Meet The Spy-Fi Guys, Christian and Zach. Spy-Fi is short for spy fiction, but we will be covering spy fact, spy fiction, and everything in between. Join us every episode as we analyze our favorite moments and then take you behind the scenes for the stories behind the celluloid.
An ordinary day for New York Cab driver Jimmy Tong (Jackie Chan) takes a turn for the wild when he meets a superspy and begins to wear his superpowered tuxedo. Jennifer Love Hewitt also stars as Del Blaine, a tough talking no nonsense scientist spy in this mostly forgotten comedy from 2002. You can find the Spy-Fi Guys at the following social media links: https://www.facebook.com/thespyfiguys/ https://twitter.com/thespyfiguys https://www.instagram.com/thespyfiguys/ You can also find Spy-Fi Guys merch at our Redbubble Store: https://www.redbubble.com/people/TheSpy-FiGuys/
The world's most notorious Nazi, Adolf Eichmann, is in the crosshairs during 2018's "Operation Finale," starring Oscar Isaac and Ben Kingsley. Mossad agents cross the Atlantic Ocean to seek out Eichmann, living under an assumed name in Argentina, and bring him home to stand trial for his crimes. But will the team avoid detection long enough to successfully extract him? You can find the Spy-Fi Guys at the following social media links: https://www.facebook.com/thespyfiguys/ https://twitter.com/thespyfiguys https://www.instagram.com/thespyfiguys/ You can also find Spy-Fi Guys merch at our Redbubble Store: https://www.redbubble.com/people/TheSpy-FiGuys/
James Bond is back, and so are the Spy-Fi Guys, with Pierce Brosnan's second flick as the international man of mystery, "Tomorrow Never Dies." A media mogul engineers a war for clicks, or rather, to sell newspapers, and Michelle Yeoh is in there too. Is this movie more relevant than ever before or does it belong in the dustbin of the "bad Brosnans?" Tune in to find out. You can find the Spy-Fi Guys at the following social media links: https://www.facebook.com/thespyfiguys/ https://twitter.com/thespyfiguys https://www.instagram.com/thespyfiguys/
For this week's microdot episode, take your mind back to "The King's Man" from earlier this year. Zach shares the story of Fritz Joubert Duquesne, a French spy with a colorful career against the British. You can find the Spy-Fi Guys at the following social media links: https://www.facebook.com/thespyfiguys/ https://twitter.com/thespyfiguys https://www.instagram.com/thespyfiguys/
The Spy-Fi Guys return from their hiatus with the courtly intrigue tale of Elizabeth I, played by Cate Blanchett in "Elizabeth." The Virgin Queen and her spymaster Sir Francis Walsingham must manage marraige proposals and assassination plots while dealing with problems posed by her court, the Catholic Church, and a meddling priest played by none other than Daniel Craig. You can find the Spy-Fi Guys at the following social media links: https://www.facebook.com/thespyfiguys/ https://twitter.com/thespyfiguys https://www.instagram.com/thespyfiguys/
This week we have a bonus postlude to the Rerun Summer, a post-credits scene, if you will, with 2015's "Agent Carter." Hayley Atwell reprises her role as SSR Agent Peggy Carter, as well as Dominic Cooper returning as Howard Stark in a recurring role. Peggy has to face both spies and sexism in this late 40's set spy show. You can find the Spy-Fi Guys at the following social media links: https://www.facebook.com/thespyfiguys/ https://twitter.com/thespyfiguys https://www.instagram.com/thespyfiguys/
The Spy-Fi Guys bring their friends together to celebrate Global James Bond Day with a drafting game! Past guest stars Alanna, Carolyn, and Lance join the boys for a competition to assemble the perfect James Bond movie using characters from previous Spy-Fi Guys episodes. Once you've listened, vote for your favorite on our social media pages below or at http://bit.ly/bonddaydraft before October 12th. You can find the Spy-Fi Guys at the following social media links: https://www.facebook.com/thespyfiguys/
Marvel's "Agents of SHIELD" ran for seven seasons, though Zach only watched three. The Spy-Fi Guys cover the pilot and "Turn Turn Turn," in which the famous Hydra reveal from Captain America occurs. Does it hold up? You can find the Spy-Fi Guys at the following social media links: https://www.facebook.com/thespyfiguys/ https://twitter.com/thespyfiguys https://www.instagram.com/thespyfiguys/
