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The Agent

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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.
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Mar 06, 2023•5 min

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Nov 23, 2022•31 min

Brother, My Brother | Chapter 11

A lifetime of secrets finally revealed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 03, 2022•51 min•Season 1Ep. 11

No Way Out | Chapter 10

The FBI closes in on Jack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 27, 2021•40 min•Season 1Ep. 10

Walls | Chapter 9

Jack makes the biggest decision of his life, but at what cost? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 20, 2021•41 min•Season 1Ep. 9

The Choice | Chapter 8

Jack is confronted with an impossible choice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 13, 2021•43 min•Season 1Ep. 8

The Rising Tide | Chapter 7

An undercover agent goes back to college. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 06, 2021•42 min•Season 1Ep. 7

Bright 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

Nov 04, 2021•43 min•Season 1Ep. 6

My Name is... | Chapter 5

Albrecht heads West on his first and very dangerous mission. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 03, 2021•40 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Belly 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

Nov 02, 2021•43 min•Season 1Ep. 4

The Dance | Chapter 3

Just as Albrecht finds love, Moscow comes calling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 01, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 3

The Mission | Chapter 2

Albrecht must decide on his future path. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 31, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Code 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

Oct 30, 2021•43 min•Season 1Ep. 1

The Agent | Trailer

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 29, 2021•4 min
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