Best Tim Dodd Podcasts (2025)

1
#44 - Dean Spears - Population Decline Is Worse Than You Think 1:40:32

Play Pause

4d ago1:40:32

1:40:32

The world is having fewer babies than ever. But how bad is this, really? What's causing it? Is there a win-win solution out there that can help people have more babies, if they want them? In this special "Win-Win Live" event, I speak to Professor Dean Spears - a demographer and economist whose research examines the impact of population decline. He'…

1
True Spies Debriefs: Douglas Waller on Frank Wisner 45:11

6d ago45:11

45:11

Content Warning: This episode contains references to suicide. True Spies producer Morgan Childs sits down with author and journalist Douglas Waller to discuss the complex and controversial legacy at the heart of his latest book, The Determined Spy: The Turbulent Life and Times of CIA Pioneer Frank Wisner. From SPYSCAPE, the home of secrets. A Cup A…

1
04 - Cracks in the System - Subsidence, Climate and the Hidden Role of Trees with Dr Tim Farewell 41:11

11d ago41:11

41:11

In this episode, I’m joined by Dr Tim Farewell, Director of MapleSky Environment and Infrastructure, to explore the invisible forces beneath our feet. We dig into the science of subsidence, the role of clay soils, and how climate change is reshaping risk across the UK. We also talk about infrastructure resilience, insurance models, public perceptio…

1
Cover of Darkness | CSIS 36:18

13d ago36:18

36:18

Former Canadian Security Intelligence Service operative Neil Bisson delivers a compact masterclass in Human Intelligence gathering in this blow-by-blow account of a Mobile Debrief. Along the way, you'll discover how Canada's intelligence apparatus works - and how it could change in the years to come. From SPYSCAPE, the home of secrets. A Cup And Nu…

1
True Spies Debriefs: Jane Bradley and Michael Schwirtz on Russia's Brazilian Illegals 33:19

20d ago33:19

33:19

Investigative New York Times journalists Jane Bradley and Michael Schwirtz speak to True Spies producer Frank Palmer about the discovery of a Russian 'spy factory' in Brazil. This is a free taster of the exclusive content you'll uncover with a Spyscape+ subscription. Sign up at plus.spyscape.com. From SPYSCAPE, the home of secrets. A Cup And Nuzzle…

1
#43 - Jamie Joyce - Democracy, Digitization and Debates 1:43:13

27d ago1:43:13

1:43:13

Democracy is in deep trouble. Could replacing politicians with real data save it? In this episode Liv sits down with Jamie Joyce – founder of the Society Library — to explore one of the most urgent questions of our time: how do we make sense of complex issues in the age of misinformation, algorithmic bias, and AI slop?We hear what happens when you …

1
True Spies Debriefs: Stephen Davis on Flight 149 46:45

27d ago46:45

46:45

Journalist Stephen Davis has spent 30 years working to uncover the truth behind one of the most secretive chapters of the Gulf War.When British Airways Flight 149 landed in Kuwait on the 2nd of August, 1990, Saddam Hussein's invading army took the passengers hostage. Today, some of those passengers allege that they were subjected to horrific treatm…

1
03 - Whitewebbs Oak, Heritage Trees and the Social Contract We Didn’t Know We Had 55:14

1M ago55:14

55:14

In this episode of Trees in a Pod, I’m joined by Adam Cormack from the Woodland Trust. Together, we unpack the Whitewebbs Oak felling, the story behind the Haringey Plane, and why certain trees strike such a deep emotional chord with the public. We explore legal grey areas, the limits of tree protection tools like TPOs, and the urgent need for stro…

1
Foxtrot in Kandahar, Part 2: Showdown in Takhteh-Pol | CIA 53:49

1M ago53:49

53:49

In late 2001, veteran CIA Officer Duane Evans deployed to Afghanistan as part of the US response to 9/11. This is his story. In Part 2, Duane and Team Foxtrot make the perilous journey to Kandahar. But the Afghan city proves to be no safe haven. From SPYSCAPE, the home of secrets. A Cup And Nuzzle production. Series producer: Joe Foley. Produced by…

1
Foxtrot in Kandahar, Part 1: Snakes and Lightning | CIA 51:26

1M ago51:26

51:26

In late 2001, veteran CIA Officer Duane Evans deployed to Afghanistan as part of the US response to 9/11. This is his story. In Part 1, we find Duane as he swears vengeance against Al Qaeda - and moves mountains to get himself to the heart of the action. From SPYSCAPE, the home of secrets. A Cup And Nuzzle production. Series producer: Joe Foley. Pr…

