Podcast appearances and mentions of Sean Connery

Harrison Ford teases he might retire after Shrinking's done, why Sean Connery wasn't cast as Hannibal Lecter in Silence of the Lambs and we find out the Soup of the Day!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Matthew Field and Ajay Chowdhury, authors of Spy Octane: The Vehicles of James Bond, Volume 1, reveal the extraordinary detective work that unearthed new and ground-breaking secrets behind some of 007's most iconic vehicles and the machines that propelled Sean Connery and George Lazenby through the first seven Bond adventures. The authors share fascinating stories about the customised Toyota 2000 GT convertibles built exclusively for You Only Live Twice, including one long thought lost, as well as the Aston Martin DBS Vantage and the Mercury Cougar XR-7 convertibles featured in On Her Majesty's Secret Service. They also explore the history of Little Nellie, the remarkable autogyro designed by Wing Commander Ken Wallis, which became one of the most memorable gadgets in Bond history. Volume 1 covers the first seven EON films: Dr. No, From Russia With Love, Goldfinger, Thunderball, You Only Live Twice, On Her Majesty's Secret Service and Diamonds Are Forever. It tells the fascinating story of the Aston Martin DB5, Toyota 2000GT, the autogyro Little Nellie, the Disco Volante, the spectacular two-wheeled Ford Mustang stunt and much more. Step into the golden era of James Bond and hear the untold stories behind the cars, bikes, and aircraft that defined the world's longest-running film franchise!

It's cold at the Geek Boutique this month but the cold never bothered Mike anyway, but he does like warm hugs and Lego, Paul's been getting a Brucie Bonus from his mate Dave at Snips and Doug is just one surgery away from becoming a cyborg Elsewhere this month there is just so much Marvel news, John Hollywood tasks the boys to take things meta, Glen Powell becomes a default character, Batman attends parents evening and a prediction we made over ten years ago is confirmed to be true when Sean Connery get's animated. Standard stuff. The 50ft Nerds: Jessica Clements needs to get her facts straight

Don't be shy, send me a message!Thomas Felix Creighton talks to Alex Lamas ( Instagram @sifu_lamas / Youtube @ @yestoadventure007 ) about his love of movies set in the British Empire.This includes Zulu (1964), Zulu Dawn (1979), Breaker Morant (1980), Four Feathers (1939), Gunga Din (1939), The Wind and the Lion (1975), and two we focus on particularly; The Man Who Would Be King (1979) with Sean Connery and Micheal Caine and Lawrence of Arabia (1962) with Peter O'Toole and Omar Sharif. He also talks about the joy of visiting some of the historic locations seen in some of these films, which you can see more of on his Instagram and Youtube channels. This includes Aït Benhaddou, Morocco, which was used for:Lawrence of Arabia (1962)The Man Who Would Be King (1975)The Living Daylights (1987)The Mummy (1999)Gladiator (2000)Alexander (2004)Kingdom of Heaven (2005) Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (2010) Game of Thrones (2011-2019)Do check out: https://www.youtube.com/@yestoadventure007 Books I would recommend:Jan Morris, the ‘Pax Britannica Trilogy' of books about the art and popular depiction of the British Empire: 'Heaven's Command: An Imperial Progress', 'Pax Britannica: Climax of an Empire', 'Farewell the Trumpets: An Imperial Retreat'.Many, many books by Rudyard Kipling, including the original short story ‘The Man Who Would Be King' (1888) and ‘Kim' (1901). And, T.E. Lawrence's ‘The Seven Pillars of Wisdom' (1926).I reference the following; Lawrence of Arabia: A Film's Anthropology by Steven C. Caton (1999), a great insight into the critical reception of David Lean's classic movie.Support the showhttps://www.albionneverdies.com/

