Secrets and Spies is an enthralling podcast that guides listeners on an immersive journey into the hidden realm of espionage, terrorism, geopolitics, and international intrigue. Hosted by filmmaker Chris Carr and writer Matt Fulton, each episode promises riveting conversations with best-selling authors, historians, journalists, and former intelligence professionals.
Tune in for thought-provoking discussions and expert insights with balanced yet 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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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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S2: Need To Know - Sergei Skripal And The Salisbury Poisoning With Edward Lucas
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2018-03-24
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S2: Fred Burton, the DSS And Pre 9/11 Counter Terrorism
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2018-02-22
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S2: Todd Leventhal - Cold War Russian Active Measures
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2018-01-19
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S2: The Rage - The vicious circle of Islamist and Far-Right extremism
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2017-12-15
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S2: The Battle For British Islam
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2017-11-24
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S2: Discussing Moscow Gold, The Soviet Union & the British left
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2017-10-16
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S2: Need To Know- Episode Two - North Korea, Parsons Green, Barcelona Attack And More-
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2017-10-06
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S2: Submarines for espionage & trident for nuclear defence - With Iain Ballantyne
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2017-09-22
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S1: Need To Know- Episode One - Terrorist Attacks, Manchester, London, Paris.
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2017-07-15
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S1: Dr William Matchett Special Branch And The Intelligence War Against The IRA
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2017-05-19
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S1: Peter Bleksley Undercover Policing, The War On Drugs, Organised Crime And Hunted
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2017-04-07
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S1: Brian Dunning from SKEPTOID discussing Fake News, Conspiracy Theories And Alternative Facts
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2017-03-17
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S1: Edward Lucas discussing Russia & Russian Espionage
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2017-02-17
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S1: Dr Vince Houghton, International Spy Museum, Washington DC
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2017-01-19
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S1: David Videcette - Former Counter Terrorism Detective London Met
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2016-12-23
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S1: Malcolm Nance - The Plot To Hack America
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2016-12-18
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S1: Shiraz Maher discussing "Salafi Jihadism: The history of an idea"
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2016-12-12
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S1: Yaya J Fanusie - Former CIA Officer on Islam & Counterterrorism
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2016-11-11
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S1: Paddy Hayes - Spy Trade Craft
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2016-10-11
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S1: Meredith Tax - The Double Bind, The Islamic Right and the Anglo American Left
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2016-09-08
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