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

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

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S4: Frank Snepp CIA In Vietnam

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2020/07/10

CIA in Vietnam with Frank Snepp On today’s podcast we are joined by Frank Snepp. Frank served with the CIA during the Vietnam war. He was the chief analyst of North Vietnamese strategy. He was there at the fall of Saigon and today we discuss his experiences during the Vietnam war and the intelligence failures that contributed to the US and South Vietnamese loss of the war. Frank published the book “Decent Interval” as an after-action report about the intelligence failures he witnessed in Vietnam

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

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2020/06/14

“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 and it was decided to evacuate the US mission in Tripoli. Sarah played a key role in leading over 150 staff from the US mission to safety. After a legal dispute with the CIA, she is now able to tell her story publicly. We discuss her book “In the dark of war” which looks at her time in Libya. You can

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S4: Why Spies Spy with Michael Smith

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2020/05/31

Why Spies Spy On 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 Michael and his books here: https://www.michaelsmithauthor.com/ All of Michael’s books and “Anatomy of a spy” are available at Amazon and all other book sellers. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Michael-Smith/e/B001H6O0OS%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share Please support this podcast Get early access to episodes by

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S4: Dan Kaszeta - COVID19 is not a biological weapon

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2020/05/31

WELCOME TO NEED TO KNOW On 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 2020 On this episode, we discuss Dan’s Washington Post article on why the Coronavirus is not a biological weapon. You can read that article here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2020/04/26/no-coronavirus-is-not-biological-weapon/ And pre-order his book Toxic

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S4: David Neiwert COVID Conspiracy Theories And The...

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2020/05/07

WELCOME TO NEED TO KNOW On 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 those theories have their roots in far-right ideology. We look at the economics of conspiracy theories, the dangers of conspiracy theories during a worldwide pandemic and Chris shares a few memories from his past as a conspiracy theorist. David is the author of a fantastic book called "Alt America: The

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S4: Gordon Corera Russians Among Us

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2020/04/24

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 sleeper spies by the Russian intelligence services. You can find out more about Gordon and his books here: https://www.harpercollins.com/author/cr-128450/gordon-corera/ And you can see his reporting for the BBC here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/correspondents/gordoncorera You can also connect with him on

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S4: A Naval Perspective On COVID - 19

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2020/04/17

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 edition of Warships magazine. To get a copy of Warships IFR go to WWW.WARSHIPSIFR.COM/ For more information about Iain check out his website here: WWW.IAINBALLANTYNE.COM Please support this podcast Get early access to episodes by becoming a Patreon subscriber. Early access from $5 a

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S4: SPIES FIGHTING A SHADOW WAR AGAINST COVID19

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2020/04/07

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 Coronavirus” for Foreign Policy. You can read it here: https://foreignpolicy.com/2020/04/03/coronavirus-pandemic-intelligence-china-russia/ Calder is also the author of the fantastic book “Empire of Secrets” which is available at all resellers. You can find out more about Calder and his work at his website:

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S4: Matt Fulton - "Active Measures" book and new...

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2020/03/31

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 out his website here: https://mattfulton.net/ Please support this podcast Get early access to episodes by becoming a Patreon subscriber. Early access from $5 a month www.patreon.com/DryCleanerCast If you don’t wish to subscribe you can leave a one-off tip at PayPal  www.paypal.me/drycleanercast Our

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S4: Calder Walton British Intelligence in the age of...

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2020/03/27

On this month’s podcast we are joined by author and intelligence historian Calder Walton. We discuss the future of British Intelligence in the age of Brexit and Bellingcat. Calder is the author of the fantastic book “Empire of Secrets” which is available at all resellers. He also wrote a brilliant article called “The Spies Who Came In From The Continent” for Foreign Policy magazine which was the inspiration for this episode. You can read it here:

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Service announcement, COVID, new episodes & Patreon

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2020/03/18

Please support this podcast Get early access with a Patreon monthly subscription  www.patreon.com/DryCleanerCast PayPal — One-time tip  www.paypal.me/drycleanercast -- Payments over $5 please Include your email in a note and I'll send over this months bonus content. Our film “The Dry Cleaner” has been released! You can buy the film here: www.drycleanercast.co.uk/watchthefilm Check out the trailer here: youtu.be/j_KFTJenrz4 Connect with us

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S4: John Calvert Discusses Sayyid Qutb

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2020/02/28

WELCOME TO EPISODE THIRTY-TWO On this month’s podcast, we are joined by author John Calvert. We discuss his book “Sayyid Qutb and the Origins of Radical Islamism” You can purchase the book at the following links Amazon (UK) https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1849049491/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0 Amazon (US) https://www.amazon.com/Sayyid-Qutb-Origins-Radical-Islamism/dp/0199333475/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Sayyid+Qutb+and+the+Origins+of+Radical+Islamism&qid=1582908313&sr=8-1 Amazon (AUS)

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S4: Need To Know: David Neiwert on latest Far Right...

