by 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 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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April 19, 2025
Chris Carr interviews Gavin Stone, former covert operative, on the art of lie detection and the power of nonverbal cues in high-risk environments.
April 16, 2025
<div>This week, Matt speaks with Nicolo Majnoni, host of Shadow Kingdom, a gripping new investigative podcast from Crooked Media and Campside Media. The first season explores the mysterious June 1982 death of Roberto Calvi—known as “God’s Banker”—and his ties to the Vatican, organized crime, and secret societies at the height of Italy’s Cold War turmoil. They unpack Calvi’s downfall, the shadowy institutions behind it, and what this story reveals about how power operates in the dark. They also discuss the Vatican’s covert influence, how conspiracies blur into history, and what it means to tell stories when the truth remains elusive.<br> <br> Subscribe and share to stay ahead in the world of intelligence, geopolitics, and current affairs.<br> <br> Listen to Shadow Kingdom: God’s Banker: <a href="https://crooked.com/podcast-series/shadow-kingdom/">https://crooked.com/podcast-series/shadow-kingdom/</a><br> <br> Find more about Nicolo: <a href="https://www.nicolomajnoni.com">https://www.nicolomajnoni.com</a><br> <br> <br> <strong>Watch on YouTube: </strong><a href="https://youtu.be/cJoiqVwe-qM"><strong><a href="https://youtu.be/cJoiqVwe-qM">https://youtu.be/cJoiqVwe-qM</a></strong></a><br> <br> </div> <h1><strong>Support Secrets and Spies</strong></h1> <div>Become a “Friend of the Podcast” on Patreon for £3/$4: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/SecretsAndSpies">https://www.patreon.com/SecretsAndSpies</a><br> Buy merchandise from our shop: <a href="https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/60934996">https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/60934996</a><br> Subscribe to our YouTube page: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDVB23lrHr3KFeXq4VU36dg">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDVB23lrHr3KFeXq4VU36dg</a><br> For more information about the podcast, check out our website: <a href="https://secretsandspiespodcast.com">https://secretsandspiespodcast.com</a><br> <br> </div> <h1><strong>Connect with us on social media</strong></h1> <div>Bluesky: <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/secretsandspies.bsky.social">https://bsky.app/profile/secretsandspies.bsky.social</a><br> Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/secretsandspies">https://instagram.com/secretsandspies</a><br> Facebook: <a href="https://facebook.com/secretsandspies">https://facebook.com/secretsandspies</a><br> Spoutible: <a href="https://spoutible.com/SecretsAndSpies">https://spoutible.com/SecretsAndSpies</a><br> <br> Follow Chris and Matt on Bluesky:<br> <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/secretsandspies.bsky.social">https://bsky.app/profile/fultonmatt.bsky.social</a><br> <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/secretsandspies.bsky.social">https://bsky.app/profile/chriscarrfilm.bsky.social</a><br> <br> Secrets and Spies is produced by F & P LTD.<br> Music by Andrew R. Bird<br> Photos by Arin Sang-urai, Phillip Jackson/DailyMail & Canva<br> <br> 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.</div>
April 12, 2025
<div>Chris and Matt unpack the surreal ousting of top U.S. national security officials after far-right influencer Laura Loomer walked into the Oval Office with a hit list. They assess the fallout for cyber defenses, the politicization of the FBI, and the broader dismantling of U.S. institutions under Trump’s second term. Then, they turn to Trump’s sweeping trade war, its global blowback, and what Wall Street really thinks. Plus, a respected Chinese-American scientist disappears after an FBI raid, and Japan unveils a new generation of long-range missiles as it prepares for a more dangerous Pacific.<br> <br> Subscribe and share to stay ahead in the world of intelligence, geopolitics, and current affairs.