Go to www.LearningLeader.com This is brought to you by Insight Global. If you need to hire one person, hire a team of people, or transform your business through Talent or Technical Services, Insight Global's team of 30,000 people around the world has the hustle and grit to deliver. www.InsightGlobal.com/LearningLeader My guest: PJ Fleck is the head football coach at the University of Minnesota. Before that, he transformed Western Michigan from one win to 13 wins and a Cotton Bowl appearance. Before his coaching days, PJ was a stud receiver at Northern Illinois and was a guy I played against in college. Coach Fleck has built one of college football's most distinctive culture-driven programs. You'll hear why he maintains an 80-20 split favoring high school recruiting over the transfer portal, how he runs practice with a 32-second clock to make it harder than games, and why he sees himself as a cultural driver rather than a motivational coach. This is a conversation recorded with all of our coaches inside "The Arena." That is our mastermind group for coaches in all sports. And it did not disappoint. Notes: Stop recruiting, start selecting. PJ doesn't chase the highest-rated players... He looks for fit and alignment with his values. Ask yourself: Are you trying to convince people to join your team, or are you selecting people who already want what you're building? Efficiency beats duration. PJ runs 95-minute practices with a 32-second play clock, always moving, always intense. The principle: Make practice harder than the game. Where in your work are you confusing time spent with intensity and focus? Internal drive trumps external motivation. PJ calls his ideal players "Nektons," always attacking, never satisfied. He's looking for people who prove their worth to themselves, not to others. If you need constant external motivation, you're not ready for elite teams. A leader must teach and demand. A team member must prepare and perform. These aren't opposing forces—they're two sides of the same commitment to excellence. My junior year at Ohio University. I was the quarterback of the Ohio football team. We lost to No. 17 Northern Illinois 30-23 in overtime on a Saturday night. P.J. Fleck caught the game-tying 15-yard touchdown pass late in the fourth quarter. PJ finished with 14 catches for 235 yards and a touchdown. (I threw a 30-yard TD pass to Anthony Hackett to put us up a TD right before halftime). Let your team see you played. They do"Guess that Gopher" before team meetings, where players guess which coach's highlights they're watching. Give them a peek behind the curtain. It builds credibility and connection. PJ honors his mentor, Jim Tressel, by wearing a tie while coaching. Who are you honoring through your daily practices? Keep your door open. PJ has no secretary. Players can walk into his office at any moment. Create fluidity between you and your team. Transparency after tragedy is a choice. When PJ's son died from a heart condition, he had two options: never talk about it again, or let it shape him. He chose radical transparency, knowing it would get scrutinized. That's where "Row the Boat" comes from. A losing season reveals what you actually need. After going 1-11 at Western Michigan while also getting divorced, PJ says every coach should experience a losing season. It forces you to identify what you actually need versus what you don't need. Choose what scares you. When deciding on Minnesota, Heather asked him, "Does this scare you?" He said, "Hell yeah, it scares me." His response: "Well then, that's where we're going." Life versus living. Living is the salary and contract. Life is about moments and memory. If you can't stay in the moment and reflect on great moments or hard moments, life will be like mashed potatoes to you. Your expectations should match your resources. The gap between expectations and resources is called frustration. The bigger the gap, the more frustration from everyone around you. Maintain an 80/20 model if you can. 80% high school players, 20% transfer portal. PJ has one of the highest retention rates in the country because of selection and fit, not recruiting. "It's not about the money until it's about the money." The kids' PJ gets value for other things before the money talk. They enjoy the experience of being a college athlete. PJ leads with "I'm really difficult to play for." PJ's opening line to recruits. He asks for a lot. This makes people who are lazy, complacent, or fraudulent run like hell. "This is going to expose me." Start with good people, not good players. Out of 500 kids, who are the best 25 young men? PJ doesn't get five stars. He gets two and three stars who believe they can be five stars. A chip versus a crack on your shoulder. Once you do something the media says you couldn't do, they'll set a new bar. All PJ wants is kids who want to prove to themselves that they can do what people say they couldn't. You don't need PJ's personality. You need the internal drive to be the best version of yourself. That's what he's selecting for. "I'm not a motivational coach. I'm a cultural driver." PJ picks their "how." He picks their journey. If someone needs constant motivation, they're not ready. Peel back the Instagram filter. Everything you see on social media is filtered. You have to dig deeper with this generation to find out who they really are. Hire former players back. PJ's staff has more former players who played for him than ever before. They cut their teeth in the building. In this transactional era, former players help you stay transformational. The HYPRR System. This is PJ's hyperculture framework he created after going 1-11: H (How): The people. Nektons who always attack. How you do one thing is how you do everything. Consistency matters. Y (Yours): Your vision. It's YOUR life, not anyone else's vision. Players are the builders. Don't tell me you want an extravagant home and then hire bad builders. P (Process): The work. The who, what, when, where, and why. Anyone should be able to ask those questions at any point. R (Result): Focus on the HYP. It's not the officials' fault. It's not the other team's fault. R (Response): How will you respond to the result? Don't believe the hype. Everything about hype is before the result happens. Focus on How, Yours, and Process instead. Someone will take what you were taught was horrible and create a business model. PJ uses Uber and Airbnb as examples. We were taught "stranger danger" as kids. Now we get in cars with strangers while drunk and sleep in their homes. The right people plugged into crazy visions can change everything. Define success as peace of mind. That's how PJ's program defines success. Not wins and losses. Train body language. "Big chest" means standing up straight. Players are not allowed to put their hands on their knees or their heads. If you can't hold yourself up, trainers need to check on you. Teach response, not reaction. You can have emotions, but train to not be emotional. The real world wants to see you react. Train to respond properly in every situation. Your words have power. PJ's players know the definitions of 150 words that will help them for the rest of their lives. Give substance to the filters. That's your job as an educator. Cut all the fat off practice. PJ was from the era of 3.5-hour practices. He has ADD and needs to move. He got bored as a player, so he vowed to run practice differently. Run a 32-second play clock constantly. Every 32 seconds, you run a play. You are always under the two-minute warning in practice. This trains your team to operate under pressure. Never practice longer than 95 minutes. It's one thing to watch as a recruit. It's another to experience it as a player. Kids puke during dynamic warmup in the first week because it's that intense. Make practice harder than the game. The game will eventually slow down for your players if practice is legitimately harder. Nektons flow through water currents without being affected. Don't let circumstances dictate behavior. Train this mindset daily. The biggest jump in sports is from high school to college. 17-year-olds playing against 24-year-olds. It's not just talent. It's experience, development, strength, and confidence all at once. Never let any environment be too big for your coaches. Train your staff to be comfortable in all situations, not just your players. Always be learning outside your field. PJ attends leadership seminars with SEALs and Green Berets. At one dinner, a retired military officer who looked like Sean Connery scanned the room quietly, then said: "I'm taking in all the good in the room. I'm also coming up with a plan to kill every one of you, in case I need to." He never came back to the table because he got called to active duty and left for Afghanistan. Always be ready. That's what makes you special. Watch to learn. PJ watched "Landman" and took notes on how to run the next team meeting. His wife hates that he can never relax. Find teaching and education in everything you do. When you stop, you stop growing. Get better at celebrating. PJ has a great bourbon and champagne collection. He celebrates more than he ever has. Balance the intensity with moments of joy. Make transformational programs real. Gopher for Life program. Monthly educational courses. Monthly date nights where players bring their dates and learn dinner etiquette. Monthly racial education class. Weekly coach development on Thursdays, where coaches speak on any topic to advance their careers. Don't let important things stop when the news cycle moves on. COVID and racism got put in the same bracket. When COVID stopped, racism education stopped everywhere. Not at Minnesota. Keep going. Bring back the fun. After wins, players can't wait to pick the design for the next team shirt. PJ gives them five options, and they get into it. People are losing the fun connection that made elementary school great. A coach's job is to teach and demand. A player's job is to prepare and perform. If you're a coach, you better be teaching things: life, sport, relationships. Elite teams are led by players. Your job is to get as many elite people to the front of the bus as possible. More Learning #226 - Steve Wojciechowski: How to Win Every Day #281 - George Raveling: Wisdom from MLK Jr to Michael Jordan #637 - Tom Ryan: Chosen Suffering: Become Elite in Life & Leadership  

Matt and Eric shake themselves into the stirring mega-franchise of JAMES BOND, with 1963's DR. NO, featuring Sean Connery's first outing as the famed suave British agent.

Edinburgh am frühen Morgen. Feuchte Luft liegt über den Straßen von Fountainbridge, der Geruch von Kohle und nassem Stein hängt zwischen den Häusern. Ein Junge trägt Milchflaschen von Tür zu Tür, kennt jede Gasse, jeden Hinterhof des Viertels. Was er zu diesem Zeitpunkt nicht ahnt: Er wird einmal einer der gefeiertsten Filmstars der Welt – Sean Connery. In dieser Folge von BRITPOD – England at its best sprechen Alexander-Klaus Stecher und Claus Beling über Sean Connery als Spiegel einer schottischen Identität im Wandel. Der Weg führt aus einfachen Verhältnissen auf die Theaterbühnen und schließlich vor die Kameras der BBC. Connery arbeitet hart, formt Körper und Präsenz, spielt Musical, Theater und erste Filmrollen. Als ihm Anfang der 1960er-Jahre die Rolle des James Bond angeboten wird, ist das Projekt ein Wagnis. Autor Ian Fleming zweifelt, Produzenten wollen den schottischen Akzent glätten. Connery bleibt standhaft – und prägt Bond neu: elegant, gefährlich, selbstbewusst. So überzeugend, dass Bond fortan schottische Wurzeln erhält. Doch der Ruhm wird ihm bald zu eng. Connery sucht Distanz zur Ikone und findet sie in Rollen mit Tiefe. Der Name der Rose, The Man Who Would Be King, The Untouchables, Highlander. Figuren, die zweifeln, denken, Verantwortung tragen. Der Oscar folgt, ebenso die Anerkennung als Charakterdarsteller jenseits des Mythos. Parallel wächst sein politisches Engagement. Connery unterstützt die Scottish National Party, investiert Millionen in Bildungsprojekte und setzt sich für kulturelle Selbstbestimmung ein. Schottischsein bedeutet für ihn keine Folklore, sondern Haltung. Ritterwürde, Kilt und Clan-Tartan werden Ausdruck dieser Überzeugung. Der Blick weitet sich auf Schottland selbst. Gemeinsam mit dem jungen Historiker Adam Steele aus Edinburgh geht es um die Frage, was schottische Identität heute ausmacht. Um den Gegensatz zwischen Highlands und Städten, zwischen romantischem Selbstbild und gelebter Realität. Die meisten Schotten leben urban, sprechen Englisch oder Scots, nur wenige Gaelisch. Die Idee vom Highlander prägt das Bild – doch der moderne Schotte ist längst ein anderer. Auch das Wetter gehört dazu. Wind, Regen, kurze Sonnenmomente. Eine Mentalität, die Härte mit Humor nimmt und Stolz daraus zieht, selbst bei zwölf Grad im T-Shirt draußen zu sitzen. Sean Connery passt in dieses Bild. Nicht als Mythos, sondern als Mensch mit Herkunft und Haltung. Was heißt es heute, schottisch zu sein? Wie viel Mythos braucht Identität – und wie viel Wirklichkeit hält sie aus? Und warum wirkt Sean Connerys Haltung bis heute so zeitlos? BRITPOD – England at its best. Quellen: The James Bond Visual Archive Mehr zu Stadführungen in Edinburgh: Adam Steele: adamdavidsteele@hotmail.com WhatsApp: Du kannst Alexander und Claus direkt auf ihre Handys Nachrichten schicken! Welche Ecke Englands sollten die beiden mal besuchen? Zu welchen Themen wünschst Du Dir mehr Folgen? Warst Du schon mal in Great Britain und magst ein paar Fotos mit Claus und Alexander teilen? Probiere es gleich aus: +49 8152 989770 - einfach diese Nummer einspeichern und schon kannst Du BRITPOD per WhatsApp erreichen. BRITPOD – England at its best. Ein ALL EARS ON YOU Original Podcast.

