Andrew & Tim, two Australian fans of Ian Flemings great creation, review every James Bond film in Licence to Podcast. Sharing our enjoyment for the great British spy and perhaps one day convincing EON Productions to set a film down under.
It's our 100th episode!Firstly, thank you for being with us since we began back in 2018.Secondly, SPOILERS!!If you haven't seen Mission IMpossible - The Final Reckoning yet go and check it out then have a listen. If you have then we hope you enjoy our thoughts on another spectacular Tom Cruise roller coaster ride.Send your Negligent Discharge to Licence to Podcast on Facebook, X and Instagram or email hello@licencetopodcast.comNB: There's about 30 minutes of your Negligent Discharge if you just want to jump straight to the review.
Where would we be without our mums? 004, 009 and Lucy Galore come together for a special Mothers Day episode to take a look at their mum's favourite films.We would love to hear about the films your mother loved too so send you or your mums Negligent Discharge to Licence to Podcast on Facebook, X and Instagram or email hello@licencetopodcast.comHappy Mothers Day to all the mums!!
Ladies and gentlemen, please make sure your seat backs and tray tables are in their full upright position. Make sure your seat belt is securely fastened and all carry-on luggage is stowed underneath the seat in front of you or in the overhead bins and join 004, 009 and Lucy Galore aboard the Jailbird.Everything about Con Air is in this episode; the military, pregnancy, the US judicial system all portrayed by an outstanding cast with great stunts and a script that makes very little sense but we don't care. We make no apologies for what we have to say about another brilliant 90's action film.Keep you Negligent Discharge coming to Licence to Podcast on Facebook, X and Instagram or email hello@licencetopodcast.com.... feel free to share your thoughts about our Alabama accents too!
Here's something new.... it's an Inter-MissionJoin 009 and 004 for a shorter (than usual episode) as they discuss the new Netflix series "Zero Day" starring Robert De Niro. Just a warning there are plenty of SPOILERS so if you don't want the surprises ruined pause now and give it a watch.It's not always possible to get into the studio for a full-on movie review so we've come up with this concept and if it works it means we can pump out more content for your to enjoy.... well, that's the theory.In this one Andrew & Tim look at Zero Day and try to work out what they got right and where they went wrong. While we're at it we have a go at fixing Hollywood studios and tell Netflix how to do their job properly.Keep your Negligent Discharge coming to Licence to Podcast on Facebook, X or Instagram or email hello@licencetopodcast.com
We're back in the studio and in your ears to talk about Pierce Brosnan's first outing as our "Gentleman Spy" James Bond in Goldeneye.Firstly, there's a LOT of your Negligent Discharge to mop up so if you want to skip straight to the review jump to about the 46th minute.... yep, there's a lot of discharge.Secondly, for the first time we watched the film together AND indulged in the famous Vesper martini made famous by Bond so you can hear how we they literally went down.Keep your Negligent Discharge coming to Licence to Podcast on Facebook, X and Instagram or email hello@licencetopodcast.com
As we're unable to get into the studio to review a film right now (stupid life getting in the way of our fun!!) here's an episode from another of our podcasts called 'Let's Go to the Movies' where we discussed one of the great horro/sci fi films Alien.We would love to get your Negligent Discharge on this film or anything else so send it to Licence to Podcast on Facebook, Instagram and X (Twitter) or email hello@licencetopodcast.com
004 and 009 have stopped what they were doing and raced into the studio to discuss the news of Amazon taking over James Bond as Barbara Broccoli and Michael Wilson step aside from their roles as long time producers of the series.What will it mean? What does the future hold in store for our famed "Gentleman Spy"? How can we get in on the action?? These and many more questions are discussed in our Emergency Episode.As always we would love to get your thoughts so send your Negligent Discharge to Licence to Podcast on Facebook, Instagram and X (Twitter) or email hello@licencetopodcast.com
