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Secrets and Spies is an enthralling podcast that guides listeners on an immersive journey into the hidden realm of espionage, terrorism, geopolitics, and international intrigue. Hosted by filmmaker Chris Carr and writer Matt Fulton, each episode promises riveting conversations with best-selling authors, historians, journalists, and former intelligence professionals. Secrets and Spies is more than a podcast—it's an intellectual adventure that invites you to join us in deciphering the most eni ...
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An interview series with those involved in the world of sport; to unearth what it takes to make it to the top and inspire the next generation of athletes. The podcast also gives exposure to the stars of the future and those currently flying under the radar. Subscribe so you don't miss an episode. Instagram @thesidelinelive Twitter @thesidelinelive Email - thesidelinelive@gmail.com Website thesidelinelive.com
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S8 Ep58: Russian Sleeper Spies in Germany with Florian Flade
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In this episode, we’re joined by Florian Flade, an investigative journalist for Germany’s public broadcaster ARD, based in Berlin. Florian takes us inside the gripping true story of two Russian sleeper spies who lived undercover in Germany for years, posing as an ordinary family. Drawing parallels to the fictional world of The Americans, this real-…
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S8 Ep57: Inside the blockbuster US-Russia prisoner swap with Shane Harris
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On today’s episode, Washington Post national security reporter and friend of the show, Shane Harris, joins Matt to discuss last week's historic prisoner exchange between the US and Russia, securing the release of several prominent journalists and pro-democracy activists. Shane dives into his reporting on the swap, detailing months of delicate negot…
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S8 Ep56: Israel, Iran, and Hezbollah on the brink with Phillip Smyth
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In today’s special episode, Phillip Smyth, a leading expert on Iranian-backed militias, returns to dissect the latest wave of conflict in the Middle East. Recent escalations have claimed the lives of a dozen Israeli civilians and two senior leaders of Hamas and Hezbollah. Retaliation from Iran and its allies is expected at any moment, leaving the r…
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S8 Ep55: How autocracies try to undermine democracy with Anne Applebaum
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On today’s podcast, we are joined by Pulitzer Prize-winning author, historian, and journalist Anne Applebaum. In this episode, we discuss Anne’s latest book, Autocracy Inc., which examines how and why autocracies try to undermine democracy. We also consider what can be done to better protect ourselves from anti-democratic propaganda. Find out more …
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S8 Ep54: Espresso Martini: Russian agents target the Olympics, Trump assassination attempt and President Biden steps out of the Presidential race
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Today, we will look at a Russian operative who was arrested in France, details on the failed assassination of Donald Trump, and a little at President Biden stepping out of the 2024 Presidential race. On Extra Shot we will be looking at a developing spy case in Australia, Tech Broligarch’s courting Trump, influences driving extreme misogyny and a fo…
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S8 Ep53: Unpacking the Assassination Attempt on Donald Trump with Jacob Ware
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On today’s special episode, Matt is joined again by Jacob Ware, a research fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations focusing on domestic and international terrorism. Jacob helps make sense of last weekend’s assassination attempt on Donald Trump, placing it in the larger context of political violence in the United States and the ongoing threat to …
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S8 Ep52: UK & French Elections, UK defence report and Russian information campaign exposed in US
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On today's episode, we will examine who’s who in the new Labour-led UK government, a report on the UK’s armed services, the French elections, and a recently discovered Russian covert information campaign. On Extra Shot, our Patreon only show we will look at NATO’s 75th anniversary, terrorists returning to Afghanistan, a Chinese spy base in Cuba and…
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S8 Ep51: How the KGB and the FSB attempt to subvert Western democracies with Mark Hollingsworth
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On today’s episode, Chris speaks with author and journalist Mark Hollingsworth about his book Agents of Influence, which looks at how the KGB attempted to subvert Western democracies during the Cold War and how its replacement agency, the FSB, attempts to do the same now. Check out Mark’s website for information about him, his book and his other wo…
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S8 Ep50: Conspiracies, Disinformation, and Mission Implausible with John Sipher and Jerry O’Shea
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On today’s episode, Matt speaks to former senior CIA officers and now co-founders of Spycraft Entertainment, John Sipher and Jerry O’Shea, to discuss their podcast, Mission Implausible. In their careers with the clandestine service, John and Jerry, in a sense, created conspiracies, convincing terrorists and hostile foreign governments to believe th…
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S8 Ep49: God, Guns, and Sedition with Bruce Hoffman and Jacob Ware
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On today’s episode, Matt is joined by terrorism experts Bruce Hoffman and Jacob Ware to discuss their book, "God, Guns, and Sedition: Far-Right Terrorism in America.” Both are fellows at the Council on Foreign Relations and teach at Georgetown University. Their book examines the far-right’s long embrace of political violence as a tactic, its prolif…
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S8 Ep48: Espresso Martini: Hamas leaders messages, Europe & China, Chinese spies and potential ISIS-K plot foiled in USA
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On today’s show, we are going to look at reports about private messages from the leader of Hamas, criticisms of Europe’s outdated approach to China, a former CIA officer and FBI linguist pleading guilty to spying for China, and a potential plot from ISIS-K foiled in the US. Then we will move to our Patreon only show “Extra Shot” we will look at Eur…
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No show this weekend, we will return next weekend.
