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Girls-Only Non-Rev Lounge: Summer Travel Plans, Italy Tips, and Airline StoriesMonique and Lara host a girls-only Nun Riv Lounge episode while Tyler is busy moving, thanking production Dave and Tawny. They discuss Lara's packed summer travel—Hawaii (including the Road to Hana and seeing Lahaina after the fires), then a quick turnaround to Italy with Zachary, plus a St. George girls' trip and Dorkfest plans involving a train ride to San Diego. Lara shares Italy recommendations like grappa, Aperol Spritz, pizza differences, and buffalo mozzarella caprese. Monique talks about working London flights, the UK “luxury tax,” bonded liquor rules, and a humorous first-class passenger she jokes might be MI6, plus federal air marshal logistics and a military upgrade story that led to an emotional challenge coin. They also swap flight attendant stories, including “Booker T” being arrested at a Raiders game, and mention Monique's potential move to Richmond when Drew gets a flying job.00:00 Tipsy Soap Moment00:36 Girls Episode Kickoff02:14 Hawaii Plans Maui Return05:53 Italy Trip Prep08:41 Italy Food Drink Picks11:49 Nonrev Strategy Summer Travel14:06 London Luxury Tax Story16:09 Upgrading Military Passenger20:15 Parents Senior Mission Talk24:52 Summer Work London Chaos27:18 New Hotel In London28:40 First Class Shakeup29:31 MI6 Guy In 4A33:02 Air Marshals And CBP37:02 Bonded Liquor Rules38:08 Carding On Flights39:07 Booker T Flight Friend41:04 Raiders Fan Arrested43:48 Moving To Richmond47:43 Shoutouts And Wrap Up48:36 Dorkfest Train Plans52:06 Sponsor And Cabana BoyCheck out Route Explore from StaffTraveler https://route-explorer.com/StaffTraveler wants our feedback to help build Route Explore before it is officially released. Send any feedback to support@stafftraveler.comStaffTraveler is offering a 10% code for any of our listeners who buy their eSIM.Use the Promo code ST10NONREVLOUNGE https://share.stafftraveler.com/nrl-esim✈StaffTraveler is a great app that can assist your non-rev travels! Use it to find the loads for your non-rev travel! Use this to sign up:https://stafftraveler.com/nonrevlounge
As conflict in the Middle East, Russia's war in Ukraine and growing strategic competition between the U.S. and China continue to reshape the global landscape, business leaders are confronting a more volatile and fragmented operating environment. In this episode of Teneo Insights, Kevin Kajiwara is joined by Sir Richard Moore, former Chief of MI6 and Teneo Senior Advisor, to examine how shifting geopolitical dynamics, emerging technologies and evolving security threats are changing the way governments and companies assess risk. They explore how these trends are redefining the relationship between geopolitics, national security and business, and what leaders should be watching as the global risk landscape continues to evolve.
This episode we discuss John le Carré's 1979 novel Smiley's People with guest Charles Beaumont, a former undercover MI6 operative and author of A Spy Alone and A Spy at War. Beaumont describes first discovering le Carré at university through The Honorable Schoolboy and argues the Cold War novels still illuminate modern Russia's state cruelty […]
At the outbreak of World War Two, MI6 spymaster Thomas Kendrick launched a top secret operation in which German prisoners' cells were bugged and secret listeners installed behind the walls to record and transcribe their private conversations, an operation that would eventually expand to three clandestine sites including Trent Park in North London and Latimer House and Wilton Park in Buckinghamshire. Historian and leading expert Helen Fry joins the show to discuss her critically acclaimed book, walking through how high-ranking Nazi generals were given phony interrogations, then wined, dined, and encouraged to talk freely, never suspecting that every word was being captured and fed directly to Allied command. This episode is an essential listen for anyone drawn to the hidden architecture of wartime intelligence, covert deception operations, and the extraordinary human stories behind the greatest eavesdropping program in the history of modern warfare
Die Gondel der alten Schilthornbahn schwankt leicht im Wind. Unter mir liegen über 200 Meter Nichts, in der Ferne die schroffen Zacken von Eiger, Mönch und Jungfrau, vor mir der Staubbach-Wasserfall. Mein Herzschlag dröhnt in den Ohren. Eigentlich bin ich hier oben auf dem „Piz Gloria“, um über die schon lange zurück liegenden Dreharbeiten zu „Im Geheimdienst Ihrer Majestät“ zu recherchieren für ein ZDF-Reisefeature über die Schweizer Jungfrau-Region. Ein Sprung wie 007 Doch dann stehe ich plötzlich selbst da, das Bungee-Seil fest um die Knöchel gezurrt, und blicke in die Tiefe. In diesem Moment, kurz vor dem Absprung, ist da kein George Lazenby. Da ist nur dieser eine, irrsinnige Gedanke: Ein bisschen 007 steckt in uns allen. Wir wollen diese Gefahr, diesen Glamour, dieses „Überlebensgroße“… Ich bin gesprungen. Der freie Fall dauerte wahrscheinlich nur Sekunden, aber das Gefühl, ein Teil meiner Jugend-Filmgeschichte zu sein, hielt Tage an. Das ist die Macht des Filmtourismus. Er treibt uns an Orte, die wir ohne die Leinwand-Magie vielleicht nicht so recht gewürdigt hätten. Doch wer so viel reist, wie ich, lernt auch die Schattenseiten der Kinoträume kennen. Wenn der Kinotraum Touristenfalle wird Schnitt. Wechsel in die Andamanensee, Thailand. In meinem Kopf läuft das Duell zwischen Bond und Scaramanga aus „Der Mann mit dem goldenen Colt“. Ich erwarte nach der Bootsfahrt eine massive, majestätische Festung, verborgen in einer einsamen Bucht einer dieser Napfkuchen-Inseln, für die diese Gegend so berühmt ist. Die Realität auf Khao Phing Kan ist dagegen ein Schlag ins Gesicht. Die „James-Bond-Insel“ ist eigentlich nur eine unbedeutende, klobige Felsnase, die aus dem Wasser ragt. Von Einsamkeit keine Spur: Dutzende Ausflugsboote umschwirren den Felsen wie lästige Mücken. Der Lärm der Schiffsmotoren übertönt jedes exotische Gezwitscher. Wo im Film Scaramangas Solarkollektoren glänzten, schwimmt heute Plastikmüll im türkisblauen Wasser. Es gibt keine wohltuende Perspektive mehr, keinen Winkel, in dem man das Handy-Display so halten kann, dass die 500 anderen Touristen im Hintergrund verschwinden. Manchmal ist der Drehort eben nur das: ein Ort, der durch die Linse eines genialen Kameramanns veredelt wurde, in der Wirklichkeit aber an seiner eigenen Berühmtheit erstickt. Warum uns Bond-Orte magisch anziehen Trotzdem lässt uns diese Sucht nicht los. Lange bevor es Instagram-Hotspots und TikTok-Challenges gab, waren es die großen Blockbuster, die uns sagten: „Da musst du hin!