Genres: Westerns & War Publisher's Summary: «La mejor novela de espionaje que he leído nunca». General David Petraeus, ex director de la CIA. «Un thriller sobresaliente». Financial Times Siria arde en llamas. Asediado por las protestas populares en las calles, el sanguinario dictador Bachar el Asad responde con una violencia cada vez mayor, que incluye, se sospecha, el uso de armas químicas. La CIA manda a su agente...
2024-06-2705 min
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The Jeff Crilley ShowDavid McCloskey, Author / Speaker / Ex-CIA Analyst | The Jeff Crilley ShowA doctor and a lawyer walk into a bar. Then there's a third person who happens to be an ex-CIA analyst. Who has the coolest story? I want to be my next guest, David McCloskey, an author, speaker, and ex-CIA analyst.
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SpyMastersMoscow X with David McCloskeyFormer CIA analyst turned bestselling writer David McCloskey joins to talk about his new novel. We talk about storytelling, the nature of modern espionage and how David made the leap from the CIA to novelist.David McCloskey LinksMoscow XDamascus StationDavid on XAntonia Senior LinksAntonia on XEmail Antonia: spymasters@aspectsofhistory.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Crime Time FMDAVID McCLOSKEY In Person With PaulFormer CIA analyst DAVID MCCLOSKEY chats to Paul Burke about his new exhilarating spy thriller MOSCOW X, Russia, Boyars, world views and ubiquitous technological surveillance. MOSCOW X A daring CIA operation threatens chaos in the Kremlin.But can Langley trust the Russian at its center?CIA operatives Sia and Max enter Russia to recruit Vladimir Putin’s moneyman. Sia works for a London firm that conceals the wealth of the super-rich. Max’s family business in Mexico – a CIA front since the 1960s – is a farm that breeds high-end racehors...
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Simon Mayo's Books of the YearDavid McCloskey Q&ADavid McCloskey is an ex-CIA analyst, turned bestselling novelist.
He joined us on the pod last year, to talk about his debut novel 'Damascus Station', but now he's back - quite quickly! - with 'Moscow X'.
On this episode he answers questions about his writing process, favourite authors and who would be at his fantasy dinner party.
2024-01-3114 minSimon Mayo's Books of the YearDavid McCloskeyDavid McCloskey is an Ex-CIA analyst and a bestselling author. He's also finished writing his third novel and has started his fourth. But, he's a nice guy, so we forgive him!
This is David's second appearance on Books Of The Year. In this episode, he talks to Simon and Matt about his latest novel Moscow X, his inspirations, what he can and can't write about, and who advised him on the use of ceiling fans in Cornwall!
2024-01-2436 min
Reader's Corner"Moscow X" By David McCloskeyAn interview with David McCloskey author of the new thriller, Moscow X. The book centers on a daring CIA operation, which targets Putin’s private banker.
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Secrets and Spies Podcast: Espionage | Global Issues | Current AffairsUK release of Moscow X with former CIA analyst David McCloskeyWith the UK release of "Moscow X", we dive into the vault and revisit Matt’s interview with spy novelist and former CIA analyst David McCloskey. David is best known for his critically acclaimed debut, Damascus Station; David returns with his latest thriller, Moscow X. Just as detailed, intricate, and vividly written as Damascus Station, Moscow X is set within the enigmatic layers of Putin’s Russia amidst the backdrop of the Ukraine War, where turmoil, intrigue, and betrayal intertwine in a riveting narrative that will keep you turning the pages. For any fans of the spy genre, this...
2024-01-121h 23
No Limits: The Thriller PodcastDavid McCloskey - Moscow X (Author interview)Mike is joined by David McCloskey to discuss his latest espionage thriller: Moscow X.
Please subscribe, rate & review using Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcasting platform. You can find us online at ThrillerPod.com and on Twitter or Instagram @ThrillerPodcast.