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Hi all, we hope you are well. Sadly, due to work commitments on Chris's side, there will be no show this weekend. We will return next weekend. Support Secrets and Spies: Become a “Friend of the podcast” on Patreon from £3 www.patreon.com/SecretsAndSpies Buy merchandise from our shop: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/60934996?asc=u Subscribe to our…
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S8 Ep47: London Met Murder Investigation Team with Steven Keogh
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On todays podcast I am joined be retired detective and author Steven Keogh. Steven investigated murders at Scotland Yard for 12 years, and he joins us to discuss his excellent book “Murder Investigation Team” which gives readers an insight into how British murder investigations are run and what it is like to be a part of a murder investigation. Che…
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S8 Ep46: Espresso Martini: Iran’s President is killed, Israel & Iranian espionage comparisons and secret Hamas surveillance files.
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On today’s show, we are going to look at the death of the Iranian President, Israel & Iran espionage comparisons, and we finish by looking at secret Hamas files that expose a mass surveillance campaign in Gaza. Then we will move to our Patreon only show “Extra Shot” we will look at reports of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau not taking the wo…
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S8 Ep45: What President Raisi’s death means for Iran
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On today’s episode, Matt is once again joined by Phillip Smyth, one of the leading researchers of Iranian-backed militia groups, to discuss the death of President Ebrahim Raisi and several other senior officials in a helicopter crash last weekend. They unpack what this unexpected development means for Iran domestically, the regime’s web of proxy fo…
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S8 Ep44: Havana Syndrome from a technological and medical perspective.
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On today’s podcast, I am joined by two guests, Dr. Chris Gilbert and Dr. Eric Haseltine, and we discuss Havana Syndrome from a technological and medical perspective. Dr Chris Gilbert is an Integrative and Holistic Medicine physician who has interviewed victims of these so-called Anomalous Health incidents, otherwise known as Havana Syndrome. Dr Has…
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#151 Ian Reeves // The Goat, Mental Skills, Career Development & more
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On episode 151 I am delighted to be joined by the head of wellbeing at South Sydney Rabbitohs. Ian previously worked with the Gaelic Players Association in Ireland as Lead player development & wellbeing coach, to support inter-county players to develop their career and well being off the pitch. Ian details his career progression from an internship …
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S8 Ep43: Espresso Martini: Plot to kill Zelensky, Russian sabotage plots, and Chinese hacking.
