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Stories, Controversy & Band-aids

Michel Grey & Sylvia Greif
Switzerland
CIA
Miami
Venezuela
World War II
Prince Albert Of Monaco
South Of France
Espionage
South America
World War II Espionage
Psychology Of Fear
Family Secrets
Activism
Animal Rights
Telecommunication Deals
Propaganda
Juan Bosch
Marcos Pérez Jiménez
Women Empowerment
Chinchilla

American filmmaker Michel Grey and Swiss artist Sylvia Greif dive into the chaotic world of film and television production with their distinctive, offbeat style. In their first season, they explore their latest project—a documentary and screenplay unraveling Sylvia's family's hidden secrets. As they delve into a tale of international espionage, elite society, and political coups in South America, ... more

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Latest Episodes

Writer-producer Charlene Davis joins Sylvia and Michel to share how she pivoted from a 35-year legal career to make her debut feature Relative Control—casting Terry Polo, shooting through a pandemic and SAG strike, and landing distribution and an upc... more

Sylvia revisits her solo trek through Nepal—where the beauty of the Himalayas collided with the shock of being iced out by her own Swiss group. The conversation shifts when Sylvia recalls a troubling note from a close friend, sparking a discussion ab... more

Veterinarian-turned-producer Alysia Reid joins Sylvia and Michel to talk healing and filmmaking: from surviving cancer and embracing energy medicine to balancing Western care with holistic tools. The trio swap stories on producer stress, social media... more

Picking up where they left off, Chelsea reveals the FBI’s “furnace leak” sting, the bug next door, and why she never lived in fear. She and Sylvia compare intuition, trust, and family fallout; trace medals and redactions; and tease a wild, never-aire... more

In this powerful crossover episode, Sylvia and Michel sit down with Chelsea Dietrich, daughter of a former KGB agent and star of A&E’s The Spy Who Raised Me. Together, they explore what it means to grow up in the shadow of espionage—missing photos, f... more

Producer Rachel drops in as Sylvia and Michel follow new leads on Sylvia’s elusive father—why his name is missing from her birth certificate, the Catholic gravesite he chose, and a shadow-witness who recalls African business deals and wartime intelli... more

Sylvia and Michel welcome “Tish” whose life has been intertwined with Sylvia’s since childhood. What begins as a reunion becomes a startling revelation: Tish’s grandmother once proposed that Robert Greif adopt her after her own mother’s death — befor... more

Sylvia and Michel trade stormy weather for spa day confessions and a candid, restorative check-in on memory, secrecy, and the cost-of-living life off the record. Their conversation also explores the documentary’s evolving titles—drawn from CIA files ... more

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Irene Pimentel
A famous Portuguese author specializing in World War II espionage.
Episode: The Psychological Toll of Secrecy
Jan Gizzi
A psychologist specializing in fear and depression.
Episode: The Psychological Toll of Secrecy
Patrick Spica
Filmmaker and journalist
Spica Production
Episode: Unveiling Espionage: From Paris to Switzerland

Hosts

Sylvia Greif
Co-host and Swiss artist, known for her offbeat storytelling and explorations into her family's hidden stories.
Michel Grey
Co-host and American filmmaker, bringing a unique perspective to discussions about filmmaking and societal complexities.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 8 ratings
  • Mothers and Fathers and Spies oh my….

    This is intriguing and entertaining and the subject matter is so over the top that you wonder if it actually is true or …

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    3rddaykick
    United Statesa year ago

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The Psychological Toll of Secrecy
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What is Stories, Controversy & Band-aids about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Through a unique blend of humor and personal anecdotes, hosts explore their experiences in filmmaking, unraveling Sylvia's family's complex history intertwined with international espionage and elite society. The discussions often touch upon themes of political intrigue, psychological impacts of secrecy, and gender dynamics across decades. Notable episodes include reflections on personal influences, travel mishaps, and the challenges faced in the filmmaking process, ultimately painting a vivid picture of the art and chaos inherent in documentary production. The inclusion of guest insights from individuals related to Sylvia's family's past adds depth and a rich narrative thread to the overarching story.

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