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Rogue AgentsEpisode 025: ”The Living Daylights” Short Story by Ian FlemingThis episode is a retro-rewind from the On Her Majesty's Secret Podcast Network! Here's the original posted information from when this episode originally aired on November 21, 2022.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The Rogue Agents return! Starring Jarrod Alberich, The Yard Sale Artist - Jason Alberich - Delvin Williams - Pat Sampson - & Alan J. Porter.This episode: Jason takes the lead on the discussion of "The Living Daylights" short story by Ian Fleming!Wanna be part of the show? EMail us your questions or comments - feel free to email us an audio file - to: OHMSPOD@outlook.comOr leave a voicemail: 707-532-5269If you like our style AND you like comic books, check out the fellas on their other show: The Longbox Crusade at www.LongboxCrusade.comBe a part of the White Rocket Entertainment family by becoming a patron of the shows-we thank you by name on every episode: https://www.patreon.com/vanallenplexicoFind links to everything we do at www.plexico.net-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Be sure to check out all the other Longbox Crusade shows at: www.LongboxCrusade.comLet us know what you think!Leave a comment by sending an email to: contact@longboxcrusade.comThis podcast is a member of the Longbox Crusade Network:LINKTREE: https://linktr.ee/longboxcrusadeFollow on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/LongboxCrusadeFollow on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/longboxcrusadeLike the FACEBOOK page: https://www.facebook.com/LongboxCrusadeSubscribe to the YouTube Channel: https://goo.gl/4LkhovSubscribe on Apple Podcasts at:https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-longboxcrusade/id1118783510?mt=2Thank you for listening and we hope you have enjoyed this episode of Rogue Agents!#jamesbond #007 #bond #IanFleming #TheLivingDaylights

This week we continue with our 1977 archival interview with the late, great James Bond screenwriter, Richard Maibaum. Having revealed his origins as a playwright and studio scriptwriter, as well as the birth of the Bond films in last week's episode, this time we get into a lengthy discussion of the making of the Bond movies, focusing on "From Russia with Love," "Goldfinger," "Thunderball," "On Her Majesty's Secret Service" and "The Spy Who Loved Me."  

Summoned by a young woman, Falk returns to a mysterious estate in Shropshire that simultaneously exists in Parabellum Heights. Will Falk foil the royal kidnapping plot? How does the outcome of this adventure hinge on the undergarments of rodents? Listen to find out!On Her Majesty's Secret Scamper, episode 133 of This Gun in My Hand, was governed by Rob Northrup. This episode and all others are available on Youtube with automatically-generated closed captions of dialog. Visit http://ThisGuninMyHand.blogspot.com for credits, show notes, archives, and to buy my books, such as Sisyphus, Eat Your Heart Out, available in paperback and ebook from Amazon. What do I dip in the water to propel a longship? This Gun in My Hand!Show Notes:1. Melinda challenged me: “The ultimate would be [an episode about] Hamster Panties brought to you by Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling.”2. Yes, Penelope is named after the character from the animated series Hamtaro, released in the US in 2002. 3. Why does “Card Sense” Jimmy Barnes sound like a bad Ronald Coleman impression in episode 95, but like a bad Christopher Connelly impression in this episode? Because just like that other action hero known for his skill with cards, the character is sometimes British and other times American.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQJOAiukFkI4. Falk's earlier dalliance at Vulverwood Hall and the first appearance of Miss Carlotta Shaywood were in episode 108, “Zildjian's Away to Shropshire.” If you can't get enough hamster adventures, listen to episode 78, “Speed Detective.” Or “The Hamster Caper of Curtis Cleever,” a 1979 episode of Sears Radio Theater narrated by Cicely Tyson.https://archive.org/download/sears-radio-theatre_202008/790628%20104%20The%20Hamster%20Caper%20of%20Curtis%20Cleever.mp3According to Wikipedia, the anthology series had a different theme for each night of the week, and a different host. Tyson hosted “Love and Hate Nights” on Thursdays.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sears_Radio_Theater5. Shropshire borders Wales so I spent an extra few minutes finding bird call ambience recorded in Wales for the bit while they're in Shropshire, and North Devon bird calls for the bit talking about Hemsford pansies. Credits:The opening music clip was from The Sun Sets at Dawn (1950), and the closing music was from Killer Bait (1949), both films in the public domain. 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McGarity (Command Sergeant Major) c. 2010.License: Public Domainhttps://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:U.S._Army_Band_-_Here_We_Come_A-wassailing.oggSound Effect Title: North Devon Birds - Summer 2015 by nluxLicense: Creative Commons Attribution 4.0https://freesound.org/s/625889/ Sound Effect Title: Footsteps on gravel by Joozz License: Creative Commons Attribution 4.0https://freesound.org/people/Joozz/sounds/531952/Sound Effect Title: Gun Fire by GoodSoundForYouLicense: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0http://soundbible.com/1998-Gun-Fire.htmlThe image accompanying this episode uses modified details from Pep Comics (Number 66 , March 1948, pencils and inks by Bill Woggon), and Marmaduke Mouse (Number 11, Winter 1948, artist unknown), both comics in the public domain. 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In this episode of The Other Half podcast, the boys watched two different halves of On Her Majesty's Secret Service, the only movie George Lazenby stars as Bond.Watch Til You Can't continues with a brand new bond. He's softer now, and he's in love! Also, this is a prequel to You Only Live Twice, so it's a bit confusing that James Bond's face changes between two different movies. Ah, it doesn't matter, that's the power of movies! The power of movies also includes actors "moving" in front of a green screen for almost all of the action shots!Don't forget to join our Discord for movie nights and additional podcast discussions!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-other-half/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Rogue AgentsEpisode 024: ”Kill Chain” #1 from Dynamite ComicsThis episode is a retro-rewind from the On Her Majesty's Secret Podcast Network! Here's the original posted information from when this episode originally aired on September 30, 2022.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The Rogue Agents return! Starring Jarrod Alberich, The Yard Sale Artist - Jason Alberich - Delvin Williams - Pat Sampson - & Alan J. Porter.This episode: Delvin takes the lead on the discussion of "Kill Chain" #1 from Dynamite Comics!Wanna be part of the show? EMail us your questions or comments - feel free to email us an audio file - to: OHMSPOD@outlook.comOr leave a voicemail: 707-532-5269If you like our style AND you like comic books, check out the fellas on their other show: The Longbox Crusade at www.LongboxCrusade.comBe a part of the White Rocket Entertainment family by becoming a patron of the shows-we thank you by name on every episode: https://www.patreon.com/vanallenplexicoFind links to everything we do at www.plexico.net-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Be sure to check out all the other Longbox Crusade shows at: www.LongboxCrusade.comLet us know what you think!Leave a comment by sending an email to: contact@longboxcrusade.comThis podcast is a member of the Longbox Crusade Network:LINKTREE: https://linktr.ee/longboxcrusadeFollow on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/LongboxCrusadeFollow on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/longboxcrusadeLike the FACEBOOK page: https://www.facebook.com/LongboxCrusadeSubscribe to the YouTube Channel: https://goo.gl/4LkhovSubscribe on Apple Podcasts at:https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-longboxcrusade/id1118783510?mt=2Thank you for listening and we hope you have enjoyed this episode of Rogue Agents!#jamesbond #007 #bond #killchain

*Disclaimer - This episode is enjoyed best with video to follow what we are seeing. Welcome to the For Yours Only Podcast, today we continue Season Two of the podcast. Our special episodes of play-throughs of the James Bond video games in order of most recent, which means we are continuing with 2012's 007 Legends (playstation 3). This week, Derek continues the game as they finish of the Goldfinger section and make a start of On Her Majesty's Secret Service. We hope you enjoy this episode and please be sure to subscribe to the channel and follow the rest of our play-throughs and episodes.

Five films!Born to Win, Con Air, Fierce People, On Her Majesty's Secret Service, and Driving Miss DaisyPodcast Details: Season 2, Episode 99Cinema5000.comBluesky: Cinema 5000YouTube: @cinema5000podcast

Welcome back to the Drinks and a Movie Podcast! In this seventh episode of my James Bond series, I'm diving into Diamonds Are Forever (1971), which marks Sean Connery's return as Bond after a break from the role. This film, while classic in its own right, is also notable for its place in the Bond franchise's continuity—or lack thereof. Diamonds Are Forever, along with On Her Majesty's Secret Service and You Only Live Twice, deviates from the correct order of Ian Fleming's novels. The correct sequence is Thunderball, followed by On Her Majesty's Secret Service, and then You Only Live Twice. This shift is significant because it disrupts the emotional and narrative through-line, especially when it comes to Bond's relationship with Tracy and the aftermath of her death, which was central to On Her Majesty's Secret Service. By skipping over the emotional weight that should have followed, Diamonds Are Forever somewhat lightens the thematic stakes of Bond's character arc, leaning into a more campy, adventurous tone instead of the emotional depth seen in Fleming's books.To pair with this film, I'm sipping on Elmer T. Lee Single Barrel Sour Mash Bourbon, crafted from Buffalo Trace's Mash Bill #2. Elmer T. Lee, a legendary figure in the bourbon world. He was became a master distiller at Buffalo Trace and was instrumental in the creation of Blanton's Bourbon. His single barrel sour mash bourbon is known for its smooth, rich profile, making it the perfect companion for a Bond film that balances high stakes with a lighter, more fun tone. Join me as I discuss how Diamonds Are Forever shifts the tone of the Bond saga, why the change in the novel order matters thematically, and why Elmer T. Lee's bourbon is an ideal drink to accompany this spirited, yet somewhat disjointed, chapter in Bond's story.

