The Double Agents Press Centre
Welcome to The Double Agents' Press Centre, a hub where journalists can access comment, expert opinion, and thought-leadership from our clients. It includes downloadable audio clips, thought-leadership articles, and responses to breaking stories. It spans the arts and entertainment, publishing, broadcasting, business, activism, wellness, education, entrepreneurship, and social commentary – reflecting the diverse experience and voices across our Roster. We work in partnership with Belters News and NewsX to distribute client comment and media-ready content to national and international outlets.
Breaking Comment & Thought-Leadership
After us, the octopus? Why evolution may favour a very different kind of intelligence
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Oxford biologist Professor Tim Coulson explores who — or what — might inherit the Earth if humans go extinct. His surprising answer? Octopuses.
How vet schools got captured by the pet food industry
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Dr Tom Lonsdale calls for urgent reform to veterinary education — and explains how a curriculum built around processed food and corporate ties is failing future vets.
How ultra-processed pet food became a silent animal health crisis
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Whistleblower vet Dr Tom Lonsdale outlines how processed pet food harms animals — and why industry resistance is putting pets at risk.
Why modern games can’t match the classics — and how to fix it
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Veteran game designer Oleksiy Savchenko argues that today’s AAA games have lost the magic of the classics — and explains how to bring it back.
How ‘As I said…’ became Britain’s favourite way to start a fight
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Bestselling author RR Haywood explores the rise of the passive-aggressive phrase taking over British life — and why we’re too polite to say what we mean.
The hidden history of the vibrator — and what it says about us
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Former high-class escort and sex industry expert Elizabeth G. explores the strange, subversive history of the vibrator — and why its story reveals more about gender, power, and pleasure than we think.
How I stopped being a ‘spotlight sufferer’ — and learned to let go
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Bestselling romance author Liv Arnold reflects on the mental health toll of always being ‘on’ — and what helped her stop performing and start healing.
How to lead with calm — even when things get chaotic
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Former Hare Krishna monk Andrew Horn shares five leadership techniques to help stressed professionals stay calm, clear, and focused — even under pressure.
What Rome taught me about travelling more sustainably
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Travel writer Emma Strandberg explains how Rome is becoming a global model for sustainable tourism — and what travellers can learn from the locals.
Why gaming education needs levelling up — fast
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Oleksiy Savchenko argues that outdated gaming degrees are failing today’s developers — and offers a roadmap for change.
Could Greenland be the next front in the Arctic Cold War?
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Dr Linda Parker warns that Greenland may become the next Arctic battleground — especially if US geopolitical ambitions shift after the election.
Why game development degrees must evolve — or be left behind
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Gaming industry expert Oleksiy Savchenko makes the case for reinventing game design degrees — and explains why today’s graduates need more than just coding skills.
What ancient civilisations taught us about science fiction
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Omara Williams explores how ancient civilisations continue to shape sci-fi — from alien mythology to space empire aesthetics.
How to ski Switzerland’s most exclusive resort on a shoestring
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Oggy Boytchev reveals how to enjoy the slopes of St Moritz without breaking the bank — from budget lifts to secret snow routes.
Why ditching diversity quotas could actually improve equity at work
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Workplace bias expert Buki Mosaku argues that scrapping diversity quotas might just make workplaces fairer — and calls for a shift from optics to outcome.
Are ultra-processed pet foods killing our animals?
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Dr Tom Lonsdale presents new data suggesting kibble may be linked to one in 25 pet deaths — and calls for urgent transparency in the pet food industry.
Why first contact could mirror our worst instincts — not our best
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Tim Coulson argues that aliens probably exist — and that’s precisely why we should be worried.
The myth of righteous conquest — and how it shapes modern America
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Elizabeth G. explains why current equality laws fail sex workers — and calls for urgent legal reform that protects rights without shame.
How to become a sales guru — without becoming a stereotype
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Andrew Horn shares five high-impact techniques for sales success — and why most people misunderstand what makes a great closer.
Why the Equality Act must include sex workers — and what that means for real progress
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Elizabeth G. explains why current equality laws fail sex workers — and calls for urgent legal reform that protects rights without shame.
