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Being James Bond celebrates 10 Years of podcasting! Still dedicated to learning and exploring all you need to know, so that you can experience life, just a little more like James Bond.

Joseph Darlington


    • Jun 6, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 40m AVG DURATION
    • 273 EPISODES

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    The Being James Bond podcast is an exceptional show that caters to fans of the iconic secret agent. Hosted by Joe Darlington, one of the founders of the James Bond podcasting community, this podcast has been entertaining listeners for over 13 years. As a long-time fan of the show, I have found immense enjoyment in re-listening to all the episodes from the beginning. Joe's dedication to creating high-quality content and his wealth of knowledge on all things Bond make this podcast stand out among others in the genre.

    One of the best aspects of The Being James Bond podcast is its depth and insight into the world of James Bond. Joe's in-depth analysis and discussions about every aspect of the films, books, and lifestyle associated with 007 are incredibly informative and entertaining. I particularly appreciate Joe's ability to engage with his audience and make every fan feel welcome and valued within the Bond community. Additionally, his interviews with members of the Bond community are a highlight, providing listeners with unique perspectives and behind-the-scenes insights.

    While The Being James Bond podcast excels in many areas, there are a few minor drawbacks worth mentioning. Occasionally, the structure of how films are discussed can be a bit off, but it does not detract significantly from the overall enjoyment of the show. Additionally, there have been some gaps between new episodes being released in recent times, which can leave listeners longing for more frequent content. However, considering Joe's dedication to creating high-quality episodes, it is understandable that time constraints may arise.

    In conclusion, The Being James Bond podcast is a must-listen for any fan of James Bond. Joe Darlington's wit, style, and wealth of knowledge provide listeners with an entertaining and educational experience that keeps them coming back for more. Despite minor drawbacks such as occasional structural issues and infrequent releases, this podcast remains one of the best in its genre. I highly recommend giving it a listen if you haven't already.



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    Episode 273 - May Recap!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 19:45


    Some kickback to my take on the '007 First Light,' great feedback from Scott's ranking podcast, my ‘Capital Royale' Memorial Day weekend, some time with David Zaritsky discussing the Bond Community, the 2024 Golden Bullet Awards, and remembering John Lennon, the founder of the Irish James Bond Fan Club. You can find Being James Bond at… • Being James Bond | http://www.beingjamesbond.com • Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/Being-James-Bond-17631406474/ • Twitter | http://twitter.com/headofsection • Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/beingjamesbond/ • iTunes | https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/being-james-bond/id205222801?mt=2 • Check out REVIEWS WITHOUT REMORSE | https://www.youtube.com/@reviewswithoutremorse168

    Episode 272 - '007 First Light' Trailer Released

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 6:58


    The '007 First Light' Announcement Trailer just dropped, and I've got one major observation!  You can find Being James Bond at… • Being James Bond | http://www.beingjamesbond.com • Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/Being-James-Bond-17631406474/ • Twitter | http://twitter.com/headofsection • Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/beingjamesbond/ • iTunes | https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/being-james-bond/id205222801?mt=2 • Check out REVIEWS WITHOUT REMORSE | https://www.youtube.com/@reviewswithoutremorse168

    Episode 271 - Scott Ranks the 27 James Bond Films

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 71:48


    "He's back! And we're back, to what great podcasting is all about!" Scott returns with a BANG and ranks the 27 James Bond films (including 'Casino Royale' '67 and 'Never Say Never Again'), and he goes one step further and pairs each film with another film to create the perfect double feature!  You can find Being James Bond at… • Being James Bond | http://www.beingjamesbond.com • Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/Being-James-Bond-17631406474/ • Twitter | http://twitter.com/headofsection • Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/beingjamesbond/ • iTunes | https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/being-james-bond/id205222801?mt=2 • Check out REVIEWS WITHOUT REMORSE | https://www.youtube.com/@reviewswithoutremorse168

    Episode 270 - 'Second Edition' Gets a Release Date!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2025 9:21


    ANNOUNCEMENT -- “So when are we going to see Volume Two?” After 15 years, I eventually found myself with a completed ‘Being James Bond: Volume Two.' However, this moment brought with it some self-reflection, and I had to take a hard look back on ‘Volume One.'  You can find Being James Bond at… • Being James Bond | http://www.beingjamesbond.com • Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/Being-James-Bond-17631406474/ • Twitter | http://twitter.com/headofsection • Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/beingjamesbond/ • iTunes | https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/being-james-bond/id205222801?mt=2 • Check out REVIEWS WITHOUT REMORSE | https://www.youtube.com/@reviewswithoutremorse168