1
02 - Women in Arboriculture - Real Talk with Emma Cockshott 33:06

2M ago33:06

33:06

In this episode of Trees in a Pod, I speak with Emma Cockshott, co-director of Treetops Devegetation Services in Lancashire. Emma shares her journey from banking into arboriculture, giving us an honest and practical insight into what life is like running a busy vegetation management business in the North West. We talk about common client concerns, …

1
True Spies Classic: The Ritchie Boys | WW2 54:26

2M ago54:26

54:26

In this True Spies Classic, you'll revisit the story of a true American hero. It's 1944 - 3 days after D-Day. 22-year old Guy Stern lands in Normandy. Unlike many of his comrades in the US Army, it's not his first time in Europe. Forced to leave Germany in 1937, he returns as part of an elite Military Intelligence unit charged with interrogating Ge…

1
#42 - Anthony Aguirre and Malo Bourgon - Why Superintelligent AI Should Not Be Built 1:07:53

2M ago1:07:53

1:07:53

Humanity is in a race to build superintelligent AI gods. What happens if we create beings smarter than us—and can no longer steer them? In this special Win-Win IRL episode, Liv Boeree sits down with Anthony Aguirre (CEO of Future of Life Institute) and Malo Bourgon (CEO of MIRI) for a no-holds-barred conversation on finding alignment, avoiding powe…

1
True Spies Debriefs: Alexis Papahelas on Greece, Journalism and the CIA 31:34

2M ago31:34

31:34

Veteran Greek journalist Alexis Papahelas tells Morgan Childs about the CIA's role in aiding Greece's military junta, which ruled between 1967 and 1974. From SPYSCAPE, the HQ of secrets. A Cup And Nuzzle production. Series producer: Joe Foley. Produced by Morgan Childs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

1
01 - The Sycamore Gap Trial - A Turning Point for Tree Law 22:04

2M ago22:04

22:04

Episode 1: The Sycamore Gap Trial - A Turning Point for Tree Law In this solo debut, Sarah Dodd, founder of Tree Law, unpacks the Sycamore Gap trial: the events, the courtroom drama, and what it all means for the future of tree protection in the UK. With unique behind-the-scenes detail and legal context, Sarah explores how this high-profile case tu…

1
Four Shots in the Night, Part 2: The Spymaster's Dilemma | Northern Ireland 53:06

2M ago53:06

53:06

Author Henry Hemming tells the twisting tale of two very different British spies operating in Northern Ireland during the 30-year conflict known as The Troubles. In Part 2, Frank Hegarty and Freddie Scappaticci are drawn ever deeper into the violent world of the Provisional IRA - and soon, there'll be no turning back. From SPYSCAPE, the home of sec…

1
Four Shots in the Night, Part 1: The Man From Derry | Northern Ireland 59:29

2M ago59:29

59:29

Author Henry Hemming tells the twisting tale of two very different British spies operating in Northern Ireland during the 30-year conflict known as The Troubles. In Part 1, family man Frank Hegarty and menacing IRA enforcer Freddie Scappaticci begin down a dark path together - one that ends in the dark, deep in the Irish borderlands. From SPYSCAPE,…

1
#41 - Harper Carroll - AI & The Spirituality of Silicon Valley 1:39:27

2M ago1:39:27

1:39:27

What if AI isn’t replacing us—but redefining what it means to be skilled? Liv talks with engineer and educator Harper Carroll about how AI is transforming education, leveling the playing field for creators, and reshaping how we build, learn, and make decisions. A grounded look at the tools, challenges, and surprising upsides of the AI era, as well …

1
True Spies Classic: The Ace of Spies | Historical 52:25

3M ago52:25

52:25

Who was Britain's Ace of Spies? The truth is, nobody really knows. But the name he used was Sidney Reilly - and nobody did it better. In this classic episode of True Spies, Vanessa Kirby follows Sidney on his dark and bloody path through the early 20th century, reckoning with oil barons, personal pride, and the rise of Communism. From SPYSCAPE, the…

