Eggs and Espionage: The Origins of James Bond

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Exploring Ian Fleming’s James Bond, through the novels that made him.

Flashback Productions


    • Mar 5, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 31m AVG DURATION
    • 35 EPISODES


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    Moonraker Movie Review - BONUS!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2022 42:41


    Ian and Chris take a little (too much) time to reflect on the 1978 film and Roger Moore's portrayal of Bond. Once again the movie steers well clear of any plot relating to the book, but maybe for good reason this time? Either way, Bond evades assassination attempts, gets laid, travels the globe and beyond. We also learn how to survive a sky dive without a parachute. Be sure to listen through all of Season 3 (and why not Season 1&2 as well, you deserve it) to some provide context and look for Season 4 - Diamonds are Forever. Buy Moonraker now from bookshop.org! Or, order ahead and get started on Diamonds Are Forever --- By using these links a small portion of your purchase goes to Eggs and Espionage Pod so we can afford our chalets on the French Riviera eggsandespionage.com - Buy Merch! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eggsandespionage/message

    S3E11: Moonraker (Chp 23-25) - "Both business ends"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2022 44:42


    The crowd gathers and Drax presents his gift to Great Britain. As the countdown begins, Bond makes great haste to save London (but mainly himself). The aftermath will be a giant cover up but Bond will ride out the storm with unlimited expenses anywhere he'd like in Europe. Buy Moonraker now from bookshop.org! Or, order ahead and get started on Diamonds Are Forever --- By using these links a small portion of your purchase goes to Eggs and Espionage Pod so we can afford our chalets on the French Riviera eggsandespionage.com - Buy Merch! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eggsandespionage/message

    S3E10: Moonraker (Chp 21-22) - "Another tangible victory"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2021 40:25


    Bond and Gala, hopelessly tied up, endure one of the longest monologues that take them through Drax's English childhood, WWII antics, and adolescent need for attention. Buy Moonraker now from bookshop.org! --- By using this link a small portion of your purchase goes to Eggs and Espionage Pod so we can afford our chalets on the French Riviera eggsandespionage.com - Buy Merch! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eggsandespionage/message

    S3E9: Moonraker (Chp 19-20) - "Soft crawling fingers"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2021 36:09


    No one knows where Gala is. She didn't report to headquarters and, worse yet, is absent from a dinner with Bond. Everyone agrees, Bond is their only hope and he sets off pursuing Drax with everything his 4 ½ liter Bentley can handle. Buy Moonraker now from bookshop.org! --- By using this link a small portion of your purchase goes to Eggs and Espionage Pod so we can afford our chalets on the French Riviera eggsandespionage.com - Buy Merch! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eggsandespionage/message

    S3E8: Moonraker (Chp 17-18) - "A soft, distinct 'plep'"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2021 39:03


    Gala and Bond wipe off the dust and recover in a nearby town. They return to find only 3 places set for dinner. The next day, on a drive to London, Gala makes a bold attempt to find out what's in Drax's little notebook. Buy Moonraker now from bookshop.org! --- By using this link a small portion of your purchase goes to Eggs and Espionage Pod so we can afford our chalets on the French Riviera eggsandespionage.com - Buy Merch! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eggsandespionage/message

    S3E7: Moonraker (Chp 15-16) - "Humdrum of a slow afternoon"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2021 31:21


    Krebs is caught snooping in Bond's room. Gala and Bond spend an elegant afternoon along the white Cliffs of Dover but their time is cut short by an unexpected explosion. Buy Moonraker now from bookshop.org! --- By using this link a small portion of your purchase goes to Eggs and Espionage Pod so we can afford our chalets on the French Riviera eggsandespionage.com - Buy Merch! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eggsandespionage/message

    S3E6: Moonraker (Chp 13-14) - "Don't be a goose"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2021 38:28


    Bond digs through the remains of the dead officer's room, he and Gala size each other up, and they all discuss Krebs and his creepy inclination for snooping. Buy Moonraker now from bookshop.org! --- By using this link a small portion of your purchase goes to Eggs and Espionage Pod so we can afford our chalets on the French Riviera eggsandespionage.com = Buy Merch! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eggsandespionage/message

    S3E5: Moonraker (Chp 11-12) - "50ft of polished chrome"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2021 36:23


    Bond arrives at Drax's compound and meets his Ms. Gala Brand, a bright and professional policewoman he'll need to befriend quickly, and a staggering, chrome covered, shimmering projectile that will protect Great Britain and the free world. Buy Moonraker now from bookshop.org! --- By using this link a small portion of your purchase goes to Eggs and Espionage Pod so we can afford our chalets on the French Riviera eggsandespionage.com - Buy Merch! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eggsandespionage/message

