The Bond Experience

It's the little things that bother us as Bond fans, but when it comes to Bond adverts and marketing, there is one aspect that always makes me scratch my head.  Give a listen.....

A holiday weekend is upon us and many of us will be spending time with family.  In this podcast I ponder a simple question- How does your family react to your James Bond passion?  Hear my thoughts on the subject and my own experiences.

How do I pick out the clothing I wear to work?  Have a listen to find out!

Planning and organization is great, but not living in the moment can create Bond levels of anxiety.  But being confident and Bond-sure may be as easy as acknowledging this is a constant battle...!

What to expect this year?  Setting expectations in a celebratory year is tough, but in this podcast I discuss my thoughts on the attitude as we march forward to James Bond Day.

Answering a question I get a LOT, how can we live Bond on a budget?  The answer may surprise you!

What do I mean when I say that Bond acts as escapism for us?  It may not be what you think!

We are in the celebratory year of the franchise, so I answer a question I get all the time...how are we going to celebrate?

How do we consume and create all the Bond content?  It aint easy but it is possible...

A discussion of keeping things in perspective when strolling through the "beauty" of Instagram....

Passion for Bond waxes and wanes....

My thoughts regarding the 60th Anniversary on my commute into work!  Sound is not perfect...bit tinny.  Sorry.

Calvin and I are back to "debate" the finer points of NO TIME TO DIE.  What do we love about the film, what do we not like about the film, and what do we disagree on?   And has the film or certain parts become better over time?  Grab a drink or two, get comfortable as we attempt to make the world a bit "tidier".....

WARNING!  This is my review of NO TIME TO DIE which is filled with SPOILERS.  In this video I discuss the plot, actors, direction, music, stunts/action, and my reaction to everything in between.  So pour yourself a drink, sit back, and enjoy the ride!

Join us as we discuss Ian Fleming's On Her Majesty's Secret Service as a part of #flemingreadingchallenge​​ !  Grab a hot drink and a warm blanket as we chat, in Book Club style, about our opinions on the plot, prose, and influence this book has on the franchise and on all of us.  Special guests join me in exploring the details but YOU are the secret formula by being able to jump INTO th...

FINAL No Time To Die TRAILER REACTIONS! HAPPY HOUR Discussion The FINAL US and INTERNATIONAL Trailers dropped for No Time To Die and they are exciting ones!  So, let's throw an impromptu Happy Hour to discuss!

Calvin Dyson, Phil Nobile Jr., and Bill Koenig join me in a walk down memory lane as we ponder the question of how NOSTALGIA effects our love of the James Bond series.  WHY does our past experience with 007 so heavily influence our present and future appreciation of what the franchise serves up to us?  Come explore with us as we take this journey back in time, and then INTO THE FUTURE of...

What does it mean to be a Blunt Instrument?  The Blunt Instruments Podcast aims to find out, as they set out on a journey to discuss Bond lifestyle, the Bond franchise, and the Bond Community...these three gentlemen skate along the fine line of entertaining vs. offending as we ask the question, "Is this too much for a blunt instrument to understand..?"

Which outfits from No Time To Die do we like so much that we want to KEEP them, and which ones aren't our cup of tea and thus make the KILL list?  Join Luke Taggart (from Bond's Apartment) and I as we discuss, debate, and play the game KEEP or KILL with the many Bond styles in the movie....!

Do you need a NO excuse plan, that will get you results, while creating a life-long health focus?  Getting in the best BOND shape of your life is not only about which exercises you do. Believe it or not it's about setting goals BEYOND the ascetics of LOOKING like James Bond!  Join Sean Lerwill, fitness and health expert,  as we walk through tips, advice, and techniques to embrace th...

Just in time for the 40th Anniversary of For Your Eyes Only, Calvin Dyson and I go head to head debating the HIGHS and the LOWS of the film.  We cover plot, song, soundtrack, Fleming connection, Roger Moore, bad guys, henchmen, Bond Girls, locations, style, age differences, tone, look, Q, and much much more!  I am the DEFENDER and Calvin is the CHALLENGER in this knock down, "push someon...

Jon Auty and I discuss his new book that is a true celebration of the stunts and stunt people that thrill us in the Bond franchise.  The amazing moments created through stunts have put us on the edge of our seats and taken our breath away with exciting action sequence and breathtaking situations.  Jon's  background as a stunt historian, co-host of the podcast The Stunt Pod and autho...

Defending Quantum of Solace or "Take the shot...make it count..." We discuss, with the gents from FilmSpeak, an exploration of Why Quantum of Solace is a Perfect James Bond Movie!  Yes, despite the overwhelming negative regard of the film, Griffin and Brody have taken what I have been unable to do in words and have showed how QoS is underrated and deserves its time in the spotlight!  We...

IF you connect to James Bond's Style (and let's face it, if you are HERE then I assume you do) you will LOVE this book.  Not like...LOVE.  Four years in the making , this unique story through the sartorial journey of James Bond is not only informative but it's also FUN!  In this podcast we discuss with the two authors, Peter Brooker and Matt Spaiser, why From Tailors With Love is no...

James Bond without ACTION is not James Bond, so in this video I explore some of the most famous Bond action scenes with the help of Dr. Lisa Funnell and Jon Auty, two action experts!  We analyze, discuss, and conclude some intriguing aspects of the franchise.