James Bond Radio: 007 News, Reviews & Interviews!

It's time to turn the microphone over to the JBR listeners to hear their thoughts on Sir Roger's final turn as Bond: A View To A Kill. Will it be a landslide of love? Will it be a hurricane of hate? Will it be a meadow of middle-ness? The only way to find out is nay tuning in to this week's JBR.

We also talk about the future of James Bond Radio, Bond 25, Naomie Harris in the Honours List and a lot more.

Direct download: JBR114-A-View-To-A-Kill-Listener-Reviews.mp3
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Dan Gale returns from the field for his second JBR documentary: You Only Live Splice.

This time it's a video only podcast exploring the editing work of everyone's favourite 80s Bond director, John Glen. Get ready to be blown away with some killer visuals, biting wit and more in-jokes than you could shake a Walther PPK at.

Direct download: You-Only-Live-Splice-SD.mp4
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Ho Ho Ho! Merry Christmas Bond fans! 

It's that time of year again. The fire is roaring, the presents have been opened, the family bickering has died down and it's time for some Bond. We have one hundred killer questions for you that will put your 007 skills to the test. Do you have what it takes?

Direct download: The-Big-James-Bond-Boxing-Day-Quiz-2016.mp3
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As a movie that divides opinion among Bond fans we thought we'd dig a little deeper into A View To A Kill this week. Before we turn the microphone over to the JBR listeners for our upcoming 'Listener Review' episode, we decided to seek out two proud defenders of the film.

First up we have Mark O'Connell, author of 'Catching Bullets: Memoirs of a Bond Fan,' who frequently cites AVTAK as his all-time favourite Bond film. We're also joined by Andrew McNess, who is so passionate about Bond 14, he wrote an entire book on the subject called 'A Close Look at A View To A Kill.' 

In addition to all the AVTAK talk we hear about Daniel Craig's recent on-stage performance in Othello. We get the full report from the recent JBR meet up in London and we hear about 'JBR South Coast Central's' first on-location meet up coming up early next year.

Direct download: JBR113-A-Closer-Look-At-A-View-To-A-Kill.mp3
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On this week's Music Of Bond, hosts Warren and Chris chat about a real unsung hero of the James Bond franchise - the 007 Trumpeter Derek Watkins.

Derek has played on the soundtrack for every film from Dr. No to Skyfall, and has undoubtedly helped shape the sound of the films. We also speak to a colleague and Derek's widow Wendy about his unbelievable career.

Direct download: TMOB003-The-James-Bond-Trumpeter.mp3
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JBR is back to conclude our review of the final instalment of Roger Moore's Bond: A View To A Kill. This time it's all about Screamin'! Stacey Sutton, Murderous May Day, big ole blimps and The Golden Gate Bridge. 

Also hear the full report from Q The Music's recent gig at The Harlington Theatre. Stories from Sir Roger's "An Evening with..." tour and a whole lot more!

Direct download: JBR112-A-View-To-A-Kill-Reviewed-Part-2.mp3
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It's the beginning of the end. Over the last 2 years we've been covering the Sir Roger Moore era of James Bond and it's finally coming to an end with A View To A Kill. It's a film that definitely divides opinion. It certainly has it's lovers but also those who aren't so keen. In his recent JBR interview even Sir Roger himself said "I didn't think it would be as good."

So, what's going on with AVTAK? Is it an underrated gem in the series or do it's detractors have a point? Let's get to the bottom of the AVTAK situation! Grab yourself a cuppa, put your feet up and let's go deep on A View To A Kill.

Direct download: JBR111-A-View-To-A-Kill-Reviewed-Part-1.mp3
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Today on the Music Of Bond we look at the iconic James Bond Theme. We delve deep into the history of the tune and look at everything from the origins to the bitter battle for credit over who wrote it.

We also look at the 2001 court case between Monty Norman and The Times, with John Barry appearing as a star witness for the paper. Think you know everything about the James Bond Theme? Bet you don't!

Direct download: TMOB002-The-Music-of-Bond-The20James-Bond-Theme.mp3
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It's time to welcome Oscar winner Peter Lamont to JBR this week. As someone who worked on a total of 18 Bond films from Goldfinger to Casino Royale, we could have made 100 podcasts based on Peter's stories alone.

In today's episode we hear what it was like to work on some of cinemas all-time classic movie sets. We hear all about his time working alongside Ken Adam, taking over the top job on For Your Eyes Only, the terrifying story of being held onboard a hijacked plane during the filming of Octopussy and a whole lot more.

We're truly honoured to have Peter on the show this week, a truly lovely man and an  undisputed all-time Bond legend.

Direct download: JBR110-Peter-Lamont-Interview.mp3
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This week we have some thing completely different for your aural pleasure. In the first of a monthly series of audio documentaries, new 00-JBR recruit Dan Gale takes us through the history of the James Bond audiobooks. That's right, this week you're actually going to learn something!

Direct download: TAPE-SECRET-The-Audiobooks-of-James-Bond.mp3
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Big shout out to JBR roving reporter Matthew Chernov this week for bagging a brief on-the-spot interview with the one and only Gloria Hendry aka Rosie Carver! We'll hear all about her recent jazz tribute to the music of Bond and a whole lot more.

Also we finally get around the the 4th instalment of our Mi6 Mailbag series where you the listener pose your questions to the JBR crew. We've got some doozies for you this week, so be sure to tune in to episode #109 of James Bond Radio.

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This week join Chris Wright and Warren Ringham for the first of a brand new monthly series for James Bond Radio: The Music Of Bond.

For our inaugural episode we have a fabulous, not-to-be-missed interview with Composer, Arranger, Orchestrator and Conductor Nic Raine.

Nic was John Barry's orchestrator in the later part of his career, orchestrating both A View To A Kill & The Living Daylights. As well as an insight into working with Barry, we chat to Nic about the process of writing a film score, and delve into the World of Bond music in general.

For those that don't already know, Warren is the man behind the world's greatest 007 tribute band, Q The Music. Be sure to grab your tickets for their show at The Harlington in Fleet on November 27th. A huge number of JBR listeners will be there along with Chris who will be hosting the online live stream.

Direct download: TMOB001-Nic-Raine-Interview.mp3
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James Bond Radio is BACK with what can only be described as the best possible thing EVER!

