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SpyCast, the official podcast of the International Spy Museum, is a journey into the shadows of international espionage. Each week, host Sasha Ingber brings you the latest insights and intriguing tales from spies, secret agents, and covert communicators, with a focus on how this secret world reaches us all in our everyday lives. Tune in to discover the critical role intelligence has played throughout history and today. Brought to you from Airwave, Goat Rodeo, and the International Spy Museum ...
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This week, Justin welcomes Forrest Shaw to the show to talk about his podcast I’ve Got a Problem and dive into the week’s best stories. The Tryst resort had a star-studded opening in Mexico, JoJo keeps evolving, Kacey Musgraves wants some company, a USC student wins the sperm race—and much more! Follow Forrest - https://www.forrestshaw.net/ We are …
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The United States and Ukraine have had a long, complicated history that has been defined by just as much partnership and collaboration as hesitation and disagreement. This dynamic is laid bare in the 7-part podcast series ‘Escalation,’ produced by our partners at Goat Rodeo, with the national security publication Lawfare. In April 2025, The Interna…
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This week we have the hilariously talented Alex Hooper, who you might know from his multiple AGT appearances. Alex walks Justin through his harrowing near death experience, which he was able to weave in to gold with his special "Brace Yourself" (OUT NOW). Then we get in to some RHOSLC tea, how Liza Minelli is preparing for her final act, abnormally…
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Why does Vladimir Putin often say that the West is conspiring to weaken Russia? Historian James Crossland traces this narrative back to a British intelligence officer and a failed assassination attempt on Vladimir Lenin in 1918. The story is featured in his new book, Rogue Agent, from Secret Plots to Psychological Warfare, the Untold Story of Rober…
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This week Justin welcomes Dean Delray to the show to get into the biggest stories of the week. The ladies who launch complete their space ride, festival goers wonder if Coachella is becoming the new Frye Festival, while Lady Gaga gives what some are calling the best show in the festival's history. Britney touches down in Mexico with an interesting …
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Government employees were dismissed with startling swiftness and sweeping in the midst of the Trump administration's relentless pursuit to pare down the federal workforce. The sheer number of fired personnel and the manner in which US officials let them go have led to concerns that disillusioned former employees may share what they know with foreig…
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Matt’s and Craig wait for Wendell to show up while discussing therapy, Craig's dental woes, panic attacks, Men's tendency to avoid doctors, Matt's protest experience, Matt's trip to The Peacock Theater to see The Crime Junkies, and The Murder Junkies, GG Allin. Wendeell shows up to discuss his commute, and LA Traffic. The boys exchange air travel e…
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It's no secret that China has recently stepped up political and military pressure on the democratically governed island of Taiwan. But then, there are the Chinese Communist Party's covert efforts: Recruiting from the inside, gathering intelligence, and exerting influence. Executive Director of the Global Taiwan Institute Russell Hsiao breaks down B…
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Patreon https://www.patreon.com/thefullcharge The Bro Adjacent Tour https://www.thefullcharge.com/tour/ Matt and Bryan meet up to discuss scheduling in the modern world, technology, Bryan’s knee surgery, pet surgery, cat strength, the risk of air travel, Matt’s recent tour, and the fact that people in LA don’t train their dogs.…
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Targeted uncovers harrowing stories of people who have been singled out and systematically dismantled—whether for political reasons, personal vendettas, or simply for being in the wrong place at the wrong time. Each episode deep dives into the tactics used against someone, the devastating consequences, and the remarkable lessons they’ve learned in …
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This week, Justin welcomes Solomon Georgio to the show to talk about his work on Survival of the Thickest on Netflix and to get into the biggest stories of the week. Yolanda Saldívar was denied parole, Snow White is the lowest-rated movie of all time, a man in West Hollywood terrorizes his neighbors, JoJo charges her fans a premium to work for her,…
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Nicholas Eftimiades’ 34 year career in government spanned the CIA, State Department and the Defense Intelligence Agency. He's published three books that examine the structure, methodology and operations of China's intelligence services. This, he says, led a Chinese communist newspaper to declare him an enemy of the state in the ‘90s. Now, Nick is r…
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This week Justin welcomes Sam Lantz to the show to talk about his experience on Squid Game:The Challenge, and to get into the biggest stories of the week. Gaga is BACK with a new album and at the top of the charts, Channing Tatum is done putting on the weight for roles, Bad Bunny inspires Shawn Mendes’ bilingual side, what’s going on at White Lotus…
