The 007 Files

David Leigh, Bill Koenig, Javi Trujillo
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The 007 Files podcast dives deep into the world of James Bond, blending expert analysis with casual conversation. Co-hosted by David Leigh, author of The Complete Guide to the Drinks of James Bond and founder of The James Bond Dossier, Bill Koenig of The Spy Command and Javi Trujillo, the podcast explores Bond's films, books, and cultural impact. Stay tuned for everything from in-depth reviews to Bond 26 updates and discussions of all things 007. Perfect for lifelong fans and new recruits alike!

  1. Hopes & Fears for James Bond Under Amazon ft. Phil Nobile Jr. | The 007 Files S4E002

    20 HR AGO

    Hopes & Fears for James Bond Under Amazon ft. Phil Nobile Jr. | The 007 Files S4E002

    What does Amazon’s control of James Bond really mean for the future of 007? In this episode of The 007 Files, hosts Bill Koenig and David Leigh are joined by Fangoria editor-in-chief Phil Nobile Jr. to explore the hopes and fears surrounding the Amazon era of the James Bond franchise — and what the shift from family stewardship to corporate ownership could mean for cinema’s most enduring spy series. Phil reflects on an article he wrote in July 2017 suggesting that the Broccoli family might one day sell the franchise after one more film — remarkably prescient as it turns out. The conversation examines both the risks and the opportunities facing 007. While many fans fear increased corporate interference and the direction Amazon's Bond might take, another possibility emerges: that 007 may represent only a tiny part of Amazon’s vast business, potentially allowing filmmakers greater creative freedom rather than less. A major theme of the discussion is modern villainy. Phil argues that the real threat posed by artificial intelligence is not science-fiction imagery or killer robots, but something far more human — power, influence, and economic manipulation driven by powerful tech interests. In that sense, AI may offer fertile ground for a contemporary Bond story rooted in present-day anxieties rather than Cold War nostalgia. Together, the discussion looks at where Bond stands now, what might change in the years ahead, and what fans should realistically hope for — or worry about — as 007 enters its next chapter. Where to find us Phil Nobile Jr. https://bsky.app/profile/philnobilejr.bsky.social Bill Koenig ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://hmssweblog.wordpress.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ David Leigh ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thejamesbonddossier.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Recorded in the USA and Spain on 10th February 2026.

    42 min
  2. What can James Bond fans expect in 2026? | The 007 Files S4E01

    21 FEB

    What can James Bond fans expect in 2026? | The 007 Files S4E01

    Season 4 of The 007 Files begins with a look ahead at what 2026 could mean for Bond 26 — from script progress and casting expectations to the real-world challenges shaping the next James Bond film. In this episode, we examine where Bond 26 actually stands today, separating confirmed developments from speculation and media narratives surrounding the future of 007 under Amazon MGM. What should Bond fans realistically expect this year? Is casting likely in 2026? And how much of the online conversation reflects reality rather than rumour? Where to find us Bill Koenig⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://hmssweblog.wordpress.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Javi Trujillo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/javitru.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thebondisnotenough/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ David Leigh⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thejamesbonddossier.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Recorded in the USA and Spain on 20th January 2026.

    33 min
  3. Goldeneye at 30: The Film That Revived and Reset James Bond pt 3 | The 007 Files S3 E013

    24 JAN

    Goldeneye at 30: The Film That Revived and Reset James Bond pt 3 | The 007 Files S3 E013

    This is part three of our three-episode examination of Goldeneye. Bill Koenig, Javi Trujillo, and David Leigh start with Goldeneye 007, a game that didn’t merely succeed but rewired expectations. It showed what a film tie-in could be, helped define the console shooter, and introduced an entire generation to James Bond through split-screen multiplayer rather than cinema screens. From there, the discussion turns to Pierce Brosnan. With distance, his Bond successfully carried the franchise through the post–Cold War vacuum and restored Bond’s cultural relevance in the 1990s. Related to that is how fans appear to have cooled towards Daniel Craig’s Bond in the years since No Time to Die. Martin Campbell’s role is examined, as is that of Michael G Wilson and Barbara Broccoli as Cubby handed over the reigns. Where to find us: Bill Koenig ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://hmssweblog.wordpress.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Javi Trujillo ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/javitru.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thebondisnotenough/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ David Leigh ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thejamesbonddossier.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Recorded in the USA and Spain on 20th January 2026

    39 min
  4. Goldeneye at 30: The Film That Revived and Reset James Bond pt 2 | The 007 Files S3 E012

    27/12/2025

    Goldeneye at 30: The Film That Revived and Reset James Bond pt 2 | The 007 Files S3 E012

    In this episode of The 007 Files, the hosts continue their discussion on revisit Goldeneye, the film that didn’t just reintroduce James Bond, but quietly rescued the franchise from irrelevance. They look at the change to Leavesden Studios and the symbolic shift away from Pinewood Studios, mirroring Bond’s own need to evolve after the Cold War. They explore the cultural shockwave of casting Judi Dench as M, the uneasy question of whether Bond had become a Cold War relic, Jack Wade and why Felix Leiter was absent. There’s also a close look at Bond’s changing image through cars and brands, from the BMW Z3 to the return of the DB5, and the long-lasting partnership with Omega. Where to find us: Bill Koenig ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://hmssweblog.wordpress.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Javi Trujillo ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/javitru.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thebondisnotenough/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ David Leigh ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thejamesbonddossier.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Recorded in the USA and Spain on 10th December 2025

