Best David Lowbridge Ellis Podcasts (2024)

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On Our Minds Only? Episode 002: COMBATTING ANXIETY with Alex Lamas @yestoadventure007 46:46

1h ago46:46

46:46

Anyone who has seen Alex’s amazing YouTube knows that he always says yes to adventures! If something scares him, he follows Bond’s example and overcomes his fear by going and doing it. But as a child, he was not so confident. Alex has battled anxiety his whole life. He recognises that this is, in part, rooted in something James Bond is certainly no…

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On Our Minds Only? Episode 001: HYPERVIGILANCE with Blake Powers @BondLifeChicago 22:56

1h ago22:56

22:56

Mental health is not discussed enough, despite it being an important element of the 007 stories. In this series, David talks very openly about mental health with members of the Bond community. He has a theory: these are the sorts of things on many of our minds but we often struggle to put them into words. Maybe we can change that?Here, David talks …

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A Spy Like Me - the official launch podcast 35:56

1M ago35:56

35:56

Kim Sherwood's A Spy Like Me had its official launch on Saturday 27th April at Dukes Hotel in London. The event was a collaboration between 007GB - The British James Bond Fan Club, Ian Fleming Publications Limited and Harper Collins. It was my pleasure to be not only an organiser but also the emcee for the evening. The centrepiece of the event was …

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Everything SHE touches turns to excitement! 20:46

2M ago20:46

20:46

On their most recent trip to Tokyo, David and Antony really didn’t expect to find themselves in a lesbian bar themed around James Bond. Nor could they quite believe it when the owner herself was up for being interviewed about her Bond fandom and how ‘women only’ carries a different meaning in Japanese culture. This interview was originally included…

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Licence to Queer presents... James Bond's Comic Book Capers - Episode 002: Eidolon 46:57

2M ago46:57

46:57

Well, they can't all be winners, eh? Antony and David dive into the second Warren Ellis/Jason Masters' "caper" Eidolon, which deals with dirty money and even dirtier duties as James and Tanner, er, torture a suspect by removing his skin (?!) to prevent the rise of a neo-SPECTRE. Listen to what the couple thought, along with thoughts from LTQ listen…

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Baker, Bond, Benson, Bray - Kim Sherwood and David Lowbridge-Ellis 1:40:36

2M ago1:40:36

1:40:36

This episode is also available as a video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6T0oz1O9yjU Award-winning Bond author Kim Sherwood and Licence to Queer's David Lowbridge-Ellis sit down to watch together the Bond film appearances of Kim's grandfather, George Baker - the man who Fleming wanted to play Bond. More than a decade after his passing, George rem…

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Licence to Queer presents... James Bond's Comic Book Capers - Episode 001: Vargr 1:02:16

3M ago1:02:16

1:02:16

Utilising the Licence to Queer queer view system (Bond, Allies, Girls, Villains, Camp), Antony and David tackle the first in Dynamite Entertainment's long line of James Bond comic books: Vargr by Warren Ellis and Jason Masters from late 2015.

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Licence to Queer Presents...James Bond's Comic Book Capers: Episode 000 - James's history with comic books 15:15

3M ago15:15

15:15

We're launching a new mini-series on the Licence to Queer podcast feed and one which is going to be led by Antony Lowbridge-Ellis, David's (better) half. In this introductory episode, Antony, a life-long fan of the medium of comic books (see his X-Men podcast X-Nation) gives a bit of background on this new Licence to Queer project where Antony and …

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Our Months in Bond - January & February 36:34

3M ago36:34

36:34

Antony and David debate the merits of the various Bond comic books published by Dynamite Entertainment, including the new run by Garth Ennis. As usual for the 'Our Month' series, they look back on the many ways Bond has intersected with their daily lives and the special events they've been involved with, including Jim Fanning Friday: Live and Let's…

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Talking Tweed with Rosie Sherwood 1:01:53

4M ago1:01:53

1:01:53

Is this the most niche Bond podcast of all time? We hope so! And we guarantee you'll find it interesting!Artist Rosie Sherwood and me tackle the topic of tweed in Bond and find there's much more to it than just snazzy looking garments.Rosie is the grandaughter of Bond actor George Baker and costume designer Julia Squire, who worked with John Huston…

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Shadow of Spectre 18:07

4M ago18:07

18:07

Antony and David take on the treasure-hunt experience across London with their friend Natasha Stone (aka The Red Vesper). What did they make of it? Join them before, during and after the adventure. (No spoilers)

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Where to begin with the Bond continuation books - with Mark Edlitz 52:42

4M ago52:42

52:42

With a drought on the Bond film front, why is everyone not quenching their thirst with the Bond books? Perhaps it's because, with more than 50 continuation stories published in the sixty years since Fleming's death, it can be hard knowing where to start. Setting each other the mission of proving the case that there's a Bond book for every mood and …

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The (Stephen) Bourne Identity 33:16

4M ago33:16

33:16

Stephen Bourne saw Goldfinger in the cinema in 1964 as an ‘impressionable little gay boy’. Author of one of the first (if not the first) books to see Bond films queerly, Stephen reveals how his thinking about the ‘offensive’ characters in Bond has become more nuanced since he wrote the book - and urges everyone to keep a more open mind. Stephen is …

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‘Time To Donate’ - Licence to Queer’s 2024 charity fundraiser 39:51

5M ago39:51

39:51

In the last two years, the Licence to Queer community raised almost £4,000 for charity. This year we’re raising money to support the vital work of a charity whose mission is close to our hearts: PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide. Very few people will not have been affected by suicide. One of my motivations for starting Licence to Queer was to do …

