The Spy-Fi Guys

The Spy-Fi Guys kick off their Rerun Summer event with "James Bond Jr," the 1991 cartoon starring the suave superspy's "nephew" and his entourage of wacky friends. This episode includes "The Beginning" and "The Eiffel Missile." You can find the Spy-Fi Guys at the following social media links: https://www.facebook.com/thespyfiguys/ https://twitter.com/thespyfiguys

The final installament of the D-Day anniversay series, Colin Firth stars in the 2021 not-quite-Netflix original movie "Operation Mincemeat." The film depicts the twists and turns involved in tricking the Nazis into believing an Allied invasion of Sicily was actually Greece. Plus, a love triangle! You can find the Spy-Fi Guys at the following social media links: https://www.facebook.com/thespyfiguy...

This week, we have a plethora of Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One related content! We have an interview with the leading Tom Cruise impressionist in the world, Evan Ferrante, news from Hayley Atwell's appearance at Awesome Con, and finally a breakdown and analysis of the new Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One with returning guest star Jay! You can find the Spy-Fi Guys at th...

The 78th anniversay of D-Day commemoration continues with 1962's "The Longest Day," starring beloved actors Jeffrey Hunter, John Wayne, and Sean Connery, among many others. This movie chronicles the D-Day invasion itself; it was produced by one of the producers of "Tora! Tora! Tora!" and touches on many of the same themes. Guest starring ZJ. You can find the Spy-Fi Guys at the following social med...

After last week's "A Call to Spy" the Spy-Fi Guys discuss stories from Sarah Rose's book "D-Day Girls, The Spies Who Armed the Resistance, Sabotaged the Nazis, and Helped Win World War II." Subjects of the podcast include Andree Borrell, Odette Samson, and Yvonne Rudellat.  You can find the Spy-Fi Guys at the following social media links: https://www.facebook.com/thespyfiguys/ https://twitter.com/...

Castle's Stana Kanic stars in "A Call To Spy," a fictionalized depiction of three women spies in the lead up to D-Day. Women just like the stars of this movie risked and sometimes lost their lives in the preparation for the invasion as they organized resistance cells and gathered intelligence for the Allied forces. This is part one of a multiple episode D-Day commemoration to mark the 78th anniver...

The Spy-Fi Guys return to Christian and guest star Jay's childhood (or maybe more like teenagerhood?) with "Mission: Impossible III" or "M:I:III," the third installment in the widely respected and Tom Cruise-led Mission Impossible franchise. Philip Seymour Hoffman kidnaps Ethan Hunt's wife and forces him to go rogue for only the second time in the series.  You can find the Spy-Fi Guys at the follo...

Liam Neeson uses his particular set of skills to launch his second career as an action hero in the 2008 classic "Taken," also starring Maggie Grace and Famke Jennsen. The Spy-Fi Guys are joined by Taken superfan Matt from Tuesday Night Gaming, who gives it the highest rating yet. You can find the Spy-Fi Guys at the following social media links: https://www.facebook.com/thespyfiguys/ https://twitte...

Stanislav Petrov is an ordinary Russian citizen with an extraordinary past: he prevented World War III back in the 1980s. This documentary follows Stansliv's trip to the United States in 2005 where he got to meet Kevin Costner among other celebrities. Also there are feelings. You can find the Spy-Fi Guys at the following social media links: https://www.facebook.com/thespyfiguys/ https://twitter.co...

After last week's "Sum of All Fears," which begins with a lost nuclear weapon, the Spy-Fi Guys bring you stories of other accidents from American history involving atomic, nuclear, and thermonuclear weapons. Sleep tight! You can find the Spy-Fi Guys at the following social media links: https://www.facebook.com/thespyfiguys/ https://twitter.com/thespyfiguys

The Clancyverse is back with a new sexy Jack Ryan as played by Ben Affleck in "The Sum of All Fears," based apparently very badly on the book by Tom Clancy. The Spy-Fi Guys are joined by guest star Lance and are ready for some football. You can find the Spy-Fi Guys at the following social media links: https://www.facebook.com/thespyfiguys/ https://twitter.com/thespyfiguys

The International Spy Museum's curator, historian, and host of their podcast SpyCast, Andrew Hammond joins the Spy-Fi Guys for the Academy Award-winning "The Imitation Game" starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Keira Knightly. Brilliant mathematician Alan Turing seeks to crack the uncrackable Nazi Enigma machine while battling manufactured drama among his coworkers and personal turmoil. Justice for D...

