James Bond Radio: 007 News, Reviews & Interviews!

Merry Christmas Bond fans!

It’s time for the 6th annual Big James Bond Boxing Day Bonanza Quiz. We have 100 fiendishly challenging questions to put you to the test.

Unlike previous years, this time Tom will be joined by 3 brave listeners who'll be battling it out to be crowned the 2019 Bond Mastermind Quiz Champion.

How big is your Bondian brain? Take the 2019 Big Bond Boxing Day Quiz challenge and find out!

Direct download: JBR172-The-Big-James-Bond-Boxing-Day-Mastermind-Quiz-2019.mp3
Category:TV/Film -- posted at: 12:27am UTC

James Bond Radio is back with one of the most memorable Bond villains ever.

That’s right, we're talking Licence To Kill with Robert Davi. We hear him go deep on his time preparing for the role of Franz Sanchez. We hear about his nights on the town with Timothy Dalton, how Frank Sinatra himself put in a good word for him with Cubby, and much more.

Don't miss this week's episode of James Bond Radio.

Robert regularly tours with his tribute to the songs of Frank Sinatra and the American Songbook. Dates are coming up in New York, Los Angeles and around the world.

Find out more and book your tickets HERE before it’s too late!

JBR would like to thank our 'other' man in LA, Matthew Chernov for making this happen. To hear Matthew interview Robert's Licence To Kill co-star, Grand L. Bush, click here.

Direct download: JBR171-Robert-Davi-Interview.mp3
Category:TV/Film -- posted at: 12:30am UTC

Who's it going to be?

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Category:TV/Film -- posted at: 12:00pm UTC

It's time to visit outer space on this week's The Music of Bond.

John Barry returns after Marvin Hamlisch's, The Spy Who Loved Me score to take the reigns on Moonraker. As a film it's often the butt of a joke or two, but what of the score?

Tune in for discussion on the history of the music, a look behind the scenes and a track by track discussion of the original Moonraker soundtrack release.

Direct download: TMOB022-Moonraker-Soundtrack-Review.mp3
Category:TV/Film -- posted at: 12:30am UTC

It's that time again. The 007 rollercoaster has begun and the JBR family are all aboard. After today's trailer reveal, 00s Sears, Williams, Dobson and Gale discuss all things No Time To Die with a frame by frame review.

Direct download: JBR-NTTD-Trailer-Emergency-Podcast.mp3
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This week we're joined by author, Mark Edlitz, the man behind the new book 'The Many Lives of James Bond.'

Lots of people love James Bond. But how many have actually been Bond? The Many Lives of James Bond offers the largest ever collection of original interviews with actors who have played Bond in different media, as well as in-depth interviews with many of the diverse artists who have contributed their talents to the making of James Bond movies, television shows, novels, radio dramas, comic books, and video games.

These wide-ranging interviews provide a behind-the-scenes look at the artists' goals, the challenges they faced, and how they met them This book is also the first to examine the Bond character through eyes of the artists who interpret him. As the author talked with these creative people, a through line emerged. It involves a series of related fundamental questions about Bond that artists must reckon with when interpreting Bond.

Who is James Bond and what, if anything, beyond successfully completing a mission does he really want? What drives him? Why did he become an agent? What is the nature of his inner-life? Would he be capable of a satisfying life away from high-octane adventure and danger?

These questions challenge and inspire the creators to pull back the curtain on a deliberately opaque figure in an attempt to explore and analyze Bond's interior life and thought processes, and how the Bond actors have interpreted the role.

Direct download: JBR169-The-Many-Lives-Of-James-Bond-Mark-Edlitz.mp3
Category:TV/Film -- posted at: 12:30am UTC

In the second part of our Secret Cinema review, Tom is joined by two brothers from Langley - Being James Bond's, Joe Darlington, and David Zaritsky from The Bond Experience. Find out about Tom and David's encounter at the poker table with Le Chiffre. Discover how Joe got caught in the crossfire when Felix Leiter ended up in a gun fight, and much more in this episode of James Bond Radio.

