Grey Dynamics
Episodes
From Starlink to Sim Cards: The Privacy Erosion Intel Pros Aren't Talking About
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Even trained intelligence professionals make critical OPSEC mistakes in their personal lives. In this episode, Ahmed Hassan sits down with Allen Pace,...
Former Senior CIA Officer Raymond White Returns to Discuss the Human Intelligence Fundamentals Course
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Grey Dynamics Podcast. This week, we welcome back Raymond White, a former CIA senior case officer with over 25 years of experience...
Former Australian Commando Scott Ryder on Tier One Culture
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Grey Dynamics Podcast. Today, we kick off season five guest lineup with Scott Ryder, a former operator of the 2nd Commando Regimen...
Former CIA Case Officer and Station Chief Douglas London on Asset Recruitment and Tradecraft
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Grey Dynamics Podcast. Today, we are hosting an episode with Douglas London, a former clandestine service case officer and station...
Grey Dynamics Presents the OpSec Podcast: A Guide By Former USIC Cyber Contractor
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Grey Dynamics. Today, we are thrilled to announce the OpSec Podcast, a project from our cyber intelligence and operational security ex...
New Intelligence Courses, OPSEC and Political Risk with Ahmed Hassan
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Grey Dynamics Podcast welcomes you back. Today, we are doing another solo episode with important announcements. These include new school courses f...
Ahmed Hassan on Grey Dynamics Media Side, Intelligence Operations and Training
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Grey Dynamics podcast. This week, we are doing another editor’s note with some current insights about the company. During this e...
Former CIA Intelligence Officer and Daily Briefer David Priess
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Grey Dynamics Podcast welcomes you back. Today, we have an amazing guest: David Priess, a former intelligence officer, intelligence manager and da...
Former Diplomat and Founder of Intrigue Media John Fowler
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Grey Dynamics podcast. Today we are honoured to have John Fowler, founder of the global affairs start-up International Intrigue ...
Former CIA Senior Team Leader and GRS Veteran Thomas "Tom" Pecora
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Grey Dynamics welcomes Thomas Pecora, a former CIA/GRS Senior Security Manager with over twenty-four years of experience working in protective operati...
The Inner Workings of Wagner with John Lechner
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Grey Dynamics welcomes John Lechner to the podcast. He is a journalist and researcher, focusing on security issues with a heavy approach to on-the-gro...
Former Naval Counter Intelligence Officer and Founder of Grey Bull Rescue Bryan Stern - Episode 60
20 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Grey Dynamics podcast! This week we are speaking again to Bryan Stern, founder and head of Grey Bull Rescue Foundation. Bryan has ...
Former Paramilitary Operations Officer Ric Prado on his life in the Shadows - Episode 59
06 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ric Prado teamed up with Grey Dynamics to give away signed copies of his book. The only thing you have to do to win is to comment “blackops” under...
How Write a Killer Intelligence Report - Bonus Episode
29 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Grey Dynamics podcast! This episode looks at how to write a Killer Intelligence Report. It builds on many of the skills students l...
Former German Military HUMINT Operator Christoph Stegemann - Episode 58
22 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Grey Dynamics podcast! This week we are talking to Christoph Stegemann, former head of the Bundeswehr's HUMINT school. Christoph h...
Global Intelligence Leader Lewis Sage-Passant on the Private Intelligence Industry - Episode 57
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Save $500 on our Intelligence Cycle Fundamentals CourseEnroll Now!Welcome back to the Grey Dynamics podcast. This week we are talking to Lewis Sage-Pa...
Editor's Notes 03: Intelligence Courses Update
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Grey Dynamics podcast! This week, Marcel Plichta, the lead instructor of the intelligence school, joins us to discuss writing a ki...
Former Senior CIA Officer Raymond White on HUMINT and Training the Next Generation - Episode 56
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Grey Dynamics Podcast. This is our first episode of season 4! This week we are talking to Raymond White, a former CIA senior opera...
Former CIA Collection Management Officer on Life with Esther Atwell – Episode 55
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Grey Dynamics Podcast! Today we are talking to Esther Atwell, a former linguist and collection manager who spent over a decade at ...
