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
Mentioned books
Jan 19, 2018 • 1h 5min
S2: Todd Leventhal - Cold War Russian Active Measures
On this month’s podcast, we are joined by Todd Leventhal who was the State Departments sole counter-misinformation officer in the last years of the Cold War from 1987 through until 2010.
We discuss Russian Cold War era "Active Measures"
If you enjoy the show please visit our website: www.drycleanercast.co.uk
Dec 15, 2017 • 1h 4min
S2: The Rage - The vicious circle of Islamist and Far-Right extremism
On Episode 15 we interview author Julia Ebner who has written a fantastic book called “The Rage” that looks at the relationship between Islamist extremists and the Western Far Right.
If you like the work we are doing please support this podcast by becoming a Patreon subscriber today by going to www.patreon.com/drycleanercast
You can join in the discussion by connecting with us on Twitter. Go to: www.twitter.com/drycleanercast
For more information about the podcast and to listen to past episodes please visit our website: www.drycleanercast.co.uk
Thanks for listening
All the best
Chris
Nov 24, 2017 • 34min
S2: The Battle For British Islam
On this months podcast, we are joined by journalist and author Tony McMahon. We discuss his book "The Battle for British Islam" which he co-authored with Sara Khan.
For more information about the work Sara and Tony do please visit: https://wewillinspire.com/
If you like the work we are doing please support this podcast by becoming a Patreon subscriber today by going to www.patreon.com/drycleanercast
You can join in the discussion by connecting with us on Twitter. Go to: www.twitter.com/drycleanercast
For more information about the podcast and to listen to past episodes please visit our website: www.drycleanercast.co.uk
Thanks for listening
All the best
Chris
Oct 16, 2017 • 1h 21min
S2: Discussing Moscow Gold, The Soviet Union & the British left
It's the 100th Anniversary of the Bolshevik "October Revolution", so this month we have recorded a special on the complex relationship between the Soviet Union and the British Left.
We are joined by authors Paul Anderson & Kevin Davey to discuss their book "Moscow Gold".
You can purchase the book here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00EX9FBGC/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1
If you like what we are doing please support the show by connecting with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/drycleanercast
This show is independently made, please support us by becoming a subscriber at Patreon by going to www.patreon.com/DryCleanerCast
Oct 6, 2017 • 1h 24min
S2: Need To Know- Episode Two - North Korea, Parsons Green, Barcelona Attack And More-
On this episode we will be looking at events that took place between July and September 2017.
Anthony Ruggiero from the Foundation for Defence of Democracies joins us to discuss North Korea for the first half.
Then we are joined by former Counter Terrorism Detective and Author, David Videcette, to discuss the Barcelona attacks and the failed Parson's Green tube bombing.
If you enjoyed the show please support us by becoming a subscriber on Patreon by going to www.patreon.com/drycleanercast
Sep 22, 2017 • 1h 17min
S2: Submarines for espionage & trident for nuclear defence - With Iain Ballantyne
The Dry CleanerCast returns after a short summer break.
This month we go Nuclear on "The Dry CleanerCast".
We just hope your bunker has wifi.
We are joined by Iain Ballantyne, author of "Hunter Killers: The Dramatic Untold Story of the Royal Navy's Most Secret Service".
We discuss the use of submarines for espionage and nuclear defense. We also dive into dangerous waters disusing the renewal of Trident, the Royal Navy's nuclear deterrent.
If the podcast is not enough we have also created a submarine inspired playlist for you on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/…/…/playlist/6weE1SU0plFFxUaJiOqOEd
You can find out more about Iain Ballantyne, here: http://iainballantyne.com/
If you enjoy our podcast please connect with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DryCleanerCast
And please support the show by becoming a subscriber at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DryCleanerCast
Jul 15, 2017 • 1h 3min
S1: Need To Know- Episode One - Terrorist Attacks, Manchester, London, Paris.
The "Dry CleanerCast" presents "Need to Know"
"Need To Know" is a new quarterly podcast featuring conversations with security experts focused on the terrorism and intelligence stories dominating the headlines.
On this episode of "Need to Know" host Chris Carr is joined by former CIA officer Yaya J. Fanusie. Chris and Yaya discuss the recent terrorist attacks that occurred in Manchester, London and Paris between April - June 2017 and the wider issues that surround these attacks.
Yaya has recently published an article titled "How to neutralise the violent Jihadist pull"
You can view it here: http://muslimmatters.org/2017/07/12/how-to-neutralize-the-violent-jihadist-pull/
Do you like what we're doing?
Then please connect with us on twitter.
Go to https://twitter.com/drycleanercast
And please support the show by becoming a Dry CleanerCast Patreon subscriber today.
Go to https://www.patreon.com/DryCleanerCast
May 19, 2017 • 1h 11min
S1: Dr William Matchett Special Branch And The Intelligence War Against The IRA
On this months "The Dry CleanerCast" we are joined by former Special Branch Officer, Dr William Matchett. We discuss his book "Secret Victory: The Intelligence War That Beat The IRA".
If you enjoy the podcast please support us by subscribing to our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/DryCleanerCast
Also you can connect with us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/drycleanercast
Apr 7, 2017 • 1h 27min
S1: Peter Bleksley Undercover Policing, The War On Drugs, Organised Crime And Hunted
On Episode 10 of "The Dry CleanerCast" we are joined by former London Met Detective Peter Bleksley.
Peter was one of the Met's top undercover detectives during the 1980's to the Mid 1990's. We discuss what it is like to work undercover, the war on drugs and the wider issue surrounding drugs and the illegal drugs trade.
We also discuss Peter's work in television on "Hunted", "Guerrilla" and "Murphy's Law".
Mar 17, 2017 • 1h 11min
S1: Brian Dunning from SKEPTOID discussing Fake News, Conspiracy Theories And Alternative Facts
On Episode 09 of "The Dry CleanerCast" we are joined by fellow podcaster Brian Dunning of "Skeptoid".
Brian & Chris discuss Conspiracy Theories, Alternative Facts & Fake News. They also discuss what to do if a friend or family member has become a conspiracy theorist.