“ Bond-Filme waren für meine Generation das, was heute der Algorithmus ist – eine visuelle Verführung, die Weltkarte neu zu zeichnen. Ob es die Serpentinen am Furkapass sind, auf denen der Aston Martin DB5 seine Reifen quietschen ließ, oder die elegante Bar im Hotel Atlantic in Hamburg – wir suchen die Orte auf, um einem Stück von Bonds Souveränität näher zu kommen. Verändert KI den Filmtourismus? Wird das auch in Zukunft so sein? In Zeiten, in denen KI-generierte Film-Welten immer perfekter werden, stellt sich eine radikale Frage: Werden wir in zwanzig Jahren noch nach Jamaika oder in die Schweizer Alpen pilgern, wenn die großen Blockbuster künftig komplett im Studio am Rechner entstehen? Wenn das spektakuläre Bergpanorama nur noch aus Einsen und Nullen besteht und elektronisch in Computer-Farmen gerendert wurde? Verliert ein Ort seine Anziehungskraft, wenn er nie „echt“ war? Ich glaube: Nein. Aber der Film-Tourismus wird sich verändern. Wir werden vielleicht weniger die Kulisse suchen und mehr die Geschichte dahinter. Reiseführer für Bond-Fans und Weltenbummler Genau hier setzt ein neues Kompendium an, das ich jedem Bond-Fan und Weltenbummler ans Herz legen möchte: Der (inoffizielle) James-Bond-Reiseführer von Cornelia Lohs. Das Buch aus dem Bruckmann Verlag liefert nicht nur die Koordinaten der ikonischen Szenen, sondern webt die kulturellen Kontexte und historischen Hintergründe ein. Cornelia zeigt uns, dass Orte wie das „ice Q“-Restaurant in Sölden (die Hofer-Klinik aus Spectre) oder die engen Khlongs in Bangkok mehr sind als nur ein hübsches Bild. Es sind reale Sehenswürdigkeiten mit eigener Seele. Das Buch ist eine Hommage an die Kunst, Orte unsterblich zu machen – und eine Einladung, sie mit eigenen Augen zu sehen, solange sie noch real existieren. „Ohne Krimi geht die Conny nie ins Bett“ Cornelia hat mir erzählt, dass für sie gilt: „Ohne Krimi geht die Conny nie ins Bett“. Expertin im Fall 007 – nicht Miss Moneypenny, sondern Cornelia Lohs, die Autorin des (inoffiziellen) James Bond Reiseführers Meine Kollegin aus der VDRJ, die auch einen Großteil des Jahres in der Welt unterwegs ist – meistens für Buchprojekte – liebt spannende Thriller; egal ob auf Bildschirm oder im Buch. Vor allem Geheimdienst-Vorlagen mit MI5 oder MI6 haben es ihr angetan. Logischerweise kennt sie alle Bond-Filme aus dem Effeff. Lieblings-007? Roger Moore. Die spannendsten Filme? Die mit Daniel Craig. Also eine echte Kennerin der Materie. Filmtourismus, Martini-Bars und VR In diesem WAS-MIT-REISEN-Podcast besprechen wir ihr Buch ausführlich. Wir diskutieren über die Faszination des Filmtourismus, über die besten Martini-Bars der Welt und die Frage, ob wir bald nur noch mit der VR-Brille auf dem Sofa „verreisen“. Hört rein, es wird munter, charmant und sehr überraschend – fast wie ein Sprung aus der Gondel am Piz Gloria. Um den Reiseradio-Podcast zu hören, bitte auf das Kopfhörer-Symbol im Titelbild klicken Der Link zum Buch Der Beitrag Lohs' 007-Bond-Reiseführer Drehorte, Mythen, Reiseträume für Filmfans erschien zuerst auf Was mit Reisen.
Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Hero Abergele girl rescues friend from drowning at beach Russian opposition artist Robert Kuzovkov shot dead in exile in Poland Woman left traumatised by swinging says website facilitated abuse Man bailed over woman allegedly pushed into path of bus in Putney Putin trying to intimidate with activities in UK, former MI6 chief says Thames Water moves step closer to nationalisation after government objects to rescue deal Prince George to attend Eton College from September Five big questions about the UKs under 16s social media ban Woman in court over fatal Wimbledon school crash Daylight robbery but worth it what fans are spending on World Cup
Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Russian opposition artist Robert Kuzovkov shot dead in exile in Poland Five big questions about the UKs under 16s social media ban Putin trying to intimidate with activities in UK, former MI6 chief says Woman left traumatised by swinging says website facilitated abuse Man bailed over woman allegedly pushed into path of bus in Putney Thames Water moves step closer to nationalisation after government objects to rescue deal Woman in court over fatal Wimbledon school crash Prince George to attend Eton College from September Hero Abergele girl rescues friend from drowning at beach Daylight robbery but worth it what fans are spending on World Cup
Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Woman in court over fatal Wimbledon school crash Daylight robbery but worth it what fans are spending on World Cup Putin trying to intimidate with activities in UK, former MI6 chief says Man bailed over woman allegedly pushed into path of bus in Putney Five big questions about the UKs under 16s social media ban Russian opposition artist Robert Kuzovkov shot dead in exile in Poland Thames Water moves step closer to nationalisation after government objects to rescue deal Hero Abergele girl rescues friend from drowning at beach Prince George to attend Eton College from September Woman left traumatised by swinging says website facilitated abuse
Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Daylight robbery but worth it what fans are spending on World Cup Five big questions about the UKs under 16s social media ban Hero Abergele girl rescues friend from drowning at beach Prince George to attend Eton College from September Woman left traumatised by swinging says website facilitated abuse Thames Water moves step closer to nationalisation after government objects to rescue deal Woman in court over fatal Wimbledon school crash Russian opposition artist Robert Kuzovkov shot dead in exile in Poland Man bailed over woman allegedly pushed into path of bus in Putney Putin trying to intimidate with activities in UK, former MI6 chief says
Podczas gdy nowi właściciele praw do Jamesa Bonda zastanawiają się, kto będzie go grał w kolejnym filmie, twórcy Hitmana z IO Interactive stworzyli własne bondowskie uniwersum na potrzeby gier w 007 First Light. W roli głównej obsadzili Patricka Gibsona, a akcja skupia się na początkach kariery Bonda jako agenta 00 w MI6. Nox z Resilem, jako wieloletni fani postaci, rzucili się w nurt tej szpiegowskiej przygody. Życzymy miłego słuchania/oglądania! Wersja odcinka z montażem wideo: https://youtu.be/bghUHzPEOVY Poruszane tematy: 007 First Light – recenzja Autorzy: Nox, Resil Graliśmy na: PC, PS5 (00:00)...Przeczytaj całość
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Silicon Bites Ep350 | 2026-06-11 | BRITAIN UNDEFENDED: John Healey Just Resigned as Defence Secretary Because Starmer and Reeves Refused to Fund the Defence of the United Kingdom — and the Most Dangerous Threat Environment Since the 1930s Has Just Lost Its Most Senior British Champion.Breaking: 11 June 2026 — Healey Quits Over the Defence Investment Plan, the £13 Billion Gap Between What Defence Officials Said the Country Needs and What the Treasury Was Willing to Offer, and the Question Every Allied Capital Is Now Asking — Who, in London, Is Now in Charge of Defending Britain?John Healey — Secretary of State for Defence of the United Kingdom since 5 July 2024, Member of Parliament for Rawmarsh and Conisbrough since 1997, former shadow defence secretary, and the man Keir Starmer brought into government to anchor Britain's defence policy in the most dangerous decade since the 1930s — resigned.