Best The Martini Shot Podcasts (2024)

1
No show this weekend, we will return next weekend. 0:25

3h ago0:25

0:25

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…

1
190. Pornstar Martini 1:03:10

9h ago1:03:10

1:03:10

The guys revisit the tacky 2000s with this vanilla-passionfruit "martini" from London's Townhouse bar. RECIPE: 1.5oz/45ml VANILLA VODKA .5oz/15ml PASSION FRUIT LIQUEUR 1oz/30ml PASSION FRUIT PUREE .5oz/15ml LIME JUICE .5oz/15mlVANILLA SIMPLE SYRUP 2oz/60ml, chilled SPARKLING WINE Add ingredients (except sparkling wine) into a shaker with ice. Shake…

1
Money, Real Estate & Secrets 13:21

3d ago13:21

13:21

When Rob Long sold his house in Venice Beach for his move to New York, the question from neighbors was universal: “When did you buy your house?” In other words, it wasn’t about where he was going, but how much money he was making. Selling high, of course, requires also believing things will get worse. Not hard in showbiz these days. Which explains …

1
S8 Ep47: London Met Murder Investigation Team with Steven Keogh 57:53

6d ago57:53

57:53

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…

1
189. Black and Tan 1:00:34

8d ago1:00:34

1:00:34

The guys carefully pour a classic two-tone pint! Contemporarily made with Guinness and Bass (or Harp), the term "Black and Tan" was first recorded in 1889-- but the practice of mixing beers goes back to the 17th century. RECIPE: 8oz/240ml GUINNESS (OR STOUT) 8oz/240ml BASS (OR PALE ALE) Add the pale ale into a pint glass, filling it halfway. Very s…

1
What Is The Most Laid Back Camping Drink? 50:59

8d ago50:59

50:59

The third season of Laid-Back Camp is here, so there no better time to kick back with a giant drink and watch the Laid-Back Camp Movie for this Alcohol & Anime!Thank you to my Ko-fi member: Julio Vasquez!Music: Aa Rift by The A.C. StoriesBe sure to follow me on all my social medias, too: https://ko-fi.com/theacstorieshttps://discord.gg/x78UXV22XDht…

1
Are You a Showbiz Clown or Monkey? 17:31

10d ago17:31

17:31

Show business largely operates on what Rob Long calls the “Monkey-Clown Relationship.” Sometimes you’re the monkey who loses it and attacks the clown. Sometimes you’re the clown, waiting in fear of the monkey ripping your face off. Increasingly, though, as the industry gets tougher, Rob’s friends aren’t waiting for the monkey to snap, they’re wonde…

1
S8 Ep46: Espresso Martini: Iran’s President is killed, Israel & Iranian espionage comparisons and secret Hamas surveillance files. 58:22

13d ago58:22

58:22

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…

1
188. Gonster 1:10:56

14d ago1:10:56

1:10:56

The guys sample the Guinness-Monster hybrid that's taken the memosphere by storm! GONSTER RECIPE 8oz/240ml Guinness 8oz/240ml Monster Energy Nitro Pour Monster Energy Nitro to a pint glass, filling it halfway. Add Guinness, pouring carefully over the back of a spoon, so that the Guinness floats on top. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor…

1
S8 Ep45: What President Raisi’s death means for Iran 1:18:18

15d ago1:18:18

1:18:18

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…

1
Lessons of 'Lenny & Squiggy' 13:15

18d ago13:15

13:15

Rob Long worked on the Paramount lot 15 years, and the pilot of Lenny & Squiggy — a spinoff of Laverne & Shirley — was a ghost that haunted the grounds, so mercilessly rejected by a focus group that the tape disappeared. Forever. Which makes Rob wonder: How can one hack a hackneyed system where random people are selected to give an opinion on your …

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

21d ago1:04:57

1:04:57

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…

1
187. Green Tea Shots 58:15

21d ago58:15

58:15

The guys make the shots that are (apparently) sweeping the nation and (supposedly) taste like Arizona Green Tea. RECIPE: .5oz/ 15ml IRISH WHISKEY .5oz/15ml PEACH SCHNAPPS .5oz/15ml SOUR MIX top up LEMON-LIME SODA Add whiskey, schnapps and sour mix into a shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a shot glass. Top up with lemon-lime soda. *For sour mix…