Welcome back to the Drinks and a Movie Podcast! In this sixth episode of my James Bond series, I'm diving into On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969), a film that marked a major turning point in the franchise with the recasting of James Bond—enter George Lazenby in his sole outing as 007. This film stands out for its emotional depth and a more vulnerable Bond, as well as the unforgettable romance between Bond and Tracy Di Vicenzo.To pair with this pivotal Bond movie, I'm sipping on Hancock's President's Reserve Bourbon, crafted with Buffalo Trace's Mash Bill #2. This bourbon's rich and complex flavor profile offers a perfect balance of smoothness and depth, complementing the emotional and action-packed ride of On Her Majesty's Secret Service.Join me as I explore Lazenby's unique take on the role, discuss the movie's standout moments, and share why Hancock's President's Reserve is an excellent choice for this unexpected yet powerful entry in the 007 saga. Grab your glass, settle in, and let's enjoy this classic Bond film with a bourbon that's as rich and layered as the movie itself.

Rogue AgentsEpisode 023: BBC Radio Drama ”Moonraker”This episode is a retro-rewind from the On Her Majesty's Secret Podcast Network! Here's the original posted information from when this episode originally aired on August 22, 2022.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The Rogue Agents return! Starring Jarrod Alberich, The Yard Sale Artist - Jason Alberich - Delvin Williams - Pat Sampson - & Alan J. Porter.This episode: Delvin takes over for a sickly Jarrod!The remaining lads talk all about "Moonraker" - the Radio Drama from BBC Radio 4.Wanna be part of the show? EMail us your questions or comments - feel free to email us an audio file - to: OHMSPOD@outlook.comOr leave a voicemail: 707-532-5269If you like our style AND you like comic books, check out the fellas on their other show: The Longbox Crusade at www.LongboxCrusade.comBe a part of the White Rocket Entertainment family by becoming a patron of the shows-we thank you by name on every episode: https://www.patreon.com/vanallenplexicoFind links to everything we do at www.plexico.net-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Be sure to check out all the other Longbox Crusade shows at: www.LongboxCrusade.comLet us know what you think!Leave a comment by sending an email to: contact@longboxcrusade.comThis podcast is a member of the Longbox Crusade Network:LINKTREE: https://linktr.ee/longboxcrusadeFollow on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/LongboxCrusadeFollow on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/longboxcrusadeLike the FACEBOOK page: https://www.facebook.com/LongboxCrusadeSubscribe to the YouTube Channel: https://goo.gl/4LkhovSubscribe on Apple Podcasts at:https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-longboxcrusade/id1118783510?mt=2Thank you for listening and we hope you have enjoyed this episode of Rogue Agents!#jamesbond #007 #bond

It's hard to be the guy replacing the other guy. Jay and Andy "Action Movie Guy" Gorham review On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969). #ohmss #JamesBond Follow Andy https://x.com/AndrewMGorham https://bsky.app/profile/andrewmgorham.bsky.social

We find out more about Selva Val Gardena in the Italian Dolomites, Saint Gervais in the Haute Savoie region of France and the world's steepest cable car in Murren, Switzerland.  Host Iain Martin was joined by freelance journalist Katja Gaskell and Alan Ramsey, sales manager for Schilthorn Cableway - the Murren lift company. Intersport Ski Hire Discount Code Don't forget that if you want to help The Ski Podcast and save yourself some money this winter…all you need to do is to use the code ‘SKIPODCAST' when you book your ski hire at intersportrent.com.  So simply use that code ‘SKIPODCAST' or simply take this link for your discount to be automatically applied.  SHOW NOTES Katja was last on the show in Episode 207 (1:00) Alan was last on the show in Episode 70 discussing the Inferno ski race (1:30) Andy Butterworth (Kaluma Ski) is in St Anton, Austria (6:00) Alex Irwin (150 Days of Winter) reported from Courchevel, France (7:30) Ben Nyberg (Ski Scandinavia) reported from Trysil, Norway (8:30) Moncler hosted a fashion show in Courchevel last week (9:45) Luca Carrick-Smith took gold in the GS at the recent World Jr Champs (10:30)  The Ski Podcast is giving Team Carrick Smith financial support this winter (11:15) Billy Major recorded his first ever World Cup Top 10, with 9th at Hajfell in Norway (11:15) Jasmin Taylor currently leads in the Overall, Sprint, and Classic Telemark standings (11:30) Mia Brookes (Big Air & Slopestyle), Charlotte Bankes (SnowboardX) and Zoe Atkin (Half Pipe) have already won the Crystal Globes in their disciplines (11:45) Kirsty Muir take her first World Cup victory in Ski Slopestyle last week in Tignes (12:00) Betony Garner spoke with Kirsty in Tignes (12:30) Sandra Caune won two medals at the European Youth Olympics (16:45) Listen to Iain's interview with Kirsty recorded in April 2023 (18:00) Find out more about the European Sleeper in Episode 237 (18:30) Iain was in Selva Val Gardena in the Italian Dolomites (20:45) Local guide Gunter Costa showed Iain around the ‘Legendary 8' runs around Val Gardena (21:00) Katja visited Val Gardena with 80-year-old father (22:00) Iain skied the famous ‘Sella Ronda', travelling via Arabba, Val di Fassa and Alta Badia (22:30) Christina Demetz works at the Val Gardena Tourist Office (25:15) Find out about the GSTC accreditation that Val Gardena has been awarded (26:30) The Italian Dolomites are included in the Ikon Pass (28:30) Katja travelled to St Gervais Le Fayet by train (31:00) Find out about the new ‘Le Valléen' lift (32:30) St Gervais is on the Domain Evasion Mont Blanc lift pass (35:15) Iain was at the Kandahar Slalom race in Les Houches in Episode 200 (36:30) There is a thermal spa in St Gervais (39:30) Find out more about the water-powered Thermes lift (39:45) Read Katja's article for Sunday Post Listen to our Inferno Special Episode (40:30) Sir Arnold Lunn invented alpine ski racing in Murren (42:30) Murren has opened the 'world's steepest cable car' (44:00) It goes from Stechelberg 866m to Murren 1,640m in 4 mins (44:30) It's the first part of a CHF130m project (45:00) Mürren (1640m) to Birg (2670m) opened in December 2024 (46:00) The second track will open in a year's time (46:30) Birg to the Schilthorn at 2970m opened in March 2025 (47:00) ‘On Her Majesty's Secret Service' was filmed at the Schilthorn in 1969 (50:00) The view from Murren to the Eiger, Munch and Jungfrau is incredible (51:00) Feedback (52:30) I enjoy all feedback about the show, I'm always interested to hear what you think, so please do contact me on social @theskipodcast or by email theskipodcast@gmail.com  Wells Jones: "Listening to your latest episode, I was fascinated by your ski touring adventure on Mount Etna. Your vivid descriptions transported me right there, amidst the eruptions. It's intriguing how you combined skiing with a unique rail ferry trip in Italy." Ian Simpson: “We are currently touring in our motorhome and inspired by your podcast to visit Val Cenis. Well worth it and managed a day in Bonneval Sur Arc which is very different and amazing especially for those that like off piste. Keep up the great work.” There are now 254 episodes of The Ski Podcast to catch up with and 128 of those were listened to in the last week. If you've enjoyed this episode, why not to go theskipodcast.com, look around the tags and categories – there is so much in there you're bound to find something of interest.  If you like the podcast, there are three things you can do to help:    1) Follow us. Just take a look for that button and press it now  2) Give us a review or just leave a comment on Apple Podcasts or Spotify  3) Book your ski hire with Intersport Rent using the code ‘SKIPODCAST' or take this link You can follow me @skipedia and the podcast @theskipodcast. You can also follow us on WhatsApp for exclusive material released ahead of the podcast. 

In this episode of Pick Sic, Jeff and Brad take a deep dive into one of the most unique and underrated entries in the James Bond franchise—On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969).Starring George Lazenby in his one and only outing as 007, this film broke new ground with its emotional depth, stunning action sequences, and one of the most heartbreaking endings in Bond history.Jeff and Brad discuss the film's legacy, Lazenby's portrayal of Bond, and how it stands apart from the Connery era.They also revisit Brad's exclusive 2021 interview with George Lazenby, where the Bond actor reflects on his time in the role, why he walked away from the franchise, and how On Her Majesty's Secret Service has gained newfound appreciation over the years.Was Lazenby a one-hit wonder, or was his Bond ahead of its time? Does this film deserve a higher ranking among the all-time greats? Tune in as Jeff and Brad break it all down in this must-listen episode for Bond fans!

Send us a textWelcome back to another edition of James Bonding! This week the guys will be reviewing the only film to feature George Lazenby as James Bond, On Her Majesty's Secret Service! How does it hold up? Was Lazenby able to carry the mantle from Connery well? Tune in to find out!Support the showWe have a new website! Go check it out here-https://streamlabs.com/sl_id_4a8c5114-93f2-3478-97dc-163ce3445692 Check us out now on YouTube! Gin and Sofa Podcast - YouTube Dont forget to like and leave a review to let us know how we are doing!Thanks for listening! Please go check us out on all social media platforms!Instagram: @ginandsofapodcastTwitter: @Ginandsofapod

The 2025 Lillard Awards ——— •Best Host: Donald •It's Not You It's Me (film we were too hard on): 8 mile •Best Actor  Brad Dourif (Child's Play, Exorcist III) •This Is So Horny... I Hate It:  The Substance  •Best Looking: All of Us Strangers  •Best Jason (slasher): Chucky •Best Movie That Actually Came Out in 2024: The Substance •Best “White Guys With Glasses Love This Movie” Movie:  The Matrix  •Best Movie Named T2 (repeated title or best in a franchise): On Her Majesty's Secret Service (Bond) •Best Actor in the Worst Movie:  Christian Bale (Equilibrium) •Sloppiest Movie: The Substance •Driest Movie: Ghost Rider •Worst Movie:  Saw 3-D •Biggest Surprise: Exorcist III •Best Character:  Blade •Best Supporting Character: Werner Herzog (Julian Donkey-Boy)  •Best Korean Film by Park Chan-Wook (best foreign film): (Sadly, we didn't watch any… so we picked a British production)  On Her Majesty's Secret Service  •Most Disappointing: Curse of Chucky  •Best Vampire: Blade •I'm Horny… For Love? Moonstruck  •Boring: For Your Eyes Only (Bond) •Best Philip Seymour Hoffman (Nicolas Cage) Nic Cage (Moonstruck)  •Best Lynch: Wild at Heart •Best Vibes: The Holdovers •Most Tears: All of Us Strangers •Best Action: Matrix  •Best Comedy: The Producers •Best Horror: Exorcist III ——— Eating Soup Alone is a bi-weekly podcast hosted by Christopher Crumley and co-hosted by Nick Johnson. Each episode contains roughly an hour of rambling about anywhere from one to four movies (or so). New episodes uploaded every other Monday. Twitter: https://twitter.com/esapod   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eatingsoupalonepod/   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO94CGwlvvUgBMYTvipw5NQ   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@eatingsoupalone   Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/esapod   Website: https://www.eatingsoupalone.com Special thanks to Craig Garwood for our theme music.

