For Your Ears Only

Welcome to the For Your Ears Only Podcast. Today we do a complete recap of our viewing of the 25 Bond movies in order - we go over what we learned and our notes on what makes a bad Bond movie and a great Bond movie.

Welcome to the For Your Ears Only Podcast. We come to the end of our regular series as we have finally made it to the 25th and latest Bond movie which is of course, No Time to Die. A movie fraught with delays, twists, and the most divisive film of the franchise. We discuss what we think of this movie now that a few years have passed and give our honest take on not only the final movie for Daniel Craig, but the DC bond arc as a whole.

'A View to an episode' is where we look back at our favourite clips from previous episodes. In this short clip, Jack explains how the Seth Rogen and James Franco movie 'The Interview' drove the North Koreans to hack and release IP from Sony - which included drafts scripts for the upcoming Bond Movie Spectre. If you like this episode then please be sure to check out Episode 0024 - Spectre

Welcome to the For Your Ears Only Podcast. Today we delve into Daniel Craig's penultimate outing as Bond - 2015s Spectre. We discuss how Spectre has all the tropes we expect from a Bond movie but it still seems to miss the mark in what we would expect from a great film.

'A view to an episode' is where we look back at our favourite clips from previous episodes. In this short clip, Jack explains how the Old vs New theme is repeatedly brought to the front in Skyfall, and how this makes the movie very simple to understand and may even be the reason why it is so widely liked. If you like this episode then please be sure to check out Episode 0023 - Skyfall

Welcome to the For Your Ears Only Podcast. Today we fall off the Turkish bridge that is Skyfall - Daniel Craig's third outing as Bond. We discuss what makes this movie a fan (and non fan) favourite, and how Craig's mature performance of Bond develops the character arc further from his first 2 movies.

'A View to episode' is where we look back at our favourite clips form previous episode. In this short clip, Jack explains the open letter of complaint addressed to Olga Kurylenko from a Russian senior minister, about her portrayal of 'Bond girl', Camille, in Quantum of Solace. If you like this then be sure to check out Episode 0022 - Quantum of Solace.

Welcome to the For Your Ears Only Podcast. Today we are running along the rooftops in the 'much debated' Quantum of Solace. The second showing of Daniel Craig, and the sequel to Casino Royale. In this episode we go through what makes the movie so hit or miss, what kind of struggles the movie had during production, and of course what we love about this very short feature.

'A View to an episode' is where we look back at our favourite clips from past episodes. In this clip we chat briefly about why the studio brought back Judi Dench to continue her role as M, despite this movie being a reboot and returning to the start of Bond's career. If you like this episode then please be sure to check out Episode 0021 - Casino Royale

Welcome to the For Your Ears Only Podcast. Today we are going ' All In' (haha) on the Gritty Bond reboot that is Casino Royale - Dance Craigs debut to the world of the world's most famous spy. In this episode we go through our favourite moments, the parts that made this movie so iconic, and also why a reboot was necessary for the franchise.

'A View to an episode' is where we look back at our favourite clips from past episodes. In this clip we discuss the heavily criticised VFX of Die Another Day, and how modern technology may be able to enhance these visuals which were lacking in the movies of 2002. If you like this clip then be sure to check out episode 0020 - Die Another Day.

Welcome to the For Your Ears Only podcast. Today we are calling off in the ice palace that is Die Another Day - The last of the Pierce Movies and some may say, the last of the cliche spy Bond as we know it. In this episode we go through what we love and loathe in this movie, and it turns out that this was the very first movie we both got to enjoy on the big screen.

'A View to an episode' is where we look back at our favourite clips from past episodes. In this clip we look at how we think Renard was an underutilised Villain - but then, was he the main villain? If you like this clip then be sure to check out the full episode on 0019 - The world is not enough.