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Sidney Gottlieb was one of the CIA’s star chemists during the Cold War. As head of MKUltra, he ran a brazen—and deadly—program aimed at mind control. Gottlieb and fellow scientists tried to keep the work secret by destroying files, but historian John Lisle has new details from the six boxes that remained untouched. He shares insights and reflection…
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This week, Justin is solo and ready to get into some stories!!!!! Gwenyth is making an effort to change her approach to eating, Amiee Lou Woods from White Lotus knows you’re talking about her teeth, insiders reveal what Meghan Markle is really like, Yolanda Saldivar feels like a “political prisoner” and more! We are brought to you by: DraftKings - …
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Valerie Plame’s clandestine life made headlines in 2003 after her CIA cover was leaked to the press. Her husband, an ambassador, had gone to Niger to investigate whether yellowcake uranium had been transferred to Iraq to make weapons of mass destruction. He publicly challenged the Bush administration on what we now know was false intelligence. Vale…
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This week, Justin welcomes Kit Williamson to talk about his new show, Unconventional, on Revry and to get into the biggest stories of the week. This week brings a blood moon, Lord Ivar Mountbatten tells Meghan Markle her name, Fyre Fest is on (?), a new app that prevents endless scrolling, the $19 strawberry has arrived, Luigi Mangioni is a movie s…
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After the Taliban took back control of Afghanistan, the National Resistance Front rose up to defy them. We spoke with their leader Ahmad Massoud, who has overseen hundreds of military and intelligence-gathering operations. He’s following the footsteps of his father, who led his own resistance group, the Northern Alliance, until members of Al Qaeda …
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Patreon https://www.patreon.com/c/thefullcharge The Bro Adjacent Tour https://www.thefullcharge.com/tour/ The fellas meet up to talk about taping a special / internet content, doing 2 comedy sets in one night, The Comedy Store, The King of Comedy, Austin Ubers, Taxis vs. Uber, Fake Taxis, Cash, Teamsters, and Face Tattoos. The guys discuss Matt's r…
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This week Justin welcomes occasional guest, Liza Treyger to the show to get into the week's biggest stories. The Grand Dame of Potomac is going away for a while, Justin Beiber concerns fans, Blue Origin is sending Women into space, a man get caught with an intoxicating hairstyle and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad…
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He was an American spy before an American spy agency existed. NFL player Ernest Cuneo, a little known first generation Italian American, worked with British intelligence to convince the United States to join World War II, and helped lay the groundwork for modern day espionage. Thomas Maier traces Cuneo’s extraordinary life in his new book, The Invi…
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Pledge on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/c/thefullcharge The Bro Adjacent Tour https://www.thefullcharge.com/tour/ Bryan Erwin and Craig Coleman join Matt in The new studio. The boys recap their studio history. Matt is drinking again. The guys go on to discuss hair transplants, and modern show business. Matt takes out his wife for her birthday. Th…
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This week Justin welcomes Annie Lederman to the show to get into the biggest stories of the week. Annie explains everything about the Blake vs Justin drama, Ethan Hawke responds to casting directors casting by number of followers, Justin is inspired by a Baz Luhrmann song from the 90's and much more! Follow Annie https://www.instagram.com/annielede…
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A fourth year of war in Ukraine begins. But for Lt. Col. Kyrylo Berkal, who’s been fighting since Russia first invaded in 2014, the battle for his country has raged much longer. Now, he’s second in command of the elite Third Assault Brigade, which has played a major role in critical battles against Russia and continues to develop new technologies t…
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Pledge on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/c/thefullcharge Catch Matt on Tour https://www.thefullcharge.com/tour/ Mike Black joins Matt and Bryan to discuss balding, hats, merch, aging, casting, and airport pick ups. Brennan Tasseff joins for a "Was I a Dick?" segment. Wendell reviews Paradise, and Back in Action.…
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This week, Justin welcomes Corey O’Brien to the show to discuss his upcoming Red Tour and break down the week’s biggest stories! With Valentine’s Day just behind us, Benny Blanco proves he knows how to treat his Texas girl. Are chain restaurants venturing into the Lifetime movie business? Plus, the ocean is having a moment—an anglerfish is capturin…
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She’s known for helping to free people through the Underground Railroad, but Harriet Tubman was also a spy during the Civil War. And with the intelligence she collected, the Maryland native became the first woman to lead men into battle on gunboats down the Combahee River in South Carolina. The Combahee River Raid destroyed several vital Confederat…
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This week, Justin is flying solo and breaking down the biggest stories of the week. The Super Bowl was all over the news, and he has thoughts on the halftime show. Taylor Swift and Blake Lively may be growing apart, but the new pop girlies are sticking together. SNL celebrates 50 years, Jaden Smith addresses his Grammys look, a New York woman goes …
