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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... more

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In this special conversation, Chris speaks with Reality Winner — the former Air Force linguist and NSA contractor who leaked evidence of Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. election and served the longest prison sentence ever imposed for an unautho... more

A fragile ceasefire in Gaza, the collapse of a UK spy trial, and a damning new report on China’s exploitation of U.S. defense research—Chris and Matt unpack a pivotal few weeks in global politics and intelligence. They assess the Trump-brokered truce... more

Chris speaks with historian Dr. Jessica Douthwaite, co-curator of John le Carré: Tradecraft at Oxford’s Bodleian Library. They explore how le Carré—born David Cornwell—approached his extensive research, the selection process for the exhibition, and t... more

Former FBI agent Tim Carpenter led the Bureau’s Art Crime Team, chasing down everything from stolen masterworks to looted antiquities. In this conversation, he joins Chris to discuss his new book The Grave Robber, a gripping account of the biggest st... more

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Recent Guests

Reality Winner
Former NSA contractor and whistleblower
Episode: S10 Ep11: Reality Winner on the Leak That Changed Her Life
Dr. Jessica Douthwaite
Historian specializing in the Cold War and curator of the John le Carré exhibition
Bodleian Library
Episode: S10 Ep9: John le Carré's Tradecraft with Dr. Jessica Douthwaite
Tim Carpenter
Former FBI lead investigator for the Art Crime Team
Argus Cultural Property Solutions
Episode: S10 Ep8: The Grave Robber: Inside the FBI’s Art Crime Team and Its Most Unusual Case with Tim Carpenter
Jake Tapper
Anchor of The Lead and State of the Union on CNN and author of Race Against Terror
CNN
Episode: S10 Ep7: Race Against Terror with Jake Tapper
Aaron Zelin
Senior Fellow at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy and founder of Jihadology
Washington Institute for Near East Policy
Episode: S10 Ep4: Syria After Assad with Aaron Zelin
Gavin Stone
Former British Intelligence, organizer of the Spy Q event
Episode: S10 Ep3: Espresso Martini | Five Eyes Fractures, Israel’s Doha Strike, and Tradecraft for Civvies
Florian Flade
Investigative journalist working for WDR focused on national security and defense topics.
WDR
Episode: S10 Ep2: Uncovering Germany’s Cold War Spy Missions with Florian Flade
Chad L. Lewis
Author of The Persuasion Game, specializing in post-Soviet Russian politics and US foreign policy.
Episode: S9 Ep65: The Persuasion Game and How Influence Peddlers Target Democracy with Chad Lewis
John Beck
Author and journalist focusing on human rights issues and conflict
Author of 'Those Who Should Be Seized'
Episode: S9 Ep64: China’s Long Arm: Uyghur Repression From Xinjiang to Washington with John Beck

Hosts

Chris Carr
Co-host and creator who brings authenticity through a deep fascination with espionage, supported by his background in filmmaking and screenwriting with a focus on spy narratives.
Matt Fulton
Co-host known for his background as a novelist and screenwriter, contributing narrative expertise to discussions about intelligence and geopolitics.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 509 ratings
  • Fantastic Podcast

    A really insightful and well ran podcast, with two polite, respectful and good hosts in Matt and Chris, I have read some of the reviews on here about the podcast and the hosts and they are so far wide of the mark. Each topic is not only relevant to worldly scenarios and happenings but also so very interesting/informative. The guests are always great and a lot of the questions posed for the guests are answered in great detail too adding to the podcasts too. 5/5 for me, keep up the amazing work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TheAleeJ
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • CIA future?

    No point getting so called experts in when there is so much evidence that clearly shows that the 9/11 commission report and its subsequent “review” are deeply flawed documents. The CIA is just another dept covering itself and has been proven to be corrupt many times. Why defend it? What garbage. Obviously Trump is a joke and a con artist but it doesn’t matter who’s in when the US government is such a corrupt system. Your senators can be bought and Scotus is corrupt. This is your problem. Trump j... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Breadz2
    Australia4 months ago
  • Very bias

    Seem to have a bias view of what they’re talking about and also tends to talk about topics don’t really understand. For example, a Brit talking about US congressional and presidential authority and admitting he doesn’t know. Pretty high level take on extremely nuanced topics. Hard pass

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Good content, horrible host
    United States4 months ago
  • Don’t trust the 4.1 star average.

    There are far too many people rating the podcast 1 star because they don’t agree that certain people are lacking intelligence. Overall the podcast is awesome…if you can look past your own opinions.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WJSM5
    United States5 months ago
  • Keep up the good work.

    Love the Espresso Martini episodes. And the other ones.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Shyshiikge
    United States5 months ago

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S10 Ep11: Reality Winner on the Leak That Changed Her Life
Q: How do you think the US should balance secrecy with the public's right to know?
There should be transparency once a war is resolved or an investigation is completed; the public deserves to know all relevant information.
S10 Ep11: Reality Winner on the Leak That Changed Her Life
Q: What did you see in the report that made it feel significant enough to share?
I needed the American people to see the text in the document to raise awareness about the facts being omitted by the media.
S10 Ep11: Reality Winner on the Leak That Changed Her Life
Q: How would you describe who you are today beyond the infamous NSA leaker?
I'm just Coach Rhee, living a typical American life with a criminal record, trying to find jobs and rescue animals.
S10 Ep9: John le Carré's Tradecraft with Dr. Jessica Douthwaite
Q: What do you hope people will take away from the Tradecraft exhibition?
I hope people will reflect on how John le Carré's themes are still relevant today and feel inspired to explore his writing and the various themes he discussed throughout his career.
S10 Ep9: John le Carré's Tradecraft with Dr. Jessica Douthwaite
Q: How did John le Carré gather information and work with experts to bring authenticity to his novels?
He read extensively on topics, tracked down contacts in the field, and sometimes hired research assistants for accurate details, integrating their insights with his own meticulous research.

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4. Jake Tapper
5. Aaron Zelin
6. Gavin Stone
7. Florian Flade
8. Chad L. Lewis

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