'A View to an Episode' is where we look back at our favourite clips from past shows. In this short clip we discuss how the real world influences of Elliot Carver brought to the screen a villain type that have perhaps not seen before and that his motivations are a bit more complex than your typically Bond Antagonist. If you like this clip then be sure to check out the full explanation on 0018 - Tomorrow Never Dies

Welcome to the For Your Ears Only Podcast. Today we go all the way back to the edge of the Millennium to Pierce Brosnan's penultimate Bond outing, that is - The World is not enough. This movie is a bit of a divisive one for the Bond fans and its no different in the studio and Derek and Jack go for a deep dive into this movie and whether it stands up to the standard of the previous movies.

Welcome to the For Your Ears Only podcast. Today we lay across the backseat and drive the remote control car that is, Tomorrow Never Dies. Derek and Jack discuss the iconic moments, memorable gadgets, how the Nazi's made Fanta, and much more.

'A View to an episode' is where we look back at our favourite clips from past shows. In this short clip we discuss how the 'antics' of Xenia Onatopp actually gave the uncut version of Goldeneye a higher rating and how this character brought a villain never before seen in a Bond movie. If you like this clip then be sure to check out the full episode on 0017 - Goldeneye.

Welcome to the For Your Ears Only podcast. Today we begin the new era for Bond which is in fact the first Bond movie to be released when Jack and Derek were alive. That is of course 1995's Goldeneye - New Bond, New decade, New M and a host of new features. If you would like to support the podcast then why not grab yourself a T-Shirt or mug: https://foryourearsonlypodcast.bigcartel.com/?_gl=1*1nrlwpl*_gcl_au*MTMyODc1MzM1Ni4xNzEzODE5MDE2*_ga*MTg0NzYzMjM1LjE3MTM4MTkwMTY.*_ga_QZ4HDFTSEZ*MTcxMzgxOTAxNi4xLjAuMTcxMzgxOTAxNi42MC4wLjQ4NDk1Mjc4Mg..

Welcome to the For Your Ears Only podcast where today we host our very first, in person interview. Declyn Cooper is the head of 'Slaters' tailoring. During the interview he talks to us through the details about how he got into the job and the ins and outs of being in such a role. Slaters is one of the largest Menswear fashion brands in the UK and boasts the largest menswear department in the world (official Guinness world record confirmed). Declyn is also a massive James Bond fan so fit in well with the podcast. Over the hour we chat about Fashion, Bond, and how the 2 come together to have such an impact on what men wear throughout their lives. You can follow Declyn on instagram: @thebeardedbuyer

Welcome to the For Your Ears Only Podcast. Today we take a break from the Bond movies and specials and give our take on what we want from the Bond world in the near future. Our chat was inspired by the recent rumours about Aaron-Taylor Johnson being offered the role of the next James Bond. We discuss the Bond world of our childhood and how we feel it is a completely different brand to the one we grew up with - much to the loss of potential fans.

Licence to remake is our mini series where we look at classic Bond movies and discuss the cast, theme, and plot if it was made in modern times. Today we look at The Man with the Golden Gun if it was made in the 2020s but still set in 1974. If you enjoyed this episode then please be sure to check out the full movie breakdown of The Man with the Golden Gun on episode 008.

Licence to remake is our mini series where we look at classic Bond movies and discuss the cast, theme, and plot if it was made in modern times. Today we look at Live and Let Die if it was made in 2020s but still set in 1973. If you enjoyed this episode then please be sure to check out the full movie breakdown of Live and let die on episode 007.

Licence to remake is our mini series where we look at classic Bond movies and discuss the cast, Theme, and plot if it was to be made in modern times. Today we look at Diamonds are forever if it was made in the 2020s but still set in 1971. If you enjoyed this episode then please be sure to check out the full movie breakdown of Diamonds are forever on episode 006.

'A View to an episode' is where we look back at our favourite clips from past shows. In this short clip, Jack answers the question as to why Timothy Dalton only had 2 outings as James Bond - and there there were actually 4 movies in total written for his time as the spy. If you like this clip then be sure to check out the full episode on 0016 - Licence to Kill.

