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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S9 Ep34: Is China’s Military Ready for War? PLA Readiness, Regime Stability, and Taiwan with Timothy Heath
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2025-03-26
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S9 Ep33: Espresso Martini | Putin’s Dilemma, Moscow’s Play in Africa, and Listener Questions
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2025-03-22
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S9 Ep32: Who Will Defend Europe? with Keir Giles
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2025-03-20
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S9 Ep31: Espresso Martini | A Russian Spy Ring in the UK, Ukraine’s Ceasefire Gamble, and AI Warships on the Horizon
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2025-03-17
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S9 Ep30: Mission Iran: Behind the Scenes of Operation Eagle Claw with James Stejskal
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2025-03-10
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S9 Ep29: Espresso Martini | The Oval Office Debacle and a Reckoning for the Western Alliance
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2025-03-08
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S9 Ep28: Shane Harris on the US Intelligence Community in Crisis
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2025-03-05
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S9 Ep27: Espresso Martini | Trump’s FBI Shake-Up, China’s Military Buildup, and James Bond’s Future
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2025-03-01
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S9 Ep26: Dr. Taras Kuzio on Ukraine & Trump Peace Negotiations
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2025-02-26
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S9 Ep25: David Neiwert on Authoritarianism, Trump, Jan 6, and Antifa
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2025-02-24
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S9 Ep24: Espresso Martini | The GRU’s New Black Ops Unit, Russian Hybrid Warfare in Britain, and Listener Questions
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2025-02-22
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S9 Ep23: Espresso Martini | Trump Targets Cartels, NSA’s Word Purge, and Iran’s Drone Carrier
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2025-02-15
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S9 Ep22: Espresso Martini | The Potomac Air Disaster, Trump’s FBI Purge, and Iran Explores Its Nuclear Options
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2025-02-08
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Service Announcement - Listener Questions & Adverts
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2025-01-31
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S9 Ep21: Espresso Martini | Southport Killer, South Korea’s Political Crisis, Trump’s Team Navigates Middle East Ceasefires, and TV’s Spy Thriller Renaissance
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2025-01-31
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S9 Ep20: Espresso Martini | January 6 Pardons, Syria’s Crossroads, and the CIA’s Secret Partner
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2025-01-25
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S9 Ep19: Will ISIS Make a Comeback in 2025? with Aaron Zelin
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2025-01-18
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S9 Ep18: How to Think Like A Spy with Julian Fisher
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2025-01-11
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S9 Ep17: 2025 Global Forcast with Sam Liechtenstein from RANE
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2025-01-04
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S9 Ep16: Murder of a British Spy in the IRA with Henry Hemming
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2024-12-28
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