Edward Giri Lansdale
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Edward Giri Lansdale has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Stuff You Should Know (Jan 2026). CIA/OSS psychological-operations specialist described as leveraging Filipino folklore (aswang) to intimidate Huk guerrillas during the Cold War.
CIA/OSS psychological-operations specialist described as leveraging Filipino folklore (aswang) to intimidate Huk guerrillas during the Cold War.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Jan 2026 on Stuff You Should Know |
| Role | CIA operative (undercover); former advertising professional; psychological operations specialist |
| Affiliation | CIA; formerly OSS; presented as U.S. Air Force officer/adviser in the Philippines |
Who talks about Edward Giri Lansdale on podcasts?
Josh Clark brought up Edward Giri Lansdale; the most recent mention was Jan 2026 on Stuff You Should Know.
- Short Stuff: Did a vampire legend help win the Cold War? | STUFF YOU SHOULD KNOW on Stuff You Should Know (Jan 2026) — Josh Clark
What is Edward Giri Lansdale mentioned alongside?
Edward Giri Lansdale is most often mentioned alongside Hooks, aswang and Office of Strategic Services (OSS).
Criticizes: Hooks
Influenced by: aswang
Affiliated with: Office of Strategic Services (OSS), Ramon Magsaysay