    Episode 269 - All this talk about Daniel Craig and Pierce Brosnan

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 30:40


    COMMENTARY -- Everyone's talking about Daniel Craig's past and Pierce Brosnan's future, so I wanted to give my two cents.  You can find Being James Bond at… • Being James Bond | http://www.beingjamesbond.com • Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/Being-James-Bond-17631406474/ • Twitter | http://twitter.com/headofsection • Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/beingjamesbond/ • iTunes | https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/being-james-bond/id205222801?mt=2 • Check out REVIEWS WITHOUT REMORSE | https://www.youtube.com/@reviewswithoutremorse168

    Episode 268 - To Live and Let Die in L.A.: Events in 2025 - Part V

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 39:23


    INTERVIEW -- New Bond producers, a new Raymond Benson novel, and now west coast representation! Things are happening fast! The Bond events continue, this time in Los Angeles. We talk to To Live and Let Die in L.A. about the 2025 Bond film festival known as “From Culver With Love.” You can find Being James Bond at… • Being James Bond | http://www.beingjamesbond.com • Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/Being-James-Bond-17631406474/ • Twitter | http://twitter.com/headofsection • Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/beingjamesbond/ • iTunes | https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/being-james-bond/id205222801?mt=2 • Check out REVIEWS WITHOUT REMORSE | https://www.youtube.com/@reviewswithoutremorse168

    Episode 267 - Melanie Vaughan-Demers: Events in 2025 - Part IV

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2025 36:59


    INTERVIEW -- We continue our search for amazing Bond events and this time we find ourselves at the US capitol, Washington DC. Melanie Vaughan-Demers walks us through all the incredible events happening in 2025 with the fan group known as 'Capitol Royale!' You can find Being James Bond at… • Being James Bond | http://www.beingjamesbond.com • Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/Being-James-Bond-17631406474/ • Twitter | http://twitter.com/headofsection • Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/beingjamesbond/ • iTunes | https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/being-james-bond/id205222801?mt=2 • Check out REVIEWS WITHOUT REMORSE | https://www.youtube.com/@reviewswithoutremorse168

    Episode 266 - Martijn Mulder: Events in 2025 - Part III

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2025 32:39


    INTERVIEW -- The dust is starting to settle on the Amazon/MGM creative takeover, but the calendar of events in 2025 continue on! We talk to Martijn Mulder about what's coming up this year from On The Tracks of 007, which includes a pretty amazing milestone. You can find Being James Bond at… • Being James Bond | http://www.beingjamesbond.com • Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/Being-James-Bond-17631406474/ • Twitter | http://twitter.com/headofsection • Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/beingjamesbond/ • iTunes | https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/being-james-bond/id205222801?mt=2 • Check out REVIEWS WITHOUT REMORSE | https://www.youtube.com/@reviewswithoutremorse168

    Episode 265 - Warren Ringham: Events in 2025 - Part II

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2025 46:42


    INTERVIEW -- The James Bond events in 2025 continue, and a killer event to beat the band (pun intended) is the Q the Music concert in October 2025! You won't believe who will be there!

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    Episode 264 - David Zaritsky: Events in 2025 - Part I

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 43:23


    INTERVIEW -- What started out to be a pretty uneventful time for Bond fans, has turned explosive! But it's not just the headlines that are turning heads, David Zaritsky has a full year of Bond events and gatherings to keep every Bond fan busy in 2025! We'll ask Dave what we can look forward to.

    Episode 263 - The Morning After: Fans React to the Amazon MGM Takeover

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2025 8:33


    COMMENTARY -- Once again, I find myself in the minority; Bond fans are none too happy about the news. Am I getting it wrong?

    Episode 262 - Amazon MGM to Take Creative Control of the James Bond Films

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2025 12:44


    COMMENTARY -- We all new it was bound to happen, but here we are – Amazon MGM to take creative control of the James Bond films. After we raise a glass to Barbara and Michael, what does this mean for the future of 007?

