Best Bellingcat Podcasts (2024)

1
Bellingcat: An Intelligence Agency for the People with Eliot Higgins 1:07:27

22h ago1:07:27

1:07:27

Summary Eliot Higgins (X; Wikipedia) joins Andrew (X; LinkedIn) to discuss the work of Bellingcat. Eliot founded the open-source investigative website in 2014. What You’ll Learn Intelligence Bellingcat’s approach to “investigative journalism” The rise of OSINT as a tool of journalism Bellingcat’s relationship with intelligence agencies Case studies…

1
"Researching Central Asia: Strategic Insights and Defence Data" with Michael Hilliard 59:54

5d ago59:54

59:54

This week, we talk to Michael Hilliard. He and his colleagues at the Oxus Society for Central Asian Affairs recently released their report titled "The Armed Forces of Central Asia". We discuss the complex geopolitical landscape in Central Asia, and what defence capacity the countries have to tackle their strategic challenges. The talk was hosted by…

1
Bellingcat's Eliot Higgins… Debunking Russian myths 30:00

15d ago30:00

30:00

What do digital trails tell us about the conflict? How did TikTok videos help identify Russian troop movements ahead of the full-scale invasion? And what’s it like to draw the ire of the Kremlin? The Bellingcat founder Eliot Higgins also tells Victoria and Vitaly whether he’s a CIA spy and where the name of his organisation came from. And, are Nort…

1
TRUMP MUST WIN 9:55

3h ago9:55

9:55

you can email me at: hurtstruth93@gmail.com pick up free copy of Homo Erectus walks amongst us: https://analyseeconomique.files.wordpress.com/2012/12/richard-d-fuerle-erectus-walks-amongst-us.pdf for feedback you can email me at hurtstruth93@gmail.com Protecting White People against the assault by the Left Ideologues, racists and ignoramuses. if yo…

1
J-Lab Episode 42: An ethical approach to crime reporting and true crime content, with Bethany Usher 56:42

13h ago56:42

56:42

As the public’s fascination with crime stories grows, so too does the responsibility of those who bring these stories to light. Whether through traditional journalism or increasingly popular true crime content, the way these narratives are crafted can shape perceptions, impact communities and, significantly, affect the lives of victims and their fa…

51
Dodging the draft: Ukraine’s struggle for soldiers 22:31

14h ago22:31

22:31

Two men's stories of avoiding the draft. To satisfy a growing need for soldiers, authorities in Ukraine appear to be taking ever more drastic measures, including forcibly pulling men off the street to check their credentials. But many men in Ukraine feel the war is not for them, and decide to flee overseas rather than to stay and fight. We speak to…

1
Pitof Comar, film director (Catwoman, Alien: Resurrection). 1:11:51

3d ago1:11:51

1:11:51

My guest today is a French film director and pioneer in the world of digital imaging. Born in Paris, he studied architecture and medicine at university before joining the film industry. He co-founded Duran Duboi, a postproduction house that created visual effects for music videos by artists including Prince, Madonna, Lenny Kravitz, and Boy George. …

1
NEGROES AND COLORISM 10:27

4d ago10:27

10:27

NEGROES AND COLORISM #NEGROES AND #COLORISM you can email me at: hurtstruth93@gmail.com pick up free copy of Homo Erectus walks amongst us: https://analyseeconomique.files.wordpress.com/2012/12/richard-d-fuerle-erectus-walks-amongst-us.pdf for feedback you can email me at hurtstruth93@gmail.com Protecting White People against the assault by the Lef…

1
THE LIBERAL MEDIA AND TRUMPISM 8:28

4d ago8:28

8:28

THE LIBERAL MEDIA AND TRUMPISM #THELIBERALMEDIA AND #TRUMPISM THE LIBERAL MEDIA AND TRUMPISM #THELIBERALMEDIA AND #TRUMPISM THE LIBERAL MEDIA AND TRUMPISM #THELIBERALMEDIA AND #TRUMPISM THE LIBERAL MEDIA AND TRUMPISM #THELIBERALMEDIA AND #TRUMPISM you can email me at: hurtstruth93@gmail.com pick up free copy of Homo Erectus walks amongst us: https:…