After last week's Jack Ryan, the Spy-Fi Guys discuss the sad story of Micheal "Mike" Spann, the first CIA casualty in Afghanistan. Love at the CIA is also discussed. You can find the Spy-Fi Guys at the following social media links: https://www.facebook.com/thespyfiguys/ https://twitter.com/thespyfiguys https://www.instagram.com/thespyfiguys/
Amazon's "Jack Ryan" starring John Krasinski takes the famous Tom Clancy hero back to his roots, rewinding the clock to before he met Cathy and before he ever heard of the Red October. Guest starring Lance. You can find the Spy-Fi Guys at the following social media links: https://www.facebook.com/thespyfiguys/ https://twitter.com/thespyfiguys https://www.instagram.com/thespyfiguys/
Jennifer Garner's star making role of Sydney Bristow in JJ Abram's celebrated spy show "Alias" begins with the confusingly named pilot "Truth Be Told." Fiancees die, fatherly relations are restored, and secrets are revealed in this 2001 classic. Guest starring Jay from the Tuesday Night Gaming podcast. You can find the Spy-Fi Guys at the following social media links: https://www.facebook.com/thespyfiguys/ https://twitter.com/thespyfiguys https://www.instagram.com/thespyfiguys/
The 2007 series "Chuck" ran for five seasons, and stars Zachary Levi, Yvonne Strahovski, and Adam Baldwin. Computer geek Chuck is pulled unwillingly into a spy game and must struggle to survive in a world of shifting alliances and regular Mexican standoffs. This episode covers the pilot and "Chuck versus the Nemesis." Part of the Rerun Summer series. You can find the Spy-Fi Guys at the following social media links: https://www.facebook.com/thespyfiguys/ https://twitter.com/thespyfiguys https://www.instagram.com/thespyfiguys/
Bruce Campbell stars in the mostly forgotten 2000 action/comedy/spy series "Jack of All Trades," set in a tiny East Indies island during 1801. Jack Stiles and his alter ego The Daring Dragoon foil French nobility and make inappropriate comments to their coworker in this throwback to a bygone era of television. Part of the Rerun Summer series. You can find the Spy-Fi Guys at the following social media links: https://www.facebook.com/thespyfiguys/ https://twitter.com/thespyfiguys https://www.instagram.com/thespyfiguys/
The Rerun Summer continues with the pilot of 2007's beloved long-running spy action series "Burn Notice," starring Jeffrey Donovan. Michael Weston used to be a spy until his agency "burns" him, exiling him to Miami without money or resources. Many plots ensue and many characters are welcomed. You can find the Spy-Fi Guys at the following social media links: https://www.facebook.com/thespyfiguys/
After two episodes about fictional moles, the Spy-Fi Guys dip into a couple of real life mole stories. Leandro Aragoncillo was a former Marine and FBI analyst who spied for the Philippines, and Jonathan Pollard was a former Navy intelligence civilian who spied for Israel. Both were eventually caught and sentenced to decades in prison. You can find the Spy-Fi Guys at the following social media links: https://www.facebook.com/thespyfiguys/ https://twitter.com/thespyfiguys https://www.instagram.com/thespyfiguys/
The Rerun Summer continues with "The Americans," the FX series starring Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys. Two American suburbanites are not what they appear to be: they are in fact Soviet spies who will face three major conflicts in this pilot episode, and for six seasons to follow. You can find the Spy-Fi Guys at the following social media links: https://www.facebook.com/thespyfiguys/
The Rerun Summer event continues with probably one of the most popular and long-running spy comedy shows of all time, the animated "Archer" starring H. Jon Benjamin and a cast of talented actors. In this episode the Spy-Fi Guys discuss "Mole Hunt" and "Skytanic." You can find the Spy-Fi Guys at the following social media links: https://www.facebook.com/thespyfiguys/
The Spy-Fi Guys kick off their Rerun Summer event with "James Bond Jr," the 1991 cartoon starring the suave superspy's "nephew" and his entourage of wacky friends. This episode includes "The Beginning" and "The Eiffel Missile." You can find the Spy-Fi Guys at the following social media links: https://www.facebook.com/thespyfiguys/
The final installament of the D-Day anniversay series, Colin Firth stars in the 2021 not-quite-Netflix original movie "Operation Mincemeat." The film depicts the twists and turns involved in tricking the Nazis into believing an Allied invasion of Sicily was actually Greece. Plus, a love triangle! You can find the Spy-Fi Guys at the following social media links: https://www.facebook.com/thespyfiguys/