    Episode 261 - Merry Amazon Madness!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2024 17:58


    COMMENTARY -- Merry Christmas from your good buddy Head of Section, and I'll throw in my two-cents about the EON/Amazon controversy, and telll you why my original dueling predictions somehow both came true, and somehow didn't! Being James Bond | http://www.beingjamesbond.com Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/Being-James-Bond-17631406474/ Twitter | http://twitter.com/headofsection Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/beingjamesbond/ iTunes | https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/being-james-bond/id205222801?mt=2 YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSmS18FT3MkHfAbVYV-DhtA

    Episode 260 - Gatherall Again!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2024 9:47


    COMMENTARY -- We're back for another GATHERALL – Saturday, August 3, 2024 from 4:30pm to Midnight, at The Clubhouse in Fairfield NJ. To RSVP for the event: https://theclubhousenj.square.site/product/gatherall5/55 Being James Bond | http://www.beingjamesbond.com Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/Being-James-Bond-17631406474/ Twitter | http://twitter.com/headofsection Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/beingjamesbond/ iTunes | https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/being-james-bond/id205222801?mt=2 YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSmS18FT3MkHfAbVYV-DhtA

    Episode 259 - Remembering Paul Kyriazi

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2024 23:48


    COMMENTARY -- I can honestly say I've lost a mentor and a friend. Paul Kyriazi was the author of "How to Live the James Bond Lifestyle" and a decades-long friend of Being James Bond. He will be missed.  Being James Bond | http://www.beingjamesbond.com Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/Being-James-Bond-17631406474/ Twitter | http://twitter.com/headofsection Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/beingjamesbond/ iTunes | https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/being-james-bond/id205222801?mt=2 YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSmS18FT3MkHfAbVYV-DhtA

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    Episode 258 - Reviewing '007: Road to a Million''

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2023 27:44


    COMMENTARY -- We review the new Bond-inspired show, "007: Road to a Million," and discuss the bigger implications for what this show means for the world of James Bond.  Being James Bond | http://www.beingjamesbond.com Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/Being-James-Bond-17631406474/ Twitter | http://twitter.com/headofsection Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/beingjamesbond/ iTunes | https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/being-james-bond/id205222801?mt=2 YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSmS18FT3MkHfAbVYV-DhtA

    Episode 257 - Ranking Hysteria!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2023 10:07


    COMMENTARY -- Hey, be careful when you post a ranking, because some people will take it a lot more seriously than is intended!  Being James Bond | http://www.beingjamesbond.com Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/Being-James-Bond-17631406474/ Twitter | http://twitter.com/headofsection Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/beingjamesbond/ iTunes | https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/being-james-bond/id205222801?mt=2 YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSmS18FT3MkHfAbVYV-DhtA

    Episode 256 - Mission Critical Information for GATHERALL 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2023 18:18


    COMMENTARY -- Mission Critical Information for GATHERALL 4 – Saturday, August 19, 2023 from 3:00pm to Midnight, at The Clubhouse in Fairfield NJ. To RSVP for the event: https://theclubhouse.typeform.com/to/ErocdC7F Being James Bond | http://www.beingjamesbond.com Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/Being-James-Bond-17631406474/ Twitter | http://twitter.com/headofsection Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/beingjamesbond/ iTunes | https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/being-james-bond/id205222801?mt=2 YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSmS18FT3MkHfAbVYV-DhtA

    Episode 255 - Changin' 2: Electric Boogaloo

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2023 25:37


    COMMENTARY -- Hey, can we ease back on all the changes in the world of Bond?? Now there's "not even a script" for Bond 26, and Fleming's original works get a makeover! I'll offer up my opinion, and it might surprise you! CONSIDER BECOMING A PATRON | https://www.patreon.com/user?u=2470048 Being James Bond | http://www.beingjamesbond.com Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/Being-James-Bond-17631406474/ Twitter | http://twitter.com/headofsection Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/beingjamesbond/ iTunes | https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/being-james-bond/id205222801?mt=2 YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSmS18FT3MkHfAbVYV-DhtA

    Episode 254 - Bond'ing with Matthew Bauer: 'The Other Fellow'

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2023 89:24


    INTERVIEW -- We talk to Matthew Bauer, director and co-writer of the new documentary, "The Other Fella." CONSIDER BECOMING A PATRON | https://www.patreon.com/user?u=2470048 Being James Bond | http://www.beingjamesbond.com Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/Being-James-Bond-17631406474/ Twitter | http://twitter.com/headofsection Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/beingjamesbond/ iTunes | https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/being-james-bond/id205222801?mt=2 YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSmS18FT3MkHfAbVYV-DhtA

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    Episode 253 - The Times They Are A Changin'

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2023 28:44


    A lot happening lately and the world's goin a little bit crazy, and it's got me thinkin' about stuff! Just a quick podcast to check in.  CONSIDER BECOMING A PATRON | https://www.patreon.com/user?u=2470048 Being James Bond | http://www.beingjamesbond.com Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/Being-James-Bond-17631406474/ Twitter | http://twitter.com/headofsection Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/beingjamesbond/ iTunes | https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/being-james-bond/id205222801?mt=2 YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSmS18FT3MkHfAbVYV-DhtA  

