Spies Like Us
Spies Like Us
PHIL
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 forms of intelligence.
The latest leftie protest tactic: the shit-in
In the last episode of its inaugural season, the Spies Like Us look at the impact of Julian Assange, review comments and questions from our audience and wonder why a youth protestor decided to take a dump in a lake near the UK PM's place
Jun 29, 2024
37 min
IRGCing you!
In the penultimate episode of season 1 the guys talk about why Canada listed - finally!! - the IRGC as a terrorist entity, what is new on the foreign interference front, and why are environmental 'activists' spraypainting Stonehenge to protest oil?
Jun 21, 2024
34 min
Flights of fancy
The guys weigh in - again! - on the foreign interference debacle in Canada, our woeful performance on defence spending, and why pigeon droppings are not the worst thing these feathered animals can do
Jun 17, 2024
36 min
ISIS shark do do do do do do
The guys are back! All about the latest on Canada's never-ending foreign interference saga, now with MPs knowingly collaborating with intelligence agencies (not ours, alas!). Also, are sharks the greatest terrorist threat to the upcoming Paris Olympics?
Jun 8, 2024
36 min
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!
Jun 3, 2024
37 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
May 24, 2024
38 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?
May 17, 2024
35 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
May 10, 2024
37 min
Throw money at spies: don't throw them under the bus
In 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
May 3, 2024
39 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.
Apr 26, 2024
34 min
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