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Secrets & Spies
Secrets and Spies sits at the intersection of intelligence, covert action, real-world espionage, and broader geopolitics in a way that is digestible but serious. Hosted by filmmaker Chris Carr and writer Matt Fulton, each episode unpacks global events through the lens of intelligence and geopolitics, featuring expert insights from former spies, authors, and analysts. Tune in for balanced, critical perspectives that will expand your understanding of our uncertain world, deciphering the most enigmatic professions, ideologies, and organizations that shape the global landscape.
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Our Hosts
Host Chris Carr, driven by a teenage encounter with former KGB officer Oleg Gordievsky, brings a unique authenticity to the podcast. His deep-seated fascination with espionage is evident in his highly acclaimed short spy film The Dry Cleaner, available on Apple TV and Amazon Prime. Currently developing feature film and television scripts inspired by the podcast's themes, Chris aims to create realistic and compelling spy dramas.
Joining him is Matt Fulton, a novelist and screenwriter who draws inspiration from masters of the spy genre like John Le Carré, Tom Clancy, and Graham Greene. Author of the Active Measures series of globe-trotting geopolitical thrillers, Matt brings his decades of extensive research and narrative prowess to the podcast, offering listeners a front-row seat to the thrilling world of covert operations.
Subscribe to Secrets and Spies today on all major podcast streaming platforms.
Our Hosts
Host Chris Carr, driven by a teenage encounter with former KGB officer Oleg Gordievsky, brings a unique authenticity to the podcast. His deep-seated fascination with espionage is evident in his highly acclaimed short spy film The Dry Cleaner, available on Apple TV and Amazon Prime. Currently developing feature film and television scripts inspired by the podcast's themes, Chris aims to create realistic and compelling spy dramas.
Joining him is Matt Fulton, a novelist and screenwriter who draws inspiration from masters of the spy genre like John Le Carré, Tom Clancy, and Graham Greene. Author of the Active Measures series of globe-trotting geopolitical thrillers, Matt brings his decades of extensive research and narrative prowess to the podcast, offering listeners a front-row seat to the thrilling world of covert operations.
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Jun 16, 2022 • 1h 7min
S6 Ep24: Radicalisation and Counter-Radicalisation in Higher Education
On today's podcast, we are joined by authors Catherine McGlynn and Shaun McDaid. In this episode, we discuss their writing and research on Radicalisation and Counter-Radicalisation in Higher Education. You can get a copy of their book here: https://www.emerald.com/insight/publication/doi/10.1108/9781787560024This episode was edited by Rob DanielFor more information about the podcast, check out our website: https://secretsandspiespodcast.com/Secrets and Spies is part of the Spy Podcast Network. Check out our other excellent spy-related podcasts here: https://www.spypodcasts.com/Music Music on this podcast is provided by Andrew R. Bird (Andy Bird) You can check out his work here: https://www.monsteromnibus.com/?fbclid=IwAR0%E2%80%A6BdNQbuCvt9KWUYou can support Secrets and Spies in a few ways:- [ ] Subscribe to our Youtube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDVB23lrHr3KFeXq4VU36dg- [ ] Become a “Friend of the podcast” on Patreon for £3 www.patreon.com/SecretsAndSpies- [ ] You can buy merchandise from our shop: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/60934996- [ ] Connect with us on social mediaTWITTERtwitter.com/SecretsAndSpiesFACEBOOKwww.facebook.com/secretsandspies Check out our short spy film “THE DRY CLEANER” which is now available to buy on Apple TV & Amazon Prime.Watch the trailer here: youtu.be/j_KFTJenrz4
May 28, 2022 • 1h 31min
S6 Ep23: Putin's Plan B for Ukraine with Frank Snepp
In this episode, we are joined by former CIA officer and investigative journalist Frank Snepp. Frank Snepp won the CIA's second-highest award, the Medal of Merit, for his intelligence work in Vietnam. He went on to become a CIA whistleblower, a US Supreme Court precedent-maker; a Peabody award-winning investigative journalist, and the author of two CIA memoirs.