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2020/01/24

WELCOME TO NEED TO KNOW On this month’s podcast, we are joined by author and journalist David Neiwert. We discuss the latest developments with the far-right across the USA & Europe. David is the author of a fantastic book called "Alt America: The Rise of the Alt-Right in the Age of Trump". You can get a copy here: amzn.to/2PKvY5p and you can listen to our earlier interview with David about his book here: www.drycleanercast.co.uk/podcast/#/ep…ge-of-trump/ Our film “The Dry Cleaner” has been

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S4: The Spy In Moscow Station

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2019/12/22

WELCOME TO EPISODE THIRTY ONE “The Spy In Moscow Station” On this months podcast, we are joined by the NSA’s former director of research Eric Haseltine. We discuss his fantastic book “The Spy In Moscow Station”, which takes a look at an investigation into the suspected bugging of the US Embassy in Moscow. The book is available at your preferred sites. You can purchase a copy and support the show via our Amazon links: (UK) https://amzn.to/2Sg7tOf (US) https://amzn.to/35NCqNK Check out the trailer

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S4: Director Chris Carr discusses his spy film The...

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2019/10/11

WELCOME TO EPISODE THIRTY On this month’s podcast, the tables have turned. Today host Chris Carr will discuss the making of his new spy film “The Dry Cleaner”. There are some minor spoilers and a little swearing in the discussion (Sorry) Check out the film trailer here: youtu.be/j_KFTJenrz4 You can buy the film here: www.drycleanercast.co.uk/watchthefilm Huge thank you to Rob Wallis of Electric Shadows podcast for interviewing me. Check out his podcast here:

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S4: Tim Tate -- Hitler's British Traitors

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2019/09/06

WELCOME TO EPISODE TWENTY NINE We are joined by author and journalist Tim Tate, and we discuss his fantastic book “Hitler’s British Traitors”, which is quite timely with the 80th anniversary of World War 2 just passing. You can find out more about Tim at his website: www.timtate.co.uk and connect with him on Twitter www.twitter.com/TimTateBooks DID YOU ENJOY THIS EPISODE? PLEASE LEAVE ME A TIP VIA PAY PAL HERE: PAYPAL.ME/DRYCLEANERCAST?LOCALE.X=EN_GB SUPPORT THE

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S3: My Islam With Angie Gad

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2019/07/05

WELCOME TO TWENTY EIGHT We are joined by Angie Gad and we discuss her website “My Islam”, which she set up to counter Islamic extremist propaganda with a more accurate interpretation of Islam. You can visit My Islam here: https://www.myislamproject.com/ You can connect with Angie on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/Angieslyst DID YOU ENJOY THIS EPISODE? Please leave me a tip via Pay Pal here: www.paypal.me/DRYCLEANERCAST?LOCALE.X=EN_GB SUPPORT THE

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S3: DDAY75 Submarines & Submarine hunters with Iain...

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2019/06/06

WELCOME TO TWENTY SEVEN We are joined by Iain Ballantyne, author of “The Deadly Trade: The Complete History of Submarine Warfare” We discuss the role of Submarines and Submarine Hunters in the build-up to D-Day and their role in an allied victory that lead to the end of World War Two. In the later section, we talk about veterans we have met and where to see some of the submarines and ships involved in WW2. IAIN’S LINKS WEBSITE: IAINBALLANTYNE.COM/ WARSHIPS IFR MAGAZINE:

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S3: Andrea Chalupa, Discusses Mr Jones Film And...

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2019/05/03

WELCOME TO EPISODE TWENTY-SIX On this months podcast, we are joined by Andrea Chalupa. Andrea is a writer, author, producer, journalist, and podcaster! She is the co-creator of the Gaslit Nation podcast and the writer of the feature film “Mr. Jones”. “Mr. Jones” is based on the true story of journalist Gareth Jones, who uncovered the Soviet-engineered famine in 1930’s Ukraine. The famine led to an estimated 7 million deaths and Gareth’s reporting was largely ignored and covered up by Soviet

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S3: David Neiwert, New Zealand Attacks, Rise Of Far...

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2019/04/18

On this Need to Know special we are joined by Author and Journalist David Neiwert. David is the author of a fantastic book called "Alt America: The Rise of the Alt-Right in the Age of Trump". You can get a copy here: amzn.to/2PKvY5p and you can listen to our earlier interview with David about his book here: www.drycleanercast.co.uk/podcast/#/ep…ge-of-trump/ Chris & David take a look at the Christchurch massacre in New Zealand. The attack killed 50 people and injured another 50. We look at the

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