MUSIC OF BOND

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“for the love of MUSIC, for the love of BOND”Welcome to the MUSIC OF BOND: a James Bond podcast. From John Barry to Hans Zimmer and every note in between. Join us for an in-depth and, at times, a provocative conversation about the best in 007 sounds - from Oscar-winning favorites to guilty pleasures.

JW CW LM


    • May 6, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 42m AVG DURATION
    • 26 EPISODES


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    The Riffs of Bond Pt. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 93:05


    While the cat's away, the guitarists will play. With JW on special assignment in Japan, Chris and Logan nerd-out about some of their favorite guitar parts in the James Bond film scores. Chris also discusses his new guitar restoration project, and Q Branch provides in-episode guitar terminology explanations. Turn it up to 11.

    Loved Up Bond Vol. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 103:28


    "All you need is love." And have we gotta whole lotta love for Bond! Join JW and Chris as they discuss everything highly personal and essential in life and how not to let ANYONE ruin your Bond mojo. Plus, you won't want to miss Chris's curated love questionnaire, which will surely bring joy to women in our lives. "All together now!" 

    Goldfinger "Deep Dive - Full Album Review"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 138:09


    "He loves only GOLD!" In this episode, we're bringing the Midas touch with none other than GOLDFINGER! We discuss all the nuances of John Barry's epic score, which raised the bar and set a new standard. Don't worry—we also take a deep dive into Shirley Bassey's bra (or lack thereof). Additionally, show note: JW reveals a secret that has been kept for over ten years. This is one episode you won't want to miss!

    Christopher Lennertz 'The Quantum of Solace Video Game Soundtrack Interview'

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2025 87:43


    In our interview with Christopher Lennertz, the award-winning composer shares insights about his work on the soundtracks for the video games "Quantum of Solace" and "From Russia With Love." He delves into his creative process, recounts his experiences at Abbey Road and Air Studios, and shares a memorable moment of enjoying Mexican food and Margaritas with the legendary Vic Flick!

    MOB Listener Takeover - Josh Trett

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025 89:23


    Once again, it is time to hand over the keys to the show to MOB listener John Trett! Without giving too much away, if you love David Arnold, you will be absolutely over the moon about this episode. Josh shares not only his love of Bond scores but also goes deep into his rising career in filmmaking. Our first listener takeover of the year is not to be missed!

    The Sounds of Bond in the Snow

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2025 108:04


    New year, new show. MOB is back! This time around, we are snowbound. MOB welcomes Harris Thomas, aka Dapper Drax, to the show to discuss his recently acquired passion for skiing and what he considers the six essential Bond tracks to ski by! Pull out your BOGNER, pour yourself a Brandy Alexander, and warm yourself with the smooth sounds of MOB.

    'OHMSS Expanded Tracks Review' - Happy Holidays w/Tom Sears

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2024 142:02


    Ho Ho Ho! Christmas comes early in this "just too powerful" holiday episode. MOB reoccurring co-host Tom Sears joins us to break down the OHMSS bonus tracks exclusively. Spoiler alert: we will tell you exactly how Christmas trees are grown, which puts us on Santa's naughty list. Grab your eggnog, flick on the Christmas tree, sit back, and relax to 2024's final MOB episode!

    Picking Our Six Favorite 'Bond Theme Cover Versions'

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2024 114:40


    We dive deep into the world of Bond theme cover versions! The guys each present two of their favorite Bond cover versions and catch up on Chris' epic trip to California with JW...spoiler alert: the OHMSS Playboy magazine was purchased. 

    Logan's 'Top Five Tunes from No Time To Die'

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2024 70:01


    MOB is back. And this time, Logan is taking the lead, picking his top five favorite tunes from No Time To Die. Get ready to be blown away, or rather blown up, by the reasoning behind his choices. Logan's top five is a companion episode to Chris and JW's picks on the final JBR, The Music of Bond. 

    “Spooky Bond - Happy Halloween” w/Matthew Chernov

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2024 149:16


    Podcasting legend and entertainment writer of Variety and Netflix extraordinaire Matthew Chernov joins the show to share his favorite "Spooky Bond" tracks just in time for Halloween. From Bond to Blacula...this episode has all the tricks and all the treats. 

    MOB Listener Takeover - Brian Dobson

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2024 88:26


    Music of Bond is joined by Bond fan extraordinaire and JBR legend Brian Dobson to share his top-5, all-time Bond tracks. Buckle up; this is an episode chock full of classic cues! Of note, Brian has returned from Thailand. Look out for photos from his trip on MOB's IG.

    Live and Let Die "Side B - Album Review Part 3"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2024 56:17


    The grand finale of our three-part Live and Let Die celebration covers side B of the original Japanese LP. We can't tell a lie; we poured a few libations for this one. We suggest you do the same. Enjoy!

