Episodes
This week, Tom & Chris are once again joined by professional stunt driver, Ross Scharphorn to conclude our coverage of The Car Chases of Bond. Last week, we started at Dr No, and finished up with For Your Eyes Only. This time around, we'll begin with Octopussy, then going film-by-film all the way through to SPECTRE. Join us as we go deep on the car chases of Bond.
Published 09/24/21
This week, Tom & Chris are joined by professional stunt driver, Ross Scharphorn. As a life-long Bond fan, Ross has built an impressive bank of car chase knowledge from the world of Bond. If you want to know any detail about a Bondian car chase, Ross is your man. Join us as we go deep on the car chases of Bond.
Published 09/17/21
This week, Tom & Chris are joined by Goldeneye & Casino Royale director, Martin Campbell. Martin talks about the process of casting a new 007, his thoughts on defining a new Bond for the decade to come, his conversations with Daniel Craig about the initial negative press surrounding his casting, and even comments on whether he'd come back for a third crack at Bond. Martin has been at the very top of our interview hit-list for a very long time, and our time with him did not...
Published 08/20/21
Episode Drops Friday August 20th at 12 Noon (GMT).
Published 08/19/21
This week, Tom & Chris take a look at the Bond villains and their deaths. From the more hilarious and unusual offerings, "He always did have an inflated opinion of himself," to the cold blooded kills, "I never miss." Strap in for a massive 3 hour conversation featuring JBR's unique "death rating" system, a new JBR jingle from Dan Gale, and much more. The podcast will be taking a brief summer break after this week's episode, but we'll be back in September with a massive two-parter...
Published 06/25/21
Due to a technical mishap, JBR's regular programming for this week has been postponed. To rescue what would have been an otherwise empty Friday in the calendar, JBR editor-in-chief, Mike Kirwan stepped in with a mini documentary discussing the most bizarre Bond of all. Featuring some well known voices in the Bond fan community including Calvin Dyson, Ajay Chowdhury, Pete Doherty, and more. JBR returns next week with The Music of Bond: The Living Daylights.
Published 06/18/21
This week we have some Ian Fleming action in store for you, courtesy of our LA correspondent Matthew Chernov. A major new Fleming biography titled The World is Not Enough has just been published in hardcover by Rowman & Littlefield, and Matt conducted an exclusive interview with the book’s author, Oliver Buckton. Join us for an in-depth and fast moving discussion that covers Fleming’s greatest strengths as a writer, his relationship to the women in his life, popular misconceptions...
Published 06/11/21
This week, John Williams & Brian Dobson explore the sartorial world of 007. John and Brian discuss everything from Bond’s best looks, all the way down the line to his more unfortunate outfits. *Edited by Michael Kirwan In related news, for any Bond fans interested in all things Bond clothing, check out the brand new book ‘From Tailors With Love’ just released from fellow Bond community podcasters, Peter Brooker and Matt Spaiser. From Tailors with Love tells the story of the celluloid...
Published 06/04/21
On the latest episode of JBR: The Comics of Bond, Jack Lugo interviews writer Christos Gage. Christos is the writer of the current Dynamite James Bond series – James Bond: Agent of SPECTRE. In the series, Bond must infiltrate SPECTRE in order to stop a greater threat. Along the way, we learn how Christos incorporated elements of the way Blofeld was portrayed in the Fleming books as well as what motivates Bond in his original story. Christos also teases what challenges lie ahead for Bond in...
Published 05/28/21
This week, Commanders Wright & Gale revisit the James Bond 25 Day Challenge that took the Bond community by storm last year. Chris and Dan discuss everything from favourite locations, to set design, action sequences and much more. Get set for a 3 hour mammoth podcast, so buckle up, grab yourself a cool martini, and enjoy this week’s podcast.
Published 05/21/21
It’s time for the fifth and final instalment of JBR’s 007th anniversary celebrations. This week, JW returns with 3 brave 00s, David Stephens, Mark Collins & Matthew Compton to talk about the music of Bond JBR returns next week with our man in Somerset Dan Gale.  *Edited by Michael Kirwan
Published 05/14/21
It's time for the fourth instalment of JBR's 007th anniversary. This week, we're joined by another 2 brave 00s to talk all things Bond. First up, we’re joined by our man in Scotland, Commander Craig Laurenson, followed by Tom's fellow man from The Isle of Wight, Commander Nick Grandvoinet. JW returns to JBR next week with some Bond music birthday banter.
Published 05/07/21
It's time for the third instalment of JBR's 007th anniversary! This week, we're joined by another 2 fearless listeners to talk all things Bond. First up, we’re joined by our man in Ireland (and JBR editor), Commander Michael Kirwan, followed by our man in Iowa, Commander Terrance Layhew. JBR returns next week for more birthday banter.  -- James Bond Radio is the podcast for 007 fans. Join us every Friday as we explore the world of 007. From celebrity interviews with the likes...