Yes, that's right we actually got to talk Bond with the one and only Sir Roger Moore. We hear all about his famous backgammon sessions with Cubby Broccoli, watching Timothy Dalton play Bond for the first time and even Sir Roger's first turn as Bond back in 1964.
It's safe to say, if you only ever listen to one episode of James Bond Radio, make it this one.

Sir Roger is our on tour across the UK this autumn. Grab your tickets HERE before it's too late!

Enjoy :-)

Chris & Tom

Direct download: JBR108-Sir-Roger-Moore.mp3
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JBR returns tomorrow with a mystery guest. 

Direct download: JBR108-Teaser-web.mp4
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This week Chris talks to special guest Rich Zakka on the show. Rich is the grandson of actor Timothy Moxon who you will all know as Commander John Strangways from Dr. No. We hear about his service during World War 2, life during Jamaica's jet set hey day of the late 50s and of course hear all about his role in the very first James Bond film. 

 

Direct download: JBR107-Talking-Strangways.mp3
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You know what time it is... it's time to hear your thoughts and feelings on the eighties film that's wrapped in tentacles... Sir Roger's penultimate 007 adventure... Octopussy!!

Is it the perfect Sunday afternoon Bond or is it a joke too far? Is Sir Rog firing on all cylinders or should he have hung up his holster long ago? Is it a mission draped in action, adventure, charm and humour or is it just a secret agent in fancy dress? Why not kick back, slap the headphones on and listen to the most important people on the planet have their say... Bond fans of the world, we salute you!

[Reviews begin at: 28:28]

Direct download: JBR106-Octopussy-Listener-Reviews.mp3
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It’s time to get your Octopussy on as JBR reviews part II of Sir Rog’s penultimate 007 adventure! So how does this 80s thriller hold up? Is it all gorilla suits and clown suits or does Bond hold his own against a mad General and a man who might truly be crowned as the Goldenvoiced Prince… “Octopussy… Octopussy.”

We also discuss the latest from the Bond comic book world and have some electrifying news about Q the Music’s upcoming show in November!

Sit back, relax and hopefully you won’t have any problems keeping it up!

Octopussy review begins at 30:15

Direct download: JBR105-Octopussy-Review-Part-2.mp3
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Hey hey! It's time for us to talk about one of the most divisive Bond films in the series. While many Bond fans deride the film due to clown suits and tarzan screams, others bask in it's high adventure. 
 So no matter where you land in the spectrum, be sure to put your feet up, pop your headphones in and get deep in some Octopussy action!

Direct download: JBR104-Octopussy-Reviewed.mp3
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We're back with a bonus mini-episode for you this week discussing the John Barry sound. Thanks to special guest Warren Ringham, we'll be learning all about what gives Barry that unmistakable Bondian sound.

We'll be back next week with part one of our Octopussy review!

Direct download: Bonus-EP-The-John-Barry-Sound.mp3
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This week we're concluding our James Bond theme songs coverage with the help of seasoned Bond music professional; Warren Ringham.

As the band leader of the super popular Bond tribute show Q The Music, Warren has a very close relationship with the songs of Bond. Having performed them night after night for years his insight into the inner workings of the songs is truly fascinating. As the band of choice for September's Bond stars event at Pinewood, Q The Music will be performing to the who's who of Bond royalty even Bond music heavyweights Monty Norman and Don Black!

You'll be hearing the songs of Bond in an entirely new way after listening to this week's podcast. 

Don't forget to check out qthemusicshow.com for more info about the band and be sure to grab tickets to their show at The Harlington in Fleet on November 27th.

[Interview Begins at 31:44]

Direct download: JBR103-The-Bond-Songs-with-Warren-Ringham.mp3
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It's time to conclude our coverage of the theme songs of Bond. This week we'll be going from Octopussy's All Time High all the way through to SPECTRE's Writings on the Wall. 

Also we talk Tom's recent trip to Vegas, The Man With The Golden Typewriter, the latest Bond 25 rumours and a whole lot more!

Song reviews begin at: 47:17.

Direct download: JBR102-The-Songs-of-Bond-Part-2.mp3
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This week we're back with our first look at the songs of Bond. Starting off with Dr. No, through to Sheena Easton's, For Your Eyes Only.
 Be warned, Tom and Chris get a little too passionate during this episode. If the sound of two grown men dry humping each other to the sound of On Her Majesty's Secret Service might offend you, then it's probably best to skip this one.

PLUS: Operation Kid Brother, Daniel Craig quits in the news, Thrilling Cities, JBR in Philadelphia & Chicago and more.

Song reviews begin at: 36:46.

Direct download: JBR101-The-Songs-Of-Bond-Part-1.mp3
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It’s our 100th episode!!!

This week we have a killer episode for you with our special celebrity guests, Madeline Smith (aka Live & Let Die’s "Miss Caruso). We talk Bond and Live & Let Die. We get the skinny on what it’s like to be in bed with Sir Roger Moore and whole lot more.
 Aside from the world of 007, we hear what it was like growing up and getting 'noticed’ in the 60s. We discuss Maddy’s other TV and film credits including The Two Ronnies, The Vampire Lovers and The Persuaders.

We also bid farewell to legendary members of the James Bond family Guy Hamilton and Peter Jansen-Smith. We talk this years Bondstars event at Pinewood and the first official JBR family offshoot based in Los Angeles.

Direct download: JBR100-Madeline-Smith.mp3
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Who is the celebrity guest on this week's 100th episode of James Bond Radio?

Direct download: Maddy_Smith_Trailer.mp4
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This week we're answering listener questions, with subjects including: Our 3 most under-rated Bond films, potential future Bond girls, Bond actors swapping films, the potential darker side of Brosnan's Bond, how to introduce your mrs to Bond...and a question about Bond girls that's far too inappropriate to reproduce in text.

In addition, we hear all about the recent London JBR meet up to see The Spy Who Loved Me on the big screen and we reveal the winner of the Red Grant vs Necros Celebrity Deathmatch!