Former 22 SAS & 14 Int Operator Michael Hawkes on his Illustrious Career
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Grey Dynamics Podcast! This week we are talking to Michael Hawkes, a former 22 Special Air Service operator. Michael spent twenty ...
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2022) an Intelligence Perspective - Episode 53
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Grey Dynamics podcast. This week we are discussing Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 (2022) in all its action packed Hollywood glory. ...
Crypto Currency Intelligence with Keven Hendricks - Episode 52
17 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Grey Dynamics Podcast! This week we are talking to Keven Hendricks, an expert and pioneer in Crypto and Dark Web investigations. K...
Director of MENA Analytica Dr Andreas Krieg on Strategic Weaponization of Narratives
04 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Grey Dynamics Podcast! This week we are talking to Dr Andreas Krieg, director of MENA Analytica and associate professor at King's ...
Sibylline Head of Global Intelligence Gareth Westwood on Intelligence Management - Episode 50
19 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Grey Dynamics Podcast! This week we are talking again to Gareth Westwood, Sibylline's head of global intelligence. Gareth is a hig...
Editor's Note 02: Building Self Reliance and Musings About Somalia
12 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Grey Dynamics podcast. This week we are doing another editor's note. I discussed some updates concerning the course, the new ...
German Military Intelligence Officer and Trainer Ole Donner on Intelligence Education - Episode 49
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Grey Dynamics Podcast! Today we are talking to Ole Donner. Ole is a former German Bundeswehr Officer and analyst. He spent time hi...
Senior CIA Ops Officer John Atwell on Culture Change, Working with Five Eyes and Career Advice - Episode 48
22 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Grey Dynamics Podcast! Today, we are talking to John Atwell. John spent over twenty-three years of experience in operational and a...
DIA Counterintelligence Officer and Scholar on the FSB with Kevin P. Riehle - Episode 47
15 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Grey Dynamics Podcast! Today, we are talking to Kevin Riehle. Kevin has thirty years of experience in the US intelligence communit...
Editor's Note 01: Intelligence School News, Next Guests and Reading List
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Grey Dynamics podcast. Today, we are trying something new! This is the first episode of Editor's Notes, where we keep you updated ...
Influence and Interference: Decoding Politics and Power with Drew Biemer - Episode 46
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Grey Dynamics podcast! Today we have Drew Biemer back with us again. Drew is a strategic management and communications professiona...
From Unconventional Warfare to Hybrid Warfare with former SF Operator Curtis Fox - Episode 45
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Grey Dynamics Podcast! Today, we are talking to Curtis Fox, former Green Beret, author, graduate of Georgetown University and curr...
Electronic Warfare, SIGINT and Corporate Intelligence with Michael Blicher Soerensen
12 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Grey Dynamics Podcast! This week we are talking to Michael Blicher Soerensen. Michael is a veteran of the Danish army, specialisin...
From the Defence Human Intelligence Unit to Recruitment with Mack - Episode 43
22 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Grey Dynamics Podcast! This week, we are talking to Mack! Mack is a former British Army Infantryman and Team Leader. He then went ...
What do Humanitarian NGOs and the Private Sector want from Intelligence? With E. - Episode 42
15 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Grey Dynamics podcast! This week, we are talking to a risk management expert in the humanitarian sector. E. has previously worked ...
Special Boat Service, Afghanistan and Close Protection with Pasha Munro
08 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Grey Dynamics podcast for season 3! We're kicking things off with a fascinating guest today, Pasha Munro. Pasha served as a Royal ...
Episode 39: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (2019) an Intelligence Perspective
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We're back to discuss the 2019 reboot of Call of Duty's Modern Warfare series! In this episode we'll be talking about the inspirations for the campaig...
Grey Dynamics Intelligence School: The Origins, Structure, and Vision for the Future
14 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Grey Dynamics Intelligence School (GDIS). In this special podcast, we provide an all-encompassing look at our unique approach to intell...
Episode 38: Career Advice from Intelligence Professionals
07 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are rounding up the best advice we have had so far in season 2 of the podcast! Advice from professionals from across the industry, whether it...
Episode 37: Information Insurgencies, Energy Security and Great Power Competition with Drew Biemer
23 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I spoke to Drew Biemer, a strategic management, and communications professional with over two decades of experience in governmental, public, an...