    34 min
  5. Goldeneye at 30: The Film That Revived and Reset James Bond pt 1 | The 007 Files S3 E011

    20/12/2025

    Goldeneye at 30: The Film That Revived and Reset James Bond pt 1 | The 007 Files S3 E011

    Bill Koenig, David Leigh, and Javi Trujillo mark the 30th anniversary of Goldeneye by revisiting the moment James Bond returned to the big screen and reminding audiences why it mattered. They explore the film’s release in 1995, its immediate impact on the franchise, and how its box office success reshaped Bond’s future after years in the wilderness. The discussion moves into the realities of production, from budget constraints to the risks involved in relaunching 007 for a post–Cold War world. Personal memories of first viewings and early fan excitement blend with reflections on how conventions helped build momentum around the film. Attention is also given to the iconic dam jump, a stunt that reset expectations for Bond action, and the controversial but influential score by Eric Serra. They also examine the evolving importance of title sequences, shaped by Daniel Kleinman, and why Goldeneye still stands as a defining chapter in Bond history. Where to find us: Bill Koenig ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://hmssweblog.wordpress.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Javi Trujillo ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/javitru.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thebondisnotenough/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ David Leigh ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thejamesbonddossier.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Recorded in the USA and Spain on 10th December 2025

    44 min
  6. Celebrating SPECTRE at 10 - part 2 | The 007 Files S3 E010

    13/12/2025

    Celebrating SPECTRE at 10 - part 2 | The 007 Files S3 E010

    The second half of our Licence to Legacy deep-dive sees co-hosts Javi Trujillo, Bill Koenig, and David Leigh return to SPECTRE a decade later to explore how the film sits in the Craig era’s legacy. This time we wonder whether bringing back Blofeld and SPECTRE truly delivered the creative spark the filmmakers were aiming for, and we discuss the scene inspired by Colonel Sun and whether it sets a precedent. From the much-publicised yet underwhelming “world record” explosion to the Rome car chase that never quite lands, we revisit several moments that fell short of their promise.The Sony hacks inevitably come up as we look at how they shaped rewrites and coloured the film’s reception. We also explore the decision to retrofit the Craig films into a single overarching storyline, the two-part narrative John Logan originally planned, and how Daniel Craig’s “slash my wrists” comment took on a life of its own. Where to find us: Bill Koenig ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://hmssweblog.wordpress.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Javi Trujillo ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/javitru.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thebondisnotenough/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ David Leigh ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thejamesbonddossier.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Recorded in the USA and Spain on 3rd December 2025

    42 min
  7. Celebrating SPECTRE at 10 - part 1 | The 007 Files S3 E009

    06/12/2025

    Celebrating SPECTRE at 10 - part 1 | The 007 Files S3 E009

    In this Licence to Legacy episode co-hosts Javi Trujillo, Bill Koenig, and David Leigh revisit SPECTRE on its 10th anniversary of its release. We start with our first viewings back in 2015 and how our opinions have shifted after a decade of rewatching, reflection, and franchise changes. The conversation explores how SPECTRE performed at the box office compared to Skyfall and how Mexico’s tax credits influenced the film’s colourful opening sequence. We dive into the return of the gunbarrel to the beginning of the movie, why it mattered to fans, and whether or not Amazon should consider experimenting with gunbarrel placement. Thomas Newman’s score gets a close look as we compare its reuse of Skyfall motifs and, if Sam Smith's theme is from the point of view of James Bond, come up with the answer to just why his voice is so high pitched. Where to find us: Bill Koenig ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://hmssweblog.wordpress.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Javi Trujillo ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/javitru.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thebondisnotenough/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ David Leigh ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thejamesbonddossier.com⁠⁠⁠ Recorded in the USA and Spain on 3rd December 2025

    28 min
  8. Exploring 007's Britain with writer Edward Biddulph | The 007 Files S3 E008

    29/11/2025

    Exploring 007's Britain with writer Edward Biddulph | The 007 Files S3 E008

    In this episode we’re joined by Edward Biddulph to explore the real-world Britain behind James Bond. His new book, The James Bond Lover’s Guide to Britain, brings together locations from Fleming’s novels, the films, and Fleming’s own life — all chosen with one thing in mind: places anyone can actually visit. We dive into the adventure of visiting these sites as Edward talks about the thrill of standing at a location from his favourite Bond film, and the memories of growing up in Kent where he first realised that Bond’s world overlapped with his own. Listen in, enjoy the stories, and if you want to dig deeper into 007’s Britain, pick up the book. Where to find us: Edward Biddulph https://www.jamesbondfood.com 🛒 https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/The-James-Bond-Lovers-Guide-to-Britain-Paperback/p/56633 Bill Koenig ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://hmssweblog.wordpress.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Javi Trujillo ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/javitru.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thebondisnotenough/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ David Leigh ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thejamesbonddossier.com⁠⁠ Recorded in the UK, USA and Spain on 17th November 2025

    38 min
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The 007 Files podcast dives deep into the world of James Bond, blending expert analysis with casual conversation. Co-hosted by David Leigh, author of The Complete Guide to the Drinks of James Bond and founder of The James Bond Dossier, Bill Koenig of The Spy Command and Javi Trujillo, the podcast explores Bond's films, books, and cultural impact. Stay tuned for everything from in-depth reviews to Bond 26 updates and discussions of all things 007. Perfect for lifelong fans and new recruits alike!

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  • Creator
    David Leigh, Bill Koenig, Javi Trujillo
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    41
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © David Leigh, Bill Koenig, Javi Trujillo
  • Show Website
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