Hosted by former covert CIA intelligence officers Andrew Bustamante and Jihi Bustamante, the EverydaySpy Podcast gives you practical, powerful spy skills and insights you can use everyday. From parenthood fixes to career shortcuts, business hacks to geopolitical insights, this pod is for you if you are looking for frank, honest, and hilariously relatable truth from two real-world field operatives who have done and seen things they can't talk about (and will never forget).
151 episodes transcribedWe live in a society that gives gifts. Gifts were designed for two original purposes: 1) to show gratitude, or 2) to win favor. Since the dawn of mass...
One thing spy movies get right is that every covert field officer is trained to drive like a badass! Elite operators use advanced driving skills (aka:...
Nobody likes being ignored, and yet we ignore most of the people we meet. Have you ever wondered why? In this episode, Andrew gives you the ultimate l...
Get ready to unlearn everything you were told by your parents, teachers, college professors and peers. Elite operators do not strive to be the best --...
Learning from history means learning to predict the future. Massive changes in technology, economics, and world power have transformed mankind in unbe...
Every death in the field carries a cost and a lesson. The cost is paid in blood and tears, but the lessons are invaluable for saving the lives of othe...
Some spy ops are just plain sexy. They have all the glitz, glamour, and glory you see on TV and in movies. And even better, you get to bring home your...
The wealthiest people in the world know that good news often comes out of bad news. And when you work with millionaires, you have to be ready for them...
Mentorship is one of the most important elements to your long-term success. But finding a good mentor willing to spend their time with you is not easy...
The most skilled drivers in the world don't have their photos plastered on NASCAR, F1 or even Rallycross websites and magazines. Instead, they hide in...
The current conflict in Ukraine has topped headlines and commanded the attention of the world. And even as journalists dawn flak jackets in the street...
Elite spy agencies need leaders just like every other corporate organization. But the way they find and cultivate their leaders is very different than...
The greatest lessons you need to learn often get lost. People are either too successful to share their secrets, or they fail too fast and their experi...
Human nature drives you whether you like it or not. And the secret sauce to success comes when you stop fighting nature and learn to make it work for...
Your brain does things without your permission. It is doing things right now that you did not choose; it's making choices you don't agree with... and...
The last week in December is a time when people everywhere stop and reflect on what they want to do differently in the new year. In this episode, Andr...
Justice isn't always simple, clear, or fair. Sometimes justice happens in ways nobody wants to admit or talk about. In this episode, Andrew shares a s...
Human nature is slow to change. That makes it a powerful and predictable advantage for you to use in your career, relationships, and business. In this...
Moments of clarity are easy to miss and even easier to forget. So when they happen, you have to grab them and hold on for the ride. In this episode, A...
There will always be people who laugh at your ambition, talk-down your talent, and try to convince you to give up. And its easy to feel like the easie...
