Best Covert Operations Podcasts (2024)

David Crow had a childhood like no other—with a mentally troubled mother and a criminally sociopathic father who raised his kids on a Navajo reservation, despite not actually being Native-American. David describes how his father tried to train him to be his criminal accomplice, until as an adult David broke away and ultimately built a successful li…

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CSIS internal frictions. CIA's huge swing for Russian Spies. 28:44

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Send us a Text Message. 🚨 This Week on Global Intelligence Weekly Wrap-Up 🚨 Dive into the latest in intelligence, espionage, and national security with me, Neil Bisson, as we unravel critical stories from around the globe: 🔍 CSIS Internal Friction: Discover the growing tensions within the Canadian Security Intelligence Service and their impact on o…

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Phil Suddick – From covert law enforcement to sports integrity 1:08:15

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Join Thomas as he delves into an enthralling conversation with Phil Suddick, the Head of Sport and Safeguarding at Clue Software, unravelling his remarkable career journey from law enforcement to becoming a torchbearer for sports integrity. Drawing from his specialised background in covert operations, Phil unveils how his prowess in undercover inte…

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PHIL LITTLE PODCAST: INTERVIEW WITH MARLIN KROEKER ABOUT HIS RCMP CAREER AND SPIRITUAL LIFE: (Royal Canadian Mounted Police) Episode 54 45:23

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Policeman Heals His PTSD Serving Departed Heroes 1:04:24

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Bobbie Myers served for years as a Florida policeman, de-stressing from his first responder experiences by living at the beach and surfing. Suddenly, after dramatically saving a drowning boy, his PTSD was triggered. He sought help and found a unique way to heal himself—repairing the headstones and tending the gravesites of fallen heroes, soldiers, …

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S03 E08: Hijacked Hashtags and Potential Malware in Short URLs on Social Media 5:08

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Podcast Summary: ShadowDragon - Malware Alert on Social Media In this episode of the ShadowDragon podcast, Nico "Dutch OSINT Guy" Dekens delves into a recent surge in malicious online activity linked to trending topics on social media platforms such as X (formerly Twitter), Meta (Facebook), and Instagram. The discussion centers around a disturbing …

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Revoking ISIS Terrorist Citizenship. Ukraine Double Agents. 28:41

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Send us a Text Message. 🎙️ Global Intelligence Weekly Wrap-Up | Week Ending August 16th, 2024 Welcome to another gripping episode of the Global Intelligence Weekly Wrap-Up! Join your host, Neil Bisson—a retired intelligence officer with the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) and Director of the Global Intelligence Knowledge Network—as he…

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WE DISCUSS REGIME CHANGE AND COVERT OPERATIONS 5:40

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S03 E07: Iranian Tensions Fueled by AI-Generated Content and Unrest in the UK 5:13

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Podcast Summary In this episode of the ShadowDragon podcast, Nico Dekens discusses the current geopolitical tensions and disturbances monitored through online platforms. The focus is on the recent actions of Israel against Hamas leaders, which have caused significant unrest and propaganda, particularly from Iran. The podcast highlights the use of A…

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Professor Tore Olsson Makes History Cool Again 1:07:07

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When he started playing video game “Red Dead Redemption 2”, (which has sold over 64 million copies) Professor Tore Olsson from the University of Tennessee was inspired to use the game's setting in the American West to inspire his students and provoke a conversation about the real history of this romanticized era. And his curriculum has been a wild …

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"Swift" Action prevents ISIS Attack. Is Canada's Security Screening Enough?!? 28:43

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Send us a Text Message. 🌐 Global Intelligence Weekly Wrap-Up: August 9, 2024 Welcome to this week’s thrilling episode of Global Intelligence Weekly Wrap-Up with Neil Bisson! 🎙️ Dive into the latest and most pressing intelligence and security stories from around the globe. 📰 In this episode: 🚨 ISIS Inspired Attacks in Vienna: We explore the recent t…

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Israel, October 2023: Helping People Escape During a Crisis 51:58

