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  1. For Your Eyes Only: Back to Basics | James Bond Retrospective

    6D AGO

    For Your Eyes Only: Back to Basics | James Bond Retrospective

    "He had no head for heights" - In this edition of the pod, we dive into For Your Eyes Only, the film that deliberately pulled 007 back down to earth after the excess of space-age spectacle. We unpack its colder, revenge-driven tone, the grounded espionage approach under director John Glen, and one of Roger Moore’s most restrained and human performances as Bond - alongside Carole Bouquet’s steely Melina and a return to danger rooted in realism rather than gadgets. Outside the film, we also discuss the latest Bond 26 rumourmill, including reports that Jacob Elordi has been offered the role of the next 007... Thundernerds Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thundernerds Leave us a voice message at the Thundernerds Hotline: https://www.speakpipe.com/thundernerds CHAPTER POINTS: (00:00) Intro (03:59) Bond 26 News: Elordi Reportedly Offered Role of 007 (14:45) For Your Eyes Only: Deep-Dive Begins (26:17) Pre Titles & Song: Blofeld’s Revenge & Singer Appears in Titles Sequence?  (46:36) Ionian Sea & London: British Spy Ship Sunk, Havelock Assassination & MI6 Briefing (54:33) Spain: Gonzales Villa, A Humbling Car Chase & Q's Identigraph (01:13:06) Italy: Bond Meets Bibi, Cortina Ski Chase & An Odd Hockey Sequence (01:42:16) Greece: Bond vs Locke, Underwater Wreck Dive & Swimming With the Sharks (01:59:16) Meteora & Ending: Cliff-side Ascent, Monastery Infiltration & Thatcher on the Phone (02:23:18) For Your Eyes Only: MVP & Our Letterboxd Rankings (02:35:38) James Bond Will Return In: Octopussy  #jamesbond #007 #foryoureyesonly #rogermoore #007podcast #filmpodcast #julianglover #jacobelordi #bond26

    2h 38m
  2. Moonraker: Not Science Fiction – Science Fact | James Bond Retrospective

    FEB 15

    Moonraker: Not Science Fiction – Science Fact | James Bond Retrospective

    "I think he's attempting re-entry sir" - In this edition of the pod, we dive into Moonraker, exploring the film’s unapologetic leap into spectacle - from Venice canals and Amazon jungles to full-blown outer space - along with Michael Lonsdale’s memorable Hugo Drax and the return of Jaws, this is the film that saw 007 fully embrace blockbuster excess under the banner of “science fact.” We also break down some Bond 26 rumourmill and the recently released 007: First Light 'Story' Trailer... Thundernerds Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thundernerds Leave us a voice message at the Thundernerds Hotline: https://www.speakpipe.com/thundernerds CHAPTER POINTS: (00:00) Intro (03:49) 007: First Light Releases 'Story' Trailer  (22:34) "No More Fun and Games" in Bond 26? (36:39) Moonraker Deep-Dive Begins (58:42) Pre Titles: Mid-Air Hijacking, Jaws Returns & The Freefall Stunt (01:12:15) London & California: Mission Briefing, Drax Industries & The Deadly Centrifuge  (01:36:29) Venice: Gondolas, Double-Take Pigeons & Showdown With Chang (02:03:48) Rio: Carnival Chaos, Cable Car Fight & Jaws Finds Love  (02:25:50) Amazon: Jungle Pursuit, A Tight Squeeze & Hidden Launch Base (02:36:38) Outer Space: Laser Battle, Jaws' Change Of Heart & Saving Humanity  (03:06:50) Moonraker: MVP & Our Letterboxd Rankings (03:21:42) James Bond Will Return In: For Your Eyes Only  #jamesbond #007 #moonraker #rogermoore #007podcast #filmpodcast #richardkiel #007firstlight #bond26

    3h 25m
  3. The Spy Who Loved Me: A Quintessential Home-Run | James Bond 007 Retrospective

    FEB 8

    The Spy Who Loved Me: A Quintessential Home-Run | James Bond 007 Retrospective

    "When one is in Egypt, one should delve into all its treasures" - In this edition of the pod, we discuss the milestone 10th film in the official EON Bond lineup, unpacking its massive leap in scale, Barbara Bach’s Anya Amasova, and the birth of Jaws as a pop-culture icon... Thundernerds Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thundernerds Leave us a voice message at the Thundernerds Hotline: https://www.speakpipe.com/thundernerds CHAPTER POINTS: (00:00) Intro (02:59) TSWLM: Peak Pre-Title Sequence, Iconic Henchman & A Memorable Bond Girl  (02:10:50) TSWLM: MVP & Our Letterboxd Rankings (02:21:49) James Bond Will Return In: For Your Eyes...whoops...Moonraker   #jamesbond #007 #thespywholovedme #rogermoore #007podcast #filmpodcast #richardkiel

    2h 25m
  4. The Man With The Golden Gun: Moore’s Darkest Performance | James Bond 007 Retrospective

    FEB 1

    The Man With The Golden Gun: Moore’s Darkest Performance | James Bond 007 Retrospective

