AgentX is hosted by Evy Poumpouras, former U.S. Secret Service agent, author, and human behavior expert. Evy brings hidden knowledge, elite tactics, and untold perspectives into the spotlight.
Each episode features guests from fields most people never get access to, CIA, FBI, Secret Service, elite military, as well as high-level performers and experts in the mind, body, and human potential.
These are the tools, tactics, and truths most people never hear, shared by those who’ve lived them.
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I Spent 29 Years in the CIA, Here's What I Learned | John Franchi Ep 1
Season 1 · Episode 1
Tuesday, August 6, 2024 • Duration 01:34:49
Join former CIA Chief of Station John Franchi as he reveals the most challenging scenarios faced in his 29-year career and how he navigated dealing with the world's most dangerous people. Discover how "The Godfather" offers insights into the complexities of the Middle East and the covert operations. Explore untold stories behind global conflicts and the imminent threats we face today.#CIA #secretservice
*At the time of this recording certain historical facts have changed*
Connect with John Franchi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-franchi-40a82854/
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01:23 Early Career in the CIA
02:52 CIA Hiring Process Explained
05:35 What Type of Person the CIA Looks For
07:35 Understanding What Makes Someone a Terrorist
11:11 Ideal Ways to Handle Gaza Conflict
17:59 Developing Empathy for a Terrorist
20:10 Is America Losing Its Global Strength?
26:08 Future Threats Facing the US
30:58 Types of Attacks the US Faces
34:19 Causes of the Divide in America
36:45 Important Lessons to Teach Your Kids
39:41 Impact of COVID on People's Lives
40:43 Accuracy of News Media Today
41:55 Preparing for Future Threats
44:09 Monitoring Your Kids' Online Activities
49:21 Being A Leader Within The Agency
51:13 Morals and Ethics in the CIA
1:00:40 Working in Dangerous Situations
1:04:48 Common Myths About the CIA
1:08:35 Three Ways to Prepare for Attacks
1:14:48 Understanding the Role of a 'Fixer'
1:20:30 Reading People
1:22:39 Impact of Trump Winning the Election
01:27:26 Leaving the CIA
01:30:27 Impact of Your Inner Circle
You can purchase Evy's book, 'Becoming Bulletproof' here: https://amzn.to/3VgEWqP
The Truth About Human Behavior from FBI Insider | Colton Seale Ep. 2
Season 1 · Episode 2
Sunday, September 8, 2024 • Duration 01:26:42
This episode is dedicated to the lives lost in the terrorist attacks on 9/11/2001. We will never forget.
Former FBI agent Colton Seale delves into the intricacies of gathering intelligence on one of history's most notorious figures, Osama Bin Laden. Colton Seale is renowned for his innovative interrogation techniques. Explore how he revolutionized traditional methods, moving away from fear-based tactics and achieving more effective outcomes in high-stakes situations.
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00:00 Trailer
0:33 Leading Osama Bin Laden’s Capture
4:32 Colton’s Unexpected Journey into the FBI
05:40 Training For A New Agents
6:54 The FBI's Operations in Akridge, Alaska
9:18 The Alarming Reality of Human Trafficking
14:07 The Public Corruption Case Involving Senator Stevens
15:30 Building Strong Relationships in War Zones
17:58 Blending In to Stay Safe within Nigeria
19:05 Becoming Director of the HIG: Leading High-Priority Interrogations
20:58 Interrogation Tactics We've Been Taught Are Wrong
Cyber Security Expert Matthew Ferrante: The Quiet War Over Your Digital Identity | Ep 3
Season 1 · Episode 3
Thursday, October 17, 2024 • Duration 02:22:02
Explore the critical importance of data privacy in today's digital landscape through the lens of former U.S. Secret Service Special Agent Matthew Ferrante. This in-depth discussion reveals how personal data is collected, monetized, and potentially used without your awareness. Uncover the hidden costs of your digital identity and the true extent of targeted advertising. This video sheds light on pressing issues surrounding technology and privacy, empowering you to make informed choices in the digital world. Stay informed. Stay secure.
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00:00 Trailer
1:06 The Birth of Cybersecurity: Matthew Ferrante's Secret Service Experience
6:31 How Your Personal Data Uniquely Identifies You
8:37 Are Corporations Listening to Your Conversations Through Your Devices?
10:42 How Companies Use Targeted Ads to Influence and Profit
12:35 Who's Controlling Your Data and Monitoring You?
13:32 Can Law Enforcement Easily Access Your Data and Phone?
16:38 What Happens to Your Digital Data After You Die?