The anti-ageing trick no one talks about — and why it works
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Travel writer Emma Strandberg shares the surprising beauty tip that’s free, effective, and backed by science — and explains how slowing down may be the secret to ageing well.
Six romance-novel-approved ways to spice up your Valentine’s Day
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Bestselling adult romance author Liv Arnold delivers a cheeky countdown of spicy date-night ideas — inspired by her romance novels and real-life readers — just in time for Valentine’s Day.
Why Darby Maguire might be Australia’s next great running legend
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Mind coach Stephen Simpson introduces rising Australian star Darby Maguire — and explores how elite mindset and cultural pride are fuelling the next generation of long-distance champions.
Why Gaza reveals more about America than the Middle East
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Mike Bedenbaugh unpacks how America’s support for Israel is shaped by conquest culture — and why Gaza has become a lightning rod for deeper ideological divides.
How Trump won twice — and what the South has to do with it
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Mike Bedenbaugh explores how Donald Trump’s return is rooted in Southern identity — and why Europe must understand the regional forces driving America’s political shifts.
What Grenfell taught us — and why fire safety needs a culture shift, not just new rules
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Dr Stephen Simpson interviews Jon Hall QFSM, former Chief Fire Officer and UK government resilience adviser, on what went wrong at Grenfell — and how safety leadership must change to prevent the next disaster.
What elite traders do differently — and how mindset separates winners from losers
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Mind coach Dr Stephen Simpson interviews IG’s Chief Market Analyst Chris Beauchamp about the psychology of trading — and why mastering your emotions matters more than market forecasts.
Why 5ive singer Scott Robinson and DJ Chris Brooks are breaking the silence around men’s mental health
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Mind coach Dr Stephen Simpson speaks with podcast duo Scott Robinson and Chris Brooks about mental health, masculinity, and why more men need to talk before it’s too late.
Why the melting Northwest Passage could spark a new Cold War
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Polar historian Dr Linda Parker examines the future of the Northwest Passage — and warns that what looks like an economic opportunity could become an environmental and geopolitical crisis.
Why one vet spent £1 million fighting the pet food industry — and what he discovered
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Veterinary surgeon Dr. Tom Lonsdale reflects on 30 years of campaigning against ultra-processed pet food — and why, at 75, he has no plans to stop. A powerful personal account of science, industry resistance, and canine health.
Inside the mind of a poker champion — what elite performance really looks like
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Internationally acclaimed mind coach Stephen Simpson sits down with one of Britain’s most successful professional poker players to explore risk, reputation, and the psychology of staying cool when the stakes are sky-high.
Where to see the next total solar eclipses — and how to make the most of them
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Award-winning sci-fi author and keen astronomer Omara Williams blends science, travel, and stargazing to offer expert tips on where and how to witness the world’s most awe-inspiring eclipses over the next decade — and why it’s worth the trip.
How UK workplaces can embrace Diwali without tokenism or breaking the bank
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Former Hare Krishna monk Andrew Horn shares five creative, low-cost ways UK employers can acknowledge Diwali in the workplace — from decorations to cultural talks — and explains why inclusion matters more than ever.
Why we need more data on pet diets — and what it could reveal about processed food
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Veterinary whistleblower Dr. Tom Lonsdale calls for urgent, independent research into processed pet food. Based on decades of clinical experience, he argues that raw meaty bone diets work — and that data could be the key to reforming industry standards.
Why it’s time to take Clarkson and May seriously as modern polar storytellers
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Polar historian Dr Linda Parker argues that former Top Gear presenters Jeremy Clarkson and James May deserve more credit as Arctic explorers — and that it’s time to rethink what modern exploration really looks like in an era of climate change.
Why Colombia is fast becoming South America’s next eco-tourism hotspot
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Ex-BBC journalist Oggy Boytchev travels deep into Colombia’s wildest landscapes to uncover the country’s transformation into an eco-tourism destination — and the dangers that still linger beneath the surface.