Frank recently published a very detailed article titled "Putin's Plan B for Ukraine", which delves into two murky peace plans connected to Russian intelligence and associates of former President Donald Trump. In the last section of the podcast, we look at the situation today and discuss how the war in Ukraine could end.You can read Frank's article "Putin’s Plan B For Ukraine: The Trump Primer"here: http://franksneppexclusives.com/?p=468You can connect with Frank here:Website: franksnepp.com; franksneppexclusives.com.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCzpM-owwI_CQBLlx6RZjkAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063466695236Secrets and Spies is part of the Spy Podcast Network. Check out our other excellent spy-related podcasts here: https://www.spypodcasts.com/Music Music on this podcast is provided by Andrew R. Bird (Andy Bird) You can check out his work here: https://www.monsteromnibus.com/?fbclid=IwAR0%E2%80%A6BdNQbuCvt9KWUYou can support Secrets and Spies in a few ways:- [ ] Subscribe to our Youtube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDVB23lrHr3KFeXq4VU36dg- [ ] Become a “Friend of the podcast” on Patreon for £3 www.patreon.com/SecretsAndSpies- [ ] You can buy merchandise from our shop: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/60934996- [ ] Connect with us on social mediaTWITTERtwitter.com/SecretsAndSpiesFACEBOOKwww.facebook.com/secretsandspies Check out our short spy film “THE DRY CLEANER” which is now available to buy on Apple TV & Amazon Prime.Watch the trailer here: youtu.be/j_KFTJenrz4
May 19, 2022 • 1h 15min
S6 Ep22: The Betrayal with Robert Mazur
On this podcast, I am joined by Robert Mazur, and we discuss his book “The Betrayal”, which looks at his time working undercover against the Cali cartel for the DEA. Robert previously worked undercover for US Customs against the Medellin cartel in the legendary “Operation C-Chase”. That story was later turned into an excellent film called “The Infiltrator”, and Robert was played by Bryan Cranston from “Breaking Bad.”You can get a copy of Robert’s excellent book here: https://uk.bookshop.org/books/the-betrayal-the-true-story-of-my-brush-with-death-in-the-world-of-narcos-and-launderers/9781785788390You can find more about Robert at his website here:https://www.robertmazur.com/Secrets and Spies is part of the Spy Podcast Network. Check out our other excellent spy-related podcasts here: https://www.spypodcasts.com/Music Music on this podcast is provided by Andrew R. Bird (Andy Bird) You can check out his work here: https://www.monsteromnibus.com/?fbclid=IwAR0%E2%80%A6BdNQbuCvt9KWUYou can support Secrets and Spies in a few ways:Subscribe to our Youtube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDVB23lrHr3KFeXq4VU36dgBecome a “Friend of the podcast” on Patreon for £3 www.patreon.com/SecretsAndSpiesYou can buy merchandise from our shop: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/60934996Connect with us on social mediaTWITTERtwitter.com/SecretsAndSpiesFACEBOOKwww.facebook.com/secretsandspies Check out our short spy film “THE DRY CLEANER”, which is now available to buy on Apple TV & Amazon Prime.Watch the trailer here: youtu.be/j_KFTJenrz4
May 6, 2022 • 51min
S6 Ep21: Impact of the Ukraine War on Russian Espionage activity in Europe.