004, 009 & Lucy Galore travel back to a time when the world was a simpler place. Unlike today, you may have been happy to take a bullet for the President.... unless you're Clint Eastwood who is still a bit upset about dodging the seering kiss of death destined for JFK on a fateful Dallas morning in.In the Line of Fire is a 90's thriller featuring 004's spirit animal, Clint Eastwood, portraying Frank Horrigan, a man who annoys women and would-be-assassins in equal measure. Side note: There is a drinking game in this one if you take a shot every time Tim says he loves something.... but we hope you don't have to drive the next day.Lucy is unimpressed with a few (read: all) of Frank Horrigans comments to fellow agent and love interest Lili while 009 offers a philosophical question or two.Please note we swear more than usual in this episode just in case you have kids in the car.Keep your Negligent Discharge coming to Licence to Podcast on Facebook, Instagram and X or email hello@licencetopodcast.com
It's been a while since we ranked anything so 004 & 009 thought it was a great opportunity to make Lucy watch 5 films in a week so they can rank everything they love about the Indiana Jones series.Be prepared to be surprised as your three hosts share the things they love and loath from all five of the Indiana Jones films.... there are issue which require deep introspection from all involved!Your Negligent Discharge is here as well so keep sending it to Licence to Podcast on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram or email hello@licencetopodcast.com
The team are back in the studio to check out the womens Rom-Com (disputed heavily by Lucy Galore) "The Spy Who Dumped Me" as Mila Kunis and Kate McKinnon head off to Europe with their McGuffin in a secret place.Our 91st episode subject is thanks to Lazy Felix.... and Lucy may have mentioned sometime but we can't remember.Find out why 009 is so confused, how often 004 has dumped someone via text or just take a shot everytime Lucy says "vagina"? Did we just invent a new drinking game???Keep your Negligent Discharge coming to Licence to Podcast on X, Instagram and Facebook or email hello@licencetopodcast.comNB: Our website is still under construction with the Grand Opening predicted sometime between next month....... and 2030
It's almost December 25th and nothing says Christmas like a special mission on the Licence to Podcast. This time your trio of champions are back to take on the Goblet of Fire for our 90th episode.So should a parent have to sign a permission slip so their child can be chased by a fire-breathing dragon? Does Hermione end up with the wrong man? What has Tim been working on in his spare time?All will be revealed... over almost 2 hours!! Seriously we didn't realise how much we dug into this one ......plus there's your Negligent Discharge (featuring the return of one of our favourite experts).Keep the discharge comiing to Licence to Podcast on Facebook, Instagram and X or email hello@licencetopodcast.com
There's been a lot going on in the world for Lucy and the boys so it's great to get back into the studio to review one of our favourite Bond films (...or at least it used to be!)The Man with the Golden Gun takes us to south east Asia in the mid-70's to pursue the worlds greatest assassin, Francisco Scaramanga and his golden bullets.In this episode we enjoy your Negligent Discharge, 009 shares a special interview from London, Lucy Galore takes issue with a 'Bloody Tourist' and 004 has a big announcement. Tim also provides the photo for this episode and explains how this came about too.Spread your Negligent Discharge at Licence to Podcast on Facebook, Instagram and X or email hello@licencetopodcast.com
004 and 009 go on the run with Harrison Ford pursued by Tommy Lee Jones in the early 90's classic thriller "The Fugitive".Its a wild ride as the boys discuss suprise casting choices, the most beautiful smile in the world and the death penalty.As always, we love your Negligent Discharge so send it to hello@licencetopodcast.com or Licence to Podcast on Facebook, X or Instagram.009 is going on the run with his famiuly to the UK and and Europe for a few weeks so keep an eye on the Facebook page for a few James Bond locations too.
