The Spy Who The Spy Who Inspired 007 | A Friend Among Foes | 1
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Feb 27, 2024 A playboy spy, Duško Popov, gets entangled in the espionage world of World War Two when his friend asks for his help. As a double agent for Germany and MI6, Popov faces betrayal, secrets, and dangerous missions in Lisbon and London. The podcast explores themes of loyalty, deception, and the high stakes of wartime espionage.
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Popov's Arrest and Rescue
- Dushko Popov, a Serbian playboy studying law in Nazi Germany, was arrested by the Gestapo in 1937.
- His best friend, Johnny Jebsen, orchestrated his release by contacting Popov's father and the Yugoslav government.
Jebsen's Request
- In 1940 Belgrade, Jebsen reveals to Popov his involvement with the Abwehr and requests his help identifying pro-German French politicians.
- Popov agrees, conflicted but indebted to Jebsen.
Double Agent Beginnings
- Popov attends a British Embassy soiree and discreetly passes information to First Secretary Armin Diu.
- He provides a copy of the intel he gathered for the Abwehr, initiating his double agent role.