Welcome to the For Your Ears Only podcast. Today we driving the runaway tanker that is Licence to Kill - Timothy Dalton's final outing as Bond. We discuss the strengths of the move and the features which made this Dalton's second and ultimate feature. Please give this episode a positive review/rating and remember to share the episode. If you would like to support the podcast then why not grab yourself a T-Shirt or Mug: https://foryourearsonlypodcast.bigcartel.com/?_gl=1*1fdgfbv*_gcl_au*MTU4NDYyNDcwMi4xNzA5MjQ5OTg3*_ga*NzQ4OTkwNTQ2LjE3MDkyNDk5ODg.*_ga_QZ4HDFTSEZ*MTcwOTI0OTk4Ny4xLjEuMTcwOTI1MDAwNC40My4wLjE3NDgyNTc0NjM.

Welcome to the For Your Ears Only Podcast - today we have made a compilation of the questions we asked from our Roger Moore episodes. 7 movies, 3 questions each: so you have 21 in total to tickle those synapses. Let us know how you get on?

'A View to an Episode' is where we look back ar our favourite clips from the past shows. In this short clip we discuss the completely new cast and how to would appear that the new cast doesn't quite get over the continuity issues from the past decades of Bond. If you like this clip then be sure to check out the full episode on 0015 - The Living Daylights

Welcome to the For Your Ears Only podcast. Today we are having off the back of the cargo plane that is The Living Daylights, Bond's grittier and more serious era, and the beginning of Timothy Dalton's reign with the 007 character. We discuss the overall tone change of the movie compared with previous films but how it remains true to the expectations of a Bond film whilst leaning a bit more into the kind of character that Ian Fleming wrote. Please give this episode a positive review/rating and remember to share the episode. If you would like to support the podcast then why not grab a T-Shirt or Mug at: ⁠https://foryourearsonlypodcast.bigcartel.com/?_gl=1*6ks4fy*_gcl_au*MTE2MzQ3NDE2NS4xNzAxNzAzNjYy*_ga*Nzc1NzU0ODM0LjE3MDE3MDM2NjI.*_ga_QZ4HDFTSEZ*MTcwMTcwMzY2MS4xLjEuMTcwMTcwMzc0My42MC4wLjA.⁠ or you can Buy Me A Martini at: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/foryourearT

'A View to an Episode' is where we look back at our favourite clips from the past shows. In this short clip we revisit one of the questions we asked Matthew Bauer (Director of The Other Fellow) on how he found someone who did not want to be found. If you like this clip then please be sure to check out the full interview on 'Matthew Bauer - Director of The Other Fellow: A Film about men. Real men. Named James Bond. Also be sure to check out the documentary on Amazon Prime, ITVX, and Emirates Airlines.

Welcome to The For Your Ears Only Podcast, and today is a very special episode. Not only for the fact that it is our first of 2024 but it is also our very first guest on the show, and who better than Mr Matthew Bauer. Matthew Bauer is a director and producer of numerous short movies and feature length films. His latest work is called 'The Other Fellow' a documentary focusing around real people with the name James Bond and how this seemingly 'flat' name as in fact has great impact on their lives both positively and negatively. In todays episode we chat to Matt about how he got into the film business, specific questions about how the documentary was made, and a few light hearted questions at the end for his opinion. As described in the episode, The Other Fellow is not just a documentary for Bond fans and it is a work that can be enjoyed by anyone - even someone who has never seen any of the Bond movies but will of course know all about the famous spy through Pop Culture. Please to find the documentary and found below: ITVX: https://www.itv.com/watch/the-other-fellow/10a4672 Amazon Prime: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Other-Fellow-Gunnar-James-Sch%C3%A4fer/dp/B0BX2KQBBZ

**Recommended to view with visual** YouTube link provided. Welcome to the For Your Ears Only Podcast. In this special episode we round off the end of the Roger Moore Era and also round of 2023 with cocktails! From Live and Let Die right through to A View to a Kill we go through some of the most iconic drinks to grace the world's bars. Mulled Wine Americano Black/White Russian Sazarac French '79 Octopussy The Golden Gun Thanks to the Scottish Spirit companies for getting involved: Arbikie, Tiree Gin, & Twice Buried Rum Company. Arbikie: Use code 'ARBIKIE007' to save 10% at the basket Twice Buried: Use code 'TBRC2023' to save £4 of order. Thank you for being with us on our first year of the show and we'll see you in 2024. Youtube: https://youtu.be/0Fff4_jS76g

