For Your Ears Only

You've been wAiting a long time, but the PRoprietors of For Your Ears Only are back to officiaLly cover the 24th entry into the ofFicial BOnd canon: Spectre. But as the reboot meets the mOst enduring aspect of the Connery era, how will Ian WiLSon and, especially, ADham Fisher react to the blend of the original franchise and the era of Daniel CrAig? Further, how manY recurring characters cut the mustard? What's to be made of our new wave of villains? And just what has three years away from podcasting done to the Fisher? All will be revealed in our full episode coverage of Spectre!

You've been wAiting a long time, but the PRoprietors of For Your Ears Only are back to officiaLly cover the 24th entry into the ofFicial BOnd canon: Spectre. But as the reboot meets the mOst enduring aspect of the Connery era, how will Ian WiLSon and, especially, ADham Fisher react to the blend of the original franchise and the era of Daniel CrAig? Further, how manY recurring characters cut the mustard? What's to be made of our new wave of villains? And just what has three years away from podcasting done to the Fisher? All will be revealed in our full episode coverage of Spectre!

So, you want some news on For Your Ears Only in this post-Spectre era, do you? Well, you won't be getting any in this trailer, but send in your feedback no later than midday GMT on Sunday 29 November 2015 to foryourearsonly@earth-2.net. We may do something with it.

So, you want some news on For Your Ears Only in this post-Spectre era, do you? Well, you won't be getting any in this trailer, but send in your feedback no later than midday GMT on Sunday 29 November 2015 to foryourearsonly@earth-2.net. We may do something with it.

Ian Wilson makes a major announcement concerning the For Your Ears Only sequel.

Ian Wilson makes a major announcement concerning the For Your Ears Only sequel.

"Everyone needs a hobby." "So what's yours?" "Resurrection." After 30 months away, the distracting duo of Ian Wilson and Adham Fisher reunite to host a For Your Ears Only special for the 23rd Bond film: Skyfall. It's been a long time, but your hosts remain the same as they defy good taste and brevity to remain true to the podcast's original run. Which host remains hateful towards the reboot and gets pernickety about specific details about the London Underground system whilst his co-host bludgeons himself in the face with a paperback book? Yes, it's exactly who you think, but surprises are still to be had with a cameo from Pandy Wilson, a Bond song that Adham has yet to hear, and mispronunciations abound, particularly with regard to Ralph Fiennes. Remember, you had it coming.

"Everyone needs a hobby." "So what's yours?" "Resurrection." After 30 months away, the distracting duo of Ian Wilson and Adham Fisher reunite to host a For Your Ears Only special for the 23rd Bond film: Skyfall. It's been a long time, but your hosts remain the same as they defy good taste and brevity to remain true to the podcast's original run. Which host remains hateful towards the reboot and gets pernickety about specific details about the London Underground system whilst his co-host bludgeons himself in the face with a paperback book? Yes, it's exactly who you think, but surprises are still to be had with a cameo from Pandy Wilson, a Bond song that Adham has yet to hear, and mispronunciations abound, particularly with regard to Ralph Fiennes. Remember, you had it coming.

You've heard from Ian, now the Dark Lord of For Your Ears Only gets his say.

You've heard from Ian, now the Dark Lord of For Your Ears Only gets his say.

Ian thought he'd use World James Bond Day to make an announcement about his brand new podcast!

Ian thought he'd use World James Bond Day to make an announcement about his brand new podcast!

Attention, all subscribers! Ian has an update on the future of FYEO, on his next podcast work with and without Adham, and how you can help enhance the legacy of For Your Ears Only!

Attention, all subscribers! Ian has an update on the future of FYEO, on his next podcast work with and without Adham, and how you can help enhance the legacy of For Your Ears Only!

Never Say Never Again? Not just the movie on review, but the mantra for Messrs Ian Wilson and Adham Fisher, as they call time on For Your Ears Only after 26 months of British nonsense, swearing, and character-assassination. There is a two-hour review of an unofficial Bond film starring Sean Connery, but really, that's not important. The important things are the "Roger Moore in A View to a Kill is Older than..." competition, the explosive return of I-Wizzle, and the hosts' favorite memories of bringing you this irreverent, career-hindering podcast! But remember: Ian Wilson and Adham Fisher will return...