How Indigenous storytelling is helping a new generation of Hawaiians heal from trauma
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Native Hawaiian author Dorimalia Waiau shares the emotional and spiritual journey that shaped her Be Manaful series of Young Adult novels. Blending personal experience with Hawaiian mythology, she offers an empowering message about healing from trauma and reclaiming cultural identity..
Why frontline riot policing deserves more respect — from someone who’s been there
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When the riot starts, you don’t get a script. Bestselling author and former police officer RR Haywood recalls what it’s really like to be on the frontline — and why public order policing deserves more respect than it gets.
10 Simple Ways to Bring Mindfulness into Your Working Day
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Former Hare Krishna monk Andrew Horn shares 10 mindfulness techniques — backed by neuroscience and spiritual tradition — to help employees manage stress, improve focus, and enhance wellbeing at work. A practical guide with a deeply personal edge.
Why modern conscription won’t work — and could weaken the British Army
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You can’t build a strong army with unwilling recruits. Ex-Tank Commander Matthew Baldwin argues that forcing today’s youth into military service would backfire — socially, logistically, and tactically. A no-nonsense critique of conscription in the age of comfort, tech dependence, and low resilience.
Why Berlin is one of Europe’s best cities for wild swimming and open-water adventure
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Yes, you can swim in Berlin — and it’s glorious. From the deep waters of Wannsee to the forest-fringed calm of Krumme Lanke, endurance swimmer Ben Hooper reveals Berlin’s top wild swimming spots — plus where to eat, what to see, and how to soak up the city once you’ve towelled off.
Why biblical contradictions still matter — and what they reveal about early Christianity
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Forget theory — show your skills. Veteran game developer Aleksey Savchenko shares hard-earned advice for aspiring games professionals. From building projects in your bedroom to finding your niche through doing, this pitch debunks the degree myth and champions hands-on, creative learning.
How to get hired in the games industry without a degree (from someone who’s done it)
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Forget theory — show your skills. Veteran game developer Aleksey Savchenko shares hard-earned advice for aspiring games professionals. From building projects in your bedroom to finding your niche through doing, this pitch debunks the degree myth and champions hands-on, creative learning.
How one broadcaster used biohacking to rebuild his health and find purpose
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When mainstream medicine failed, he hacked his way back. After a mysterious illness forced him off air, former Sky Sports presenter Tony Wrighton turned to biohacking. From fasting and breathwork to sleep and cold exposure, this article charts his return to health — and the habits he’s helping others adopt.
What Leonardo da Vinci’s paintings may reveal about an alternative Christian history
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Was Da Vinci trying to tell us something? Filmmaker and biblical historian Julian Doyle examines hidden hand gestures and cryptic symbolism across Da Vinci’s works, suggesting the Renaissance master may have been part of a suppressed tradition that venerated John the Baptist over Jesus.
Why veteran developers are leaving the gaming industry — and what it means for game quality
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Are we witnessing the death of classic game design? Aleksey Savchenko explains why seasoned developers are walking away from big studios — and how short-term thinking, broken pipelines, and creative burnout are harming games. A critical, insider look at the state of the modern gaming industry.
How authors are navigating AI, legacy, and the rise of posthumous voice cloning
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Can AI narrate your legacy? RR Haywood explores the strange new world of posthumous voice cloning, arguing that legacy matters — but only if the work stays untouched. With humour and sharp insight, he unpacks the creative limits of AI and what it means for the future of authorship.
What makes the 24 Hours of Le Mans one of motorsport’s most unforgettable events
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A race you feel, not just watch: Motoring journalist Mark G. Whitchurch captures the chaos, camaraderie and sheer spectacle of Le Mans 2025. From Ferrari’s title defence to 3am trackside moments, this piece dives into why the world’s greatest endurance race still captures the hearts of fans.
A beginner’s guide to spring stargazing and navigating the night sky
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The stars are easier to spot than you think.
Author and amateur astronomer Omara Williams shares how to find Orion, Gemini, Taurus and more — no telescope required. A clear, accessible guide for newcomers, complete with seasonal tips and mythological backstories to bring the spring sky to life.