----------SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.gofundme.com/f/scaling-up-campaign-to-fight-authoritarian-disinformation----------SILICON CURTAIN LIVE EVENTS - FUNDRAISER CAMPAIGN Events in 2025 - Advocacy for a Ukrainian victory with Silicon Curtainhttps://buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain/extrasOur events of the first half of the year in Lviv, Kyiv and Odesa were a huge success. Now we need to maintain this momentum, and change the tide towards a Ukrainian victory. The Silicon Curtain Roadshow is an ambitious campaign to run a minimum of 12 events in 2025, and potentially many more. Any support you can provide for the fundraising campaign would be gratefully appreciated. https://buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain/extras----------SOURCES:CNN — "John Healey: UK defense secretary resigns over military spending, in fresh blow to Keir Starmer" (11 June 2026) The National — "Defence Secretary John Healey resigns over investment plan that makes UK 'less safe'" (11 June 2026) Wikipedia — "John Healey" — Defence Secretary since 5 July 2024; MP for Rawmarsh and Conisbrough since 1997 (previously Wentworth/Wentworth and Dearne); Christ's College Cambridge; born 13 February 1960 in Wakefield; junior ministerial positions under Blair and Brown 2001-2010; shadow defence secretary 2020-2024BBC News Live coverage — "Defence Secretary John Healey delivers SDR statement" (2 June 2025) CBS News — "Citing Russia threat, U.K. leader announces military spending boost, including new nuclear-powered submarines" (2 June 2025)NPR — "Why the U.K. prime minister is calling for a bigger military to face Russia" (4 June 2025)The Independent (US/AOL syndication) — "Starmer warned UK faces '1936 moment' as ex-defence chiefs urge spending boost" — Telegraph open letter from three former defence secretaries, retired senior military chiefs, former MI6 head Sir Richard Dearlove; "hollowed out by years of chronic underfunding"; call for 5% of GDP defence spending; "1936 moment" framing of global conflict likelihood; "Our actions fall dangerously short of matching this rhetoric and of meeting our treaty obligations" verbatimIISS Military Balance 2025 (via Bloomberg/Yahoo) — "UK Unable to Defend Against Ballistic Missile Attack, IISS Warns" (February 2025) AP via Yahoo — "UK to raise defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027, Starmer says 2 days before Trump meeting" (February 2025) Reuters — "Britain needs to step up defence spending faster, PM Starmer says" (February 2026)Fox News — "'Trump effect' on display as UK's Starmer boosts defense spending on eve of US visit" (February 2025) ----------
The James Bond franchise has endured for over 60 years. But it nearly ended with Pierce Brosnan's final outing as 007: Die Another Day (2002). After Bond escapes from a North Korean prison, he searches for the traitor in MI6 who betrayed him. Ice fortresses, satellite lasers, and Madonna cameos abound in this wonderfully wretched Bond installment. __________Taylor Zaccario…Host, Director, Producer, Writer Nick Zaccario…Host, Director, Producer, Editor
In August 2010, Gareth Williams, a brilliant Welsh mathematician working for GCHQ and on secondment to MI6, was found dead inside a padlocked sports bag in a London flat linked to the security services. His death quickly became one of Britain's most perplexing unsolved mysteries.An inquest concluded that Gareth's death was unnatural and likely involved a criminal act. Yet a later Metropolitan Police review suggested it was probably a tragic accident. The conflicting conclusions only deepened the mystery.As investigators examined Gareth's final days, reports emerged that his highly sensitive work involved tracking international money laundering networks and monitoring Russian organised crime interests.In this episode of Blood Ties, Geoffrey and Molly Wansell explore the life, secret work and unexplained death of a gifted codebreaker. Was Gareth Williams murdered, or is there another explanation behind this enduring mystery?CREDITS: Presenters: Geoffrey and Molly WansellProducer: Peter Shevlin https://pod60.com/Artwork: George LeighMusic: Dan WansellCONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_PodInstagram:@bloodtiespodcastEmail: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bloodtiespodcastSupport: patreon.com/bloodtiespodcastPlease complete our survey if you have time: http://bit.ly/bloodtiespodcast-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Francis and Konstantin are joined by bestselling national security journalist Richard Miniter and Middle East expert Thomas Small. We use Ground News to stay fully informed. Go to https://ground.news/triggernometry to save 40% on the Ground News unlimited access Vantage plan.Go to https://Sheath.com. Use code TRIGGERNOMETRY for 20% off ABOUT OUR GUESTSRichard Miniter is a New York Times bestselling investigative journalist and author of Losing Bin Laden, Shadow War, and Mastermind. Former Wall Street Journal and Sunday Times (London) reporter.Thomas Small is an author, filmmaker and podcaster specialising in Middle Eastern politics, history and Islamism. A former novice monk turned Arabic expert and journalist, he is the co-host and producer of the Conflicted podcast alongside former MI6 spy Aimen Dean.
Eminent speakers at the Nomura Investment Forum Asia – Dr. Ng Eng Hen and Sir Richard Moore – discuss geopolitics, US-China relations, and the Middle East conflict. Dr Ng Eng Hen, formerly Singapore's Defence Minister, shares his thoughts on shifts in US policies and the implications for Asia. Sir Richard Moore, senior strategist at Sixth Street and former MI6 chief, weighs in on prospects of a long drawn-out war in Iran.
The Princess of Wales shares one of her most personal reflections yet on how cancer affected not only her but the entire family. We hear Kate's emotional comments during a visit to Manchester and discuss growing speculation about a possible future trip to the United States. Plus: why a royal visit to the World Cup appears unlikely, Prince William pays tribute to former MI6 chief Sir Alex Younger, Sophie and Edward enjoy a memorable visit to Portugal, and Queen Camilla's son reveals the surprising way royal life changed his mother's cooking instructions.Palace Intrigue is a daily British royal family podcast covering King Charles, Meghan Markle, Prince Harry, Kate Middleton and the House of Windsor. New episodes every day. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network.
No episódio de hoje, nos reunimos com o nosso terceiro carioca favorito, Okashi, do canal Reboot, e a Kate Schmitt, do GCA e Última Poção, para falarmos sobre o que estamos jogando.Vamos embarcar na aventura nostálgica de Mixtape, falar sobre a experiência de dirigir carros no Japão, combater inimigos quadriculados em LEGO Batman, entrar para o MI6 e lutar contra o mal com a ajuda do nosso relógio em 007 FIRS LIGHT, além de desbravar o belo mundo de Nocturnal.Então, pegue seu fone de ouvido ou coloque na TV da sala e aproveite esse papinho mega maneiro que tivemos!Ah, e não se esqueça dos nossos links:
Jonathan Agnew speaks to former Chief of MI6 Richard Moore. They discuss some of the secrets and myths around MI6, his substitute appearance for Oxford University, and some of the decisions he had to make whilst Chief at MI6.
