I Was a Communist for the FBI

Burnt Offering

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English · Espionage, Dramatic Readings

I Was a Communist for the FBI follows Matt Cvetic, an undercover agent who infiltrates the Communist Party in the United States. Working under deep cover, he gathers information while trying to maintain his standing within the organization and protect his identity from those around him.

The series presents espionage as a tense, first-person radio drama, with Cvetic’s narration guiding listeners through the risks and pressures of his assignments. Its stories draw on the conflict between his secret work and his life outside the party, where the demands of his mission can strain personal relationships and leave him isolated.

The result is a serious, suspenseful listening experience shaped by secrecy, suspicion, and the danger of discovery. The episode title, “Burnt Offering,” accompanies this recording.


This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.