Spies Like Us

Spies Like Us

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Spies Like Us episodes

  • Why do we need intelligence? Just coz

    In Al's absence Neil and Phil talk about jihadi use of AI in their propaganda, why US concerns over Canadian laxness on national security matter, and why naming ops has gotta be the coolest job!

    38 min
  • Welcome back Khadr...or not

    The guys chime in on how many 180s the Prime Minister has done on national security and intelligence, what is up with a US lawsuit against Saudi Arabia for its role in 9/11 and why does Canada keep giving money to terrorists

    39 min
  • Let's put an end to violins!

    Canada finally gets a 'foreign agent registry' - what does this mean? What's up with the pro-Palestine protests on campuses? Plus: why can't university protesters spell?

    36 min
  • Terrorists can kiss my ass

    This week the guys talk about the interim report into foreign interference in Canada's elections, what is wrong with the nomination process, Indian involvement in killing a Sikh activist, and whether Al Shabaab was inspired by Donkey Kong

    38 min
  • Watch your wallet in the barn

    Al and Phil (Neil was sick) are joined by former Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Commissioner Chris Lewis to discuss the law enforcement-intelligence relationship and challenges. Also, why you should make sure your ID is secure when you get to 'know' a sheep.

    35 min
  • Are MILFs terrorists?

    In this episode the guys pick up on the ongoing Canadian public inquiry into foreign interference in the 2019 and 2021 federal elections and express their disappointment that a former RCMP official found guilty of selling secrets got bail pending an appeal of his sentence. Also, why did a Philippines jihadi group think that calling itself the MILF was a good idea?

    32 min
  • Dumb and dumber

    More and more on the public inquiry into foreign interference and influence - where does this shit show end? Also, what kind of intellect is required to work in intelligence?

    36 min
  • To hell with terrorism

    In the wake of the ISIS in Khorasan attack in Moscow the triumvirate talk about the nature of the operation and the whys and wheres of intelligence sharing among nations. In part two we review questions and comments from our listeners. Also, what is it like in hell for the 9/11 terrorists?

    31 min
  • Semper ubi sub ubi

    This week Al, Neil and Phil are joined by former RCMP Cal Chrustie to talk about hybrid warfare. The guys also stress why it is important to wear clean underwear if you are a terrorist.

    32 min

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Conversations about all things national security in Canada and globally hosted by three retired Canadian intelligence practitioners with almost a century of experience in SIGINT, HUMINT and other…