Direct download: JBR099-MI6-Mailbag-3.mp3
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Interview begins at: 28:15

This week we'd like to welcome Alan Tomkins to the show. An art department legend, his contribution to the Bond series stretches from Dr. No all the way to Casino Royale. If that wasn't enough for you, his film credits include The Empire Strikes Back, Saving Private Ryan, Batman Begins and many more classic films. Be sure to tune in to today's episode of JBR for some amazing on-set stories. 

 

Direct download: JBR098-Alan-Tomkins-Interview.mp3
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It's time to let the people speak once again!

After the success of our listener 90 second review episode during the 30 days of SPECTRE, we thought we'd start a new tradition off at JBR with a listener takeover for every one of our film reviews. 

In addition to the listener reviews we also discuss the passing of Bond legends Sir Ken Adam and Sir George Martin. We look at SPECTRE's recent wins at the Empire Film awards and we run a special one-off edition of Bond Celebrity Deathmatch.

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

Direct download: JBR097-FYEO-Listener-Takeover.mp3
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JBR returns this week to conclude our review of Sir Roger Moores' 5th Bond outing, For Your Eyes Only. Picking up where we left off just after the death of Ferrara we discuss Roger's darkest moment with the cold blooded killing of Locke, we look at Bond's latest ally, Columbo and we talk about one of the most memorable climbing sequences ever. 

Not only are we balls deep in For Your Eyes Only this week, we also crown the ultimate winner of the Bond Celebrity Deathmatch tournament. Don't miss this week's episode of James Bond Radio.

Direct download: JBR096-For-Your-Eyes-Only-Review-Part-2.mp3
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2015 was “The Year of Sir Roger.” 2016 is the year of Sir Roger continued with our latest film review: For Your Eyes Only. After the mammoth amount of SPECTRE coverage we provided last year it feels good to step back in time to the first Bond film of the 80s.

This time we Sir Rog trade outer space for a good old fashioned, Fleming-infused spy romp. This is without doubt Roger’s grittiest entry in the series but what the JBR crew think? Do we miss the bright yellow banana suit? Do we find ourselves pining for the more outrageous side of the big man? Find out in today’s episode of James Bond Radio.

Direct download: JBR095-For-Your-Eyes-Only-Review-Part-1.mp3
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It's 2016 and James Bond Radio is back with a kiss kiss bang bang!

To celebrate, we've invited 5 of our listeners onto the show to talk all things Bond. We have Canada's James Bond Expert, Murray Gillespie. From Essex, we have Roger Moore's biggest fan, Simon Uskuri. All the way from Florida we have Jeff Pollock. From Northern Ireland we have Tom Barwick and finally from the Washington DC area, we have The Bantering Boh himself, Brian Thomas.

We also see the return of Bond Celebrity Deathmatch with a killer semi-final matchup and all your favourite Bond games, including a brand new round of 'Tommy Trivia.'

Don't miss it!

Direct download: JBR094-2nd-Birthday-Fancast.mp3
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To round out our second year of JBR podcasting we thought we'd put together a little video to highlight just how unprofessional we really are.

Warning: Features MUCH foul language!

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It's that time of year again! The presents have been opened, the turkey has been eaten and Santa is finally putting his feet up somewhere warm with Mrs. Claus. What else is there left to do but enjoy a super size portion of Bond, James Bond during the holiday season?

It's time for this year's edition of The Big James Bond Boxing Day Quiz and this time it's a doozy! Grab a pen and paper, pour your favourite Christmas tipple and get ready to put your Bond knowledge to the test!

Direct download: JBR093-The-Big-James-Bond-Boxing-Day-Quiz.mp3
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Day 30 of 30 Days of SPECTRE!
 
We made it! 30 days of Bond podcasts and we didn’t miss a single one. To finish up our epic SPECTRE coverage what better way than to dedicate an entire episode to what you, our listeners think of the new Bond film. 
Direct download: JBR092-SPECTRE-Listener-Takeover.mp3
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Day 29 of 30 Days of SPECTRE!

For our final JBR listener interview we're joined by Mr. Jack Lugo, all the way from Queens, New York. Jack is both a long time listener and the blog manager at JamesBondRadio.com both as a writer himself and managing the posts of other guest writers.

Direct download: JBR091-SPECTRE-Jack-Lugo.mp3
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Day 29 of 30 Days of SPECTRE!

Today we continue our JBR listener interviews, talking all things SPECTRE. For our first interview of the day we're joined by Steve Thorpe.

Direct download: JBR090-SPECTRE-Steve-Thorpe.mp3
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Day 28 of 30 Days of SPECTRE!

Today we continue our JBR listener interviews, talking all things SPECTRE. For our first interview of the day we're joined by Rebecca Andrews.

Direct download: JBR088-SPECTRE-Rebecca-Andrews.mp3
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Day 28 of 30 Days of SPECTRE!

Today we continue our JBR listener interviews, talking all things SPECTRE. For our second interview of the day we're joined by Mr. Simon Woolley.

Direct download: JBR089-SPECTRE-Simon-Woolley.mp3
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Day 27 of 30 Days of SPECTRE!
 
 
 
For our second listener interview of the day we're joined by Mr. David West. 
Direct download: JBR087-SPECTRE-David-West.mp3
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Day 27 of 30 Days of SPECTRE!
 
Today we continue our JBR listener interviews, talking all things SPECTRE. On today’s show we have Mr. Tony Latino all the way from New Jersey, USA.
Direct download: JBR086-SPECTRE-Tony-Latino.mp3
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Day 26 of 30 Days of SPECTRE!
 
Today we continue our JBR listener interviews to hear what they think about SPECTRE. 
 
In the second of today's shows we have Mr. Brian Dobson, all the way from Gosport, on the south coast of the UK.
Direct download: JBR083-SPECTRE-Brian-Dobson.mp3
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Day 26 of 30 Days of SPECTRE!
 
 
Today we continue our JBR listener interviews to hear what they think about SPECTRE. 
 
In the first of today’s shows we have the legend that is Mr. Rory Couper, the man responsible for securing Chris & Tom’s tickets to the SPECTRE red carpet premiere at the Royal Albert Hall.
 
Direct download: JBR083-SPECTRE-Rory-Couper.mp3
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Day 25 of 30 Days of SPECTRE!
 
In our second listener interview of the day we have from London, Mr. Ian Coop, who like Blofeld himself has a shadowy connection to Tom’s past.
 
