Best Matt Fulton Podcasts (2024)

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S8 Ep60: Secrets & Spies Listener Survey 2024 3:12

3h ago3:12

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Hello, everyone. We just wanted to say a huge thank you for your support during season 8. We will be starting Season 9 on the 14th of September. Before we start the new season, we wanted to hear from you about your thoughts on the podcast and if there is anything you would like us to do. Please take part in our anonymous listener survey here: https…

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S8 Ep59: Tim Tate - To Catch A Spy - Peter Wright and the SpyCatcher affair 1:22:16

3d ago1:22:16

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Join us on today’s podcast as we sit down with author and investigative journalist Tim Tate to chat about his fascinating new book, To Catch A Spy. Tim takes us behind the scenes of the SpyCatcher affair, where the Thatcher government of the 1980s tried to silence MI5 whistleblower Peter Wright. It’s a gripping tale of cover-ups, deception, and its…

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A Champagne Comedy Podcast Update 2 6:06

3d ago6:06

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Some important news that's come across Daniel G's news desk. We are on all the socials (Twitter, Threads, BlueSky). Just search for TLSChampagne or go to Facebook. Buy the team a coffee: https://bit.ly/TLSChampagnePod This is a fan discussion podcast with no direct association with Tony, Mick, Rob, Tom, Jane, Santo, Jason, Judith and Co., as well a…

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S8 Ep58: Russian Sleeper Spies in Germany with Florian Flade 1:16:46

6d ago1:16:46

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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 43:40

5d ago43:40

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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 1:11:43

7d ago1:11:43

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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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Episode 66 - Frontline - Monday October 16, 1995 2:03:52

9d ago2:03:52

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Join Alison, Daniel, Kim, Matt and Tony as they over-analyse the next instalment to the Champagne Comedy Podcast - Frontline. Give 'Em Enough Rope - Broadcast Monday October 16, 1995. With guest reviewer Spencer Howson. Cross-promotion Cartoon for charity The Gist Enjoying our podcast? Buy the team a coffee! BuyMeACoffee.com/TLSChampagnePod Socials…

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S8 Ep55: How autocracies try to undermine democracy with Anne Applebaum 42:00

25d ago42:00

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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 1:19:01

1M ago1:19:01

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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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Episode 65 - Frontline - Monday October 9, 1995 1:26:06

1M ago1:26:06

1:26:06

Join Alison, Daniel and Matt as they over-analyse the next instalment to the Champagne Comedy Podcast - Frontline. The Great Pretenders - Broadcast Monday October 9, 1995. With guest reviewer Jeff. Specious The new lawyer Jackpot Enjoying our podcast? Buy the team a coffee! BuyMeACoffee.com/TLSChampagnePod Socials: Twitter: @TLSChampagne Threads: @…

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S8 Ep53: Unpacking the Assassination Attempt on Donald Trump with Jacob Ware 36:06

27d ago36:06

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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 1:26:48

1M ago1:26:48

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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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Episode 64 - Frontline - Monday October 2, 1995 1:40:58

2M ago1:40:58

1:40:58

Join Alison, Daniel, Kim and Matt as they over-analyse the next instalment to the Champagne Comedy Podcast - Frontline. A Man Of His Convictions - Broadcast Monday October 2, 1995. With guest reviewer David M. Green of VHS Revue Lightweight and blockade Bloopers Soffkoch Enjoying our podcast? Buy the team a coffee! BuyMeACoffee.com/TLSChampagnePod …

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S8 Ep51: How the KGB and the FSB attempt to subvert Western democracies with Mark Hollingsworth 1:16:36

1M ago1:16:36

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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 46:44

2M ago46:44

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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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A Champagne Comedy Podcast Update 4:48

2M ago4:48

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Now is a good time to play catch-ups if you've just joined us. We are on all the socials (Twitter, Threads, BlueSky). Just search for TLSChampagne or go to Facebook. Buy the team a coffee: https://bit.ly/TLSChampagnePod This is a fan discussion podcast with no direct association with Tony, Mick, Rob, Tom, Jane, Santo, Jason, Judith and Co., as well…

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S8 Ep49: God, Guns, and Sedition with Bruce Hoffman and Jacob Ware 54:54

2M ago54:54

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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 1:14:59

2M ago1:14:59

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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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Episode 63 - Frontline - Monday September 25, 1995 1:55:12

3M ago1:55:12

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Join Alison, Daniel, Kim and Matt as they over-analyse the next instalment to the Champagne Comedy Podcast - Frontline. Changing The Face Of Current Affairs - Broadcast Monday September 25, 1995. With guest reviewer Adele K. Thomas. Danie Tregonning joins us for a tribute to John Blackman. Orange Rooting ... and breathe Enjoying our podcast? Buy th…

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No show this weekend, we will return next weekend. 0:25

3M ago0:25

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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 57:53

3M ago57:53

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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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Episode 62 - Frontline - Monday September 18, 1995 1:25:47

3M ago1:25:47

1:25:47

Join Alison, Daniel, Kim and Matt as they over-analyse the next instalment to the Champagne Comedy Podcast - Frontline. All Work And No Fame - Broadcast Monday September 18, 1995. Funnels and Legs World of Nature People's Choice Awards Enjoying our podcast? Buy the team a coffee! BuyMeACoffee.com/TLSChampagnePod Socials: Twitter: @TLSChampagne Thre…

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S8 Ep46: Espresso Martini: Iran’s President is killed, Israel & Iranian espionage comparisons and secret Hamas surveillance files. 58:22