We continue our journey through the James Bond films by diving into The Man With the Golden Gun (1974) — Roger Moore's second outing as 007, featuring Christopher Lee as one of the coolest villains in franchise history.This episode goes everywhere:• Roger Moore vs. Sean Connery debates• Why 1970s movies feel weird• Christopher Lee being the real-life James Bond• The golden gun, the third nipple, and questionable sidekicks• Why this movie is mid… but somehow incredibleIt's not the best Bond movie — but it might be one of the most fun we've covered so far.

You ever watch an old interview and feel your stomach drop? At the time it aired, everyone laughed, everyone clapped, everyone moved on. But years later, knowing what we know now, it hits very different. Well, we want to talk about interviews that have aged like milk—moments that were waved off as jokes, charisma, or just a different era, but now read like warning flares. Sean Connery casually joking about hitting women. Cris Collinsworth bragging on air about chasing underage girls and nobody blinking. Tom Cruise grinning through interviews that feel less charming and now more unsettling. And then there are interviews that go from awkward to outright chilling: game show appearances from Randy Alcala, a serial killer with a smile; interviews with Chris Watts calmly playing the role of concerned husband while hiding literal bodies and skeletons in his proverbial closet. These aren't just cringy clips. They're reminders of how often evil doesn't look evil—it looks confident, funny, successful, and even safe.   Follow Good Fight Ministries on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goodfightministries  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodfightministries  Twitter/X: https://www.twitter.com/goodfightmin  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@goodfightministries  Rumble: https://rumble.com/GoodFightMinistries  Support Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/goodfight  East Coast Men's Retreat 2026 https://tinyurl.com/MensRetreatWinter2026  The Kinsey Syndrome https://www.goodfight.org/product/the-kinsey-syndrome/  Marvel & DC's War on God: Doctor Strange, Aleister Crowley and the Multiverse of Satanism https://tinyurl.com/MarvelDCWar2 

James Bond in a kilt.Louis Armstrong in space.A villain named Blofeld (or “Blowshart”).And somehow… the most James Bond movie ever made.In this episode, we dive headfirst into On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969)—the weirdest, boldest, and most misunderstood Bond film of all time. From George Lazenby replacing Sean Connery, to undercover genealogy, to ski chases, romance montages, fourth-wall breaks, and a very different take on 007, this movie shouldn't work… but absolutely does.We break down:Why this Bond feels decades ahead of its timeHow the franchise survived its first recastThe origins of “rogue Bond”Why this might secretly be the blueprint for modern Bond filmsAnd yes… why this may be the gayest James Bond movie ever madeThis is part movie analysis, part comedy meltdown, and part love letter to a film that almost killed the franchise—and accidentally saved it.

Let's do Sean Connery movies.

This week we're jumping from one big adaptation of British literature to another. It's a movie about a fellowship, but this time, they call it a league. And it's extraordinary!!Joining us for this bonus (!!) is returning champion Stephen Hilger of the very great Into the Aether podcast! We're piecing together one of the strangest movies out there… and still trying to figure out why Sean Connery turned down Gandalf but said yes to Quartermain.Next week it's Ridley Scott's historical epic, KINGDOM OF HEAVEN Join the conversation on our Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx and get more Eye of the Duck on our Patreon show, After Hours https://www.patreon.com/EyeoftheDuckPodReferences:Special FeaturesAssembling the LeagueAttireThe NemomobileMaking Mr. HydeResurrecting VeniceSinking VeniceStarLog #312 Production HistoryStarLog #313 Production HistoryLos Angeles Times on Stephen NorringtonBox Office Reports on Film FailureFilm Faces LawsuitEntertainment Weekly On-Set ReportLeague of Extraordinary Gentlemen Reboot in WorksPrague Reporter Production HistoryX2 Promotes the FilmTV Reboot in WorksStephen Norrington Making The League of Extraordinary GentlemenLight the Fuse Podcast Dan Lausten Interview Part 2Star Chat Stuart Townsend InterviewJason Flemying Needs To Go 10-1Sean Connery Is Done With IdiotsShane West Blackfilm InterviewTheo van de Sande Turns Down LeagueCredits:Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich.This episode was edited by Michael Gaspari.This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich. You can purchase her work at francescavolerich.com/shopThe "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.Assistant programming and digital production by Nik Long.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord.Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In Outland (1981), Sean Connery stars as Marshal William O'Niel, a lawman assigned to a remote mining colony on Jupiter's moon Io. When a series of mysterious deaths uncovers a web of corruption and drug smuggling, O'Niel finds himself isolated and hunted by corporate assassins. Alone against impossible odds, he must uphold justice in a … Continue reading Ep. 08-20: Outland (1981) →

Si tout le monde est persuadé que l'Écossais fut le premier à endosser le smoking de 007 en 1962 dans "James Bond contre Docteur No", il est, en fait, le deuxième, car 8 ans plus tôt un autre acteur avait déjà interprété l'espion au service secret de sa Majesté... Dans "Ah Ouais ?", Florian Gazan répond en une minute chrono à toutes les questions essentielles, existentielles, parfois complètement absurdes, qui vous traversent la tête. Un podcast RTL Originals.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Episode 189 - You Only Live Twice (1967) "I must say, you have a lot of energy for a dead man, Mister Bond." Get ready for the ultimate 1960s spy spectacle! You Only Live Twice (1967) isn't just a movie; it is a massive, colourful adventure that takes Sean Connery's James Bond to the vibrant landscapes of Japan for one of his most ambitious missions ever. From the opening moments, the film radiates a distinct, larger-than-life energy that defined the "blockbuster" era of the franchise. The film is a masterclass in escapism. Bond trades his usual Aston Martin for "Little Nellie," a heavily armed, pocket-sized autogyro that leads to one of the most thrilling and inventive aerial dogfights in cinema history. The action is fast, fun, and filled with the classic 007 swagger that fans adore. However, the true showstopper is the scale of the villainy. We finally see the face of Bond's arch-nemesis, Ernst Stavro Blofeld (complete with the iconic white cat), hiding out in what is arguably the greatest movie set ever built: a massive, hollowed-out volcano rocket base! The climax is pure adrenaline, featuring a literal army of ninjas repelling down into the volcano to stop World War III. With Nancy Sinatra's dreamy, beautiful title track setting the mood and Ken Adam's breathtaking set designs stealing the show, You Only Live Twice is a triumph of imagination. It is campy, explosive, and wildly entertaining—Bond at his absolute biggest and boldest.

