Whisper in the Shadows

About Whisper in the Shadows

Welcome to ‘Whispers in the Shadows’, your gateway into the nerve-wracking work of undercover policing. The true stories of a real-life undercover cop. I’m Michael Bates, an ex-undercover police officer, and this was my reality for over two years. If your fascinated by the truth that lies beneath crime shows, if you hunger for the real-life stories that leap beyond the boundaries of fiction, ‘Whispers in the Shadows’ is here to satisfy your curiosity. From infiltrating drug syndicates to living a double life, every episode uncovers a thrilling true story that pitted me against the face of danger. Don’t miss out on the chance to step into my shoes and experience what it takes to walk the thin line between law and crime. Subscribe to ‘Whispers in the Shadows’ and join me, as we delve into the gritty world of undercover policing.

Publisher

Michael Bates

Category

society & culture · society & culture · true crime

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

7 Jan 2024

Latest episode

16 Sept 2024

Latest episodes

45 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   16 Sept 2024

   Behind the Thin Blue Line - Episode 8, Best of (War Stories)

   Send us a textEver wondered what it's like to live a double life, constantly teetering on the edge of danger? Join us as we step into the shoes of undercover officers who navigate this treacherous path daily. This special compilation episode of Behind the Thin Blue Line Podcast brings you firsthand accounts from the frontlines, featuring gripping stories that have defined the careers of our brave guests. From Tommy's high-stakes infiltration of a massive drug operation to emotional encounters...

2. 

   9 Sept 2024

   Behind the Thin Blue Line, a Conversation - Episode 7 with Mark Battersby - Part 2

   Send us a textWhat would you do if the very skills that kept you safe on the job became the source of your greatest challenges off the clock? Join us on "Behind the Thin Blue Line" as we continue our heartfelt conversation with Mark Battersby, a former police officer who bravely shares his turbulent transition into civilian life. Mark reveals the struggle with identity despite having a degree and finding work in industrial automation and teaching, and how management challenges in these roles ...

3. 

   2 Sept 2024

   Behind the Thin Blue Line, a Conversation - Episode 7 with Mark Battersby - Part 1

   Send us a textHave you ever wondered how a young man, with aspiration to be a fighter pilot, ends up serving as a police officer on the gritty streets of Victoria? Join me, Jason Somerville, as I sit down with former Victorian police officer Mark Battersby to unravel his fascinating journey. From the tender age of 19, Mark traded his father's vocation dreams for the unpredictable and often perilous life on the front lines of law enforcement. With candid reflections, Mark shares the mixed emot...

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.0 / 5

1 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

13 ratings

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