Your resident replicants are back in the studio to look at the 1982 Sci-Fi classic Blade Runner.Did they all manage to watch the same version of Ridley Scott's masterpiece? You will find out during their discussion about late night sax, souls, doves and memories.Before you decide to "retire" this episode send your Negligent Discharge to Licence to Podcast on X (Twitter), Facebook and Instagram or email: hello@licencetopodcast.com
Despite the fact we completed the 'Star Wars - Machete Order' recently, 004 & 009 wanted to share their thoughts on their favourite prequel, The Phantom Menace.It was also a very special occasion because it was the first Facebook LIVE episode so a big thank you to everyone who joined in on the show. (As of the 21st of August it should be available on the Licence to Podcast Facebook page for another 3 weeks).What did the guys love so much about this much derided film? Dive in, have a listen and you just may find yourself agreeing with them..... or not!!Keep the Negligent Discharge coming to Lice to Podcast on Facebook, Instagram and X (Twitter) or email hello@licencetopodcast.comÂ
It's another Harry Potter episode and 009 is in the studio with Lucy Galore and a new voice in Katie to discuss the third film in JK Rowlings magical universe.How could the time turner be put to better use.... and would you swallow it? These questions and so much more are answered in this truly magical podcast.Keep your Negligent Discharge coming to "Licence to Podcast" on X (Twitter), Facebook & Instagram or email hello@licencetopodcast.com
Yes, it's been a while but 004 & 009 are back behind the mic to finish the Star Wars "Machete Order".... we think.... more on that in the episode.What do the boys think about the final... ahem.... 6th episode in the Star Wars series? Stick this one in your Millenium Falcon and return a long time ago to a galaxy far, far away.We've got some of your Nigligent Discharge as well.Also, send your thoughts & comments to Licence to Podcast at X (Twitter), Instagram and Facebook or email hello@licencetopodcast.com
The team are back in the studio for the Coen Brothers cult classic, 'The Big Lebowski'.Our resident "Dudeist" 004 is a massive fan as is 009 so we've taken this opportunity to expose one of the great comedies to Lady Lucy Galore and are really looking forward to her take on it.There's your Negligent Discharge at the beginning in response to some of our recent episodes and from listeners who just discovered us and wanted to say hello.You can always send yours to Licence to Podcast on X (Twitter), Instagram and Facebook or email hello@licencetopodcast.com
We have been teasing this for sometime and thrilled to be able to share this interview with the one and only Gloria Hendry. Gloria not only brought the character of Rosie Carver to life in Live & Let Die but she has had an amazing career in film and music which continues today.Make sure you check out Gloria's book (Gloria Hendry, 007 Bond, Bunny, Black Renaissance "Ifm") and her CD (Gloria Hendry sings with legendary Jimmy McConnell and his big band (Live album).Massive thanks to Jeff Farmer for organising the interview with Gloria's management. Please check our Jeffs work at his website: https://smileyfacecommandos.comAs always you can send your Negligent Discharge to Licenec to Podcast on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram or email: hello@licencetopodcast.com
Dame Lucy Galore and the boys are heading under water to review the cold war thriller 'The Hunt for Red October' starring the one-and-only Sean Connery.For the very first time we have some audio Negligent Discharge but if you'd like to contact us the old fashioned way you can with Licence to Podcast on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter and of course hello@licencetopodcast.comWe hope you enjoy all the seamen coming your way!