18:16 How Manipulated Data Can Be Used Against You
19:45 Digital Forensics in Divorce Cases
Secret Service Strategies for Everyday Life | Mark Brandenburg Ep 4
Season 1 · Episode 4
Sunday, November 24, 2024 • Duration 02:00:07
Join Mark Brandenburg, an active US Secret Service Special Agent, as he shares how a personal tragedy—the murder of his sister—ignited his relentless pursuit of justice and protection. He reveals the intense training, unyielding mental resilience, and the principles that guide his every move. Whether shielding President Obama through the tumultuous streets of Kabul or facing covert threats head-on, Mark unveils the intense and multifaceted challenges of life behind the badge. Brenda Brandenburg’s murder remains a heartbreaking mystery 43 years later. Your insights and information could be the crucial piece needed to bring closure to this tragic case. Join us in seeking justice by sharing any details you may have. Together, we can honor Brenda’s memory and help solve this enduring mystery.
If you have any details related to Brenda Brandenburg’s case, please contact the Denton County Sheriff's Office at (940) 349-1600
#SecretService #SeekJustice #JusticeForBrenda
You can purchase Mark’s book, 'Fence Jumper' here: https://amzn.to/3WJjmvw
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Fitness Expert Don Saladino: Cutting Calories Isn’t the Answer to Losing Weight | Ep 5
Season 1 · Episode 5
Tuesday, January 7, 2025 • Duration 01:34:59
Don Saladino is the trainer behind Hollywood’s most iconic superhero transformations, from X-Men to Marvel’s biggest stars. But his journey wasn’t always glamorous—he went from struggling to pay employees to building a fitness empire trusted by A-list celebrities. Discover how Don overcame immense challenges and the secrets he uses to help both stars and everyday people transform their lives. #fitness #muscle #weightloss
0:00 Intro 1:26 Evy’s Unexpected First Impression of Don 3:40 How to Score 3 Muscle Fitness Covers Without the "Perfect Body" 4:58 The Secret to Turning Hustle Into Success: From Rock Bottom to Building an Empire 8:59 Why Don Walked Away From Success: The Bold Move That Changed Everything 11:39 The Dark Side of Owning a Business 14:33 Raised to Fail: How Tough Love Prepares Kids for Life's Betrayals 17:07 The Childhood Insecurity That Turned Don Into a Powerhouse 22:07 Discover the Key to Wealth Without Chasing It 24:15 Why Being the Boss Everyone Hates (or Loves) Will Destroy Your Business 28:58 The Energy Vampires You Need to Cut From Your Life 30:16 The Power of Listening and Reading People 31:20 What Evy Learned From Working in Fitness 34:08 Don’s Unexpected Secret to Life-Changing Fitness Results 44:16 The Hidden Patterns of People Who Lose Weight vs Those Who Don’t45:55 Why Big Success Always Starts With Tiny Wins48:00 You’re Counting Calories Wrong and It’s Destroying Your Results50:53 From Scrubbing Floors to Training Hollywood’s Stars55:32 Stop Chasing Money: Look to Serve Others1:00:35 Does Money Bring Misery?1:01:21 The Real Reason You’re Failing in Fitness1:06:24 Is Body Positivity Secretly Hurting Us?1:07:37 The Best Diet Out There1:09:16 The Real Reason Americans Can’t Pass Elite Fitness Tests1:09:59 Is There a Blueprint for Perfect Health?1:11:35 How COVID Sparked Don’s Fitness Empire1:14:32 Why Actors/Actresses Are the Most Hardcore Clients1:17:26 The Shortcut to Reaching Your Goals Faster1:19:43 How the Ultra-Successful Stay Calm Under Pressure1:22:45 How to Handle “Takers” in Your Life1:25:23 Building Balanced Relationships1:27:39 The Key to Raising Hardworking, Unstoppable Kids1:32:22 Behind Don’s Game-Changing Fitness Challenges
What Psychics See That Most People Don’t | Psychic Medium Lisa Salvatore Ep 6
Season 1 · Episode 6
Sunday, February 2, 2025 • Duration 01:29:17
Psychic and medium Lisa Salvatore reveals her family’s legacy of prophetic abilities, the power of synchronicity, and how she helps others tap into their intuition. From unmistakable signs from the universe to setting energetic boundaries, Lisa’s insights will change how you view the unseen.