Direct download: JBR168-Secret-Cinema-Casino-Royale-Review-Part-2.mp3
Category:TV/Film -- posted at: 1:00am UTC

00s Sears, Dobson and Gale return to talk about their adventures had inside this summer's Casino Royale Secret Cinema. In the first of a double bill episode, you'll hear tales of Brian smooth talking his way into the VIP lounge. You'll discover what happened to Dan after receiving a secret message in a phone booth. And, you'll learn how Vesper's tragic end was all Tom's fault. 

Don't miss this week's episode of James Bond Radio.

Direct download: JBR167-Secret-Cinema-Casino-Royale-Review.mp3
Category:TV/Film -- posted at: 12:30am UTC

This week, we're joined by John Richardson, the Oscar-winning special effects supervisor and designer, who has been involved in over 100 movies, including nine James Bond films. Not only that, he's also been involved in a whole host of cinema classics including Aliens, Superman, The Omen, all eight Harry Potter films, and many, many more.

With over five decades of moviemaking under his belt, John recently released his book which lifts the lid on his fascinating career called: Making Movie Magic.

Direct download: JBR166-Making-Movie-Magic-John-Richardson-Interview.mp3
Category:TV/Film -- posted at: 12:30am UTC

For the latest episode of The Comics of Bond, Jack Lugo interviews writer Van Jensen.

We talk about Dynamite Comics' Live & Let Die adaptation, we find out Van’s answers to the 007 quickfire questions, and learn all about his work on the Bond comics.

Direct download: The-Comics-of-Bond-Van-Jensen-Live-26-Let-Die.mp3
Category:TV/Film -- posted at: 12:30am UTC

The Music of Bond returns this week with Tom and JW exploring No Time To Die’s composer, Dan Romer.

We look at Dan’s history in the business, and listen to some of his previous efforts from Cary Fukunaga’s, 'Maniac' to his work on 'FarCry 5.'

Direct download: TMOB021-Dan-Romer-No-Time-To-Die.mp3
Category:TV/Film -- posted at: 12:30am UTC

Dan Gale returns this week with special guest, Richard Overall. Richard's work on the Cartoon Network series 'The Adventures of Gumball' was recently brought to JBR's attention after a certain episode titled, 'The Agent' appeared on Youtube.

The brief episode synopsis reads: 

"Gumball and Darwin's clothes go missing after a swimming lesson; when Gumball is forced to wear a tuxedo from the lost and found office, he believes it makes him look like a certain dapper British secret agent."

What follows is 11 minutes of genius-level Bond references that will delight any 007 fan.

So, sit back, pour yourself a Vesper and meet the man behind the action.

Direct download: JBR165-Richard-Overall-Interview.mp3
Category:TV/Film -- posted at: 12:30am UTC

This week Tom returns with Brian Dobson to reminisce about their pilgrimage to Piz Gloria to celebrate the 50th anniversary of On Her Majesty's Secret Service.

You'll hear what it was like to spend an hour hanging out with George Lazenby at the bar. You'll discover what it was like to circle Piz Gloria from a helicopter with distinguished members of the world press. And you'll hear stories of grown men in tears at the sheer enormity of the occasion.

Not only that, we talk about our Bond 'Euro Trip' across Switzerland to numerous Goldfinger locations, our visit to the Goldeneye Dam, and how we finished up the jaunt scoping out Mr. White's house from the waters of Lake Como.

Direct download: JBR164-OHMSS50-Review.mp3
Category:TV/Film -- posted at: 12:30am UTC

James Bond Radio Is Back In Action!

The all-new JBR returns with a roundtable discussion of all things No Time To Die. Agents Sears, Williams, Dobson & Lugo are your hosts in a long form chat about next year's brand new Bond.

Direct download: JBR163-No-Time-To-Die-Roundtable.mp3
Category:TV/Film -- posted at: 12:30am UTC

-- FROM CHRIS --

Dear JBR family,

I hope you're all excited about 'No Time To Kill.' Let's hope it's an absolute belter!

This is a bit of a heartfelt message, but with so many ongoing things at the moment, unfortunately, I'll be stepping away from JBR for the foreseeable future.

It's been such a fun five years of Bondage. I'm incredibly proud of what JBR has become. It was brilliant to meet so many fellow Bond geeks, and it was especially cool seeing all the JBR communities spring up around the globe, but the time has come for me to move on.