The Star Wars 'Machete Order' contimues with Lucy Galore unhappy she was subjected to watching this film and a lengthy discussion about Yoda's sex life.Keep the cards a letters co ing to Licence to Podcast on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram of email us: hello@licencetopodcast.com
We're back with another Bond Redux and this time it's the third of the Daniel Craig series in 'Skyfall'.Lucy Galore and the boys discuss the origins of the protagonist Raoul Silva, destruction of heritage listed homes in Scotland and the sexual proclivities of one James Bond.There's is a little swearing in this one and for something new, it's not Lucy.Also, Andrew has an admission and an apology to offer.Tim's just here for the drinks.Keep the Negligent Discharge coming to Licence to Podcast on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or email us: hello@licencetopodcast.com
Lucy, Tim & Andrew have enrolled at Hogwarts for Year 2 of the Harry Potter saga, 'The Chamber of Secrets'.Much is discussed from spiders to car theft, white supremecy and haunting options for the afterlife.Keep the cards and letters coming to Licence to Podcast at Facebook, Instagram or Twitter or drop us a line to hello@licencetopodcast.com
Here's one to share with the kids.... or grandkids. We're having a look at the first in JK Rowlings iconic series, Harry Potter and The Philosophers (or Sorcerers) Stone.Lucy Galore is waving her magic wand as we take you back through one of the all-time great kids films.... and we cleaned thew language up so you can keep us on with the youngsters around.Share your thoughts on Licence to Podcast at Facebook, Instagram or Twitter and email us on hello@licencetopodcast.com
HANS....... BUBBY!! The boys are back in the studio for a Christmas Miracle.One of the all-time great 80's action classics, Die Hard, just in time for the festive season.Appreciate a new love for the late great Alan Rickman, join Tim as he wonders aloud about the real love story at the centre of this film and learn about the 'Magic Van'.Make sure you unwrap this episode and listen to two hours of podcasting Christmas joy.... plus your recent Negligent Discharge.Keep the cards and letters coming to Licence to Podcast on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and of course email hello@licencetopodcast.comMerry Christmas from 004, 009 and Lucy Galore!!
The boys are back with Lucy Galore to do what we know you love the most... talk James Bond.It's time to take another look at Roger Moore's first entry into the 007 universe with 'Live and Let Die".Tune in to hear Lucy and 009 argue whether Bond unfairly duped Solitaire out of her mystical powers or just hear 004 explain how he wants to be buried.As always, send your Negligent Discharge to Licence to Podcast on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter or email hello@licencetopodcast.com
Our "Machete Order" review of the Star Wars films arrives at Episode 2 - Attack of the Clones. If you love this film we expect to receive your arguments and/or death threats soon.Otherwise if, like us, you struggle with this edition to the Star Wars cannon you will hopefully enjoy our musings on annoying sand, Aussie actors and Master Dickhead?Send your thoughts to Licence to Podcast on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter or email hello@licencetopodcast.com
It's been two years since No Time To Die with no word yet on who will be installed as our favourite gentlemen spy so 004 and 009 are back in the studio to discuss/argue who they believe it should be.Plus all your suggestions on social media are discussed too.Give us your thoughts on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram by searching "Licence to Podcast" or email hello@licencetopodcast.comAnd if you enjoy our ramblings please tell your friends or give us a five-star rating on whichever platform you use to put us in your head.
The Star Wars 'Machete Order' continues this time with Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back.The boys review the 1980 sci-fi classic directed by Irvin Kershner as well as discussing what's wrong with modern cinema chains and kicking into a few incels.Send your Negligent Discharge to Licence to Podcast on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram or email us: hello@licencetopodcast.com
Get ready to go behind the Iron Curtain and delve into the action spy thriller Atomic Blonde with 004, 009 and Lucy Galore.The team are headed back to the late 80's and the cauldron of the cold war, Berlin, to discuss smoking, great music, violence, sex and how to pronounce Charlize Theron.As always, we love to get your thoughts so just search 'Licence to Podcast' on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or email hello@licencetopodcast.com
SPOILERS..... again, lots of SPOILERS.004 and 009 have seen the latest addition to Tom Cruises Mission Impossible series and couldn't wait to jump in the studio to have a chat about the stunts, the characters and the entity. Did we mention the entity? There's an entity and if you've seen the film you would be well aware of the existence of an enitity in all it's entity-like presence. It really is some kind of entity..... okay, I'll stop.Send us your Negligent Discharge to Licence to Podcast on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram or email us to hello@licencetopodcast.comWe hope you find this entity-taining!!