1:24 Born into a Family of Psychics: Discovering Lisa’s Hidden Gifts
5:03 Psychic Gifts in Everyday Life and Mastering Discernment
6:23 How Lisa Knew It Was Time to Read Evy
8:41 When the Universe Sends a Sign, Don’t Ignore It
14:41 Reading People – What Your Gut Already Knows
15:30 Gut Instinct or Spiritual Guidance – Know the Difference
17:00 All the Psychic Powers You Didn’t Know Existed
19:18 The Power of Just Knowing
20:07 Phantom Voices Explained
Secret Agent Exposes America's Hidden Sex Trafficking Crisis | Ken Valentine Ep 7
Season 1 · Episode 7
Sunday, April 6, 2025 • Duration 01:13:13
Former US Secret Service Special Agent Ken Valentine shares his blunt, first-hand insights on confronting child exploitation, relentlessly tracking hidden predators, and shaping the Adam Walsh Child Protection Act. Immerse yourself in this unfiltered account of dark realities—and the unyielding resolve it takes to protect those who cannot protect themselves.
0:00 Meet Ken Valentine, Former US Secret Service Agent
1:26 Why Ken Valentine Chose the Secret Service instead of the FBI
2:52 Could Your Family Survive the Sacrifices of Secret Service Work?
4:41 The Unexpected Path of Becoming an Agent
Blackwater Operative: Minneapolis Riots Were Worse Than Afghanistan | Dan Hughes Ep 8
Season 1 · Episode 8
Wednesday, May 28, 2025 • Duration 01:42:20
Dan Hughes has walked into gunfire, negotiated with warlords, patrolled riots, and trained bomb-sniffing dogs to detect the invisible. From Secret Service agent to Blackwater operator and elite K9 handler, he’s been tested in places where hesitation gets you killed. In this gripping interview, Dan shares his near-death moments — and why faith, not fear, is what’s kept him alive.
3:47 Rule-Bending in the Secret Service 4:56 Female Agent’s Work Hard for Respect
6:25 Inside Blackwater: A Whole New Level of Intensity
11:11 What Is Blackwater?
14:32 Dan’s 5 Years in Afghanistan
16:21 Giving Up Control in the Middle East Led to More Chaos
16:56 Delivering Cash to Warlords
Her Secret Addiction Led to 32 Felonies and Multiple Bestsellers | Lara Love Hardin Ep 9
Season 1 · Episode 9
Sunday, July 13, 2025 • Duration 02:57:31
She wrote books with the Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu. But behind the scenes, she was hiding a past that could have ended it all...Bestselling author Lara Love Hardin details her shocking journey: from battling opioid addiction and 32 felony convictions, to later writing for global icons.
Here’s what Lara revealed in our sit-down:
✓ How Lara went from 60 opiates a day to 32 felony convictions
✓ The moment she hit rock bottom, and tried to end it all
✓ Why she was living a secret life while ghostwriting for global leaders
✓ What it took to rebuild her entire identity
✓ How her darkest past became the fuel for massive impact
You’ve NEVER heard a story like this. A journey from shame to strength that proves it’s never too late to rewrite your ending.
You Won’t Believe What This Psychic Found in This Cold Case | Ep 10
Season 1 · Episode 10
Tuesday, November 11, 2025 • Duration 01:11:54
44 years ago, Mark Brandenburg’s 17-year-old sister was murdered. For decades, there were no leads. Then this happened.
In this episode, Mark, a current U.S. Secret Service agent, speaks with psychic medium Lisa Salvatore to seek answers in a decades-old unsolved murder.
Lisa was given no leading information about the case. What follows is an intense and emotional session filled with chilling validations and deeply specific details she could not have known, including moments only Brenda’s family would recognize.
And what happened next was even more unexpected.
After this recording, the case was successfully reopened.
This is not just an attempt to find peace. It’s a real step toward truth, accountability, and justice for Brenda Brandenburg.
1:17 The unusual method we’re using to solve Brenda’s case
0:06:28 Lisa picks up Brenda’s energy
0:10:45 Unreal accuracy revealing family details
0:14:49 A vision of Brenda’s last moments playing out in real time
0:21:44 Did Brenda sense danger before the attack?
0:22:11 Carrying guilt for something they couldn’t prevent
0:26:26 A powerful synchronicity hidden in Brenda’s letters and photos
0:33:13 A chilling detail about the moment Brenda was identified
0:34:38 Reopening old wounds as the case is revisited
0:36:22 The mysterious connection to the name Chris
0:39:50 Could Brenda’s mother have crossed paths with the person involved?
0:41:18 How Mark’s family endured the loss and tragedy
0:45:13 Brenda sending unmistakable signs from beyond
0:46:34 Could an unknown pregnancy be the key to solving this case?
0:49:25 Does the killer feel remorse, and where are they now?
0:52:36 How did a small-town murder go unsolved for decades?
0:57:15 The events that happened just before the attack
1:02:22 Celebrating the renewed interest in Brenda’s case
1:06:09 Did Brenda fight back?
Showrunner: Stormy Malone
Post Production by Red Axe Media: https://www.redaxemedia.com/
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