This month on Hey, Did You See This One?, we're diving deep into The Big Book of British Bonds, exploring the iconic James Bond franchise! From Sean Connery to Daniel Craig, we'll be revisiting the most legendary 007 adventures. Next up, we talk On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969) with guests: Chris Murphy and Noel K.Join us as we break down the action, the espionage, and the undeniable charm that made Bond a cinematic legend. Plus, we'll be highlighting members of The United Federation of Podcasts all month long!Please remember to like, comment, subscribe and click that notification bell for all our updates! It really helps us out!WE HAVE MERCH - https://www.redbubble.com/people/HDYSTMerch/shop?asc=u & http://tee.pub/lic/GdSYxr8bhtYStarring: George Lazenby, Diana Rigg, Telly Savalas, Bernard Lee, Gabriele Ferzetti & Ilse SteppatDirected By: Peter R. HuntSynopsis: Agent 007 (George Lazenby) and the adventurous Tracy Di Vicenzo (Diana Rigg) join forces to battle the evil SPECTRE organization in the treacherous Swiss Alps. But the group's powerful leader, Ernst Stavro Blofeld (Telly Savalas), is launching his most calamitous scheme yet: a germ warfare plot that could kill millions!Watch LIVE at: https://www.twitch.tv/heydidyouseethisone every Thursday at 8 PM ESTA PROUD MEMBER OF THE UNITED FEDERATION OF PODCASTSCheck us out online at: https://www.ufpodcasts.com/We use White Bat Audio – a user that creates DMCA free music for podcasters and YouTubers. Please follow at: https://www.youtube.com/@WhiteBatAudioAudio version of the show: Spotify - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heydidyouseethisone Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-did-you-see-this-one/id1712934175YouTube Audio Podcast: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLD6BOSx2RcKuP4TogMPKXRMCxqfh5k9IU&si=umIaVrghJdJEu2ARMain Intro and Outro Themes created by Josh Howard - remixes by Jacob HiltzLogo created by Jeff Robinson#OnHerMajestysSecretService #JamesBond #SpyThriller #ClassicCinema #HeyDidYouSeeThisOne

It's 17th February 1964 – You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin' by The Righteous Brothers is at number one in the UK. Sir Alec Douglas-Home is Prime Minister, Beatlemania has erupted in the United States, Southampton has been granted city status (can you tell this script was running short?), and the Channel Tunnel Agreement was signed, with an estimated completion time of five years (though it would actually take 30). Meanwhile, at the cinema, released as a double feature with The Curse of the Mummy's Tomb, is today's topic – The Gorgon.    Anthony Nelson Keys, one of four filmmaking sons of comedian Nelson "Bunch" Keys, is well-known in this parish for a number of topics we've discussed before, including Quatermass and the Pit (Ep 34) and The Reptile (Ep 19). He joined Hammer in 1956 as an associate producer, later becoming a producer and occasional screenwriter. Keys also served as General Manager of Bray Studios in the 1960s and eventually co-founded Charlemagne Productions with Christopher Lee—or should that be production (singular)? As we know, they managed only one film together: Nothing but the Night (covered in Episode 42).     Richard Pasco plays Paul Heitz. Late in his career, he starred as Tom Colley in The Watcher in the Woods, a favorite film from Ross's youth that we must cover one day. Before that, he played Cardinal Richelieu in the 1966 TV adaptation of The Three Musketeers and Dr. Boris Zargo in Rasputin: The Mad Monk.    #BigChrisLee appears as Professor Karl Meister, while his best buddy Peter Cushing plays Dr. Namaroff. Despite popular belief that they always worked together, the pair hadn't shared the screen in four years before this production began.    Barbara Shelley stars as Carla Hoffman. Born Barbara Teresa Kowin in 1932, Shelley appeared in over 100 films and TV series. She's celebrated for her roles in horror classics like Village of the Damned, Dracula: Prince of Darkness, Rasputin: The Mad Monk, and Quatermass and the Pit.    For the role of the monster, former ballerina Prudence Hyman was cast, as the creature was intended to float gracefully, almost like a wraith. (Spoiler alert!) Shelley had hoped to play her character's Gorgon form herself for continuity and even suggested using a special wig with live green garden snakes for realism. Unfortunately, the idea was rejected due to budget and time constraints. After seeing the disappointing Gorgon effects in the final cut, Keys admitted to Shelley that her suggestion might have been the better choice. As #BigChrisLee quipped, “The only thing wrong with The Gorgon is the Gorgon!”    Visually, this film is stunning, so let's give a shoutout to Michael Reed's cinematography and Bernard Robinson's production design. Michael Reed's CV includes Dracula: Prince of Darkness, On Her Majesty's Secret Service, and five episodes of CITVs Press Gang. Meanwhile, Bernard Robinson designed some of Hammer's greatest productions, spanning from the very first to the last of their classic horror films.     Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/general-witchfinders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rogue AgentsEpisode 022: The James Bond Trailers 01 - Dr. No, From Russia With Love, Goldfinger This episode is a retro-rewind from the On Her Majesty's Secret Podcast Network!  Here's the original posted information from when this episode originally aired on July 16, 2022. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Rogue Agents return! Starring Jarrod Alberich, The Yard Sale Artist - Jason Alberich - Delvin Williams - Pat Sampson - & Alan J. Porter. This episode:  The lads take a look back at the trailers for the first three films: Dr. No, From Russia with Love, & Goldfinger! Wanna be part of the show? EMail us your questions or comments - feel free to email us an audio file - to: OHMSPOD@outlook.com Or leave a voicemail: 707-532-5269 If you like our style AND you like comic books, check out the fellas on their other show: The Longbox Crusade at www.LongboxCrusade.com Be a part of the White Rocket Entertainment family by becoming a patron of the shows-we thank you by name on every episode: https://www.patreon.com/vanallenplexico Find links to everything we do at www.plexico.net ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Be sure to check out all the other Longbox Crusade shows at: www.LongboxCrusade.com Let us know what you think! Leave a comment by sending an email to: contact@longboxcrusade.com This podcast is a member of the Longbox Crusade Network: LINKTREE: https://linktr.ee/longboxcrusade Follow on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/LongboxCrusade Follow on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/longboxcrusade Like the FACEBOOK page: https://www.facebook.com/LongboxCrusade Subscribe to the YouTube Channel: https://goo.gl/4Lkhov Subscribe on Apple Podcasts at: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-longboxcrusade/id1118783510?mt=2 Thank you for listening and we hope you have enjoyed this episode of Rogue Agents!

Really, 007! speak to stunt coordinator and rally driver Erich Glavitza, who was hired to produce the stock car sequence in On Her Majesty's Secret Service. He tells us about working on the classic Bond film with George Lazenby, Diana Rigg and Peter Hunt.Host Tom Pickup is joined by fellow Bond enthusiasts John Kell and Chris Goldie. Thanks for listening - we think you'll love it too! Disclaimer: Really, 007! is an unofficial entity and is not affiliated with EON Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. and Danjaq, LLC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Far up! Far out! Far more! James Bond is back and so are the Men of the CIC! Ben & Jason return to the undisclosed location to put a bow on 2024 with plenty of holiday cheer as they review On Her Majesty's Secret Service. Will the 6th outing of 007 be put on the good list or receive a lump of coal? Join us to find out!  Be sure to like, follow, subscribe and interact! We'd love to hear from you!  Email: CICDeadDrop@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/central_intelligence_cinema/ Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/CICSpypod Bluesky Social: https://bsky.app/profile/cicspypod.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CICPodcast Merch store: https://cic-merch-store.creator-spring.com/

On this episode... 1969 - On Her Majesty's Secret Service vs. Crossplot! Alan & Jarrod see which of these two films will come out on top, after going through 6 rounds of criteria! Wanna be part of the show? EMail us your questions or comments - feel free to email us an audio file - to: OHMSPOD@outlook.com Or leave a voice mail: 707-532-5269 If you like our style AND you like action films, check out Jarrod & Jason's show ACTION FILM FACE-OFF on their other channel: The Longbox Crusade at www.LongboxCrusade.com Be a part of the White Rocket Entertainment family by becoming a patron of the shows-we thank you by name on every episode: https://www.patreon.com/vanallenplexico Brought to you by White Rocket Entertainment and by Audible.com. Find links to everything we do at www.plexico.net

