Hit and Miss
The channel offers a mix of the good and the bad. Many of the autobiographical stories and explorations are fascinating. Some of the historical retellings tend to be more varied. As an example, relying on a conspiracy theorist like David Talbot to weigh in on the early history of the Cold War seems like a pretty poor choice. 0 stars for the Old Man and the CIA.
J_Page_1517 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 12/21/23
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If you have watched some of the films relating to these stories it makes the story feel more real!!!
damzino/ via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 05/19/20
The stories are interesting and compelling enough without the added (fake) drama the narrator provides. The “What would you do if you were the spy” is a little too much for me, but I’ve enjoyed the first two stories in spite of it. Hoping Ms. Atwell will tone it down a bit in subsequent episodes...Read full review »
JL3366 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 05/08/20
I like this show a lot. Hayley Atwell’s narration can be a bit cheesy sometimes but that doesn’t bother me. I like that she’s there to frame the most dramatic parts of a story. This is good if you are just learning about espionage as they take time to explain more of the jargon that gets glossed...Read full review »
ambernelsonis via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 06/16/20
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