Episodes
In our twenty-sixth episode, Martin, Adam, and Phil complete their reconnaissance of the unofficial Bond adventures with Never Say Never Again (1983). Does this film mark a glorious return for Sir Sean as 007, or should he have stuck to saying ‘never’? {Correspondence to: [email protected]}.
Published 11/19/20
In our twenty-fifth episode, Martin, Adam, and Phil try to comprehend the incomprehensible as they cast a confused collective eye over Casino Royale (1967). Clashing egos, clapping sea lions and a missing storyline - was this spy spoof always heading for disaster? {Correspondence to: [email protected]}.
Published 11/12/20
In our twenty-fourth episode (tempus fugit!), Martin, Adam, and Phil enter the shady world of SPECTRE (2015). Is this film the cinematic equivalent of sharing a dirty martini with your lover, or is it more akin to the bitter taste of a prolytic digestive enzyme shake? {Correspondence to: [email protected]}.
Published 10/29/20
In our twenty-third episode, Martin, Adam, and Phil hold their own podcast inquiry into the handling of Daniel Craig’s third Bond film: Skyfall (2012). They discuss a vengeful rogue agent, some sublime cinematography, and an emotional changing of the guard at MI6 {Correspondence to: [email protected]}.
Published 10/22/20
In our twenty-second episode, Martin, Adam, and Phil try to find a small amount of comfort with Quantum of Solace (2008). Is this a slick entry in the franchise, or does it lose energy long before its explosive fuel cell ending? {Correspondence to: [email protected]}
Published 10/15/20
In our twenty-first episode, Martin, Adam, and Phil (you know their names) deal with the high-stakes Bond adventure: Casino Royale (2006). The deck was stacked against Daniel Craig in his Bond debut, but was he able to come out fighting and prove well-suited for the role? {Correspondence to: [email protected]}.
Published 10/08/20
In our twentieth episode, Martin, Adam, and Phil examine the film that even Albert R. ‘Cubby’ Broccoli would have trouble calling ‘science fact’: Die Another Day (2002). Our trio discuss the vanishing car, the CGI ‘enhanced’ kite surfing and the light side of the Moon! {Correspondence to: [email protected]}.
Published 09/24/20
In our nineteenth episode, Martin, Adam, and Phil discover whether The World Is Not Enough (1999) is enough to excite their senses. Is this adventure akin to having Christmas in Turkey, or would they prefer to take a bullet to the Medulla Oblongata? {Correspondence to: [email protected]}.
Published 09/17/20
Episode eighteen is hot off the press, with Martin, Adam, and Phil buried in their copies of Tomorrow Never Dies (1997). They reflect on a megalomaniacal media mogul, Stamper’s chakra supervisor and stealthy McStealth Ship in the South China Seas. Delicious! {Correspondence to: [email protected]}.
Published 09/10/20
In our seventeenth episode, Martin, Adam, and Phil are joined by Nick in their dissection of Goldeneye (1995). The team discuss Pierce Brosnan’s dam fine introduction, Sean Bean’s fallen agent and Phil’s atrocious taste in music {Correspondence to: [email protected]}.
Published 09/03/20
The team are taking a break from the Bond film reviews this week, but in this special episode, Phil takes you on a wild (and informative) ride with this uncut version of his musings on the iconic Aston Martin DB5 from Goldfinger. {As ever, please send your correspondence to: [email protected]}.
Published 08/27/20
In our sixteenth episode, Martin, Adam, and Phil welcome Nick back into the Cubby Hole for an inspection of Licence To Kill (1989). Is this drug-filled, heart-stopping, head-splitting revenge mission a fitting end for Timothy Dalton’s Bond? {Correspondence to: [email protected]}.
Published 08/20/20
In our fifteenth episode, Martin, Adam and Phil embark on the Dalton double with The Living Daylights (1987). Hundred thousand changes, but is everything the same? Our trio discuss inept double O agents, exploding milk bottles and the new brooding Bond {Correspondence to: [email protected]}.
Published 08/13/20
In our fourteenth episode, Martin, Adam and Phil dance into the fire with A View To A Kill (1985). Has Sir Roger’s Bond swansong matured with age or should it be put out to pasture? {Also, have a chance to feature in our ‘Q Branch’ by sending your questions/topics to: [email protected]}.
Published 07/30/20
In our thirteenth episode, Martin, Adam and Phil take a deep dive into the realm of Octopussy (1983). There’s no clowning around this week as they discuss the wrath of Khan, Berkoff’s Orlov and the legendary Roger groan. {Also, have a chance to feature in our ‘Q Branch’ by sending your questions/topics to: [email protected]}.
Published 07/23/20
In our twelfth episode, Martin, Adam and Phil produce a show for your ears only, as they discuss For Your Eyes Only (1981). Join them as they delve into the crazy 80’s world of Tenacious Topel, Dastardly Dance and Margaret Thatcher talking to a parrot. {Also, send your questions/topics for discussion on future episodes to: [email protected]).
Published 07/17/20
In our eleventh episode, Martin, Adam and Phil have a blast with Moonraker (1979). They discuss impossible laser guns, skydives and storylines, as well as answering your questions in ‘Q Branch’ (send your questions to: [email protected]).
Published 07/09/20
In our tenth episode, Martin, Adam and Phil sink their teeth into the best film ever made, The Spy Who Loved Me (1977). They marvel at the iconic pre-title sequence, Elon Musk’s Lotus Esprit and of course, they answer your questions (correspondence to ‘Q Branch’ via email: [email protected]).
Published 07/02/20
In our ninth episode, Martin, Adam and Phil barrel roll their way across the bizarre world of The Man with the Golden Gun (1974). They discuss superfluous papillae, superfluous cameos and that super Funhouse!
Published 06/25/20
In our eighth episode, Martin, Adam and Phil welcome Roger Moore into his Cubby Hole with Live and Let Die (1973). Does the film successfully meld the Blaxploitation genre with a more light-hearted tone? And what can be said about Louisiana’s finest, Sheriff J.W. Pepper?
Published 06/18/20
In our seventh episode, Martin, Adam and Phil bid a fond farewell to Sean Connery. Is his Bond swansong, Diamonds are Forever (1971) a flawless gem or a stinking mud pie? Our trio discuss the camp Blofeld, cumbersome gadgets and Adam's hatred of Las Vegas.
Published 06/11/20
In our sixth episode, Martin, Adam and Phil are joined by special guest, Nick in their exploration of On Her Majesty’s Secret Service (1969). They discuss the Australian Bond, the American Blofeld and that stunning Swiss setting.
Published 06/04/20
In our fifth episode, Martin, Adam and Phil abseil into the heart of You Only Live Twice (1967). Topics range from Japanese proverbs to rude looking spacecraft, and Adam picks a fight with Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson.
Published 05/28/20
In our fourth episode, Martin, Adam and Phil take the plunge into Thunderball (1965). They discuss everything from the film's groundbreaking action sequences, to Phil's unexpected Bond actor crush.
Published 05/21/20
In our third episode, Martin, Adam and Phil pour golden words in your ears with their take on Goldfinger (1964). They discuss the world’s best golf caddie, sexual innuendos and Pussy Galore.
Published 05/13/20