The US military is secretly helping ships circumvent Iran's stranglehold on the Strait of Hormuz along a new route hugging the Omani coast. Bryan Clark, a former US Navy officer and senior fellow at the Hudson Institute, looks at whether this is a solution to the Hormuz crisis that has plagued Donald Trump and the rest of the world since the war began.Plus, Hezbollah accuses Lebanon of “surrendering” after agreeing a deal with Israel. Venetia Rainey and Sophia Yan discuss the latest news, including the significance of the US House passing a war powers resolution to curb further American military activity and the death of British MI6 boss Sir Alex Younger. HighlightsThe secret US operation evading Iran's Strait of Hormuz blockade Israel and Lebanon to use “pilot zones” to push out Hezbollah CONTRIBUTORS:Venetia Rainey, co-host and executive producer @venetiaraineySophia Yan, co-host and senior foreign correspondent @sophia_yanCONTENT REFERENCED:Sir Alex Younger, long-serving head of MI6 who shaped the service for a ‘fourth generation of espionage'https://www.telegraph.co.uk/obituaries/2026/06/03/sir-alex-younger-mi6-secret-intelligence-service-edward-sno/https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-06-03/us-looks-to-unblock-hormuz-with-quiet-version-of-project-freedomThe Economist: A former spy chief's take on intelligence and the Iran warhttps://www.economist.com/insider/inside-defence/a-former-spy-chiefs-take-on-intelligence-and-the-iran-warProducer: Peter ShevlinExecutive Producers: Venetia Rainey & Louisa Wells► Sign up to our most popular newsletter, From the Editor. Look forward to receiving free-thinking comment and the day's biggest stories, every morning. telegraph.co.uk/fromtheeditor► EMAIL US: Contact the team on battlelines@telegraph.co.uk ► GET THE LATEST HEADLINES: Find all our latest Iran coverage here: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/iran-war/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In the late 1940s and early 1950s, CIA and MI6 launched an audacious series of clandestine operations to infiltrate and destabilize Communist Albania — and lost nearly every agent they sent in. Historian Stephen Long, Assistant Professor in International Relations at Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University and author of A Rich Harvest of Bitter Fruit, reconstructs how the Albanian Sigurimi, one of Eastern Europe's most formidable counterintelligence services, turned the West's covert action program into a catastrophe — aided, from the inside, by British Russian spy Kim Philby. Long examines the fractured exile networks that became the human raw material for these missions, the diverging British and American strategic objectives, and the 1952 Apple mission's disastrous double cross. He traces how Albania's failures quietly shaped the covert interventions to come — in Iran, in Guatemala — and what the human cost demands of the institutions that ordered it.Subscribe and share to stay ahead in the world of intelligence, global issues, and current affairs.Order A Rich Harvest of Bitter Fruit: https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/A-Rich-Harvest-of-Bitter-Fruit-by-Stephen-Long/9781837732241Connect with Stephen: https://scholar.xjtlu.edu.cn/en/persons/SteveLong/Support Secrets and SpiesBecome a “Friend of the Podcast” on Patreon for £3/$4: https://www.patreon.com/SecretsAndSpiesBuy merchandise from our shop: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/60934996Buy us a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/secretsandspiesSubscribe to our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDVB23lrHr3KFeXq4VU36dgFor more information about the podcast, check out our website: https://secretsandspiespodcast.comConnect with us on social mediaBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/secretsandspies.bsky.socialInstagram: https://instagram.com/secretsandspiesFacebook: https://facebook.com/secretsandspiesSpoutible: https://spoutible.com/SecretsAndSpiesFollow Chris and Matt on Bluesky:https://bsky.app/profile/chriscarrfilm.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/mattfulton.netSecrets and Spies is produced by Films & Podcasts LTD: https://filmsandpodcasts.co.uk/Music by Andrew R. BirdPhoto by AFP, CanvaSecrets 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 examines the very topics that real intelligence officers and analysts consider on a daily basis through the lens of global events and geopolitics, featuring expert insights from former spies, authors, and journalists. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Two police officers - both nominated for bravery awards - have been doxxed on the internet through a Musk disinformation campaign, where he called one a "scumbag" who should be in prison. One former officer is now in hiding, fearing for her safety after death threats. Neither was anywhere near Henry Nowak on the night he died.Musk famously supports Rupert Lowe over Nigel Farage. Is the Right of British politics now tearing itself apart over who gets to sound more extreme? Is any of this helping British citizens solve a knife crime epidemic? We ask Lord Blunkett, former Home Secretary, whether there is any evidence that DEI has got in the way of good policing.And, as we mourn the tragically early death of one of Britain's best spooks, we celebrate the life of Alex Younger with his friend - another former MI6 chief - Richard Moore.The News Agents is a Global Production.The News Agents is brought to you by HSBC UK - https://www.hsbc.co.uk/
Today's guest is Dr. Stephen Long. Stephen earned a PhD in US foreign policy and intelligence from the University of Birmingham and is an assistant professor of international relations at Shan Xiaotong Liverpool University. He's published articles in many professional journals, including Intelligence and National Security, International History Review, Cold War History, H-Diplo, and American History. He was also a lead contributor to the BBC Radio 4 program, "The Albania Operation," for the BBC's Document series. He's here today discuss the story of one of the CIA's first covert action operations performed jointly with MI6 in the late 1940s and the lessons they learned from it, often at great cost to the operatives themselves. Connect with Steven: steve.long@xjtl.edu.cn Check out the book, A Rich Harvest of Bitter Fruit, here. https://amzn.eu/d/01R8Udo1 Connect with Spycraft 101: Get Justin's latest book, Murder, Intrigue, and Conspiracy: Stories from the Cold War and Beyond, here. spycraft101.com IG: @spycraft101 Shop: shop.spycraft101.com Substack: spycraft101.substack.com Patreon: Spycraft 101 Find Justin's first book, Spyshots: Volume One, here. Check out Justin's second book, Covert Arms, here. Download the free eBook, The Clandestine Operative's Sidearm of Choice, here. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
In this episode of Quick Book Reviews, Philippa chats to David Goodman about his latest spy thriller Solitary Agents, the follow-up to his brilliant debut A Reluctant Spy.David talks about writing spy fiction for readers who may not usually read spy novels, creating the hugely compelling character of Jamie Tulloch, and the long road to publication after earlier books did not sell. He also discusses awards, resilience, TV adaptation developments, and his upcoming science fiction novel Shards of Starlight, written as David W. Goodman.Philippa also reviews:The Good Listener by Holly WattSuch a Nice Girl by Andrea MaraThe Thick of It BBC audiobookIn This EpisodeDavid Goodman on Solitary AgentsWhy spy fiction is having a major momentWriting accessible spy thrillersJamie Tulloch and the world of MI5 and MI6The challenge of writing a second bookRejection, persistence and finding your writing communityTV adaptation news for A Reluctant SpyWriting science fiction as David W. GoodmanDream and nightmare writing locationsPhilippa's spoiler-free book reviewsAbout Solitary AgentsSolitary Agents follows Jamie Tulloch after the events of A Reluctant Spy. Having tried to return to civilian life, Jamie finds himself pulled back towards the secret world — this time hoping to become an agent runner.But during a training exercise involving MI5 and MI6, Jamie and new character Sam Lee witness something that may be part of the drill… or may be frighteningly real.Perfect for readers who enjoy:spy fictionthrillersMI5 and MI6 storiescharacter-led suspensesmart, pacey writingnovels by Mick Herron, John le Carré and David McCloskeyBooks ReviewedThe Good Listener – Holly WattA gripping thriller about an anonymous caller, a shocking confession, and a mother still searching for justice.Such a Nice Girl – Andrea MaraA tense, twisty thriller about two missing young women, a luxury wedding, and a friendship pushed to breaking point.The Thick of It – BBC audiobookA brilliantly sweary political satire featuring Malcolm Tucker and the chaos of government.Books MentionedSolitary Agents – David GoodmanA Reluctant Spy – David GoodmanShards of Starlight – David W. GoodmanChildren of Strife – Adrian TchaikovskySlow Gods – Claire NorthThe Last Contract of Isako – Fonda LeeThe Good Listener – Holly WattSuch a Nice Girl – Andrea MaraThe Thick of It – BBC AudioBiscuit VerdictDavid chooses Nairn's salted caramel oatcakes, after formerly being a chocolate Hobnob fan. A strong Scottish biscuit-adjacent choice.Follow Quick Book Reviews for book recommendations, author interviews, and weekly podcast episodes.