    Live and Let Die "Side A - Album Review Part 2"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2024 40:31


    Our Live and Let Die Deep Dive Album celebration continues with Side A—or, as Logan and JW like to call it, Christravaganzafest Part 2. We will discuss all the tracks from Chris Wood's gorgeous Japanese Vinyl. Good times!

    Live and Let Die "Deep Dive - Full Album Review Part 1" Chris Wood's Beatlemania Unleashed

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2024 151:43


    Slip on your flares and get comfortable as we dive deep into crocodile-infested waters for our mammoth ‘Live and Let Die' three-episode marathon. In the first part, we discuss the main title song, and Chris takes JW and Logan from its conception through to recording and release. We leave no stone unturned as we travel from AIR Studios, London, to Jamaica to learn the story of this iconic masterpiece.

    Our Six Favorite “John Barry Non-Bond Tunes”

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2024 106:07


    John Barry fanatics rejoice! In this episode, we discuss our favorite NON-BOND BARRY tracks from his work in 1960 all the way up to 1994—6 tunes spanning 34 years! Join us in celebrating the highly identifiable musical DNA of an absolute legend...John freaking Barry!!!

    "Loungy Bond" JW's Swagger Mega Mix

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2024 97:32


    Let's dive deep into JW's psyche as we discuss what makes Loungey Bond. We pick the best loungey tunes from Thunderball, You Only Live Twice, On Her Majesty's Secret Service, and Diamonds are Forever—a combo of four consecutive incredible John Barry scores! And remember, "no confidence, and all swagger." 

    Tomorrow Never Dies "Deep Dive - Full Album Review Part 2" w/Tom Sears of JBR

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2024 136:06


    Part 2 of our Tomorrow Never Dies deep dive with the return of James Bond Radio's Tom Sears! We get into the score proper and discuss that steamy Bond and Paris scene, favorite tracks from the album, and the legacy of JBR.

    The Return of TOM SEARS of JBR "Tomorrow Never Dies - Deep Dive Full Album Review" Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2024 96:19


    Taking a page out of Sean Connery's book, James Bond Radio's Tom Sears is never saying never again and getting back in front of the microphone to talk Tomorrow Never Dies. In episode 9.1, the first of two parts, we catch up with what's been going on with Tommy, debate Sheryl Crow versus KD Lang, and discuss what makes David Arnold's Bond debut such a timeless fan favorite. Surrender yourselves to the sweet sounds of MOB!

    MOB Listener Takeover - Nelly Beck “JW's Girlfriend”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2024 69:46


    Our first listener takeover! JW's far better half joins the fellas to talk about her five favorite Bond tracks and unveils what unique trait JW shares with Scaramanga. Also, Chris discusses his newly released song, which is taking the internet by storm!

    Tunes That "Could/Should Have Been" James Bond Theme Songs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2024 102:57


    Have you ever heard a tune and thought, "This would make a great Bond theme!" In episode 7, JW, Chris, and Logan each submit their three choices for songs that would be right at home in the James Bond film universe. Join the fellas on a musical foray into what could/should have been!

    Thunderball "Expanded CD Tracks Review"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2024 117:09


    Music of Bond is headed to the Bahamas! Join the fellas as we dive deep into the Thunderball CD expanded bonus tracks, talk Record Store Day, The Gentlemen, and Palm Springs mid-century modern flatware. Conch Chowder not included. 

    Teacha Dee "The Rastafari Way Interview"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2024 69:27


    We go back to Jamaica as musician Teacha Dee, the mastermind behind the epic Rastafari Way, swings by to chat with JW and Chris about his fantastic contribution to the world of No Time To Die and how it came to fruition. MOB's first guest and boy oh boy is it a banger of an episode! One Love.

    The Sounds of 007 "Documentary Review"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2024 148:42


    JW, Chris, and Logan discuss the documentary 'The Sound of 007' directed by Mat Whitecross. This expertly crafted documentary is a love letter to the iconic music of a 60-year film franchise. And, in our dreams, the companion film to the very existence of this podcast. Episode 4 of Music of Bond examines the lore behind all the 007 sounds! Of note, this show was recorded the morning after St. Paddy's Day. Additionally, keep a sharp ear out for my tribute to Ennio Morricone. 

    No Time To Die "Source Music - The Songs"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2024 115:53


    Get ready for trips to Norway, Italy, Jamaica, and Cuba as we take you on a source music journey through No Time Die. Episode 3 features an in-depth discussion about the sounds and music in the lives of the characters of Daniel Craig's final Bond outing. 

    The Living Daylights “Deep Dive - Full Album Review"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2024 129:21


    The Living Daylights original soundtrack "Deep Dive." JW, Chris, and Logan go in-depth on John Barry's farewell to the Bond franchise! Strap yourself in for a marathon episode with a track-by-track analysis that will have you reaching for your laserdisc copy of Timothy Dalton's debut.

    (Re)Introduction of the MOB Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2024 48:09


    The long awaited return of Music of Bond! JW and Chris catch up and discuss where they are in their Bond fandom, plans for future episodes, and take on the Bond Bullet Questionnaire. 

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