276 Episodes

  1. S9 Ep31: Espresso Martini | A Russian Spy Ring in the UK, Ukraine’s Ceasefire Gamble, and AI Warships on the Horizon

    Published: 3/17/2025

  2. S9 Ep30: Mission Iran: Behind the Scenes of Operation Eagle Claw with James Stejskal

    Published: 3/10/2025

  3. S9 Ep29: Espresso Martini | The Oval Office Debacle and a Reckoning for the Western Alliance

    Published: 3/8/2025

  4. S9 Ep28: Shane Harris on the US Intelligence Community in Crisis

    Published: 3/5/2025

  5. S9 Ep27: Espresso Martini | Trump’s FBI Shake-Up, China’s Military Buildup, and James Bond’s Future

    Published: 3/1/2025

  6. S9 Ep26: Dr. Taras Kuzio on Ukraine & Trump Peace Negotiations

    Published: 2/26/2025

  7. S9 Ep25: David Neiwert on Authoritarianism, Trump, Jan 6, and Antifa

    Published: 2/24/2025

  8. S9 Ep24: Espresso Martini | The GRU’s New Black Ops Unit, Russian Hybrid Warfare in Britain, and Listener Questions

    Published: 2/22/2025

  9. S9 Ep23: Espresso Martini | Trump Targets Cartels, NSA’s Word Purge, and Iran’s Drone Carrier

    Published: 2/15/2025

  10. S9 Ep22: Espresso Martini | The Potomac Air Disaster, Trump’s FBI Purge, and Iran Explores Its Nuclear Options

    Published: 2/8/2025

  11. Service Announcement - Listener Questions & Adverts

    Published: 1/31/2025

  12. S9 Ep21: Espresso Martini | Southport Killer, South Korea’s Political Crisis, Trump’s Team Navigates Middle East Ceasefires, and TV’s Spy Thriller Renaissance

    Published: 1/31/2025

  13. S9 Ep20: Espresso Martini | January 6 Pardons, Syria’s Crossroads, and the CIA’s Secret Partner

    Published: 1/25/2025

  14. S9 Ep19: Will ISIS Make a Comeback in 2025? with Aaron Zelin

    Published: 1/18/2025

  15. S9 Ep18: How to Think Like A Spy with Julian Fisher

    Published: 1/11/2025

  16. S9 Ep17: 2025 Global Forcast with Sam Liechtenstein from RANE

    Published: 1/4/2025

  17. S9 Ep16: Murder of a British Spy in the IRA with Henry Hemming

    Published: 12/28/2024

  18. Happy Holidays and Thank You for your support over 2024

    Published: 12/23/2024

  19. S9 Ep15: Russian Spy Ships and undersea cables with Florian Flade

    Published: 12/21/2024

  20. S9 Ep14: The Fall of Assad and What’s Next for Syria with Phillip Smyth

    Published: 12/14/2024

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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.