This week, we have a plethora of Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One related content! We have an interview with the leading Tom Cruise impressionist in the world, Evan Ferrante, news from Hayley Atwell's appearance at Awesome Con, and finally a breakdown and analysis of the new Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One with returning guest star Jay! You can find the Spy-Fi Guys at the following social media links: https://www.facebook.com/thespyfiguys/
The 78th anniversay of D-Day commemoration continues with 1962's "The Longest Day," starring beloved actors Jeffrey Hunter, John Wayne, and Sean Connery, among many others. This movie chronicles the D-Day invasion itself; it was produced by one of the producers of "Tora! Tora! Tora!" and touches on many of the same themes. Guest starring ZJ. You can find the Spy-Fi Guys at the following social media links: https://www.facebook.com/thespyf
After last week's "A Call to Spy" the Spy-Fi Guys discuss stories from Sarah Rose's book "D-Day Girls, The Spies Who Armed the Resistance, Sabotaged the Nazis, and Helped Win World War II." Subjects of the podcast include Andree Borrell, Odette Samson, and Yvonne Rudellat. You can find the Spy-Fi Guys at the following social media links: https://www.facebook.com/thespyfiguys/
Castle's Stana Kanic stars in "A Call To Spy," a fictionalized depiction of three women spies in the lead up to D-Day. Women just like the stars of this movie risked and sometimes lost their lives in the preparation for the invasion as they organized resistance cells and gathered intelligence for the Allied forces. This is part one of a multiple episode D-Day commemoration to mark the 78th anniversary. You can find the Spy-Fi Guys at the following social media links:
The Spy-Fi Guys return to Christian and guest star Jay's childhood (or maybe more like teenagerhood?) with "Mission: Impossible III" or "M:I:III," the third installment in the widely respected and Tom Cruise-led Mission Impossible franchise. Philip Seymour Hoffman kidnaps Ethan Hunt's wife and forces him to go rogue for only the second time in the series. You can find the Spy-Fi Guys at the following social media links: https://www.
Liam Neeson uses his particular set of skills to launch his second career as an action hero in the 2008 classic "Taken," also starring Maggie Grace and Famke Jennsen. The Spy-Fi Guys are joined by Taken superfan Matt from Tuesday Night Gaming, who gives it the highest rating yet. You can find the Spy-Fi Guys at the following social media links: https://www.facebook.com/thespyfiguys/
Stanislav Petrov is an ordinary Russian citizen with an extraordinary past: he prevented World War III back in the 1980s. This documentary follows Stansliv's trip to the United States in 2005 where he got to meet Kevin Costner among other celebrities. Also there are feelings. You can find the Spy-Fi Guys at the following social media links: https://www.facebook.com/thespyfiguys/
After last week's "Sum of All Fears," which begins with a lost nuclear weapon, the Spy-Fi Guys bring you stories of other accidents from American history involving atomic, nuclear, and thermonuclear weapons. Sleep tight! You can find the Spy-Fi Guys at the following social media links: https://www.facebook.com/thespyfiguys/
The Clancyverse is back with a new sexy Jack Ryan as played by Ben Affleck in "The Sum of All Fears," based apparently very badly on the book by Tom Clancy. The Spy-Fi Guys are joined by guest star Lance and are ready for some football. You can find the Spy-Fi Guys at the following social media links: https://www.facebook.com/thespyfiguys/
The International Spy Museum's curator, historian, and host of their podcast SpyCast, Andrew Hammond joins the Spy-Fi Guys for the Academy Award-winning "The Imitation Game" starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Keira Knightly. Brilliant mathematician Alan Turing seeks to crack the uncrackable Nazi Enigma machine while battling manufactured drama among his coworkers and personal turmoil. Justice for Denniston! You can find the Spy-Fi Guys at the following social media links: https://www.facebook.com/thespyfiguys/