Direct download: JBR082-SPECTRE-Ian-Coop.mp3
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Day 25 of 30 Days of SPECTRE!
 
Today we turn things over to the JBR listeners to hear what they think about SPECTRE. We actually ended up recording more interviews than we initially planned to, so from here on out, we’ll be releasing TWO episodes of JBR a day up until the end of the month. 
 
In the first of todays shows we have Mr. Jack Taylor, all the way from Chicago, USA, though currently studying in London.
 
 
Direct download: JBR082-SPECTRE-Jack-Taylor.mp3
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Day 24 of 30 Days of SPECTRE!
 
We have a real, live, genuine member of the SPECTRE organisation on today’s episode of James Bond Radio! 
 
After interacting with James Bond himself in Skyfall and then being asked to return for SPECTRE, Sid Man has some incredible stories about what it’s like to work on a Bond film. 
 
Do not miss today’s episode of 30 Days of SPECTRE!
Direct download: JBR081-SPECTRE-Shooting-Bond-Sid-Man.mp3
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Day 23 of 30 Days of SPECTRE!
 
We’re going to be discussing the Sony leaks on today’s edition of James Bond Radio. From the two drafts known to be floating around the internet from October and December 2014, to the leaked emails and finally arriving at the finished film. 
 
To help us, we’re joined by Station C’s finest, Linda Zhu. As a Bond fan crazy enough to read the scripts before watching the film itself we get an opportunity to discuss the development of SPECTRE from all angles.
Direct download: JBR080-SPECTRE-The-Sony-Leaks.mp3
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Day 22 of 30 Days of SPECTRE!
 
We’re mining the IMDB SPECTRE trivia page on today’s edition of James Bond Radio. From tidbits about the production of the film, to the original choice for Blofeld, there are some fascinating nuggets on today’s show.
Direct download: JBR079-SPECTRE-Trivia.mp3
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Day 21 of 30 Days of SPECTRE!
 
Bond 24 is done and dusted, so it’s time to look to the future and immediately obsess over Bond 25. In today’s episode of James Bond Radio we go over several possible theories about what’s in store for everyones favourite secret agent. 
 
Will we see the return of Blofeld? Will Madeleine show up next time? Has Bond retired and not even a spy anymore? We talk it all over on the latest instalment of 30 Days of SPECTRE.
Direct download: JBR078-SPECTRE-Bond-25-Speculation.mp3
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Day 20 of 30 Days of SPECTRE!
 
As we’ve all noticed by now, SPECTRE is absolutely jammed to the gizzards with nods to previous Bond films. From the helicopter fight in the pre-title sequence to Blofeld’s You Only Live Twice style crater base, Bond 24 is steeped in 007 history. 
 
In today’s episode Chris takes us through the meticulous notes he took during his 3rd viewing. We have two complete sides of A4 paper to get through today folks.
 
With all that said, we're sure there are plenty we’ve missed, so let us know in the comments if you’ve picked up on any Bondian Easter Eggs we didn’t catch.
Direct download: JBR077-SPECTRE-Nods-To-The-Past.mp3
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Day 19 of 30 Days of SPECTRE!
 
It’s time for a musical extravaganza on today’s edition of James Bond Radio. Well, not so much an extravaganza and more an in depth discussion of Thomas Newman’s second go at a Bond score. 
 
We play some tunes, compare SPECTRE to Skyfall and see how it compares to previous efforts by John Barry and David Arnold. 
Direct download: JBR076-SPECTRE-The-Score.mp3
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Day 18 of 30 Days of SPECTRE!
 
Today we’re talking all about the climax to SPECTRE. From the Mi6 Headquarters showdown between Bond and Blofeld, to Madeleine’s rescue to taking down Ernst’s chopper, we take it apart piece by piece.
 
As a key part of the movie that divides fans quite dramatically we discuss any potential improvements, alternate endings and sprinkle in a little bit of Bond 25 SPECTRE-lation!
Direct download: JBR075-SPECTRE-The-Ending.mp3
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Day 17 of 30 Days of SPECTRE!
 
Our coverage of the climax of SPECTRE continues with the action returning to London. As Bond hunts Blofeld among the ruins of the MI6 building, we discuss whether this was a fitting setting for their inevitable showdown. 
Direct download: JBR074-SPECTRE-Thwarting-Blofelds-Plan.mp3
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Day 16 of 30 Days of SPECTRE!
 
In today’s episode we take a look at Bond’s escape from Blofeld's crater base. This sequence tends to draw a lot of furred brows among the Bond fan community with accusations of it being more John Rambo than James Bond. So join us as we break it down bit by bit. 
 
Direct download: JBR073-SPECTRE-Escaping-Blofelds-Lair.mp3
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Day 15 of 30 Days of SPECTRE!
 
We begin our look at the 3rd act of SPECTRE on today’s episode of James Bond Radio. With rumours of SPECTRE’s “troublesome 3rd act” leaked in the press earlier in the year, we take a look and give our thoughts. 
Direct download: JBR072-SPECTRE-Journey-to-Blofelds-Lair.mp3
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Day 14 of 30 Days of SPECTRE!
 
We’re looking at the plane vs Land Rovers chase sequence in today’s episode of James Bond Radio. With the snowy Austrian backdrop, the Majesty’s style setting of the Hoffler Clinic and Bond in full on action mode does this sequence go down as a classic in the series or is there room for improvement. 
 
Let’s find out on today’s episode of JBR!
Direct download: JBR071-SPECTRE-Rescuing-Madeleine2.mp3
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Day 13 of 30 Days of SPECTRE!

It’s Bond vs Hinx in a killer car chase through the streets of Rome on today's James Bond Radio. The last time we saw an Aston Martin face off against a Jaguar things didn’t go too well, so today we see if the second go around is any better.

Does it match up to the frantic energy of the Quantum of Solace pre-titles? Does it stand among the best of Bond car chases or is it a stinker? Find out on today's James Bond Radio.
Direct download: JBR070-SPECTRE-The-Rome-Car-Chase.mp3
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Day 12 of 30 Days of SPECTRE!
 
OMG! OMG! OMG! The main man is finally back on our screens after an over 40 year absence. Today we take a look a long hard look at Bond’s arch nemesis, Ernst Stavro Blofeld. 
 