Never Say Never Again? Not just the movie on review, but the mantra for Messrs Ian Wilson and Adham Fisher, as they call time on For Your Ears Only after 26 months of British nonsense, swearing, and character-assassination. There is a two-hour review of an unofficial Bond film starring Sean Connery, but really, that's not important. The important things are the "Roger Moore in A View to a Kill is Older than..." competition, the explosive return of I-Wizzle, and the hosts' favorite memories of bringing you this irreverent, career-hindering podcast! But remember: Ian Wilson and Adham Fisher will return...

With their Bond podcast nearly over, Ian and Adham are less than overjoyed that the penultimate episode of For Your Ears Only is devoted to talk about the franchise's uncertain future, and the 1967 spoof spy flick Casino Royale. Where 007 is a retired knight of the realm, Vesper Lynd is actually Honey Ryder, and Le Chiffre is a minor antagonist who delights in magic tricks. Pointless plot twists, characters that take the middle third off, and a burping Woody Allen are just some of the topics discussed. Also, the feedback is fully updated, and special announcements await about next month's final installment!

With their Bond podcast nearly over, Ian and Adham are less than overjoyed that the penultimate episode of For Your Ears Only is devoted to talk about the franchise's uncertain future, and the 1967 spoof spy flick Casino Royale. Where 007 is a retired knight of the realm, Vesper Lynd is actually Honey Ryder, and Le Chiffre is a minor antagonist who delights in magic tricks. Pointless plot twists, characters that take the middle third off, and a burping Woody Allen are just some of the topics discussed. Also, the feedback is fully updated, and special announcements await about next month's final installment!

The first installment of For Your Ears Only's final trilogy of non-canon Bond film specials, Ian and Adham examine the very first iteration of 007 on screen. But it was not a cinema screen, nor was James Bond under the codename of 007. Heck, he wasn't even British! In reviewing the 1954 made-for-television version of Casino Royale, our hosts look at a true Bond curiosity whilst making up for the amount of time it took to listen to the previous episode!

The first installment of For Your Ears Only's final trilogy of non-canon Bond film specials, Ian and Adham examine the very first iteration of 007 on screen. But it was not a cinema screen, nor was James Bond under the codename of 007. Heck, he wasn't even British! In reviewing the 1954 made-for-television version of Casino Royale, our hosts look at a true Bond curiosity whilst making up for the amount of time it took to listen to the previous episode!

Even with three episodes left in the podcast's lifespan, For Your Ears Only definitively draws the line under the official James Bond film franchise in this, our bumper five-and-a-half hour recap episode! Ian and Adham play host to utter insanity, with over 40 potentially career-destroying outtakes and extended outtakes sandwiched between tons of content. This includes: a production history of each episode, kazoos, lists covering every aspect of the Bond universe, both the edited and unedited versions of Adham's most infamous song, as well as another song featuring an AFS collaboration, in-jokes, increased vulgarity, the history of "The Adham Fisher Show," and an original sketch featuring the Jeffrey Wright Felix Leiter and the Russian characters from Octopussy. Sit back, cringe, and enjoy!

Even with three episodes left in the podcast's lifespan, For Your Ears Only definitively draws the line under the official James Bond film franchise in this, our bumper five-and-a-half hour recap episode! Ian and Adham play host to utter insanity, with over 40 potentially career-destroying outtakes and extended outtakes sandwiched between tons of content. This includes: a production history of each episode, kazoos, lists covering every aspect of the Bond universe, both the edited and unedited versions of Adham's most infamous song, as well as another song featuring an AFS collaboration, in-jokes, increased vulgarity, the history of "The Adham Fisher Show," and an original sketch featuring the Jeffrey Wright Felix Leiter and the Russian characters from Octopussy. Sit back, cringe, and enjoy!

