Reviews
The best podcast out there on national security issues.
FightJihadist0311 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 01/15/24
Content is always great but sadly some guest’s audio is terrible, and hard to understand when unable to really focus on it.
comradeTux via Apple Podcasts · Germany · 06/01/23
An excellent show that gives a unbiased look at our national security apparatus and the effects of foreign policy decisions wether right or wrong. And most importantly for me another source to learn new things about a topic I’ve always found interesting, not to mention the sharing of resources to...Read full review »
TeammWrKcApo420 via Apple Podcasts · Canada · 10/05/21
This show is a rare find. It’s intelligent, fair and informative. It’s a text book example of focusing on the signal, not the noise. It would serve this country well if cable news could come anywhere close to the level of discourse this program consistently offers. Episode with Alon Pinkas is...Read full review »
JohnC5893 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 01/23/21
Hopefully there’s more episodes of this great intelligence podcast. They were heavily producing counterintelligence episodes in 2020 after a few years layoff. Hopefully there’s more episodes coming in 2021.
Steamerbash via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 01/15/21
My arm chair is getting boring, please make more episodes
northwest supercaster via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 12/01/20
This podcast had great guests and great interviews in the past. hope this comes back even if it’s just quarterly or something. Really informative and interesting and timely topics. Need more like this! I listened before and am so happy this has come back. Eager to share with younger people I...Read full review »
Klaatu V. Nectarine via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 09/11/20
My first episode (Obey) gave me, a civilian, considerable pause, when the guest compared how her children come to her to chat/negotiate a later curfew with a soldier who might want to chat/negotiate the use of helicopters and going in without unit identification unidentified to quell protests in...Read full review »
dickeyville via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 09/03/20
I didn’t realize how much I appreciated this show until it disappeared. John and the excellent guests he routinely manages to get provide thoughtful, knowledgable, and sober analysis of current events. I’m grateful to have this show back.
casketcrew via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 07/25/20
Very good analysis on current events in our very chaotic and challenging world. Thanks for enhancing my situational awareness! Keep on charging y’all!
Grunt Squid via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 07/24/20
Great podcast with high quality host and content. Thank you
Aamion via Apple Podcasts · Australia · 07/22/20
Had been an avid listener; discovered the show just before the last episode dropped prior to the sabbatical. As a 30-year veteran and the US natsec community now living in Australia went back and listened to everything and loved it - lots of Australia connection and great interviews. This new...Read full review »
67342a via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 07/19/20
Didn’t like the host constantly interjecting. Please let the guest talk. Became collaboration, rather than independent opinions.
Rex-21 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 10/18/19
Be warned that this host and all his cherry picked guests are ANTI-TRUMP “collusion delusion” maniacs. Every episode seems to be banishing the POTUS with a snarky, condescending liberal view on everything he stands for. #MAGA #NOCOLLUSION #READTHEREPORT 🇺🇸
Poseidon0311 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 04/23/19
Unlike so many other shows that I hear I have yet to see a political bent only very good information
Indy Film Wisconsin via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 10/02/18
It’s been close to 3 months with no update. Hope all is well. I really enjoy your work! Updates?
Bundyboyz via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/17/18
Informative podcast. There isn’t another podcast out there like this. Well produced and interesting. The host has a hypnotic voice. I like the interviews - experts in the field add perspective. Great podcast. Make more please !
katandbrandon via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 07/23/18
Absolutely enjoy your podcasts Please keep them coming Cheers mate
Stoker413 via Apple Podcasts · Australia · 12/27/17
Great podcast for IR and security studies students interest in the intelligence community
Mcb2491 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 12/14/17
Really wide range of issues covered in some depth and at a good pace. From crypto currencies to lock picking, I was surprised by how easily John and his episode guest brought me in. This podcast is an easy subscribe. I’m pretty happy when each episode drops.
rstrader via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 12/14/17
I always learn something from John and his guests. Fantastic podcast.
AdJMat via Apple Podcasts · Canada · 12/11/17
I have been listening to Covert Contact for the last 10 months and have always been engaged and interested in all the topics and guest speakers he brings onto the show. So much variety and array of topics covered. Brilliant Podcast, needs to be more like them.