1
Gaslit in TV Land 13:27

25d ago13:27

13:27

Everybody knows that one William Goldman quote: “Nobody knows anything.” But, Rob Long asserts, sometimes, people know something you don’t. And that’s where the mystery of the industry lies. Because as much shakra and selenite crystal as you can harness, your fate lies in the hands of others, and that can require going to desperate measures to main…

1
S8 Ep43: Espresso Martini: Plot to kill Zelensky, Russian sabotage plots, and Chinese hacking. 59:29

28d ago59:29

59:29

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…

1
186. Ferrari 1:09:03

28d ago1:09:03

1:09:03

The guys combine beloved amari for a shot they picked up in Chicago! RECIPE: .75oz/22ml FERNET BRANCA .75oz/22ml CAMPARI Add both ingredients into a shot glass. Drink as a shot. For a cocktail, double the proportions and serve on ice (optional). Recipe via Liquor.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

1
Famous vs. Unfamous 10:14

1M ago10:14

10:14

Movie stars and aristocrats are just like you and me: They put their trousers on one leg at a time. We don’t really have a proper aristocracy anymore, so there goes half that saying. But do we even have stars? Rob Long considers what a star was, what a star is, and what it means for the industry. Also, if you should wear a t-shirt with your name on…

1
S8 Ep42: Agent Of The Iron Cross With Bill Mills 47:00

1M ago47:00

47:00

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…

1
S8 Ep41: The reality behind “A Spy Alone” with Charles Beaumont 1:15:48

1M ago1:15:48

1:15:48

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…

1
185. Orange Wine with Lamar Woods 1:29:15

1M ago1:29:15

1:29:15

The guys are joined by writer-actor-rapper Lamar Woods as they sip a wine that's neither made from oranges, nor orange in color (necessarily!) Orange wine is available at wine stores, NOT grocery stores (typically!) Lamar's album Highly Sensitive Person is now streaming everywhere. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

1
S8 Ep40: Israel and Iran climb (and descend?) the escalation ladder with Phillip Smyth 1:31:18

1M ago1:31:18

1:31:18

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…

1
Paramount: Buy, Sell, Fight 12:10

1M ago12:10

12:10

Rob knows a quote . . . from which Chinese philosopher, he’s not sure. It goes, “If you sit by the river long enough, you will see the body of your enemy float by.” Showbiz translation: If you stay in Hollywood long enough, you’ll see Paramount bought and sold many times over. Transcript here. Subscribe here for more showbiz news from The Ankler. L…

1
Martini of BARTENDER Glass of God: A Bar's Secret Ingredient/The Face of a Martini 6:42

1M ago6:42

6:42

Episode four of BARTENDER Glass of God is another two-parter, and the featured drink is the classic martini in a non-classical way.Thank you to my Ko-fi member: Julio Vasquez!Music: BARTENDER Alcohol & Anime Opening by The A.C. StoriesSome Nice A's by The A.C. StoriesBe sure to follow me on all my social medias, too: https://ko-fi.com/theacstoriesh…

1
Ep. 86: Spy Kids & Thumb Thumb Cocktails 42:45

2M ago42:45

42:45

This episode we discuss a childhood favorite, Spy Kids (2001). We talk about our favorite gadgets, whether we would've believed if our parents were secret agents, and our thoughts on the sequels and spinoff movies. We also share some interesting Pub Facts that we hadn't known before this episode. Below is the recipe for the drink of choice as well …

1
184. Zapp's Voodoo Bloody Mary 1:10:56

1M ago1:10:56

1:10:56

The guys sit around gathering dust... to bring you the thrill of a lifetime! Zapp's Voodoo Bloody Mary Pretzel Stix are available in select stores. RECIPE: 2oz/60ml VODKA 4oz/120ml TOMATO JUICE .7oz/20ml LEMON JUICE 2 dashes WORCESTERSHIRE 1/4 tsp each CREOLE SEASONING, CAYENNE, PAPRIKA, GARLIC POWDER Rim a highball glass with the dust from Zapp's …