    S3E4: Moonraker (Chp 8-10) - "Pack of cards and a joker"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2021 40:26


    Bond ruminates on how to spend a small won fortune, decides Drax is crazy, nearly misses lunch, and spends his afternoon at police headquarters learning about his new mission - a real one this time. Buy Moonraker now from bookshop.org! --- By using this link a small portion of your purchase goes to Eggs and Espionage Pod so we can afford our chalets on the French Riviera eggsandespionage.com - Buy Merch! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eggsandespionage/message

    S3E3: Moonraker (Chp 5-7) - "A combination of remarkable circumstances"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2021 40:06


    A smokey, expensive gambling den and private club for gentlemen brings Bond to his happy place where, after a meal of course, he sets his sights on winning big against the nation's most prized citizen...by cheating of course. Buy Moonraker now from bookshop.org! --- By using this link a small portion of your purchase goes to Eggs and Espionage Pod so we can afford our chalets on the French Riviera eggsandespionage.com - Buy Merch! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eggsandespionage/message

    S3E2: Moonraker (Chp 3-4) - "Men in smoky rooms playing cards"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2021 35:46


    Bond is invited to play Bridge in one of London's finest card den for Gentlemen. Excited to be out of the office, enjoy a fine meal, and figure out why a millionaire cheats at cards. Buy Moonraker now from bookshop.org! --- By using this link a small portion of your purchase goes to Eggs and Espionage Pod so we can afford our chalets on the French Riviera eggsandespionage.com - Buy Merch! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eggsandespionage/message

    S3E1: Moonraker (Chp 1-2) - "It was easier for the men"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2021 36:50


    Back from the Caribbean, Bond dives deep into his weekly office routines and mastering his inbox and outbox. We also learn about a self-made millionaire, Sir Hugo Drax and his plans to end the cold war. Buy Moonraker now from bookshop.org! --- By using this link a small portion of your purchase goes to Eggs and Espionage Pod so we can afford our chalets on the French Riviera eggsandespionage.com - Buy Merch! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eggsandespionage/message

    From a View to a Kill - BONUS! - Short Story E1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2021 66:51


    An odd but deftly executed motorcycle murder captures some important dispatch information. It just so happens that Bond, James Bond, is in Paris licking his wounds and dreading his return to England where his career lies in the balance. Suddenly he is summoned by a beautiful woman (who is NOT a sex worker), is briefed and on the job helping the MI5 fix their mistake. Bond, almost single handedly solves the mystery and devises an elaborate plan. He'll either succeed or die trying. Buy From a View to a Kill now from bookshop.org! which appears in the collection of short stories, For Your Eyes Only. --- By using this link a small portion of your purchase goes to Eggs and Espionage Pod so we can afford our chalets on the French Riviera If you're of age: Enjoy this episode with Bond's drink of choice when in Paris and "not seriously" drinking: Americano - 1 1/2 ounces Campari 1 1/2 ounces sweet vermouth (Bond uses Cinzano) 1 to 2 ounces soda water (to taste) - Bond uses Perrier Place where Bond prefers to drink when in Paris: Harry's Bar eggsandespionage.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eggsandespionage/message

    Live and Let Die - Movie Review BONUS!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2020 21:23


    Ian and Chris take a little time to reflect on the 1973 film, Roger Moore's first time portraying Bond. With it's stark (very stark) differences form the novel they mostly wonder, "why?" For those who haven't seen the film, the only spoiler alert here is...well, disappointment. Be sure to listen through all of Season 2 (and why not Season 1 as well, you deserve it) to some provide context and look for Season 3 - Moonraker - in 2021. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eggsandespionage/message

    S2E11: Live and Let Die (Chp 21-23) - "Sexy man-servant"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2020 35:37


    Bond and Solitaire are lectured by Mr Big on how they will both die, you know, for the purposes of science. Unbeknownst to Mr Big however, a limpet mine on the Secatur slowly fuses away. Bond counts the seconds until his next sex vacation. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eggsandespionage/message

    S2E10: Live and Let Die (Chp 18-20) - “Whiskey and Benzedrine”

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2020 32:58


    In a montage-like flurry, Bond trains his body and mind before diving into the dark waters with nothing but his witts, stimulants, and oodles of spy gadgets. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eggsandespionage/message

    S2E9: Live and Let Die (Chp 16-17) - “A little monologue about life and death”

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2020 35:44


    After a jaunty and distressing plane ride to Jamaica, Bond has a new lease on life. He meets with Quarrel, a skilled islander and amateur biologist who just may be the man Bond needs to survive his mission. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eggsandespionage/message

