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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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May 31, 2020 • 47min
S4: Dan Kaszeta - COVID19 is not a biological weapon
WELCOME TO NEED TO KNOWOn this month’s podcast, we are joined by Dan Kaszeta. Dan is Security/CBRN specialist and a US Army Veteran. He is also the author of 'Toxic' which is due out on 1st July 2020On this episode, we discuss Dan’s Washington Post article on why the Coronavirus is not a biological weapon.You can read that article here:https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2020/04/26/no-coronavirus-is-not-biological-weapon/
And pre-order his book Toxic here:https://www.hurstpublishers.com/book/toxic/
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Our film “The Dry Cleaner” has been released!Check out the trailer here:
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May 7, 2020 • 1h 9min
S4: David Neiwert COVID Conspiracy Theories And The Far Right
WELCOME TO NEED TO KNOWOn this month’s podcast, we are joined by author and journalist David Neiwert. We discuss the latest Conspiracy Theories inspired by the Coronavirus and look at how many of those theories have their roots in far-right ideology. We look at the economics of conspiracy theories, the dangers of conspiracy theories during a worldwide pandemic and Chris shares a few memories from his past as a conspiracy theorist. David is the author of a fantastic book called "Alt America: The Rise of the Alt-Right in the Age of Trump". You can get a copy here: amzn.to/2PKvY5p and you can listen to our earlier interview with David about his book here: www.drycleanercast.co.uk/podcast/#/ep…ge-of-trump/Please support this podcast
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Our film “The Dry Cleaner” has been released!Check out the trailer here:
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Apr 24, 2020 • 51min
S4: Gordon Corera Russians Among Us
On this month’s podcast, we are joined by author and journalist Gordon Corera. Gordon is the BBC's Security Correspondent.We discuss his book “Russians Among Us” which takes a look at the use of sleeper spies by the Russian intelligence services. You can find out more about Gordon and his books here:https://www.harpercollins.com/author/cr-128450/gordon-corera/And you can see his reporting for the BBC here:https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/correspondents/gordoncoreraYou can also connect with him on Twitter here:https://www.twitter.com/gordoncorerar
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Apr 17, 2020 • 1h 14min
S4: A Naval Perspective On COVID - 19
On this episode of “Need to Know” we are joined by author and journalist Iain Ballantyne. We take a look at how COVID-19 is effecting navies across the world and we also look at the first digital edition of Warships magazine. To get a copy of Warships IFR go to WWW.WARSHIPSIFR.COM/
For more information about Iain check out his website here: WWW.IAINBALLANTYNE.COM
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Apr 7, 2020 • 36min
S4: SPIES FIGHTING A SHADOW WAR AGAINST COVID19
On a special episode of "Need to Know" we are joined by author and intelligence historian Calder Walton. We discuss his brilliant article called “Spies Are Fighting a Shadow War Against the Coronavirus” for Foreign Policy. You can read it here:https://foreignpolicy.com/2020/04/03/coronavirus-pandemic-intelligence-china-russia/
Calder is also the author of the fantastic book “Empire of Secrets” which is available at all resellers. You can find out more about Calder and his work at his website: www.calderwalton.com/
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Our film “The Dry Cleaner” has been released!Check out the trailer here:
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Mar 31, 2020 • 34min
S4: Matt Fulton - "Active Measures" book and new chapter.
On this special podcast, we are joined by independent author Matt Fulton and we discuss his spy book “Active Measures”.You can connect with him on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/fultonmatt
Check out his website here: https://mattfulton.net/
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Our film “The Dry Cleaner” has been released!Check out the trailer here:
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Mar 27, 2020 • 56min
S4: Calder Walton British Intelligence in the age of Brexit and Bellingcat.
On this month’s podcast we are joined by author and intelligence historian Calder Walton. We discuss the future of British Intelligence in the age of Brexit and Bellingcat.Calder is the author of the fantastic book “Empire of Secrets” which is available at all resellers. He also wrote a brilliant article called “The Spies Who Came In From The Continent” for Foreign Policy magazine which was the inspiration for this episode. You can read it here: https://foreignpolicy.com/2019/04/27/the-spies-who-came-in-from-the-continent-espionage-britain-brexit/
You can find out more about Calder and his work at his website: http://www.calderwalton.com/
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Our film “The Dry Cleaner” has been released!Check out the trailer here:
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Mar 18, 2020 • 4min
Service announcement, COVID, new episodes & Patreon
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www.paypal.me/drycleanercast -- Payments over $5 please Include your email in a note and I'll send over this months bonus content. Our film “The Dry Cleaner” has been released!You can buy the film here:
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Feb 28, 2020 • 49min
S4: John Calvert Discusses Sayyid Qutb
WELCOME TO EPISODE THIRTY-TWOOn this month’s podcast, we are joined by author John Calvert. We discuss his book “Sayyid Qutb and the Origins of Radical Islamism”You can purchase the book at the following linksAmazon (UK) https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1849049491/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0Amazon (US) https://www.amazon.com/Sayyid-Qutb-Origins-Radical-Islamism/dp/0199333475/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Sayyid+Qutb+and+the+Origins+of+Radical+Islamism&qid=1582908313&sr=8-1Amazon (AUS) https://www.amazon.com.au/Sayyid-Qutb-Origins-Radical-Islamism-ebook/dp/B00ET38FNI/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Sayyid-Qutb-Origins-Radical-Islamism&qid=1582908363&sr=8-1Amazon (Canada) https://www.amazon.ca/Sayyid-Qutb-Origins-Radical-Islamism-ebook/dp/B00ET38FNI/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Sayyid-Qutb-Origins-Radical-Islamism&qid=1582908502&sr=8-1
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Jan 24, 2020 • 1h 2min
S4: Need To Know: David Neiwert on latest Far Right developments
WELCOME TO NEED TO KNOWOn this month’s podcast, we are joined by author and journalist David Neiwert.We discuss the latest developments with the far-right across the USA & Europe.David is the author of a fantastic book called "Alt America: The Rise of the Alt-Right in the Age of Trump". You can get a copy here: amzn.to/2PKvY5p and you can listen to our earlier interview with David about his book here: www.drycleanercast.co.uk/podcast/#/ep…ge-of-trump/Our film “The Dry Cleaner” has been released!Check out the trailer here:
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