Wassail Wassail Wassail! Christmas is almost upon us, and we've got a gift of a guest for you this week: Barry Jenkins, AKA Mr. Moonlight. He chats to Simon about ‘Mufasa', the origin story for Simba's father and the long-awaited prequel to 2016's live action animation Lion King. When a flood washes the cub-Mufasa away from his homeland and parents, he finds himself an outsider in an altogether new territory—where he stumbles across young lion Taka and begins a life-changing new journey to becoming the King of the Pride Lands we all know and love. Simon asks the Oscar winning indie director how he ended up helming this huge Disney musical, and what he's learned from the four-year journey to its release. We'll hear Mark's take on ‘Mufasa' too, along with reviews of two more animation releases this week. We've got ‘Sonic 3', where the speedy blue hedgehog and friends face new adversary Shadow—and Aardman's Christmas gift to us all, the new Wallace & Gromit adventure ‘Vengeance Most Fowl'. The nation's favourite plasticine pair are up against their old glove-headed adversary Feathers McGraw in this noirish stop-motion treat. You can hear Mark and Simon in conversation with co-directors Nick Park and Merlin Crossingham in last week's episode, recorded live at our Christmas Spectacular. Plus one more review of ‘Alien Onstage'—a gloriously oddball documentary about a group of Dorset bus drivers creating a theatrical version of the 1979 sci-fi film classic. We absolutely promise this is the wholesome if slightly madcap holiday viewing you didn't know you needed—but you really, really do. Top correspondence from you all as usual—including this year's bespoke Christmas wassail number – don't miss it! Timecodes (for Vanguardistas listening ad-free): Review: Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl – 08:13 Review:  Alien on Stage – 58:09 Review: Sonic The Hedgehog 3 – 52:59 Interview: Barry Jenkins – 26:10 And normally this is just for the Vanguardistas, but as we're feeling festive – here are 50 Christmas TV films of the holidays for everyone: WATCHLIST: FREE FESTIVE FIFTY 1. Easter Parade – December 23, 9.25am BBC TWO 2. Meet Me in St Louis – December 23, 11.05am BBC TWO 3. Coco – December 23, 3.15pm BBC ONE 4. Ghostbusters (1984) – December 23, 4.50pm BBC ONE 5. Chicken Run – December 24, 10am BBC ONE 6. Close Encounters of the Third Kind – December 24, 11.25am CHANNEL 4 7. A Christmas Carol (1984) – December 24, 2.10pm CHANNEL 4 8. White Christmas – December 24, 2.15pm BBC TWO 9. Moana – December 24, 2.20pm BBC ONE 10. It's a Wonderful Life – December 24, 2.30pm ITV 11. The Snowman - Christmas Eve – 3pm CHANNEL 4 12. Shrek – December 24, 3.55pm BBC ONE 13. Home Alone – December 24, 6.05pm CHANNEL 4 14. Beetlejuice – December 24, 10.45pm BBC TWO 15. The Rocky Horror Picture Show – December 25, 00.15am BBC TWO 16. Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl – December 25, 6.10pm BBC ONE 17. Toy Story 3 – December 25, 11.20am BBC ONE 18. Home Alone 2: Lost in New York – December 25, 3.10pm ITV 19. North by Northwest – December 25, 5.05pm BBC TWO 20. On Her Majesty's Secret Service – December 26, 9.25am ITV For the remaining films on the list, go to 33:10 in Take 2 and listen for Mark's pick and reaction as well! You can contact the show by emailing correspondence@kermodeandmayo.com or you can find us on social media, @KermodeandMayo EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/take Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! A Sony Music Entertainment production. < Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Bond does not quite trade in his Aston Martin for a sled  and eight tiny reindeer, but he does show up at Christmas time with some presents for your stockings. Following a long tradition of unconventional Christmas Selection for the December MOTM, James Wilson of "Blogging By Cinema Light" suggested, and the community voted for "On Her Majesty's Secret Service", the sixth 007 adventure. Matthew Simpson of the "Awesome Friday Podcast" joins the show to talk about the new Bond, George Lazenby, the best Bond girl Diana Rigg, and whether this really is a Christmas movie. We never need much encouragement here to talk about a Bond film, and the three people on the show have lots of opinions. James provided a game as well and our exit question concern the 007 franchise. You don't need all the time in the world, just about 90 minutes will get you in the 007 Christmas Spirit. 

Welcome to our book club episode on On Her Majesty's Secret Service, Ian Fleming's eleventh James Bond novel and one of the most pivotal in the series. Spybrary host Shane Whaley introduces this James Bond Book club episode from the steps of the College of Arms in London, a location that plays a significant role in the story as Bond takes on a unique undercover mission. On Her Majesty's Secret Service is the book where Bond faces his arch-nemesis Blofeld, but it's also where we see a rare, deeply emotional side to 007 as he falls in love with the enigmatic Tracy di Vicenzo. Packed with high-stakes action, breathtaking Alpine settings, and a story that forever changes the Bond mythos, it's a classic that deserves a closer look. Let's dive in Is On Her Majesty's Secret Service, Ian Fleming's best James Bond novel yet? Join our host, Shane Whaley, as we dive deep into the world of espionage literature featuring the latest updates on Ian Fleming's newest masterpiece, On Her Majesty's Secret Service. Alongside guests David Craggs, Andy Onyx, and Hildebrand Group's Ian Douglas, we explore the narrative and character developments that showcase Fleming's storytelling prowess. On Her Majesty's Secret Service Book Club Takeaways Ian Fleming's Masterpiece?: Discover how Fleming has returned to form with On Her Majesty's Secret Service. The book is praised for its emotional depth and rich character development, marking it as one of his best James Bond books. Bond's Personal Evolution: Hear our guests discuss the transformation of James Bond's character in this latest installment. Fleming adds layers to Bond, exploring his humanity and personal relationships, bringing a fresh perspective to the renowned spy. Thrilling Scenes and Cinematic Flair: From high-stakes chases and avalanche escapes to the climactic showdown at Piz Gloria, the book's vivid and cinematic qualities promise an exhilarating read that could seamlessly transition onto the big screen. M at Home and at Christmas: Hear why none of the James Bond Book Club Members fancy a Yuletide gathering at M's home. And Much More! Don't miss out on this compelling discussion and join the conversation with the Spybrary community online. Dive into the latest episode and get a front-row seat at the James Bond Book Club. In this episode, host Shane Whaley and guests David Craggs, author Andy Onyx, and Hildebrand's Ian Douglas dive deep into Ian Fleming's eleventh James Bond book On Her Majesty Secret Service (1963) as if they are in the year of publication.

It's the annual podcast version of Patrick and Adam Riske's monthly column, in which they watch and discuss two double features programmed in the last year. It's like nutmeg! Download this episode here. Listen to F This Movie! on Apple Podcasts. Also discussed this episode: My Girl (1991), My Girl 2 (1993), Double Holiday (2019), A Real Pain (2024), On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969), Casa Bonita Mi Amor (2024), The Terminal (2004), The Bachelor (1999), Babygirl (2024), A Complete Unknown (2024), The Primevals (2023)

Really, 007! take a deeper look into On Her Majesty's Secret Service, with fan Joe Frankel taking us through his 'Piz Gloria Edit' of the masterpiece. Thanks for listening - we think you'll love it too!Disclaimer: Really, 007! is an unofficial entity and is not affiliated with EON Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. and Danjaq, LLC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rogue Agents - Episode 021: The Man from U.N.C.L.E. - S01 - E02: The Iowa-Scuba Affair This episode is a retro-rewind from the On Her Majesty's Secret Podcast Network!  Here's the original posted information from when this episode originally aired on May 30, 2022. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Rogue Agents return! Starring Jarrod Alberich, The Yard Sale Artist - Jason Alberich - Delvin Williams - Pat Sampson - & Alan J. Porter. This episode:  The lads welcome - all the way from South America, Columbia to be exact - Luis Pachon, to discuss "The Man from U.N.C.L.E." - Season 1, Episode 2! Wanna be part of the show? EMail us your questions or comments - feel free to email us an audio file - to: OHMSPOD@outlook.com Or leave a voicemail: 707-532-5269 If you like our style AND you like comic books, check out the fellas on their other show: The Longbox Crusade at www.LongboxCrusade.com Be a part of the White Rocket Entertainment family by becoming a patron of the shows-we thank you by name on every episode: https://www.patreon.com/vanallenplexico Find links to everything we do at www.plexico.net ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Be sure to check out all the other Longbox Crusade shows at: www.LongboxCrusade.com Let us know what you think! Leave a comment by sending an email to: contact@longboxcrusade.com This podcast is a member of the Longbox Crusade Network: LINKTREE: https://linktr.ee/longboxcrusade Follow on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/LongboxCrusade Follow on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/longboxcrusade Like the FACEBOOK page: https://www.facebook.com/LongboxCrusade Subscribe to the YouTube Channel: https://goo.gl/4Lkhov Subscribe on Apple Podcasts at: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-longboxcrusade/id1118783510?mt=2 Thank you for listening and we hope you have enjoyed this episode of Rogue Agents! #uncle #manfromuncle #rogueagents

We are back with another Station 007 episode with On Her Majesty's Secret Service.

Agents Scott and Cam, along with guest operative Alan J. Porter, co-author of The James Bond Lexicon and co-host of On Her Majesty's Secret Podcast, narrowly escape a pendulum blade while decoding the third Man from U.N.C.L.E. film One Spy Too Many.   Directed by Joseph Sargent. Starring Robert Vaughn, David McCallum, Rip Torn, Dorothy Provine, Leo G. Carroll, Yvonne Craig, David Opatoshu and David Sheiner.  The James Bond Lexicon, as well as Alan's other books, can be purchased on Amazon. Check out On Her Majesty's Secret Podcast wherever you get your podcasts. You can also check out more of Alan's work at his website, or follow him on Twitter. Become a SpyHards Patron and gain access to top secret "Agents in the Field" bonus episodes, movie commentaries and more! Purchase the latest exclusive SpyHards merch at Redbubble. Social media: @spyhards View the NOC List and the Disavowed List at Letterboxd.com/spyhards Podcast artwork by Hannah Hughes. Theme music by Doug Astley.

