The Spy Who Loved Me? Oleg Gordievsky

What drives a loyal Soviet insider to risk everything and betray the state? AJ and Kyle trace Oleg Gordievsky’s transformation from a second-generation KGB officer into MI6’s most valued secret asset. From the hidden mechanics of Soviet spy craft to the psychological strain of living a double life, we break down how one man altered the course of Cold War history from within the shadows.Life Inside the KGB: Raised in a loyal Soviet household, Oleg worked his way into the intelligence elite. We learn why the agency required married men for overseas assignments.The Seeds of Disillusionment: Witnessing the construction of the Berlin Wall and the 1968 Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia shattered Oleg's faith in the regime.Badminton & Covert Operations: The tense, early connections in Copenhagen, where MI6 officer, Richard Bromhead, carefully tested and courted Gordievsky to see if he would be team GB.The Spy's Rules: Oleg refused payment from MI6 and established strict boundaries to protect innocent colleagues.Secrets in the Dark: The brush contacts, cryptography, and dead drops that kept Oleg operating undetected under the KGB’s nose.The Escape Plan: The lengths taken to get Oleg to Great Britain, risking his life if he was caught.New episodes every See you NEXT Tuesday!· Listen on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, or your favorite platform.· Contact us:· Email: [email protected]· AJ Knight Novels on Amazon: AJ Books· Webpage: AJ Knight Site· Twitter: @AJKnight3· InstaGram: ajknightauthor· Produced by Whining Dog Productions LLC: [email protected]· TikTok: @wdpllc· Produced by Whining Dog Productions LLC: [email protected]· TikTok: @wdpllc