1
Christopher Yoo, Police arrest chess grandmaster for punching woman videographer after loss 5:42

6d ago5:42

5:42

A teenage chess grandmaster was briefly taken into custody for striking a woman videographer after losing a game to the world No 2. #ChristopherYoo, 17, had a violent outburst after losing the #USChessChampionship to defending champion #FabianoCaruana last Wednesday you can email me at: hurtstruth93@gmail.com pick up free copy of Homo Erectus walks…

1
North Koreans in Russia: How dangerous is the world right now? 36:19

8d ago36:19

36:19

Is peace with Russia possible? Could any North Korean involvement in the war mean escalation? And has the world ever been more dangerous in recent times? In his first BBC interview since standing down as chief of the general staff, General Sir Patrick Sanders joins us to discuss why he thinks the world order is under threat and why Ukraine must pre…

1
The Cyber Behavioral Profiler with Cameron Malin 1:08:30

8d ago1:08:30

1:08:30

Summary Cameron Malin (LinkedIn) joins Andrew (X; LinkedIn) to discuss cyber and behavioral profiling. Cameron was the creator and founder of the FBI’s Cyber Behavioral Analysis Center. What You’ll Learn Intelligence The historical origins of behavioral profiling Applying behavioral profiling to counterintelligence and cyber threats Nature vs. Nurt…

1
Hannah Nicklin, playwright, narrative designer (Mutazione, Saltsea Chronicles). 1:16:10

8d ago1:16:10

1:16:10

My guest today is Hannah Nicklin, a British writer and narrative designer for video games. After studying Drama at Loughborough University, and Playwriting at the University of Birmingham, she returned to Loughborough for a doctorate in interactive design as anti-capitalist practice. After several years working as a poet, theatre-maker, and academi…

1
RACIST WHITE HATERS at New York’s largest Catholic university removes Columbus Day from school calendar #StJohnuniversity 13:15

15d ago13:15

13:15

St John’s University will no longer honor #ColumbusDay, the annual holiday commemorating Christopher Columbus’ arrival in America. #stjohnuniversity #ColumbusDay, #LeoKillsback #IonaCollege New York’s largest Catholic university decided to stop referring to the holiday as “Columbus Day” amid concerns over the American narrative raised by Indigenous…

1
The FBI Hostage Negotiator - with Chris Voss 1:12:07

15d ago1:12:07

1:12:07

Summary Chris Voss (X; LinkedIn) joins Andrew (X; LinkedIn) to discuss the art of negotiation. Chris formerly served as the FBI lead international hostage negotiator. What You’ll Learn Intelligence The very basics of negotiation, including the phrase “Never split the difference” The art of Tactical Empathy Case studies from Chris’ career, including…

1
Danny Wallace, writer & broadcaster (Yes Man, Assassin's Creed series). 1:06:48

19d ago1:06:48

1:06:48

My guest today is the award-winning humourist, writer, and presenter Danny Wallace. Born in Dundee, Scotland, he published his first professional video game review at the age of thirteen while conducting work experience for Sega Power, a magazine that subsequently offered him a job. At 22, after graduating from The University of Westminster, he bec…

1
#63 Simon Kold: On the Hunt for Great Companies 1:14:57

19d ago1:14:57

1:14:57

Simon Kold is the founder of the Denmark-based investment firm Kold Konstellationen and was previously at Novo Holdings, one of the world’s largest investment organizations. Our conversation focuses on Simon’s upcoming book, On the Hunt for Great Companies, which details how to determine business quality. We cover the aspects we find the most inter…

1
Bill maher with Buck Sexton, Laura Coates and Tim Alberta 16:31

18d ago16:31

16:31

Bill maher with Buck Sexton, Laura Coates and Tim Alberta you can email me at: hurtstruth93@gmail.com pick up free copy of Homo Erectus walks amongst us: https://analyseeconomique.files.wordpress.com/2012/12/richard-d-fuerle-erectus-walks-amongst-us.pdf for feedback you can email me at hurtstruth93@gmail.com Protecting White People against the assa…

1
Is the West out of touch with the reality of the war? 19:19

19d ago19:19

19:19

As President Zelensky conducts a whistle stop tour of Europe…. we answer your questions on whether the West is out of touch with the reality of the war and what impact elections in the US and Europe could have on support for Ukraine’s war effort. Victoria is joined by our correspondent in Kyiv Sarah Rainsford and Cold War historian Sergey Radchenko…