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Previous HBH guests, private security contractors Dean and Alana Stott are back—this time reporting on their work last October, after the terrorist attacks in Israel. Charged with helping Americans and others get their loved ones home, Dean describes arriving in Israel for the first time ever, and how they navigated operating on the ground in a cou…

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Adam Pacifico – Developing a mindset for investigative leadership 1:10:27

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Thomas joins Adam Pacifico, as the lawyer and leadership podcaster shares his unconventional career trajectory from barrister to police officer and back. This episode explores how technology shaped Adam’s work in law over the years and underscores the importance of meticulous detail and rationale in investigations. Discover how the passage of time …

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Phil Little Podcast: American Experiement: Part 3: Facts about our Country Founding: Episode 52 23:51

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A WWII Story Like No Other: How the Man Who Bombed Pearl Harbor Befriended the Man Who Bombed Tokyo 1:03:57

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Three lives collide and transform in wartime: The Japanese fighter pilot, Mitsuo Fuchida, who led the attack on Pearl Harbor; the U.S. pilot Jake DeShazer, who bombed Tokyo in retaliation and became a Japanese POW; and Peggy Covell, an American woman who felt compelled to help the Japanese-Americans interned in the U.S., despite her missionary fami…

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Father and Son ISIS Terrorists Arrested. Spy Swaps and French Rail Sabotage. 23:22

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Send us a Text Message. 🎙️ Global Intelligence Weekly Wrap-Up is back with another can't-miss episode! For the week ending 2024 08 02. Join your host, Neil Bisson, as he delves into the most critical and gripping intelligence stories of the week. In This Episode: Father and Son ISIS Terrorist Arrested: Discover the chilling details of a thwarted te…

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Firefight in the Laotian Jungle: A Riveting Story from America's "Secret War" 1:26:44

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Lynne Black Jr., as member of RT Alabama – a recon team of the legendary MACV-SOG (“Study and Observations Group”) – fought in one of the most amazing missions of the eight-year "secret war" during the Vietnam War. As their Kingbee helicopter spiraled downward toward the target west of the dangerous A Shau valley in Laos, Lynne and his team observe…

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GREEN LIGHT- DID GREEN BERETS STRAP NUKES TO THEIR BODIES WHILE PARACHUTING2 9:36

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Phil Little PodCast: THE AMERICAN EXPERIMENT: Part 2 Episode 51 15:18

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Matt Horne - The evolution of UK organised crime 59:27

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Join Thomas as he delves into the intricate world of organised crime and technology with Matt Horne, a former detective with a distinguished 30-year career in law enforcement. As the former Deputy Director of Investigations at the National Crime Agency, Matt led Operation Venetic, a groundbreaking UK operation that dismantled an encrypted communica…

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The Horrors of an African-American Mental Asylum 1:02:54

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In 1911, experts believed that the psychology of different races was distinct, and so, like other states, the state of Maryland founded Crownsville, a mental asylum administered by an all-white doctor and nursing staff expressly and exclusively for African-Americans. From her book "Madness," author/Peabody-award winning journalist/on-air NBC corres…

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Shocking Assassination Attempt on Former President Trump: Implications & Insights 23:57

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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to this week's episode of the Global Intelligence Weekly Wrap-Up! I'm your host, Neil Bisson, a retired intelligence officer with the Canadian Security Intelligence Service and the Director of the Global Intelligence Knowledge Network. In this gripping episode, we delve into the recent shocking assassination attempt …

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Gold Star Son Waits 21 Years to Learn of Father’s Death in Vietnam 1:09:51

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In 1968, SSgt. Richard Fitts Sr. was a member of the legendary MACV-SOG team based in Vietnam, fighting in the ‘secret war’ in Laos, when the helicopter he was flying in crashed in the jungle in a ball of flames. Richard was declared Missing in Action while his wife and 3-year-old son back home in Massachusetts were given no other information. For …

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Russian Sabotage and Foreign Interference on the Rise! A Tale of Two Terrorists. 26:54