    Episode 252 - Ranking ALL 25 James Bond Films | According to Head of Section

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2022 55:52


    CINEMATIC 007 -- "This is the big one, 007!" With 'No Time To Die' in the rear-view mirror, and having ranked each actor's tenure individually, it's time to finally rank ALL 25 James Bond films! Grab a cocktail and let's get to it! CONSIDER BECOMING A PATRON | https://www.patreon.com/user?u=2470048 Being James Bond | http://www.beingjamesbond.com Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/Being-James-Bond-17631406474/ Twitter | http://twitter.com/headofsection Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/beingjamesbond/ iTunes | https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/being-james-bond/id205222801?mt=2 YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSmS18FT3MkHfAbVYV-DhtA  

    Episode 251 - Licence To Kill: 'Deep Dive' Retrospective

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2022 45:39


    CINEMATIC 007 -- This one got a major update, and with good reason! I'l looking to get back to the 'deep dive' style of reviews. Enjoy! CONSIDER BECOMING A PATRON | https://www.patreon.com/user?u=2470048 Being James Bond | http://www.beingjamesbond.com Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/Being-James-Bond-17631406474/ Twitter | http://twitter.com/headofsection Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/beingjamesbond/ iTunes | https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/being-james-bond/id205222801?mt=2 YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSmS18FT3MkHfAbVYV-DhtA

    Episode 250 - Ranking the Films of Daniel Craig

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2022 29:53


    Daniel Craig – love him or hate him – his tenure was nothing if not bold! -- Now that 'No Time To Die' is in the rear-view, Joe will rank all 5 Craig films! CONSIDER BECOMING A PATRON | https://www.patreon.com/user?u=2470048 You can find Being James Bond at… • Being James Bond | http://www.beingjamesbond.com • Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/Being-James-Bond-17631406474/ • Twitter | http://twitter.com/headofsection • Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/beingjamesbond/ • iTunes | https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/being-james-bond/id205222801?mt=2 • YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSmS18FT3MkHfAbVYV-DhtA  

    Episode 249 - Discussing Barbara Broccoli's comments, and talking with Warren Ringham of 'Q the Music' about what's in store for their Farewell Tour!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2022 45:45


    COMMENTARY -- So Barbara Broccoli says it will be at least two years before they start working on 're-imagining' James Bond, but was anyone actually surprised? Also, we talk with Warren Ringham of 'Q the Music' about what's in store for their Farewell Tour!

    Episode 248 - Could 'No Time To Die' Really be Daniel Craig's Worst?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2022 58:40


    CINEMATIC 007 -- So we HAD completed the series 'Is the Last Film of Each Actor Their Worst?,' ending off with ‘Spectre'… Well, Daniel Craig has now officially completed his tenure with 'No Time to Die'... but surely, this can't be Craig's worst? Well, you might be surprised to hear what David Zaritsky has to say!

    Episode 247 - Merry Christmas from 'Being James Bond'

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2021 9:17


    Is it really that time of year again already?? 2021 was a blur, but thank you for being part of it! Merry Christmas to you and your family!  CONSIDER BECOMING A PATRON | https://www.patreon.com/user?u=2470048 Being James Bond | http://www.beingjamesbond.com Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/Being-James-Bond-17631406474/ Twitter | http://twitter.com/headofsection Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/beingjamesbond/ iTunes | https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/being-james-bond/id205222801?mt=2 YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSmS18FT3MkHfAbVYV-DhtA

    Episode 246 - 'Being James Bond' Celebrates 15 Years of Podcasting

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2021 16:46


    Has it really been 15 years?? Yep, 15 Years ago today, on November 12, 2006, 'Being James Bond' posted it's first podcast. Thank you for being part of it!

    Episode 245 - Realism in 'No Time To Die' with Check Freedman and Billy Jensen: Authors of "Survival Ready"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2021 58:22


    INTERVIEW -- Discussing the realism in 'No Time To Die!' Check Freedman and Billy Jensen, the authors of "Survival Ready" return! CONSIDER BECOMING A PATRON | https://www.patreon.com/user?u=2470048 Being James Bond | http://www.beingjamesbond.com Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/Being-James-Bond-17631406474/ Twitter | http://twitter.com/headofsection Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/beingjamesbond/ iTunes | https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/being-james-bond/id205222801?mt=2 YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSmS18FT3MkHfAbVYV-DhtA