Episode 36: Warzone Extraction, China vs Taiwan and Project Dynamo with Bryan Stern
16 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I spoke to Bryan Stern, who has 25 years of service focused on intelligence and special operations with the US. He specializes in counter-terro...
Episode 35: Australian Intelligence, Demystifying HUMINT and Mental Health with D.
09 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today I spoke to D., a former Military Intelligence operator from Australia. He has also worked in law enforcement and is currently doing contracted w...
Episode 34: Canadian Intelligence, the ICC and Career Development with Kelly Wong
02 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today I spoke to Kelly Wong, a security analyst in the Canadian Senate. She has previously worked for multiple private intelligence firms and has inte...
Episode 33: ISKP, Taliban Response and Violent Non-State Actors with Lucas Webber
12 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today I spoke with Lucas Webber, co-founder of Militant Wire, an organization focused on providing independent analysis of militant activity and armed...
Episode 32: Intelligence Tradecraft Week, Tools, Tips and Tricks
05 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It is Intelligence Tradecraft Week here at Grey Dynamics, so for this week's episode we thought we'd round up the tools and tricks used by practitione...
Episode 31: Russian Private Military Contractors in Ukraine with Alec Bertina
28 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week I spoke to Alec Bertina, a non-traditional security actor researcher, specialising on Russia security affairs. In this episode, we discussed...
Episode 30: Finland in NATO, UGVs and ChatGPT for Intelligence Analysts with Marcel Plichta
07 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week I caught up again with Marcel Plichta. Marcel is a member of the Grey Dynamics team, he is also a PhD candidate at St. Andrews and an Ex-DIA...
Episode 29: Arms Tracking, Drone Supply Chains and Blow Back with Jonah Leff
31 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today I spoke with Jonah Leff, the director of operations at Conflict Armament Research (CAR). He has extensive experience investigating sanctions vio...
Episode 28: Drone Threat Intelligence, 3D Printing and Dark Networks with Mike Monnik
24 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today I spoke with Mike Monnik, CEO of DroneSec. They focus on drone threat intelligence, documenting the latest developments in the use of drones by ...
Episode 27: AI Arms Race, Drone Warfare and Cognitive Enhancement with Paul Scharre
18 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today I spoke with Paul Scharre, the vice president and director of studies at the Center for New American Security (CNAS). Previously he has worked f...
Episode 26: OSINT and SOCMINT for Threat Intelligence with Jordan Ponath
10 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today I spoke with Jordan Ponath, senior intelligence analyst at Lockheed Martin, ex-US Marine, and self-described 'data geek'. Jordan leads a team co...
Episode 25: News in the Age of Social Media with The Rage X
03 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today I spoke with The Rage X again, now going by his real name, Carlos. He has been closely following breaking news on conflicts since the second Nag...
Episode 24: Sahel Security Week, French Exodus & Wagner COIN Efforts with Menastream
24 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we spoke with Héni Nsaibia, the man behind Menastream. Héni is among the most knowledgeable people online regarding the Sahel, particularly in...
Episode 23: ChatGPT, The Intelligence Community & Career Advice with Mike Evans
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today I spoke with Mike Evans, head of intelligence at Securitas. Mike has been working in the private intelligence sector for nearly a decade, now le...
Episode 22: Wagner PMC, Spy Balloons & Spearfishing with Marcel Plichta
10 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week I caught up with Marcel Plichta. He is a PhD candidate at St. Andrews, Ex-DIA Analyst and a colleague. We discussed the details of the upcom...
Episode 21: GEOINT, OSINT & Facing Vicarious Trauma with Benjamin Strick
03 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week I spoke to Benjamin Strick, director of investigations at the Centre for Information Resilience. He leads teams using open source intelligen...
Episode 20: OSINT, Military Career Transition & Language Skills with Skip Schiphorst
27 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back for season two of the Grey Dynamics Podcast! We're kicking things off by talking to Chinese and Arabic OSINT trainer, Skip Schiphorst. Sk...
Episode 19: Call of Duty Modern Warfare, an Intelligence Perspective (Pt. 3)
06 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Part 3 of our series analyzing the Call of Duty series from an intelligence perspective. In this episode we look at 2011's Call of Duty Modern Warfare...
