Secrets and Spies Podcast: Espionage | Global Issues | Current Affairs

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. 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.

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S4: Former CIA officer Sarah M. Carlson - In the dark of war

“In the dark of war”On this month’s podcast, we are joined by former CIA officer Sarah M. Carlson.Sarah was deployed to Libya in 2013. A year into her deployment the situation in Libya deteriorated an...

14 Jun 20201h 2min

S4: Why Spies Spy with Michael Smith

Why Spies SpyOn this month’s podcast, we are joined by author and journalist Michael Smith.We discuss his book “Anatomy of a Spy” which takes a look at why spies spy.You can find out more about Michae...

31 Mai 202048min

S4: Dan Kaszeta - COVID19 is not a biological weapon

WELCOME TO NEED TO KNOWOn this month’s podcast, we are joined by Dan Kaszeta. Dan is Security/CBRN specialist and a US Army Veteran. He is also the author of 'Toxic' which is due out on 1st July 2020O...

31 Mai 202047min

S4: David Neiwert COVID Conspiracy Theories And The Far Right

WELCOME TO NEED TO KNOWOn this month’s podcast, we are joined by author and journalist David Neiwert. We discuss the latest Conspiracy Theories inspired by the Coronavirus and look at how many of thos...

7 Mai 20201h 9min

S4: Gordon Corera Russians Among Us

On this month’s podcast, we are joined by author and journalist Gordon Corera. Gordon is the BBC's Security Correspondent.We discuss his book “Russians Among Us” which takes a look at the use of sleep...

24 Apr 202051min

S4: A Naval Perspective On COVID - 19

On this episode of “Need to Know” we are joined by author and journalist Iain Ballantyne. We take a look at how COVID-19 is effecting navies across the world and we also look at the first digital edit...

17 Apr 20201h 14min

S4: SPIES FIGHTING A SHADOW WAR AGAINST COVID19

On a special episode of "Need to Know" we are joined by author and intelligence historian Calder Walton. We discuss his brilliant article called “Spies Are Fighting a Shadow War Against the Coronaviru...

7 Apr 202035min

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 ou...

31 Mar 202034min