Listen_pc via Apple Podcasts · Australia · 11/27/17
John’s thoughtful analysis and his expert guests make this podcast entertaining and educational. It is accessible for anyone from security professionals to laypeople who want to know a little more about the world.
SwaggySheepdog via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 11/26/17
I feel like the podcast is a good dialogue podcast that is easy to get into with getting bogged down in jargon. 5 stars
Pr0se81 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 10/18/17
Very insightful
George_Smiley89 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 09/20/17
Covert contact has been the best podcast on the topics of foreign policy, intelligence, terrorism. With guests from within the field and information technology experts John's interviews help the audience digest complex topics.Read full review »
JoeBob81 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 09/13/17
John Little's Podcast brings critical analysis together with some of the best subject matter experts in the arena. The topics are timely and the discussions are professional. Far and away my favorite national security / intelligence / foreign policy-related Podcast.Read full review »
DiplomaticM3 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 09/07/17
Helps me learn about the different components involved in international affairs
IdiotOakTree via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 09/05/17
Big fan of John Little. The podcast and the guests John has on are knowledgeable and engaging. Always look forward to each new episode.
RobD08 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 09/04/17
Amazing insight into a world that is hidden for most of us. Great host and good guest.
Pedrizzlenizzle via Apple Podcasts · Norway · 08/15/17
Very little wasted time in this pod, for professionals and academics looking for non-political insight into the way the gears of global conflict grind.
Shane Dingman via Apple Podcasts · Canada · 07/08/17
John Little's thoughtful and innovative podcast about international security, information security, technology, overt and covert warfare, counter-terrorism and a myriad of other highly topics is absolutely unmissable. John has conversations on both topical issues and longer-term strategic...Read full review »
Luc D. via Apple Podcasts · Luxembourg · 06/26/17
Love the pod! Great and intelligent commentary on what is going, on and not getting covered. I really appreciate it every week.
Sean Bain via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 06/19/17
Excellent ~~ informative, balanced Broad spectrum ~~ good host
Belshaw49 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 06/12/17
Always even-handed, covers a wide variety of topics, and includes a diversity of guests that give me a great respect for our security professionals. Analytical and accessible, the best of both worlds.
machtcafe via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 06/06/17
Fantastic analyses on a variety of subjects impacting security.
Iakovos Balassi via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 05/30/17
One of my favorite Intelligence-related podcasts. The creator is considered and well-spoken, and has interesting guests with informative backgrounds. Highly recommend for accurate "intel" aka information.Read full review »
anableps via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 05/30/17
This is one of THE (and I don't use all caps lightly) podcasts you need to—and must—be listening to to have a more nuanced and multifaceted understanding of some the most salient geopolitical and national security issues facing us now. If you know anything about anything, then you know this...Read full review »
ajonesfrommem via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 05/26/17
John W. Little and his expert guests provide level-headed and informed analysis of the intelligience services, foreign policy, and military commitments. I highly recommend this podcast to anyone trying to understand our complex, dangerous world.
Dancwart via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 05/06/17
This podcast offers excellent analyses and insights from the host and a diverse range of guests. The topics are wide ranging and relevant. The style is engaging. Highly recommended!
TBr00ks via Apple Podcasts · Australia · 05/05/17
I missed this podcast terribly in the last few months as John Little took a break of four months. We need his and his guests' analyses now more than ever. I'm a student of IR and have gained a far deeper understanding of international dynamics by listening to John's conversations...Read full review »
Mega chode via Apple Podcasts · Australia · 03/26/17
This is a great podcast to stay informed on issues of US national security.
Sean11223345 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 03/22/17
Very interesting and informative!
Lorus77 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 03/12/17
One of the few covering these topics. Insightful, and informative information w/ relevant guests. Bias isn't overbearing but could be betterRead full review »
LibertyRagRdr via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 03/06/17
This podcast is one of my favorites. I rarely write reviews but this one deserves it. The guests are great; the topics are informative; the host is professional and thoughtful. Please keep them coming.
AJ PETER via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 03/05/17
John Little is an excellent interviewer, and well-paired with former counterintelligence analyst (?) William Tucker. Tucker spoke authoritatively, and was very good at getting back on-message when either wandered. I'm an interested bystander in the tug-of-war between the Trump Administration...Read full review »
Standards Geek via Apple Podcasts · Japan · 02/27/17
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