We can’t all be James Bond, but we can all play as the suave superspy in new video game ‘007: First Light’, tracing the young navy veteran earning his licence to kill at MI6. It’s the first hint of what Jeff Bezos’ Amazon will do with the Bond universe - and superfan Jared Lynch is here to play. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. James Bond franchise rebooted as gritty video game after Amazon takeover This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Lia Tsamoglou. Our team includes Tiffany Dimmack, Joshua Burton and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Who were the women who worked with Jeffrey Epstein? In Part I of this series, we look at Ghislaine Maxwell, transnational crime royalty as the daughter of MI6/Mossad double-agent and disgraced British media mogul Robert Maxwell, whose dying wish was to connect Maxwell with a young upstart in New York named Epstein. Joining this discussion are investigative filmmaker Dave Pederson, the producer of the anti-corruption documentaries Americonned and Super Size Me, and OSINT expert Patrick Duggan who created a searchable database of the Epstein files before the DOJ could delete them. We also discuss the analysis by investigative journalist Alisa Valdes-Rodriguez that Maxwell was Epstein's handler in an intelligence long-game going back to the O.S.S., predecessor to the C.I.A. Important historical context to our discussion: In 2011, then FBI Director Robert Mueller gave the "Iron Triangles" speech, revealing that transnational crime today works like an industry: fancy Western institutions like banks, law firms, and PR firms launder the money and reputations of shadowy crime and rogue intelligence syndicates, who are further served by their paid-off political operatives and politicians. In the speech, Mueller promised to crack down on the head of the Russian mafia, Semion Mogilevich, nicknamed the "boss of all bosses." Instead, Mogilevich was mysteriously taken off of the FBI's Most Wanted List in 2015, at a time the FBI was busting Russian spy rings in New York City, including Kremlin recruitment of college girls, including one Andrea may have encountered at a foreign policy event. A year later, Donald Trump, after decades of financial dealings with dirty Russian money, would be elected president with the Kremlin's illegal help. The 2016 election was a transnational coup decades in the making. In 1999, a high-level U.S. source leaked to the New York Times, undermining a sensitive intelligence operation between the FBI and MI6 to close-in on Russian mafia infiltration in the West, especially Mogilevich. In reporting from that time, The Guardian wrote: "Author Jeffrey Robinson - whose latest book, The Merger, was published by Simon and Schuster last week - says that organised criminals such as Mogilevich are enjoying massive success using Harvard Business School techniques. 'Mogilevich typifies the new global criminal,' says Robinson. 'These men don't rob banks, they buy them. They take full advantage of globalisation, ill-equipped law enforcement and lax money-laundering laws - especially in Britain - using the City of London as their onshore gateway to the offshore world. 'This case is the tip of the iceberg. The City is an absolute cesspool and it will remain a cesspool because the people in charge don't care. Mogilevich is not the only one, the Bank of New York is not the only place." Russian oligarchs are the Russian military industrial complex. Mogilevich oversees "weapons trafficking, contract murders, extortion, drug trafficking, and prostitution on an international scale," according to the FBI. It would be easy to buy-off U.S. officials, like the FBI's Charles McGonigal who was paid with our tax dollars to fight the Russian mafia, but was instead on their payroll. Intelligence agencies in the U.S. – the FBI and the CIA – have faced virtually no oversight and accountability for most of their existence, leading to the explosive Church Committee Congressional hearings, exposing that the CIA and FBI were involved in covert mind control experiments, illegal coups and science fiction-style assassination programs, and violent infiltration of political opposition groups on U.S. soil. You can learn more about that in our recent episode on the Church Committee Report – in the show notes. Listen to Part I now. Part II will be out this Thursday as Gaslit Nation's Bonus Show, with a continued discussion of the women who worked with Epstein, and what they may reveal about the Iron Triangles that illegally helped bring a Russian asset/traitor to power. To listen to this week's bonus show, be sure to subscribe at Patreon.com/Gaslit at the Truth-teller ($5/month) or higher – discounted annual subscriptions are available, and you can give the gift of membership. Thank you to everyone who supports the show – we could not make Gaslit Nation without you. Show Notes: Opening song: Unreal by Jizzy Cream. Check out Jizzy Cream's music here: https://babyfantasyclub.bandcamp.com/track/unreal Have a song for Gaslit Nation? Submit it here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1-d_DWNnDQFYUMXueYcX5ZVsA5t2RN09N8PYUQQ8koq0/edit?ts=5fee07f6&gxids=7628 Alisa Valdes-Rodriguez: The Terrifying Real Reason For Jeffrey Epstein's Remote Zorro Ranch Emerges When You Examine the Ranch Next Door https://substack.com/home/post/p-193590181 Alisa Valdes-Rodriguez: Epstein Likely Wasn't the Boss. So Who Was? https://alisav.substack.com/p/epstein-likely-wasnt-the-boss-so February 5, 2026 from The Times: "Jeffrey Epstein was introduced to Ghislaine Maxwell by her brother Kevin as part of a plan for the paedophile financier to help the Maxwell family "move money", according to a previously undisclosed account of the origins of the scandal. Kevin Maxwell, once Britain's biggest bankrupt, was "instructed to meet Epstein by his father", Robert Maxwell, according to FBI records of conversations with a former business associate of the Maxwells that have been released by the US Department of Justice. Kevin later introduced Ghislaine to Epstein and was responsible for placing her office in New York near Epstein after Robert Maxwell's death in 1991, the business associate is said to have claimed. Kevin allegedly negotiated an "understanding" with Epstein and Ghislaine whereby Epstein "would become involved in the Maxwell financial affairs". https://www.thetimes.com/article/0b5bfceb-3c2a-4ffa-aa2f-74e38a395a1e US charges Russian 'spies' suspected of trying to recruit New Yorkers https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2015/jan/26/us-charges-alleged-russian-spies-new-york Traitors in the FBI https://www.gaslitnationpod.com/episodes/traitors-in-the-fbi/ "Donald Barr's 26-page O.S.S. file, obtained from the National Archives, gives a detailed account of his transition from the military to intelligence work. In 1944, he shipped off to Europe. He suffered from hay fever and 20/200 vision; much of his time overseas was spent hospitalized with allergies. The next year, he was assigned to the O.S.S. His interviewer found him to be "a quiet, unassuming person ... matured beyond his age." In late 1945, he moved to Washington to begin work at the Interim Research and Intelligence Service, which would become the State Department's in-house intelligence bureau." https://www.congress.gov/116/meeting/house/110938/documents/HHRG-116-JU00-20200728-SD051.pdf Epstein's Transnational Torture Syndicate: https://www.gaslitnationpod.com/episodes/the-torture-syndicate/ Ex-FBI counterintelligence chief Charles McGonigal sentenced to 50 months in prison for working with Russian oligarch https://abcnews.com/US/fbi-counterintelligence-chief-charles-mcgonigal-sentencing-begin/story?id=105642391 Watchdog reveals new misconduct by jailed former FBI official and Chinese firm https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/national-security/watchdog-reveals-new-misconduct-jailed-former-fbi-official-chinese-fir-rcna216856 Russian mafia target the City https://www.theguardian.com/world/1999/aug/22/paulfarrelly.tonythompson The Playbook for Defeating MAGA: The Church Committee Report https://www.gaslitnationpod.com/episodes/the-playbook-for-defeating-maga-the-church-committee-report/ FBI Archive: FBI Most Wanted Semion Mogilevich https://archives.fbi.gov/archives/news/stories/2009/october/mogilevich_102109 2013: Russian mafia boss still at large after FBI wiretap at Trump Tower https://abcnews.com/US/story-fbi-wiretap-russians-trump-tower/story?id=46266198 2013: Feds: Russian Mob Ran Celebrity Poker Games https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/feds-russian-mob-ran-celebrity-poker-games/ 2015: Reputed Philly mobster Semion Mogilevich bumped from FBI's 'Ten Most Wanted' list https://www.phillyvoice.com/reputed-philly-mobster-bumped-fbis-ten-most-wanted-list/ A guide to Russia's wartime oligarchs https://www.proekt.media/en/guide-en/russian-war-oligarchs-en/ Maxwell buried on Mount of Olives https://www.upi.com/Archives/1991/11/10/Maxwell-buried-on-Mount-of-Olives/4340689749200/ New docs say Jeffrey Epstein collaborated with the Russian mob to loot the New York Daily News, then tried to help Mort Zuckerman discard it when reporting became inconvenient. https://prospect.org/2026/02/26/newspapers-did-not-kill-themselves-jeffrey-epstein-mort-zuckerman-daily-news/ The State of the Union is Sadistic Elites on a Crime Spree https://www.gaslitnationpod.com/episodes/the-state-of-the-union-is-sadistic-elites-on-a-crime-spree/ The Military-Industrial Complex Speech (1961) https://constitutioncenter.org/the-constitution/historic-document-library/detail/the-military-industrial-complex-speech-1961 Robert Mueller's 2011 Iron Triangles Speech discussed on Gaslit Nation: https://www.damemagazine.com/2018/08/07/robert-mueller-saw-trump-coming-in-2011/ "Charles McGonigal, who oversaw counterintelligence at the FBI, was sentenced to over two years in prison for money laundering and sanctions evasion related to his dealings with Deripaska and others." https://www.rferl.org/a/russia-shestakov-mcgonigal-deripaska-fbi-crime/33563333.html The Church Committee Report https://www.gaslitnationpod.com/episodes/the-playbook-for-defeating-maga-the-church-committee-report/
What does it take to make a modern espionage thriller feel real? In this episode of State Secrets, Suzanne Kelly sits down with acclaimed director Andrew Bernstein to discuss Jack Ryan: Ghost War — the new feature-length installment of the iconic franchise that brings shadow conflict, intelligence operations, and geopolitical tension into sharp focus. Bernstein — whose work includes The Americans and Ozark — reveals how the production worked directly with the Central Intelligence Agency and MI6 to better understand the realities of intelligence work, the emotional toll of covert operations, and the evolving threats facing the West today. The conversation explores the balance between realism and entertainment, why intelligence professionals connected deeply with the film, and how today's gray zone conflicts — from cyber warfare to disinformation campaigns — are shaping modern storytelling. Bernstein also shares behind-the-scenes insight into filming unprecedented action sequences in central London and what it was like screening the movie at CIA headquarters.