1
True Spies Debriefs: Prof. Hanna Diamond on Josephine Baker 40:58

3M ago40:58

40:58

Celebrity, campaigner, national treasure... spy. This year, Josephine Baker's memoirs have been made available in English for the first time. The University of Cardiff's Prof. Hanna Diamond tells Morgan Childs more about the extraordinary life of a showbiz spy in wartime France. From SPYSCAPE, the HQ of secrets. A Cup And Nuzzle production. Series …

1
#40 - Lewis Bollard - How to End Factory Farming 1:47:48

3M ago1:47:48

1:47:48

Factory farming is one of the most universally loathed industries on Earth —so why is it still growing? Today I chat with Lewis Bollard, a leading researcher in farm animal welfare and global food policy, to understand the true scale and impact of industrial animal agriculture, and what we can do to improve it. We hear how corporate lobbying and po…

1
Britain's Agent | Historical 1:04:38

3M ago1:04:38

1:04:38

Professor James Crossland of Liverpool John Moores University uncovers the extraordinary life of a British diplomat-cum-spy in Bolshevik Russia - Robert Bruce Lockhart. A tale of doomed love, assassination, failed coups and bad reputations. From SPYSCAPE, the home of secrets. A Cup And Nuzzle production. Series producer: Joe Foley. Produced by Fran…

1
EP: 13 Recent Rocket Failures, Super Heavy Re-Flight, FRAM2 and More 50:05

3M ago50:05

50:05

In this episode Tim talks about Recent Rocket Failures, Super Heavy Re-Flight, FRAM2 and MoreIf you want your questions answered, just use hashtag #spacewalkpodcast and we’ll take questions from there each episode, but we’ll also be taking questions from our patron supporters, YouTube members and X subscribers as well.…

1
True Spies Classic: Her Majesty's Secret Service | Historical 53:51

3M ago53:51

53:51

In this historic True Spies Classic, Protestant England faces an existential threat from Catholic Spain. Queen Elizabeth calls on Sir Francis Walsingham, the Royal spymaster, to undermine the Spanish war effort. Vanessa Kirby tells a story of loyalty, fear, and the terrible lengths to which a good spy will go to protect Queen and Country. From SPYS…

1
#39 - Daniel Kokotajlo - Wargames, Superintelligence & Quitting OpenAI 1:33:03

3M ago1:33:03

1:33:03

AI is developing at breakneck speed—but are we properly prepared for what’s coming? To explore this question Igor and I grabbed leading AI researcher and forecaster Daniel Kokotajlo for a conversation about why he left OpenAI, what's right and wrong with their company culture, and how tabletop wargames are one of the best tools we have to prepare f…

1
True Spies Debriefs: Dr. Jenny Benham on Medieval Spycraft 49:30

3M ago49:30

49:30

Historian Dr. Jenny Benham joins Morgan Childs to explore the murky world of medieval espionage. You'll learn about the real 'little birds' who inspired Game of Thrones' Master of Whisperers, and the exiles, slaves and captives who parlayed information for security in a time before formalised intelligence agencies. Dr. Jenny Benham is Reader in Med…

1
The Misadventures of Martha Dodd, Part 2: The Left Behind | KGB 57:22

4M ago57:22

57:22

Content Warning: This episode contains adult themes throughout. When defense journalist Brendan McNally stumbled across a long-forgotten name in 1990s Prague, he had no idea of the remarkable story he would uncover. It belongs to Martha Dodd: ambassador's daughter, mistress to Nazi officials, and Stalinist spy. In the second episode of this two-par…

1
#38 - Manu Meel - Healing Political Polarization 1:29:42

4M ago1:29:42

1:29:42

Protests, lock-ins, encampments…the culture on university campuses is certainly fraught these days! As political discourse worsens among young people, I couldn’t think of anyone better to explore this issue with than Manu Meel. Manu is the founder and CEO of Bridge USA; a movement to help students and other young people engage in constructive dialo…

1
The Misadventures of Martha Dodd, Part 1: The Pink Lady | KGB 42:20

4M ago42:20

42:20

Content Warning: This episode contains adult themes throughout. When defense journalist Brendan McNally stumbled across a long-forgotten name in 1990s Prague, he had no idea of the remarkable story he would uncover. It belongs to Martha Dodd: ambassador's daughter, mistress to Nazi officials, and Stalinist spy. In the first episode of this two-part…

