In this riveting episode, we delve deep into the fascinating story of 'The Expendables'. We uncover the story of a convoluted German intelligence operation during World War II that ineptly attempted to infiltrate Scotland with spies. The episode discusses the key players in this operation, including the enigmatic figure, Vera Erickson. We learn that the mission was a complete disaster, marked by incompetence and desperate measures. Vera, a beautiful and manipulative woman, is highlighted as one who deftly navigates the convoluted web of espionage. Our co-host, Tom, undertakes a detailed cold case review of the operation, identifying key failures and fantastical elements that seem almost too absurd to be true. In the end, listeners are left considering the calamity of the operation, the mysterious nature of Vera Erickson, and the broader context of intelligence operations during World War II.
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Crime Time Inc. is hosted by Tom and Simon—two ex-cops with decades of frontline experience and zero tolerance for fluff. Tom, a by-the-book former Deputy Chief Constable from Edinburgh, and Simon, a rule-bending ex-undercover cop from Glasgow, bring sharp insight, dark humour, and plenty of East vs. West banter to every episode.
Whether they’re revisiting cases they worked on, grilling fellow former officers, or picking apart narrated true crime stories, Tom and Simon don’t just talk about crime—they’ve lived it. Real cases. Real cops. Real talk.
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