Secrets & Spies Podcast: Global Affairs | Intelligence
@secretsandspies.bsky.social
A transatlantic spy podcast exploring the world of espionage, terrorism, geopolitics, and intrigue | Co-hosted by @chriscarrfilm.bsky.social and @mattfulton.net | linktr.ee/secretsandspies
Former FBI agent Jim Gaylord joins @mattfulton.net to unpack how Chi Mak and his family quietly stole US Navy technology for Beijing. One of the most consequential Chinese espionage operations ever uncovered inside the US defense industry.
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November 29, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Former FBI agent Jim Gaylord joins @mattfulton.net to unpack how Chi Mak and his family quietly stole US Navy technology for Beijing. One of the most consequential Chinese espionage operations ever uncovered inside the US defense industry.
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A century before today’s donor rows, Maundy Gregory turned titles into a marketplace. In our latest episode, Stephen Bates explains how he monetised access to power and why his story still echoes in modern cash-for-honours scandals.
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November 23, 2025 at 5:05 PM
A century before today’s donor rows, Maundy Gregory turned titles into a marketplace. In our latest episode, Stephen Bates explains how he monetised access to power and why his story still echoes in modern cash-for-honours scandals.
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New Episode: Author Stephen Bates joins Chris to tell the story of Maundy Gregory, the fixer who literally sold British honours. How did he get away with it—and what does it reveal about cash, peerages, and the health of UK democracy?
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November 22, 2025 at 4:35 PM
New Episode: Author Stephen Bates joins Chris to tell the story of Maundy Gregory, the fixer who literally sold British honours. How did he get away with it—and what does it reveal about cash, peerages, and the health of UK democracy?
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Chris and ex-CIA analyst Yaya Fanusie unpack CBDCs, Bitcoin, China’s digital yuan, and how digital money is reshaping global power.
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November 15, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Chris and ex-CIA analyst Yaya Fanusie unpack CBDCs, Bitcoin, China’s digital yuan, and how digital money is reshaping global power.
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Audio: pod.fo/e/353357
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What are Trump's priorities for Ukraine and European defence? Find out on our latest podcast episode with
@shaneharris.bsky.social
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@shaneharris.bsky.social
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November 10, 2025 at 9:43 AM
What are Trump's priorities for Ukraine and European defence? Find out on our latest podcast episode with
@shaneharris.bsky.social
Listen and watch here 👇👇👇
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@shaneharris.bsky.social
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@shaneharris.bsky.social joins @mattfulton.net to unpack how Europe is rearming for a post-US future amid Putin’s aggression and Trump’s unpredictability.
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November 8, 2025 at 8:37 AM
@shaneharris.bsky.social joins @mattfulton.net to unpack how Europe is rearming for a post-US future amid Putin’s aggression and Trump’s unpredictability.
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Tomorrow on the pod, @shaneharris.bsky.social talks to @mattfulton.net about his recent reporting trip to Europe and how the rest of NATO is preparing to confront Russia, if necessary, without US support.
November 7, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Tomorrow on the pod, @shaneharris.bsky.social talks to @mattfulton.net about his recent reporting trip to Europe and how the rest of NATO is preparing to confront Russia, if necessary, without US support.
Reality Winner joins us on the podcast to discuss why she leaked classified information to The Intercept in 2017
November 2, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Reality Winner joins us on the podcast to discuss why she leaked classified information to The Intercept in 2017
On our latest podcast, Chris is joined by NSA leaker Reality Winner.
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November 1, 2025 at 8:12 AM
On our latest podcast, Chris is joined by NSA leaker Reality Winner.
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On the podcast tomorrow, Chris is joined by NSA leaker Reality Winner.
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October 31, 2025 at 11:32 PM
On the podcast tomorrow, Chris is joined by NSA leaker Reality Winner.