Välkommen till "Film till fikat"!Där vi varje vecka diskuterar en ny film vi sett, på ett lättsamt sätt till en fika i glada vänners lag.Säsong 6, avsnitt 28:Dagens film blir idag genomgång av ett franchise...Vi ska ta en första titt på agenten 007 aka James Bond.Idag blir det filmerna med Sean Connery som agenten med rätt att döda!Följ oss på Facebook, InstagramMail: Filmtillfikat@gmail.comhttps://www.patreon.com/FilmTillFikat

1-Week Rental is launching a brand-new spin-off, a monthly podcast hosted by Matt and Wade Hymel going through the James Bond franchise, one movie at a time! Introducing PodJob: A James Bond Podcast.  1-Week Rental returns next week (January 30, 2026) with an episode about Groundhog Day (1993).  Subscribe to PodJob: A James Bond Podcast:  Apple Podcast | https://bit.ly/4jRL2K1  Spotify | https://bit.ly/4a8jM6E  YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@PodJob007    They really had it figured out right away—the look, the sound, the feel of James Bond. Sean Connery just walking through the airport and collecting his luggage is the coolest human being you've ever seen. Bond dusting his attache case with talcum powder and putting a hair between his doors is exhilarating. Quarrel and Honey Rider are all-time great Pals of Bond. Unfortunately, the titular Doctor No, M.D., is kind of a let-down after all the exciting build-up. Still, the first Bond film is one of the all-time best.   Time stamps: 00:02:28 — Our histories with and relationships to the James Bond franchise 00:11:06 — Our favorite eras of James Bond, favorite and least favorite movies 00:17:42 — History segment: Author Ian Fleming; attempts to adapt his novels; the strange saga of Thunderball; Dr. No, the novel 00:29:40 — History segment: Producers Cubby Broccoli and Harry Saltzman partner with United Artists to launch the Bond movie franchise 00:31:15 — History segment: Director Terence Young 00:33:55 — History segment: Sean Connery 00:41:55 — Movie discussion 01:44:56 — Final thoughts and star ratings   Sources:  "Ian Fleming: The Complete Man" by Nicholas Shakespeare | https://amzn.to/49P2GcS "When Harry Met Cubby: The Story of the James Bond Producers" by Robert Sellers | https://amzn.to/4qSit1X "James Bond actor breaks 60-year silence to claim Dr No director sexually assaulted her" by Alex Binley | ITV News (2022) - https://bit.ly/45raP5T   Artwork by Laci Roth. Produced by Matt Stokes. Music by Rural Route Nine.   Listen to 1-Week Rental, Matt's weekly movie podcast with Laci Roth on Apple Podcast (https://bit.ly/45fA9IW) or Spotify (https://bit.ly/3tk7FAr), and watch it on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@1weekrental).   Listen to Wade's music: Dash Rip Rock's new album, A Song In Everyone (https://bit.ly/4q3gdDO) A Song In Everyone on vinyl (https://bit.ly/4r5ds5F) Wade's solo album, Who Said That? (https://bit.ly/3LPUNf3) Lilli Lewis (https://bit.ly/3NylTIj) Incubators (https://bit.ly/3LOeuUv) Rural Route Nine (https://bit.ly/45ny1Ss) 

Your hosts Barry and Julia return for the 6th season of SIMAFC to discuss Russell Mulcahy's "Highlander" (1986). This cult favorite and surprise franchise spawner stars the French Christopher Lambert as a Scottish warrior and Sean Connery as an Egyptian/Spanish mentor. It doesn't make sense and neither does the Dracula-esque story. What works? The awesome tunes of Queen, clanging sword battles and quotable dialogue. We discuss how old Connor McCloud really was when he "died," how many wives he could have had and how even men at 400 years old don't understand women. Follow the show behind the scenes on Instagram @soimarriedafilmcritic.

Sean Connery's James Bond gets absolutely unhinged in You Only Live Twice — and we were not ready for it.In this episode, we revisit one of the most bizarre, chaotic, and “they'd never make this today” Bond films ever made. From infamous Sean Connery quotes, to questionable 60s attitudes, to space butthole ships, ninjas, sumo wrestling, and full-on cultural whiplash, this movie is a wild ride from start to finish.We break down:The most INSANE moments in classic James BondWhy this movie feels like licking a batteryHow 60s Bond fantasy clashes hard with modern audiencesSean Connery's most controversial on-screen momentsWhy You Only Live Twice is still weirdly entertainingIf you love movie podcasts, bad-but-fun films, or chaotic film commentary, this one's for you.

This show is brought to you by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wilde & Harte⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Razors.Use TAILORS20 for a discount at W&H. Join us on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ for as little as a pound week. https://www.patreon.com/c/ThereWillBeMoreBondYou can tip the show with ⁠⁠Buy Me A Coffee⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/therewillbebondYou can sign up to ⁠the Newsletter⁠ for more Bond magic. https://fromtailorswithlove.co.uk/newsletterOn the show todayANYTHING BONDIAN PETE & ROB: Rob talks about booking tickets to GoldenEye as part of the Bond Experience event.I talk about writing a Roger Moore blog. Are we giving China enough grief for COVID?MIN 34&35 of OHMSSWe discuss how hot Virginia North is. Everything else is just parsley on the plate. Bond does a miraculous Batman-esque disappearing act.NEWS We discuss the viral AI video of Sean Connery turning up in Skyfall.PLAYER PROFILE: Kabir Bedi (Gobinda in Octopussy)LISTENER MAILFor listener mail : therewillbebond@gmail.comEpisode #114S2. EP#013

This week, Shat The Movies heads to Prohibition-era Chicago with Brian De Palma's The Untouchables, a glossy crime epic that somehow combines operatic violence, moral absolutism, and one of the most iconic staircases in movie history. Featuring Kevin Costner at his most upright, Sean Connery at his most Oscar-winning, and Robert De Niro going full scarface-with-a-bat, this film has long been considered a prestige gangster classic—but does it still earn its reputation? Gene and Big D break down Ennio Morricone's unforgettable score, De Palma's shameless love of excess, and whether Costner's Eliot Ness is compelling or just aggressively boring. Along the way, they revisit Connery's scene-stealing mentor role, De Niro's cartoonishly menacing Al Capone, and the film's "history-as-vibes" approach to law enforcement. Is The Untouchables a towering crime masterpiece—or just a stylish collection of unforgettable moments stitched together with slow-motion hero worship? Android: https://www.shatpod.com/android Apple/iTunes: https://www.shatpod.com/apple Help Support the Podcast Contact Us: https://www.shatpod.com/contact Commission Movie: https://www.shatpod.com/support Support with Paypal: https://www.shatpod.com/paypal Support With Venmo: https://www.shatpod.com/venmo Shop Merchandise: https://www.shatpod.com/shop Theme Song - Die Hard by Guyz Nite: https://www.facebook.com/guyznite