    Episode 244 - The "No Time To Die" Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2021 25:39


    CINEMATIC 007 --  It's finally here! Being James Bond reviews the 25th official James Bond film, "No Time To Die." At LONG last, let's get into this! I'll warn before getting into spoilers. Intro (0:00), Overview (1:33), Spoiler-Free (2:45), Mild Spoilers (5:27), Medium Spoilers (11:32), Major Spoilers (13:22), Conclusion (18:19) CONSIDER BECOMING A PATRON | https://www.patreon.com/user?u=2470048 You can find Being James Bond at… • Being James Bond | http://www.beingjamesbond.com • Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/Being-James-Bond-17631406474/ • Twitter | http://twitter.com/headofsection • Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/beingjamesbond/ • iTunes | https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/being-james-bond/id205222801?mt=2 • YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSmS18FT3MkHfAbVYV-DhtA  

    Episode 243 - 'Octopussy' and The Secret Ingredient of James Bond

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2021 6:32


    CINEMATIC 007 — In honor of the release of 'No Time To Die,' Being James Bond collaborated with other YouTubers to highlight one of your favorites moments in Bond films, and I chose one that I think highlights that one thing that separates Bond from every other action hero franchise.  CONSIDER BECOMING A PATRON | https://www.patreon.com/user?u=2470048 You can find Being James Bond at… • Being James Bond | http://www.beingjamesbond.com • Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/Being-James-Bond-17631406474/ • Twitter | http://twitter.com/headofsection • Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/beingjamesbond/ • iTunes | https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/being-james-bond/id205222801?mt=2 • YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSmS18FT3MkHfAbVYV-DhtA  

    Episode 242 - Being James Bond Reviews "Being James Bond"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2021 9:01


    COMMENTARY — As the anticipation builds for 'No Time To Die', we were treated to a documentary with a very peculiar title, discussing the tenure of Daniel Craig as James Bond. Therefore, Being James Bond reviews "Being James Bond." CONSIDER BECOMING A PATRON | https://www.patreon.com/user?u=2470048 You can find Being James Bond at… • Being James Bond | http://www.beingjamesbond.com • Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/Being-James-Bond-17631406474/ • Twitter | http://twitter.com/headofsection • Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/beingjamesbond/ • iTunes | https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/being-james-bond/id205222801?mt=2 • YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSmS18FT3MkHfAbVYV-DhtA

    Episode 241 - Two New Trailers Reaction: Is it Finally Time to Get Excited Again?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2021 11:32


    CINEMATIC 007 — Two New Trailers Reaction: Is it Finally Time to Get Excited Again? CONSIDER BECOMING A PATRON | https://www.patreon.com/user?u=2470048 Get the Being James Bond MERCH | https://teespring.com/being-james-bond-merch You can find Being James Bond at… • Being James Bond | http://www.beingjamesbond.com • Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/Being-James-Bond-17631406474/ • Twitter | http://twitter.com/headofsection • Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/beingjamesbond/ • iTunes | https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/being-james-bond/id205222801?mt=2 • YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSmS18FT3MkHfAbVYV-DhtA  

    Episode 240 - Quantum of Solace: Does it Hit the "Sophomore" Slump?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2021 22:49


    Does the SECOND Bond movie of each actor hit a "sophomore slump?" David Zaritsky from The Bond Experience joins Being James Bond as we explore this theory and evaluate whether 'Quantum of Solace' suffers from a few growing pains! CONSIDER BECOMING A PATRON | https://www.patreon.com/user?u=2470048 Get the Being James Bond MERCH | https://teespring.com/being-james-bond-merch You can find Being James Bond at… • Being James Bond | http://www.beingjamesbond.com • Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/Being-James-Bond-17631406474/ • Twitter | http://twitter.com/headofsection • Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/beingjamesbond/ • iTunes | https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/being-james-bond/id205222801?mt=2 • YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSmS18FT3MkHfAbVYV-DhtA  

    Episode 239 - Tomorrow Never Dies: Does it Hit the "Sophomore" Slump?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2021 29:54


    Does the SECOND Bond movie of each actor hit a "sophomore slump?" David Zaritsky from The Bond Experience joins Being James Bond as we explore this theory and evaluate whether 'Tomorrow Never Dies' suffers from a few growing pains! CONSIDER BECOMING A PATRON | https://www.patreon.com/user?u=2470048 Get the Being James Bond MERCH | https://teespring.com/being-james-bond-merch You can find Being James Bond at… • Being James Bond | http://www.beingjamesbond.com • Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/Being-James-Bond-17631406474/ • Twitter | http://twitter.com/headofsection • Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/beingjamesbond/ • iTunes | https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/being-james-bond/id205222801?mt=2 • YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSmS18FT3MkHfAbVYV-DhtA  

