{"podcast":{"title":"Secrets and Spies Podcast: Espionage | Global Issues | Current Affairs","slug":"secrets-and-spies-podcast-espionage-global-issues-current-affairs-609504","podcast_index_feed_id":609504,"rss_url":"https://feeds.simplecast.com/cLTfHjFw","website_url":"https://bleav.com/shows/secrets-and-spies-podcast-espionage-global-issues-current-affairs/","image_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/6215cda8-011d-4ccd-9fe8-c389912a62af/0249cd23-9e06-4e63-ad91-5f7b62f372de/3000x3000/secrets_and_spies_1.jpg?aid=rss_feed","author":"Secrets and Spies Podcast: Espionage | Global Issues | Current Affairs","episode_count":340,"summary":"Secrets and Spies sits at the intersection of intelligence, covert action, real-world espionage, and broader geopolitics in a way that is digestible but serious. Hosted by filmmaker Chris Carr and writer Matt Fulton, each episode unpacks global events through the lens of intelligence and geopolitics, featuring expert insights from former spies, authors, and analysts. Tune in for balanced, critical perspectives that will expand your understanding of our uncertain world, deciphering the most enigmatic professions, ideologies, and organizations that shape the global landscape. Subscribe to Secrets and Spies today on all major podcast streaming platforms. Our Hosts Host Chris Carr, driven by a teenage encounter with former KGB officer Oleg Gordievsky, brings a unique authenticity to the podcast. His deep-seated fascination with espionage is evident in his highly acclaimed short spy film The Dry Cleaner, available on Apple TV and Amazon Prime. Currently developing feature film and television scripts inspired by the podcast's themes, Chris aims to create realistic and compelling spy dramas. Joining him is Matt Fulton, a novelist and screenwriter who draws inspiration from masters of the…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-26T06:21:27.681791+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/secrets-and-spies-podcast-espionage-global-issues-current-affairs-609504"},"episode":{"title":"S10 Ep24: From CIA to CEO with Rupal Patel","slug":"s10-ep24-from-cia-to-ceo-with-rupal-patel","published_at":"2026-01-03T08:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/secrets-and-spies-podcast-espionage-global-issues-current-affairs-609504/s10-ep24-from-cia-to-ceo-with-rupal-patel","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/secrets-and-spies-podcast-espionage-global-issues-current-affairs-609504","url":"https://audioboom.com/posts/8819067","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/audioboom.com/posts/8819067.mp3?modified=1767623911&sid=5038215&source=rss","summary":"Former CIA analyst-turned-entrepreneur Rupal Patel joins Chris for a candid conversation about reinvention, resilience, and what it takes to build a life that actually fits. Rupal talks about identity shifts after leaving the intelligence world, why self-reflection matters more than motivation, and how community can make or break big transitions. She shares practical frameworks she uses with clients—including her unique approach to time management—and introduces the idea of “tactical ignorance”: cutting through noise, protecting your mental bandwidth, and focusing on what truly moves the needle. Rupal’s definition of success is simple, and tougher than it sounds: liking who you are. Subscribe and share to stay ahead in the world of intelligence, global issues, and current affairs. Learn more about Rupal: https://www.rupalypatel.com Order From CIA to CEO : https://www.rupalypatel.com/from-cia-to-ceo.html Follow Rupal’s Substack: https://rupalypatel.substack.com Please share this episode using these links Audio: https://pod.fo/e/371b55 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=94-vBjgdNzA Support Secrets and Spies Become a “Friend of the Podcast” on Patreon for £3/$4: https://www.patreon.com/SecretsAndSpies Buy merchandise from our shop: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/60934996 Buy us a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/secretsandspies Subscribe to our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDVB23lrHr3KFeXq4VU36dg For more information about the podcast, check out our website: https://secretsandspiespodcast.com Connect with us on social media Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/secretsandspies.bsky.social Instagram: https://instagram.com/secretsandspies Facebook: https://facebook.com/secretsandspies Spoutible: https://spoutible.com/SecretsAndSpies Follow Chris and M…","meta_description":"Former CIA analyst-turned-entrepreneur Rupal Patel joins Chris for a candid conversation about reinvention, resilience, and what it takes to build a life…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3616,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/secrets-and-spies-podcast-espionage-global-issues-current-affairs-609504/episodes/s10-ep24-from-cia-to-ceo-with-rupal-patel/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/secrets-and-spies-podcast-espionage-global-issues-current-affairs-609504/s10-ep24-from-cia-to-ceo-with-rupal-patel.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}