On today's podcast, I am joined by Sam Lichtenstein. Sam is Director of Analysis at RANE, the Risk Assistance Network and ExchangeIn this episode, we discuss Sam’s articles about the impact of the Ukraine War on Russian Espionage activity in Europe. Sam’s Articles To read Sam’s articles, you can subscribe to Stratfor Worldview here: https://cloud.subscribe.stratfor.com/worldview (just $1 for 4 weeks)The Impact of the Ukraine War on Russian Espionage in Europe, Part I The Impact of the Ukraine War on Russian Espionage in Europe, Part IIRANETo find out more about RANE, please visit their website here:https://www.ranenetwork.com/Secrets and Spies is part of the Spy Podcast Network. Check out our other excellent spy-related podcasts here: https://www.spypodcasts.com/Music Music on this podcast is provided by Andrew R. Bird (Andy Bird). You can check out his work here: https://www.monsteromnibus.com/?fbclid=IwAR0%E2%80%A6BdNQbuCvt9KWUYou can support Secrets and Spies in a few ways:- [ ] Subscribe to our Youtube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDVB23lrHr3KFeXq4VU36dg- [ ] Become a “Friend of the podcast” on Patreon for £3 www.patreon.com/SecretsAndSpies- [ ] You can buy merchandise from our shop: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/60934996- [ ] Connect with us on social mediaTWITTERtwitter.com/SecretsAndSpiesFACEBOOKwww.facebook.com/secretsandspies Check out our short spy film “THE DRY CLEANER” which is now available to buy on Apple TV & Amazon Prime.Watch the trailer here: youtu.be/j_KFTJenrz4
Apr 15, 2022 • 1h 3min
S6 Ep20: Andrew Bustamante Everyday Spy
On today's podcast, I am joined by former CIA officer and fellow podcaster Andrew Bustamante. We discuss his excellent website “Everyday Spy” which enables people to learn valuable lessons from the world of intelligence and apply them in their everyday life. Andrew also shares his thoughts and insights on the war on Ukraine towards the end of the episode.Check out Andrew’s website here: https://everydayspy.com/And his excellent podcast “Everyday Espionage” is here: https://everydayspy.com/podcast/Andrew also supports the Mountain Seed Foundation which are doing vital humanitarian work in Ukraine. Please visit their website here: https://mountainseedfoundation.org/Secrets and Spies is part of the Spy Podcast Network. Check out our other excellent spy-related podcasts here: https://www.spypodcasts.com/Music Music on this podcast is provided by Andrew R. Bird (Andy Bird) You can check out his work here: https://www.monsteromnibus.com/?fbclid=IwAR0%E2%80%A6BdNQbuCvt9KWUYou can support Secrets and Spies in a few ways:- [ ] Subscribe to our Youtube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDVB23lrHr3KFeXq4VU36dg- [ ] Become a “Friend of the podcast” on Patreon for £3 www.patreon.com/SecretsAndSpies- [ ] You can buy merchandise from our shop: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/60934996- [ ] Connect with us on social mediaTWITTERtwitter.com/SecretsAndSpiesFACEBOOKwww.facebook.com/secretsandspies Check out our short spy film “THE DRY CLEANER” which is now available to buy on Apple TV & Amazon Prime.Watch the trailer here: youtu.be/j_KFTJenrz4
Mar 25, 2022 • 48min
S6 Ep19: Bio Labs, Chemical Weapons and Nukes with Dan Kaszeta
On todays podcast we are joined by Dan Kaszeta, who is chemical and biological weapons expert. He is also the author of the fantastic book “Toxic” which is a history of nerve agents from Nazi German to Putin’s Russia. On this episode we discuss the conspiracy theories around so called “Bio Labs” and we also discuss the potential use of Chemical and Nuclear weapons in the war in Ukraine.You can find out more and connect with Dan here: https://twitter.com/DanKaszetaYou can also buy a copy of his book “Toxic” here: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/KaszetaEpisode edited by Rob DanielMusic Music on this podcast is provided by Andrew R. Bird (Andy Bird) You can check out his work here: https://www.monsteromnibus.com/?fbclid=IwAR0%E2%80%A6BdNQbuCvt9KWUPlease support this podcastYOUTUBEPlease subscribe to our Youtube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDVB23lrHr3KFeXq4VU36dgPATREONPatreon Become a “Friend of the podcast” on Patreon for £3 www.patreon.com/SecretsAndSpiesRED BUBBLE MEMORABILIA SHOPVisit our new memorabilia shop: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/60934996SOCIAL MEDIATWITTERtwitter.com/SecretsAndSpiesFACEBOOKwww.facebook.com/secretsandspies THE DRY CLEANEROur film “The Dry Cleaner” has been released on Apple TV & Amazon Prime.Check out the trailer here: youtu.be/j_KFTJenrz4