Whilst not the last episode of For Your Ears Only, the official Bond franchise is finally caught up with as Ian and Adham review its most recent offering: Quantum of Solace. As they take on the maligned Daniel Craig sequel, the hosts also profile the current 007, whilst the name "Dalton" gets thrown about a bit. Also, Adham gets worked up over a table, Ian compares the Bond villain to wrestler Sean "X-Pac" Waltman, and someone is at their most music hall with both singing and blaxploitation impressions.

Whilst not the last episode of For Your Ears Only, the official Bond franchise is finally caught up with as Ian and Adham review its most recent offering: Quantum of Solace. As they take on the maligned Daniel Craig sequel, the hosts also profile the current 007, whilst the name "Dalton" gets thrown about a bit. Also, Adham gets worked up over a table, Ian compares the Bond villain to wrestler Sean "X-Pac" Waltman, and someone is at their most music hall with both singing and blaxploitation impressions.

It's a new Bond, it's a new year, it's a new continuity for us, and we're feeling good here at For Your Ears Only. Well, the Brothers Wilson are, as Pandy joins the regular hosts for a third time. But Adham is less than happy. Listen as Mr. Fisher quibbles with a rebooted continuity throughout the episode when there are bigger problems to be faced within Casino Royale. Like how to pronounce the villain's name correctly, how confused the loyalties of major supporting characters are, and how the audio quality is changeable throughout.

It's a new Bond, it's a new year, it's a new continuity for us, and we're feeling good here at For Your Ears Only. Well, the Brothers Wilson are, as Pandy joins the regular hosts for a third time. But Adham is less than happy. Listen as Mr. Fisher quibbles with a rebooted continuity throughout the episode when there are bigger problems to be faced within Casino Royale. Like how to pronounce the villain's name correctly, how confused the loyalties of major supporting characters are, and how the audio quality is changeable throughout.

Oh, dear lord. Who would have thought that the contest for worst Bond film would be reopened after the seeming winner was announced in 1979? But in Die Another Day Ian and Adham discover a very, very close rival. Don't let that put you off though, as the hosts play Bond Film Bingo, continue their friendly rivalry with Better in the Dark, and marvel as Ian lets his hair down to mispronounce major supporting characters names and reveal the full extent of his lust for Rosamund Pike. Adham has never looked so tame in comparison, despite an increase in singing.

Oh, dear lord. Who would have thought that the contest for worst Bond film would be reopened after the seeming winner was announced in 1979? But in Die Another Day Ian and Adham discover a very, very close rival. Don't let that put you off though, as the hosts play Bond Film Bingo, continue their friendly rivalry with Better in the Dark, and marvel as Ian lets his hair down to mispronounce major supporting characters names and reveal the full extent of his lust for Rosamund Pike. Adham has never looked so tame in comparison, despite an increase in singing.

In this special mini-episode, Ian and Adham take a break and hand over to Erin Bentley, who recently attended a panel on Ian Fleming by Bond author Raymond Benson at this year's Bouchercon World Mystery Convention. Of course, being For Your Ears Only, a mini-episode still goes over an hour, but the panel provides a great insight into the background of Fleming and the basis for his most famous literary creation.

In this special mini-episode, Ian and Adham take a break and hand over to Erin Bentley, who recently attended a panel on Ian Fleming by Bond author Raymond Benson at this year's Bouchercon World Mystery Convention. Of course, being For Your Ears Only, a mini-episode still goes over an hour, but the panel provides a great insight into the background of Fleming and the basis for his most famous literary creation.

A decade old this month, The World Is Not Enough throws up varying emotions for Ian and Adham. Not only does it mark the final appearance of Desmond "Q" Llewelyn, but it is both the best and worst Brosnan entry to date in the minds of the hosts. In the crosshairs are the Bond franchise writers, a collective of irritating female characters, and technology itself as the episode struggles to resist the temptation of kicking Adham off of Skype!