3M ago58:22

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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 1:18:18

3M ago1:18:18

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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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Bonus: Alison's Archive - Tom Gleisner 11:55

3M ago11:55

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Alison has buried herself into her personal archives and found a cassette tape from the mid 1990s. "Who cares? Get off my podcast feed!" I hear you ask ... well, for one thing - keep it down. I can hear you from down the road. Second of all, you should care, because Alison painstakingly digitised the tape and it turns out it was a classic interview…

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S8 Ep44: Havana Syndrome from a technological and medical perspective. 1:04:57

4M ago1:04:57

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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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Episode 61 - Frontline - Monday September 11, 1995 1:40:13

3M ago1:40:13

1:40:13

Join Alison, Daniel, Kim and Matt as they over-analyse the next instalment to the Champagne Comedy Podcast - Frontline. Keeping Up Appearances - Broadcast Monday September 11, 1995. It's the "Bucket" woman! Budget cuts Calendars and magazines Enjoying our podcast? Buy the team a coffee! BuyMeACoffee.com/TLSChampagnePod Socials: Twitter: @TLSChampag…

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S8 Ep43: Espresso Martini: Plot to kill Zelensky, Russian sabotage plots, and Chinese hacking. 59:29

4M ago59:29

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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 47:00

3M ago47:00

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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 1:15:48

4M ago1:15:48

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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 1:31:18

4M ago1:31:18

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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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Episode 60 - Frontline - Monday September 4, 1995 1:02:00

4M ago1:02:00

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Join Daniel, Kim and Matt as they over-analyse the next instalment to the Champagne Comedy Podcast - Frontline. Divide The Community, Multiply The Ratings - Broadcast Monday September 4, 1995. Subtle contra Peaceful debate Behind The Frontline Enjoying our podcast? Buy the team a coffee! BuyMeACoffee.com/TLSChampagnePod Socials: Twitter: @TLSChampa…

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Bonus: Dillon Naylor 29:00

4M ago29:00

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How hardcore of a Martin/Molloy fan are you? As part of the podcast celebrating more episodes, downloads and you for sticking around, we convinced Martin/Molloy comic book artist Dillon Naylor to come on to talk about his exceptional artwork. Dillon gives us a behind-the-scenes on what it took to convince Tony and Mick to say "yes", as well as the …

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No Espresso Martini or Extra Shot this weekend 0:31

4M ago0:31

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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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S8 Ep39: The legal case for the victims of Havana Syndrome with Mark S. Zaid 54:58

4M ago54:58

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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 57:31

4M ago57:31

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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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S8 Ep37: Former US Navy Captain Gene Moran on the Houthi threat in the Red Sea 55:19

5M ago55:19

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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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Episode 59 - Frontline - Monday August 28, 1995 1:41:59

5M ago1:41:59

1:41:59

Join Alison, Daniel, Kim and Matt as they over-analyse the next instalment to the Champagne Comedy Podcast - Frontline. Let the Children Play - Broadcast Monday August 28, 1995. With special guest reviewer Dom! Check out Twitter and YouTube. Work experience ♫ All Together Now ♫ "That's f**ked!" Enjoying our podcast? Buy the team a coffee! BuyMeACof…

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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. 1:06:50

5M ago1:06:50

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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 1:14:13

5M ago1:14:13

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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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S8 Ep34: Moscow ISIS-K attack, Ukriane update and Ukraine Intelligence 2:10:59

5M ago2:10:59

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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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Episode 58 - Frontline - Monday August 21, 1995 1:56:55

5M ago1:56:55

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Join Alison, Daniel and Matt as they over-analyse the next instalment to the Champagne Comedy Podcast - Frontline. Basic Instincts - Broadcast Monday August 21, 1995. With special guest reviewer Adele K. Thomas! Check out her site here. Emma's love life Questions and debates Moral dilemma Enjoying our podcast? Buy the team a coffee! BuyMeACoffee.co…

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Easter sample of Extra Shot our Patreon only show. 54:56

5M ago54:56

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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 1:17:38

5M ago1:17:38

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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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Episode 57 - Frontline - Monday August 14, 1995 1:27:15

6M ago1:27:15

1:27:15

Join Alison, Daniel, Kim, and Matt as they over-analyse the next instalment to the Champagne Comedy Podcast - Frontline. Office Mole - Broadcast Monday August 14, 1995. 40 Hour Famine Hidden camera The fax machine Enjoying our podcast? Buy the team a coffee! BuyMeACoffee.com/TLSChampagnePod Socials: Twitter: @TLSChampagne Threads: @TLSChampagne Blu…

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S8 Ep32: The US government’s search for alien life with Garrett Graff 51:16

6M ago51:16

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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 45:34

6M ago45:34

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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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Episode 56 - Frontline - Monday August 7, 1995 1:35:48

6M ago1:35:48

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Join Alison, Daniel, Kim, Matt and Tony as they over-analyse the next instalment to the Champagne Comedy Podcast - Frontline. Heroes and Villains - Broadcast Monday August 7, 1995. The Doctor, the Hero Racism and statistics Scuba diving Enjoying our podcast? Buy the team a coffee! BuyMeACoffee.com/TLSChampagnePod Socials: Twitter: @TLSChampagne Thr…

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S8 Ep30: Espresso Martini: Leaked Russian documents, defector shot in Spain, CIA's relationship with Ukrainian intelligence 1:13:09

6M ago1:13:09

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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 26:07

6M ago26:07

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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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