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In this final edition of Thundernerds Season 2, Mr Saint John Smythe is pushed to his limits with the 007 Brain Tickler quiz, before the lads fill out an ultimate Bond Movie ranking spreadsheet and determine their favourite films of all... Thundernerds Linktree Leave us a voice message at the Thundernerds Hotline 'The Spy Who Chilled Me - 007 Lo-Fi Project' heard throughout this podcast was create...

“You have all the time in the world” In this edition, we dive into No Time To Die - Daniel Craig’s explosive farewell as James Bond. A film burdened with the weight of ending an era. But does this final mission deliver a satisfying conclusion to the Craig saga? Or collapse under the pressure of trying to do something vastly different from what we've seen before... Thundernerds Linktree Leave us a...

“And now we know what 'C' stands for, careless” In this edition, we dive into Spectre - the long-awaited return of Bond’s most iconic criminal organisation, attempting to weave the entire Daniel Craig era into one overarching story. But in pulling every thread together, does the film deepen the era's legacy...or do just the opposite?  Thundernerds Linktree Leave us a voice message at the Thunderne...

“Did you really die that day? Is there any, any - of the old 007 left?” In this edition, we dive into Skyfall - the billion-dollar Bond phenomenon that redefined 007 for the modern blockbuster era and became the franchise’s most acclaimed prestige entry. With Sam Mendes behind the camera, Daniel Craig at his most vulnerable, and Javier Bardem delivering one of the series’ most memorable villains,...

“Vesper, she would give everything for you. Forgive her. Forgive yourself.” In this edition, we dive into Quantum of Solace - the frenetically edited follow-up to Casino Royale and an infamous Bond film in the series for its deliberate choice to drop nearly every trope fans had come to expect... Thundernerds Linktree Leave us a voice message at the Thundernerds Hotline CHAPTER POINTS: (00:00) Mr S...

“Well I understand that 00's have a very short life expectancy, so your mistake will be short lived” In this edition, we dive into Casino Royale - the bold, brutal franchise reboot that stripped Bond back entirely, delivering parkour chases, high-stakes poker, and the most human 007 the series had ever seen… Thundernerds Linktree Leave us a voice message at the Thundernerds Hotline CHAPTER POINTS:...

“You know I've missed your sparking personality” In this edition, we dive into Die Another Day - the slick, hyper-stylised 40th anniversary Bond outing that pushes the formula to its absolute limit, delivering invisible cars, CGI spectacle, and one of the most outrageous moments in the franchise’s history… Thundernerds Linktree Leave us a voice message at the Thundernerds Hotline CHAPTER POINTS: (...

“Expecting Davidov? He Caught a bullet, instead of the plane” Happy May the 4th Thundernerds! In this edition, we dive into The World Is Not Enough - a darker, more emotionally charged Bond outing that feels like a crystal ball for the franchise, foreshadowing the deeper themes, moral complexity, and personal stakes that would later define the Craig era… Thundernerds Linktree Leave us a voice mess...

“You always were a cunning linguist James” In this edition, we dive into Tomorrow Never Dies - the slick, high-octane follow-up to Goldeneye that trades Cold War fallout for media manipulation and global misinformation... Thundernerds Linktree Leave us a voice message at the Thundernerds Hotline CHAPTER POINTS: (00:00) Mr Saint John Smythe Cries Wolf (10:03) Tomorrow Never Dies: High-Level Initial...

“That depends on your definition of safe sex” In this edition, we dive into Goldeneye - the film that ended a six year hiatus for Bond, emerging him from the shadows of the Cold War and into an era without clear enemies... Thundernerds Linktree Leave us a voice message at the Thundernerds Hotline Goldeneye Alternate Ending CHAPTER POINTS: (00:00) Intro (02:24) Goldeneye: High-Level Initial Thought...

“God Help You Commander” In this edition, we dive into Licence to Kill, the darkest and most brutal Bond film of not just the 80's - but of all time... Thundernerds Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thundernerds Leave us a voice message at the Thundernerds Hotline: https://www.speakpipe.com/thundernerds CHAPTER POINTS: (00:00) Intro (05:07) Licence to Kill: Deep-Dive Begins (18:40) Pre-Title Sequence &a...

"Kara, we're inside a Russian airbase in the middle of Afghanistan."  In this edition, we dive into The Living Daylights - a hard reset for 007 as Timothy Dalton steps into the role with a colder, more grounded edge... Thundernerds Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thundernerds Leave us a voice message at the Thundernerds Hotline: https://www.speakpipe.com/thundernerds CHAPTER POINTS: (00:00) Intro (02:...