'A View to an Episode' is where we look back at our favourite clips from the past shows. In this short clip we discuss the similarities between Goldfinger and A View to a Kill and how they could almost be called the same movie just made in different times. From the same archetype characters to an almost identical storyline. If you like this clip then please be sure to check out the full episode on 0014 - A View to a Kill.

Welcome to the For Your Ears Only Podcast. Today we taking a blimp ride through Roger's final outing as Bond that is 1985's A View to a Kill. With this episode being the end of the Moore Era, Jack and Derek are both dressed in Bond attire to celebrate the man who took Bond form the 70s right thought to the mid 80s. Please give this episode a positive review/rating and remember to share the episode. If you would like to support the podcast then why not grab a T-Shirt or Mug at: https://foryourearsonlypodcast.bigcartel.com/?_gl=1*6ks4fy*_gcl_au*MTE2MzQ3NDE2NS4xNzAxNzAzNjYy*_ga*Nzc1NzU0ODM0LjE3MDE3MDM2NjI.*_ga_QZ4HDFTSEZ*MTcwMTcwMzY2MS4xLjEuMTcwMTcwMzc0My42MC4wLjA. or you can Buy Me A Martini at: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/foryourearT

'A view to an episode' looks back at our favourite clips from the past shows. In this short clip we discuss the jump scares and the tension built during the bomb scene of Octopussy: something we have not seen in Bond films till this moment. If you like this clip then please be sure to check out the full episode on 0013 - Octopussy

Welcome to episode 0013 of the For Your Ears Only podcast. Today we are riding shotgun in the wild and wonderful Tuk Tuk that is 1983's Octopussy. With the episode being released on Thanks giving we thought we would wear appropriate family dinner attire and even brought on board a beloved American beverage. We go through what makes Octopussy a surprisingly great film and how this non stop action piece ranks it high on our leader board. Please give the episode a positive review/rating and remember to share the episode. If you would like to support the podcast then why not grab a T-Shirt or Mug at: https://foryourearsonlypodcast.bigcartel.com/ or your can Buy Me A Martini at: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/foryourearT

'A View to an Episode' looks back at our favourite clips from the past shows. In this short clip we revisit Derek's 'Rant' at the ending sequence of For Your Eyes Only. If you like this clip then please be sure to check out the full episode on 0012 - For Your Eyes Only.

Welcome to Episode 0012 of the For Your Ears Only podcast. Today we are skiing down the bobsleigh that is For Your Eyes Only - the movie that inspired the name for this podcast. Derek does have harsh words for this movie but Jack tries to find some endearing qualities to redeem the 1981 classic. Please give the episode a positive review/rating and remember to share the episode. If you would like to support the podcast then why not grab a T-Shirt or mug at: https://foryourearsonlypodcast.bigcartel.com/ Or you can 'Buy me a Martini' at: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/foryourearT

'A View to an Episode' looks back at our favourite clips from the past shows. In this short clip we revisit our favourite Bond moments from Moonraker and how the sci-fi influence on cinema ultimately crafted this space age Bond classic. If you like this episode then please be sure to check out the full episode on 0011 - Moonraker.

Licence to remake is our mini series where we look at classic Bond and discuss the cast, theme, and plot if it was made in modern times. Today we look at You Only Live Twice if it was made in the 2020s but still set in the 1960s. If you enjoyed this episode then be sure to check the full movie breakdown of You Only Live Twice on episode 005.

