Borealis Threat & Risk ConsultingPhil, Al and Neil go deep into national security in this weekly podcast and have fun doing it! Just like three former spies in a bar.
Spies Like Us – Season 2 Episode 23 The guys talk about what to do with ISIS returnees, the challenges of recruiting human sources with, shall we say, sketchy backgrounds, and show how Nancy Drew steals a page from Monty Python’s “trying hard not to be seen”. Terrorism charges for B.C. woman who left to […]
Season 2 Episode 22 This week the guys talk about the latest brain fart to come from the US on joint border security, Al comes up with a complicated jurisdiction story which he worked on very hard and yes, it is again time for Poetry by Phil. Alternate link
Season 2 Episode 21 The guys are joined by investigative journalist Sam Cooper to dissect the recently released Hogue report on foreign interference in Canada. Suffice to say they ain’t impressed and suspect, like the Hardy Boys, that there is much left unsaid. Alternate link
Spies Like Us – Season 2 Episode 20 The guys muse about the US decision to list Mexican drug cartels as terrorist organisations, whether politicians are too timid in labeling terrorist acts as terrorism and what Nancy Drew teaches us about confusion. Alternative link
Spies Like Us Season 2 Episode 19 – Fools Russian in… The guys delve into Russian antagonistic moves in the West, the abuse of Canada’s student visa programme, and encourage Marc Garneau to run for Prime Minister Alternate link.
Season 2 Episode 18 The popular Q&A show is back! The guys talk about the greatest national security threats facing Canada in 2025 and what the heck is a UAP? Thanks to all who sent us their questions and comments. You got questions we got answers! – Spies Like Us | Podcast on Spotify Alternative […]
Season 2 Episode 17 In the first episode of 2025 the guys talk about the New Orleans terrorist attack and weigh in on their own concerns for national security and public safety in the coming year. Alternate link
Spies Like Us Season 2 Episode 16 In this last episode of 2024 the guys talk about the pluses and minuses of calling Luigi Mangione, the killer of a US healthcare executive, a terrorist, and why Santa Claus would make a GREAT intelligence operative
Season 2 Episode 15 Alternative link When you don’t know nuthin’ it is best to ask someone who does know sumpin’. The guys are happy to welcome AI guru Ryan Zorn, an ex-CSIS dude, to demonstrate the challenges of AI and the threats to national security. Oh, and hope springs eternal that AI will create […]
Season 2 Episode 14 (alternative link) The guys weigh in on partisan politics when it comes to national security, why it is important to vet contacts and why Xi Jinping uses honeypots (aside from the fact that he does look like Winnie the Pooh with a jar on his head).