    Episode 238 - PART 2 of Bond'ing with Check Freedman and Billy Jensen: Authors of "Survival Ready"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2021 61:02


    INTERVIEW -- One week just wasn't enough! This week return to talk to Check Freedman and Billy Jensen, the authors of "Survival Ready: Live-Saving Skills and Expert Advice for Surviving Any Threat at Any Time" CONSIDER BECOMING A PATRON | https://www.patreon.com/user?u=2470048 Being James Bond | http://www.beingjamesbond.com Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/Being-James-Bond-17631406474/ Twitter | http://twitter.com/headofsection Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/beingjamesbond/ iTunes | https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/being-james-bond/id205222801?mt=2 YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSmS18FT3MkHfAbVYV-DhtA

    Episode 237 - Bond'ing with Check Freedman and Billy Jensen: Authors of "Survival Ready"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2021 61:07


    INTERVIEW -- This week we talk to Check Freedman and Billy Jensen, the authors of "Survival Ready: Live-Saving Skills and Expert Advice for Surviving Any Threat at Any Time" CONSIDER BECOMING A PATRON | https://www.patreon.com/user?u=2470048 Being James Bond | http://www.beingjamesbond.com Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/Being-James-Bond-17631406474/ Twitter | http://twitter.com/headofsection Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/beingjamesbond/ iTunes | https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/being-james-bond/id205222801?mt=2 YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSmS18FT3MkHfAbVYV-DhtA

    Episode 236 - Ranking the Women of James Bond | According to Head of Section

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2021 34:27


    CINEMATIC 007 -- We know them, we love them! For decades, the 'Bond Girl' has been legendary – beautiful, sexy, yet smart and capable, inspiring men to search for the right women in our own lives! Head of Section will finally break down a few of his favorites and why! CONSIDER BECOMING A PATRON | https://www.patreon.com/user?u=2470048 Get the Being James Bond MERCH | https://teespring.com/being-james-bond-merch You can find Being James Bond at… • Being James Bond | http://www.beingjamesbond.com • Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/Being-James-Bond-17631406474/ • Twitter | http://twitter.com/headofsection • Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/beingjamesbond/ • iTunes | https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/being-james-bond/id205222801?mt=2 • YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSmS18FT3MkHfAbVYV-DhtA  

    Episode 235 - The Man With The Golden Gun: Does it Hit the "Sophomore" Slump?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2021 31:28


    Does the SECOND Bond movie of each actor hit a "sophomore slump?" David Zaritsky from The Bond Experience joins Being James Bond as we explore this theory and evaluate whether 'The Man With The Golden Gun' suffers from a few growing pains! CONSIDER BECOMING A PATRON | https://www.patreon.com/user?u=2470048 Get the Being James Bond MERCH | https://teespring.com/being-james-bond-merch You can find Being James Bond at… • Being James Bond | http://www.beingjamesbond.com • Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/Being-James-Bond-17631406474/ • Twitter | http://twitter.com/headofsection • Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/beingjamesbond/ • iTunes | https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/being-james-bond/id205222801?mt=2 • YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSmS18FT3MkHfAbVYV-DhtA  

    Episode 234 - It's official! Amazon buys MGM! So now what?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2021 54:19


    CINEMATIC 007 — It's official! Amazon inked the deal to purchase MGM! So now what? What does it mean for Bond fans? CONSIDER BECOMING A PATRON | https://www.patreon.com/user?u=2470048 Get the Being James Bond MERCH | https://teespring.com/being-james-bond-merch You can find Being James Bond at… • Being James Bond | http://www.beingjamesbond.com • Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/Being-James-Bond-17631406474/ • Twitter | http://twitter.com/headofsection • Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/beingjamesbond/ • iTunes | https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/being-james-bond/id205222801?mt=2 • YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSmS18FT3MkHfAbVYV-DhtA  

    Episode 233 - Amazon to Purchase MGM? What does it mean for 007?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2021 23:12


    CINEMATIC 007 — Are the rumors legit? And if it happens, what does it mean for the James Bond franchise? CONSIDER BECOMING A PATRON | https://www.patreon.com/user?u=2470048 Get the Being James Bond MERCH | https://teespring.com/being-james-bond-merch You can find Being James Bond at… • Being James Bond | http://www.beingjamesbond.com • Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/Being-James-Bond-17631406474/ • Twitter | http://twitter.com/headofsection • Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/beingjamesbond/ • iTunes | https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/being-james-bond/id205222801?mt=2 • YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSmS18FT3MkHfAbVYV-DhtA  

