Christopher Whitcomb
Former FBI Hostage Rescue Team sniper and author of the memoir Anonymous Mail, offering firsthand experience with black ops, high-risk operations, and risk-calculation lessons from war zones and covert work.
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Nov 20, 2025 • 1h 9min
1243: Christopher Whitcomb | A Life Among Spies Part Two
Former FBI sniper Christopher Whitcomb shares harrowing tales from the front lines of covert intelligence work. He reveals the brutal reality of Guantanamo Bay and discusses the chaos of East Timor, where natural resources clashed with violence. Whitcomb reflects on the psychological toll of elite operators and the addictive nature of high-stakes missions. He also explores the complex relationship between private money and intelligence operations and offers insights into ongoing investigations and his upcoming books.
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Nov 18, 2025 • 56min
1242: Christopher Whitcomb | A Life Among Spies Part One
Former FBI sniper Christopher Whitcomb shares gripping tales from his career in black ops and hostage rescue. He explains the art of risk calculation in life-threatening scenarios, detailing encounters with warlords where survival depended on split-second decisions. Whitcomb also sheds light on the psychological scars of high-stakes missions, his unique journey from poet to operator, and the surprising resilience of helicopters in combat. Discover how extreme experiences reshape our biology and the importance of training in navigating danger.