1
#37 - Tim Urban - Beating Procrastination, Parenthood, and Politics 1:36:46

4M ago1:36:46

1:36:46

In this episode of the Win Win Podcast, Liv and Igor sit down with Wait But Why creator Tim Urban to explore everything from his unexpected pet tortoise, Winston, to the mind-bending implications of superintelligent AI.We hear about his latest foray into book writing, and how he’s structured his workflow to overcome his damn procrastination monkey.…

1
True Spies Classic: Operation Inter | StB 46:01

4M ago46:01

46:01

In this True Spies Classic, it's the late 1980s, and change is in the air in Eastern Europe. For a young journalist like Mark Baker, Czechoslovakia is an interesting place to be. But Mark has attracted some unwanted attention - a fact that he'll only discover several decades later. Sophia Di Martino joins Mark to travel through the True Spies looki…

1
True Spies Debriefs: Dr. Daniela Richterova on the Jackals in Prague 51:02

4M ago51:02

51:02

Dr. Daniela Richterova joins host Morgan Childs to discuss the relationship between Cold War intelligence agencies and non-state actors like the infamous Carlos the Jackal. Dr. Richterova is Senior Lecturer in Intelligence Studies at Kings College, University of London From SPYSCAPE, the HQ of secrets. A Cup And Nuzzle production. Series producer: …

1
MI9 Unmasked, Part 2: Italian Jobs | WW2 40:35

5M ago40:35

40:35

Hear again from British historian Helen Fry, joining Rhiannon Neads for the second and final installment of a two-part dive into one of the most crucial, but little-known intelligence forces of the Second World War - MI9. Hear the conclusion to the gripping story of the department, and reasons behind their ultimate secrecy in a post-WW2 world... Fr…

1
#00 - Daniel Schmachtenberger - AI, Capitalism, Misalignment & Moloch 1:30:03

5M ago1:30:03

1:30:03

A deep dive into the game theory and exponential growth underlying our modern economic system, and how recent advancements in AI are poised to turn up the pressure on that system -- and our wider environment -- in ways we have never seen before. Not a conversation for the faint hearted, but crucial nonetheless. Daniel Schmachtenberger is a founding…

1
MI9 Unmasked, Part 1: Escape and Evasion | WW2 40:07

5M ago40:07

40:07

British historian Helen Fry joins Rhiannon Neads for the first installment of a two-part dive into one of the most crucial, but little-known intelligence forces of the Second World War - MI9. Charged with facilitating the escape of Allied POWs, MI9 employed various ingenious tactics - including, but not limited to, a chocolate gun. Yes, really. You…

1
True Spies Classic: Blinking Red | CIA 52:28

5M ago52:28

52:28

In this True Spies Classic, CIA analyst Gina Bennett shows Vanessa Kirby the origins of America's most infamous enemy. Throughout the 1990s, Osama bin Laden launched a series of attacks on American interests at home and abroad. Operating in the man's world of counter-terrorism, Gina had to fight to have the threat he posed taken seriously. Would YO…

1
True Spies Debriefs: Gina Bennett on the new paradigm for national security 56:36

5M ago56:36

56:36

Former CIA counterterrorism analyst, hunter of Bin Laden, author and proud mother - hear from the fantastic Gina Bennett in this week's Debrief. Bennett authored the earliest warnings of today’s terrorism trends including the 1993 report that foreshadowed the danger of Osama bin Laden. Hear her current prescient predictions for what she is calling …

1
#36 - Bill Perkins - Space and The Future of Satellite Imaging 24:21

6M ago24:21

24:21

In this episode of the Win-Win podcast we are floating off the coast of Starbase, watching the live launch of Starship 6 with Bill Perkins. Bill is a founder of two satellite imaging companies that aim to address environmental issues by making satellite data—once inaccessible to the public—widely available, revolutionizing everything from climate m…

1
Spying On The Reich | Historical 56:47

6M ago56:47

56:47

International Relations journalist and author, R.T Howard, reveals the tensions, subterfuge and devastating errors that marked the first Cold War. In the 1920s and 30s, the Allies waged an intelligence war against a rising star in global politics - Adolf Hitler. Young intelligence agencies tried in vain to penetrate the Nazi's veil of secrecy. In t…

1
#35 - Allison Duettman - Cooperation, Technology and the Power of Existential Hope 1:53:37

6M ago1:53:37

1:53:37

Explore the future of cooperation and technology in this thought-provoking episode of the Win Win Podcast! Liv chats to Allison Duettman from the Foresight Institute about how to harness emerging technologies like AI, nanotechnology, and blockchain to create a freer, more coordinated world. They explore concepts like "existential hope," "multipolar…