It had a budget of just $1 million, a lead actor wearing a toupee, and the baddie in the first draft of the script was a monkey. But the first James Bond film, ‘Dr. No', which began shooting in Jamaica on 16th January, 1962, kicked off a phenomenally successful franchise that's still a staple of cinema today. Its star, Sean Connery, had been picked out by producers after his appearance in a Disney production, but was marketed as a former lorry driver with little acting experience. Concerned that Connery lacked the sophistication of Bond's background, director Terence Young took him on a tour of swish casinos, posh members clubs and his Savile Row tailors. In this episode, Arion, Rebecca and Olly explain how Connery came to improvise one of the movie's most iconic moments; explain why Ian Fleming was first dismissive, then delighted by his casting; and trace the origins of the 007 formula that endures through all of Cubby Broccoli's subsequent productions… Further Reading: • The Bond bunch: the failed contenders for coveted role (The Independent, 2006): https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/features/the-bond-bunch-the-failed-contenders-for-coveted-role-423454.html • ‘The Making of DR. NO: A 60th Anniversary Retrospective' (Cinema Scholars, 2022): https://cinemascholars.com/the-making-of-dr-no-a-james-bond-60th-anniversary-retrospective/ • ‘Bond, James Bond' (Eon Productions, 1962): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b15-P12gIf0 We'll be back on Monday - unless you join CLUB RETROSPECTORS, where we give you ad-free listening AND a full-length Sunday episode every week! Plus, weekly bonus content, unlock over 70 bonus bits, and support our independent podcast. Join now via Apple Podcasts or Patreon. Thanks! The Retrospectors are Olly Mann, Rebecca Messina & Arion McNicoll, with Matt Hill. Theme Music: Pass The Peas. Announcer: Bob Ravelli. Graphic Design: Terry Saunders. Edit Producer: Ollie Peart Copyright: Rethink Audio / Olly Mann 2026 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick sits down with podcast host David Stern from Eckhartz Press for a nostalgic, laugh-filled conversation about growing up with Saturday Night Live and how the show shaped his sense of humor and creative path. David shares memories from his teenage years glued to the TV, the cast members who left the biggest impression, and why SNL still holds a special place for him decades later. The discussion turns into a countdown of his all-time favorite sketches, including the absurd Royal Deluxe II commercial, the classic Superhero Party sketch with Bill Murray as Superman and John Belushi as the Hulk, and an essential stop at Celebrity Jeopardy featuring Darrell Hammond as Sean Connery and Norm Macdonald as Burt Reynolds, also known as Turd Ferguson. It's an easy, funny exchange between Radio Misfits cohorts that celebrates SNL history, unforgettable performers, and the sketches that still land years later. [Ep 158]

After the wonderful surprise that was OHMSS last week, SURELY tonight's 007 film will be just as good! Right? ...Sean Connery is back!!! DUH DUH DUH DUHHHHHHHH

The category is 1990s SNL and the answer is "this comedian was an SNL mainstay, a huge movie star, and an internet comedy pioneer -- plus he played a mean cowbell." Of course the question is "Who is Will Ferrell" -- this week's legend. Thank goodness that Will Ferrell was bored at the prospect of being a sportscaster and hooked up with the Groundlings improv troupe. When Lorne Michaels came looking for players to rebuild the SNL cast back in the late 1980s, Will was ready. Through great character work, sharp impersonations, and just plain silliness Will became one of the most beloved cast members in SNL history and he rode that popularity to a decade of comedy movie hits. Along the way he helped found Funny or Die, a pioneering comedy website. No word if he ever one-upped Sean Connery during a round of Celebrity Jeopardy. As always find extra clips below and thanks for sharing our shows! Want more Will Ferrell? Can't do a Will Ferrell episode without his most famous SNL sketch -- grab your cowbell and play along. https://youtu.be/cVsQLlk-T0s?si=6PcKygaU9TXf2FGg On SNL when the Jeopardy! theme music played you knew it was time for Celebrity Jeopardy -- and a battle of words was sure to ensue between Will's Alex Trebek and Darrell Hammond's Sean Connery (among others). https://youtu.be/bEghu90QJH4?si=6OsaWEEYzeCfi4RB Will and his writing partner Adam McKay were co-founders of Funny or Die, a website where viewers can vote for their favorite clips. This clip, featuring Will bickering with a 2 year old landlord was an early classic on the site. https://youtu.be/SIdxVR_7ikg?si=Ewrtb5BsEU0Snh42 Anchorman was a wicked take on the glory days of tv news anchors. One bit was how Will's character was tied to the teleprompter and would read ANYTHING. Might want to turn the speaker down on this if you are at work! https://youtu.be/NMXRxNbPvGI?si=Dho1A-YplaNdrDMu

Outland (1981) synopsis: “A federal marshal newly stationed at a mining colony on the Jupiter moon of Io notices a series of unusual deaths. Against the advice of everyone, he digs deeper to find the cause, and finds himself marked for death.”Starring: Sean Connery, Frances Sternhagen, James B. Sikking, and Peter BoyleDirector: Peter HyamsOn this bonus episode of Podcasting After Dark, Corey flies solo and reviews Outland starring Sean Connery! If you've never seen this movie before, it's basically a crime thriller in the Alien universe. And that should be all you need to know to watch it…but also check out this review lolLeave a comment on Spotify and let us know what you thought of this bonus mini-review!— SUPPORT PODCASTING AFTER DARK —PATREON - Two extra shows a month including Wrap-Up After Dark and The Carpenter Factor, plus other exclusive content!MERCH STORE - We have a fully dedicated merch store at TeePublic with multiple designs and products!INSTAGRAM / FACEBOOK / LETTERBOXD - Follow us on social media for updates and announcements!This podcast is part of the BFOP Network

We are getting towards the end of DePalma December with one more episode left to go after this one. Today the Vern's guest is Justin Ballard of Parents' Night In and he chose the blockbuster feature, The Untouchables. Starring Kevin Costner, Sean Connery, Robert DeNiro and more. With a script by David Mamet and directed by Brian DePalma. This crime story about Elliot Ness and his team's search for Al Capone was a huge hit but how does it hold up today. Listen now to find out.Ad SpotThe Podcast That Wouldn't Die

We review Meteor (1979) on movie podcast The Collector's Cut. Meteor is directed Ronald Neame and stars Sean Connery, Natalie Wood, Karl Malden, Brian Keith patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mildfuzztv twitter: https://twitter.com/ScreamsMidnight all links: https://linktr.ee/mildfuzz Audio version: https://the-collectors-cut.pinecast.co/

Send us a text2026 is the Year of the Fire Horse - What's that mean?Let's break it down. First, the year of the horse is known for bringing with it the energy of independence, charisma, and basically getting LOTS done! Think drive and dynamism. This year also marks one of intense innovation, bold action and strong leadership potential.Now, the fire element that is a part of this 43rd combination of the 60-year Chinese sexagenary cycle? First, what does your gut say Fire will add? Fire is associated with passion, vitality, and creativity. As an element, it intensifies the natural traits of the Horse. Is that what you got? I had some of that right, but not all.Together then, fire and horse can mean this will be a year of extraordinary drive and dynamism. It might be a period of intense innovation, bold action and strong leadership potential (and we aren't necessarily talking politics by the way). The fire horse can be a sign of extremes, meaning events can occur with spectacular good or bad luck, we will rarely see the in-between bits. Could this signal the death gasp of the old dualistic nature on Earth? I don't know. I do know that the wood snake last year held the energy of itchiness, a bursting out of our old skins, like right before a snake sheds that old skin and comes into its new one. The end of 2025 had that teeth gnashing, low belly ache of knowing something is coming, but not knowing what. The Fire Horse is a sure sign something new is here. Whew. What it is? Well, I don't know, but whatever it is, we are stronger than we thought we were at the start of 2025, and that strength ensures we will make certain our communities, our patch of earth and we are okay with the new whatever.Famous Horses of HistoryBecause they are bold, horses tend to be journalists, politicians, and comedians. Here are a few famous horses; Gordon Ramsey, Lou Reed, Harrison Ford, Sean Connery, Neil Armstrong, and Barbra StreisandIn general, those born in the Year of the Horse are hardworking, thorough, helpful, generous, and determined. Their secret friends are sheep. Their allies are tigers and dogs, from the Chinese Zodiac.Ona Christie Martin, our special guest, and all of the links to her work! I don't accept sponsors and paid advertisers. I choose people, podcasts and authors I believe in to highlight in the ad segment. That's why I've been shining a spotlight on Derek Condit at Mystical Wares. He is both talented and generous with those gifts. Please give his books a look on the Mystical Wares website.Curious Cat Crew on Socials:Curious Cat on Twitter (X)Curious Cat on InstagramCurious Cat on TikTokArt Director, Nora, has a handmade, ethically-sourced jewelry company!