Rogue AgentsEpisode 020: BBC Radio Drama ”Live and Let Die” This episode is a retro-rewind from the On Her Majesty's Secret Podcast Network!  Here's the original posted information from when this episode originally aired on April 18, 2022. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Rogue Agents return! Starring Jarrod Alberich, The Yard Sale Artist - Jason Alberich - Delvin Williams - and Pat Sampson. This episode:  Alan J. Porter officially joins the Rogue Agents team! The lads welcome guest Agent I - Joseph Iliff! And we're gonna talk all about "Live and Let Die" - the Radio Drama from BBC Radio 4. Wanna be part of the show? EMail us your questions or comments - feel free to email us an audio file - to: OHMSPOD@outlook.com Or leave a voicemail: 707-532-5269 If you like our style AND you like comic books, check out the fellas on their other show: The Longbox Crusade at www.LongboxCrusade.com Be a part of the White Rocket Entertainment family by becoming a patron of the shows-we thank you by name on every episode: https://www.patreon.com/vanallenplexico Find links to everything we do at www.plexico.net ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Be sure to check out all the other Longbox Crusade shows at: www.LongboxCrusade.com Let us know what you think! Leave a comment by sending an email to: contact@longboxcrusade.com This podcast is a member of the Longbox Crusade Network: LINKTREE: https://linktr.ee/longboxcrusade Follow on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/LongboxCrusade Follow on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/longboxcrusade Like the FACEBOOK page: https://www.facebook.com/LongboxCrusade Subscribe to the YouTube Channel: https://goo.gl/4Lkhov Subscribe on Apple Podcasts at: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-longboxcrusade/id1118783510?mt=2 Thank you for listening and we hope you have enjoyed this episode of Rogue Agents!

“At least one of them is a luge chase, so wind your neck in” The Panel of Peril resign their posts in disgust at being told they aren't allowed to do whatever the heck they please. Fortunately, their secretary has swapped out their resignation letter for a letter requesting time off to watch many, many films. They shall begin with this week's film, On Her Majesty's Secret Service (Peter R. Hunt, 1969). James Bond (George Lazenby) is a man obsessed. Obsessed with locating, and capturing, his arch nemesis Blofeld (Telly Savalas) after several prior close calls (with the other fella). Eventually tracking him down to a secret base atop the Swiss Alps, Bond assumes the mantle of genealogist Hillary Bray to investigate the big baldy's claim to the title of Count de Bleuchamp. What is he up to? Watch the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dOLq5Rg9N-c ********PLOT SPOILER ALERT******** He actually wants the title to claim immunity for alllllll of his prior crimes, and threatens to sterilise the worlds' crops and what have you if he doesn't get his own way. That's a spicy meat-a-ball-a, and Bond faces a ticking clock to stop the erstwhile Count's evil scheme. Add Diana Rigg's feisty Tracy into the mix to steal Bond's heart, and you've got yourself a stunning new rendition of 007, sure to continue for many films to come… Just what did the panel think of this week's movie, pray tell? How can they improve upon Blofeld's sustenance-obliterating plan? And who will be christened this week's most diabolical? https://twitter.com/diabolicalpod https://www.instagram.com/diabolicalpod/ https://www.facebook.com/diabolicalpod Email diabolicalpod@gmail.com

Rogue AgentsEpisode 019: ”Moneypenny” from Dynamite Comics This episode is a retro-rewind from the On Her Majesty's Secret Podcast Network!  Here's the original posted information from when this episode originally aired on Feb 28, 2022. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Rogue Agents return! Starring Jarrod Alberich, The Yard Sale Artist - Jason Alberich - Delvin Williams - and Pat Sampson. This episode: The lads welcome guest James McLaughlin! And we're gonna talk all about "Moneypenny" from Dynamite Comics! Wanna be part of the show? EMail us your questions or comments - feel free to email us an audio file - to: OHMSPOD@outlook.com If you like our style AND you like comic books, check out the fellas on their other show: The Longbox Crusade at www.LongboxCrusade.com Be a part of the White Rocket Entertainment family by becoming a patron of the shows-we thank you by name on every episode: https://www.patreon.com/vanallenplexico Find links to everything we do at www.plexico.net ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Be sure to check out all the other Longbox Crusade shows at: www.LongboxCrusade.com Let us know what you think! Leave a comment by sending an email to: contact@longboxcrusade.com This podcast is a member of the Longbox Crusade Network: LINKTREE: https://linktr.ee/longboxcrusade Follow on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/LongboxCrusade Follow on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/longboxcrusade Like the FACEBOOK page: https://www.facebook.com/LongboxCrusade Subscribe to the YouTube Channel: https://goo.gl/4Lkhov Subscribe on Apple Podcasts at: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-longboxcrusade/id1118783510?mt=2 Thank you for listening and we hope you have enjoyed this episode of Rogue Agents!

My guest today is the writer Charlie Higson, author of On His Majesty's Secret Service, the latest Bond continuation novel. Written to coincide with King Charles's coronation and the 60th anniversary of On Her Majesty's Secret Service, the book brings Bond into the modern era in a narrative that identifies very real geopolitical threats with some good old Bondian adventure.  For those of you to whom the name Charlie Higson his familiar, that's because he was one of the writers and performers of The Fast Show, a cult British comedy show from the mid-90s. In this episode, Charlie and I discuss his literary tastes through the four books that have shaped his work, as well as his creative practices, and of course the way to achieve a new rendition of the world's most fabulous spy. Modern Bond is less anchored in mid-Century wartime solemnity, and more attuned to the nuanced global landscape of 2024, which made for a really refreshing read. From his diverse reading selections to his personal take on the character, Charlie's insights were both enriching and hilarious. Whether you're a Bond enthusiast or just generally a lover of literary discussions, this episode is an absolute treasure trove of insight and inspiration – and not one to be missed! Lit with Charles loves reviews. If you enjoyed this episode, I'd be so grateful if you could leave a review of your own, and follow me on Instagram at @litwithcharles. Let's get more people listening – and reading! Charlie's four books were: Gormenghast, Mervyn Peake (1946-59) Pop 1280, Jim Thompson (1964) The Watcher, Charles Maclean (1982) From Russia with Love, Ian Fleming (1957)

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." 

This week in the last video store near you The Admirable Admiral and But Maestro get together in the break room to discuss ON Her Majesty's Secret Service.

Rogue AgentsEpisode 018: Ian Fleming's Short Story ”From a View to a Kill” This episode is a retro-rewind from the On Her Majesty's Secret Podcast Network!  Here's the original posted information from when this episode originally aired on Jan 18, 2022. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Rogue Agents return! Starring Jarrod Alberich, The Yard Sale Artist - Jason Alberich - Delvin Williams - and Pat Sampson. This episode: The lads welcome back James Bond artist from the "Casino Royale" graphic novel: Dennis Calero! And we're gonna talk all about the Ian Fleming short story: From a View to a Kill! Wanna be part of the show? EMail us your questions or comments - feel free to email us an audio file - to: OHMSPOD@outlook.com If you like our style AND you like comic books, check out the fellas on their other show: The Longbox Crusade at www.LongboxCrusade.com Be a part of the White Rocket Entertainment family by becoming a patron of the shows-we thank you by name on every episode: https://www.patreon.com/vanallenplexico Find links to everything we do at www.plexico.net ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Be sure to check out all the other Longbox Crusade shows at: www.LongboxCrusade.com Let us know what you think! Leave a comment by sending an email to: contact@longboxcrusade.com This podcast is a member of the Longbox Crusade Network: LINKTREE: https://linktr.ee/longboxcrusade Follow on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/LongboxCrusade Follow on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/longboxcrusade Like the FACEBOOK page: https://www.facebook.com/LongboxCrusade Subscribe to the YouTube Channel: https://goo.gl/4Lkhov Subscribe on Apple Podcasts at: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-longboxcrusade/id1118783510?mt=2 Thank you for listening and we hope you have enjoyed this episode of Rogue Agents!

Phillip and Eric conclude their retrospective on Grant Morrison's epic Batman run with the final part of BATMAN INCORPORATED with Chris Burnham, featuring the death of Damien Wayne and the final showdown with Talia Al'Ghul. They also discuss Eric's new fascination with cat manga, Phillip failing to materialize Damson Idris into the MCU, and how Phillip still hasn't seen On Her Majesty's Secret Service.

 Inspired by Big Anklevich and Taylor Swift, Rish talks about some of his favorite unhappy endings.Warning: Spoilers abound!Timecodes (unreliable)Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978) - 20:02Halloween: Season of the Witch - 25:20Se7en - 28:45Buffy the Vampire Slayer (Normal Again) - 31:05Pet Sematary - 35:15The Mist - 37:25Planet of the Apes (1968) - 38:16On Her Majesty's Secret Service - 42:35The Descent - 44:44Also, various Stephen King stories (The Jaunt, Gramma, The Mist), Big Anklevich stories, The Outer Limits, maybe more. If you want to download the episode, Right-Click HERE.If you want to support me on Patreon, click HERE.If you want to hear the whole Taylor Swift song, go HERE.Logo by Gino "All's Swell" Moretto.

John is one of the fantastic lads who make up the Really, 007! podcast. While David has been honoured to be their guest multiple times and they've got to know each other well in real life, this is the first time John and David have publicly talked just the two of them. Both men help people with problems as part of their professional lives having been motivated to do so by some of their own adverse experiences. Rarely are real life problems as easy to ‘eliminate' as they are in the world of Bond. But that shouldn't prevent us from trying. John was eager to come onto On Our Minds Only? and we're so glad he did. The story of John's mental heath journey is a gripping one - and it has the power to change lives. Both had no idea how this conversation would unfold. They start by introducing the topics of PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) and OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder)… and then (a bit like episodes of ‘Really, 007!') things take off in unexpected directions… We won't spoil it here, but instead urge you to hit PLAY and let John's story unfold in its entirety. A sneak preview: It begins with an eleven year old John having his world view turned upside down by a viewing of On Her Majesty's Secret Service. We move on to nineteen year old John experiencing a significantly traumatic incident which was to reverberate through his whole life ever afterwards… With great vulnerability, John doesn't hold back from sharing what happened when he hit rock bottom. But this is ultimately an incredibly hopeful story. John made a life-changing decision to devote a lot of his time to helping others, using what he'd learned about himself. Along the way, John and David relate everything back to Bond. This includes their own deeply personal takes on Licence to Kill and Skyfall. Although this episode is longer than the others in this series, you will definitely want to watch the whole thing. Let us know what you think.