1
True Spies Classic: The Nuclear Superhighway | CIA 54:46

6M ago54:46

54:46

In this classic episode of True Spis, undercover CIA agent James Olson takes Vanessa Kirby on a nail-biting mission behind the Iron Curtain. In the late 1970s, James was tasked with tapping an underground communications line between Moscow and a top-secret nuclear weapons facility. Under constant surveillance from the KGB, he would need to use a co…

1
EP: 12 - Mark Rober, Starship Flight 7, New Glenn and More 25:35

6M ago25:35

25:35

In this episode Tim talks about the crazy last few weeks in spaceflight with New Glenn, Starship Flight 7, Mark Rober's Selfie Satellite and more. If you want your questions answered, just use hashtag #spacewalkpodcast and we’ll take questions from there each episode, but we’ll also be taking questions from our patron supporters, YouTube members an…

1
True Spies Debriefs: Bob Dougherty on transnational repression 39:15

6M ago39:15

39:15

Do you know about the rising threats posed by transnational repression? Hear from Bob Dougherty, veteran of 26 years as a CIA undercover operations officer. Today, Bob works as an instructor for multiple government agencies, increasingly speaking on the dangers of transnational repression; the intimidation, harassment, or other human rights abuses …

1
#34 - Igor Kurganov - Liv's World Series Poker Win and Fixing Social Media 51:52

6M ago51:52

51:52

n case you missed it, Liv just won a record-breaking $2,800,000 in the World Series of Poker last month In this episode, she and Igor discuss her victory, why it represents a win-win for both her and animals... how to fix social media... Magnus Carlsen's jeans drama, a drunken game of backgammon and much more. Chapters:0:00 - Intro and Backgammon2:…

1
Digging for Gold | Cold War 1:05:57

6M ago1:05:57

1:05:57

Journalist and author Steve Vogel unravels the unlikely tale of George Blake, the cunning Cold War double-agent who betrayed one of the most ambitious wire-tapping operations of the 1950s - and made a name for himself as one of spycraft's greatest escapologists. From SPYSCAPE, the HQ of secrets. A Cup And Nuzzle production. Series producer: Joe Fol…

1
Tradecraft, Part 9 42:37

7M ago42:37

42:37

The tools in a spy's arsenal are more varied than you might think. But they all come under one name: Tradecraft. In our ninth round of insights from the world of espionage, Rhiannon Neads looks back on lessons drawn from intrepid cyber-cops, nuclear double-dealers, crafty codebreakers and more. From SPYSCAPE, the HQ of secrets. A Cup And Nuzzle pro…

1
True Spies Classic: Undercover Jihadi | CSIS 56:18

7M ago56:18

56:18

In this True Spies Classic, Hayley Atwell tells the story of Mubin Shaikh, an Islamist extremist turned undercover agent for the Canadian Security Intelligence Service. Undercover as a member of the terrorist group that would be known as the Toronto 18, Mubin was told that his cover would be blown. From SPYSCAPE, the HQ of secrets. A Cup And Nuzzle…

1
#33 - Alexandra and Andrea Botez - Competition, Sisterhood and the Social Media Game 1:23:51

7M ago1:23:51

1:23:51

The Botez sisters are no strangers to competition. But how do they manage their competitive urges? How does it affect their relationship to one another, as sisters? These are just some of the many intimate topics we cover in today's Win-Win episode. Best known for their hilarious chess streaming videos, Andrea and Alexandra Botez are some of the wo…

1
True Spies Debriefs: Mubin Shaikh on the Psyche of an Extremist 51:23

7M ago51:23

51:23

What can drive an ordinary person to extremist ideology? Hear from former security intelligence and counter terrorism operative, Mubin Shaikh, on his current work as a Counter Extremism Specialist. He delves into real world cases of those who succumb to extremist ideology, why it happens, and his challenging work trying to bring people back. From S…

1
EP: 11 - How New Leadership Could Shape Spaceflight's Future 54:53

7M ago54:53

54:53

Tim dives into the ripple effects of a new political administration on the future of space exploration. From the surprise appointment of Jared Isaacman as NASA's new administrator to the status of key programs like the Gateway, the SLS, and Starship, Tim unpacks what these shifts could mean for future of spaceflight. If you want your questions answ…