Buffy the Vampire Slayer's Michelle Trachtenberg stars as Harriet, a sixth grader with a passion for writing and a knack for spying. But when her journal containing observations about her classmates falls into the wrong hands, things take a turn for the worst. 1996's "Harriet the Spy" is the first movie made by Nickelodeon. You can find the Spy-Fi Guys at the following social media links: https://www.facebook.com/thespyfiguys/ https://twitter.com/thespyfiguys https://www.instagram.com/thespyfiguys/
The month of Harriets continues with more information about Harriet Tubman's career that wasn't covered in the movie. During the American Civil War Harriet served as a spy, scout, and nurse, including a spymaster who directed others. The Combahee Ferry Raid is discussed in more detail as well. You can find the Spy-Fi Guys at the following social media links: https://www.facebook.com/thespyfiguys/
The Spy-Fi Guys leave the 20th and 21st centuries for the first time with the 2019 historical drama/biopic "Harriet." Harriet Tubman (also known as "Minty") single handedly brings former slaves to freedom through the Underground Railroad while working undercover, dodging mercenaries and packing heat the entire time. You can find the Spy-Fi Guys at the following social media links: https://www.facebook.com/thespyfiguys/
The 355 is named for the first female American spy, Agent 355, real name unknown. Featuring a diverse female cast, (including Jessica Chastain, Penélope Cruz, Fan Bingbing, Diane Kruger, and Lupita Nyong'o), the film has agents from the CIA, MI6, BND, Columbian, and Chinese intelligence agencies joining forces to find a device which can provide a backdoor into anything electrionic. Recurring guest stars Sarah and Carolyn take the lead this time, with Christian assisting. You can find The Spy-Fi Guys at the following social media links:
The Spy-Fi Guys continue their convoluted coverage of the James Bond series of films with "The Living Daylights," Timothy Dalton's first outing as the suave superspy. This one is also notable for portraying the Afghanistan mujahideen as heroes who help Bond and this week's Bond girl defeat an arms merchant. Needless to say, it's quite a product of its time. You can find the Spy-Fi Guys at the following social media links: https://www.facebook.com/thespyfiguys/
Tom Hanks stars as Charlie Wilson, a flamboyant Congressman who takes up the cause of the Afghani rebels fighting against the Soviet occupiers of their country. The Spy-Fi Guys note interesting parallels to today's foreign policy situation in this Aaron Sorkin written gem from 2007. You can find the Spy-Fi Guys at the following social media links: https://www.facebook.com/thespyfiguys/
2021's "The King's Man" is a prequel to "Kingsman: The Secret Service" and "Kingsman: The Golden Circle." Unlike those movies it is set during the First World War and plays with historical figures such as Mata Hari, Gavrilo Pricep, and Rasputin. Did the Spy-Fi Guys like it? Listen to find out. You can find the Spy-Fi Guys at the following social media links: https://www.facebook.com/thespyfiguys/
The Spy-Fi Guys return to Christian and guest star Jay's childhood with "Mission: Impossible 2" or "M:I-2," the second installment in the widely respected and Tom Cruise-led Mission Impossible franchise. Big Pharma nearly wipes out Sydney Australia and the only way to stop them is with lots of kicking. You can find the Spy-Fi Guys at the following social media links: https://www.facebook.com/thespyfiguys/
Following up last week's "The Spy Gone North," the Spy-Fi Guys discuss the extraordinary story of director Shin Sang-ok and actress Choi Eun-hee, two South Koreans kidnapped by Kim Jong-Il to make movies for him. You can find the Spy-Fi Guys at the following social media links: https://www.facebook.com/thespyfiguys/
Christian and Zach take on their third non-English language feature with "The Spy Gone North," a Korean award winner that is based on a true story. A South Korean intelligence officer poses as a businessman to infiltrate the North and meet Kim Jong-Il. You can find the Spy-Fi Guys at the following social media links: https://www.facebook.com/thespyfiguys/
The Spy-Fi Guys continue their commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor with Michael Bay's "Pearl Harbor." Roger Ebert described it as a movie about a Japanese attack on an American love triangle. Is it as bad as everyone says or has it aged gracefully? Guest starring Sarah. You can find the Spy-Fi Guys at the following social media links: https://www.facebook.com/thespyfiguys/