Rogue AgentsEpisode 016: The Man from U.N.C.L.E. - S01 - E01 This episode is a retro-rewind from the On Her Majesty's Secret Podcast Network!  Here's the original posted information from when this episode originally aired on Oct 18, 2021. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Rogue Agents return! Starring Jarrod Alberich, The Yard Sale Artist - Jason Alberich - Delvin Williams - and Pat Sampson. This episode: The lads welcome back Bond-in-Comics expert/author Alan J. Porter to discuss "The Man from U.N.C.L.E." - Season 1, Episode 1! Wanna be part of the show? EMail us your questions or comments - feel free to email us an audio file - to: OHMSPOD@outlook.com If you like our style AND you like comic books, check out the fellas on their other show: The Longbox Crusade at www.LongboxCrusade.com Be a part of the White Rocket Entertainment family by becoming a patron of the shows-we thank you by name on every episode: https://www.patreon.com/vanallenplexico Find links to everything we do at www.plexico.net ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Be sure to check out all the other Longbox Crusade shows at: www.LongboxCrusade.com Let us know what you think! Leave a comment by sending an email to: contact@longboxcrusade.com This podcast is a member of the Longbox Crusade Network: LINKTREE: https://linktr.ee/longboxcrusade Follow on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/LongboxCrusade Follow on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/longboxcrusade Like the FACEBOOK page: https://www.facebook.com/LongboxCrusade Subscribe to the YouTube Channel: https://goo.gl/4Lkhov Subscribe on Apple Podcasts at: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-longboxcrusade/id1118783510?mt=2 Thank you for listening and we hope you have enjoyed this episode of Rogue Agents! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/longbox-crusade/message

On Your Commentary's Secret Service! Join Matt and Matt for a feature-length watch-along of George Lazenby's first and final Bond film, On Her Majesty's Secret Service. Get more commentaries and special episodes on StitcherPremium.com [stitcherpremium.com]. Use promo code BOND for 30 days free! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We knew this episode was gonna grow arms and legs when we realised that there are 27 Bond songs to talk about. So, now that we've dispensed with the history of Bond music, it's time to tackle every single one of these songs in chronological order. This doesn't include the original Bond theme from Dr. No (cause we discussed that at length in side A), but does include the two songs in On Her Majesty's Secret Service and the two non-Eon Bond films, Casino Royale (1967) and Never Say Never Again. It's a lot to cover. So we approached it a bit like our covermount episodes, only we decided to rank each song from 001 to 007 cause how could we really pass up that chance? We also give a little bit, the tiniest smidge, of detail about each film its place in the canon and the critical and audience receptions for each film. And song, where appropriate. Ready? Shake your Martinis and let's get stuck in.

Rogue Agents Episode 015: ”Service” from Dynamite Comics This episode is a retro-rewind from the On Her Majesty's Secret Podcast Network!  Here's the original posted information from when this episode originally aired on Sep 13, 2021. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Rogue Agents return! Starring Jarrod Alberich, The Yard Sale Artist - Jason Alberich - Delvin Williams - and Pat Sampson. This episode: The lads welcome back Bond-in-Comics expert/author Alan J. Porter to discuss the 007 one-shot comic "Service" by Dynamite Comics Wanna be part of the show? EMail us your questions or comments - feel free to email us an audio file - to: OHMSPOD@outlook.com If you like our style AND you like comic books, check out the fellas on their other show: The Longbox Crusade at www.LongboxCrusade.com Be a part of the White Rocket Entertainment family by becoming a patron of the shows-we thank you by name on every episode: https://www.patreon.com/vanallenplexico Find links to everything we do at www.plexico.net ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Be sure to check out all the other Longbox Crusade shows at: www.LongboxCrusade.com Let us know what you think! Leave a comment by sending an email to: contact@longboxcrusade.com This podcast is a member of the Longbox Crusade Network: LINKTREE: https://linktr.ee/longboxcrusade Follow on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/LongboxCrusade Follow on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/longboxcrusade Like the FACEBOOK page: https://www.facebook.com/LongboxCrusade Subscribe to the YouTube Channel: https://goo.gl/4Lkhov Subscribe on Apple Podcasts at: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-longboxcrusade/id1118783510?mt=2 Thank you for listening and we hope you have enjoyed this episode of Rogue Agents! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/longbox-crusade/message

In this episode, your host, Shane Whaley, is joined by special guests Charlie Higson and Mark Ashby to discuss the updated and revised paperback edition of On His Majesty's Secret Service. Charlie Higson, author of the latest James Bond novel On His Majesty's Secret Service shares his unique perspective on modernizing the iconic agent. Higson discusses his journey into writing a James Bond novel for the 60th anniversary of "On Her Majesty's Secret Service," offering insights into updating the character for contemporary readers while staying true to Ian Fleming's legacy. From Bond's motivations to his characterization, discover the fascinating evolution of the world's most famous spy with Higson's fresh take. Joined by fellow Bond aficionado Mark Ashby, the conversation delves into attending Bond premieres and the impact of Higson's young Bond series. Uncover Higson's intricate plans for Bond's backstory, from leaving Eton to entering the Secret Service during World War II, providing a new lens on the beloved character's formative years. Explore the captivating dynamics of political extremism, historical ties, and societal stability as discussed by our insightful guests. From threats to the British monarchy to the challenges of creating contemporary villains, Higson's narrative intrigues with its deep-rooted exploration of espionage and intrigue. Join Shane, Charlie, and Mark as they unravel the secrets behind On His Majesty's Secret Service, offering listeners a rare glimpse into the mind of a modern Bond author and the ever-evolving world of espionage literature. Tune in for a thrilling discussion that combines historical context, character evolution, and the enduring allure of the iconic James Bond.

Tom and Jenny discuss 1969’s excellent On Her Majesty’s Secret Service, which served as the sole appearance of George Lazenby as superspy James Bond. Audio version: Video version: Please support us on Patreon! Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel, like us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter and Instagram. Also check out Jenny's horror channel, The Scare Salon, and … Continue reading Movie Time: On Her Majesty’s Secret Service (1969)

Rogue Agents Episode 014: Your Eyes Only - The Fleming Short Story This episode is a retro-rewind from the On Her Majesty's Secret Podcast Network!  Here's the original posted information from when this episode originally aired on August 09, 2021. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Rogue Agents return! Starring Jarrod Alberich, The Yard Sale Artist - Jason Alberich - Delvin Williams - and Pat Sampson. This episode: The lads jump back into the literary 007 with their thoughts on Ian Fleming's short story, "For Your Eyes Only!" Wanna be part of the show? EMail us your questions or comments - feel free to email us an audio file - to: OHMSPOD@outlook.com If you like our style AND you like comic books, check out the fellas on their other show: The Longbox Crusade at www.LongboxCrusade.com Be a part of the White Rocket Entertainment family by becoming a patron of the shows-we thank you by name on every episode: https://www.patreon.com/vanallenplexico Find links to everything we do at www.plexico.net ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Be sure to check out all the other Longbox Crusade shows at: www.LongboxCrusade.com Let us know what you think! Leave a comment by sending an email to: contact@longboxcrusade.com This podcast is a member of the Longbox Crusade Network: LINKTREE: https://linktr.ee/longboxcrusade Follow on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/LongboxCrusade Follow on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/longboxcrusade Like the FACEBOOK page: https://www.facebook.com/LongboxCrusade Subscribe to the YouTube Channel: https://goo.gl/4Lkhov Subscribe on Apple Podcasts at: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-longboxcrusade/id1118783510?mt=2 Thank you for listening and we hope you have enjoyed this episode of Rogue Agents! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/longbox-crusade/message