1
"Researching Online Extremism and Terrorism" with Elizabeth Pearson 58:30

19d ago58:30

58:30

This week we talk to Elizabeth Pearson. Together with her colleagues she recently worked on the REASSURE report (https://voxpol.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Online-Extremism-and-Terrorism-Researchers-Security-Safety-Resilience.pdf )- which is published with the online extremism and terrorism research network VOX-Pol. The report describes experienc…

1
How can peace be achieved in Ukraine? 26:13

22d ago26:13

26:13

How could peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine pan out and are they even a possibility right now? Conflict negotiator Oliver McTernan and former UK ambassador to Russia Sir Laurie Bristow discuss the likelihood of both countries coming to the table and what role the US presidential election could play. Today’s episode is presented by Victo…

1
The U.S. House Intelligence Committee - with Ranking Member Congressman Jim Himes 57:31

22d ago57:31

57:31

Summary Jim Himes (Website; X) joins Andrew (X; LinkedIn) to discuss the U.S. House Intelligence Committee. Jim has served as the U.S. representative for Connecticut’s 4th congressional district since 2009. What You’ll Learn Intelligence The House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence: Its role and operations The importance of bipartisan colla…

1
Nainita Desai, composer (Immortality, Call of Duty, Tales of Kenzera: Zau). 1:14:12

26d ago1:14:12

1:14:12

My guest today is Nainita Desai, the British composer for film, television and video games. Born and raised in London by her Indian parents, she earned a degree in mathematics, then studied sound design at the National Film and Television School. She started her career as a sound designer on the films Little Buddha, Lessons of Darkness and Death Ma…

1
Putin's war economy: Are Russians feeling the pinch? 23:50

26d ago23:50

23:50

Russia has revealed it will boost its defence spending by a quarter to $145 billion in 2025. But is Putin’s war economy sustainable? What does all this mean for life in the country? And how could it impact the war? The BBC’s Steve Rosenberg joins us from a Moscow supermarket, Russian citizen ‘Gleb’ explains why there are dozens of types of cola in …

1
US elections: no good choices for Ukraine 29:25

29d ago29:25

29:25

Ambassador John Bolton, who served as National Security Adviser under President Donald Trump, tells Ukrainecast that another Trump presidency would leave Ukraine in a very difficult position and that if re-elected Trump would cut off US aid. He also warns against the democratic presidential candidate, Kamala Harris, insisting that neither option wo…

1
The US military is bracing for a fight with warships and more aircraft as further violence grips the Middle East 9:46

29d ago9:46

9:46

USS Carney, another Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, was operating in the Mediterranean Sea after making a port visit in Sicily last week when the attack happened. Also equipped with the Aegis Combat System and accompanying interceptor missiles, the warship assisted in downing the Iranian-launched ballistic missiles. Like it's sister ship, the Carney…

1
Digital Innovation and the Next Frontier of Intelligence - with Jennifer Ewbank 1:14:54

29d ago1:14:54

1:14:54

Summary Jennifer Ewbank (LinkedIn) joins Andrew (X; LinkedIn) to discuss the integration of technology within intelligence. Jennifer recently retired from her role as Deputy Director of CIA for Digital Innovation. What You’ll Learn Intelligence The qualities and skills of great digital leadership Risk management in intelligence The roles, responsib…

1
Eugene Jarvis, gamemaker (Defender, Robotron: 2084, Smash TV). 1:16:25

1M ago1:16:25

1:16:25

My guest today is the American video game designer and programmer Eugene Jarvis. Born in California, he studied computer science at Berkeley, where, in the basement of the physics laboratory, he played the early video game Spacewar. After graduating he worked for Hewlitt Packard, but quit after three days to join Atari, where he began programming f…

1
Hezbollah Unit 910 ready to target Israeli, Jewish communities worldwide, #unit910, #hezbollah #israeli 4:16

1M ago4:16

4:16

Hezbollah Unit 910 ready to target Israeli, Jewish communities worldwide, #unit910, #hezbollah #israeli ollowing the assassination, Hezbollah’s Unit 910 emerged as a clear and immediate threat to Israeli and Jewish interests worldwide, according to the Alma Research Center on Saturday. The unit, known as the #BlackUnit or #ShadowUnit has in the pas…