** SPOILERS** we can't stress this enough. This episode has **SPOILERS** Grab your Fedora, leather jacket and bull whip and join the boys as they spin the Dial of Destiny with our favourite archeologist, Indiana Jones.Its the final outing for one of cinemas greatest characters so does it befit the legacy created by Lucas and Spielberg? Find out what what Andrew & Tim think then share your opinion via Facebook, Twitter & Instagram when you search 'Licence to Podcast' or just email hello@licencetopodcast.comBut please watch them film first because this episode contains **SPOILERS**
Despite the threat of upsetting a group with greater reach then the CIA who possess less sense of humour and more hostility than your average religious fanatics.... the boys have decided to take on the Star War Machete Order beginning with the ORIGINAL Star Wars (yes, episode 4 grumble, grumble).Have a listen to what they think of where it all began a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away?We would also love to read your considered, restrained and humour-infused Negligent Discharge so please find Licence to Podcast on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram or email us hello@licencetopodcast.comSend all death threats to biteus@growup.com.you....and may the Force be with you!
Yes we've been very slack not reading your Negligent Discharge but if you dropped us a note over the last 3 months its going to get mentioned right here.If you want to send us something search 'Licence to Podcast' on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram or email us at hello@licencetopodcast.com
The boys are back with a bang as they look at one of the great gangster films of all time in, The Untouchables starring (our own) Sean Connery, Kevin Costner and Robert De Niro.After an extended break 004 and 009 head to prohibition era-Chicago to discuss the music, the costumes and the questionable ethnic slurs in this classic from Brian De Palma.Send your 'Negligent Discharge' to hello@licencetopodcast.com or search for Licence to Podcast on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.
We're back in your ears for a Redux of Diamonds Are Forever, Sean Connery's last "official" James Bond outing.There is much to discuss; from mashed potatos to sherry and finally Tim's past interactions with our bovine friends.As always, keep your negligent discharge coming our way via Licence to Podcast on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook or hello@licencetopodcast.com
This is one you've been asking for in the last few months, the Ian Fleming inspired 'The Man From Uncle' film of 2015.Your resident agents from Down Under check out the cool, the style and the one-up-manship of Napoleon Solo and Ilya Kuryakin on the big screen thanks to the genius that is Guy Ritchie.We also have plenty of your Negligent Discharge too!!Keep it coming to Licence to Podcast on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook or hello@licencetopodcast.com
We're back with another Redux episode and, as made abundantly clear recently, it's a proper version because LUCY IS BACK!!!Fresh from her tour of South East Asia our Femme Fatale is here with 004 and 009 to look at the most Aussie James Bond in the series with our man Lazo.We have plenty of your Negligent Discharge as well as our first offerings of 'James Bond The Musical'.Sit back, crack a beer and let's see what would never happen to the other guy in On Her Majesty's Secret Service.Keep your thoughts coming to Licence to Podcast on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and our fantastic new email: hello@licencetopodcast.com
Welcome to The Rock!!004 and 009 take take on the 1996 Michael Bay action blockbuster "The Rock" with Sean Connery, Nicolas Cage and Ed Harris.In this episode we confirm for all the 007 fans that this character played by Sean Connery is actually James Bond (with the help of this Youtube video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FdnevXjqdc&t=12s ). We highly recommend you watch the video to get your mind blown.And thanks to Tim we have a new email adress (finally!!!). Send your Negligent Discharge our way via:hello@licencetopodcast.com .....or the Licence to Podcast Twitter, Facebook or Instagram accounts.
