

Secrets and Spies Podcast: Current Affairs | Geopolitics | Intelligence
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.
Episodes
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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!
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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!
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Mar 18, 2020 • 4min
Service announcement, COVID, new episodes & Patreon
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Our film “The Dry Cleaner” has been released!
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www.drycleanercast.co.uk/watchthefilm
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youtu.be/j_KFTJenrz4
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Feb 28, 2020 • 49min
S4: John Calvert Discusses Sayyid Qutb
WELCOME TO EPISODE THIRTY-TWO
On 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 links
Amazon (UK) https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1849049491/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0
Amazon (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=8-1
Amazon (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=8-1
Amazon (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
Our film “The Dry Cleaner” has been released!
Check out the trailer here:
youtu.be/j_KFTJenrz4
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Jan 24, 2020 • 1h 2min
S4: Need To Know: David Neiwert on latest Far Right developments
WELCOME TO NEED TO KNOW
On 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:
youtu.be/j_KFTJenrz4
And you can buy the film here:
www.drycleanercast.co.uk/watchthefilm
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Dec 22, 2019 • 1h 5min
S4: The Spy In Moscow Station
WELCOME TO EPISODE THIRTY ONE
“The Spy In Moscow Station”
On this months podcast, we are joined by the NSA’s former director of research Eric Haseltine.
We discuss his fantastic book “The Spy In Moscow Station”, which takes a look at an investigation into the suspected bugging of the US Embassy in Moscow.
The book is available at your preferred sites.
You can purchase a copy and support the show via our Amazon links:
(UK) https://amzn.to/2Sg7tOf
(US) https://amzn.to/35NCqNK
Check out the trailer here:
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And you can buy the film here:
www.drycleanercast.co.uk/watchthefilm
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Oct 11, 2019 • 1h 24min
S4: Director Chris Carr discusses his spy film The Dry Cleaner
WELCOME TO EPISODE THIRTY
On this month’s podcast, the tables have turned. Today host Chris Carr will discuss the making of his new spy film “The Dry Cleaner”.
There are some minor spoilers and a little swearing in the discussion (Sorry)
Check out the film trailer here:
youtu.be/j_KFTJenrz4
You can buy the film here:
www.drycleanercast.co.uk/watchthefilm
Huge thank you to Rob Wallis of Electric Shadows podcast for interviewing me. Check out his podcast here: https://www.electric-shadows.com/tag/the-electric-shadows-podcast/
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Sep 6, 2019 • 58min
S4: Tim Tate -- Hitler's British Traitors
WELCOME TO EPISODE TWENTY NINE
We are joined by author and journalist Tim Tate, and we discuss his fantastic book “Hitler’s British Traitors”, which is quite timely with the 80th anniversary of World War 2 just passing.
You can find out more about Tim at his website: www.timtate.co.uk and connect with him on Twitter www.twitter.com/TimTateBooks
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Jul 5, 2019 • 1h 17min
S3: My Islam With Angie Gad
WELCOME TO TWENTY EIGHT
We are joined by Angie Gad and we discuss her website “My Islam”, which she set up to counter Islamic extremist propaganda with a more accurate interpretation of Islam.
You can visit My Islam here: https://www.myislamproject.com/
You can connect with Angie on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/Angieslyst
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Jun 6, 2019 • 1h 28min
S3: DDAY75 Submarines & Submarine hunters with Iain Ballantyne
WELCOME TO TWENTY SEVEN
We are joined by Iain Ballantyne, author of “The Deadly Trade: The Complete History of Submarine Warfare”
We discuss the role of Submarines and Submarine Hunters in the build-up to D-Day and their role in an allied victory that lead to the end of World War Two.
In the later section, we talk about veterans we have met and where to see some of the submarines and ships involved in WW2.
IAIN’S LINKS
WEBSITE: IAINBALLANTYNE.COM/
WARSHIPS IFR MAGAZINE: HTTPS://WWW.WARSHIPSIFR.COM/
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VISIT SUBMARINES & SHIPS MENTIONED
MA/SB 27 RESTORED (UK)
HTTPS://D-DAYREVISITED.CO.UK/PROJECTS/MASB-27-RESTORATION/
HMS ALLIANCE, X24 MIDGET SUB AND MORE (ROYAL NAVY SUBMARINE MUSEUM - UK)
HTTPS://WWW.NMRN.ORG.UK/D-DAY75
TYPE XXI (21) U-BOAT WILHELM BAUER (GERMANY)
HTTPS://U-BOOT-WILHELM-BAUER.DE/EN/
U505 CAPTURED U-BOAT (USA)
HTTPS://WWW.MSICHICAGO.ORG/EXPLORE/WHATS-
HERE/EXHIBITS/U-505-SUBMARINE/