The Agent
The Agent
Imperative Entertainment
Show overview
The Agent has been publishing since 2021, and across the 2 years since has built a catalogue of 15 episodes, alongside 1 trailer or bonus episode. That works out to roughly 9 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a roughly quarterly cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 38 min and 43 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. Roughly 27% of episodes carry an explicit flag from the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Society & Culture show.
The catalogue appears to be on hiatus or wound down — the most recent episode landed 3.2 years ago, with no new episodes in over a year. The busiest year was 2021, with 11 episodes published. Published by Imperative Entertainment.
From the publisher
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.
Latest Episodes
Cover Up: Ministry of Secrets
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 — a wartime hero and international celebrity. But that’s just the starting point. It involves the royal family, MI6, the CIA and the KGB. There’s conspiracies. And lies. This story is so sensitive, so secret - that the truth is being withheld for 100 years, until 2057. Presenter Giles Milton and producer Sarah Peters are on a quest to find out why… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Special Preview Episode: Elizabeth the First. The Taylor Burton Show
EHere’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: https://link.chtbl.com/elizabeththefirst Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S1 Ep 12The Man with Many Faces | Chapter 12
EYou can go home again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S1 Ep 11Brother, My Brother | Chapter 11
A lifetime of secrets finally revealed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S1 Ep 10No Way Out | Chapter 10
EThe FBI closes in on Jack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S1 Ep 9Walls | Chapter 9
Jack makes the biggest decision of his life, but at what cost? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S1 Ep 8The Choice | Chapter 8
Jack is confronted with an impossible choice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S1 Ep 7The Rising Tide | Chapter 7
EAn undercover agent goes back to college. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S1 Ep 6Bright Lights | Chapter 6
Jack Barsky arrives in New York City, hiding in plain sight amongst the millions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S1 Ep 5My Name is... | Chapter 5
Albrecht heads West on his first and very dangerous mission. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S1 Ep 4Belly of the Beast | Chapter 4
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
S1 Ep 3The Dance | Chapter 3
Just as Albrecht finds love, Moscow comes calling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S1 Ep 2The Mission | Chapter 2
Albrecht must decide on his future path. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S1 Ep 1Code Red | Chapter 1
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
The Agent | Trailer
trailerThe 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