  Who doesn't love a good James Bond thriller? In this episode, our guests, after spending over 50 years in the high-tech business, decided they wanted to return to their passion. What is their passion? Their passion is spy movies. Dan Silvestri and Tom Pivvato did their research and they discovered that most sites are dedicated solely to James Bond movies. They kept exploring and found out by examining other spy movies that had been made that so many of them are interrelated. Their curiosity led them to discover things about the origins of spy movies, common themes, scenes that you see within different movies, and the influence each spy movie has on others in this genre. They started a podcast called Spy Movie Navigator, and this podcast is designed to enhance your viewing experience when you watch different movies. It was created as a landing pad for people interested in spy movies, from the classics to current releases. There's so much to talk about in this episode so tune in! — Watch the episode here https://youtu.be/6Ez6fNzjH-o?si=ICE3OxN6tKHvFYCf   Listen to the podcast here   Spy Movie Navigator: Cracking The Spy Movie Code With Dan Silvestri And Tom Pivvato Who doesn't love a good James Bond thriller? In this episode, our guests after spending over 50 years in the high-tech business decided they wanted to return to their passion. What is their passion? Their passion is spy movies. They did their research and they discovered that most sites are dedicated solely to James Bond movies. They kept exploring and found out by examining other spy movies that had been made that so many of them are interrelated. Their curiosity led them to discover things about the origins of spy movies, common themes, scenes that you see within different movies, and the influence each spy movie has on others in this genre. They started a podcast called Spy Movie Navigator, and this podcast is designed to enhance your viewing experience when you watch different movies. It was created as a landing pad for people interested in spy movies, from the classics to current releases. There's so much to talk about in this episode so let's get started. Welcome to the show, Dan and Tom. We're very happy to be there. Gail, it's fantastic to be here. Thanks for inviting us. I'm excited to talk to you and learn more about this passion of yours. First of all, tell the readers what ignited your passion for delving into the genre of spy movies.     I'll go first on that one. First of all, we have a website called SpyMovieNavigator.com and the podcast show is called Cracking the Code of Spy Movies! It went back to high school. I was at St. Ignatius High School, and my friends and I decided when Goldfinger came out that we were going to cut classes and sneak downtown and go see Goldfinger. It was the third James Bond movie ever out. We had a system in the class where the teachers took a roll call and they put the names on a piece of paper. They clipped it outside the door and then someone would come and pick it up. If your name was on the list, you were in the class. If it wasn't, you were absent. A friend of ours, our mission was to go downtown and see Goldfinger. Our inside guy was going to put our names on the lists for each of our classes and everything was going to be great. We went downtown and saw Goldfinger. It was terrific. I went back to school the next day, and we were in detention. Our friend chickened out. We were in detention for about a week, but it was worth it. That's got me started on the spy movies and James Bond in particular. How about you? For me, it was back in spy movies and the Columbo TV show. Columbo's not a spy, but it got me going on the genre of it. However, when I looked at things like The Spy Who Loved Me, which was the first Bond movie that I saw in the theater, it was like, “This is different. I like this type of movie.” That helped me with that. Why we started delving into them other than being fans is that we were on a trip and we were up in Piz Gloria, which is this mountaintop retreat that was used in the movie On Her Majesty's Secret Service. It's gorgeous up there, and it's like this remote little thing on top of a mountain. Where is this located? It's in Switzerland. It's 10,000 feet up. It was above the town of Mürren. Dan and I were sitting in the bar that night and we're like, “We liked it so much. There's got to be other people who would like this.” We started looking into, “Can we do something around this?” I was thinking at that time about retirement and looking for something to do, and we were like, “Can we do something here?” A few years later, here we are and having a heck of a good time. Tell us about what are the origins of spy movies. You mentioned Columbo. I would think of Columbo off the top of my head or Goldfinger. I think it was one of the first James Bond movies I saw. What are the origins of spy movies? As you did your exploration into this genre, what did you discover? When you look back on spy movies, everyone thinks of James Bond. Ian Fleming wrote all the novels and stuff starting in 1953 but if you look back on spy movies, they've been around for decades before that. You go back in the history of spy movies, you look at the 1935 Alfred Hitchcock movie, The 39 Steps. Many people consider that to be the first official spy movie. There were a few before that. It was a silent movie too, as well. I was going to ask about that. If there were any silent movies. I'll talk about one of those. It's one that I like better than Dan does. As I said, there were a few others before that. The 39 Steps though was the birth of the more modern concept of what a spy movie is. A lot of the elements that we see now in spy movies from that point forward came from the roots of these older spy movies like The 39 Steps in 1935, Secret Agent, which was also a Hitchcock-directed movie in 1936 and others liked. Those began the real spy movie genre back in the '30s. What was the Doris Day movie where she sang Que Sera, Sera? The Man Who Knew Too Much. It was both a 1934 version and a 1956 version of that. He was in the 56th version of that but Hitchcock did both of them. I also think that influencing spy movies, World War I and World War II played a big role. In what way? It's because a lot of the early spy movies were around spying on your war enemy. There was a lot of influence there. The first spy movie that I know of is something called Spione. It's a German silent movie by Fritz Lang. It being silent is nice because they can put up English subtitles there, which is nice. What year did that come out? That was a 1928 movie. You can find it online on YouTube. There's a version out there by BluRay Classic Studios. It's a pretty good print of it. There are some that are tough prints, but that one's a pretty good one. We see many of the tropes used in that movie used in future movies even though this was a silent movie. You also have The 39 Steps that Dan talked about. By the time he got to that, the formula was there in terms of getting us into what a spy movie should look like or what the industry thinks it should look like. Tom mentioned the spies, World War II, and the World Wars. There's a movie coming out now. It's The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, and that is based on a real World War II Operation, Operation Postmaster. We already saw it. When you first started getting together and getting your ideas together, how did you discover that certain spy movies or themes are interrelated? What was your take on that? Why do you think that is? I think a couple of things. Spies, like Ian Fleming, for instance, he was an internal intelligence officer for the British. He was a naval intelligence officer. He knew a lot of stuff that was going on. As a matter of fact, he was involved in many of the operations that were executed in World War II. The concept of what goes into real spying worked its way into the movies for sure certainly because of Fleming and how he popularized spies. However, it's the real-world element I think that influenced what went into spy movies. Absolutely. Also, trains, Dan. Every spy movie has got to have a train. The early spy movies all had train scenes, and now almost every spy movie has a train scene in it. Many with a fight on the train which is pretty interesting. The greatest fight of all on the train was From Russia with Love. You see something like that and it influences the next movie out. Also, other things like there's a mole in the organization. Hitchcock called it MacGuffin, where you have an object that people are going for. What it is doesn't matter. It's the mission of getting that whatever it is, that MacGuffin. Hitchcock started that and everybody started using that. It's another tool that Hitchcock used. I was going to ask you. You saw that in other spy movies. Does he always appear in every movie? Yes, he did. In some form. Yes. Did other people copy him or not? Yes. They did. A little bit here and there, but not as much as Hitchcock, I don't think. Is Michael G. Wilson a producer or owner? He's one of the two guys that owns Eon Productions. He produces the James Bond movies. Since he started working on them, I don't know one that he's not in. I think he's in all of them. He's not in all of the early ones, but he's in certainly the later ones. He started working. He does that. He makes a little cameo. It has been done. Hitchcock though, when he did it, he started putting himself in earlier in the movies because people were so distracted looking for him that they weren't paying attention to the movie. I think one other influence that I wanted to make sure I talked about here is real-world spy stuff. Real-world espionage tasks. Things like something called a brush pass where you two people pass and they hand something off. It's so fast you don't even see it or a dead drop where they put something somewhere or a predetermined place and somebody else comes by later and picks it up. As things change in the real espionage world, some of that stuff ends up hitting into the real spy movies. The real-world espionage world is influencing what we see on screen. Do you think there are ebbs and flows to the audience's interest in this genre? Does it change according to world events? You mentioned world events do play into the development of these spy movies. Does what's going on in the outside world have any impact on the interest in the genre? I think, absolutely especially in Eon Productions, the people who produce the James Bond movies. They are constantly looking at what's going on in the world for their movies because they're out of Fleming material. Fleming wrote about thirteen novels and short story collections. They're out of Fleming material for the most part. They're always constantly looking at what's going on in the real world, what's the influence of that on the global perspective of country versus country, and so on. Also, spy versus spy. That makes a lot of sense for them to do. Also, the people who are familiar with it, they're going to be more interested in that. It's smart business to do it, but it's certainly a good source of information for them to do the screenplays and write new material. I also think the whole ebb and flow thing comes into play with things like the Cold War. There were a ton of spy movies and they had to shift after the Cold War “ended.” How espionage was done is still all there, but it's not as big of a thing in people's minds as when we were very heavily involved in the Cold War. As the world events happen now, I'm going to bet we're going to see more Russian and Asian spy conflicts happening here and that will be a very big influence on the industry. That leads to the next question that came top of mind. Are spy movies in different countries different than ones that originate in the United States or do they play off one another? Do they copy or is there something common depending on which country they're produced in? We did one on Raazi, which was produced in India. Again, I think you have a subset of themes that are in spy movies, and it's oftentimes country versus country for one reason or another. In this Indian movie, it was the Indian-Pakistani War during that timeframe. Again, they're going to frame it from their Indian perspective and what a spy organization looks like for India versus Britain, the United States, or whatever. However, that was a very interesting movie because now you're seeing their perspective of their battle basically with Pakistan. They did a fair job of presenting both sides evenly. It's going to be different from each country, but it's going to be their perspective that brings it to the film but still this subset of tropes, standards, and things that happen in the real spy world that are going to be used over and over again. Also with India, though, Dan, there's a different formula in India for doing a movie. Most of the movies that are over two hours long get an intermission. It's Bollywood-based, there's a dance break in the middle of the movie with a song. Even if you don't have the dance break, they've got musical interludes where they advance the story without dialogue. It's just whatever the lyrics to the song are and not the actors talking. The style is different, but the concepts are going to be very often similar. If you take a look at the Chinese movie Cliff Walkers from a few years ago where you take Pathaan, which was another Indian movie. It's us versus them, whoever them is, whether it's a country or another organization and we've got to stop them from doing something bad. That's very common across all of the movies that I've seen across all the different nationalities. In Raazi, when they were smoking, they put a flash-up on the screen saying, “Smoking kills.” They do some things differently. What other influencers would you say play into the spy genre? I think you have a lot of things. We were talking about the real world that influences what goes in but you also have spy movies that influence other spy movies. Those are the kinds of things that I think we look at. This one we did was on The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare. We looked at maybe 4, 5, or 6 other movies that you can reference within that movie that you could say, “This kind of thing was going on in this movie or that movie,” and so on. I think that's a big influence. What happens in one spy movie, if it's successful, you will see it over and over again like the train concept that Tom was talking about in future spy movies. That's a biggie. One example of things coming from the real world was from the Goldfinger movie in 1964, when James Bond in the pre-title sequence comes out of the water in a wetsuit. He's going to go into this area and blow up some stuff he needs to blow up. He's in a wetsuit, but he unzipped it and he's in a tuxedo so that he looks like he fits into his atmosphere. You'd think, “This could never happen in the real world, and this is just fantasy stuff.” However, it did happen in the real world in World War II. There was an operation in the Netherlands where a specially made wetsuit was made for this diver. He was to go in and extract a couple of prisoners from this German mansion, and he was going to fit in because he had the tuxedo on and be able to walk right in and do this. It happened in real life. It's that kind of stuff constantly they're looking for. Tom and I look for that in these movies and bring that out because a lot of people would not pay attention to that kind of thing. We're bringing these different elements out to the movies, but they're big influencers in what happens in the movies. I think the times matter a lot too. When we talked about the Cold War, there were a lot of things. If you think about something like Star Wars, it wasn't a spy movie, but it had a very direct influence on the James Bond movie Moonraker. Bond used to smoke cigarettes. He doesn't do that anymore. The womanizing has been brought way down and now, the next thing we're seeing in spy movies is the topic of artificial intelligence. Many people don't know what it means so in the movies that makes it be anything they want, and totally ridiculous. I think it's going to be overplayed. We saw it in the last Mission Impossible movie, and it didn't make a lot of sense to me. I understand that stuff a bit. The other thing is you see influences on what was successful in another movie, maybe not on a specific, “We were on a train and had a fight,” but action sequences have gotten bigger and bigger. They keep trying to outdo the last movie with an action scene and stunts. It's raising the budgets to an almost unsustainable level. I think it's going to be interesting to see how that calms down because if you look at something like The Ministry that we talked about or Raazi, there are not as many of those big action scenes in them but the industry was trying to one-up each other for quite a while there with the stunts mainly in spy movies and that's not really about the espionage. That's just about how a spy movie is made. That's what's going on now, and it's been going on for several decades. It's the battle between espionage for spy movies. We're talking about espionage and real espionage life happens in From Russia with Love versus action movies, which many of the Mission Impossible movies are. The producers are constantly looking at what selling and they're making those adjustments. If action is selling, their spy movie is more action-oriented than espionage-oriented. That's a constant battle, and it changes over time. It also changes from country to country. It is a battle for the producers to try to figure out what to do next but it has been a battle between those two elements, espionage and action for decades. They say timing is everything and I know that the James Bond series has been constantly popular with every generation. Let's talk a little bit about that. Is that sustainable or is there any other competition to James Bond that has been as successful?     I think James Bond, it's been around since 1962 for movies. It was in 1953 when Ian Fleming started writing Casino Royale. It's been around for over 60 years. Is this sustainable? It looks like it. They've done a good job so far. Will it continue to be sustainable? Everyone's waiting to see what their next decision is because Daniel Craig is no longer James Bond. That's been since 2019. That's been out and nothing's been done since. People are wondering what's going to happen next. It's a challenge, but I think they're going to continue to try to produce it. They do get new and younger people interested. They must or else the older people are not going to be around to watch the new movies. It's interesting how all the different generations enjoy it and flock to those movies. If you ask somebody who their favorite James Bond actor is, it's likely to be whoever they saw first in the role. I mentioned that these things change over time and adapt to time. If they were putting out some of the womanizing stuff that happened in the early Bonds, they might not get the audiences now. Their ability to adapt is extremely important. It's a must for the money or just to be successful. If you look at other series that have tried to take on Bond, you had Bourne, which was a very good probably first two movies, and then it tapered off. You had Mission Impossible, which is still very strong although they're at a critical point now with Ethan Hunt and Tom Cruise playing Ethan Hunt. Now, the nice thing with Mission Impossible is the team members come and go so they could easily say, “It's not Ethan Hunt. We've got a new head of whatever the team is.” With the Bond movies, it's harder for them to do that. They have to say, “Here's a new actor and we're going on our merry way.” Mission Impossible is the franchise that has any chance of competing with the James Bond franchise. You look at that by Box Office numbers, and they're the only ones who compete globally versus James Bond. James Bond is a global phenomenon, and so is Mission Impossible. Many of the other franchises that are trying. They even tried Harry Palmer in the mid-'60s, and that was based on Len Deighton's books and so on. They did three of them and that was the end of that. It's very difficult to do, but Mission Possible probably is in the best position to challenge the Bond franchise. With streaming, there are a lot of companies trying. Netflix has put out a bunch of things that they've said, “This is our answer to go after Bond. We want this to be a series like Bond.” You had the Kingsman. We are watching A Gentleman in Moscow right now. This series happens, but nothing stuck as well as Bond. Let me ask you this. How did your background in high tech play into, if in any way, your passion for the spy genre? Did it have any influence or was that something that was different for you when you wanted to pursue that? I'll let Tom talk about that because his background is high-tech. Mine is sales and marketing. I have a sales and marketing angle too. For me, I got hooked on Bond in high school. Gentlemen, we are running out of time, I'm sorry to say but tell me quickly how did this interest come after retirement and how has it helped you? You're growing older with gusto, you're passionate about this, and you have so many interesting things to talk about. In one sentence, tell us how this interest has helped you after retirement. Everyone wants to retire and when they get there, they're bored. I think before you retire, you need to know what you're going to do. If you're going to be traveling half the year, great. If you're going to write a book, great. Tom and I are doing this because it keeps your mind and body moving. It keeps you thinking and it keeps you moving forward. You have to have something to do after you retire. This is a productive entertaining thing. We're in the entertainment business so we're trying to entertain people.     For me, all I would add that is my wife gave me the guidance before I retired that I needed to have something specific to do. She was right and this ended up being a perfect opportunity for me. I get to keep my technical skills going a little bit with what I do. I enjoy doing the spy movie, so it gives me something to keep driving for. How can our readers find you and find your podcast? We have a website, SpyMovieNavigator.com. Our podcast show is called Cracking the Code of Spy Movies! It's also a YouTube channel with the same name. We're in every major podcast app like Apple, Overcast, and everything. Every one of them, we're in. You could go to your podcast app, look for Cracking the Code of Spy Movies, and start listening. We appreciate it.     Thank you, readers. I'm sure you enjoyed this episode. Please share it with your friends, and remember to stay curious and stay connected. Thank you very much. Thank you, Gail.   Important Links SpyMovieNavigator.com Cracking the Code of Spy Movies! YouTube – Cracking the Code of Spy Movies Apple – Cracking the Code of Spy Movies   About Dan Silvestri and Tom Pivvato Dan & Tom get together through a mutual interest in spy movies. This catapulted into their developing spymovienavigator.com and Cracking the Code of Spy Movies. Passionate about spy movies leads to a third act for Dan & Tom. They took a deep dive on the subject and created Cracking the Code of Spy Movies.

