spyscape studios podcast: of thrilling gadget tales with kengo kuma, daniel arsham et al

SPYSCAPE Studios podcast: a history of the world in spy objects

Prepare for a riveting journey into a world of espionage, where secrets are the name of the game and gadgets are the real stars. SPYSCAPE Studios drops its podcast series titled ‘A History of the World in Spy Objects,’ with thrilling stories and enigmatical objects. Hosted by historian, TV presenter, author and social media star Alice Loxton, the project promises to offer a deep dive into the hidden histories of iconic artefacts that have played significant roles in shaping the world. The impressive guest line-up includes Thomas Heatherwick, Daniel Arsham, Kengo Kuma, Marc Newson, and Joana Vasconcelos, and they are bound to reveal cunning tales of objects, ranging from Napoleon’s actual briefcase to poison-tipped umbrellas.

War Games by Joana Vasconcelos | image ©DMF, Lisboa – Courtesy Atelier Joana Vasconcelos

all images courtesy of SPYSCAPE Studios

LISTEN TO the PREVIEW PODCAST EPISODES HERE

As long as there have been secrets, there have been spies, and as long as there have been spies, there have been incredible gadgets and iconic objects. A History of the World in Spy Objects is a new series from SPYSCAPE Studios – the hub of thrilling edutainment, known for their cutting-edge museum ranked NYC’s #1-rated destination for captivating tales. The company’s Podcast Network is the star-studded hotspot for gripping content, featuring hit series ‘True Spies‘ hosted by celebs like Hayley Atwell, Vanessa Kirby, Sophia DiMartino, and Daisy Ridley. The series also hosts the audacious audio reimagining of Joseph Conrad’s spy classic ‘The Razumov Files,’ as well as ‘The Great James Bond Car Robbery,’ hailed by Esquire as one of the finest true crime podcasts, hosted by none other than Elizabeth Hurley.

Kim Philby’s Briefcase

the podcast lineup includes renowned architects and actors

A fascinating world of spies, their gadgets, and the incredible objects that have been integral to their missions are all revealed thanks to SPYSCAPE Studios. Listeners are guided through the different journeys by historian, TV presenter, author, and social media sensation Alice Loxton, celebrated for her engaging communication of history. As the series unfolds, it invites a diverse range of renowned guests to share the untold stories of these objects.

Welbike by Tim Marlow

In Season 1, to be precise, Dan Snow chooses the Prime Minister’s Despatch Box, actor Jason Isaacs (no stranger to playing secret agents on screen) focuses on the infamous B2 Stealth Bomber, Daniel Arsham picks ‘Number 8’ by Jackson Pollock, technological historian Elizabeth Bruton picks the tools used by the Portland Spy Ring, London Routemaster bus designer Thomas Heatherwick discusses the infamous Bulgarian poison-tipped umbrella,

bus designer Thomas Heatherwick who discusses the infamous Bulgarian poison-tipped umbrella, acclaimed industrial designer Marc Newson who details the creation of the Blackbird reconnaissance aircraft, while Police drummer Stewart Copeland talks about the trumpet played by his father – Miles Copeland – the CIA’s man in the Middle East between 1947 and 1957.

In an accompanying video series, Alice Loxton herself gets her hands on items including Napoleon’s actual briefcase (used for daily intelligence reports from his codebreakers and agents), a rare secret RAF button compass, one of WWII’s legendary Enigma machines and a biographical manuscript penned by infamous spy Kim Philby that sheds new light on his early life. Also illustrating how the technology and psychology of spy craft influences our daily lives, other contributors include fashion design icon Manya Kullmann, ‘Alex Rider’ author Anthony Horowitz, conceptual artist Trevor Paglen and bestselling author Jung Chang.

Alice Loxton herself gets her hands on items including Napoleon’s actual briefcase