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Joaquín "Jack" García is a retired FBI agent who spent 24 of his 26 years working undercover. He infiltrated the Gambino crime family for three years under the alias "Jack Falcone," even attending a self-described "mob school" to learn its culture and habits. His close relationship with caporegime Greg DePalma helped lead to the indictment of 32 mobsters. Since retiring in 2006, he has written the New York Times bestseller "Making Jack Falcone."

John Kiriakou is a former CIA officer who specialized in counterterrorism and was chief of operations in Pakistan in 2002. He later became one of the first whistleblowers to speak publicly about the CIA’s torture program. After leaving the agency, he transitioned into media and consulting work. Kiriakou has written several books about his experiences and now hosts weekly podcasts. His career reflects both insider knowledge and public criticism of intelligence practices.

FBI agent Scott Payne spent decades targeting violent extremist groups, including neo-Nazi cells, the KKK, and outlaw biker gangs. He began his career in South Carolina before joining the FBI in 1998, working across multiple field offices on drug trafficking, human trafficking, and domestic terrorism. Payne went undercover with the Outlaws Motorcycle Club and later helped stop planned attacks, including a synagogue plot and a mass shooting linked to The Base. Since leaving the bureau in 2021, he has become a speaker and author of Code Name: Pale Horse.

Kenneth Valentine served as a US Secret Service agent for 24 years, protecting Presidents Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, and Barack Obama. His career placed him at the center of some of the most sensitive security operations in the country. Valentine has offered insight into recent assassination attempts on Donald Trump and what they reveal about systemic vulnerabilities. Today, he works as an author, leadership expert, and public speaker.

Andrew Bustamante spent seven years as a covert CIA officer after being recruited while applying to the Peace Corps. A former US Air Force serviceman, he gained deep insight into intelligence operations and claims to have coordinated drone strikes in Iraq and Afghanistan. He also emphasizes the importance of deception as a core espionage skill. Today, he runs EverydaySpy, a company that teaches intelligence techniques to the general public.

Mickey Bergman is a negotiator who works to secure the release of Americans wrongfully detained abroad. Over the past decade, he has helped free high-profile detainees including Trevor Reed, Brittney Griner, and Danny Fenster. Operating independently of governments, he travels into hostile regions to negotiate directly with captors. His approach, which he calls “fringe diplomacy,” prioritizes emotional intelligence over force.

Find out more:
Jaoquin "Jack" Falcone
https://bit.ly/408a6n7

John Kiriakou
https://johnkiriakou.com/

Scott Payne
@ScottPayneBigCountry

Kenneth Valentine
https://www.kennethvalentine.com/

Andy Bustamante
https://everydayspy.com/

Mickey Bergman

00:00:00 – Introduction
00:00:27 – Italian Mafia
00:49:22 – CIA Black Ops
01:46:43 – FBI Undercover
02:42:18 – Secret Service
03:21:42 – CIA Intelligence Officer
03:58:17 – Hostage Negotiator
04:37:58 – Credits

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