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On today's show, we are going to look at a failed plot to kill President Zelensky, fears of Russian sabotage in Europe, spy plots being foiled in Germany, and awkward talks between the US and China about Volt Typhoon, one of China’s hacking operations against the west. Then we will move to our Patreon only show “Extra Shot” and we will look at priv…
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S8 Ep42: Agent Of The Iron Cross With Bill Mills
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Chris is joined by historian and author Bill Mills on today's podcast. They discuss Bill’s research into German sabotage and espionage operations in the United States during World War One and how that led to Bill’s new book “Agent of the Iron Cross.” To find out more about “Agent of the Iron Cross” and to get a copy, visit the publisher's website h…
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S8 Ep41: The reality behind “A Spy Alone” with Charles Beaumont
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On today’s podcast, Chris is joined by former MI6 Officer turned best-selling author Charles Beaumont. They discuss the real-life inspiration behind Charle’s debut spy novel, “A Spy Alone”, and a little bit about his career in MI6. Charles also shares his literary influences, his approach to writing fiction and some tips if you are thinking of a ca…
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S8 Ep40: Israel and Iran climb (and descend?) the escalation ladder with Phillip Smyth
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On today’s episode, Matt welcomes back Phillip Smyth, one of the leading researchers of Iranian-backed militia groups in the Middle East. This time, they discuss last month’s exchange of missiles, drones, and airstrikes between Israel and Iran. Phillip helps unpack what triggered this latest cycle of violence, gauge Iran’s intent behind an unpreced…
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No Espresso Martini or Extra Shot this weekend
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Hi all, due to essential maintenance works at London HQ, there won't be an Espresso Martini or Extra Shot this weekend. We are very sorry about this. We will have a new podcast out next weekend, so please stay tuned. We hope you all have an excellent weekend and we will catch you on the next episode. All the best Chris & Matt…
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#150 Check in with Ellen Keane, Roisin Ní Ríain, Nicole Turner // Pre European Para Swimming Championships
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I had the pleasure of checking in with para swimmers Ellen Keane, Roisin Ni Riain, Nicole Turner live from the Paralympics Ireland office in Dublin. The interviews were recorded a few weeks before the European Para Swimming Championships in Madiera and we discuss all things swimming, 2024, pressure, nerves and so much more! During the first 2 days …
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S8 Ep39: The legal case for the victims of Havana Syndrome with Mark S. Zaid
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On today’s podcast, Chris is joined by national security Lawyer Mark S. Zaid. They discuss the legal case for the victims of the Anomalous Health Incidents, more popularly known as Havana Syndrome. Mark discusses the US government's denial and how that affects his clients, who have had their lives disrupted by these alleged attacks. You can find ou…
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S8 Ep38: Directed energy and Havana Syndrome with Dr. James Giordano
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On today’s podcast Chris is joined by Dr James Giordano. Dr Giordano served as the consulting neuroscientist on research into the original cases of Havana Syndrome. Dr. James Giordano is a neuroscientist and neuroethicist, whose work focuses upon mechanisms and treatment of neuropsychiatric disorders, and neuroethical issues arising from the use an…
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#149 Billy Walsh // Building Irish boxing, High Performance, Coaching, Team USA & More
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On episode 149 I am delighted to be joined by Head Coach at Team USA boxing Billy Walsh. From humble beginnings in Wexford to becoming a world renowned coach and mentor, Walsh's journey is a testament to his passion for the sport and pursuit of excellence. Billy provides insights into managing an athlete in the ring, building the Irish High Perform…
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S8 Ep37: Former US Navy Captain Gene Moran on the Houthi threat in the Red Sea
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On today’s podcast, Chris is joined by Former US Navy Destroyer Captain Gene Moran to discuss the Houthi Threat in the Red Sea. In this episode, they look at the background of the Houthis, the threat that they pose, and how the US Navy and its allies are dealing with that threat. They then discuss life on a ship during a time of conflict and finish…
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S8 Ep36: Espresso Martini: Putin exploits ISIS-K attack, House Republicans hold up US aid to Ukraine, and new Havana Syndrome information.