 This time played by Christoph Waltz we take a look at how he compares to previous portrayals by Donald Pleasance, Telly Savalas and Charles Gray and discuss where he fits in that rogue’s gallery of Blofi.
Direct download: JBR069-SPECTRE-Ernst-Stavro-Blofeld.mp3
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Day 11 of 30 Days of SPECTRE!
 
It’s time to talk Mr. White on James Bond Radio. First seen in Casino Royale and Quantum of Solace, Jesper Christensen returns in SPECTRE as the glue that ties those films together. Considering Mr. White was sent to kill Le Chiffre and was present at the Quantum opera house meeting we speculate on his potential position within SPECTRE itself. Could he have been Number 2? Or maybe even 3 or 4? Find out in today’s episode of James Bond Radio.
Direct download: JBR068-SPECTRE-Mr-White.mp3
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Day 10 of 30 Days of SPECTRE!
 
We’re talking iconic henchmen on today’s edition of JBR. After seeing Mr. Hinx in action in SPECTRE we talk through some of his key scenes, speculate on his potential return in Bond 25 and compare him to previous Henchmen like Oddjob and Jaws. 
 
Don’t miss today’s edition of James Bond Radio.
Direct download: JBR067-SPECTRE-Mr-Hinx.mp3
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Day 9 of 30 Days of SPECTRE!
 
It’s time to talk Madeleine Swann on today’s edition of James Bond Radio. From her opening scene at the Hoffler Clinic to driving off into the London sunset in Bond’s DB5 she holds her own throughout. We get a solid backstory that sounds like it’s straight out of Fleming, some impressive pistol skills and let’s face it, she looks BANGIN’ in that dress. 
 
Make sure you tune in to Madeleine Monday only on James Bond Radio!
Direct download: JBR066-SPECTRE-Madeleine-Swann.mp3
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Day 8 of 30 Days of SPECTRE!
 
It’s Lucia Sciarra day on James Bond Radio! Played by one of the world’s most beautiful women, it’s a crime Monica Bellucci hasn’t already been cast as a Bond Girl. She finally gets her shot in SPECTRE but is she underused? Should we have seen more of Mrs. Sciarra? Will we see her return in Bond 25?
 
Let’s talk Lucia!
Direct download: JBR065-SPECTRE-Lucia-Sciarra.mp3
Category:TV/Film -- posted at: 4:00am UTC

Day 7 of 30 Days of SPECTRE!
 
SPECTRE is Daniel Craig’s 4th outing as James Bond 007. Today’s episode is dedicated to the man himself, how his performance has evolved since Casino Royale and how this film compares to the other Bond actors 4th films. 
 
In addition we respond (quite passionately) to the negative SPECTRE reviews coming in from the US. 
Direct download: JBR064-SPECTRE-James-Bond.mp3
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Day 6 of 30 Days of SPECTRE!
 
It’s time to talk about another newly resurrected classic Bond character in today’s episode of James Bond Radio.
 
Moneypenny has always been a staple in the Bond series from Dr. No all the way through to Die Another Day. After her return in Skyfall, this time we get to see Naomi Harris' Moneypenny settled in to the more traditional desk bound position as made popular by Lois Maxwell. 
 
Let’s talk Moneypenny!
Direct download: JBR063-SPECTRE-Moneypenny.mp3
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Day 5 of 30 Days of SPECTRE!
 
Today it’s time to talk Q. There’s no doubt Ben Whishaw has huge shoes to fill after Desmond Llewelyn’s final appearance in 1999, so does he pull it off? 
 
With key scenes inside Q’s lab and played out in the field, Q gets a lot more screen time than usual in SPECTRE. So, let’s find out if he has what it takes to carry the Q torch. 
 
Direct download: JBR062-SPECTRE-Q.mp3
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Day 4 of 30 Days of SPECTRE!
 
Ralph Fiennes, Ralph Fiennes, Ralph Fiennes! Is there any finer actor for Judi Dench to pass the M torch to than that? We wager that there is not. 
 
We had a brief glimpse at the end of Skyfall but SPECTRE is the first time we get to see the new M in all his glory. 
 
We talk through all the M scenes from SPECTRE, ponder on the Gareth Mallory character in comparison to Sir Miles, as played by Bernard Lee and speculate on just how long we might see Ralph dishing out 007’s orders. 
 
Direct download: JBR061-SPECTRE-M.mp3
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Day 3 of 30 Days of SPECTRE!

This time we're talking about that unique and wonderful feature of the Bond films, the title sequence. We discuss the visuals, the nods to the past vs the new stuff we've not seen before and we take a good look at Sam Smith's Writing's on the Wall. Will it turn the haters into lovers once they see in the context of the film? Will they hate it even more? Let's find out with today's episode of James Bond Radio

Direct download: JBR060-SPECTRE-The-Title-Sequence.mp3
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Day 2 of 30 Days of SPECTRE!
 
This time we’re taking a look at the pre-title sequence of SPECTRE. We discuss the opening gun barrel (Yay!), we take a look at that glorious opening shot and cover every inch of film up until Sam Smith starts singing. 
Direct download: JBR059-SPECTRE-The-Pre-Title-Sequence.mp3
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100% SPOILER FREE!!!
 
James Bond Radio kicks off the 30 days of SPECTRE extravaganza by telling the story of our very first red carpet Bond premiere. Find out who we met, which stars we managed to get photos with and what we thought about the movie itself. 
 
This episode is 100% spoiler free, with no hints, insinuations or anything remotely spoilery, so for those of you who haven’t seen the film yet, you can listen in comfort and safety…with that said, it’s spoiler city from day 2 onwards.
 
Enjoy :-)
 
 
 
 
Direct download: JBR058-SPECTRE-The-Red-Carpet-Premiere.mp3
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SPECTRE comes out in just 3 days time!!!

Today Chris & Tom spend 2 hours discussing what we know about SPECTRE, what we hope to see in the film and we mix in a TON of SPECTRE-lation to boot. Plus we talk about JBR's recent surprise mention by Chris Evans on BBC Radio 2, the Ultimate Bond feature in The Times last week and last but not least we have a VERY special announcement anyone who's going to watch SPECTRE will not want to miss. 