Published 04/30/21
It's time for the second instalment of our 007th anniversary episodes! This week, we're joined by 2 fearless listeners to talk all things Bond. First up, we’re joined by our man in London, Commander Alex Robson, followed by our man Down Under, Commander Brendan Low. JBR returns next week for more birthday banter.  -- James Bond Radio is the podcast for 007 fans. Join us every Friday as we explore the world of 007. From celebrity interviews with the likes of Sir Roger Moore,...
Published 04/23/21
JBR is 007 years old! To celebrate the first instalment of this year’s anniversary episodes we’ve invited 3 intrepid listeners onto the show to talk all things 007. First up, we’re joined by the husband and wife duo Alan J. Porter and Gillian J. Porter authors of the newly released "Bond Bible" The James Bond Lexicon (Austin, Texas). Next up we're joined by the man behind the 'Shaken Not Stirred' 007 Facebook group, Matt Wood (London, UK). And last but not least we're joined by our man...
Published 04/16/21
JBR is 007 years old! As usual we are planning on celebrating in style by inviting YOU, the JBR Family to join us on the show to talk Bond. Click the link below for more details... http://jamesbondradio.com/who-wants-to-be-on-jbrs-007th-anniversary-episode/ JBR Returns on Friday 16th April.
Published 04/04/21
"He has a powerful weapooooooon!" That's right, The Golden Gun has finally arrived. Join me as I open it for the first time. PS. In a similar tradition to No Time To Die's release schedule, JBR will now be returning in early April. See you then, everybody!
Published 02/27/21
Merry Christmas Bond fans! It's time for the 007th annual Big James Bond Boxing Day Bonanza Quiz. We have 100 fiendishly challenging questions to put you to the test. Like Q, will you have problems keeping it up? Or will you be keeping your British end up? Enter this year's quiz to find out!
Published 12/26/20
This week JBR revisits the Fleming v McClory story, courtesy of JBR editor in chief, Michael Kirwan. The Story of Thunderball is a fascinating one, to say the least, but how did it all happen? In today's episode, Michael examines the court cases, the stolen ideas and much more to find out why it all happened. With interviews from Robert Sellers (Author of the ‘Battle for Bond’), Sylvan Mason (Daughter of screenwriter, Jack Whittingham) and JBR's own Dan Gale, it's time to delve deep...
Published 12/18/20
This week, author, Mark Edlitz returns to the show to talk about his new book: The Lost Adventures of James Bond. As Bond fans, we've all seen the movies and read the books, but there is a hidden world of 007 content left to discover when it comes to the 'lost' or unmade adventures. In today's episode, Mark talks us through the ideas and outlines for Timothy Dalton's 3rd and 4th Bond films, explores the unproduced Casino Royale stage play written by Raymond Benson, exposes the secret...
Published 12/11/20
In today’s JBR episode, Agents Wright and Dobson will be discussing all things horology as they delve deeply into The Watches of Bond (Part I). Bond’s timepiece of choice has often ignited debate… which brand of watch should he wear? What is Bond’s most iconic timepiece? How much does Bond’s watch say about the man himself? The fascination and mystery around Bond’s watches come as no surprise given Fleming was a man who appreciated the finer things in life, including what he wore upon his...
Published 12/04/20
It's time to take 007 back to 1985 on this week's, The Music of Bond. John Barry returns for his penultimate Bond score, A View To A Kill. As a film it certainly divides opinion, but what of the score? Tune in for discussion on the history of the music, a look behind the scenes and a look at the highlights of the original A View To A Kill soundtrack release. *Edited by Michael Kirwan
Published 11/27/20
In today’s all new Comics of Bond, JBR episode, Jack Lugo and Dan Gale interview legendary comicbook artist and writer Mike Grell. From 1989-1990 Mike Grell created arguably the best Bond comic original series, Permission To Die. The 3 issue comic reads very much like a lost Bond film delivering an unparalleled reading experience that still holds up very nicely to this very day. Set during the Cold War, Permission To Die finds Bond tasked with rescuing the niece of a scientist with...
Published 11/20/20
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 final Bond film, Die Another Day. 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 ’02. Edited by Michael Kirwan
Published 11/13/20
Sir Sean Connery sadly passed away aged 90 on October 31st, 2020. As the original big screen 007, and the man who started it all, we decided to suspend our regular programming and put together a tribute to the great man. Over the next 3+ hours we come together to talk through our favourite Connery memories and moments, before handing the microphone over to the wider James Bond Radio family. JBR listeners around the world phoned in with messages for the legendary Scotsman, and we've included...
Published 11/06/20