The Agent

The Agent

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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October 29, 2021 3 mins
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
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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
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October 31, 2021 37 mins
Albrecht must decide on his future path. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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November 1, 2021 37 mins
Just as Albrecht finds love, Moscow comes calling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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November 2, 2021 43 mins
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
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November 3, 2021 40 mins
Albrecht heads West on his first and very dangerous mission. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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November 4, 2021 43 mins
Jack Barsky arrives in New York City, hiding in plain sight amongst the millions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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December 6, 2021 42 mins
An undercover agent goes back to college. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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December 13, 2021 43 mins
Jack is confronted with an impossible choice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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December 20, 2021 40 mins
Jack makes the biggest decision of his life, but at what cost? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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December 27, 2021 40 mins
The FBI closes in on Jack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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January 3, 2022 51 mins
A lifetime of secrets finally revealed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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January 10, 2022 57 mins
You can go home again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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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: htt...
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March 6, 2023 5 mins
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 —...
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