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Send us a Text Message. Global Intelligence Weekly Wrap-Up: Episode for the Week Ending July 12, 2024 Welcome to another insightful episode of the Global Intelligence Weekly Wrap-Up! Join Neil Bisson, a retired intelligence officer with the Canadian Security Intelligence Service and the Director of the Global Intelligence Knowledge Network, as he n…

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PHIL LITTLE PODCAST: THE AMERICAN EXPERIMENT: Episode 50 20:25

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S03 E06: ShadowDragon OSINT Geopolitics Podcast - Unveiling Meliorator: Russian AI's Role in Global Disinformation 5:03

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ShadowDragon OSINT Geopolitics and More Podcast Summary Host: Nico Dekens, “The Dutch OSINT Guy” (follow Nico on X: @dutch_osintguy) Episode Focus: Critical cybersecurity advisory on state-sponsored Russian media using advanced software for foreign malign influence activities. Key Points Covered: Introduction: The episode delves into a joint cybers…

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Peter Spindler - The enduring legacy of Operation Yewtree 1:12:47

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In this compelling episode, Thomas sits down with Peter Spindler to delve into his distinguished career in law enforcement, spotlighting his pivotal role in Operation Yewtree. Spindler shares his journey from joining the police to spearheading one of the most significant investigations in UK history - the probe into sexual abuse allegations against…

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S03 E05: OpenAI Disrupts Covert Influence Operations With The Help of OSINT 8:30

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Key Points Discussed: • Monitoring and Disruption Efforts: OpenAI collaborates with open-source intelligence practitioners to monitor internet activity and identify potential misuse of their language models by nation-states and other actors. They aim to disrupt sophisticated threats through continuous improvements in their safety systems and collab…

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S03 E04: ShadowDragon Special Edition Podcast: Terrorist Threats, French Elections, and Political Protests 5:10

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The Shadow Dragon Special Edition Podcast Introduction: The podcast covers open source intelligence (OSINT) and geopolitics. Topics include military bases on alert, global protests, and elections. Military Alert in Europe: Several U.S. military bases in Europe are on heightened alert (state of alert Charlie, second highest level). The alert is due …

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Marine Remembers the Vicious Battle of Dai Do 1:14:14

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In late April 1968, John K. Cordsen was a U.S. Marine on his second tour of duty when he became engaged in one of the most fiercely fought yet little-known battles of the Vietnam War. Over three days, a single battalion of 860 U.S. Marines fought against nearly 10,000 North Vietnamese soldiers over control of a river that was a critical supply line…

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Who's CSIS' New Director? Chinese Radar on Cuba and Russian Tradecraft Failures 29:37

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Send us a Text Message. Description: Welcome to the Global Intelligence Weekly Wrap-Up, your go-to source for expert insights into the world of national security, foreign interference, espionage, and terrorism. Hosted by Neil Bisson, a retired intelligence officer with the Canadian Security Intelligence Service and Director of the Global Intelligen…

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Totally Aimless 1:47:21

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After a four-month break, the Terribly Vexed Podcast is back, bringing you an eclectic mix of conversation and contemplation. In this episode, we reconnect and catch up on the whirlwind of topics that have been on our minds. We kick things off by sharing messages from our fans, including a scathing review that’s sure to spark some discussion! We ta…

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B-17 Pilot Shot Down Over Belgium! 1:08:59

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Howard Snyder Jr. was a B-17 pilot bombing Nazi targets during WWII—when in February 1944 he and his ten-man crew were shot down over Nazi-held Belgium, close to the French border. His son Steve Snyder details how eight of the men, including his dad, survived the crash before scattering into the countryside. Howard survived through the bravery and …

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HISTORY OF SAS AND OPERATION BARRAS 6:59

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Who's Colluding with Foreign Powers in Canada? What does Russian alliance with North Korea mean? And Julian Assange Freed! 24:44

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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to the latest episode of the Global Intelligence Weekly Wrap-Up! In this special edition, just in time for the long weekend, host Neil Bisson, a retired CSIS intelligence officer and the Director of the Global Intelligence Knowledge Network, delves into some of the most critical intelligence and national security sto…