 

Direct download: JBR057-Countdown-to-SPECTRE.mp3
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We're honoured to have a legendary member of the James Bond family on the show this week, Bruce Glover. We talk Bond, Diamonds Are Forever, Sean Connery, Putter Smith and a whole lot more besides. Outside of the 007 world we hear equally fascinating stories all about Bruce's life growing up in depression era Chicago, the hilarious story behind his very first acting job and we discover the process Bruce would use to get into character. 

Big thanks go out to Bruce for being so generous with his time. Not only is he amazing to talk to, he's also one of the most down to earth people you could ever wish to meet. 

DO NOT MISS THIS EPISODE! 

 

Direct download: JBR056-Meeting-Mr-Wint-Bruce-Glover-Interview.mp3
Category:TV/Film -- posted at: 1:26am UTC

We have had the honour and privilege of interviewing an absolutely awesome member of the James Bond family this week. The full episode is out this friday but in the meantime, let's find out who it is...

Direct download: JBR_-_Bruce_Glover_Teaser_Web.mp4
Category:TV/Film -- posted at: 2:16am UTC

This week we conclude our 3-Part Bond Girl coverage with an episode dedicated to the ladies from Goldeneye to Skyfall. Find out our thoughts on everyone from Natalya Simonova, to Elektra King, to Camille Montes and even the ladies of that most chin scratching of Bond films Die Another Day.

Direct download: JBR055-The-Bond-Girls-Part-3.mp3
Category:TV/Film -- posted at: 3:47am UTC

JBR returns this week with Part 2 of our mammoth 3-part Bond Girl coverage. This time we go from The Man With The Golden Gun to Licence To Kill discussing all Bond girls big and small. We also revisit Sam Smith's <em>Writing's on the Wall</em> a week on from release.

Direct download: JBR054-The-Bond-Girls-Part-2.mp3
Category:TV/Film -- posted at: 5:11am UTC

It's a red letter day for Bond fans across the world today with the big reveal of SPECTRE's title song, Writing's on the Wall by Sam Smith. The JBR team thought we'd leap into action and record a special emergency podcast dedicated to the new song, with a section by section break down, lyrical discussions and more!

Direct download: Writings-on-the-wall-Sam-Smith-Review.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:14pm UTC

Following on from our recent interviews with Caroline Munro and Martine Beswick, it's time for James Bond Radio to talk about Bond Girls! We'll be going right back to Dr. No through to Live & Let Die in today's podcast talking Honey Ryder to Solitaire with all the Bond girls in between.

In addition, the second round of Bond Celebrity Deathmatch comes to an end, we run the usual gauntlet of quotes, trivia and all the usual JBR goodness!

Direct download: JBR053-The-Bond-Girls-Part-1.mp3
Category:TV/Film -- posted at: 3:56am UTC

It's time to open the MI6 Mailbag at James Bond Radio. This week we're answering listener questions including thoughts on The Living Daylights starring Pierce Brosnan, Timothy Dalton in Casino Royale and what Quentin Tarantino's take on Casino might have been like. 

Not only that we give an exclusive play to what could possibly be the greatest undiscovered Bond song ever written!

Enjoy :-)

Chris & Tom

Direct download: JBR052-MI6-Mailbag-2.mp3
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It’s a red letter day at James Bond Radio. We have our very first Bond girls on the show!
 
First up we have The Spy Who Loved Me’s Caroline Munro regaling us with stories of working with Sir Roger Moore, Richard Kiel and Lewis Gilbert. Then we talk to 2 time Bond girl, Martine Beswick who we all know as Zora the fighting gypsy girl in From Russia With Love and for her turn as Thunderball’s Paula Caplan.

 

 
Direct download: JBR051-Bond-Girls-Caroline-Munro-And-Martine-Beswick-Interview.mp3
Category:TV/Film -- posted at: 1:11am UTC

Well, well, well we reached 50 episodes of James Bond Radio. What better way to celebrate than for us to conclude our review of that most polarizing of Bond films; Moonraker.

Along with the Roger action we run the usual gauntlet of Bond Trivia, Guess The Music Q, Complete The Lyric, Guess The Quote and the latest round of Bond Celebrity Deathmatch!

Direct download: JBR050-Moonraker-Reviewed-Part-2.mp3
Category:TV/Film -- posted at: 10:48pm UTC

Wheeeere aaaare you? Why do you hiiiide?

That's right JBR army, it's time for us to review that most misunderstood of James Bond films, 1979's Moonraker. 

Until 2002, this film tended to be the butt of many a joke. "Bond in space? Come oooon" and "That's the crazy one that's a bit like Star Wars, right?" have been common remarks throughout the years. 

So it's time for Tom & Chris, your intrepid Bond reporters to revisit what was once one of the most controversial among fans and see how it stands up today.

Sit down, strap in and see how many G's you can take!

Direct download: JBR049-Moonraker-Part-1.mp3
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JBR has been on leave for the last 3 weeks but as of today we're officially back to Bond it up! This week we have a big old catch up with Tom telling us all about his trip to see some killer Casino Royale locations in the Czech Republic along with some classic Living Daylights locations in Vienna.

Chris tells us all about his Diamonds Are Forever pilgrimage to Amsterdam ("Who is your floor?"), we catch up on all the latest Bond news from Lazenby's recent visit to Piz Gloria to Jane Seymour's story about falling asleep whilst in bed with Sir Roger...

...And finally we reveal the details of a VERY special competition you won't want to miss!

Direct download: JBR048-James-Bond-Radio.mp3
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This week we're joined by an unsung hero of Bond, Nikki Van Der Zyl. As a voice artist she provided the voice of some of the most iconic Bond girls of all time from Honey Ryder (...and yes that is Nikki singing Underneath the Mango Tree), to Shirley Eaton's Jill Masterson,  and Thunderball's Domino. The list doesn't end there either. Nikki was involved in a total of 10 Bond films with Moonraker being her last. 

This is another behind the scenes interview with someone who was there from the very beginning of the cinematic Bond. You'll hear tales of hanging out on set with Gert Frobe during the filming of Goldfinger, you'll hear how she revoiced the entire female cast of Dr. No (with the exception of Moneypenny and Miss Taro) and maybe...just maybe you might even hear Nikki performing a line of Bond girl dialogue too. 