"Intuitive improvisation, it's the secret of genius" - In this edition, we dive into A View to a Kill - the concluding chapter of the Roger Moore era. From a snowy pre-title escape to an intended wipe out of Silicon Valley, this one dances between grounded intrigue and outright ridiculousness...  Thundernerds Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thundernerds Leave us a voice message at the Thundernerds Hot...

HBO’s new Harry Potter teaser is here, and we’re breaking down everything from bold recasting choices to an episodic format, but the big question looms: do we actually need a reboot so soon after the original films? Thundernerds Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thundernerds Leave us a voice message at the Thundernerds Hotline: https://www.speakpipe.com/thundernerds Ice Warrior's Twitch: https://www.twi...

"Mr Bond is indeed a very rare breed, soon to be made extinct." - In this edition of the pod, we dive into Octopussy - one of the most unusual and underrated entries of the Roger Moore era. From a jet-powered pre-title escape to Fabergé egg espionage, Indian palaces, Cold War paranoia and a nuclear countdown hidden inside a travelling circus, this Bond adventure swings wildly between classic spy t...

"He had no head for heights" - In this edition of the pod, we dive into For Your Eyes Only, the film that deliberately pulled 007 back down to earth after the excess of space-age spectacle. We unpack its colder, revenge-driven tone, the grounded espionage approach under director John Glen, and one of Roger Moore’s most restrained and human performances as Bond - alongside Carole Bouquet’s steely M...

"I think he's attempting re-entry sir" - In this edition of the pod, we dive into Moonraker, exploring the film’s unapologetic leap into spectacle - from Venice canals and Amazon jungles to full-blown outer space - along with Michael Lonsdale’s memorable Hugo Drax and the return of Jaws, this is the film that saw 007 fully embrace blockbuster excess under the banner of “science fact.” We also brea...

"When one is in Egypt, one should delve into all its treasures" - In this edition of the pod, we discuss the milestone 10th film in the official EON Bond lineup, unpacking its massive leap in scale, Barbara Bach’s Anya Amasova, and the birth of Jaws as a pop-culture icon... Thundernerds Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thundernerds Leave us a voice message at the Thundernerds Hotline: https://www.speak...

"She's just coming sir" - In this edition of the pod, we break down The Man With The Golden Gun - the final EON Bond produced by Harry Saltzman - and dive into Christopher Lee’s iconic turn as Scaramanga, Roger Moore’s darker edge, and the internet’s exploding rumourmill around Jacob Elordi as the potential new 007... Thundernerds Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thundernerds Leave us a voice message a...

"Let's just wing it, shall we Mrs Bell?" - in this edition of the pod, we dive into Roger Moore's first entry in the Bond franchise, but not before a brief discussion - surmising the highs and the lows of the Connery era... Thundernerds Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thundernerds Leave us a voice message at the Thundernerds Hotline: https://www.speakpipe.com/thundernerds CHAPTER POINTS: (00:00) Highs...

"Welcome to hell Blofeld" - in this edition of the pod, we take a look at Connery's final EON Bond Film Diamonds Are Forever - a wacky script and one of the more ludicrous bond films in the series. Other topics covered include: 007 First Light release delay, Stephen Knight interview comments and Callum Turner Bond rumourmill heating up... Thundernerds Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thundernerds Leave...

"Merry Christmas 007" - in this edition of the pod, we examine On Her Majesty’s Secret Service - the most emotionally bold and divisive Bond film of them all. From its iconic score to that famous tragic ending... This edition also features tangents, game talk and a new “007 Name Game"...  Thundernerds Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thundernerds Leave us a voice message at the Thundernerds Hotline: ht...

In this edition, we look back at the legacy of the most parodied Bond film of all - You Only Live Twice. Unpacking its iconic volcano lairs, Ken Adam set design, and Donald Pleasence’s unforgettable take on Blofeld. Along the way, they dive into Bond 26 Casting Discussions - should Brosnan return for one last go? Thundernerds Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thundernerds Thundernerds Hotline: https://w...

In this edition, we take a look at the recent John Lithgow Dumbledore set photos, breakdown Rob Shearman's recent comments pertaining to Doctor Who, discuss the Amazon Bond Poster controversy - and finally, dive deep into 1965's Thunderball... Thundernerds Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thundernerds Thundernerds Hotline: https://www.speakpipe.com/thundernerds CHAPTER POINTS: (00:00) First Look: John...

In this edition, we tackle the controversy around AI actress Tilly Norwood , debate whether anyone actually wants a James Bond prequel and get heated over the apparent consideration of a female Voldemort for HBO's Harry Potter. Plus, Spider-Man: Brand New Day rumours, gaming fatigue in 2025, and the Thundernerds go head to head in a series of mini games... Thundernerds Linktree: https://linktr.ee/...