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North Korea is growing more dangerous, but no U.S. administration has been able to crack the code on its leader Kim Jong Un. Now, there’s even less incentive for Kim to negotiate because of the support he’s getting from Russia. So what will Kim do next, and where is he vulnerable? Jung H. Pak, a former CIA analyst who served as the country’s top di…
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Please pledge on Patreon. We're building a new studio! https://www.patreon.com/c/thefullcharge Catch Matt on The Bro Adjacent Tour https://www.thefullcharge.com/tour/ Bryan Erwin and Craig Coleman join Matt to talk about getting shooshed,” Kendrick Lamar vs. Drake, music, hip hop, changes in culture, old comedy material aging badly, making fun of p…
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This week Justin welcomes Ari Shaffir to the show to catch up. The Grammy’s happened and Ari thinks that Chappell Roan is doing it right! Madonna takes the stage at the Comedy Cellar, a Lyft driver refuses a passenger a ride, passengers on a flight have to hold their breath, AI powered robots have arrived and much more! Watch Americas Sweetheart OU…
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For decades, colleges and universities have been a destination for espionage. Especially in recent years, the use of international students and faculty as spies on American campuses has been particularly daunting. Why do intelligence services, both foreign and domestic, target colleges and universities? And what is there to gain on these campuses? …
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Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/thefullcharge Check out Matt in your area on The Bro Adjacent Tour: https://www.thefullcharge.com/tour/ Matt and Bryan Erwin meet up to discuss Bryan’s outfit, LA air quality after the fires, The Jerry Springer Documentary, the horror of assassination, the fact that iPhone photos tell a story, and Th…
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This week Justin welcomes Trish Suhr to the podcast to get into the biggest stories of the week! Oscar nominations have been announced and there were big surprises and snubs. Tori Spelling suspects her house was broken into, Paul Rubens makes an announcement from the grave, Bob Mackie distances himself from Cher and Trish shares some of her favorit…
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Agent Zo was the only female Polish resistance agent to reach London as a courier during WWII and the only female member of Poland's fabled 'Silent Unseen' paratroopers. Yet despite having researched Poland's wartime resistance movement, many of us have never heard of her. Why? If you liked this episode, check out these links: Agent Zo: The Extraor…
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Please support us! We need to build a new studio. https://www.patreon.com/c/thefullcharge See Matt on The Bro Adjacent Tour https://www.thefullcharge.com/tour/ Craig Coleman's stand up: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIXg5CCRCLY&feature=youtu.be Matt and Craig meet to talk about escaping the LA Fires, Home ownership, Reiser’s Poker Game, committin…
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This week, Justin reunites with Justine Marino to dive into the week's biggest stories! Wendy Williams opens up about her conservatorship, Joe Jonas plays dress-up, and Jennifer Tilly is surprised that people think she's fabulous. The Jessicas are splitting up, Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor are back together, Gen Z is going prematurely gray, and…
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Now that President Trump has been inaugurated, what can we expect for the intelligence community? On his first full day in his first term, he visited the CIA to voice support. But he has also displayed deep skepticism and accused spy agencies of undermining him. Beth Sanner is a highly decorated, retired career intelligence officer who briefed Trum…
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Matt discusses entertaining his in-laws, and getting roasted by his 10 year old niece. Bryan Erwin joins in to discuss fame, and success. Matt shows some love to his friend Jim Short who recently passed away. Matt praises Nikki Glaser for her performance at The Golden Globes. Matt and Bryan discuss dealing with healthcare. Craig Coleman joins via z…
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This week Justin welcomes Sam Morrison to the show to talk about his Solo Show, Sugar Daddy and get into the week's biggest stories. There are fires burning all around the Los Angeles area and Tyler Henry seemingly predicted it for Ricki Lake a few months ago. Heidi Montag tops the charts, Traitors is back with season 3 and our new favorite Queen, …
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Former intelligence officer Bryan Stern describes the tradecraft he used on Russian intelligence and military services to rescue an American imprisoned in Russian-occupied Ukraine. If you liked this episode check out these links to more hostage rescue stories: SpyCast - James Foley: Journalist, ISIS Hostage, Son – with His Mother Diane Foley Operac…
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Happy New Year, Just Sayers! We are getting into 2025 the right way by welcoming back Celebrity Astrologer, Kyle Thomas. Kyle has some good advice for the new year, takes us through celeb love predictions and goes through the Zodiac to break down mini horoscope predictions for the year ahead. Website: www.KyleThomasAstrology.com Instagram: http://w…
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