<br> <br> <strong>Please share this episode using these links:</strong> </div> <ul> <li> <strong>YouTube: </strong><a href="https://youtu.be/s4KsMuz1lHY">https://youtu.be/s4KsMuz1lHY</a> </li> <li> <strong>Podfollow</strong>: <a href="https://pod.fo/e/2c6f9e">https://pod.fo/e/2c6f9e</a> </li> </ul> <div> <br> <br> </div> <h1><strong>Articles discussed in today’s episode</strong></h1> <div>"How Right Wing Influencer Laura Loomer Targeted Top Security Officials" by Dustin Volz, Vera Bergengruen & Alexander Ward | The Wall Street Journal: <a href="https://www.wsj.com/politics/national-security/how-right-wing-influencer-laura-loomer-targeted-top-security-officials-0b002715">https://www.wsj.com/politics/national-security/how-right-wing-influencer-laura-loomer-targeted-top-security-officials-0b002715<br> </a><br> "The Conspiracy Theorist Advising Trump" by Tom Nichols | The Atlantic: <a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/archive/2025/04/the-conspiracy-theorist-advising-trump/682289/">https://www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/archive/2025/04/the-conspiracy-theorist-advising-trump/682289/<br> </a><br> "I was a Top Leader at the FBI. What I Saw This Year Was Deeply Worrying. It Should Concern You Too." by John Sullivan | Substack: <a href="https://substack.com/home/post/p-160799346">https://substack.com/home/post/p-160799346<br> </a><br> "Will Russia Come Out a Winner in Trump’s Trade Wars" by Moscow Times Reporter | The Moscow Times: <a href="https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/04/03/will-russia-come-out-a-winner-in-trumps-trade-wars-a88238">https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/04/03/will-russia-come-out-a-winner-in-trumps-trade-wars-a88238<br> </a><br> "Russia not on Trump's tariff list" by Vitaliy Shevchenko | BBC News: <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdjl3k1we8vo">https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdjl3k1we8vo<br> </a><br> "Trump has turned his back on the foundation of US economic might - the fallout will be messy" by Faisal Islam | BBC News: <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp34nkj1kv2o">https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp34nkj1kv2o<br> </a><br> "Cybersecurity Professor Faced China-Funding Inquiry Before Disappearing, Sources Say" by Zeyi Yang, Louise Matsakis & Caroline Haskins | WIRED: <a href="https://www.wired.com/story/xiaofeng-wang-indiana-university-research-probe-china/">https://www.wired.com/story/xiaofeng-wang-indiana-university-research-probe-china/<br> </a><br> "FBI raids home of prominent computer scientist who has gone incommunicado" by Dan Goodin | Ars Technica: <a href="https://arstechnica.com/security/2025/03/computer-scientist-goes-silent-after-fbi-raid-and-purging-from-university-website/">https://arstechnica.com/security/2025/03/computer-scientist-goes-silent-after-fbi-raid-and-purging-from-university-website/</a><br> <br> "Japan develops new missiles designed to repel an invasion" by Leilani Chavez | Defense News: <a href="https://www.defensenews.com/global/asia-pacific/2025/04/03/japan-develops-new-missiles-designed-to-repel-an-invasion/">https://www.defensenews.com/global/asia-pacific/2025/04/03/japan-develops-new-missiles-designed-to-repel-an-invasion/<br> </a><br> </div> <h1><strong>Support Secrets and Spies</strong></h1> <div>Become a “Friend of the Podcast” on Patreon for £3/$4: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/SecretsAndSpies">https://www.patreon.com/SecretsAndSpies</a><br> Buy merchandise from our Redbubble shop: <a href="https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/60934996">https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/60934996</a><br> Subscribe to our YouTube page: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDVB23lrHr3KFeXq4VU36dg">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDVB23lrHr3KFeXq4VU36dg</a><br> For more information about the podcast, check out our website: <a href="https://secretsandspiespodcast.com">https://secretsandspiespodcast.com<br> </a><br> </div> <h1><strong>Connect with us on social media</strong></h1> <div>Bluesky: <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/secretsandspies.bsky.social">https://bsky.app/profile/secretsandspies.bsky.social</a><br> Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/secretsandspies">https://instagram.com/secretsandspies</a><br> Facebook: <a href="https://facebook.com/secretsandspies">https://facebook.com/secretsandspies</a><br> Spoutible: <a href="https://spoutible.com/SecretsAndSpies">https://spoutible.com/SecretsAndSpies<br> </a><br> Follow Chris and Matt on Bluesky:<br> <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/secretsandspies.bsky.social">https://bsky.app/profile/fultonmatt.bsky.social</a><br> <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/secretsandspies.bsky.social">https://bsky.app/profile/chriscarrfilm.bsky.social<br> </a><br> Secrets and Spies is produced by F & P LTD.<br> Music by Andrew R. 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