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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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...

16 Jun 20221h 6min

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....

28 Mai 20221h 30min

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 undercove...

19 Mai 20221h 14min

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 Ukr...

6 Mai 202251min

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 wo...

15 Apr 20221h 3min

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 t...

25 Mar 202248min

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 Ro...

24 Mar 20221min

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.Yo...

18 Mar 20221h 12min