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On today’s episode, we are going to look at Putin exploiting the ISIS-K attack for his war on Ukraine, House Republicans holding up US aid to Ukraine, and we will wrap up looking at new revelations on Havana Syndrome. Then we will move to our Patreon only show “Extra Shot”. On that we will look at Chinese Disinformation efforts targeting the US ele…
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S8 Ep35: Dr Gubad Ibadoghlu imprisoned in Azerbaijan
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On today’s podcast, we are joined by Ibad Bayramov, and we discuss the imprisonment of his father, Dr Gubad Ibadoghlu, in Azerbaijan. Dr Ibadoghlu is an economics professor who was a visiting professor at the London School of Economics and a leading figure in the opposition in Azerbaijan. In July 2023, he was arrested and held by Azerbaijan authori…
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#148 Matthew Bell // Second Chances, Resilience, Defying the odds
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On episode 148 I am delighted to be joined Matthew Bell. An accomplished international player Matthew won over 100 caps for Ireland but experienced heartbreak as he was not selected to travel to the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio. At 26 years of age while pursuing his 3rd season of professional hockey in Germany, Matthew was diagnosed with a brain tumou…
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S8 Ep34: Moscow ISIS-K attack, Ukriane update and Ukraine Intelligence
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In today’s episode, we welcome Dr Taras Kuzio, who has just returned from a trip to Ukraine. Dr. Taras Kuzio is a Professor in the Department of Political Science at the National University of Kyiv Mohyla Academy and an Associate Research Fellow at the Henry Jackson Society. Winner of the 2022 Peterson Literary Prize for Russian Nationalism and the…
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#147 Shane Keegan // GAA Vs League of Ireland, Implementing football influences with GAA teams & more
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On episode 147 I am delighted to be joined by former league of ireland manager, UEFA Pro Licence Coach and current head of games at Laois GAA. This episode was recorded during the 2023 League of ireland season while Shane was coaching at Cobh Ramblers. They finished 3rd in the Division 1 league and at the end of the season Shane stepped away from t…
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Easter sample of Extra Shot our Patreon only show.
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As it's the Easter weekend, Chris and Matt are away. So today, we are going to share a sample episode of "Extra Shot," our Patreon-only show that immediately follows each episode of "Espresso Martini." To get access to future and past episodes of "Extra Shot" please subscribe here: www.patreon.com/SecretsAndSpies In this edition of Extra Shot, we w…
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S8 Ep33: Espresso Martini: Tactical nukes, Spies in Brussels, Turkish spies in the West and more
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On today’s episode, we are going to look at how close we got to Russia using nukes in Ukraine, spies wining and dining in Brussels, Russia setting up fake news sites and more. Then we will move to our Patreon-only show, “Extra Shot”. On that, we will look at how to run a CIA station abroad, SAS soldiers accused of murder, reports that the King has …
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S8 Ep32: The US government’s search for alien life with Garrett Graff
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On today’s episode, Matt is joined by investigative journalist, bestselling author, and Pulitzer Prize finalist Garrett Graff. His latest book, “UFO: The Inside Story of the US Government's Search for Alien Life Here—and Out There,” draws from original archival research, declassified documents, and interviews with senior intelligence and military o…
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S8 Ep31: The Discord Leaks with Shane Harris
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On today’s episode, The Washington Post’s Pulitzer Prize-winning intelligence correspondent, Shane Harris, joins Matt to discuss the “Discord Leaks” and the air national guardsman who, earlier this week, pleaded guilty to charges of willful retention and transmission of US national defense information, an act that’s been called the largest disclosu…
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#146 Declan Darcy // Coaching, Performance, Dublin & more
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On episode 146 I am delighted to be joined by former Dublin Senior Football coach and current performance coach with Leinster Rugby Declan Darcy. Declan is a decorated player and helped guide Leitrim to the 1994 Connacht Senior Football Championship as captain. He later represented Dublin at senior level crossing paths with a young Stephen Cluxton …
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S8 Ep30: Espresso Martini: Leaked Russian documents, defector shot in Spain, CIA's relationship with Ukrainian intelligence
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In today's episode, we are going to look at a leak of Russian documents about their threshold for using nuclear weapons, the assassination of a Russian defector in Spain, details on the cooperation between the CIA and Ukraine intelligence services and more. Then we will move to our Patreon-only show, “Extra Shot”. On that we will look at recommenda…
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S8 Ep29: The death of Alexei Navalny and its consequences with Edward Lucas
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On today’s podcast, I am joined by Edward Lucas to discuss the death of Alexei Navalny and its consequences. Edward is the author of the 2008 book “The New Cold War”. He has been warning us for many years of an increasingly aggressive Russian foreign policy dictated by President Vladimir Putin. When Edwards's book came out in 2008, he was largely i…