A decade old this month, The World Is Not Enough throws up varying emotions for Ian and Adham. Not only does it mark the final appearance of Desmond "Q" Llewelyn, but it is both the best and worst Brosnan entry to date in the minds of the hosts. In the crosshairs are the Bond franchise writers, a collective of irritating female characters, and technology itself as the episode struggles to resist the temptation of kicking Adham off of Skype!

Tomorrow Never Dies, the sophomore entry to the Brosnan-era Bonds, gets a slightly different treatment from the hosts this month. Why? Because this is the first episode to be recorded via Skype! Tune in to see how this affects the rapport and the audio quality of the show, along with the regular features. Also find out why begging the hosts to go easy on something will be doomed to fail, why Adham feels slighted that he wasn't cast in this film at the age of 12, and why Ian made a terrible mistake in making the news section about hypothetical Bond theme musicians.

Tomorrow Never Dies, the sophomore entry to the Brosnan-era Bonds, gets a slightly different treatment from the hosts this month. Why? Because this is the first episode to be recorded via Skype! Tune in to see how this affects the rapport and the audio quality of the show, along with the regular features. Also find out why begging the hosts to go easy on something will be doomed to fail, why Adham feels slighted that he wasn't cast in this film at the age of 12, and why Ian made a terrible mistake in making the news section about hypothetical Bond theme musicians.

Pierce Brosnan may not be Timothy Dalton, but he was the Bond that Ian and Adham grew up with. So what will our genuine British hosts make of Brosnan's first 007 outing? GoldenEye sees discussion veer towards the awesomeness of Sean Bean and the sudden growth of the Kill Count, whilst Adham fails miserably to break a world record during the recording. That said, Ian risks an insult that could see FYEO's lifespan cut down prematurely.

Pierce Brosnan may not be Timothy Dalton, but he was the Bond that Ian and Adham grew up with. So what will our genuine British hosts make of Brosnan's first 007 outing? GoldenEye sees discussion veer towards the awesomeness of Sean Bean and the sudden growth of the Kill Count, whilst Adham fails miserably to break a world record during the recording. That said, Ian risks an insult that could see FYEO's lifespan cut down prematurely.

Concluding the two-part Summer of Dalton, Ian, Adham, and Richard take a look at Timothy Dalton's untimely final 007 outing, Licence to Kill. Featuring an incredible amount of listener-generated feedback and a tribute to all those that wouldn't quite make it into the Bond films of the 90s, this episode also boasts Richard's worries of Bond's sexual health, Ian's reminiscence of Quarrel in comparison to Sharkey, and Adham rehashing the podcast's best moment of 2008 for the film's title theme.

Concluding the two-part Summer of Dalton, Ian, Adham, and Richard take a look at Timothy Dalton's untimely final 007 outing, Licence to Kill. Featuring an incredible amount of listener-generated feedback and a tribute to all those that wouldn't quite make it into the Bond films of the 90s, this episode also boasts Richard's worries of Bond's sexual health, Ian's reminiscence of Quarrel in comparison to Sharkey, and Adham rehashing the podcast's best moment of 2008 for the film's title theme.

The Summer of Dalton kicks off on For Your Ears Only with a look at The Living Daylights from the perspectives of Ian, Adham and their friend Richard Paterson. The newcomer promptly tries to turn the podcast into a UK version of Bigger on the Inside, whilst Adham maintains something peculiar about Timothy Dalton's take on the James Bond character. And he does something monumentally stupid before we even start the review.

The Summer of Dalton kicks off on For Your Ears Only with a look at The Living Daylights from the perspectives of Ian, Adham and their friend Richard Paterson. The newcomer promptly tries to turn the podcast into a UK version of Bigger on the Inside, whilst Adham maintains something peculiar about Timothy Dalton's take on the James Bond character. And he does something monumentally stupid before we even start the review.

Forgoing lengthy musical advertising, an embarrassing parody rap and Pandy, this month's For Your Ears Only looks back at Roger Moore's maligned run as Bond as it concludes in A View to a Kill. Ageism aplenty, Ian and Adham also find time to sing (again), sneak in topical fortunes of English football teams and point out certain stunts that Roger Moore probably didn't perform.