Sometimes life gets in the way of Bond, and sadly this is one of those times.

So this is Agent Wright signing off.

Au revoir.

PS. Roll on 3rd April 2020!

-- FROM TOM --

JBR Family,

What can I say? After 5 years and 2 million downloads, I'm of course gutted to see our man in Cardiff go, but like all good things, it has to come to an end eventually.

As far as the future of the podcast goes? I'm not yet sure. I'll be thinking things through over the next few weeks. Ultimately I need to go with what feels right in my gut. Whether that's following Chris' lead and bowing out gracefully, or coming back with a kiss kiss bang bang. I'm sure with a bit of reflection the right decision will come soon enough.

Whatever happens, I want to thank all the members of the JBR family from the bottom of my heart. Without you guys, JBR wouldn't have lasted beyond the first year, let alone five.

Once I've done some thinking, I'll of course be in touch.

For now, let's enjoy this little highlight reel of some of our more "professional" moments from the last 5 years.

Thanks again everybody,

Tom

PS. Oh by the way, in case you were wondering how I feel about Bond 25's new title?...I f***ing love it, mate!

Direct download: An_Important_Message_From_JBR.mp4
Category:TV/Film -- posted at: 9:21am UTC

[SPOILER FREE]

Secret Cinema does Casino Royale.

To be part of the experience, book your tickets now at SecretCinema.org.

Additional tickets have just been released, with new dates running through to September 22nd.

Get your tickets now!

Camera work and editing by the legend that is, Mr. Dan Gale.

Direct download: Secret_Cinema__Casino_Royale_Review_James_Bond_Radio_Special_Report.mp4
Category:TV/Film -- posted at: 9:41pm UTC

This week JBR returns with a look back at last month's visit to the ultimate Bond location, Piz Gloria.

We'll also be talking about the latest Bond 25 rumours and more.

Direct download: JBR162-JBR-Does-Piz-Gloria.mp3
Category:TV/Film -- posted at: 12:30am UTC

This week we have some more Timothy flavoured action for you. 

Courtesy of our other man in LA, we're joined by Grand L. Bush, who you'll recognise as 'Hawkins' in Licence To Kill.

He talks about each of his fellow cast members, director John Glen, the Broccoli family, how he got the role, various shooting locations around Florida and Mexico, what the first Bond movie he ever saw in the cinema was, how he approached playing Hawkins, what it was like to meet Prince Charles and Lady Diana at the film's London premiere, what his relationship with Bond fans has been like over the years, as well as his friendships with Sylvester Stallone and Dennis Hopper.

Don't miss this week's James Bond Radio.

Direct download: JBR161-Grand-L-Bush.mp3
Category:TV/Film -- posted at: 2:34am UTC

For the latest episode of The Comics of Bond, Jack Lugo interviews writer and artist Ibrahim Moustafa.

At the top of the show, Ibrahim reveals his new role in one of the ongoing Dynamite Comics Bond series. Find out Ibrahim’s answers to the quickfire questions, and learn all about his inspired Bond artwork and even figurine work.

Ibrahim has been doing Bond artwork for a long time and with his new role over at Dynamite comics, we are guaranteed to see even more brilliant artwork from him in the near future. Don’t miss this fascinating discussion as we look further into the ongoing Comics of Bond!

Direct download: The-Comics-Of-Bond-Ibrahim-Moustafa.mp3
Category:TV/Film -- posted at: 5:14am UTC

Dan Gale returns to JBR this week with an exclusive interview with Dr. Cary Edwards PhD. As a film studies lecturer and author of the new book "He Disagreed With Something That Ate Him," Cary takes a deeper look into the potential hidden meanings and symbolism in the Bond films of Timothy Dalton.

Direct download: DG004-Dan-Gale-Talks-Timothy-Dalton-With-Cary-Edwards.mp3
Category:TV/Film -- posted at: 12:30am UTC

In the 4th and final instalment of this year's anniversary episodes, John Williams is joined by 3 more intrepid listeners to talk the music of Bond. We're joined by - Logan Morford (Kentucky, USA), Marty O'Dwyer (Kansas City, USA) and Pablo Schaffner (Sydney, Australia).

