The goal hanger is to launch “The Rest Is Classified,” a podcast series that explores the secret world of espionage, espionage, and covert operations.
The show is hosted by two experts: David McCloskey, a former CIA analyst and best-selling spy novelist, and Gordon Colella, a veteran national security journalist who has covered the field for decades. , provides a unique and authoritative perspective into the shadowy realms of global intelligence.
McCloskey and Colella draw from their own experiences to tell the story behind espionage and its evolving role in shaping world politics.
This series reveals the obscure and often misunderstood world of international espionage, from the stories behind today's headlines to those that have remained secret for decades.
Episode 1 is the first in a two-part series that investigates the 1953 coup in Iran and uncovers the secret history behind the event. The book reveals how the CIA and MI6 collaborated in Operation Ajax to overthrow Iran's elected leadership, driven by power struggles over oil and Cold War politics.
The Rest Is Classified exposes covert tactics, secret deals, and the lasting impact on U.S.-Iranian relations.
Upcoming episodes include CIA and FBI investigations into Russian “illegal aliens” operating in the US and UK, the first CIA team on the ground in Afghanistan after 9/11, MI6's eccentric first director and his legacy , a Cold War spy story, and a Cold War spy story. The traitor, the Bangladesh Bank cyber robber, and Edward Snowden.
David McCloskey, bestselling author of The Seventh Floor, Moscow X, Damascus Station, and The Seventh Floor (published in the UK in January 2025), is a former CIA analyst.
He gained experience at field stations throughout the Middle East during the Arab Spring and work at a counterterrorism center focused on jihadist activities in Syria and Iraq. His background puts him in a leading position in international intrigue.
Gordon Colella has covered national security issues for more than 25 years, including 20 years as a security correspondent for BBC News.
He is widely respected for his in-depth coverage of issues related to terrorism, cybersecurity, and espionage. He interviewed spy chiefs from around the world and presented radio and podcast series such as “Shock and War: Iraq 20 Years Later.”
He has also written several acclaimed nonfiction books on intelligence, including MI6: The Life and Death of the British Secret Service and Among the Russians: Sleeper Cells, Ghost Stories, and Putin's Spy Hunt. I'm doing it.
“'The Rest Is Classified' delves deep into the world of espionage, giving listeners an insider's perspective. It goes beyond simply debunking myths and challenging fictional portrayals of spies. , will reveal the real, often surprising events behind these stories and reveal how the truth is wilder than fiction,” Colella said.
McCloskey added: “By design, espionage is secret and the operations take place behind the scenes, but to uncover the sensitive details of what actually happened, we I'll take you below the surface.”
“We've been in the room, covering these events and discussing them for years. Now we have access to the reality of a secret world that is almost impossible to access in Hollywood or spy novels. Open the door.”
The Rest Is Classified will be available on all podcast platforms and YouTube starting Wednesday, November 27th.