This episode is made possible thanks to our fantastic Patrons! For less than the price of a novel a month, you can help us keep the show going and get access to exclusive content and signed book giveaways! Become a Patron today at Patreon.com/ThrillerPod
2023-12-1152 min
National Security This WeekNational Security This Week with Authors JJ Harrigan, David Bruns, and David McCloskey (National Security Thrillers), 12-6-23Host Jon Olson's guests are noted authors JJ Harrigan, David Bruns, and David McCloskey. They discuss the intersection of national security thriller novels and actual national security challenges and opportunities. JJ Harrigan is former state department Foreign Service Officer and was a political science professor, David Bruns served in submarines and is co-author with Jon Olson for their national security thrillers, and David McCloskey is a former CIA intelligence analyst and also served as a consultant.
2023-12-061h 01
Spybrary Spy PodcastTim Shipman in Conversation with David McCloskey, Author of Moscow X Tim Shipman, the chief political commentator at the Sunday Times, conducts a captivating interview with author David McCloskey on the Spybrary podcast. McCloskey's debut novel, Damascus Station, garnered much excitement among spy thriller readers. Shipman explores how his second book, "Moscow X," measures up. The interview delves into the complexities of modern espionage, as well as themes of betrayal, love, loyalty, and vengeance in the shadow war between the West and Moscow. So what is Moscow X all about, Shane? Discover the thrilling world of espionage in Moscow X...
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No Limits: The Thriller PodcastDavid McCloskey - Damascus StationChris and Mike (FINALLY!) discuss, rate, and review Damascus Station by David McCloskey. Hot take: This is one of Mike's favorite books ever. Period. Just wait for the Scorecard...
Please subscribe, rate & review using Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcasting platform. You can find us online at ThrillerPod.com and on Twitter or Instagram @ThrillerPodcast.
This episode is made possible thanks to our fantastic Patrons! For less than the price of a novel a month, you can help us keep the show going and get access to exclusive content and signed book giveaways! Become a Patron today at Patreon.com/ThrillerPod
2023-11-131h 08
Seay the Future PodcastDavid McCloskey: Espionage NovelistDavid McCloskey is the author of spycraft thrillers "Damascus Station" and the recently released "Moscow X." He is a former CIA analyst and former consultant at McKinsey & Company, and now, a very accomplished author.
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Spybrary Spy PodcastMoscow X by David McCloskey - Spy Book Review!On this episode, Bruce Dravis sends us a quick brush pass review of David McCloskey's Second Novel - Moscow X! Was it a hit or miss for Bruce? Listen in to find out! What do you think of Moscow X? Come and share in our community for spy book enthusiasts - Spybrary. All Welcome
2023-10-2804 min
Kremlin FileDavid McCloskey: Russian Operations in Syria and the USOlga and Mo are joined by David McCloskey, former CIA analyst and expert on the Middle East, author of Damascus Station and Moscow X to talk about Assad's regime in Syria, the protest movement there and how the Assad regime cracked down on the Syria population as well as Russia's role and activities there. In the second half of the conversation, David talks about Russian spying in the US, and his take on Russia's strategy in Ukraine and how to take on the influx of Russian spies on American soil.David's latest, Moscow X...
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David served as a CIA analyst for six years under the Bush and Obama administrations. He worked in the Middle East and at the CIA’s Counterterrorism Center concentrating on Syria and Iraq. He also wrote for the President’s Daily Brief, gave classified testimony to congressional oversight committees, and briefed ambassadors, senior White House officials, military officers, and foreign dignitaries.
David’s first novel, Damascus Station, was published in 2021. It was included in the Financial Times list of best summer boo...
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David’s website - https...
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The Team HouseSyria Deep Dive w/ CIA Analyst Turned Author | David McCloskey | Ep. 234David McCloskey is the author of Damascus Station. He is a former CIA analyst and former consultant at McKinsey & Company. While at the CIA, he wrote regularly for the President’s Daily Brief, delivered classified testimony to Congressional oversight committees, and briefed senior White House officials, Ambassadors, military officials, and Arab royalty. He worked in CIA field stations across the Middle East throughout the Arab Spring and conducted a rotation in the Counterterrorism Center focused on the jihad in Syria and Iraq. During his time at McKinsey, David advised national security, aerospace, and transportation clients on a range of strategic and...
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