1
Second high-ranking Hezbollah official killed in air strike, says Israel 7:02

1M ago7:02

7:02

Second high-ranking Hezbollah official killed in air strike, says Israel The #Israelimilitary says it has killed another high-ranking #Hezbollah official in an air strike. It said on Sunday that it killed #NabilKaouk, the deputy head of Hezbollah’s Central Council, in an attack the day before. There was no immediate comment from Hezbollah. Several …

1
Is Trump toughening his stance on Ukraine? 24:11

1M ago24:11

24:11

Donald Trump has held a last-minute meeting with President Zelensky despite repeated criticism of the Ukrainian leader on the campaign trail, and a row which erupted with with the Republican party. So is the former president hardening his stance on Ukraine? And how do Ukrainians feel about the forthcoming US election? Victoria and Vitaly are joined…

1
"Revealing the Bellingcat Toolkit" with the Bellingcat Team 57:32

1M ago57:32

57:32

This week's stage talk is focused on our new and updated toolkit! We've packed every useful open source research tool into one place to help assist new and old researchers, journalists and NGOs. Johanna Wild, who lead the project, joined us on stage to talk through the new developments. The talk was hosted by Charlotte Maher on Thursday September 2…

1
Can President Zelensky sell his ‘victory plan’ to the Americans? 26:55

1M ago26:55

26:55

President Zelensky’s in the US for a diplomatic mission to try and sell President Biden his ‘victory plan’. But what’s in it? And can he persuade the Americans to back it? Two friends of the pod, defence expert Matthew Savill and Russia expert Angela Stent, join Lyse to assess how it might go down with the President, and the two candidates hoping t…

1
Ciphers, Disguise, and Invisible Ink: Tools of the Trade with Pete Langman & Nadine Akkerman 1:07:31

1M ago1:07:31

1:07:31

Summary Pete Langman and Nadine Akkerman join Andrew to discuss espionage in Elizabethan England. Pete and Nadine are authors of the new book Spycraft: Tricks and Tools of the Dangerous Trade from Elizabeth I to the Restoration. What You’ll Learn Intelligence Spymasters of the Elizabethan era Techniques in forgeries, invisible inks, and seal-making…

1
Uwe Boll, film director (House of the Dead, Alone in the Dark, Postal). 1:13:24

1M ago1:13:24

1:13:24

My guest today is the German filmmaker Uwe Boll. Born in Wermelskirchen he decided he wanted to direct films at the age of ten, after seeing Marlon Brando star in Mutiny on the Bounty. It wasn’t until he was in his mid-thirties, however, that he directed his first major motion picture, Blackwoods, a psychological thriller that a critic for the New …

1
Is Ukraine facing a mental health crisis? 27:21

1M ago27:21

27:21

More than half of Ukrainians say they suffer from some kind of mental health issue as a result of the war. Volunteer paramedic, Olha Mamusheva, joins us to discuss her mental health working on the frontline. And journalist Olena Kuk explains why she helped set up ‘Svidok’ – an online war journal where people can share their feelings anonymously. To…

1
Inside the biggest prisoner exchange since the Cold War 26:57

1M ago26:57

26:57

Sasha Skochilenko spent over two years behind Russian bars before being part of the biggest prisoner exchange since the Cold War. She explains why supermarkets are effective places for protest, what helped her survive in prison and how western prisoners were put in business class on the flight home following her release. And a friend of Ukrainecast…

1
The Future of OSINT and the Intelligence Community with Jason Barrett 1:12:29

1M ago1:12:29

1:12:29

Summary Jason Barrett (LinkedIn) joins Andrew (X; LinkedIn) to discuss the integration of open-source intelligence into the American Intelligence Community. Jason is the first-ever OSINT Executive. What You’ll Learn Intelligence Historical examples of OSINT The evolution of Open Source Intelligence The challenges and unique opportunities OSINT pres…

1
Derek Yu, gamemaker (Spelunky, UFO 50). 1:11:10

2M ago1:11:10

1:11:10

My guest today is the American video game artist and designer, Derek Yu. Born in Pasadena, California in the early eighties, he started mapping out games on graph paper when he was still a child. After graduating college with a degree in computer science, he moved to San Francisco to work as a freelance illustrator. In 2007 he developed a satirical…