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“Whenever there is any doubt, there is no doubt,"
“Ronin”
“Ronin”
October 30, 2025 at 11:26 AM
“Whenever there is any doubt, there is no doubt,"
“Ronin”
“Ronin”
“Everyone is your brother until the rent is due”
“Ronin”
“Ronin”
October 30, 2025 at 11:26 AM
“Everyone is your brother until the rent is due”
“Ronin”
“Ronin”
Spy film quotes I like:
“When did Noah build the Ark? Before the rain, before the rain.” - “Spy Game”
“When did Noah build the Ark? Before the rain, before the rain.” - “Spy Game”
October 30, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Spy film quotes I like:
“When did Noah build the Ark? Before the rain, before the rain.” - “Spy Game”
“When did Noah build the Ark? Before the rain, before the rain.” - “Spy Game”
Thats a wrap on 2 great days of SpyQ
Learned a lot and had a fantastic time and met loads of facinating people.
Very pleased Secrets & Spies Podcast could support such an event.
Looking forward to the next one 🍸🍸🍸
Learned a lot and had a fantastic time and met loads of facinating people.
Very pleased Secrets & Spies Podcast could support such an event.
Looking forward to the next one 🍸🍸🍸
October 28, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Thats a wrap on 2 great days of SpyQ
Learned a lot and had a fantastic time and met loads of facinating people.
Very pleased Secrets & Spies Podcast could support such an event.
Looking forward to the next one 🍸🍸🍸
Learned a lot and had a fantastic time and met loads of facinating people.
Very pleased Secrets & Spies Podcast could support such an event.
Looking forward to the next one 🍸🍸🍸
Chris is ready for SpyQ tomorrow. Is anyone who follows us here coming?
October 26, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Chris is ready for SpyQ tomorrow. Is anyone who follows us here coming?
On our latest podcast.
Gaza truce on thin ice, UK spy trial collapses, & U.S. tech aids China’s PLA—Chris & Matt unpack a turbulent week in global espionage.
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Gaza truce on thin ice, UK spy trial collapses, & U.S. tech aids China’s PLA—Chris & Matt unpack a turbulent week in global espionage.
Tune in via links below 👇👇👇
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October 25, 2025 at 4:01 PM
On our latest podcast.
Gaza truce on thin ice, UK spy trial collapses, & U.S. tech aids China’s PLA—Chris & Matt unpack a turbulent week in global espionage.
Tune in via links below 👇👇👇
🎧Audio: pod.fo/e/3441b1
🎥YouTube: youtu.be/N3XqFtU7TXY
Gaza truce on thin ice, UK spy trial collapses, & U.S. tech aids China’s PLA—Chris & Matt unpack a turbulent week in global espionage.
Tune in via links below 👇👇👇
🎧Audio: pod.fo/e/3441b1
🎥YouTube: youtu.be/N3XqFtU7TXY
Sadly, the man in the hat is not a detective, despite widespread claims to the contrary.
October 24, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Sadly, the man in the hat is not a detective, despite widespread claims to the contrary.
Find out the details of John le Carré: Tradecraft exhibition.
Chris speaks with historian Dr. Jessica Douthwaite about John le Carré’s life, craft, and legacy in the new Bodleian Library exhibition.
Youtube version has exclusive footage.
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Chris speaks with historian Dr. Jessica Douthwaite about John le Carré’s life, craft, and legacy in the new Bodleian Library exhibition.
Youtube version has exclusive footage.
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October 18, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Find out the details of John le Carré: Tradecraft exhibition.
Chris speaks with historian Dr. Jessica Douthwaite about John le Carré’s life, craft, and legacy in the new Bodleian Library exhibition.
Youtube version has exclusive footage.
🎧 Audio: pod.fo/e/33f804
🎥 YouTube: youtu.be/7bfYwun2aGo
Chris speaks with historian Dr. Jessica Douthwaite about John le Carré’s life, craft, and legacy in the new Bodleian Library exhibition.
Youtube version has exclusive footage.
🎧 Audio: pod.fo/e/33f804
🎥 YouTube: youtu.be/7bfYwun2aGo
Former FBI agent Tim Carpenter joins Chris to discuss "The Grave Robber"—the FBI’s biggest stolen artifacts case.
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October 15, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Former FBI agent Tim Carpenter joins Chris to discuss "The Grave Robber"—the FBI’s biggest stolen artifacts case.