    "She's just coming sir" - In this edition of the pod, we break down The Man With The Golden Gun - the final EON Bond produced by Harry Saltzman - and dive into Christopher Lee’s iconic turn as Scaramanga, Roger Moore’s darker edge, and the internet’s exploding rumourmill around Jacob Elordi as the potential new 007... Thundernerds Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thundernerds Leave us a voice message at the Thundernerds Hotline: https://www.speakpipe.com/thundernerds CHAPTER POINTS: (00:00) Intro (03:57) 'Back to  the Future' Segment Explained (07:02) Jacob Elordi in Discussions for Bond 26? (27:07) The Shortlist: Guessing the Top 10 IMDB rated Bond Films (42:09) TMWTGG: A Perfect Nemesis, Questionable Choices & Moore's Darkest Turn (02:36:07) TMWTGG: MVP & Our Letterboxd Rankings (02:47:06) James Bond Will Return In: The Spy Who Loved Me  #jamesbond #007 #themanwiththegoldengun #rogermoore #007podcast #filmpodcast #christopherlee #jacobelordi

    2h 52m
  5. Live and Let Die: Confident New Beginnings | James Bond 007 Retrospective

    JAN 26

    Live and Let Die: Confident New Beginnings | James Bond 007 Retrospective

    "Let's just wing it, shall we Mrs Bell?" - in this edition of the pod, we dive into Roger Moore's first entry in the Bond franchise, but not before a brief discussion - surmising the highs and the lows of the Connery era... Thundernerds Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thundernerds Leave us a voice message at the Thundernerds Hotline: https://www.speakpipe.com/thundernerds CHAPTER POINTS: (00:00) Highs & Lows of the Connery Years (11:05) Live and Let Die: A Touch of Voodoo, Amazing Villains and a Very Different Bond (02:09:37) Live and Let Die: MVP & Our Letterboxd Rankings (02:27:21) James Bond Will Return In: The Man With The Golden Gun  #jamesbond #007 #liveandletdie #rogermoore #007podcast #filmpodcast #paulmccartney #thewings

    2h 29m
  6. Diamonds Are Forever: One Last (Proper) Hurrah | James Bond 007 Retrospective

    JAN 18

    Diamonds Are Forever: One Last (Proper) Hurrah | James Bond 007 Retrospective

    "Welcome to hell Blofeld" - in this edition of the pod, we take a look at Connery's final EON Bond Film Diamonds Are Forever - a wacky script and one of the more ludicrous bond films in the series. Other topics covered include: 007 First Light release delay, Stephen Knight interview comments and Callum Turner Bond rumourmill heating up... Thundernerds Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thundernerds Leave us a voice message at the Thundernerds Hotline: https://www.speakpipe.com/thundernerds CHAPTER POINTS: (00:00) 007 First Light Release Delayed (08:10) Bond 26 Writer Interview, Film Tone & Is There a Future for 'Fun' Bond? (19:12) Is Callum Turner the Next James Bond?  (33:10) Diamonds Are Forever: Plot, Camp & Connery’s EON Swan Song (01:43:27) Diamonds Are Forever: MVP & Our Letterboxd Rankings (01:55:06) James Bond Will Return In: Live and Let Die  #jamesbond #007 #diamondsareforever #seanconnery #007podcast #filmpodcast #spectre #callumturner #bond26 #stephenknight

    1h 57m
  7. OHMSS: Nolan's Favourite | James Bond 007 Retrospective

    12/21/2025

    OHMSS: Nolan's Favourite | James Bond 007 Retrospective

    "Merry Christmas 007" - in this edition of the pod, we examine On Her Majesty’s Secret Service - the most emotionally bold and divisive Bond film of them all. From its iconic score to that famous tragic ending... This edition also features tangents, game talk and a new “007 Name Game"...  Thundernerds Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thundernerds Leave us a voice message at the Thundernerds Hotline: https://www.speakpipe.com/thundernerds 007 Morning Splash: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eTLCrohswF4 007 Icebreaker: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nElG4LHUAAE Noel Gallagher's 'Freaky Teeth': https://open.spotify.com/track/5UmPdweiaVG1B9JbdZthJJ CHAPTER POINTS: (00:00) 007 Icebreaker Fan Edit (02:50) Will Oasis do Bond 26 Theme (06:35) 007 First Light: New Villain Revealed (13:52) The 007 Name Game (39:51) OHMSS: Deep-Dive (01:44:13) OHMSS: MVP & Our Letterboxd Rankings (02:10:02) James Bond Will Return In: Diamonds Are Forever  #jamesbond #007 #ohmss #georgelazenby #007podcast #filmpodcast #spectre #christophernolan

    2h 12m
  8. You Only Live Twice: The Most Parodied Bond Ever | James Bond 007 Retrospective

    12/07/2025

    You Only Live Twice: The Most Parodied Bond Ever | James Bond 007 Retrospective

    In this edition, we look back at the legacy of the most parodied Bond film of all - You Only Live Twice. Unpacking its iconic volcano lairs, Ken Adam set design, and Donald Pleasence’s unforgettable take on Blofeld. Along the way, they dive into Bond 26 Casting Discussions - should Brosnan return for one last go? Thundernerds Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thundernerds Thundernerds Hotline: https://www.speakpipe.com/thundernerds CHAPTER POINTS: (00:00) Intro & Multiverse / Fandom Canon Rant (05:27) Should Brosnan Return for Bond 26 (21:25) You Only Live Twice: Deep-Dive Begins (22:36) The Most Parodied Bond of All? (28:17) Film Score & Gunbarrel Oddities  (32:05) Plot Pacing, Cringe Moments & Dollar Store Fiona Volpe (59:43) Bond & Blofeld Face-to-Face at Last (01:05:44) You Only Live Twice: MVP & Our Letterboxd Rankings (01:16:17) James Bond Will Return In: On Her Majesty's Secret Service  #JamesBond #007 #YouOnlyLiveTwice #SeanConnery #007Podcast #FilmPodcast #Spectre

    1h 22m
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  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
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