Forgoing lengthy musical advertising, an embarrassing parody rap and Pandy, this month's For Your Ears Only looks back at Roger Moore's maligned run as Bond as it concludes in A View to a Kill. Ageism aplenty, Ian and Adham also find time to sing (again), sneak in topical fortunes of English football teams and point out certain stunts that Roger Moore probably didn't perform.

Break out the bubbly! It's the one-year anniversary of For Your Ears Only, and in this extended episode, featuring a walkthrough of Roger Moore's penultimate 007 outing Octopussy, Ian and Adham celebrate with a return appearance from Pandy, a full-length preview of Adham's Mothers' Day tracks (to coincide with North America's own weekend holiday) and a tribute rap made in honor of the Better in the Dark podcast. The rap artist in question is unlikely to ever live it down.

Break out the bubbly! It's the one-year anniversary of For Your Ears Only, and in this extended episode, featuring a walkthrough of Roger Moore's penultimate 007 outing Octopussy, Ian and Adham celebrate with a return appearance from Pandy, a full-length preview of Adham's Mothers' Day tracks (to coincide with North America's own weekend holiday) and a tribute rap made in honor of the Better in the Dark podcast. The rap artist in question is unlikely to ever live it down.

Closing out For Your Ears Only's first year, Ian and Adham approach the similarly titled For Your Eyes Only with a party spirit and copious amounts of singing. Whilst Ian meets his linguistic match during the e-mail section and Adham shouts out human body parts at the top of his voice, the hosts are able to focus on underwater delights, underage ice-skaters and impersonators of Margaret and Dennis Thatcher, whilst promoting both Dread Media and Bigger on the Inside. And also demeaning Liverpudlians.

Closing out For Your Ears Only's first year, Ian and Adham approach the similarly titled For Your Eyes Only with a party spirit and copious amounts of singing. Whilst Ian meets his linguistic match during the e-mail section and Adham shouts out human body parts at the top of his voice, the hosts are able to focus on underwater delights, underage ice-skaters and impersonators of Margaret and Dennis Thatcher, whilst promoting both Dread Media and Bigger on the Inside. And also demeaning Liverpudlians.

With the coming of Moonraker, no academic will run the risk of appearing on this platform again as For Your Ears Only very much lives up to its explicit rating. Recording whilst slightly tired and emotional, Ian and Adham let rip with the likelihood of offending, amongst others, speedboat manufacturers, Lois Chiles, children, half the staff of Earth-2.net and womankind as Adham Fisher is involved, naturally. You have been warned.

With the coming of Moonraker, no academic will run the risk of appearing on this platform again as For Your Ears Only very much lives up to its explicit rating. Recording whilst slightly tired and emotional, Ian and Adham let rip with the likelihood of offending, amongst others, speedboat manufacturers, Lois Chiles, children, half the staff of Earth-2.net and womankind as Adham Fisher is involved, naturally. You have been warned.

The Spy Who Loved Me is a popular entry into the Bond canon, which is why For Your Ears Only is that much longer this month. In addition to the walkthrough, Ian ropes in a TV guest star through the legally dubiously magic of technology, and Adham interviews Prof. James Chapman of the University of Leicester about his book looking at Bond's role in cultural history. How many books have been written about Jason Bourne's cultural identity, Matt Damon? Exactly.

The Spy Who Loved Me is a popular entry into the Bond canon, which is why For Your Ears Only is that much longer this month. In addition to the walkthrough, Ian ropes in a TV guest star through the legally dubiously magic of technology, and Adham interviews Prof. James Chapman of the University of Leicester about his book looking at Bond's role in cultural history. How many books have been written about Jason Bourne's cultural identity, Matt Damon? Exactly.

Returning to the regular format, Ian and Adham end their review of The Man with the Golden Gun with a personal anecdote, having identified which characters impressed and which characters were so offensive that one presenter dropped the C-bomb. Hear the slightly edited results and much more, including Ian's inferiority complex regarding the popularity of his brother's one-off appearance, and why Nick Nack makes Adham think of R. Kelly.