“You're the man now, dawg!” Finding Forrester gave us Sean Connery's penultimate role — and one of the most quoted (and memed) lines of the early 2000s. We revisit this feel-good mentor drama about a reclusive writer and a gifted teen, and ask: is there a great movie buried beneath the clichés? From its Good Will Hunting echoes to Connery's quiet gravitas, we dig into why this film connected with audience, and why it still feels a little forgotten.___Please consider joining our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wwibofficialYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@whywasntitbetterLetterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/wwibpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wwib_officialX: https://x.com/WWIBpodcastSubscribe! Rate! Review! Tell a friend!

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and copasetic impending yearly calendar renewals. Today Matt & Todd are joined by 00‑fanboy Mike to discuss yet another holiday classic (Hello Lifetime, get on this): 1995's GoldenEye.Directed by: Martin Campbell (also director of Casino Royale (2006))Starring:Pierce Brosnan as “Agent 007” Bond, James BondWhit Bissell Award Winner: Sean Bean as Alec TrevelyanIzabella Scorupco as Natalya Simonova(Retroactive Whit Bissell Winner:) Famke Janssen as Xenia OnatoppJoe Don Baker as Jake WadeJudi Dench as MWhit Bissell Award Winner: Alan Cumming as Boris GrishenkoWhit Bissell Award Winner: Robbie Coltrane as ZhukovskyWhit Bissell Award Winner: Minnie Driver as the woman singing "Stand by your Man" in Robbie Coltrane's sceneGoldenEye is an explosive spy thriller and widely regarded as one of the strongest Bond films; especially among those not starring Sean Connery or Roger Moore. The action kicks off immediately with a thrilling opening sequence, barrels through an all‑timer tank chase, and ends in a cataclysmic finale that keeps you locked in from start to finish.This Bond is a bit more dialed‑back than the 60s‑era madness you might associate with the Austin Powers parodies, but what it lacks in “traditional Bond‑ness” it makes up for with a sharp, modern spy thriller sensibility that is still sprinkled with just enough Bond‑flavored absurdity. That includes the usual questionable physics and, of course, whatever murder‑sex‑wrestling hybrid defines Xenia Onatopp's particular combat style. She'd make an interesting kumite participant.(Todd here: In retrospect, I should have given Famke Janssen the Whit Bissell Award for the same reasons Alan Cumming earned his. She's playing a strange, thankless, borderline cartoon character. Onattop is more caricature than role you can “live in”—but she delivers a perfectly unhinged performance and goes all-in on some objectively strange stuff (even for a Bond film) worth recognition. So, with the power vested in me, I'm giving her co‑credit.)While GoldenEye may not top many lists of “Christmas movies,” we think this is the perfect time of year to revisit it.

Welcome back to The Movie Draft House! It's our last episode of the year and the last film that we're doing under the "one degree of separation" theme that we've had all year long. To celebrate, we reviewed the 1996 action-banger "The Rock" directed by Michael Bay and starring Sean Connery and Nicolas Cage. Tune in to find out what we thought of this one...Oh yea, we're recapping our Top 5 Top and Bottom films from the year that we've reviewed. Double oh yea, we're also drafting films for January 2026...tune in!Follow the podcast across all social media!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

PGA Tour veteran Jay Delsing is a nationally syndicated host of Golf with Jay Delsing, a member of the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame, and author of You Wouldn't Believe Me If I Told You: An Unforgettable Memoir of Golf, Grit, and a Blue-Collar Kid on the PGA Tour. From a modest, sports-obsessed upbringing in St. Louis to earning his PGA Tour card and building a hospitality business around pro-ams, Jay brings rare behind-the-scenes stories and practical wisdom on relationships, mindset, and money.​ On this episode we talk about: How a blue-collar kid from St. Louis earned a scholarship to UCLA and eventually a PGA Tour card Why caddying as a teenager became Jay's masterclass in soft skills, networking, and dealing with high achievers Wild stories from the course with Sean Connery, George Lucas, Steven Spielberg, Arnold Palmer, and Jack Nicklaus How Jay turned pro-am rounds into a multi-decade hospitality and entertainment business using simple follow-up tactics The mindset, gratitude practices, and “soft skills” he believes will separate winners in the next generation of business Top 3 Takeaways Deep competence in anything (golf, guitar, business, whatever) combined with soft skills and respect will open doors you can't predict. Small, “old school” touches like handwritten notes, genuine gratitude, and being great at the bottom rung of the ladder still massively differentiate you. You get more of whatever you focus on—shifting from excuses and victimhood to ownership and opportunity is a non‑negotiable money and life skill. Notable Quotes “You get what you think the most about.” “Write handwritten notes to people. Nobody does that now—and that's exactly why it works.” “You don't have to be good at golf, just don't be an ass. People do business with people they enjoy being around.” Connect with Jay Delsing: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jay-delsing-83142914​ Twitter/X: https://x.com/JayDelsing​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaydelsinggolf​ Other: https://jaydelsinggolf.com​ ✖️✖️✖️✖️

durée : 00:02:42 - Le Masque et la Plume - par : Jérôme Garcin - Le Masque et la Plume fête ses 70 ans ! On se plonge dans les archives avec ce matin le point de vue du critique Jean-Louis Bory sur "Opération Tonerre", un James Bond avec Sean Connery (1965) et "La Guerre des étoiles" de George Lucas (1977). Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les autres épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France.

This week, pour yourself something strong and cue up the underwater jet packs—we're celebrating 60 years of Thunderball.In this episode of Drinks and a Movie, we dive back into the 1965 Bond spectacle to see how it holds up six decades later, from its lavish action set pieces to its larger-than-life villainy and unmistakable Sean Connery swagger. But the martini isn't just shaken—we crack open the pages too. Along the way, we compare the film to Ian Fleming's Thunderball novel, breaking down what the movie keeps, what it changes, and whether the story works better on the page or on the screen.To keep things properly cinematic, we're also tasting and reviewing all three new Hardin's Creek Warehouse Series bourbons, exploring how each expression differs and which one deserves a spot on your shelf for your next Bond marathon.It's classic Bond, thoughtful comparisons, and serious bourbon talk—because some anniversaries deserve both a rewatch and a refill.

