Stories, Controversy & Band-aids
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, they expose the raw struggles, triumphs, and compromises behind producing powerful media content.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 28 minutes
- Episodes
- 28
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Memories of Glamour, the South of France and Picasso Plates
In this follow-up episode, Sylvia, Michel, and guests continue their journey through memories of glamour, secrecy, and extraordinary lives on the Riviera. From kitchens lined with Picasso plates, to …
Elegance, Espionage & The Black Panther
Sylvia and Michel return to New York with comedian/actor Mark Riccadonna and family friend Samantha Haywood. Together they revisit a world of glamour and secrets—from the Hôtel du Cap after World War…
Adoption, Anxiety & Unfinished Stories
In the final podcast of their European journey, Sylvia and Michel reflect on their trip's challenges, joys, and discoveries—from endless rain and Sylvia’s frizz-proof hair to emotional revelations ab…
Medy Roc: Where Power and Espionage Collide
Sylvia and Michel kick off the episode from San Sebastian, Spain, reflecting on their exhausting journey, unexpected Airbnb passport checks, and broader concerns about privacy and surveillance. They …
The Riviera & The Resistance
The duo revisit Sylvia’s childhood memories while in San Sebastian uncovering new layers of her mother Maria’s mysterious past. From a poignant boat trip to Medy Roc to an eye-opening interview with …
Conversations in Cannes: Unraveling the Past
Sylvia and Michel continue their journey in San Sebastian, reflecting on their latest interviews and experiences while traveling through France. They discuss their meetings in Cannes to speak with Sy…
Roadblocks, Revelations & Pink Champagne
Michel and Sylvia’s latest episode finds the duo recounting their travels through Switzerland, Italy, and France. Their journey is packed with unexpected twists, from cultural mix-ups about muscle cr…
The Psychological Toll of Secrecy
In this episode, Sylvia and Michel check in from San Sebastián, Spain, reflecting on their whirlwind journey through Paris, Switzerland, and the south of France while filming. They recount unexpected…
Switzerland; Gstaad & Harry Winston’s Diamond Necklace
This week’s episode highlights the process of uncovering the life and motivations of Sylvia's mother, Elsa, and her transformation into Maria. They discuss the significance of photos, documents, and …
Unveiling Espionage: From Paris to Switzerland
Join the filmmakers in Paris as they uncover espionage secrets linked to Sylvia's father, explore Josephine Baker's former residence, and delve into Paris's rich diplomatic history. From navigating t…
From Swiss Slopes to Hollywood Hustle
The hosts reflect on the cultural diversity of Switzerland, childhood memories, and the challenges of working in the film industry. Sylvia shares her upbringing on the Swiss-German side, as she recal…
Pets, Privilege & Royal Encounters
The duo reminisces about their childhood pets, Sylvia talks about her chinchilla and Korean squirrels to an octopus named Octavio who mysteriously followed her during Mediterranean swims, forging an …
History Repeats Itself
The team dives into Robert Greif’s business activities, which appear linked to international intrigue. They explore his involvement in infrastructure projects across Latin America, connections to a D…
Badass Women & Secrets of the Past
Sylvia and Michel delve into the complexities of writing a historically accurate script about Sylvia's mother's role in World War II-era espionage. They explore the fine line between creativity and h…
Coups & Contracts
This episode unravels Sylvia’s father’s complex legacy, blending business, espionage, and personal history in the geopolitical landscape of the 1950s. Michel and Sylvia explore his pivotal role in a …
Shady Business & Activism or Propaganda?
The duo begins unraveling intriguing connections between Sylvia's father and Venezuela's 1948 coup, raising questions about the ethics behind his pivotal role in introducing telecommunications to Sou…
Espionage, Secrets, and Chic in Walmart
Michel and Sylvia delve deeper into Sylvia's adoptive parents' enigmatic past, uncovering connections to WWII espionage and figures like Reinhard Gehlen and Wilhelm Canaris. They navigate the emotion…
The Atlantic Clipper Mystery
Michel and Sylvia share a candid update from Miami, where an unexpected detour has them diving deeper into Sylvia’s family history. Originally planning to head straight to Europe, they opted for Miam…
Allies, Espionage, and Betrayal
Sylvia and Michel dive into a trove of letters from the 1940s that Sylvia uncovered, hinting at a hidden history linking her family to espionage, political intrigue, and complex allegiances. The lett…
No Permits, No Limits: Filming Espionage at the Plaza Hotel
Their production crew joins Sylvia and Michel at New York’s Plaza Hotel as they continue to work on their documentary. They introduce key team members—Ken Farrington, Line Producer; Anthony Berenato …