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.
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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.
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May 3, 2019 • 54min
S3: Andrea Chalupa, Discusses Mr Jones Film And Gaslit Nation
WELCOME TO EPISODE TWENTY-SIX
On this months podcast, we are joined by Andrea Chalupa. Andrea is a writer, author, producer, journalist, and podcaster!
She is the co-creator of the Gaslit Nation podcast and the writer of the feature film “Mr. Jones”. “Mr. Jones” is based on the true story of journalist Gareth Jones, who uncovered the Soviet-engineered famine in 1930’s Ukraine. The famine led to an estimated 7 million deaths and Gareth’s reporting was largely ignored and covered up by Soviet authorities.
On this episode, we discuss the film and its relevance today in the age of Trump.
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https://gaslitnation.libsyn.com/
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Apr 18, 2019 • 1h 24min
S3: David Neiwert, New Zealand Attacks, Rise Of Far Right
On this Need to Know special we are joined by Author and Journalist David Neiwert.
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/
Chris & David take a look at the Christchurch massacre in New Zealand. The attack killed 50 people and injured another 50.
We look at the killers far-right links and we also discuss the role of social media in sharing far-right ideology. We also discuss the rise of the Far-Right in the age of Trump.
And we also ask what is Steve Bannon up to in Italy?
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Mar 31, 2019 • 50min
S3: Fred Burton Discusses His Book Beirut Rules
Welcome to Episode 25 of "The Dry CleanerCast"
On this months podcast, we are joined by Fred Burton.
Fred was the deputy chief of the Counterterrorism division for the State Departments, Diplomatic Security Service (DSS). He is currently the vice president of Stratfor, a strategic intelligence and analysis firm tracking global security and international affairs.
On this episode we discuss Fred's new book “Beirut Rules”, that looks at the 1984 kidnapping and murder of CIA station William Buckley.
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Feb 22, 2019 • 58min
S3: Anti Semitism on the British Left with Dave Rich
EPISODE TWENTY FOUR: DAVE RICH, ANTI-SEMITISM ON THE BRITISH LEFT
On this episode, we are joined by author Dave Rich, who wrote the book “The Left’s Jewish Problem: Jeremy Corbyn, Israel, and Anti-Semitism”
You can buy the book here: https://amzn.to/2Sf5kyx
Dave Rich is an Associate Research Fellow at the Pears Institute for the Study of Anti-Semitism, Birkbeck College, University of London, where he was awarded his PhD in 2015. He works at the Community Security Trust (CST), for whom he briefs ministers, MPs, civil servants and police officers about antisemitism.
The Community Security Trust (CST) is a British charity established in 1994 to ensure the safety and security of the Jewish community in the UK. You can find out more about the important work they do here: https://cst.org.uk/
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Feb 18, 2019 • 51min
S3: Need To Know - Malcolm Nance looking at Brexit & Russia
Malcolm Nance is back!
On this special episode of “Need To Know”, Malcolm joins us to discuss Russia’s connection to the far-right and the Ultra-Left in Europe, USA, and the UK. We take a look at Russia’s connection to Brexit, the Scottish referendum and the 2016 US Elections.
Malcolm Nance is an American author and media commentator on terrorism, intelligence, insurgency, and torture. He is a former United States Navy senior chief petty officer specializing in naval cryptology.
Malcolm is the author of several books including the New York Times bestseller “The Plot to Hack America” and his latest book “The Plot to Destroy Democracy”. He is also the Counter-Terrorism and Russia analyst on MSNBC and NBC News.
You can purchase “The Plot to Destroy Democracy” here: https://amzn.to/2Nkbqx3
NATO Handbook on Russian information warfare
http://www.ndc.nato.int/news/news.php?icode=995
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Jan 26, 2019 • 58min
S3: Need To Know - South China Seas
NEED TO KNOW: SOUTH CHINA SEAS WITH IAIN BALLANTYNE
THIS IS OUR FIRST PODCAST OF 2019!
On this episode of “Need To Know” we are joined we are joined by Author Iain Ballantyne and we discuss the situation in the South China Seas. We also look at developments in anti-ship and submarine weapons. We also ponder on the future of NATO and it’s importance.
WARSHIPS MAGAZINE
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Nov 30, 2018 • 60min
S3: Farhana Qazi, Invisible Martyrs
WELCOME TO EPISODE TWENTY THREE!
On this episode, we are joined by author of “Invisible Martyrs” Farhana Qazi. Farhana was the first Muslim woman to have worked with the US Governments Counterterrorism Centre and she has been fascinated with the question of why some women turned to violence. Over the last decade, she has been on a global quest searching for an answer.
On this episode, Farhana tells us what she has discovered.
You can purchase her book "Invisible Martyrs" here: https://amzn.to/2zB0GVb
For more information about Farhana, please visit her Website: http://farhanaqazi.com/
You can connect with her on Twitter https://twitter.com/farhanaqazi and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/farhanaqaziauthor
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Nov 9, 2018 • 52min
S3: Need To Know, Incel Movement, Alt Right And Violence
On this Need to Know special we are joined by Author and Journalist David Neiwert.
Chris & David take a look at the growing Incel movement, its threats and use of violence against women and its connection to the Alt-Right.
On this episode, we also discuss the MAGA Bomber, the Pittsburg Synagog shooting and the Tallahassee yoga shooting.
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: https://amzn.to/2PKvY5p and you can listen to our earlier interview with David about his book here: https://www.drycleanercast.co.uk/podcast/#/episode-eighteen-david-neiwert-alt-america-radical-right-in-age-of-trump/
Nov 2, 2018 • 52min
S3: Robert F. Delaney discussing China and his book "The Wounded Muse"
EPISODE TWENTY TWO: ROBERT F. DELANEY, THE WOUNDED MUSE & CHINA
On this episode we are joined by author and journalist Robert F. Delany and we discuss the inspiration behind his new China set book “The Wounded Muse”
You can connect with Robert on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RFDelaney
This is our first podcast to take a look at China and Chinese espionage. We intend to create more episodes in 2019 looking further at China on the world stage.
You can buy "Wounded Muse" here: https://amzn.to/2CXcuU7
Sep 28, 2018 • 1h 1min
S3: Amy Knight - Russian Intelligence & Political Murder
EPISODE TWENTY ONE: AMY KNIGHT - RUSSIAN INTELLIGENCE & POLITICAL MURDER
WE ARE JOINED BY AUTHOR & JOURNALIST AMY KNIGHT TO DISCUSS RUSSIAN INTELLIGENCE AND POLITICAL MURDER
AMY WAS DESCRIBED BY THE NEW YORK TIMES AS "THE WEST'S FOREMOST SCHOLAR" OF THE KGB. SHE IS THE AUTHOR OF A NUMBER OF BOOKS SUCH AS “HOW THE COLD WAR BEGAN”, “THE KREMLIN’S GREATEST MYSTERY” AND MORE RECENTLY “ORDERS TO KILL”.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT AMY PLEASE VISIT HER WEBSITE: HTTP://AMYKNIGHT.ORG/
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