Direct download: JBR159-5th-Anniversary-Part-4-TMOB020.mp3
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To celebrate the third instalment of this year's anniversary episodes, John Williams is joined by 3 intrepid listeners to talk the music of Bond. We're joined by - Andrew Cook (Sheffield, UK), Matthew Chernov (Los Angeles, USA) and Paul Jamieson (Melbourne, Australia).

Direct download: TMOB019-5th-Anniversary-Part-3.mp3
Category:TV/Film -- posted at: 12:30am UTC

To celebrate the second instalment of this year's anniversary episodes we've invited another 3 intrepid listeners onto the show to talk Bond. We're joined by - Stan Luker (Surrey, UK), Dennis James Hardin (New York, USA) and Gary Bootle (Preston, UK).

Direct download: JBR157-5th-Anniversary-Part-2.mp3
Category:TV/Film -- posted at: 12:30am UTC

JBR is 5 years old!

To celebrate the first instalment of this year's anniversary episodes we've invited 3 intrepid listeners onto the show to talk Bond. We're joined by - Matt Raubenheimer (Cape Town, South Africa), Marlene Orth (Munich, Germany) and Dave Chantry (Wales, UK).

Direct download: JBR156-5th-Anniversary-Part-1.mp3
Category:TV/Film -- posted at: 12:30am UTC

It’s time for the JBR Family to speak once again! Our intrepid listeners get a chance to take the microphone and voice their thoughts on Brosnan’s second Bond film. As usual there are a whole lot of passionate Bond fans out there with something to say.

Tune in to find out what everybody thinks of Bond ’97.

Direct download: JBR155-Tomorrow-Never-Dies-Listener-Takeover.mp3
Category:TV/Film -- posted at: 12:30am UTC

Things are heating up as we reach the final act of our Tomorrow Never Dies Review.

After escaping Carver's Saigon headquarters, we pay a visit to Wai Lin's safe house. After witnessing her kung fu skills first hand, we go on the hunt for Elliot. Finishing up with a firefight on board his stealth boat, we ask the question: Is Tomorrow Never Dies a worthy follow up to Goldeneye?

Find out on this week’s episode of James Bond Radio.

Direct download: JBR154-Tomorrow-Never-Dies-Review-Part-3.mp3
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We’re back with the second part of our Tomorrow Never Dies review.

This week we take a look at Paris Carver's late night visit to Bond's hotel room, pay a visit to Elliot's secret lab, and meet a man well versed in the ways of chakra torture, Dr. Kaufman. We take part in an epic car chase with a difference, HALO jump into Vietnamese territory, and in old school Bond style we take some time out for a spot of scuba diving.

Our deep dive into Pierce Brosnan’s second 007 film continues.

Direct download: JBR153-Tomorrow-Never-Dies-Review-Part-2.mp3
Category:TV/Film -- posted at: 12:30am UTC

It’s time to begin our exploration of Pierce Brosnan's second bond film, 1997's Tomorrow Never Dies.

This time Bond faces off against media mogul, Elliot Carver, as played by Jonathan Pryce. We have a new 007 director in the shape of 'Air America's' Roger Spottiswoode, we have slap happy Desperate Housewife, Teri Hatcher, and we have Hong Kong action star, Michelle Yeoh as Bond's Chinese opposite number Wai Lin.

Is it a solid follow up to Brosnan's Goldeneye debut, or are we left wanting more?

Find out on this week’s episode of James Bond Radio.

Direct download: JBR152-Tomorrow-Never-Dies-Review-Part-1.mp3
Category:TV/Film -- posted at: 12:30am UTC

It's time to climb into our Lotus Esprit and drive it straight into the sea on this week's The Music of Bond.

While John Barry takes another break from the world of 007, Marvin Hamlisch steps up to score the The Spy Who Loved Me. As a film it's often referred to as Sir Roger's best, but what of the score?

Tune in for discussion on the history of the music, a look behind the scenes and a track by track discussion of the original soundtrack release.

Direct download: TMOB018-The-Spy-Who-Loved-Me-Soundtrack-Review.mp3
Category:TV/Film -- posted at: 12:56pm UTC

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