    Episode 232 - From Russia With Love: Does it Hit the "Sophomore" Slump?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2021 21:15


    Does the SECOND Bond movie of each actor hit a "sophomore slump?" David Zaritsky from The Bond Experience joins Being James Bond as we explore this theory and evaluate whether 'From Russia With Love' suffers from a few growing pains! CONSIDER BECOMING A PATRON | https://www.patreon.com/user?u=2470048 Get the Being James Bond MERCH | https://teespring.com/being-james-bond-merch You can find Being James Bond at… • Being James Bond | http://www.beingjamesbond.com • Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/Being-James-Bond-17631406474/ • Twitter | http://twitter.com/headofsection • Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/beingjamesbond/ • iTunes | https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/being-james-bond/id205222801?mt=2 • YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSmS18FT3MkHfAbVYV-DhtA  

    Episode 231 - Another 7 James Bond Podcasts You Might Not Know Yet

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2021 16:33


    CINEMATIC 007 — Man, this lock-down wasn't good for anything, except for the creativity of a few new podcasters — so I’ll give you my new Top 7 faves! CONSIDER BECOMING A PATRON | https://www.patreon.com/user?u=2470048 Get the Being James Bond MERCH | https://teespring.com/being-james-bond-merch You can find Being James Bond at… • Being James Bond | http://www.beingjamesbond.com • Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/Being-James-Bond-17631406474/ • Twitter | http://twitter.com/headofsection • Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/beingjamesbond/ • iTunes | https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/being-james-bond/id205222801?mt=2 • YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSmS18FT3MkHfAbVYV-DhtA

    Episode 230 - The 'Bond Bulletin' Survey Results

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2021 11:05


    What The 'Bond Bulletin' Survey Results says about the state of 007 and the Fan Community CONSIDER BECOMING A PATRON | https://www.patreon.com/user?u=2470048 Being James Bond | http://www.beingjamesbond.com Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/Being-James-Bond-17631406474/ Twitter | http://twitter.com/headofsection Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/beingjamesbond/ iTunes | https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/being-james-bond/id205222801?mt=2 YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSmS18FT3MkHfAbVYV-DhtA  

    Episode 229 - BeingJamesBond.com gets a makeover!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2021 11:17


    After many years, my website -- beingjamesbond.com -- finally gets a much needed makeover, and I think you will really like it! CONSIDER BECOMING A PATRON | https://www.patreon.com/user?u=2470048 Being James Bond | http://www.beingjamesbond.com Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/Being-James-Bond-17631406474/ Twitter | http://twitter.com/headofsection Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/beingjamesbond/ iTunes | https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/being-james-bond/id205222801?mt=2 YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSmS18FT3MkHfAbVYV-DhtA  

    Episode 228 - 'NTTD' gets delayed again until October 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2021 10:55


    CINEMATIC 007 -- 'No Time To Die' gets postponed until October 2021. No one is especially surprised, but can we FINALLY feel optimistic that this might be the last delay? CONSIDER BECOMING A PATRON | https://www.patreon.com/user?u=2470048 Being James Bond | http://www.beingjamesbond.com Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/Being-James-Bond-17631406474/ Twitter | http://twitter.com/headofsection Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/beingjamesbond/ iTunes | https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/being-james-bond/id205222801?mt=2 YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSmS18FT3MkHfAbVYV-DhtA  

    Episode 227 - Happy New Year from Being James Bond

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2020 12:57


    Crack open the Bollinger! Happy New Year from your good friend Head of Section -- or as I like to call it, Good Riddance 2020! Let's hope 2021 is as amazing, as 2020 was miserable! See you in 2021! Get the Being James Bond MERCH | https://teespring.com/being-james-bond-merch  CONSIDER BECOMING A PATRON | https://www.patreon.com/user?u=2470048 Being James Bond | http://www.beingjamesbond.com Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/Being-James-Bond-17631406474/  Twitter | http://twitter.com/headofsection Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/beingjamesbond/ iTunes | https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/being-james-bond/id205222801?mt=2 YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSmS18FT3MkHfAbVYV-DhtA