The Spy-Fi Guys commemorate the 80th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor with a two part series, starting with 1970's "Tora! Tora! Tora!" Filmed by separate Japanese and American crews, this movie has no CGI and sacrifices good pacing for historical accuracy. Stay tuned for Michael Bay's "Pearl Harbor" next time. Guest starring ZJ from Tuesday Night Gaming. You can find the Spy-Fi Guys at the following social media links: http
The Spy-Fi Guys get EXTREME this week with "xXx" starring Vin Diesel and directed by Rob Cohen, the same director as the Fast and the Furious. Diesel stars as an extreme sports athlete/influencer/troublemaker/criminal who is recruited by the NSA to become a real secret agent. Guest starring Jonathan and Mullen from "The Cast and the Furious." You can find the Spy-Fi Guys at the following social media links: https://www.facebook.com/thespy
Benedict Cumberbatch stars as Greville Wynne, a British businessman who is caught up in the struggle to expose Soviet missile sites in Cuba and thereby helps to set up the Cuban Missile Crisis. Don't be deterred by the generic looking advertising, this movie is pretty good! You can find the Spy-Fi Guys at the following social media links: https://www.facebook.com/thespyfiguys/
The Spy-Fi Guys return to Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan series starring Harrison Ford. They are joined by recurring guest star Lance who provides differences between the movie and the book and steals all of Zach's favorite quotes. You can find the Spy-Fi Guys at the following social media links: https://www.facebook.com/thespyfiguys/
The Spy-Fi Guys take on Daniel Craig's final outing as James Bond in "No Time To Die," also starring Lea Seydoux and Rami Malek. Delayed many times before making it to theaters, was it worth the wait? Listen to find out. Guest starring Lance. You can find the Spy-Fi Guys at the following social media links: https://www.facebook.com/thespyfiguys/
The Swingin Sixties Spy Summer is over and the Spy-Fi Guys get back to reality with "Fair Game," starring Naomi Watts and Sean Penn. CIA operative Valerie Plame is burned and must decide whether to speak out in this post-9/11 thriller. Christian shares an awkward story of meeting the real life Valerie Plame and Zach shares spy fact vs fiction. You can find the Spy-Fi Guys at the following social media links: https://www.facebook.com/thesp
The Spy-Fi Guys bring their friends together to celebrate Global James Bond Day with a drafting game! Past guest stars Sarah, Carolyn, and Lance join the boys for a competition to assemble the perfect James Bond movie using fictional characters across time and space. Once you've listened, vote for your favorite on our social media pages below or at http://bit.ly/007Draft before October 12th. You can find the Spy-Fi Guys at the following social media links: https://www.facebook.com/thespyfiguys/
The Swingin Sixties Spy Summer concludes with "Help!" starring the Fab Four aka the Beatles. Ringo Starr and his friends avoid a surprisingly racist depiction of a Thugee cult while playing classic '60s Beatles hits. Guest star Ger provides some extra information about the Beatles and their history. You can find the Spy-Fi Guys at the following social media links: https://www.facebook.com/thespyfiguys/
"Operation Kid Brother" aka "OK Connery" is a movie the Spy-Fi Guys can't believe exists. It stars Neil Connery as himself, who is also the younger brother of James Bond. Also starring the same actors who played Moneypenny, M, Largo, and more. The penultimate episode to the Swinging Sixties Spy Summer. Guest star Brian from the Knightcave podcast returns. You can find the Spy-Fi Guys at the following social media links: https://www.facebo
The Spy-Fi Guys have a lot to say about 2008's "Get Smart," starring Steve Carell and Anne Hathaway as the Swingin '60s Spy Summer continues. Zach makes tea and Christian tells a story about falling through a ceiling. You can find the Spy-Fi Guys at the following social media links: https://www.facebook.com/thespyfiguys/
Did you know Mel Brooks created "Get Smart" the spy spoof series featuring shoe phones, trapdoors in telephone booths, and crying robots? The Spy-Fi Guys cover the episodes "Back to the Old Drawing Board" and "A Spy for A Spy" on this week's return to the Swingin' Sixties Spy Summer. You can find the Spy-Fi Guys at the following social media links: https://www.facebook.com/thespyfiguys/