Mar 24, 2022 • 1min
Spy Hards interview about my love of the film "Spy Game"
Hi everyoneJust a quick shoutout, I was a guest on an excellent podcast called “Spy Hards”. On that episode we discuss one of my favourite spy movies “Spy Game”, directed by Tony Scott and starring Robert Redford and Brad Pitt.You can listen to the episode here:https://www.podpage.com/spyhards/081-spy-game-2001/You can connect with “Spy Hards” here: https://linktr.ee/SpyHardsI hope you enjoy it
Mar 18, 2022 • 1h 13min
S6 Ep18: Fighting Evil with Macer Gifford
On todays podcast we are joined by Macer Gifford and we discuss his book “Fighting Evil”, which looks at the controversial topic of volunteer fighters who joined the Kurds in the fight against ISIS.You can find out more and connect with Macer here: https://twitter.com/macergiffordEpisode edited by Rob DanielMusic Music on this podcast is provided by Andrew R. Bird (Andy Bird) You can check out his work here: https://www.monsteromnibus.com/?fbclid=IwAR0%E2%80%A6BdNQbuCvt9KWUPlease support this podcastYOUTUBEPlease subscribe to our Youtube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDVB23lrHr3KFeXq4VU36dgPATREONPatreon Become a “Friend of the podcast” on Patreon for £3 www.patreon.com/SecretsAndSpiesRED BUBBLE MEMORABILIA SHOPVisit our new memorabilia shop: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/60934996SOCIAL MEDIATWITTERtwitter.com/SecretsAndSpiesFACEBOOKwww.facebook.com/secretsandspies THE DRY CLEANEROur film “The Dry Cleaner” has been released on Apple TV & Amazon Prime.Check out the trailer here: youtu.be/j_KFTJenrz4
Mar 8, 2022 • 52min
S6 Ep17: Putin and Ukraine with Dr. Taras Kuzio
On todays podcast I am joined by Dr Taras Kuzio from the Henry Jackson society. Dr Kuzio wrote a great book called “Putin's War Against Ukraine: Revolution, Nationalism, and Crime”. On this episode we take a look at the background to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. You can also visit Dr Kuzio’s website here:http://www.betweeneuropeandrussia.com/You can also visit the Henry Jackson Society here:https://henryjacksonsociety.org/Episode edited by Rob DanielOur film “The Dry Cleaner” has been released!Check out the trailer here: youtu.be/j_KFTJenrz4 And you can buy the film here: www.drycleanercast.co.uk/watchthefilmMusic Music on this podcast is provided by Andrew R. Bird (Andy Bird) You can check out his work here: https://www.monsteromnibus.com/?fbclid=IwAR0%E2%80%A6BdNQbuCvt9KWUPlease support this podcastPatreon Become a “Friend of the podcast” on Patreon for £3 www.patreon.com/SecretsAndSpiesVisit our new memorabilia shop: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/60934996Connect with us here:TWITTER twitter.com/SecretsAndSpiesFACEBOOK www.facebook.com/secretsandspies
Mar 4, 2022 • 41min
S6 Ep16: Russia Today & Ukraine with Dr Precious N Chatterje-Doody
Today we are joined by Dr. Precious N Chatterje-Doody who co-authored the book “Russia Today and Conspiracy Theory” with with Dr Ilya YablokovOn this episode we discuss how Russia Today has covered the Russian invasion of Ukraine. And we also take a look at the recent banning of the channel in the EU, UK and America.The book is available with here: https://www.routledge.com/Russia-Today-and-Conspiracy-Theories-People-Power-and-Politics/Yablokov-Chatterje-Doody/p/book/9780367224677# You can also visit Dr Chatterje-Doody’s website here: https://www.preciouschatterjedoody.com Podcast edited by Rob DanielOur film “The Dry Cleaner” has been released!Check out the trailer here: youtu.be/j_KFTJenrz4 And you can buy the film here: www.drycleanercast.co.uk/watchthefilmMusic Music on this podcast is provided by Andrew R. Bird (Andy Bird) You can check out his work here: https://www.monsteromnibus.com/?fbclid=IwAR0%E2%80%A6BdNQbuCvt9KWUPlease support this podcastPatreon Become a “Friend of the podcast” on Patreon for £3 www.patreon.com/SecretsAndSpiesVisit our new memorabilia shop: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/60934996Connect with us here:TWITTER twitter.com/SecretsAndSpiesFACEBOOK www.facebook.com/secretsandspies
