#342. Mi5 Spy Breaks Silence on Britain’s Secret War on Terror - Mike Bates
From Dodge Woodall Network by Dodge Woodall
May 27, 2026 · 1h 9m
About this episode
Mike Bates shares his experiences from two decades in Britain's counter-terror operations, discussing the psychological impact and personal challenges he faced.
Mike Bates opens up about two decades spent on the frontline of Britain’s counter-terror operations - from the aftermath of 7/7 and the Manchester Arena bombing to covert surveillance, terror networks, and life inside one of the country’s most secretive worlds. Living a double life, Mike reflects on the pressure of stopping attacks before they happened, the psychological toll of the job, and the brutal realities he witnessed during the war on terror. But behind the mission was a man battling trauma, identity, and loss. Mike speaks openly about nearly losing his son, leaving the world that defined him, rowing solo across the Atlantic for charity, and the legal battle surrounding the release of his book. It’s a powerful look at service, resilience, sacrifice, and the cost of living in the shadows. This is the eventful life of Mr Mike Bates. All Enquiries - Hello@DodgeWoodall.com Website: DodgeWoodall.com YouTube: Dodge Woodall Facebook: Dodge Woodall Instagram: @Dodge.Woodall TikTok: @DodgeWoodall LinkedIn: Dodge Woodall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
People in this episode
Host: Dodge Woodall
Guest: Mike Bates
Topics covered
- counter-terrorism
- psychological toll
- personal sacrifice
- covert operations
- identity
- trauma
Keywords
- counter-terrorism
- MI5
- psychological toll
- covert surveillance
- terror networks
- personal sacrifice
- trauma
- identity
- charity
- book release
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Britain, Acast
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