Episodes
'A View to an Episode' is where we look back ar our favourite clips from the past shows. In this short clip we discuss the completely new cast and how to would appear that the new cast doesn't quite get over the continuity issues from the past decades of Bond. If you like this clip then be sure to check out the full episode on 0015 - The Living Daylights
Published 02/14/24
Welcome to the For Your Ears Only podcast. Today we are having off the back of the cargo plane that is The Living Daylights, Bond's grittier and more serious era, and the beginning of Timothy Dalton's reign with the 007 character. We discuss the overall tone change of the movie compared with previous films but how it remains true to the expectations of a Bond film whilst leaning a bit more into the kind of character that Ian Fleming wrote. Please give this episode a positive review/rating...
Published 02/07/24
'A View to an Episode' is where we look back at our favourite clips from the past shows. In this short clip we revisit one of the questions we asked Matthew Bauer (Director of The Other Fellow) on how he found someone who did not want to be found. If you like this clip then please be sure to check out the full interview on 'Matthew Bauer - Director of The Other Fellow: A Film about men. Real men. Named James Bond. Also be sure to check out the documentary on Amazon Prime, ITVX, and Emirates...
Published 01/31/24
Welcome to The For Your Ears Only Podcast, and today is a very special episode. Not only for the fact that it is our first of 2024 but it is also our very first guest on the show, and who better than Mr Matthew Bauer. Matthew Bauer is a director and producer of numerous short movies and feature length films. His latest work is called 'The Other Fellow' a documentary focusing around real people with the name James Bond and how this seemingly 'flat' name as in fact has great impact on their...
Published 01/24/24
**Recommended to view with visual** YouTube link provided. Welcome to the For Your Ears Only Podcast. In this special episode we round off the end of the Roger Moore Era and also round of 2023 with cocktails! From Live and Let Die right through to A View to a Kill we go through some of the most iconic drinks to grace the world's bars. Mulled Wine Americano Black/White Russian Sazarac French '79 Octopussy The Golden Gun Thanks to the Scottish Spirit companies for getting...
Published 12/21/23
'A View to an Episode' is where we look back at our favourite clips from the past shows. In this short clip we discuss the similarities between Goldfinger and A View to a Kill and how they could almost be called the same movie just made in different times. From the same archetype characters to an almost identical storyline. If you like this clip then please be sure to check out the full episode on 0014 - A View to a Kill.
Published 12/13/23
Welcome to the For Your Ears Only Podcast. Today we taking a blimp ride through Roger's final outing as Bond that is 1985's A View to a Kill. With this episode being the end of the Moore Era, Jack and Derek are both dressed in Bond attire to celebrate the man who took Bond form the 70s right thought to the mid 80s. Please give this episode a positive review/rating and remember to share the episode. If you would like to support the podcast then why not grab a T-Shirt or Mug...
Published 12/06/23
'A view to an episode' looks back at our favourite clips from the past shows. In this short clip we discuss the jump scares and the tension built during the bomb scene of Octopussy: something we have not seen in Bond films till this moment. If you like this clip then please be sure to check out the full episode on 0013 - Octopussy
Published 11/29/23
Welcome to episode 0013 of the For Your Ears Only podcast. Today we are riding shotgun in the wild and wonderful Tuk Tuk that is 1983's Octopussy. With the episode being released on Thanks giving we thought we would wear appropriate family dinner attire and even brought on board a beloved American beverage. We go through what makes Octopussy a surprisingly great film and how this non stop action piece ranks it high on our leader board. Please give the episode a positive review/rating and...
Published 11/23/23
'A View to an Episode' looks back at our favourite clips from the past shows. In this short clip we revisit Derek's 'Rant' at the ending sequence of For Your Eyes Only. If you like this clip then please be sure to check out the full episode on 0012 - For Your Eyes Only.
Published 11/15/23
Welcome to Episode 0012 of the For Your Ears Only podcast. Today we are skiing down the bobsleigh that is For Your Eyes Only - the movie that inspired the name for this podcast. Derek does have harsh words for this movie but Jack tries to find some endearing qualities to redeem the 1981 classic. Please give the episode a positive review/rating and remember to share the episode. If you would like to support the podcast then why not grab a T-Shirt or mug at:...
Published 11/08/23
'A View to an Episode' looks back at our favourite clips from the past shows. In this short clip we revisit our favourite Bond moments from Moonraker and how the sci-fi influence on cinema ultimately crafted this space age Bond classic. If you like this episode then please be sure to check out the full episode on 0011 - Moonraker.