Buffy the Vampire Slayer's Michelle Trachtenberg stars as Harriet, a sixth grader with a passion for writing and a knack for spying. But when her journal containing observations about her classmates falls into the wrong hands, things take a turn for the worst. 1996's "Harriet the Spy" is the first movie made by Nickelodeon. You can find the Spy-Fi Guys at the following social media links: https://...

The month of Harriets continues with more information about Harriet Tubman's career that wasn't covered in the movie. During the American Civil War Harriet served as a spy, scout, and nurse, including a spymaster who directed others. The Combahee Ferry Raid is discussed in more detail as well. You can find the Spy-Fi Guys at the following social media links: https://www.facebook.com/thespyfiguys/...

The Spy-Fi Guys leave the 20th and 21st centuries for the first time with the 2019 historical drama/biopic "Harriet." Harriet Tubman (also known as "Minty") single handedly brings former slaves to freedom through the Underground Railroad while working undercover, dodging mercenaries and packing heat the entire time. You can find the Spy-Fi Guys at the following social media links: https://www.face...

The 355 is named for the first female American spy, Agent 355, real name unknown. Featuring a diverse female cast, (including Jessica Chastain, Penélope Cruz, Fan Bingbing, Diane Kruger, and Lupita Nyong'o), the film has agents from the CIA, MI6, BND, Columbian, and Chinese intelligence agencies joining forces to find a device which can provide a backdoor into anything electrionic. Recurring guest...

The Spy-Fi Guys continue their convoluted coverage of the James Bond series of films with "The Living Daylights," Timothy Dalton's first outing as the suave superspy. This one is also notable for portraying the Afghanistan mujahideen as heroes who help Bond and this week's Bond girl defeat an arms merchant. Needless to say, it's quite a product of its time. You can find the Spy-Fi Guys at the foll...

Tom Hanks stars as Charlie Wilson, a flamboyant Congressman who takes up the cause of the Afghani rebels fighting against the Soviet occupiers of their country. The Spy-Fi Guys note interesting parallels to today's foreign policy situation in this Aaron Sorkin written gem from 2007. You can find the Spy-Fi Guys at the following social media links: https://www.facebook.com/thespyfiguys/ https://twi...

 2021's "The King's Man" is a prequel to "Kingsman: The Secret Service" and "Kingsman: The Golden Circle." Unlike those movies it is set during the First World War and plays with historical figures such as Mata Hari, Gavrilo Pricep, and Rasputin. Did the Spy-Fi Guys like it? Listen to find out. You can find the Spy-Fi Guys at the following social media links: https://www.facebook.com/thespyfiguys/...

The Spy-Fi Guys return to Christian and guest star Jay's childhood with "Mission: Impossible 2" or "M:I-2," the second installment in the widely respected and Tom Cruise-led Mission Impossible franchise. Big Pharma nearly wipes out Sydney Australia and the only way to stop them is with lots of kicking. You can find the Spy-Fi Guys at the following social media links: https://www.facebook.com/thesp...

Following up last week's "The Spy Gone North," the Spy-Fi Guys discuss the extraordinary story of director Shin Sang-ok and actress Choi Eun-hee, two South Koreans kidnapped by Kim Jong-Il to make movies for him. You can find the Spy-Fi Guys at the following social media links: https://www.facebook.com/thespyfiguys/ https://twitter.com/thespyfiguys

Christian and Zach take on their third non-English language feature with "The Spy Gone North," a Korean award winner that is based on a true story. A South Korean intelligence officer poses as a businessman to infiltrate the North and meet Kim Jong-Il. You can find the Spy-Fi Guys at the following social media links: https://www.facebook.com/thespyfiguys/ https://twitter.com/thespyfiguys

The Spy-Fi Guys continue their commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor with Michael Bay's "Pearl Harbor." Roger Ebert described it as a movie about a Japanese attack on an American love triangle. Is it as bad as everyone says or has it aged gracefully? Guest starring Sarah. You can find the Spy-Fi Guys at the following social media links: https://www.facebook.com/thespy...

The Spy-Fi Guys commemorate the 80th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor with a two part series, starting with 1970's "Tora! Tora! Tora!" Filmed by separate Japanese and American crews, this movie has no CGI and sacrifices good pacing for historical accuracy.  Stay tuned for Michael Bay's "Pearl Harbor" next time. Guest starring ZJ from Tuesday Night Gaming. You can find the Spy-Fi Guys at t...

The Spy-Fi Guys get EXTREME this week with "xXx" starring Vin Diesel and directed by Rob Cohen, the same director as the Fast and the Furious. Diesel stars as an extreme sports athlete/influencer/troublemaker/criminal who is recruited by the NSA to become a real secret agent. Guest starring Jonathan and Mullen from "The Cast and the Furious." You can find the Spy-Fi Guys at the following social me...