Daniel, Shahbaz, and Anthony review IO Interactive's 007 FIRST LIGHT on PlayStation 5 from Directors Hakan Abrak and Martin Emborg (Spoiler-Free). The game is a third-person, story-driven action-adventure game that blends IO Interactive's signature stealth and action gameplay mechanics with the world of Bond and MI6. It follows James Bond as a young, resourceful, and sometimes reckless recruit in MI6's training program, telling an origin story of the world's most famous spy. 007 First Light releases May 27 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Windows and will release this Summer on Nintendo Switch 2. Watch and listen to The Movie Podcast now on all podcast platforms, YouTube, and TheMoviePodcast.ca. Check out our new The Movie Podcast Clips Channel! Contact: hello@themoviepodcast.ca FOLLOW US Daniel on X, Instagram, Letterboxd Shahbaz on X, Instagram, and Letterboxd Anthony on X, Instagram, and Letterboxd The Movie Podcast on X, Instagram, TikTok, Discord, and Rotten Tomatoes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Staff writer at The New Yorker, Patrick Radden Keefe tells the story of Zac Brettler, who inexplicably changed from a charming and hilarious boy into a money- and status-obsessed young man, who mixed with gangsters and shady businessmen.Patrick's new book begins with the description of a scene that was picked up by a surveillance camera in London in the early hours of a November morning in 2019.The footage showed a grainy image of a shadowy figure, anxiously moving about the balcony of a luxury apartment. That young man's name was Zac Brettler. He was 19 years old, and hours later his body was discovered on the banks of the River Thames. Patrick Radden Keefe's investigation explores Zac's secret life posing as the son of a Russian oligarch, and delves into the true identities of the wealthy gangsters who were there in his final hours.Further informationLondon Falling: A Mysterious Death in a Gilded City, and a Family's Search for Truth is published by Pan Macmillan Australia.This episode covers grief, fantasy life, con artists, London underworld, Boris Johnson, family tragedy, luxury, Holocaust survivors, rabbi, Mill Hill school, young men, making money, raising boys, Roman Abramovich, oligarch, plutocrat, MI6 and true crime.To binge even more great episodes of the Conversations podcast with Richard Fidler and Sarah Kanowski go the ABC listen app (Australia) or wherever you get your podcasts. There you'll find hundreds of the best thought-provoking interviews with authors, writers, artists, politicians, psychologists, musicians, and celebrities.
The man who once ran MI6. Does he fear walking the streets? What shocked him about the Vrbětice terrorists? What was it really like dealing with Trump? And why in his opinion is China's president watching Putin's war in Ukraine? Sir Richard Moore joins us on Vinohradská 12Všechny díly podcastu Vinohradská 12 můžete pohodlně poslouchat v mobilní aplikaci mujRozhlas pro Android a iOS nebo na webu mujRozhlas.cz.
The man who once ran MI6. Does he fear walking the streets? What shocked him about the Vrbětice terrorists? What was it really like dealing with Trump? And why in his opinion is China's president watching Putin's war in Ukraine? Sir Richard Moore joins us on Vinohradská 12
DIE ANOTHER DAY is a bonkers finale to the Brosnan era of James Bond, and John Parton helps us rate this hot mess among 007's more over-the-top adventures in this wide-ranging tribute to the man from MI6.
Bývalý šéf britské tajné služby. Nebojí se na ulici? Co ho šokovalo na teroristech z Vrbětic? Jak to měl s Trumpem? A proč podle něho čínský prezident sleduje, jak to dopadne s Ukrajinou? Ve Vinohradské 12 o tom mluví Richard Moore, který do loňska vedl britskou MI6. Ptá se Matěj Skalický. Všechny díly podcastu Vinohradská 12 můžete pohodlně poslouchat v mobilní aplikaci mujRozhlas pro Android a iOS nebo na webu mujRozhlas.cz.
Bývalý šéf britské tajné služby. Nebojí se na ulici? Co ho šokovalo na teroristech z Vrbětic? Jak to měl s Trumpem? A proč podle něho čínský prezident sleduje, jak to dopadne s Ukrajinou? Ve Vinohradské 12 o tom mluví Richard Moore, který do loňska vedl britskou MI6. Ptá se Matěj Skalický.
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Charles Beaumont spent years as an MI6 officer running human sources before turning to fiction—and his second novel, A Spy at War, carries the authority of someone who has actually done the work. Set against the early days of the Ukraine War in 2022, the book maps the architecture of Russian disinformation: corruption narratives seeded into sympathetic media, useful idiots at senior policy levels, and the Chechen enforcers whose own histories implicate Moscow in the violence that built Putin's state. His conversation with Matt covers the CIA-SIS pre-invasion intelligence coup, the fracturing transatlantic alliance, and the Global South's soft-power vacuum—arriving at a conclusion that is harder to dismiss with every passing month: that this war won't be decided in the Donbas, but in the battle for Western public opinion, a battle the West is still not sure it's fighting.Subscribe and share to stay ahead in the world of intelligence, global issues, and current affairs.Order A Spy at War and Charles's first novel, A Spy Alone: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/authors/259672/charles-beaumont/Follow Charles on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/aspyalone.bsky.socialPlease share this episode using these linksAudio: https://pod.fo/e/41737aYouTube: https://youtu.be/rEgHpRKW_GASupport Secrets and SpiesBecome a “Friend of the Podcast” on Patreon for £3/$4: https://www.patreon.com/SecretsAndSpiesBuy merchandise from our shop: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/60934996Buy us a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/secretsandspiesSubscribe to our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDVB23lrHr3KFeXq4VU36dgFor more information about the podcast, check out our website: https://secretsandspiespodcast.comConnect with us on social media Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/secretsandspies.bsky.socialInstagram: https://instagram.com/secretsandspiesFacebook: https://facebook.com/secretsandspiesSpoutible: https://spoutible.com/SecretsAndSpiesFollow Chris and Matt on Bluesky:https://bsky.app/profile/chriscarrfilm.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/mattfulton.netSecrets and Spies is produced by Films & Podcasts LTD: https://filmsandpodcasts.co.uk/Music by Andrew R. BirdPhotos by CanvaSecrets 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 examines the very topics that real intelligence officers and analysts consider on a daily basis through the lens of global events and geopolitics, featuring expert insights from former spies, authors, and journalists.
