Secrets and Spies Podcast: Espionage | Global Issues | Current Affairs

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. 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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S7 Ep8: Hope Not Hate and the Walk-In with Nick Lowles

In this episode, we are joined by Nick Lowles from Hope Not Hate. Hope Not Hate is the real organisation behind ITV’s The Walk-In.Nick joins us to discuss the work of Hope Not Hate, and he gives us a...

27 Okt 20221h 5min

S7 Ep7: Ukraine Update with Dr Taras Kuzio

In this episode, we are joined again by Dr Taras Kuzio, discussing the latest developments on Russia’s war against Ukraine. Taras Kuzio is a professor of political science at the National University o...

13 Okt 202254min

S7 Ep6: Espresso Martini 1

We have a brand new show on Secrets & Spies! Welcome to episode one of Espresso Martini.Once a month, Chris Carr & Matt Fulton will pick out stories that catch their eye about espionage, terrorism, ge...

1 Okt 20221h 25min

S7 Ep5: Philby, Angleton and JFK

On today's podcast, I am joined by Dr Anthony Wells, and we discuss his latest book, “Crossroads in Time: Philby & Angleton A Story of Treachery”, which looks at the relationship between Kim Philby an...

24 Sep 202249min

S7 Ep4: Western Foreign Fighters and the Yazidi Genocide

On today's podcast, Liam Duffy from the Counter Extremism Project. In this episode, we discuss Liam’s report on Western Foreign Fighters and the Yazidi Genocide.You can read Liam’s report here: https:...

3 Sep 20221h 1min

S7 Ep3: Heat 2 with Meg Gardiner

On our 100th podcast, we are joined by best-selling novelist Meg Gardiner, and we discuss “Heat 2”, which she co-authored with legendary film director Michael Mann.Heat 2 is available here: https://ww...

9 Aug 202240min

S7 Ep2: The Wayward Assassin with former CIA analyst Susan Ouellette

We are joined by former CIA analyst Susan Ouellette on today's podcast. We discuss her novel “The Wayward Assassin”, and we talk about how the Chechen war influenced her book.You can find out more abo...

29 Jul 20221h

S7 Ep1: Spy Game with Michael Frost Beckner

On today's podcast, we are joined by Michael Frost Beckner. Michael was the writer of my favourite spy film “Spy Game”. He joins us to discuss the making of that film and we also look at his TV show “...

15 Jul 20221h 29min