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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 form... more
FAQs about Spies Like Us:How many episodes does Spies Like Us have?The podcast currently has 84 episodes available.
May 10, 2024Terrorists can kiss my assThis 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...more38minPlay
May 03, 2024Throw money at spies: don't throw them under the busIn this episode the guys talk about how much money Canada spends on intelligence, react to feedback and questions, and why you shouldn't let the bus drive up to your HQ...more40minPlay
April 26, 2024Watch your wallet in the barnAl 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....more35minPlay
April 19, 2024Are 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?...more32minPlay
April 10, 2024Dumb and dumberMore 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?...more36minPlay
April 05, 2024To hell with terrorismIn 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?...more31minPlay
March 29, 2024Semper ubi sub ubiThis 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....more32minPlay
March 23, 2024Quick Hits Episode 240 - The Moscow attack bears the signature of jihadis…so far133 dead and at least 140 wounded in a massive terrorist attack in Moscow’s Crocus Concert Hall: both the number of dead and wounded are likely to rise, putting this attack in the category of the 2015 ISIS one in Paris. ISIS has claimed responsibility: the US had warned Russia that jihadis were planning something big in Moscow but Russian President Putin dismissed the advice as ‘provocative’. Unsurprisingly, there are voices accusing Ukraine (and even NATO) of spearheading the action. What do we know so far and what should we believe (and why)? Borealis weighs in on this mass casualty terrorist onslaught....more11minPlay
March 22, 2024The 'Y' of intelligence in CanadaLooking into Chinese influence into our elections, why India is banning a documentary into the killing of a Sikh activist in Canada and why the YMCA is an important part of investigations. Al, Neil and Phil get to the bottom of all this (NB no 'bottoms' are exposed here)...more30minPlay
March 15, 2024Terrorists and virginsThe guys weigh in on terrorism around the world, the use of 'lawfare' to fight national security investigations and what heavenly virgins think about suicide bombers....more35minPlay
FAQs about Spies Like Us:How many episodes does Spies Like Us have?The podcast currently has 84 episodes available.