Mike Burdge and Reeya Banerjee team up once again to chat all things Bond, catching up on the latest rumors of casting the next bow-tied devil, discussing what makes a good Bond actually work in these movies, all while chatting about the lone Lazenby entry from 1969: On Her Majesty's Secret Service. They also cover From Russia with Love, A View to a Kill, Tomorrow Never Dies and Skyfall. They behave themselves. Listen on....

Rogue Agents Episode 013: Casino Royale (1967) This episode is a retro-rewind from the On Her Majesty's Secret Podcast Network!  Here's the original posted information from when this episode originally aired on June 21, 2021. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Rogue Agents return! Starring Jarrod Alberich, The Yard Sale Artist - Jason Alberich - Delvin Williams - and Pat Sampson. This episode: Special Glutton for Punishment....errr, GUEST!  Alan Porter helps try to get the boys through the hot mess that is Casino Royale 1967! Wanna be part of the show? EMail us your questions or comments - feel free to email us an audio file - to: OHMSPOD@outlook.com If you like our style AND you like comic books, check out the fellas on their other show: The Longbox Crusade at www.LongboxCrusade.com Be a part of the White Rocket Entertainment family by becoming a patron of the shows-we thank you by name on every episode: https://www.patreon.com/vanallenplexico Find links to everything we do at www.plexico.net ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Be sure to check out all the other Longbox Crusade shows at: www.LongboxCrusade.com Let us know what you think! Leave a comment by sending an email to: contact@longboxcrusade.com This podcast is a member of the Longbox Crusade Network: LINKTREE: https://linktr.ee/longboxcrusade Follow on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/LongboxCrusade Follow on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/longboxcrusade Like the FACEBOOK page: https://www.facebook.com/LongboxCrusade Subscribe to the YouTube Channel: https://goo.gl/4Lkhov Subscribe on Apple Podcasts at: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-longboxcrusade/id1118783510?mt=2 Thank you for listening and we hope you have enjoyed this episode of Rogue Agents! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/longbox-crusade/message

Rogue AgentsEpisode 012: James Bond, Jr.#1 from Marvel Comics This episode is a retro-rewind from the On Her Majesty's Secret Podcast Network!  Here's the original posted information from when this episode originally aired on May 18, 2021. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Rogue Agents return! Starring Jarrod Alberich, The Yard Sale Artist - Jason Alberich - Delvin Williams - and Pat Sampson. This episode: The lads read and review the Marvel Comics issue "James Bond, Jr. #1." Wanna be part of the show? EMail us your questions or comments - feel free to email us an audio file - to: OHMSPOD@outlook.com If you like our style AND you like comic books, check out the fellas on their other show: The Longbox Crusade at www.LongboxCrusade.com Be a part of the White Rocket Entertainment family by becoming a patron of the shows-we thank you by name on every episode: https://www.patreon.com/vanallenplexico Find links to everything we do at www.plexico.net ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Be sure to check out all the other Longbox Crusade shows at: www.LongboxCrusade.com Let us know what you think! Leave a comment by sending an email to: contact@longboxcrusade.com This podcast is a member of the Longbox Crusade Network: LINKTREE: https://linktr.ee/longboxcrusade Follow on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/LongboxCrusade Follow on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/longboxcrusade Like the FACEBOOK page: https://www.facebook.com/LongboxCrusade Subscribe to the YouTube Channel: https://goo.gl/4Lkhov Subscribe on Apple Podcasts at: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-longboxcrusade/id1118783510?mt=2 Thank you for listening and we hope you have enjoyed this episode of Rogue Agents! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/longbox-crusade/message