1
Can You Complete The Code Drink Mission? 57:43

2M ago57:43

57:43

My mission was to watch Spy × Family Code: White in theaters, and I completed it! Now I talk about it with a brand new drink in this episode of Alcohol & Anime!Thank you to my Ko-fi member: Julio Vasquez!Music: Aa Rift by The A.C. StoriesBe sure to follow me on all my social medias, too: https://ko-fi.com/theacstorieshttps://discord.gg/x78UXV22XDht…

1
No Espresso Martini or Extra Shot this weekend 0:31

1M ago0:31

0:31

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…

1
Dumpster Diving on the Studio Lot 12:30

2M ago12:30

12:30

No doubt, the internet and technology vastly improved the tedious labor of writing scripts and making revisions. But Rob Long believes something was lost in the disappearance of an actual paper trail: Archaeological artifacts that reveal the process of jokes moving, characters losing lines, and test audiences wanting (and getting) a happy ending. A…

1
B&B from BARTENDER Glass of God: The Perfect Taste 6:01

2M ago6:01

6:01

The third episode of BARTENDER Glass of God focuses more on story but still features a few drinks! The drink that stood out the most, and therefore the I prepare for you, is the B&B.Thank you to my Ko-fi member: Julio Vasquez!Music: BARTENDER Alcohol & Anime Opening by The A.C. StoriesSome Nice A's by The A.C. StoriesBe sure to follow me on all my …

1
S8 Ep39: The legal case for the victims of Havana Syndrome with Mark S. Zaid 54:58

2M ago54:58

54:58

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…

1
S8 Ep38: Directed energy and Havana Syndrome with Dr. James Giordano 57:31

2M ago57:31

57:31

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…

1
183. Rum and Coke Spiced 1:22:30

2M ago1:22:30

1:22:30

The guys put a spin on a classic-- Coca Cola's latest variant boasts "spice" and a hint of raspberry flavor. RUM & COKE SPICED RECIPE: 2oz/60ml RUM 4oz/120ml COCA-COLA SPICED Combine ingredients in a highball glass filled with ice and stir. Recipe via Mike Hanford Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

1
Burger King Kids Club 11:34

2M ago11:34

11:34

Remember the Burger King Kids Club, the chain’s ad campaign targeted to “the kids?” There was Kid Vid, the white, video game-playing leader; Jaws, the Black kid who loved to eat; and a boy in a wheelchair named (seriously) Wheels. The idea, Rob Long speculates, must have been devised at one of those offsite retreats, the kind TV execs love to do in…

1
Bull Shot from BARTENDER Glass of God: Old Pal/One for the Road 5:38

2M ago5:38

5:38

This episode of BARTENDER Glass of God featured two drinks, but I will be warming you up with a very atypical drink called the Bull Shot!Thank you to my Ko-fi member: Julio Vasquez!Music: BARTENDER Alcohol & Anime Opening by The A.C. StoriesSome Nice A's by The A.C. StoriesBe sure to follow me on all my social medias, too: https://ko-fi.com/theacst…

1
S8 Ep37: Former US Navy Captain Gene Moran on the Houthi threat in the Red Sea 55:19

2M ago55:19

55:19

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…

1
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

2M ago1:06:50

1:06:50

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…

1
182. Batanga 1:07:15

2M ago1:07:15

1:07:15

The guys make a simple tequila-and-coke cocktail given conspicuous clout by a wave of influencers. The drink was created in 1961 by Don Javier Delgado at his restaurant in Tequila, Mexico. BATANGA RECIPE: 2oz/60ml TEQUILA BLANCO 3.5oz/105ml COCA-COLA .4oz/12.5ml LIME JUICE 1 pinch SALT Stir salt and lime juice in the base of a highball glass so tha…

1
Gossipy, Critical, Snippy 13:39

2M ago13:39

13:39

Legendary fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld once complained about the way a room was decorated: “It was a lot of Louis Quinze mixed with Louis Seize,” he said. And then added: “Ugh!” The entertainment business runs on this sort of Lagerfeldian Ugh, a sort of lingua franca of Hollywood. But what if we tried, just for a while, to not slag others as con…

