Chris is unwell, so he is resharing The Double Bind with Meredith Tax
Chris is unwell so there won’t be a new episode this week. Instead, Chris is re-sharing the first-ever episode in which he is joined by the author Meredith Tax, and they discuss her book “The Double Bind”, which looks at the problematic relationship between Anglo American left and the Muslim right. Later in the podcast, they also discuss the role of Kurdish women in the fight against ISIS.
You can get a copy of the Double Bind here:
UK
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Double-Bind-Muslim-Anglo-American-Universal/dp/0988830302/ref=sr_1_1?crid=ZKEJ0U88CK4F&keywords=the+double+bind+meredith+tax&qid=1699649198&sprefix=the+double+bind+meredith+tax%2Caps%2C225&sr=8-1
US
https://www.amazon.com/Double-Bind-Muslim-Anglo-American-Universal/dp/0988830302/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2SGNS9LZ9PFXX&keywords=the+double+bind+meredith+tax&qid=1699649248&sprefix=the+double+bind+meredith+tax%2Caps%2C122&sr=8-1
AUS
https://www.amazon.com.au/Double-Bind-Muslim-Anglo-American-Universal/dp/0988830302/ref=sr_1_1?crid=238AGSX9HY3UG&keywords=THE+DOUBLE+BIND+MEREDITH+TAX&qid=1699649285&sprefix=the+double+bind+meredith+tax%2Caps%2C184&sr=8-1
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10/18/2024 • 47 minutes, 52 seconds
Extra Shot Teaser: Privacy vs. national security, threats to democracy, Ukraine aid, and the state of the Royal Navy — Extra Shot Teaser
Chris and Matt are enjoying a late-summer break. Please enjoy this episode of Extra Shot, our bonus show for Patreon subscribers, originally aired May 11th, 2024. Secrets and Spies will return for season 9 with a new Espresso Martini on September 14th.
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Reporting discussed in the episode
"Asio boss says privacy ‘not absolute’ as he urges social media companies to do more on extremism" by Josh Butler | The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/apr/24/asio-boss-says-privacy-not-absolute-as-he-urges-social-media-companies-to-do-more-on-extremism
"Autocracies Are Winning the Information War" by Tom Nichols | The Atlantic: https://www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/archive/2024/05/the-plot-to-discredit-democracy/678315/
"Putin’s Propagandists Rage Against the Republican ‘Betrayal’" by Julia Davis | CEPA: https://cepa.org/article/putins-propagandists-rage-against-the-republican-betrayal/
"The Royal Navy is going through difficult times" by Stavros Atlamazoglou | Sandboxx News: https://www.sandboxx.us/news/royal-navy-woes/
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8/31/2024 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 32 seconds
No show this weekend, we will return next weekend.
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:
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6/8/2024 • 25 seconds
No Espresso Martini or Extra Shot this weekend
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
4/25/2024 • 31 seconds
Easter sample of Extra Shot our Patreon only show.
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:
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In this edition of Extra Shot, we will look at recommendations for a shake-up of British intelligence, the arrest of an alleged member of the Red Army Faction in Germany, we also look at the conviction of a left-wing terrorist in the UK and a cyber-attack against an Iranian spy ship.
Links to articles discussed:
https://therecord.media/british-former-spy-chiefs-shakeup
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-68415892
https://news.sky.com/story/left-wing-anarchist-guilty-of-terror-offences-after-declaring-he-wanted-to-kill-mps-13072775
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/investigations/us-conducted-cyberattack-suspected-iranian-spy-ship-rcna138638
NSPCC: “Spotting the signs of radicalisation”
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/reporting-abuse/dedicated-helplines/protecting-children-from-radicalisation/
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3/30/2024 • 54 minutes, 56 seconds
Summer production break in August
Summer production break
Hi everyone, we both hope you are well. We just wanted to let you know that we will take a production break in August. So unless world events change things, we will not record any Espresso Martinis or Extra Shots over August. But the show will return on Saturday 9th September.