Podcast available via links below 👇👇👇
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Podcast available via links below 👇👇👇
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On this weeks episode, @mattfulton.net is joined by @jaketapper.bsky.social to discuss his excellent new book “Race Against Terror”
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October 11, 2025 at 12:22 PM
On this weeks episode, @mattfulton.net is joined by @jaketapper.bsky.social to discuss his excellent new book “Race Against Terror”
Listen via links below 👇👇👇
Audio: pod.fo/e/33b7d5
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On this weeks Espresso Martini:
Trump & Hegseth’s Quantico culture war, MI6’s dark-web “Silent Courier,” a SIM-card farm tied to swatting, and how the US shutdown hits the intel world.
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Trump & Hegseth’s Quantico culture war, MI6’s dark-web “Silent Courier,” a SIM-card farm tied to swatting, and how the US shutdown hits the intel world.
🎧 pod.fo/e/336e28
🎥 youtu.be/CCXcBQkPtec
October 4, 2025 at 12:54 PM
On this weeks Espresso Martini:
Trump & Hegseth’s Quantico culture war, MI6’s dark-web “Silent Courier,” a SIM-card farm tied to swatting, and how the US shutdown hits the intel world.
🎧 pod.fo/e/336e28
🎥 youtu.be/CCXcBQkPtec
Trump & Hegseth’s Quantico culture war, MI6’s dark-web “Silent Courier,” a SIM-card farm tied to swatting, and how the US shutdown hits the intel world.
🎧 pod.fo/e/336e28
🎥 youtu.be/CCXcBQkPtec
Ever wondered what it’s like to think like an intelligence officer? 🕵️♂️
Spy-Q is a 2-day, high-intensity training event that brings CIA, MI6, and FBI tradecraft to civilians.
Learn more on our latest podcast and listen to get a 10% Discount.
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Spy-Q is a 2-day, high-intensity training event that brings CIA, MI6, and FBI tradecraft to civilians.
Learn more on our latest podcast and listen to get a 10% Discount.
🎧 pod.fo/e/3339a0
🎥 youtu.be/99Khjs1Lgcs?...
September 29, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Ever wondered what it’s like to think like an intelligence officer? 🕵️♂️
Spy-Q is a 2-day, high-intensity training event that brings CIA, MI6, and FBI tradecraft to civilians.
Learn more on our latest podcast and listen to get a 10% Discount.
🎧 pod.fo/e/3339a0
🎥 youtu.be/99Khjs1Lgcs?...
Spy-Q is a 2-day, high-intensity training event that brings CIA, MI6, and FBI tradecraft to civilians.
Learn more on our latest podcast and listen to get a 10% Discount.
🎧 pod.fo/e/3339a0
🎥 youtu.be/99Khjs1Lgcs?...
@azelin.bsky.social joins @mattfulton.net to discuss the future of Syria after Assad
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September 27, 2025 at 9:08 AM
@azelin.bsky.social joins @mattfulton.net to discuss the future of Syria after Assad
Check out our interview below 👇👇👇
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Check out our interview below 👇👇👇
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Cheers from Sharia London 🤦♂️ (Which as a reminder is not a thing)
September 23, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Cheers from Sharia London 🤦♂️ (Which as a reminder is not a thing)
🚨 New Secrets & Spies 🎙️
Chris & Matt unpack:
🕵️ US intel under fire — strain on Five Eyes
🎯 Spy-Q: learn real spy tradecraft
💥 Israel’s Doha strike & intel backlash
Listen via links below 👇👇👇
🎧 pod.fo/e/32e18a
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Chris & Matt unpack:
🕵️ US intel under fire — strain on Five Eyes
🎯 Spy-Q: learn real spy tradecraft
💥 Israel’s Doha strike & intel backlash
Listen via links below 👇👇👇
🎧 pod.fo/e/32e18a
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September 20, 2025 at 2:54 PM
🚨 New Secrets & Spies 🎙️
Chris & Matt unpack:
🕵️ US intel under fire — strain on Five Eyes
🎯 Spy-Q: learn real spy tradecraft
💥 Israel’s Doha strike & intel backlash
Listen via links below 👇👇👇
🎧 pod.fo/e/32e18a
🎥 youtu.be/qGwtAuQtA4I?...
Chris & Matt unpack:
🕵️ US intel under fire — strain on Five Eyes
🎯 Spy-Q: learn real spy tradecraft
💥 Israel’s Doha strike & intel backlash
Listen via links below 👇👇👇
🎧 pod.fo/e/32e18a
🎥 youtu.be/qGwtAuQtA4I?...