    S2E8: Live and Let Die (Chp 14-15) - “72 oz of American Beef"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2020 37:09


    Both Bond and Leiter make solo attempts to approach “The Robber”. Only one gets out with all his limbs intact. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eggsandespionage/message

    A Small Tribute to Sean Connery

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2020 18:25


    Unscripted, unedited, and potentially unnecessary, Ian and Chris provide some meandering thoughts in reverence of the late Sean Connery. His gift as an actor and most importantly, for this podcast, role as the first on-screen interpretation of one Bond, James Bond. RIP Sir Sean Connery. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eggsandespionage/message

    S2E7: Live and Let Die (Chp 12-13) - “Soft spot for Pelicans”

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2020 32:55


    Bond and Solitaire decide last minute to switch trains, discuss their dislike of the elderly, and reunite with Leiter. The two boys get right to work but end up with little more than a joy ride. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eggsandespionage/message

    S2E6: Live and Let Die (Chp 10-11) - "Train porn"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2020 34:22


    Bond boards a train to Florida with a cliche disguise, alias, and his enemy’s slave girlfriend, revels in the romance of the American railway, and curses his broken finger. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eggsandespionage/message

    S2E5: Live and Let Die (Chp 8-9) - “A cure for a broken finger”

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2020 32:38


    Separated, Leiter is too hip to be hurt, Bond endures a world class monologue, they make plans to get out of NYC, but Bond makes an "unpardonable gamble.” --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eggsandespionage/message

    S2E4: Live and Let Die (Chp 6-7) - “A great characteristic in a super-villain”

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2020 27:42


    Bond and Leiter take in a Harlem striptease. Captured, Bond finds himself eye to eye with the Voodoo Baron of Death but is spared by an unexpected and beautiful surprise. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eggsandespionage/message

    S2E3: Live and Let Die (Chp 4-5) - “Rampant Abuse of Power”

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2020 37:09


    Leiter lectures Bond on the African-American community, before exploring Harlem late into the evening with all their judgements and prejudice on hand. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eggsandespionage/message

    S2E2: Live and Let Die (Chp 3) - “A certain degree of Americanization”

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2020 25:50


    Bond and Leiter discuss their target with the FBI, Bond educates himself on voodoo rituals and practices, and receives an ominous message about the beatings of his heart. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eggsandespionage/message

    S2E1: Live and Let Die (Chp 1-2) - "A dark and insensitive nature"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2020 30:34


    Refreshed after a long respite from his “casino job”, Bond touches down on American soil with some “mental reservations” on American ways, reunites with his best new friend and CIA counterpart, Felix Leiter, and is prepped on his new mission. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eggsandespionage/message

    Live and Let Die - A Prologue

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2020 2:56


    Some background on the novel, the period it was written, and the hosts recording it. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eggsandespionage/message

    S1E7: Casino Royale (Chp23-27) - “The sweet tang of rape”

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2020 20:54


    Bond and Vesper enjoy some R&R on the Riviera but Vesper is too preoccupied to enjoy herself. Bond’s mind is made up but his sex vacation takes an unexpected turn. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eggsandespionage/message

    S1E6: Casino Royale (Chp18-22) - “It’s in the job description”

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2020 25:05


    Bond recovers from his wounds, goes on an existential crisis, a sex vacation, and contemplates early retirement. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eggsandespionage/message

    S1E5: Casino Royale (Chp14-17) - “The blue-ball treatment”

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2020 24:50


    Vesper is captured and Bond pursues in a high speed chase. Outsmarted and outnumbered, Bond is tortured both mentally and physically. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eggsandespionage/message

    S1E4: Casino Royale (Chp9-13) - “The game is baccarat”

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2020 31:37


    Bond sits down to gamble with $25 million Francs and the free world at stake. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eggsandespionage/message

    S1E3: Casino Royale (Chp7-8) - “It’s a virtue to be so expensive”

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2020 33:29


    Bond meets Leiter, enjoys a pernickety dinner with Vesper, and introduces a drink that would be copied and reimagined by bars everywhere. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eggsandespionage/message

    S1E2: Casino Royale (Chp4-6) - “Flashback!”

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2020 19:47


    Bond’s cover is already blown, we meet “the girl”, Bond escapes death, and the 007 cure for a concussion. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eggsandespionage/message

    S1E1: Casino Royale (Chp1-3) - “A lot of trouble over details”

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2020 26:10


    Many of the well known Bond characters are introduced here for the first time in these 3 chapters. We set the scene for Bond’s love of gambling, learn about Bond’s target, and understand why M picked this cold, brash, but skilled young rookie for the job. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eggsandespionage/message

    Eggs and Espionage: The Origins of James Bond (Trailer)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2020 0:59


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