The Unseen Life of an Undercover Agent: A Conversation with Charlie Spillers

20/05/2025 30 min Episodio 32
The Unseen Life of an Undercover Agent: A Conversation with Charlie Spillers

Listen "The Unseen Life of an Undercover Agent: A Conversation with Charlie Spillers"

Episode Synopsis

Welcome to the SBR-Authors Podcast! In this podcast series, Host Tom Fox visits with authors in the compliance arena and beyond. Today, Tom is joined by Charlie Spillers, a former federal prosecutor, undercover agent, and author.

Spillers discusses his unique and extensive career, including his 10 years working undercover and his significant contributions in Iraq as a legal advisor during the trial of Saddam Hussein. He shares anecdotes about his life undercover, the impact of stress on his health, and the challenges law enforcement agents face. Additionally, Spillers talks about the lessons he learned from his experiences and offers advice for aspiring professionals in law enforcement. He also touches on his writings and future book projects. This episode is filled with compelling stories, insights into the world of undercover operations, and reflections on global justice.

Key highlights:


Writing the Book: Unique Undercover Experiences

Impact of Undercover Work on Prosecution

Challenges and Ethics in Undercover Operations

Personal Toll of Undercover Work

Global Stage: Working in Iraq

The Importance of Saddam Hussein’s Trial


Resources

Charlie Spillers  on LinkedIn

Undercover Agent on Amazon.com

Tom Fox

Instagram

Facebook

YouTube

Twitter

LinkedIn

More episodes of the podcast SBR - Author's Podcast