I delve into the fascinating world of Cold War propaganda with historian Rory Cormac, author of a new book “Fakers - 'A Top Secret Tale of Phantoms and Forgeries on the Disinformation Front Line'. The episode uncovers the clandestine operations carried out by the Information Research Department (IRD), a little-known unit of the British Foreign Office that specialised in covert propaganda during the Cold War. Rory shares insights into the recent declassification of 8,000 files, which revealed the astonishing operational details of the IRD. From bizarre forgeries to the creation of phantom organisations, the episode highlights the absurdity and complexity of Cold War espionage. As Rory explains, the IRD was not just about planting stories in the press; they were deeply involved in black operations, often working closely with MI6 to achieve their goals. One of the most striking examples discussed is the IRD's attempts to undermine Egyptian leader Nasser during the Yemen Civil War. Rory illustrates how the British government crafted fake documents and propaganda to expose Nasser's use of chemical weapons, all while navigating the murky waters of international relations and credibility. The episode also explores the colourful characters that populated the IRD, including journalists, refugees, and writers who brought their unique backgrounds to the table. Rory's anecdotes about their lives and the social dynamics within the department add a rich layer of narrative to the historical context. As the discussion unfolds, Rory draws parallels between the propaganda tactics of the Cold War and modern-day disinformation strategies. He argues that the principles of intelligence laundering and the manipulation of public perception remain alarmingly relevant today. Buy the book here and support the podcast https://amzn.to/4nssdPl Episode extras https://coldwarconversations.com/episode456 Help me preserve Cold War history via a simple monthly donation, You'll become part of our community, get ad-free episodes, and receive a sought-after CWC coaster as a thank-you, and you'll bask in the warm glow of knowing you are helping to preserve Cold War history. Just go to https://coldwarconversations.com/donate/ If a monthly contribution is not your cup of tea, we also welcome one-off tips via the same link. Find the ideal gift for the Cold War enthusiast in your life! Just go to https://coldwarconversations.com/store/ CONTINUE THE COLD WAR CONVERSATION o BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/coldwarpod.bsky.social o Threads https://www.threads.net/@coldwarconversations o Twitter/X https://twitter.com/ColdWarPod o Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/coldwarpod/ o Instagram https://www.instagram.com/coldwarconversations/ o Youtube https://youtube.com/@ColdWarConversations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
With A.Q. Khan now fully rogue and his network working to fast-track Libya's nuclear weapons program, the CIA and MI6 need to find a way to shut his network down permanently.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In the small hours of a November morning in 2019, a security camera at London's MI6 building captured a figure falling five storeys from an apartment building and into the Thames. But there was so much more to the young man's life that could inform what really happened to him.
Conversations on Groong - May 10, 2026Hovhannes Ishkhanyan and Nare Navasardyan discuss the growing role of the EU, fact-checking networks, and counter-disinformation programs in Armenia's 2026 election environment. The conversation examines claims of foreign interference, the use of "hybrid threats" and "disinformation" labels against domestic dissent, and the political bias of Armenia's fact-checking ecosystem. The guests also share personal experiences with lawsuits, public confrontation, protest, and censorship, raising broader questions about free speech, election fairness, and the management of Armenia's information space.Topics:EU role in Armenia's electionsFact-checkers and political biasDissent labeled as disinformationLawsuits, pressure, and intimidationCensorship and social media controlGuests:Nare NavasardyanHovhannes IshkhanyanHosts:Hovik ManucharyanAsbed BedrossianEpisode 543 | Recorded: May 7, 2026SHOW NOTES: https://podcasts.groong.org/543VIDEO: https://youtu.be/wapw0tYOafg#Armenia #ArmenianElections #EU #Disinformation #FactChecking #Censorship #CivilSociety #FreeSpeechSubscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong
Iona Whishaw dreamed of being a writer since she was a child. It may have taken longer than she had expected, but by her mid sixties she had fulfilled that childhood dream. Inspired by the true stories of her family's connection to secret intelligence services such as MI6, she's written a fan favourite mystery series set in B.C. just after the Second World War. Plus, book content creator Ainara Alleyne drops by to talk about her journey as a youth reading advocate, and talk about the upcoming Forest of Reading Festival. Books discussed on this week's show include:A False and Fatal Claim: A Lane Winslow Mystery by Iona WhishawThe Chambermaid's Key by Genevieve GrahamI, Medusa by Ayana GrayCheck us out on Instagram @cbcbooks and TikTok @cbcbooks
Sverige ska få en ny spionmyndighet. Myndigheten, som väntas ha ett par hundra anställda, ska få namnet ”Sveriges utrikes underrättelsetjänst”, förkortat ”UND”. Utrikesministern, moderaten Maria Malmer Stenergard, liknar den vid brittiska MI6, en verklig myndighet där den fiktiva agenten James Bond arbetar. Ska Sverige bli en internationell storspelare när det kommer till spioneri? Vilka är de nya hoten som kräver en helt ny myndighet? Och varför ska den kosta tre miljarder kronor, men bara ha några hundra anställda? Gäst: Niclas Vent, Aftonbladets försvars- och säkerhetsreporter Programledare och producent: Love Isakson Svensén Kontakt: podcast@aftonbladet.se Ansvarig utgivare: Lotta Folcker
Interview starts at 33:15 Scott Creighton is back after 11 years to talk about his latest research and book exposing more of our twisted ancient mysteries paradigm. We chat about the stress relieving chambers in the Great Pyramid, the archives he searched through, the private journals, what the Egyptians said back then - everything required to be reborn, and different functions of precise stone boxes. We also get into he Osirian shaft, his new book tying it all together, the Younger Dryas, speculations on ages of the megalithic works, Darren's MI6 theory and the deeper conspiracy. Scott Creighton is an engineer whose extensive travels have allowed him to explore many of the world's ancient sacred sites. https://youtu.be/tjsbuiQUGtc?si=452uLucgI4OEfynS https://www.amazon.com/Great-Pyramid-Hoax-Conspiracy-Conceal/dp/159143789X https://a.co/d/0bwkB2Vn https://grimerica.ca/2015/04/04/110/ Become a Lord or Lady with 1k donations over time. And a Noble with any donation. Leave Serfdom behind and help Grimerica stick to 0 ads and sponsors and fully listener supported. Thanks for listening!! Help support the show, because we can't do it without ya. https://www.disastermap.ca/ https://www.ufomap.ca/ climateimpactmap.com https://www.amazon.com/Unlearned-School-Failed-What-About/dp/1998704904/ref=sr_1_3?sr=8-3 Support the show directly: https://open.spotify.com/show/2punSyd9Cw76ZtvHxMKenI?si=ImKxfMHgQZ-oshl499O4dQ&nd=1&dlsi=4c25fa9c78674de3 Watch or Listen on Spotify https://grimericacbd.com/ CBD / THC Gummies and Tinctures http://www.grimerica.ca/support https://www.patreon.com/grimerica http://www.grimericaoutlawed.ca/support Adultbrain Audiobook YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@adultbrainaudiobookpublishing https://grimericaoutlawed.ca/ The newer controversial Grimerica Outlawed Grimerica Show Check out our next trip/conference/meetup - Contact at the Cabin www.contactatthecabin.com Our audio book website: www.adultbrain.ca www.grimerica.ca/shrooms and Micro Dosing Darren's book www.acanadianshame.ca Grimerica on Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-2312992 Join the chat / hangout with a bunch of fellow Grimericans Https://t.me.grimerica grimerica.ca/chats Discord Chats The Eh- List site. Canadian Propaganda Deconstruction https://eh-list.ca/ The Eh-List YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@theeh-list?si=d_ThkEYAK6UG_hGX Leave a review on iTunes and/or Stitcher: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/grimerica-outlawed http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/grimerica-outlawed Sign up for our newsletter https://grimerica.substack.com/ SPAM Graham = and send him your synchronicities, feedback, strange experiences and psychedelic trip reports!! graham@grimerica.com InstaGRAM https://www.instagram.com/the_grimerica_show_podcast/ Tweet Darren https://twitter.com/Grimerica Can't. Darren is still deleted. Purchase swag, with partial proceeds donated to the show: www.grimerica.ca/swag Send us a postcard or letter http://www.grimerica.ca/contact/ Episode ART - Napolean Duheme's site http://www.lostbreadcomic.com/ MUSIC https://brokeforfree.bandcamp.com/ - Something Galactic Felix's Site sirfelix.bandcamp.com - Should I
Dr. A.Q. Khan is making millions selling nuclear secrets but when he decides to sell the nuclear bomb to Libya's renegade ruler Colonel Gaddafi, the CIA and MI6 realise they need to act against Pakistan's real-life Dr. Strangelove.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Naga Munchetty is joined by Hayley Campbell and Scott Bryan to review the week's biggest TV and streaming releases.On this week's podcast, the team review BBC One's five-part crime thriller ‘The Cage', featuring Sheridan Smith. It follows casino thieves Matty and Leanne - played by Michael Socha and Sheridan Smith - after the pair realise they have been stealing from the same casino safe, sending them on a path into the world of crime.Second, the trio discuss the new Netflix cult drama Unchosen. Created and written by Julie Gearey, and inspired by real-life experiences in high-control religious communities in the UK, it follows a fictional ultra conservative patriarchal community in rural England run by Mr. Phillips, played by Christopher Eccleston. Last up is ITV's five-part espionage thriller Secret Service, starring Gemma Arterton as an MI6 officer unmasking a Russian mole within the UK government. In the process, she risks her reputation and her family, as an election looms.