    Episode 226 - Merry Christmas from Being James Bond

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2020 2:47


    Merry Christmas from your good friend Head of Section! I hope Santa brings you everything you could want, cause Lord knows after the year that was 2020, we deserve it! All the best from my family to you and yours! Get the Being James Bond MERCH | https://teespring.com/being-james-bond-merch  CONSIDER BECOMING A PATRON | https://www.patreon.com/user?u=2470048 Being James Bond | http://www.beingjamesbond.com Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/Being-James-Bond-17631406474/  Twitter | http://twitter.com/headofsection Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/beingjamesbond/ iTunes | https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/being-james-bond/id205222801?mt=2 YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSmS18FT3MkHfAbVYV-DhtA

    Episode 225 - Skyfall: Is Daniel Craig's Third Film His Best?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2020 38:45


    Are the THIRD Bond movies of each actor where they hit their sweet spot? David Zaritsky from The Bond Experience joins Being James Bond as we explore this theory and evaluate whether 'Skyfall' is Daniel Craig's best Bond film!  For more David Zaritsky, check out The Bond Experience! | https://www.youtube.com/user/TheBondExperience  Get the Being James Bond MERCH | https://teespring.com/being-james-bond-merch  CONSIDER BECOMING A PATRON | https://www.patreon.com/user?u=2470048 Being James Bond | http://www.beingjamesbond.com Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/Being-James-Bond-17631406474/  Twitter | http://twitter.com/headofsection Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/beingjamesbond/ iTunes | https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/being-james-bond/id205222801?mt=2 YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSmS18FT3MkHfAbVYV-DhtA

    Episode 224 - 12 James Bond Holiday Gift Ideas 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2020 19:02


    CONSIDER BECOMING A PATRON | https://www.patreon.com/user?u=2470048 LINKS TO ITEMS: Ultimate James Bond Fan Book by Deborah Lipp: https://amzn.to/37Nu4rz ‘NTTD’ Rogue Territory Tan Ridgeline Jacket: https://www.rogueterritory.com/products/supply-jacket-ridgeline Playing Games with James Bond by Matt Sherman: https://amzn.to/3qGMPWm 007 Playing Cards by Theory11: https://store.theory11.com/products/james-bond-playing-cards The Lost Adventures of James Bond by Mark Edlitz: https://amzn.to/3grKQR2 ‘NTTD’ NPeal Ribbed Commando Sweater: https://www.npeal.com/us/007-ribbed-army-sweater-navy-blue Q the Music - The Lockdown Sessions: https://qthemusicshow.com/thelockdownsessions2 The James Bond Encyclopedia by Steven Jay Rubin: https://amzn.to/3m537oi Gerald Wadsworth Artwork: http://www.jamesbondart.com Sean Longmore Artwork:https://www.etsy.com/shop/seanlongmoredesign/ Reuben Wakeman Artwork: https://toysofbond.bigcartel.com/products Billy Robertson (Billy’s Bond Art) Artwork:https://billysbondart.bigcartel.com 007 Monopoly: https://007store.com/products/james-bond-monopoly-2020-official-007-store 007 Socks: https://thelondonsockexchange.net/products/the-double-o-gift-box ‘No Time To Die’ 2020 Calendar: https://007store.com/collections/no-time-to-die-new-james-bond-movie/products/no-time-to-die-2021-calendar Being James Bond Merch: https://teespring.com/being-james-bond-merch Connery is Forever T-shirt (BLUE Logo): https://www.redbubble.com/i/t-shirt/Connery-is-Forever-Blue-by-jdarlington/40986464.ADAKE Connery is Forever T-shirt (ORANGE Logo): https://www.redbubble.com/i/t-shirt/Connery-is-Forever-Orange-by-jdarlington/40965820.88ZX2 You can find Being James Bond at… Being James Bond | http://www.beingjamesbond.com Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/Being-James-Bond-17631406474/ • Twitter | http://twitter.com/headofsection Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/beingjamesbond/ iTunes | https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/being-james-bond/id205222801?mt=2 YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSmS18FT3MkHfAbVYV-DhtA

    Episode 223 - Ranking the Films of Pierce Brosnan | According to Head of Section

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2020 21:20


    CINEMATIC 007 -- Pierce Brosnan, was there ever a man more ideal to play James Bond? -- Joe will rank all 4 Brosnan films, and say a few things about George Lazenby and Timothy Dalton! CONSIDER BECOMING A PATRON | https://www.patreon.com/user?u=2470048 Being James Bond | http://www.beingjamesbond.com Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/Being-James-Bond-17631406474/ Twitter | http://twitter.com/headofsection Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/beingjamesbond/ iTunes | https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/being-james-bond/id205222801?mt=2 YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSmS18FT3MkHfAbVYV-DhtA  

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