1
Highball from BARTENDER Glass Of God: A Gentle Perch 4:28

2M ago4:28

4:28

A brand new Alcohol & Anime series for the new BARTENDER Glass of God anime on Crunchyroll! Join me every week as I attempt to recreate drinks from the anime but cheaper and more doable. This week is a simple highball! Thank you to my Ko-fi member: Julio Vasquez! Music: Bartender Alcohol & Anime Opening by The A.C. Stories Some Nice A's by The A.C.…

1
S8 Ep35: Dr Gubad Ibadoghlu imprisoned in Azerbaijan 1:14:13

2M ago1:14:13

1:14:13

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…

1
S8 Ep34: Moscow ISIS-K attack, Ukriane update and Ukraine Intelligence 2:10:59

2M ago2:10:59

2:10:59

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…

1
181. Mudslide 1:22:04

2M ago1:22:04

1:22:04

The guys dig into the "dark ages" of cocktails with this sweet sipper from the '70s. Invented at Wreck Bar on Grand Cayman Island, the mudslide quickly became a favorite of fern bars and their family restaurant contemporaries. MUDSLIDE RECIPE: 1oz/30ml VODKA 1oz/30ml COFFEE LIQUEUR 1oz/30ml BAILEYS IRISH CREAM 1.5oz/45ml HEAVY CREAM Add ingredients…

1
'It Only Made, Like, $50 Million' 14:07

2M ago14:07

14:07

Howard the Duck might not have won Best Picture, but if you’re a sandwich shop worker, or a young Rob Long at lunch with high-up producers, it’s probably best not to espouse how big a flop you thought it was. See, failure in Hollywood is a relative term. Movies fail, pilots fail, but after a failure of your own, it’s tough to see anything that make…

1
Easter sample of Extra Shot our Patreon only show. 54:56

2M ago54:56

54:56

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…

1
180. Pabst High Seltzer 1:14:36

2M ago1:14:36

1:14:36

With the IBA finally behind them, the guys face expansive new horizons-- starting with a THC-infused seltzer from Pabst Blue Ribbon! Pabst Blue Ribbon High Seltzer is available in select markets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1
What Drink Is A Truly Great Pretender? 53:43

2M ago53:43

53:43

No need to play pretend with my drinks while watching Great Pretender: Razbliuto for this Alcohol & Anime! Thank you to my Ko-fi member: Julio Vasquez! Music: Aa Rift by The A.C. Stories Be sure to follow me on all my social medias, too:https://ko-fi.com/theacstories https://discord.gg/x78UXV22XD https://www.instagram.com/the_ac_stories/ https://ww…

1
The '10 Pages in One Night' Trick 12:45

3M ago12:45

12:45

When Orson Welles found an investor for a cheap little noir thriller, legend has it he devised a scheme. His opening sequence took up almost 10 pages of script, with descriptions and action all spread out. Except when he actually filmed it, he used only a high-tension, 12-minute “virtuoso” single tracking shot that became signature to Touch of Evil…

1
S8 Ep33: Espresso Martini: Tactical nukes, Spies in Brussels, Turkish spies in the West and more 1:17:38

3M ago1:17:38

1:17:38

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 …

1
179. Daiquiri 1:00:55

3M ago1:00:55

1:00:55

At long last, the guys conquer the final drink on the IBA list, mixing up a Cuban classic supposedly invented by American mining engineer Jennings Cox in 1898. DAIQUIRI RECIPE 2oz/60ml WHITE CUBAN RUM .6oz/20ml LIME JUICE 2 barspoons SUGAR Combine ingredients in a cocktail shaker. Stir well to dissolve the sugar. Add ice and shake. Strain into chil…

1
The Scariest Word in Hollywood 12:38

3M ago12:38

12:38

Sixty percent of Americans say they read the Bible regularly. But in Hollywood, where Jesus and religion can feel — how do you say it — downmarket, people rely instead on the series bible, where writers flesh out their TV series’ characters, situations and possible future episodes. But Rob Long suggests Hollywood, much like he has, take a fresh loo…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

The Martini Shot Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Quick Reference Guide