1
#62 Moritz Sitte on The Clock of the Long Now 1:10:12

2M ago1:10:12

1:10:12

Moritz Sitte is the investor at Antheia AB, a private investment firm founded by Daniel Ek. Moritz has previously worked as an investment manager at Baillie Gifford in Edinburgh for twelve years. We speak about The Clock of the Long Now and discuss topics such as investment philosophy, reframing one’s state of mind, and balancing the long with the …

1
Could the West cross Putin's new red line? 29:14

2M ago29:14

29:14

The former head of the CIA, General David Petraeus, tells Ukrainecast why he thinks President Putin is bluffing after he warned the West against allowing Ukraine to use long-range weapons to target Russia. Lucy is in Washington DC where the UK Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, is meeting President Biden to discuss Ukraine. There are strong indicati…

1
“Investigating a Massacre in Burkina Faso" with The Bellingcat Team 59:32

2M ago59:32

59:32

This week's stage talk is about a militant attack in Burkina Faso that happened in late August, in which over 100 unarmed civilians died. We explore how Bellingcat investigators went to work trying to locate and verify graphic imagery claiming to be associated with the massacre. Content warning: Discussion of civilian harm, abuse and death. The tal…

1
Correspondence Special #4: Clickbait? 35:20

2M ago35:20

35:20

In this special correspondence edition, host Simon Parkin reads out listeners' correspondence and answers your questions. Hear Simon discuss the recent, headline-making episode with former PlayStation President Chris Deering, listener responses to the controversy, as well as discussion of what term we should use to describe the genre formerly known…

1
What could Trump vs Harris mean for a Ukraine peace deal? 28:27

2M ago28:27

28:27

Your questions answered on the US election, Pokrovsk and guerrilla warfare… With Donald Trump and Kamala Harris facing-off in their only scheduled presidential debate this week, we assess whether the election might accelerate any potential peace deal in Ukraine. BBC security correspondent Gordon Corera joins Vitaly and Lucy to also discuss how stra…

1
The Spycatcher Affair & MI5: The Scandal that Shook Britain with Tim Tate 1:15:50

2M ago1:15:50

1:15:50

Summary Tim Tate (Website) joins Andrew (X; LinkedIn) to discuss the Spycatcher Affair. Tim is a best-selling author and award-winning filmmaker. What You’ll Learn Intelligence Peter Wright: His background and motives The contents of Spycatcher including the exposure of alleged soviet moles The UK’s efforts to keep their secrets secret The lasting …

1
Chris Deering, former President of Sony Computer Entertainment Europe. 1:14:25

2M ago1:14:25

1:14:25

My guest today is an American businessman and the former and first president of Sony Computer Entertainment Europe, Chris Deering. Raised in Boston, Massachusetts to immigrant parents, my guest had a strict upbringing. Despite the disadvantages he faced, he graduated with distinction with a degree in computer science at Boston College, then studied…

1
Michigan judge loses docket after she's recorded insulting gay people and Black people 8:28

2M ago8:28

8:28

Michigan judge loses docket after she's recorded insulting gay people and Black people PONTIAC, Mich. (AP) — A suburban Detroit judge is no longer handling cases after a court official turned over recordings of her making anti-gay insults and referring to Black people as lazy. Oakland County Probate Judge Kathleen Ryan was removed from her docket o…

1
Ben Wallace on... How Ukraine can win 33:27

2M ago33:27

33:27

With Russia launching nearly daily attacks against Ukrainian cities in recent weeks, the UK’s former defence secretary, Sir Ben Wallace, is in the Ukrainecast studio to give his take on what the strikes signify. He also reflects on his visit to Moscow which took place just 10 days before the full-scale invasion. And we hear from residents in Lviv a…

1
Colt Gray could have been a HERO 5:39

2M ago5:39

5:39

BARROW COUNTY, Ga. — Authorities are working to learn more about the gunman who killed four people in a school shooting that sent nine others to the hospital in Barrow County Wednesday. The alleged shooter was identified as 14-year-old Colt Gray. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation said the teen was a student at Apalachee High School. He has been c…

1
Russia strikes Poltava: "A barbaric attack" 7:15

2M ago7:15

7:15

A Russian missile strike has killed dozens of people in the Ukrainian city of Poltava. Hundreds more are reported to have been wounded in what Ukraine's Ministry of Defence has called a "barbaric attack". We have the latest updates and analysis as the story unfolds. Today’s episode is presented by Victoria Derbyshire and Vitaly Shevchenko. The prod…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Bellingcat Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Quick Reference Guide