Episode 18: Call of Duty Modern Warfare, an Intelligence Perspective (Pt. 2)
30 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Part 2 of our series analysing the Call of Duty series from an intelligence perspective. This episode we look at 2009's Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2....
Episode 17: Call of Duty 4 – Modern Warfare, an Intelligence perspective
23 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When we're not with family, some of us at Grey Dynamics are spending the holiday break playing the new Modern Warfare! As a bonus for the holidays, we...
Episode 16: Covert Action, The Royals, Coups & Espionage with Rory Cormac
16 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today I spoke with Rory Cormac, an international relations lecturer at the University of Nottingham. He specialises in UK covert action and has writte...
Episode 15: Expert advice for getting into intelligence
10 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today I thought we would round up some of the best advice from our guests so far on the podcast. If you would like to check out further advice, here i...
Episode 14: Tsunami Torpedoes, Ukrainian USVs & Narco Subs with HI Sutton
25 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today I spoke with HI Sutton a.k.a Covert Shores. He writes about the changing world of underwater and seabed warfare, covering secretive and unusual ...
Episode 13: WW3 Averted, Wagner in Mali and Reality TV With Marcel Plichta
18 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today I spoke with Marcel Plichta! He is at the moment doing his PhD at St. Andrews. And before that, he was an intelligence analyst for the DIA, whic...
Episode 12: Update on the Caucasus and the Future of Journalism With Mike Godwin
04 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today I spoke with Mike Godwin! Mike is a freelance journalist who focuses on defence and security matters in Eastern Europe and the caucuses as well ...
Episode 11: SOCMINT, OSINT and Censorship with RageX
28 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today I spoke with RageX! he collects, processes and processes before turning that into analysis 2.0. He focuses on Social Media intelligence (SOCMINT...
Episode 10: Selling Terror Online and Information Warfare with Anna Kruglova
21 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today I spoke with Anna Kruglova! Anna is a Lecturer of Terrorism Studies and a Programme leader for MA Terrorism and Security at the School of A...
Episode 9: Drones, Robotics, AI and Hybrid Warfare in Ukraine with Samuel Bendett
07 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thank you for joining the Great Dynamics Podcast, today I spoke with Samuel Bendett! Samuel is an advisor with the CNA Strategy, Policy, Plan, an...
Episode 8: Corporate Intelligence, Global Risk and OSINT Tips with Gareth Westwood
30 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Grey Dynamics Podcast, I spoke with Gareth Westwood. Garrett is an 11 year veteran of the intelligence community in the uk. He ...
Episode 7: Intelligence Led Policing, OSINT and Facing PTSD With Julie Nel
23 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Grey Dynamics Podcast, I spoke with my old mentor partner and friend Julie Nel! Julie is an experienced senior leader with...
Episode 6: Humanitarian work, Exploration and the Art of Storytelling with Dave Luke
16 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I sat down with my friend and former British Army engineer, paratrooper turned humanitarian, adventurer, filmmaker and entrepreneur D...
Episode 5: Illicit Nuclear Technology Procurement and Dark Networks With Jack Margolin
02 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thank you for joining the Grey Dynamics podcast. We have a very special guest, Jack Margolin! Jack is the program director of the Conflict-Affected St...
Episode 4: Punxsutawney Phil and FBI Insider Threat Detection With Kyle Cunliffe
26 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everybody! Thank you for joining the Grey Dynamics Podcast. I'm your host Ahmed Hassan. We spoke with Kyle Cunliffe. Kyle is a lecturer at Salfo...
Episode 3: Former DIA intelligence Analyst Marcel Plichta
12 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Marcel is at the moment doing his PhD at St. Andrews. And before that, he was an intelligence analyst for the DIA, which stands for Defence Intelligen...
Episode 2: Former Military Intelligence Analyst Alcon S2
05 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we spoke with former military intelligence analyst and New Zealand native Alcon S2. We talked about the role of OSINT in social media discourse ...
Episode 1: Interview with former CIA Officer, Jason L.
29 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thank you for joining the Grey Dynamics podcast today! We have a very illustrious guest, Jason L. Jason served as a Marine for 12 years. After th...
Trailer Grey Dynamics Podcast
25 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Grey dynamics podcast offers insight into the often murky and hidden world of intelligence. Brought to you by current and former intelligence prac...