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PHIL LITTLE PODCAST: WILL AMERICA COME OUT OF ITS SLEEP: Episode 49 8:21

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Alex Wood - Inside financial crime with a reformed fraudster 59:44

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Join Thomas as he enters the complex world of financial crime with reformed fraudster Alex Wood, and Clue Software’s Director of Intelligence and Investigations, Matt Horne, a seasoned former law enforcement leader and economic crime expert. With raw honesty, Alex recounts his past transgressions, unveiling how he exploited vulnerabilities to orche…

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Leading Marines in the Fight for Ramadi 1:13:51

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During the Iraq War, U.S.M.C. Infantry Major Scott A. Huesing led Echo Company, 2nd battalion, 4th Marines through some of the worst combat in Ramadi, in Al Anbar Province in Iraq. He shares his account of the harsh realities of dense urban combat, and what helped his men persevere—especially their sense of camaraderie and 'family,’ that persists d…

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OPERATION BARBAROSSA 2:27

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Will Bill C-70 make a difference? The Designation of IRGC as a Terrorist Group and Russian Spies in Germany 24:35

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Send us a Text Message. Here is a summary of the key topics covered in the GIKN Global Intelligence Weekly Wrap-Up for June 21, 2024: Canada's Countering Foreign Interference Act (Bill C-70): The House of Commons has unanimously passed Bill C-70, which aims to combat foreign interference by creating a foreign agent registry, expanding intelligence …

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Growing Up Homeless 59:06

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David Ambroz was one of three kids raised by a single mother with mental health issues. In his book, "A Place Called Home," he describes his Dickensian childhood surviving a flawed parent, life on the streets, and a social services system seemingly designed to deprive his family of the help they needed. When his mother grew too violent, David was i…

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OPERATION ESCORPION - CUBAN FIVE 7:29

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CSIS Director's Secret meetings in India, and GP party leader relieved over FI 25:08

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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to another compelling episode of the GIKN Weekly Intelligence Wrap-Up, where we bring you the latest and most critical updates from the world of global intelligence and national security. Hosted by Neil Bisson, a retired intelligence officer with the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) and Director of the G…

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PHIL LITTLE PODCAST: THE CASE OF THE MISSING 1500 PASSPORTS: PART 2 Episode 48 27:07

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Introducing Joining the Dots with Thomas Drohan 0:51

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Joining the Dots provides real-world insights from those dedicated to justice, harm reduction, and global security. Hosted by Thomas Drohan, technologist and co-founder of Clue Software, each episode delves into the challenges and triumphs of those on the frontline tackling real issues like child abuse, human trafficking, corruption, organised crim…

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The Man Behind MK Ultra--the Infamous Government Mind Control Program 1:02:26

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In his book, “Poisoner-in-Chief,” (Henry Holt & Co.) former New York Times reporter and prolific author, Stephen Kinzer describes the shadowy man responsible for setting up one of the most infamous U.S. government programs. In 1953 during the “Cold War,” MK Ultra was initiated to develop techniques to brainwash people to act as our ‘programmed’ age…

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Are Canada's Politicians Puppets of China? Is a British Bank involved in Terrorist Financing? And is using Temu a bargain or a danger? 25:54

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Send us a Text Message. GIKN Weekly Intelligence Wrap-Up: June 7th, 2024 Welcome to the Global Intelligence Weekly Wrap-Up for the week ending June 7th, 2024. I'm Neil Bisson, your host and a retired intelligence officer with the Canadian Security Intelligence Service, now the Director of the Global Intelligence Knowledge Network (GIKN). Each week,…

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Worst Combat in the Arghandab Valley, Afghanistan 1:26:30

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"Damn the Valley" is the mantra of every soldier from 2 Fury who fought in this infamous Taliban stronghold and is also the title of guest Will Yeske's memoir. Operating as the gateway to Kandahar, this area saw months of the fiercest combat—yielding a 52% casualty rate as coalition forces attempted to pacify this hotspot in 2009 and 2010. At one p…

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