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S8 Ep28: Espresso Martini: Russian space weapons, Tucker Carlson in Russia and a beheading in Pennsylvania
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In today's episode, we are going to look at a potential new Russian threat in space, then we are going to look at Tucker Carlson’s trip to Russia, then look at Russian efforts to destabilise US politics, and more. Then we will move to our Patreon-only show, “Extra Shot”. On that, we will look at the rise of the AFD in Germany, the Cult of AI, the i…
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#145 Barry Horgan // Australian Professional Sports Set Ups, GAA General Manager, Athletic Performance & More
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On episode 145 I am joined by Head of athletic performance at Meath GAA Barry Horgan. Barry is an experienced coach and sports scientist working with the Australian institute of sport, brumbies rugby, and sport Australia before returning to the role as general manager with Meath GAA. Barry has since switched roles to Head of athletic performance wi…
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S8 Ep27: The Path Ahead For The Middle East with Laura Rozen
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On today’s episode, Matt speaks with the veteran foreign policy journalist and Middle East watcher, Laura Rozen. After four months of war between Israel and Hamas, the conflict seems to be entering a new phase with the possibility of another ceasefire on the horizon. Laura joins us to unpack what she’s seeing from her reporting and discuss the deli…
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The Coaching Playbook EP 4 - Conor Clifford #144
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On episode 4 of The Coaching Playbook series, host Adrian O’Sullivan chats with S&C Coach Conor Clifford. Conor and Adrian crossed paths in 2022 with the Dublin Senior Camogie team. Conor is now working with the Westmeath Senior Hurlers and has previously found success with Dublin U21 Football 2014 - 2016 (All Ireland & 3x Leinster titles), Shamroc…
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S8 Ep26: US Airstrikes in Iraq & Syria with Phillip Smyth
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Phillip Smyth, a leading researcher of Iranian-backed militia groups, returns to Secrets and Spies to unpack the January 28th drone attack against a US military outpost in Jordan that killed three service members and the resulting round of airstrikes beginning on February 2nd targeting the militias believed to be responsible. He gives his take on t…
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S8 Ep25: The Year of the Locust with Terry Hayes
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On today’s episode, Matt speaks with the global best-selling author Terry Hayes. Following a storied career as a journalist, Hollywood screenwriter, and film producer, his 2014 debut novel, I Am Pilgrim, was a revelation in the spy genre and sold millions of copies worldwide. Ten years later, Terry returns with a long-anticipated follow-up, The Yea…
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S8 Ep24: Espresso Martini: Strikes against the Houthi’s, Chinese spies and the hunt for Hamas’s spokesman Abu Obaida.
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On today's show, we will be looking at the strikes against Houthi Rebels who have been attacking ships in the Red Sea; we will also look at the hunt for Hamas’s spoke person, Chinese spies recruiting Western politicians, more information on the Chinese spy balloon from last year and we will round off with a worrying story of an Iranian operative wh…
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S8 Ep23: The Secret History of Area 51 with Peter Merlin
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On today’s episode, Matt speaks with aerospace historian Peter Merlin, whose new book, “Dreamland: The Secret History of Area 51,” is the first authoritative, scholarly history ever published on the infamous top-secret base located deep in the Nevada desert. This isn’t a book about UFOs or conspiracy theories, but instead offers a sweeping, compreh…
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Cup Series - Men's Cup Final Preview // Colin O’Reilly, Adrian Fulton, Erin Bracken, Ryan McCormick, Jack Scully (143)
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On episode 143 we preview the Men’s National Cup Finals! The episode is split into two parts with two panels directing the semi final games; Erin Bracken, Adrian Fulton & Jack Scully (U18 & U20 Men) and Colin O’Reilly, Ryan McCormick and Niall McDermott (President’s & Pat Duffy) and preview the upcoming finals! We also hear from Elijah Tillman & He…
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Cup Series - Women's Finals Preview // Niall McDermott, Paul Carr, Paul O'Brien (#142)
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On episode 141 we preview the 2023/24 Women's Cup Basketball Finals. Guests Niall McDermott, former U16 Irish Girls and current UL Wolves College coach, Paul Carr, Swords Thunder Women's National League Head Coach & Paul O'Brien NUIG Mystics Superleague Women's and Ireland U16 Girls Head Coach recap the Semi Finals and discuss the upcoming finals. …
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S8 Ep22: UK release of Moscow X with former CIA analyst David McCloskey
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With the UK release of "Moscow X", we dive into the vault and revisit Matt’s interview with spy novelist and former CIA analyst David McCloskey. David is best known for his critically acclaimed debut, Damascus Station; David returns with his latest thriller, Moscow X. Just as detailed, intricate, and vividly written as Damascus Station, Moscow X is…
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