Published 11/01/23
Licence to remake is our mini series where we look at classic Bond and discuss the cast, theme, and plot if it was made in modern times. Today we look at You Only Live Twice if it was made in the 2020s but still set in the 1960s. If you enjoyed this episode then be sure to check the full movie breakdown of You Only Live Twice on episode 005.
Published 10/25/23
Welcome to episode 0011 of the For Your Ears Only Podcast. Today we are strapping ourselves in and blasting off into the Bond sci-fi adventure known as 'Moonraker'. Derek and Jack discuss the Star Wars influence on this movie, why it is so divisive, and why Jack has a moustache. Please give this episode a positive review/rating and remember to share. If you would like to support the podcast and become part of the show then why not grab yourself a T-Shirt or Mug at:...
Published 10/18/23
**Recommend to watch on Spotify player or on YouTube channel** Never Say Never Again (1983) was an 'unofficial' Bond movie - with it not being tied to the Eon productions. Jack and Derek have never watched it before so we thought it would be fun to watch and film our reactions to this divisive film.
Published 10/12/23
Licence to remake is our mini series where we look at the classic Bond movies and discuss the cast, theme, and plot if it was made in modern times. Today we look at On Her Majesty's Secret Service if it was made in the 2020s but still set at the end of the 1960s. If you enjoyed this episode then please be sure to check out our full breakdown of On Her Majesty's Secret Service on episode 006
Published 10/04/23
Licence to remake is our mini series where we look at the classic Bond movies and discuss the cast, theme, and plot if it was made in modern times. Today we look at Thunderball if it was released in the 2020s, but still set in 1965. If you enjoy this episode then please be sure to check out our full movie breakdown of Thunderball on episode 004.
Published 09/27/23
Licence to Remake is our mini series where we look at the classic Bond movies and discuss the cast, theme, and plot if it was made in modern times. Today we look at Goldfinger if it was released in the 2020s, but still set in 1964. If you enjoy this episode then please be sure to check out our full movie breakdown of Goldfinger on episode 003.
Published 09/20/23
'A View to an Episode' looks back at our favourite clips from past shows. In This short clip we revisit our favourite Bond moments from The Spy Who Loved Me and how these iconic stunts and visuals have influenced the modern day spy thriller archetype. If you like this episode then please be sure to check out the full episode on 0010 - The Spy Who Loved Me.
Published 09/13/23
Licence to remake is our mini series where we look at the classic Bond movies and discuss the cast, theme, and plot if it was to be made in modern times. Today we look at From Russia with Love and if it was released in the 2020s , but still set in 1963. If you enjoy this episode then please be sure to check out our full movie breakdown of From Russia with love in episode 002.
Published 09/06/23
'A View to an episode' looks back at our favourite clips from past shows. In this short clip we revisit our take on what makes The Man with the Golden Gun the horniest movie of the series so far and how it seemed to double down on its adult themes. If you like this episode then please be sure to check out the full episode on 009 - The Man with the Golden Gun.
Published 08/30/23
Welcome to Episode 0010 of the For Your Ears Only Podcast. Today we are skiing off the cliff and landing in the Bond powerhouse that is The Spy Who Loved Me. Jack and Derek discuss not only the huge moments that to this day still stand the test of time of the big screen but also the off screen challenges that made this icon such a fan favourite amongst the Bond world. Please give the episode a positive review/rating and remember to share the episode. If you would like to support the...
Published 08/23/23
Licence to remake is our mini series where we look at the classic Bond movies an discuss the cast, theme, and plot if it was made in modern times. Today we look at Dr No and if it was released in the 2020s, but still set in 1962. If you enjoy this episode then please be sure to check out our full movie breakdown of Dr No in episode 001.
Published 08/16/23
'A view to en episode' looks back at our favourite clips from past shows. In this short clip we revisit the description of how Bond's stunt man 'Ross Kananga' really did step on multiple live crocodiles in order to get that iconic shot. If you like this then please be sure to check out the full episode on 008 - Live and Let Die.
Published 08/09/23
Welcome to Episode 009 of the For Your Ears Only podcast. Today we make our way through the Villains funhouse that is The Man with the Golden Gun. Roger Moore's second outing is one which carried on the less serious tone of Live and Let Die and ultimately made a film full of laughs, stunts, and memorable moments. Please give the episode a positive review/rating and remember to share the episode. If you would like to support the podcast then why not grab a T-Shirt or mug at:...
Published 08/02/23