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SpyTalk

Jeff Stein, Michael Isikoff, Karen J. Greenberg

Booking Overview

An interview-led national security show focused on intelligence operations, foreign policy, terrorism, homeland security, and military strategy, with recurring guests who are senior former intelligence officials, terrorism experts, policymakers, investigative journalists, and authors. Credible pitches include former intelligence leaders, national security scholars, counterterrorism specialists, policymakers, and authors with substantial expertise or timely books; booking difficulty is high because guests typically have significant institutional or public credentials.

Metrics

Episodes: 230

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 26.8k subscribers

Instagram: 28.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

muellershewrote@gmail.com

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Host

Jeff Stein - Veteran national security journalist and co-host of SpyTalk.

Michael Isikoff - Veteran investigative and national security journalist and co-host of SpyTalk.

Karen J. Greenberg - National security scholar and journalist focused on terrorism, counterterrorism, and U.S. national security policy.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Senior former intelligence or government officials, established national security journalists, terrorism and counterterrorism experts, policy specialists, and authors with authoritative expertise or a relevant book.
Required Achievements:  
Senior leadership or operational experience in intelligence or government, Published books on national security, intelligence, terrorism, or foreign policy, Recognized expertise in counterterrorism, espionage, or international security, Established journalism or research credentials

Recent Guest Discussions

Bruce Hoffman - The Current State Of Al-qaeda And Its Affiliates, Terrorism, And Insurgency.

Peter Bergen - The Successes And Failures Of 25 Years Of U.s. Counterterrorism Policy After 9/11.

Jim Lawler - Espionage, Spy Recruitment, And Writing Realistic Spy Fiction.

Steve Hirsch - How Russia, China, And Iran Exploit Weaknesses In U.s. Intelligence.

Joby Warrick - The Rise And Fall Of Carlos The Jackal And The History Of International Terrorism.

Recent Topics

Politics, National Security, Intelligence Operations, Counterterrorism, Foreign Policy

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
SpyTalk
:

Patel's Partisan Politics Imperils Lives (feat. Brian Driscoll)

October 16, 2026

Brian Driscoll joins SpyTalk to discuss the circumstances of his dismissal from the FBI and how the Bureau’s current leadership is destroying the institution and making us less safe in the process.Driscoll was fired from the FBI shortly after he refused to fire agents based solely on their involvement in the January 6th and Mar-a-Lago investigations.Our guest:Brian DriscollFollow Jeff Stein on Twitter | https://twitter.com/SpyTalker Follow Michael Isikoff on Twitter | https://twitter.com/isi...

Chinese Dupe or Spy?

October 09, 2026

CNBC’s Eamon Javers weaves a cautionary tale for US officials.More from Eamon Javers | https://www.cnbc.com/eamon-javers/https://x.com/EamonJaversFollow Jeff Stein on Twitter | https://twitter.com/SpyTalkerFollow Michael Isikoff on Twitter | https://twitter.com/isikoff Follow Karen Greenberg on Twitter | https://x.com/KarenGreenberg3 Follow SpyTalk on Twitter | https://twitter.com/talk_spy Subscribe to SpyTalk on Substack | https://www.spytalk.co/Follow Jeff Stein on Twitter | https://twitter...

An Assassination on Embassy Row

October 02, 2026

Investigative reporter John Dinges tells how Henry Kissinger failed to prevent Chile’s 1976 murder of Orlando Letelier in downtown D.C.More from John DingesWhen Terrorists Struck in the Heart of Washington, D.C. | SpyTalk Books by author John Dinges Follow Jeff Stein on Twitter | https://twitter.com/SpyTalker Follow Michael Isikoff on Twitter | https://twitter.com/isikoff Follow Karen Greenberg on Twitter | https://x.com/KarenGreenberg3 Follow SpyTalk on Twitter | https://twitter.com/tal...

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Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
SpyTalk
:

How do I get in touch with SpyTalk?

SpyTalk is hosted by Jeff Stein and Michael Isikoff. Its publicly listed email is muellershewrote@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for SpyTalk?

The publicly listed email for SpyTalk: muellershewrote@gmail.com.

How many listeners does SpyTalk have?

Podseeker estimates SpyTalk reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for SpyTalk?

SpyTalk typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Senior former intelligence or government officials, established national security journalists, terrorism and counterterrorism experts, policy specialists, and authors with authoritative expertise or a relevant book. Common among recent guests: Senior leadership or operational experience in intelligence or government; Published books on national security, intelligence, terrorism, or foreign policy; Recognized expertise in counterterrorism, espionage, or international security. Recent guests include Bruce Hoffman, Peter Bergen, and Jim Lawler.

How hard is it to get booked on SpyTalk?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does SpyTalk cover?

Recent episodes cover Politics, National Security, Intelligence Operations, Counterterrorism, and Foreign Policy. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

muellershewrote@gmail.com

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