It's another Special Mission episode..... and this time its a DOUBLE SHOT!!We'll review a few songs that didn't make the cut as Bond themes and decide whether they were better or worse than the final choice.PLUS... as requested recently, we go through each film and remove something to try and improve it. In some cases this was incredibly hard.... while others were very, very easy.Our choices are sure to create controversy so we would love to get your thoughts via the Licence to Podcast Facebook, Twitter and Instagram or (the yet to be changed) ozjbl2p@gmail.com
Here's a great way to celebrate the New Year!! We take another look at James Bonds Japanese adventure; You Only Live Twice.How much do the boys like, or dislike, Sean Connery's fifth outing as 007? PLUS, there's a special new years surprise for you at the end of the review.Keep the cards and letters coming to Licence to Podcast on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram and the email ozjbl2p@gmail.com
Yes it's been a while since we've been in the studio to record an episode but its well worth the wait because we're recasting the first FOUR Bond films!Do you agree with our choices? Do you hate them? Could you do better? The answer to all three is proabably a resounding YES!!Also, there's a healthy amount of your correspondence to get through as well.Don't forget to share your thoughts at Licence to Podcast on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook or at ozjbl2p@gmail.com
It's time to grab your wetsuit (and several oxygen tanks) as the team take a deep dive into Thunderball.Join Lucy and the boys as they head to the Caribbean and have another look at the fourth instalment in the Bond series. Keep your correspondence coming to Licence to Podcast on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter or, until Tim comes up with a better alternative, via ozjbl2p@gmail.com
Let's go back to 1994 when Bond fans were wondering when the next 007 film would hit our screens. Fortunately James Cameron and Arnold Schwarzenegger decided to give the spy genre a shot by making True Lies.If you haven't seen it for a while, or ever, we encourage you to have a listen to 009 & 004 as they remember this full-on nineties action blockbuster..... and drool a little over Jamie Lee Curtis too! As always, send your feedback to ozjbl2p@gmail.com or Licence to Podcast on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram.
Here we are again for all the fans of Moonraker to see if we can find something, somehow, somewhere to appreciate this 1979 James Bond outing as m much as you.We thought Lucy could watch it for the first time and put up a rigorous defence for Bond in Space but it doesn't get much better then several references to Goodhead and PEW-PEW so we conscripted Menners from the Cricket Unfiltered Podcast who will prove his love for this movies burns as bright as the on-screen passion between Jaws and Dolly.Please send your hate mail to ozjbl2p@gmail.com or Licence to Podcast on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook.
Yes we promised a Moonraker Redux but.... well, you'll hear the excuses in the episode..... so here's all your recent correspondence PLUS an earth-shattering concept for the Bond series that no one has ever suggested before!!Keep your comments coming on the Licence to Podcast Facebook, Instagram or Twitter accounts. Email us at ozjbl2p@gmail.com until Tim finally creates a proper account or even a website for us.
004 and 009 with our resident Femme Fatale take a look at what many consider to be the original James Bond, North By Northwest.What effect does this film have on the Bond series and is Tim still jealous of Randolph Scott? Find out in the episode of Licence to Podcast.
We have been Bourne now for a third time as 004 and 009 review the third in the series of our favourite amnesiac asset.Keep the cards and letters coming to Licence to Podcast on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or at ozjbl2p@gmail.com
We are Bourne Again with our look at the second amnesiac adventure starring Matt Damon, The Bourne Supremacy.All your favourite segments, an IMDB assassination, our ratings and your correspondence.Keep the cards & letters coming to Licence to Podcast on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter or email us at ozjbl2p@gmail.com
004 and 009 are back in the studio with your favourite 'Femme Fatale' to have another look at Goldfinger.Much discussion ensues around strong independent women, Asian stereotypes and a possible slight (or a complement) directed at The Beatles.Share your thoughts with Licence to Podcast on Facebook, Instagram and Facebook or our suspicious looking email ozjbl2p@gmail.com
Is Jason Bourne the contemporary James Bond? What exactly is a "meat shield"? Would Tim sleep with someone who used his toothbrush??These important questions and many more will be answered in our long (very long) promised look at the Jason Bourne series starting with The Bourne Identity.Keep the cards and letters coming to Licence to Podcast on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter or email us at ozjbl2p@gmail.com
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