Enjoy :-)

Direct download: JBR047-Nikki-Van-Der-Zyl.mp3
Category:TV/Film -- posted at: 12:30am UTC

We're concluding our coverage of the supporting characters from the world of Bond this week. Last time we covered everyone from Dr. No through to For Your Eyes Only and today we're completing the set all the way up to Skyfall. 

We'll be talking Vijay, Sir Godfrey Tibbet and Saunders through to Sharkey, Jack Wade and Kincade.

Direct download: JBR046-The-Allies-of-Bond-Part-2.mp3
Category:TV/Film -- posted at: 12:30am UTC

Wow...what an amazing trailer! Yes indeed, it's time for another emergency SPECTRE special report where Tom goes frame by frame through yesterday's SPECTRE trailer for some in depth analysis. 

Obviously it goes without saying, if you're trying to remain spoiler free, don't listen to this :-)

Direct download: SPECTRE20Special20Report20-20Full20Trailer20Analysis.mp3
Category:TV/Film -- posted at: 10:07pm UTC

We're shining a light on some of the supporting characters from the world of Bond this week. We'll be looking at key players like Quarrel, Kerim Bey, Draco and many more from Dr. No through to For Your Eyes Only today, with Octopussy through to Skyfall coming up next time. 

Enjoy!

 

Direct download: JBR045-The-Allies-of-Bond-Part-1.mp3
Category:TV/Film -- posted at: 12:30am UTC

We're back with the very first MI6 Mailbag episode! This time we're dedicating a full episode to listener questions, featuring thoughts on a Bond TV series, Idris Elba as Mr. Big, George Lazenby's Diamonds Are Forever and a whole lot more.

Alongside that, we run the usual gauntlet of Bond Trivia, Guess The Quote, Bond Celebrity Deathmatch (including last week's results of Galore vs Klebb), Guess The Music Q and much more!

Direct download: JBR044-MI6-Mail-Bag-1.mp3
Category:TV/Film -- posted at: 4:13am UTC

In light of his recent passing on June 7th, we thought it was a good moment for James Bond Radio to pay tribute to everyone's favourite golden gun toting hitman, Christopher Lee. 

We'll be taking a look at his unbelievably amazing life...believe us when we tell you, this guy packed more into his first 25 years than most of us do in a lifetime. 

We'll be picking our favourite Scaramanga moments and generally paying tribute to the legend of Christopher Lee.

Direct download: JBR043-A-Tribute-To-Sir-Christopher-Lee.mp3
Category:TV/Film -- posted at: 12:30am UTC

We have a veteran Bond crew member on today’s edition of James Bond Radio; Mr. Terry Bamber. We talk about his fascinating history with Bond from his Dad (Dickie Bamber) working on the first 4 Bond films as a prop man, to Terry’s first day on the job as a runner on The Man With The Golden Gun, to his work on Skyfall.

Not only is Terry a goldmine of entertaining stories from the world of 007, he’s genuinely a huge Bond fan too. You’ll hear stories about what happened when Terry delivered a plate of sandwiches to Sir Roger Moore’s dressing room, to on set antics with Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson.

Get excited Bond fans, this is a good one!

Direct download: JBR042-Bond-Behind-The-Scenes-Terry-Bamber.mp3
Category:TV/Film -- posted at: 7:17am UTC

It's time for a freshen up at James Bond Radio! After 40 episodes we thought it was high time to mix things up a little bit, so James Bond Radio has a very special announcement for you in today's episode.

We'll be messing with the format a little bit by running a regular "Bond News" episode, an "Mi6 Mailbag" episode where we respond to all the listener messages, special "Spotlight" episodes where we go deep on very specific areas of Bond and of course we'll be continuing with the usual round of interviews, film reviews and discussion.

This week we're talking James Bond News: Tom "Meets" Famke Janssen, Christopher Lee RIP, The Bond Distributor Bidding War,  Damian Lewis as Bond and the latest new about SPECTRE.

Enjoy :-)

TAKE THE ULTIMATE JAMES BOND QUIZ:
http://jamesbondradio.com/take-the-quiz

Direct download: JBR041-Bond-News-Tom-Meets-Famke-Janssen-Christopher-Lee-RIP.mp3
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It's time for another emergency SPECTRE podcast covering the brand new footage added to the teaser trailer, released just yesterday on US TV. 

Direct download: SPECTRE-Special-Report-233-Extended-Teaser.mp3
Category:TV/Film -- posted at: 1:22am UTC

James Bond Radio is back with what can only be described as a behemoth of an episode, our review of 1977's classic, The Spy Who Loved Me. We went a little overboard this time and ended up waffling on for just under four and a half hours, which is why we've conveniently split this week's episode into two sections. 

This week we talk Trigger Mortis, the latest Bond novel from Anthony Horowitz. We hear about Game of Thrones star, Kit Harington's "Bond dream." We cover the latest SPECTRE news and of course we talk about Sir Roger Moore's favourite of his Bond films, The Spy Who Loved Me. 

Don't miss this week's mammoth serving of James Bond Radio!

Take The Ultimate James Bond Quiz:
http://jamesbondradio.com/take-the-quiz

 

Direct download: JBR040-The-Spy-Who-Loved-Me-Reviewed-Part-1-Edit.mp3
Category:TV/Film -- posted at: 12:30am UTC

 

James Bond Radio is back with what can only be described as a behemoth of an episode, our review of 1977's classic, The Spy Who Loved Me. We went a little overboard this time and ended up waffling on for just under four and a half hours, which is why we've conveniently split this week's episode into two sections. 

This week we talk Trigger Mortis, the latest Bond novel from Anthony Horowitz. We hear about Game of Thrones star, Kit Harington's "Bond dream." We cover the latest SPECTRE news and of course we talk about Sir Roger Moore's favourite of his Bond films, The Spy Who Loved Me. 

Don't miss this week's mammoth serving of James Bond Radio!

