The Bond Brain

Episode 079 - The Benefits of Reading! 11.02.2022 9:08 ↓

We see Bond reads in retirement in No Time To Die, what does reading do to our brain? Tune in to hear some of the benefits!

Episode 078 - Dynamite Comics James Bond Black Box 28.01.2022 5:13 ↓

Tune in for Bud's impressions of Dynamite Comics James Bond graphic novel Black Box!

Episode 077 - The Stern (2021) and The Bow (2022) 10.01.2022 17:52 ↓

A recap of 2021 and a wish list for 2022!

Episode 076 - James Bond's Personality Profile 03.12.2021 18:19 ↓

What category of male personality best fits 007? Tune in! 

Episode 075 - What is 007's SMV? 19.11.2021 15:40 ↓

Don't know what SMV is? Tune in to find out!

Episode 074 - How Intelligent Is 007? 12.11.2021 13:26 ↓

A look into the character of James Bond and his perceived intelligence.

Episode 073 - [SPOILERS] Reflections on No Time To Die 20.10.2021 16:19 ↓

Tune in for Bud's opinion on various aspects of No Time To Die!

Episode 072 [SPOILERS]- Why Do We Watch Bond Films? 13.10.2021 12:05 ↓

An exploration of the theories behind the human mind and why we continue to watch and react to fiction. 

Episode 071 - Lost At Sea. Adrift. 27.09.2021 5:35 ↓

What type of ship was the HMS Devonshire in Tomorrow Never Dies? Knowledge drop time on The Bond Brain!

Episode 070 - You Provide The Pictures, I'll Provide The War 13.09.2021 6:05 ↓

The real world inspiration for Elliot Carver's stealth ship! 

Episode 069 - Back In One Month 30.08.2021 22:17 ↓

Randy Needham (IG: @ironryder883) joins Bud West to discuss his Bond inspired journey into the world of yachting!

Episode 068 - Its a Jeep In Front Of A Plane! 05.08.2021 5:13 ↓

The Aero L39 Albatross on this episode of The Bond Brain!

Episode 067 - Book Recommendation: From Tailors With Love 23.07.2021 4:43 ↓

The new book from Peter Brooker and Matt Spaiser!

Episode 066 - Spycraft on Netflix Episode 8 05.07.2021 9:25 ↓

The final Bond and real world Spycraft comparison episode.........

Episode 065 - I Think He's Attempting Re-entry! 28.06.2021 7:19 ↓

Join Bud for a look at the use of the American Space Shuttle in the film Moonraker! 

Episode 064 - Two Atomic Bombs, Numbers 456 and 457 21.06.2021 7:21 ↓

A look at the AVRO Vulcan Bomber used in Thunderball!

Episode 063 - Spycraft on Netflix Episode 7 14.06.2021 7:59 ↓

Real espionage tactics and technology compared to the Eon Productions Bond films! This episode goes into codes, cyphers, and cyber warfare. 

Episode 062 - A Journey Through Johnny Walker 07.06.2021 19:34 ↓

Where does Johnny Walker Black fit in the Johnny Walker lineup? A breakdown of the standard line of Johnny Walker scotch whiskies. 

Episode 061 - Brains and Beauty 31.05.2021 10:49 ↓

The best female Bond characters (according to Bud West)!

Episode 060: Bond Wish List Item: Tennis 24.05.2021 4:52 ↓

Should tennis be featured in a Bond film? 

Episode 059 - Spycraft on Netflix Episode 6 17.05.2021 6:56 ↓

Spycraft vs Bond in the realm of Sabotage and Covert Operations!

Bonus Episode - Two Years of The Bond Brain! 10.05.2021 6:29 ↓

Thank you one and all!

Episode 058 - Spycraft on Netflix Episode 5 30.04.2021 6:14 ↓

Spycraft and 007: Covert Communication!

Episode 057 - Spycraft on Netflix Episode 4 23.04.2021 8:16 ↓

Spycraft and Bond: Clandestine Collection! 

Episode 056 - I Prefer Bourbon 16.04.2021 22:33 ↓

A look at whiskey labeling and what it all means!