1. The Mole | Explosive Lies
From Unmissables: Explosive Lies by Global
January 12, 2026 · 45 min · Season 3 · Episode 1
About this episode
The episode explores the story of Jim McCormick, who leaves the police for a lucrative sales career, leading to a reunion with his childhood friend Steve amidst a web of lies and deception.
Episode 1. This story begins on the streets of Liverpool. Jim McCormick and his childhood friend Steve grew up side by side. But when Jim quits the police to chase big money as a salesman, their paths split. Years later, Jim is living it large with millions made from his so-called bomb detector. He reappears from the shadows with an offer that sounds too good to refuse. What happens when loyalty meets a lie worth millions? From Global and Forest Sounds, in partnership with Dentsu Entertainment. Explosive Lies is a Global production. For any commercial enquiries with this podcast including IP interest, please contact commercialpodcasts@global.com .
People in this episode
Host: Steve
Topics covered
- loyalty
- deception
- friendship
- crime
- money
- detective work
Keywords
- Liverpool
- Jim McCormick
- bomb detector
- loyalty
- deception
- true crime
- friendship
- money
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Global, Forest Sounds, Dentsu Entertainment
Places: Liverpool
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