The Bond Experience

Rachel Grant, who played Peaceful Fountains of Desire in Die Another Day, spent the afternoon with me to talk about what it's like to be a Bond Girl....but the conversation turned into SO MUCH MORE!  Have you ever wanted to know what it takes to be cast as a Bond Girl, and what it's like to be on a James Bond movie set?  Have you ever wondered what Pierce Brosnan is like in person, and h...

Geopolitics are politics, especially international relations, as influenced by geographical factors.  In this video we explore the world of James Bond and Ian Fleming in relation to geopolitics and the influence they have had on the creation of Bond, the Fleming novels, and ultimately the film franchise.  This fascinating discussion is lead by Frederic Liévain   :  Author...

Join us as we discuss Ian Fleming's For Your Eyes Only as a part of #flemingreadingchallenge​​ !  Grab a drink and a comfortable chair as we chat, in Book Club style, about our opinions on the plot, prose, and influence this collection of short stories has on the franchise and on all of us.  Special guests join me in exploring the FIVE stories that comprise this very different entry from...

WARNING:  This extreme debate of two Bond fans, one who loves The Living Daylights and one who does not, is not for the faint of heart.  If you have severe medical conditions, sensitivity to exploding milk bottles, and get woozy at the sight of hearts on ice, then take caution when watching this video.  No Bond fans were seriously hurt in the making of this debate.... Special thanks...

How do Bond fans stay engaged with Bond fandom during the down time between movies?  And with wavering passion, how do we stay energized?  Hear this discussion I have with Dressing Like Bond and Being James Bond around motivating ourselves and avoiding Bond burnout....we also list some of our favorite channels to while away the time!

Join us as we discuss Ian Fleming's novel GOLDFINGER as a part of #flemingreadingchallenge​ !  Grab a drink and a comfortable chair 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.  JW and Roland join me to add to the luster and provide that Midas touch!

The Bond Closet is a new channel focusing on creating content around style, travel, music, and living life like Bond.  J.W. leads us through a discussion of how The Bond Closet was born and what was the motivation behind opening it up!

Nostalgia is at the root of why we love so many things in our lives...during the 1960's the Spy Craze exploded delivering many beloved shows that still connect to our nostalgic core today!  Bill Koenig and I transport ourselves back to that time to decipher what it was about that era and the entertainment it provided....

WARNING:  This extreme debate of two Bond fans, one who loves From Russia With Love and one who does not, is not for the faint of heart.  If you have severe medical conditions, sensitivity to garrote watches, and get woozy at the sight exploding brief cases, then take caution when watching this video.  No Bond fans were seriously hurt in the making of this debate....allegedly. &nbsp...

Starting with Casino Royale and continuing all the way through to No Time To Die, we discuss what are our favorite and least favorite Bond style choices.  The debate and discussion rages on amidst many different opinions! Special thanks to Bobby, John, and Kyle for jumping into the fray.

What is it about Daniel Craig's Bond that lends itself to so many people adopting his Bond's style?  Is it because he is the current Bond?  Is it because of his portrayal of the character?  Is it because this Bond's style is more relatable?  We explore these and MANY more questions with my guests, Kyle Barbeau, Bobby Morelli, and John Williams!

David Walliams is BACK and we discuss everything from Brosnan, to Craig, to Bond 26 directors, to theater vs. streaming, to lifestyle, to generations, and even the meaning of BOND to us all.

A tale of two EXTRAS, and how these fans became a part of James Bond movie history!  Anders and Remmert take us on an adventure of casting calls, 007 sets, and brushes with Bond himself! For more of Anders head to:   https://jamesbond007.se/eng/ ​For more of Remmert head to:   https://www.jamesbondlifestyle.com/

Nostalgia and Bond moments inspire Sean Longmore to create posters and images that capture the essence and excitement of the Bond franchise.  See his amazing works and hear what drives his artistry in the Bond Community....

Join us as we discuss Ian Fleming's novel From Russia With Love as a part of #flemingreadingchallenge !  Grab a drink and a comfortable chair 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.  Phil Nobile Jr., Thomas Creighton, and Simon Firth join me to add to the intrigue and mayhem that will ultimately...

WARNING:  This extreme debate of two Bond fans, one who loves THUNDERBALL and one who does not, is not for the faint of heart.  If you have severe medical conditions, sensitivity to flashing lights, and get woozy at the sight of blood, then take caution when watching this video.  No Bond fans were seriously hurt in the making of this debate....allegedly.    Special th...

Continuing our focus on the people that create amazing James Bond art, in this video we discuss Marcus Mills who translates visuals into engaging thumbnails!  This process is a bit like painting a work of art on the head of a nail, so how does he create a story on something the size of a thumb? Join us as we discuss the process, his love of Bond, and his VERY interesting day job.....

We discuss Ian Fleming's novel Diamonds Are Forever as a part of #flemingreadingchallenge !  Grab a drink and a comfortable chair 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 to add a sparkle to day!  Sure to be a gem of time!

Dr. Lisa Funnell joins me in a discussion around the celebration and critiquing of James Bond.  What aspects of the franchise do we agree on, and how does our perception shape our appreciation?  In the end does our passion for Bond bind us collectively?  Come explore with us!     For more from Lisa:  https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/licence-to-critique/id153...

Dutch Bond Fan joins me in a discussion of both the confidence and the concerns with No Time To Die, and how we can keep the excitement up...!  WARNING: Potential spoilers contained in the video.  For more Dutch Bond Fan:   https://www.youtube.com/user/DutchBud... If you enjoyed this video you might enjoy our other channel experiences: www.instagram.com/thebondexperience www.faceboo...

Thriving in this environment thanks to the Bond Community!

We discuss the Bond content we consumed during the week, what we recommend, and what's coming up next week!

I discuss the week in review, the week ahead, and thoughts about what would have been the No Time To Die premiere week...

  Our usual week in review PLUS a sneak peek at the agenda around Operation: Stay At Home    https://youtu.be/WrEjxX4SNoQ

Our first week in a WFH atmosphere nets some positive routines and exciting momentum amidst all the stress....