Our next scheduled Espresso Martini & Extra Shot is Saturday 15th July and Saturday 29th July. Then we will be having a break and then return on 9th September.
Extra Shot
Don't miss out on our new show, "Extra Shot," available exclusively on the Secrets & Spies Patreon page. Subscribe now to gain access to this thrilling content and delve deeper into the world of espionage and intrigue. www.patreon.com/SecretsAndSpies
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Check out Chris’s short spy film “THE DRY CLEANER” which is now available to buy on Apple TV & Amazon Prime.
Watch the trailer here: https://youtu.be/j_KFTJenrz4
Secrets and Spies is part of the Spy Podcast Network. Check out our other excellent spy-related podcasts here: https://www.spypodcasts.com/
6/30/2023 • 2 minutes, 2 seconds
Chris on the Spy Hards Podcast talking about Body Of Lies, link below.
Hi everyone, we hope you are well. We just wanted to let you know Chris was a guest on the Spy Hards podcast talking about Ridley Scott's spy film "Body of Lies".
Click on the link below to listen: https://pod.fo/e/17e368
5/31/2023 • 35 seconds
New Patreon exclusive show "Extra Shot" launching tomorrow
We are launching an extra show that will be a Patreon exclusive and it will follow immediately after each Espresso Martini. The new show is called “Extra Shot” and it will give us an opportunity to talk about stories we didn’t cover but we really wanted to. Also, we may talk about any stories or bits of history that are on our mind at the moment and in time we plan to get on the odd guest and hopefully even some listeners. So to get access to Extra Shot you will need to go to
www.patreon.com/SecretsAndSpies
You will need to pick a subscription level, and depending on which level you select, you will get a complimentary Secrets & Spies coffee cup or set of coasters.
So, we hope that sounds good value to you, you will be directly supporting this podcast, and if it becomes popular, we will be open to expanding and making more content exclusively for you.
So to get access to Extra Shot you will need to go to
www.patreon.com/SecretsAndSpies
5/26/2023 • 1 minute, 25 seconds
Podcast update, Two Espresso Martinis a month and no podcast this week
Hi everyone, we just wanted to share a quick update about the podcast. We will now be producing two Espresso Martinis a month. Chris & Matt will also be splitting interviews between them. So exciting times ahead for the show!
We will have an "Ask us anything" section on the next Espresso Martini. Email or Tweet at us your questions before 6th April.
You can email us here: secretsandspiespodcast&gmail.com and Tweet at us here: www.twitter.com/SecretsAndSpies
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Check out our short spy film “THE DRY CLEANER” which is now available to buy on Apple TV & Amazon Prime.
Watch the trailer here: https://youtu.be/j_KFTJenrz4
Secrets and Spies is part of the Spy Podcast Network. Check out our other excellent spy-related podcasts here: https://www.spypodcasts.com/
3/31/2023 • 4 minutes
Quick Update, no podcast this week due to Chris being unwell
Hi all, I hope you are well. I'm sorry to say there will not be a podcast this week due to my coming down with a nasty cold that has become Bronchitis. I'm on some meds and taking it easy. Good news, if all goes well we should have a new Espresso Martini out on 11th March and my Ukraine interview with Matthew Orr over that week. Until then wishing you all good health and a great weekend.
3/2/2023 • 2 minutes, 2 seconds
Espresso Martini to return on Saturday 11th Feb
Hi everyone, I just wanted to let you know this month's Espresso Martini has been delayed by a week. It will return on Saturday 11th Feb.
See you then.
2/2/2023 • 1 minute, 52 seconds
Happy Holidays and all the best for 2023
I just wanted to wish you all Happy Holidays and all the best for the New year.
Thank you so much for your support over 2022. It means a lot!
Have a great break, and I will see you again on Saturday 7th, January.
