Episodes 100
Avg. Duration 30m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (10)
Since Nov 2021
Latest Episode Apr 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Every 2 Weeks
Format
Episodic
Consistency
49%
Hosting
feed.podbean.com

About This Podcast

The Association of Former Intelligence Officers (AFIO) is a non-profit, non-political, educational association for current and former intelligence professionals and supporters of the US Intelligence Community. Part of our mission is to foster an understanding of the important role of intelligence in national security and to nurture student interest in careers across the many US intelligence agencies. To this end, the channel features podcast versions of our AFIO Now episodes - a series of recorded interviews and presentations that features experts, historians, and officers from across the US Intelligence Community who have fascinating stories to tell.

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Recent Episodes

AFIO Now Presents Sean M. Wiswesser

Apr 28, 2026 32m

In this episode, Sean M. Wiswesser, former CIA Operations Officer, discusses his latest book, "Tradecraft, Tactics, and Dirty Tricks: Russian Intelligence and Putin's Secret War". The book explores…

AFIO Now Presents Leon Carroll Jr.

Apr 14, 2026 29m

In this episode, Leon Carroll Jr, former NCIS Special Agent discusses the "Ghosts of Sicily", set for release today April 14, 2026. The book uncovers the true story of the Office of Naval…

AFIO Now Presents Barry Broman

Mar 24, 2026 15m

In this episode, retired CIA Clandestine Service officer and former Marine Barry Broman discusses his 2026 novel The Spy from Golden Valley. This latest historical novel continues the story from…

AFIO Now Presents: Robert Kim Part 2

Jan 20, 2026 37m

Part 2 of the Kim Brothers Interview. In this second episode the author, Robert Kim, and two members of the Kim Brothers family, Art and Richard Kim, talk with AFIO's James Hughes about "Victory in…

AFIO Now Presents: Robert Kim Part 1

Jan 05, 2026 24m

Part one of the AFIO Now interview with author Robert Kim on the Five Kim Brothers. In this episode the author, Robert Kim, and two members of the Kim Brothers family, Art and Richard Kim, talk with…

AFIO Now Presents: Stephen Mercado

Dec 15, 2025 35m

In this episode retired CIA Officer and author, Stephen Mercado, shares insights from his book Japanese Spy Gear and Special Weapons: How Noborito's Scientists and Technicians Served in the Second…

AFIO Now Presents: Alexander Rose PhD

Dec 01, 2025 52m

In this episode Alexander Rose, PhD, renowned author and historian, shares insights from his book Phantom Fleet: The Hunt for Nazi Submarine U-505 and World War II’s Most Daring Heist. The book draws…

AFIO Now Presents: Bruce Henderson

Nov 11, 2025 23m

Author and journalist Bruce Henderson discusses his book Midnight Flyboys: The American Bomber Crews and Allied Secret Agents Who Aided the French Resistance in World War II. The untold story of a…

AFIO Now Presents: Barry Broman

Oct 06, 2025 14m

Author, producer, and photographer Barry Broman on his new novel: The Spy from Sukhumvit Road. The former Marine, CIA Clandestine Service Officer, Station Chief, and Diplomat, discusses this…

AFIO Now Presents: Mark Lowenthal

Sep 22, 2025 22m

Mark M. Lowenthal PhD, Former Dep Asst SecState for Intelligence, discusses his new book, "Vigilance Is Not Enough: A History of United States Intelligence" [Yale Univ Press, May 2025] with AFIO…

AFIO Now Presents: Sheetal Patel

Sep 08, 2025 49m

Sheetal Patel, Former Assistant Director for CIA’s Transnational and Technology Mission Center discusses Counterintelligence and Technology challenges facing the U.S. with AFIO board member, Fran…

AFIO Now Presents: David Robarge PhD

Aug 25, 2025 1h 1m

David Robarge PhD, CIA Chief Historian, on "The History of U.S. Intelligence 1975-2025" with AFIO President, James Hughes. He joined CIA in 1989 and worked as an analyst in the Directorate of…

AFIO Now Presents: Mike Mears

Aug 11, 2025 33m

Mike Mears, former CIA Chief of HR, discusses "Intelligence Community Reform" with AFIO president, James Hughes. The questions discussed are: "Why can't we ever seem to get IC reform right?" "What is…

AFIO Now Presents: David Robarge PhD

Jul 28, 2025 45m

David Robarge PhD, CIA Chief Historian, on "The Soldier-Statesman in the Secret World: George C. Marshall and Intelligence in War and Peace" George C. Marshall is best known as the Allies’ “organizer…

AFIO Now Presents: Norman Roule

Jul 14, 2025 37m

AFIO Now presents a special episode with Norman Roule, former National Intelligence Manager, ODNI; former Division Chief, CIA Operations Officer, Chief of Station. In this AFIO Special Edition…

AFIO Now Presents: Alexander Rose PhD

Jun 23, 2025 20m

Author Alexander Rose PhD discusses his book, "Washington's Spies: The Story of America's First Spy Ring" with AFIO President, James Hughes.  "Fascinating…. tells how the work of the spies proved to…

AFIO Now Presents: Leon Carroll

Jun 09, 2025 33m

Leon Carroll Jr, co-author (with Mark Harmon) on "Ghosts of Panama: A Strongman Out of Control, A Murdered Marine, and the Special Agents Caught in the Middle of an Invasion." The warm relationship…

AFIO Now Presents: Mike Mears

May 26, 2025 42m

Mike Mears, former CIA Chief of HR, on his book Certainty: How Great Bosses Can Change Minds and Drive Innovation. Discover how great leaders draw out the best of human nature. That our Stone Age…

AFIO Now Presents: Joseph Finder

May 12, 2025 11m

Joseph Finder, author and Russian Studies expert discusses his novel, "The Oligarch's Daughter." It is a breakneck thriller that marries the dynastic opulence of Succession with the tense and…

AFIO Now Presents: Nicholas Reynolds

Apr 28, 2025 28m

Nicholas Reynolds PhD discussing his 2022 book "Need to Know: World War II and the Rise of American Intelligence" with AFIO President, James Hughes.  Interview of Tuesday, 4 March 2025. Interviewer…

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AFIO Podcast has published 100 episodes since November 2021, covering topics in Education, Government.

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AFIO Podcast is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 30m.

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