Welcome to episode 0011 of the For Your Ears Only Podcast. Today we are strapping ourselves in and blasting off into the Bond sci-fi adventure known as 'Moonraker'. Derek and Jack discuss the Star Wars influence on this movie, why it is so divisive, and why Jack has a moustache. Please give this episode a positive review/rating and remember to share. If you would like to support the podcast and become part of the show then why not grab yourself a T-Shirt or Mug at: https://foryourearsonlypodcast.bigcartel.com/ Or you can 'Buy me a Martini' at: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/foryourearT

**Recommend to watch on Spotify player or on YouTube channel** Never Say Never Again (1983) was an 'unofficial' Bond movie - with it not being tied to the Eon productions. Jack and Derek have never watched it before so we thought it would be fun to watch and film our reactions to this divisive film.

Licence to remake is our mini series where we look at the classic Bond movies and discuss the cast, theme, and plot if it was made in modern times. Today we look at On Her Majesty's Secret Service if it was made in the 2020s but still set at the end of the 1960s. If you enjoyed this episode then please be sure to check out our full breakdown of On Her Majesty's Secret Service on episode 006

Licence to remake is our mini series where we look at the classic Bond movies and discuss the cast, theme, and plot if it was made in modern times. Today we look at Thunderball if it was released in the 2020s, but still set in 1965. If you enjoy this episode then please be sure to check out our full movie breakdown of Thunderball on episode 004.

Licence to Remake is our mini series where we look at the classic Bond movies and discuss the cast, theme, and plot if it was made in modern times. Today we look at Goldfinger if it was released in the 2020s, but still set in 1964. If you enjoy this episode then please be sure to check out our full movie breakdown of Goldfinger on episode 003.

'A View to an Episode' looks back at our favourite clips from past shows. In This short clip we revisit our favourite Bond moments from The Spy Who Loved Me and how these iconic stunts and visuals have influenced the modern day spy thriller archetype. If you like this episode then please be sure to check out the full episode on 0010 - The Spy Who Loved Me.

Licence to remake is our mini series where we look at the classic Bond movies and discuss the cast, theme, and plot if it was to be made in modern times. Today we look at From Russia with Love and if it was released in the 2020s , but still set in 1963. If you enjoy this episode then please be sure to check out our full movie breakdown of From Russia with love in episode 002.

'A View to an episode' looks back at our favourite clips from past shows. In this short clip we revisit our take on what makes The Man with the Golden Gun the horniest movie of the series so far and how it seemed to double down on its adult themes. If you like this episode then please be sure to check out the full episode on 009 - The Man with the Golden Gun.

Welcome to Episode 0010 of the For Your Ears Only Podcast. Today we are skiing off the cliff and landing in the Bond powerhouse that is The Spy Who Loved Me. Jack and Derek discuss not only the huge moments that to this day still stand the test of time of the big screen but also the off screen challenges that made this icon such a fan favourite amongst the Bond world. Please give the episode a positive review/rating and remember to share the episode. If you would like to support the podcast then why not grab a T-Shirt or mug at: https://foryourearsonlypodcast.bigcartel.com/ Or you can 'Buy Me a Martini' at: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/foryourearT

Licence to remake is our mini series where we look at the classic Bond movies an discuss the cast, theme, and plot if it was made in modern times. Today we look at Dr No and if it was released in the 2020s, but still set in 1962. If you enjoy this episode then please be sure to check out our full movie breakdown of Dr No in episode 001.

'A view to en episode' looks back at our favourite clips from past shows. In this short clip we revisit the description of how Bond's stunt man 'Ross Kananga' really did step on multiple live crocodiles in order to get that iconic shot. If you like this then please be sure to check out the full episode on 008 - Live and Let Die.

Welcome to Episode 009 of the For Your Ears Only podcast. Today we make our way through the Villains funhouse that is The Man with the Golden Gun. Roger Moore's second outing is one which carried on the less serious tone of Live and Let Die and ultimately made a film full of laughs, stunts, and memorable moments. Please give the episode a positive review/rating and remember to share the episode. If you would like to support the podcast then why not grab a T-Shirt or mug at: https://foryourearsonlypodcast.bigcartel.com/ Or you can 'Buy me a Martini' at: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/foryourearT