2. HEADLINE: Historical Alienation: From the 1953 Coup to the 1979 Revolution GUEST AUTHOR: Nilo Tabrizy SUMMARY: Nilo Tabrizy explores the deep historical grievances that paved the way for modern Iranianunrest. The discussion centers on the 1953 coup against Prime Minister Mohammad Mossadegh, orchestrated by the CIA and MI6 to counter his popular push to nationalize oil. This foreign interference, combined with the Pahlavidynasty's disconnect from starving citizens—symbolized by the Shah's lavish party at Persepolis—fueled long-term alienation. These wounds provided the momentum for the 1979 Revolution. Tabrizy explains that the current regime's brutality is an extension of this historical struggle for autonomy and the people's rejection of autocratic rule. 21585
In this episode, we explore the early history of MI6, Britain's Secret Intelligence Service, discuss MI5's recommendations on how to be a spy and chat about Q's first outing as amateur detective in Vaseem's new paperback, Quantum of Menace.
Was Gareth Williams a victim of his own private life, or a targeted hit by a foreign intelligence agency? This episode navigates the two warring theories that define this cold case. On one side, the official police conclusion of a "solitary accident" involving claustrophilia; on the other, the coroner's verdict of "unlawful killing" potentially linked to Williams's work on Russian money laundering. We re-examine the timeline of his final days, the £25,000 of unworn designer women's clothing in his closet, and the suspicious "redirection" of the investigation that some say points to an MI6 cover-up.
Content Warning: This episode contains sex references. Author Robert Verkaik unpicks the complex and fascinating relationship between two giants of the 20th Century - author and screenwriter Graham Greene, and Soviet super-spy, Kim Philby. When World War Two threw the two men together as MI6 spies, a strange yet enduring friendship blossomed. But how far did their loyalty to each-other go? From SPYSCAPE, the home of secrets. A Cup And Nuzzle production. Series producer: Joe Foley. Produced by Joe Foley. Robert Verkaik is the author of The Writer and the Traitor: Graham Greene, Kim Philby and the Great Betrayal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What do espionage and creativity have in common? As creativity becomes increasingly important for innovation and problem-solving, the field of espionage offers intriguing parallels. Both require quick thinking, adaptability, and the ability to see things from a different perspective. Matthew Dunn, a British spy novelist, media talent, creative adviser, and former MI6 intelligence officer, explores how these elements intertwine. With his extensive work experience, he shares how the principles of espionage–such as observation, adaptability, and tactical thinking–mirror the creative process. He also provides practical advice on how to harness these principles to overcome challenges and foster a more imaginative approach to life and work. From his latest projects to his philosophy on creativity, Matthew offers a fresh perspective on how these seemingly disparate fields intersect. In this episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius is joined by Matthew Dunn, who will share how his background in MI6 has profoundly influenced his creative process. He discusses how the pressures and routines of everyday life can stifle creativity and offers practical advice on rekindling one's imaginative abilities through exercises and fresh perspectives. Overall, this conversation will provide a thought-provoking look at how the skills honed in the world of intelligence can enhance creative thinking and inspire new ways of approaching life's challenges. Topics include: Matthew's unconventional recruitment into MI6 The critical role of high emotional intelligence (EQ) for intelligence officers Matthew shares insights into the rigorous selection process of MI6 The use of aliases and disguises in the life of an MI6 spy Matthew's transition from espionage to writing spy novels How life experiences influence creative processes And other topics… Connect with Matthew: Website: https://www.matthewdunnauthor.com/ LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/matthew-dunn-30731a17 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matthewdunnauthor/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorMI6/ Connect with Darius: Website: https://therealdarius.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Thegreatnessmachine Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708 Write a review for The Greatness Machine using this link: https://ratethispodcast.com/spreadinggreatness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Christopher Steele, who ran the Russia desk at MI6, believes Jeffrey Epstein was a Russian asset. He used girls and young women from Russia and other former Soviet states to lure powerful men into kompromat traps. Michael Wolff made the allegation, which has since been pulled by The Daily Beast, that Epstein introduced Melania and Trump, and that they even had sex for the first time on the Lolita Express. So was Melania a honeypot, trained to keep Trump in their pocket, and prevent an unpredictable influence from marrying Russia's asset? Russian mafia expert Olga Lautman, of the Trump Tyranny Tracker, and a researcher on explosive books, including investigative journalist Craig Unger's House of Trump, House of Putin, fact checks the Melania honeypot memes, and provides deeper insight into the Eastern European women in Trump's life, like his first wife Ivana. Olga Lautman will be at the Gaslit Nation Night Out! Join us to celebrate the power of art and defiance at the book launch of Mrs. Orwell, Andrea's inspiring new graphic novel, illustrated by the genius Brahm Revel. When: April 13 Where: PowerHouse Books Arena, DUMBO, Brooklyn Details here: https://powerhousearena.com/events/book-launch-mrs-orwell-by-andrea-chalupa-in-conversation-with-nomiki-konst/ Patreon Supporters: You and your guests get in free and receive a complimentary book! Just message us through Patreon to claim yours. Not a member yet? Join our community at Patreon.com/Gaslit. We couldn't make this show without you–see you there! Show Notes: Trump Tyranny Tracker: https://trumptyrannytracker.substack.com/ Daily Beast pulls story alleging Melania-Epstein connection after lawyers dispute framing https://www.foxnews.com/media/daily-beast-pulls-story-alleging-melania-epstein-connection-after-lawyers-dispute-framing Ex-MI6 Spy insists Epstein was a Russian spy and blackmailing Trump https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYRVezF5-hk Opening clip: https://bsky.app/profile/atrupar.com/post/3mhnsvsjc7y23 Um, What Is Going on With Melania Trump in This Video? https://www.vogue.com/article/melania-trump-vladimir-putin-helsinki-video Andrea's thread on the Melania propaganda film which you should not watch https://bsky.app/profile/andreachalupa.bsky.social/post/3mgqndjhz4k2b This article is more than 1 month old Disappeared bodies, mass burials and '30,000 dead': what is the truth of Iran's death toll? https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2026/jan/27/iran-protests-death-toll-disappeared-bodies-mass-burials-30000-dead Russia is aiding Iran's war effort by providing intel on US military targets, sources say https://www.cnn.com/2026/03/06/politics/russia-aiding-iran-targeting How Russian military intelligence used the Taliban to bleed U.S. forces at the end of America's longest war https://theins.ru/en/politics/277723 Putin Is No Ally in the War on Terror in 2024 https://www.washingtoninstitute.org/policy-analysis/putin-no-ally-war-terror-2024 Watch Zerina Zabrisky's powerful film for free and spread the word about Russia's human safaris in Ukraine https://khersonhumansafari.com/ Join our community of listeners and get bonus shows, ad free listening, group chats with other listeners, ways to shape the show, invites to exclusive events like our Monday political salons at 4pm ET over Zoom, and more! Discounted annual memberships are available. Become a Democracy Defender at Patreon.com/Gaslit