Music on this podcast is provided by Andrew R. Bird (Andy Bird) You can check out his work here: https://soundcloud.com/andrewbirduk
For more information about the podcast, check out our website: https://secretsandspiespodcast.com/
Secrets and Spies is part of the Spy Podcast Network. Check out our other excellent spy-related podcasts here: https://www.spypodcasts.com/
You can support Secrets and Spies in a few ways:
* Subscribe to our Youtube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDVB23lrHr3KFeXq4VU36dg
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Check out our short spy film “THE DRY CLEANER” which is now available to buy on Apple TV & Amazon Prime.
Watch the trailer here: https://youtu.be/j_KFTJenrz4
12/22/2022 • 4 minutes, 1 second
Episode one of Espresso Martini will be out this Saturday
For more information about the podcast, check out our website: https://secretsandspiespodcast.com/
Secrets and Spies is part of the Spy Podcast Network. Check out our other excellent spy-related podcasts here: https://www.spypodcasts.com/
You can support Secrets and Spies in a few ways:
* Subscribe to our Youtube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDVB23lrHr3KFeXq4VU36dg
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Check out our short spy film “THE DRY CLEANER” which is now available to buy on Apple TV & Amazon Prime.
Watch the trailer here: https://youtu.be/j_KFTJenrz4
9/27/2022 • 40 seconds
Autumn update - Secrets and Spies needs your help.
Hi all, I am back from my summer break, and I am ready to make more podcast episodes.
I’m planning to increase output over the next four months to see if we can boost our listener numbers and Patreon subscribers so we can raise revenue to make even more episodes in 2023.
If you enjoy this podcast, please support us in the following ways:
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* Please share episodes to friends, family and anyone who you think may enjoy the show.
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Don’t forget to
* Check out our website: https://secretsandspiespodcast.com/
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And please check out our short spy film “THE DRY CLEANER” which is now available to buy on Apple TV & Amazon Prime.
Watch the trailer here: https://youtu.be/j_KFTJenrz4
Music on this podcast is provided by Andrew R. Bird (Andy Bird) You can check out his work here: https://soundcloud.com/andrewbirduk
Secrets and Spies is part of the Spy Podcast Network. Check out our other excellent spy-related podcasts here: https://www.spypodcasts.com/
9/1/2022 • 7 minutes, 13 seconds
Spy Podcast Network
Secrets and Spies Podcast has been recruited into the Spy Podcast Network.
We've joined a family of excellent spy podcasts. Check out the range of shows on our website here: https://www.spypodcasts.com/
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4/14/2022 • 4 minutes, 14 seconds
Spy Hards interview about my love of the film "Spy Game"
Hi everyone
Just a quick shoutout, I was a guest on an excellent podcast called “Spy Hards”. On that episode we discuss one of my favourite spy movies “Spy Game”, directed by Tony Scott and starring Robert Redford and Brad Pitt.
You can listen to the episode here:
https://www.podpage.com/spyhards/081-spy-game-2001/
You can connect with “Spy Hards” here: https://linktr.ee/SpyHards
I hope you enjoy it
3/24/2022 • 1 minute, 3 seconds
Podcast Trailer
2/21/2022 • 45 seconds
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
I'm signing off for the year so I just wanted to wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
I'll catch you on 14th Jan 2022 with a brand new episode
Thank you for your support over 2021
Here's to a great 2022!
12/15/2021 • 4 minutes, 13 seconds
Podcast Update Feb 2021 - "The Tiers (or tears) of Patreon"
Just a quick update on how the podcast will be released in the months ahead and some changes to how we will use Patreon going forward
2/3/2021 • 7 minutes, 2 seconds
Listener Update -- Podcast Reboot in progress & Summer break
The Dry Cleanercast will be rebooted as "Secrets & Spies" in the Autumn.
A new show called "Espresso Martini" will join our regular interview show and "Need to Know".
Watch this space
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Our film “The Dry Cleaner” has been released!
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7/13/2020 • 5 minutes, 32 seconds
Service announcement, COVID, new episodes & Patreon
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