Flashdance leading man Michael Nouri sits down with Steve Kmetko for a wide-ranging, funny, and unexpectedly emotional conversation about his decades in Hollywood — from Goodbye, Columbus and Flashdance to Broadway, Victor/Victoria, Yellowstone, and beyond. Michael looks back on the night the acting bug bit him in a high school Gilbert & Sullivan production, his early stage days with legends like Julie Harris, and bombing his very first movie line opposite Ali MacGraw in Goodbye, Columbus. He talks about trying to dodge the Vietnam draft, enlisting, and then being honorably discharged because the Army literally couldn't find boots big enough for his size-16 feet. Of course, he dives into Flashdance: the terrible reviews, the electric audience reaction, that rare standing ovation in Westwood, working with director Adrian Lyne, producers Simpson & Bruckheimer, and co-star Jennifer Beals (plus their canine scene partner, Grunt). He explains how the massive success of the film didn't translate into the career momentum he'd hoped for, the movie with William Friedkin that fell apart, and how he ended up in Bay City Blues alongside a then-unknown Sharon Stone instead. Michael also shares powerful stories from touring South Pacific right after 9/11 — including emotional nightly renditions of “God Bless America” with audiences arm-in-arm — and the chance encounter with Blake Edwards that led to him starring opposite Julie Andrews in Victor/Victoria, complete with a custom song by Henry Mancini. He reflects on aging in Hollywood, evolving from leading man to dads, granddads, and senators, still auditioning for filmmakers like Bradley Cooper, and staying grateful that the phone keeps ringing. Along the way, he remembers working with Sean Connery, F. Murray Abraham, Glenn Close, Naomi Watts, Kelly Reilly, and even Anna Nicole Smith, plus the life lesson he learned the hard way trying to approach Luciano Pavarotti backstage. He also opens up about political anxiety, the emotional toll of the news cycle, the importance of community, and why he now protects his peace by switching from cable news to TCM. And yes, we meet Charlie, his “heart on four legs,” and hear how daily meditation keeps him grounded after more than five decades in the business. If you love Flashdance, classic Hollywood stories, Broadway memories, and honest talk about surviving and adapting in this business, this episode is a gem. Show Credits Host/Producer: Steve Kmetko All things technical: Justin Zangerle Executive Producer: Jim Lichtenstein Music by: Brian Sanyshyn Transcription:  Mushtaq Hussain   https://stillherehollywood.com http://patreon.com/stillherehollywood Suggest Guests at: stillherehollywood@gmail.com Advertise on Still Here Hollywood: jim@stillherenetwork.com Publicist: Maggie Perlich: maggie@numbertwelvemarketing.com   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On Episode 143 of The Film ‘89 Podcast it's that time of year again. Towards the end of every year since 2022, Film ‘89 has celebrated the 60th anniversary of a James Bond film. In 2022 we started with Dr. No, in 2023 we covered From Russia With Love and last year we covered Goldfinger. Now Skye and one of the greatest film poster artists working in the business today, Tony Stella, return to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the fourth James Bond film, Thunderball, which had its world premiere in Tokyo, Japan on December 9th 1965. Thunderball came out at the very peak of Bondmania. Sean Connery was approaching mega star status and the books and films were as popular as they would ever be. Made on a budget that was more than the combined budgets of the previous three films, Thunderball was a hugely ambitious film with complex underwater action sequences the likes of which audiences had never seen before and it would go on to become the most successful Bond film ever, and based on ticket sales alone, it still is. So get on your wetsuit, pick up your spear-gun and join Skye and Tony as they take the deep dive on what they feel is one of the most underrated of all James Bond films.

12-15-2025. "HO! HO! HOLLYWOOD: SANTA CLAUSE IN CLASSIC CINEMA" (118) Long before special effects, CGI snowstorms, and big-budget holiday franchises, it fell to a small but memorable group of performers to embody the warmth, wonder, and whimsy of old St. Nick. Ever wonder about the actors who were called upon to portray Santa Claus in film and TV? These classic Santas weren't just men in red suits — they were character actors, vaudevillians, radio veterans, and Hollywood workhorses who brought their own unique spark to the role, shaping how generations of moviegoers came to imagine Father Christmas. From the twinkle-eyed charmers to the unexpectedly gruff curmudgeons, from the iconic to the nearly forgotten, we're unwrapping the stories behind the earliest portrayals that turned Santa into a cinematic tradition. So settle in with a mug of something warm, hang your stocking, and join us as we explore the jolly, joyful, and sometimes surprisingly complex history of Hollywood's first Santas. SHOW NOTES:  Sources: Wikipedia.com; TCM.com; IBDB.com; IMDBPro.com; Movies Mentioned: Ivanhoe (1913); Scrooge (1913); Santa Claus (1912), starring Leedham Bantok; 20th Century Fox Hour: Miracle on 34th Street (1955); starring Teresa Wright, Joseph Cotten, & Thomas Mitchell; Shadow of a Doubt (1943), starring Joseph Cotten & Teresa Wright;  Stagecoach (1939), starring John Wayne, Claire Trevor, & Thomas Mitchell; It's a Wonderful Life (1946), starring James Stewart, Donna Reed, & Thomas Mitchell; Gone With The Wind (1939), starring Vivien Leigh & Clark Gable; Theodora Goes Wild (1936), starring Irene Dunne; Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939), starring James Stewart & Jean Arthur; Our Town (1940), starring Martha Scott & Henry Fonda; High Noon (1952), starring Gary Cooper & Grace Kelly; Wild Flowers (1943), starring José Elias Moreno; Santa Claus (1959), starring José Elias Moreno; Santa Claus Conquers the Martians (1964), staring John Call; Fearless Fagan (1952), staring Janet Leigh & Keenan Wynn;  Boots Malone (also 1952), starring William Holden Don't Bother to Knock (1952), starring Marilyn Monroe & Richard Widmark; The Long, Long Trailer (1954), starring Lucille Ball & Desi Arnaz; The Anderson Tapes (1971), starring Sean Connery & Dyan Cannon; --------------------------------- http://www.airwavemedia.com Please contact sales@advertisecast.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Compliments of the season to you from the At The Flicks crew. If you are like us, then you will be watching at least one James Bond film this Christmas.  Goldfinger, You Only Live Twice and Live And Let Die are choices very popular with this team.  All classics. However, with James Bond somewhat cold at present and Amazon seemingly muddling through with the franchise, we have to ask the question – is the age of James Bond as we know it, over? And that is the subject of the At The Flicks Christmas lecture for this year.  It's a weighty subject, so we have to call on an expert to help address this question.  Bond fan Niall Browne from Movies In Focus joins Jeff and Graham to discuss how did we get here and Amazon's current handling of the James Bond legacy (clue, it's not off to a good start). Of course, a screenwriter and director have been allocated to a new Bond project.  We talk about both and assess if they are the right people for the job or is Amazon “front loading” with talent over ideas? Being life long James Bond aficionados, we also offer some advice on what could or should be next for the superspy – that is, we talk about what we would like to see. Also, we consider the right attributes for the next actor to play James Bond, and of course, like everyone else, we throw in some names. Some of which may be controversial. So, before you settle down with your Christmas Pud (British reference there) to watch Sean Connery, George Lazenby, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton, Pierce Brosnan or Daniel Craig, why not give us a listen? And if you have ideas about Bond which are not being talked about, please let us know for a possible future follow up show as I am sure the James Bond story is going to change a lot during 2026. Until then, have a great Christmas. We will be back at year's end to share our top films of the year with you. Links Goldfinger Trailer

THIS WEEK: Meteor (1979) and Outland (1981)We were short on time this week, so we turned to Steve's list of drunken half-formed ideas. Hence we're discussing two Sean Connery that vaguely deal with outer space. Does one of them take place entirely in mundane offices right here on planet Earth? You bet.Donate to Palestinian Medical Aid Support Optimism Vaccine on Patreon

Terence Young's 1963 sophomore installment in the James Bond franchise, FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE, is our feature presentation this week! We discuss key lore beginnings with S.P.E.C.T.R.E, the director's dislike of Daniela Bianchi's legs, Sean Connery, the helicopter crash that nearly brought David Lean onto the film, and more! We also pick our Top 7 Russian-Related Movies in this week's Silver Screen 7!  Join our Patreon ($2.99/month) here linktr.ee/brokenvcr to watch the episodes LIVE in video form day/weeks early. Find us on Instagram @thebrokenvcr and follow us on LetterBoxd! Become a regular here at THE BROKEN VCR!

Agradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! Aquesta setmana a videoclubers parlem de la pel·lícula de Star Trek que no esperàveu que ho féssim: Star Trek V: The Final Frontier. Us expliquem com William Shatner va arribar a la cadira de director, com aquest film va marcar el final d'una època amb la marxa del productor Harve Bennett, i el paper del guionista David Loughery. Ens endinsem en el càsting i el perquè Sean Connery no va poder interpretar Sybok, així com en totes les complicacions que van afectar el rodatge, agreujat per una greu falta de pressupost. No hi faltarà l'anàlisi de les escenes més destacades i polèmiques, com la mítica seqüència de la foguera. I tancarem repassant els projectes alternatius que es van valorar abans d'apostar per una sisena pel·lícula, la darrera del repartiment original. Disposats a cercar Déu, us acompanyen l'Ignasi Arbat i en Sergi Toboso. Llarga i pròspera vida! Web: https://www.ningunoesperfecte.cat Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ningunoesperfecteEscucha este episodio completo y accede a todo el contenido exclusivo de Podcast Ningú no és perfecte. Descubre antes que nadie los nuevos episodios, y participa en la comunidad exclusiva de oyentes en https://go.ivoox.com/sq/12928

We've always been nervous passengers. Jay and Carmelita Valdez-McKoy review Thunderball (1965). It's the 60th anniversary of Sean Connery's fourth turn as 007. No other Bond movie comes with such a twisted back story to how it was written and what it took to get it made. It would shape the franchise for decades to come. Thunderball became one of the most successful movies of the franchise. How well does it hold up six decades later? Listen to find out what our hosts think.

Today we learn there can indeed be more than one in Highlander II: The Quickening. We unpack the films insane sci-fi backstory and O-Zone dome, the new rules of combat for these immortal aliens, and Sean Connery's Ramirez as the Jar-Jar Binks of this bonkers sequel.   Synopsis: In the future, Highlander Connor MacLeod must prevent the destruction of Earth under an anti-ozone shield. Starring: Christopher Lambert, Sean Connery, Virginia Madsen, Michael Ironside Directed by Russel Mulcahy Youtube: https://youtu.be/bxbKZr9X8Fo Check out Nick's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CandidGCSE Help us make our first feature length Messed Up Movie: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/mr-creamjean-s-hidey-hole-horror-comedy-movie#/ Support the show on the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/messedupmoviespod Watch our newest short film Sugar Tits Now! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sz7leFqqo4g

Franchise Addicts dives into Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade — the Spielberg classic that brought Indy back to his roots, reunited him with his father, and delivered one of the most beloved adventure films ever made.In this episode, Luke, Chris, super fan Peter, and returning guest Andres break down the film scene by scene: the prologue, River Phoenix's intro, the Venice chase, the Brotherhood of the Cruciform Sword, the tank sequence, the Grail trials, and everything in between.We cover: Why Last Crusade works as a course-correction to Temple of Doom The dynamic between Harrison Ford and Sean Connery (and the improv that shaped it) Behind-the-scenes stories you haven't heard on other pods Spielberg and Lucas' debates about tone, pacing, and the Grail mythology Why this might be the funniest (and most emotional) Indy film Our rankings so far in the franchiseIf you love Indiana Jones, Spielberg deep dives, or adventure-movie filmmaking, this episode is for you.Watch the full episode, drop your favorite Last Crusade moment in the comments, and don't forget to subscribe — we're on our road to 100. Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Full Video Episodes + Shorts on YouTubeFollow Franchise Addicts everywhere:X: @franaddictsInstagram: FranchiseAddictsPodcastTikTok: @franchiseaddictsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkQnswLyXMRujJOYCtHuagQ#IndianaJones #LastCrusade

Welcome to another episode of Death Don't Do Fiction, the AIPT Movies podcast! The podcast about the enduring legacy of our favorite movies! It's November, so that means it's time for our “Xenovember” series, where we cover movies from another world! In this week's episode, Alex, Tim, and guest Chrissy Kurpeski discuss one of cinema's most infamous sequels, 1991's Highlander II: The Quickening!Competitive bullet wound counting! Corporate greed! Ozone layer fears of the 90s! Excessive use of a dam in Argentina! Giant fans! Set in the exotic future of 2024! Bald men speaking telekinetically maybe! A train decapitation! A dummy being tossed out of a window! Unexpected punishment for wanting to smoke! Sudden bagpipes! A Pretty Woman-style tailoring montage! Plentiful bone cracking sound effects! Music from the band Queen! Amazing scene transitions! An incredibly destructive Quickening! An iconic walking-out-of-flames shot! Reckless train driving! A violent board meeting! Unnecessary mistreatment of a cab driver! Public oxygen machines! A psychic cook! A terrifying airline safety video! Fantastic steampunky-future designs and sets, with fun, although-dated special effects! A cast that includes Christopher Lambert doing a creepy old man voice, an underused Virginia Madsen, Dr. Cox from Scrubs, Sean Connery either having a blast or making a fool out of himself, and Michael Ironside playing a character so over the top evil that he's named after a sword! Director Russell Mulcahy going all out for better or worse! All that and more in this sequel that takes more big swings than the ending of Signs and was such a dramatic departure from the original film that they released a new version of the movie in an attempt to make people forget the theatrical cut ever existed! Are they aliens or ancient humans? We may never know!In addition, Chrissy shares her spoiler-free thoughts on In the Mouth of Madness, Alex does the same for the 2025 I Know What You Did Last Summer requel, Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein, and Edgar Wright's The Running Man. Also, Tim and Alex went to see Predator: Badlands!You can find Death Don't Do Fiction on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. As always, if you enjoy the podcast, be sure to leave us a positive rating, subscribe to the show, and tell your friends!The Death Don't Do Fiction podcast brings you the latest in movie news, reviews, and more! Hosted by supposed “industry vets,” Alex Harris and Tim Gardiner, the show gives you a peek behind the scenes from two filmmakers with oddly nonexistent filmographies. You can find Alex on Twitter, Bluesky, or Letterboxd @actionharris. This episode's guest, Chrissy Kurpeski, can be found on Instagram @absolutelyicebox or Letterboxd @farthouseflix. Tim can't be found on social media because he doesn't exist. If you have any questions or suggestions for the Death Don't Do Fiction crew, they can be reached at aiptmoviespod@gmail.com, or you can find them on Twitter or Instagram @aiptmoviespod.Theme song is “We Got it Goin On” by Cobra Man.

Week-old news from weak old Jews, Andy does a whole lotta Zeppelin, Sean Connery goes downtown, Andy gets bored of wealth, listener questions, and much more Spiraling.

Randy thought it would make his Sean Connery better by gargling hot rocks.  

Colin finds himself standing alone in defense of Outland (1981), a sci-fi riff on High Noon that stars Sean Connery as a marshal at a mining outpost on one of Jupiter's moons, fighting drugs and corruption on sets that feel borrowed from Alien. Listen as we talk space madness, exploding heads, slow children, and autoerotic asphyxiation on this week's exciting show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As captivating as actress Lana Turner was on screen, her personal life off screen was more dramatic than any movie could hope to be. Her father, turning up dead over a poker pot. Her co-star, Sean Connery, throwing down with pre-Bond panache when her boyfriend threatened to beat her up. And that same boyfriend, Johnny Stompanato, winding up dead in her Hollywood home after another of their infamous arguments. This episode contains themes that may be disturbing to some listeners, including domestic violence and child sexual assault. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices