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 Ep11: Russia Today and Conspiracy Theories with Dr Precious Chatterje-Doody

On this episode we are joined by Dr Precious.Chatterje-Doody and we discuss her book which she co-authored with Dr Ilya Yablokov called “Russia Today and Conspiracy Theory: People, Power and Politics ...

3 Des 20211h

S6 Ep10: Mike Spann - First Casualty with Toby Harnden

On this episode we are joined by Toby Harnden and we discuss his new book “First Casualty” that takes a look at the first CIA team that went into Afghanistan after the 9/11 attacks. The book also focu...

25 Nov 202151min

S6 Ep9: Spymaster with Dr Helen Fry

On this episode we are joined by Dr Helen Fry and we discuss her fantastic new book “Spymaster” that takes a look at the life and work of MI6 officer Thomas KendrickYou can get a copy of the book here...

5 Nov 202155min

S6 Ep8: Ian Fleming’s War

On this episode we are joined by author Mark Simmons and we discuss his book “Ian Fleming’s War”You can get a copy of the book here: https://www.thehistorypress.co.uk/publication/ian-fleming-s-war/978...

29 Sep 202137min

S6 Ep7: Reflecting on 9/11 with Tom Parker

On this episode we are joined by author Tom Parker and we reflect on the legacy of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.Tom has written a fantastic in-depth book called “Avoiding the Terrorist Trap”. You can g...

17 Sep 20211h 1min

S6 Ep6: Reflecting on 9/11 with Angie Gad

We are joined by counterterrorism analyst Angie Gad and we reflect on the legacy of 9/11.You can connect with Angie on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/Angieslyst Our film “The Dry Cleaner” has been ...

14 Sep 202153min

S6: Reflections on 9/11 & Podcast Update

On this brief podcast, I just wanted to take a moment to share my memories of 9/11 in London 20 years ago. I also wanted to give you a quick update about the podcast. We will have two 9/11 specials ov...

10 Sep 202110min

S6 Ep5: License to Parent with former CIA officer Christina Hillsberg

License to Parent On today’s podcast we are joined by former CIA officer Christina Hillsberg, who has written a fantastic book about how she and her husband Ryan have used their CIA training to raise ...

3 Sep 20211h 14min