Take The Ultimate James Bond Quiz:
http://jamesbondradio.com/take-the-quiz

Direct download: JBR040-The-Spy-Who-Loved-Me-Reviewed-Part-2.mp3
Category:TV/Film -- posted at: 12:30am UTC

TAKE THE ULTIMATE JAMES BOND QUIZ:
http://jamesbondradio.com/take-the-quiz

James Bond Radio Podcast #039:

James Bond Radio is back with our review of the very first 007 continuation novel 'Colonel Sun.' We're going in deep on this one talking about everything from the quality of the opening line, the villain's plot to Bond's eagerness in the bedroom!

Also we talk about the latest SPECTRE news with the latest photos and video of an action sequence shooting on the river Thames. We look at Mr. Hinx's signature handgun and we ponder the all important question of whether Daniel's Bond would or should smoke on screen. 

It's all happening this week in episode #039 of James Bond Radio.

Direct download: JBR039-Colonel-Sun-Book-Review-2.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:30am UTC

We're back with part two of our Bond collectors coverage. This time Chris talks to Guiness world record holder, Nick Bennett, famed for having the largest collection of Bond memorabilia in the entire world. Chris was lucky enough to be granted access to the hidden underground lair to see the collection and spent an hour with Nick talking all things Bond.

We have all the latest SPECTRE news and speculation with some absolutely intriguing little nuggets found on the SPECTRE IMdb page. All we're saying is that maybe Christoph isn't Blofeld after all?

Also don't forget to stick around for the 007 "gameshow" that closes each show. You'll get your regular dose of Bond Trivia, Guess the Quote, Complete The Lyric, Guess The Music Q and Bond Celebrity Deathmatch.

Direct download: JBR038-The-Collectors-of-Bond-Part-2-Nick-Bennett.mp3
Category:TV/Film -- posted at: 12:30am UTC

James Bond Radio is back with the first of a two parter looking at the world of collecting 007. This week we're talking to Zaritsky, David Zaritsky, who you'll have most probably seen on youtube or his website TheBondExperience.com talking about the clothes of Bond and showing off his awesome basement that's stuffed to the rafters with Bond memorabilia.

We also run through the usual gauntlet of listener messages and emails. We discuss Daniel's dodgy knee and we announce the JBR listener's choice award for the ultimate Bond villain.

Direct download: JBR037-The-Collectors-of-Bond-Part-1.mp3
Category:TV/Film -- posted at: 12:30am UTC

The year of Sir Roger continues at James Bond Radio this week with our review of the big man's second 007 outing, The Man With The Golden Gun. This film does tend to divide opinion among Bond fans, with some hailing it as a classic and some calling it Roger's weakest. What will be the JBR verdict? Tune in to find out!

Also, after Chris finally watched the brand new SPECTRE trailer, we talk at length about what we saw and what we hope we'll see in the finished film. We have our usual round of Bond chat, along with what seems to be developing into a full scale Bond game show at the end of each episode. Don't miss Bond Trivia, Guess The Quote, Complete The Lyric, Guess The Music Q and the first installment of James Bond Celebrity Deathmatch!

It's all happening on James Bond Radio!

Direct download: JBR036_The_Man_With_The_Golden_Gun_Reviewed.mp3
Category:TV/Film -- posted at: 12:30am UTC

So after a night's sleep, James Bond Radio is back with a bonus emergency episode all about the brand new SPECTRE teaser trailer.

This is such an exciting time to be a Bond fan!

Direct download: JBR-SPECTRE-Special-Report-002-teaser-trailer-breakdown.mp3
Category:TV/Film -- posted at: 1:45pm UTC

We're back to conclude our Bond villain coverage this week with Part 2 of our Bond baddie special. This time we're going from For Your Eyes Only's Aristotle Kristatos all the way through to Raoul Silva, then concluding with rating every single villain with our trademarked 3-tier system.

As usual we talk about the usual SPECTRE news (with an airtight "skip ahead" spoiler warning system), run the usual gauntlet of trivia, quotes and music Qs and discuss who would win in a fight between Rosa Klebb and Irma Bunt.

Don't miss this week's edition of James Bond Radio: The Villains of Bond, Part 2.

Direct download: JBR035-The-Villains-of-Bond-28Part-229.mp3
Category:TV/Film -- posted at: 1:46am UTC

It's time for us to look at the evil doers, the nasty men, the antagonists and baddies from the world of Bond. In today's episode we look at everyone from Dr. No to Hugo Drax. We sort the good villains from the bad villains and organise them into our patented 3 tier system. 

In addition, we hear what could possibly be the most adorable rendition of Goldfinger ever from the daughter of JBR listener Darren Noble. We discuss the news of Roger Moore's return to the role of 007 in the upcoming Comic Relief sketch and plenty more.

Don't miss out on the latest episode of James Bond Radio, it's gonna be a good one!

Direct download: JBR3420The20Villains20of20Bond2028Part20129.mp3
Category:TV/Film -- posted at: 12:30am UTC

We're marching forth into brand new territory with this week's episode of James Bond Radio. This time we're investigating the comic book world of James Bond with our interview with Alan J. Porter, author of 'James Bond: The History of the Illustrated 007.'

Along with that we talk about our recent viewing of Kingsman: The Secret Service, discuss the recent tweet Sir Roger Moore sent us and talk over a huge amount of SPECTRE news and speculation. 

 

Direct download: JBR033-The-Comic-Book-Bond-Alan-J-Porter-Interview.mp3
Category:TV/Film -- posted at: 12:30am UTC

After yesterday's release of the first behind the scenes footage of SPECTRE, I thought I'd jump on for a quick SPECTRE SPECIAL REPORT!

Direct download: SPECTRE-Special-Report.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:31pm UTC

It’s James Bond Radio’s First Birthday! 
 
To celebrate we'll be engaging in a spot of James Bonding (to quote some of our fellow 007 podcasters) with 6 of our most dedicated listeners! We’ll be talking all about what Bond means to them, sharing Bondian stories and…well...whatever areas of Bondology they want to talk about. 

Guest include: Van Allen Plexico (USA), James Dutton (UK), John Williams (USA), Josh Trett (UK), Ralf Lewandowski (Germany) and Antoinette Miceli (Canada).

 

Get ready for a different kind of James Bond Radio episode this week guys. This is something we’ve never done before so it’s new territory. A Bond podcast by the fans, for the fans!
Direct download: JBR032-1st-Birthday-Fancast-Celebration.mp3
Category:TV/Film -- posted at: 12:30am UTC