ClandesTime
ClandesTime is a regular film review and cultural research show focusing on the relationship between the intelligence agencies and popular culture. Features high quality guests and discussions as well as dedicated research episodes hosted by Tom Secker.
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- Update frequency
- every 11 days
- Episodes
- 153
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
ClandesTime 225 – The Battle for Bond
Perhaps the most infamous story in the history of James Bond is the plagiarism lawsuit brought against Ian Fleming for... The post ClandesTime 225 – The Battle for Bond first appeared on Spy Culture.
Sat 05 Mar 2022
Subscribercast #61 – The Epstein Prison Files
Epstein didn’t kill himself. Or at least, there’s nothing in 3674 pages of his Bureau of Prisons files from his... The post Subscribercast #61 – The Epstein Prison Files first appeared on Spy Culture…
Wed 02 Mar 2022
Subscribercast #60 – Pawn Stars Goes to Langley
From the same ‘what the fuck are the CIA up to now?’ school of thought as the episode of Top... The post Subscribercast #60 – Pawn Stars Goes to Langley first appeared on Spy Culture.
Sun 23 Jan 2022
Subscribercast #59 – Media Breakdown: Sodom and Gomorrah
Since it’s Christmas, I thought we’d do something Biblical and look at an extremely stupid TV show that I happen... The post Subscribercast #59 – Media Breakdown: Sodom and Gomorrah first appeared on…
Thu 23 Dec 2021
ClandesTime 224 – The Rewriting of The Rookie
The third season of the popular LAPD-supported cop show The Rookie is markedly different to its first two seasons. Or... The post ClandesTime 224 – The Rewriting of The Rookie first appeared on Spy C…
Tue 23 Nov 2021
Subscribercast #58 – Reflections on War Propaganda
‘Propaganda has been in existence since the time human society came into being; it has always been most closely associated... The post Subscribercast #58 – Reflections on War Propaganda first appeare…
Tue 16 Nov 2021
ClandesTime 223 – The Code
From our ‘cancelled after one season’ file come The Code, a CBS legal procedural set in the JAG corps of... The post ClandesTime 223 – The Code first appeared on Spy Culture.
Sun 24 Oct 2021
ClandesTime 222 – Iron Man
Iron Man launched the world’s biggest film franchise, as well as one of the most effective vehicles for military propaganda.... The post ClandesTime 222 – Iron Man first appeared on Spy Culture.
Sun 17 Oct 2021
Subscribercast #57 – The Origins and Pitfalls of Identity Politics
Identity has become perhaps the key political term of our age, but how and why did identity politics rise to... The post Subscribercast #57 – The Origins and Pitfalls of Identity Politics first appea…
Sun 26 Sep 2021
ClandesTime 221 – The Philadelphia Experiment
The Philadelphia Experiment is one of the most enduring paranormal conspiracy theories in American history. In this episode we examine this theory, its sociological and cultural impact, why the Penta…
Sun 12 Sep 2021
ClandesTime 220 – Rubicon
From the ‘cancelled after one season’ file comes Rubicon, an intricate conspiracy thriller series set in the world of private... The post ClandesTime 220 – Rubicon first appeared on Spy Culture.
Sun 29 Aug 2021
Subscribercast #56 – Revolutionary Violence
The state make a claim to a monopoly on the righteous use of violence, but throughout history people have challenged... The post Subscribercast #56 – Revolutionary Violence first appeared on Spy Cult…
Sun 15 Aug 2021
ClandesTime 219 – The Courier vs The Mauritanian
Benedict Cumberbatch is like a box of chocolates – you never know what you’re going to get. In this episode... The post ClandesTime 219 – The Courier vs The Mauritanian first appeared on Spy Culture.
Mon 09 Aug 2021
The Newsroom Season 3 Review
Completing our look at the HBO series The Newsroom, we examine season 3, focusing in on the whistleblower storyline and... The post The Newsroom Season 3 Review first appeared on Spy Culture.
Sun 08 Aug 2021
Subscribercast #55 – Demolition Man
On the surface, Demolition Man is a glossy, cheesy 90s action comedy set in an absurd future, but what lies... The post Subscribercast #55 – Demolition Man first appeared on Spy Culture.
Sun 11 Jul 2021
Subscribercast #54 – Media Breakdown: The CIA and the Hunt for Bin Laden
On this month’s subscriber-only podcast I break down two recent CIA supported productions codifying their new story of the manhunt... The post Subscribercast #54 – Media Breakdown: The CIA and the Hu…
Wed 16 Jun 2021
ClandesTime 218 – Bob Roberts
Good friend Henri from Fortress on a Hill joined me to discuss the 1990s Iran-Contra political mockumentary Bob Roberts, which... The post ClandesTime 218 – Bob Roberts first appeared on Spy Culture.
Fri 11 Jun 2021
Subscribercast #53 – Rationality and Irrationality
Are humans rational? Should they be? Is logic just a language game? Is ‘rational self-interest’ a bunch of bullshit? On... The post Subscribercast #53 – Rationality and Irrationality first appeared o…
Sat 29 May 2021
ClandesTime 217 – The Day After
In November 1983 ABC aired The Day After – a one-off TV movie depicting a nuclear war between NATO and... The post ClandesTime 217 – The Day After first appeared on Spy Culture.
Tue 11 May 2021
Subscribercast #52 – The Amazon – New Zealand – Lord of the Rings Deal
Amazon are making the world’s most expensive TV show – an adaptation of Lord of the Rings, with the New... The post Subscribercast #52 – The Amazon – New Zealand – Lord of the Rings Deal first appear…
Fri 30 Apr 2021
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