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Our Year in Bond - Review of 2023 1:11:56

5M ago1:11:56

1:11:56

Antony and David review a fully stocked 2023. Rather than retread things they've already talked about in detail on episodes of Our Month in Bond they instead choose one highlight from each month to elaborate on, sharing hitherto unheard stories. Their selections include book launches, film screenings, events, trips to Bond locations at home and abr…

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Christmas comes again! (And again!): The various versions of The World Is Not Enough 2:26:17

6M ago2:26:17

2:26:17

In the latest instalment of their popular series uncovering how Bond films developed through the scripting process, Tom Mason and David Lowbridge-Ellis set their gunbarrel sights on The World Is Not Enough. Early versions of the script reveal significantly different locations, different action sequences, different characters and different versions …

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Our Month In Bond - Countdown to Christmas 41:24

6M ago41:24

41:24

Your hosts recount their trip to Buckingham Palace to pick up David's MBE, the climactic 007GB event of 2023 and their experience of David Arnold's intimate live gig. After making a Doctor Who-themed Martini, they run through Christmas gift ideas for Bond fans, the release of Mark Edlitz's new book and finish with a discussion of Bond-tangential me…

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The Road Ahead for 007: Road to a Million? 32:05

7M ago32:05

32:05

While Antony and David really enjoyed 007: Road to a Million and are looking forward to the next series, they both choose three things which they think could make the show even better for all audiences, including the hardcore James Bond fans. Contains spoilers for the whole series.

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007: Road to a Million 31:14

7M ago31:14

31:14

What did David and Antony think of the new game show on Amazon Prime? *Contains spoilers for the first two episodes* #007RoadtoaMillion

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Our Month In Bond - October 2023 44:53

7M ago44:53

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Antony and David reflect on another busy month which included David introducing a special screening of Casino Royale and interviewing six Bond authors at Pinewood Studios for Bondstars. They also discuss the Doctor Who connections with Bond (Doctor Who is celebrating its 60th anniversary), Halloween-related articles on the LTQ website, the Roger Mo…

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Our Month(s) In Bond: August/September 2023 52:17

7M ago52:17

52:17

A bumper double episode, bringing you two months in one. We've both been so busy being 'problem eliminators' with our day jobs we didn't have chance to record at the end of August, so we saved it for now. We look back at the brilliant 007GB Club Belfry event in Birmingham, new editions of Bond novels for Global James Bond day, the excellent new Bon…

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RMCH - S04 E02 - Bond 26: We Decide! (Pre-titles Special) 1:19:17

8M ago1:19:17

1:19:17

Welcome into the Cubby Hole for a Pre-titles Special! In this episode, we share our ideas for the opening scenes of Bond 26 and rank our 007 best pre-title sequences from previous Bond films. Elsewhere, Adam reviews ‘O.K. Connery’, Martin looks into the further adventures of the FRWL cast and Phil’s Primo-like eye hunts for yet more Bond bloopers! …

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Sharing passions with Raymond Benson 1:09:50

9M ago1:09:50

1:09:50

Benson’s Bond books updated 007's world for their period and were even ahead of their time in key ways. On the eve of the re-release of Zero Minus Ten, Raymond and I chat in detail about not just Bond but also other mutual passions, including Hitchcock, Hong Kong cinema and listening to The Beatles without earmuffs.As well as being a novelist, Raym…

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Thunderball queer re-view Part 5: Camp - and queer verdict out of 007! 13:06

9M ago13:06

13:06

What's up with Largo ordering champagne as his plot crashes and burns?! What's 'camp' about camp collars? A Dr Who reference?! Red rubber, really James? And are those mermaids in love???

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Thunderball queer re-view Part 4: Girls 11:12

9M ago11:12

11:12

With more girls than ever before, none of whom are in the mood for 'settling down' with anyone, Thunderball takes aim at heteronormativity.

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Thunderball queer re-view Part 3: Villains 30:59

9M ago30:59

30:59

Beginning with a full-on fight with a man in drag, Thunderball has some curiously queer villains, including asexual Vargas, piratical Largo and the fabulous femme fatale Fiona Volpe.

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Thunderball queer re-view Part 2: Allies 5:47

9M ago5:47

5:47

Thunderball features an early example of the ‘found family’ or ‘chosen family’ we typically associate with some of the Pierce Brosnan films and definitely the latter half of the Daniel Craig era. Those in the field include regulars Felix Leiter and Q, plus local contacts Paula and Pinder.

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Thunderball queer re-view Part 1: Bond 42:27

9M ago42:27

42:27

Don't frighten the fish! Of all the fantastical things that happen in Thunderball (and there are a lot of them), the one that strains credulity the most is Bond and Domino having sex under water. Is James Bond - at least metaphorically - a fish? And what might make his feel like a fish OUT of water?

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Keeping the camp end up! A chat with Paul Baker 55:04

9M ago55:04

55:04

Paul Baker is the author of the bestselling 'CAMP! The Story of the Attitude that Conquered the World'. Not only is the book fabulously funny but it also successfully captures what camp is all about (not a mean feat!) using a plethora of brilliant examples. There's only one problem: there's no way Paul could include everyone's favourite examples an…

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RMCH - S04 E01 - Bond 26: We Decide! (007s and Directors) 1:19:33

10M ago1:19:33

1:19:33

Series 4 Premiere. In this brand-new series, we introduce a brand-new main feature: Bond 26. Each episode, we’ll assume the role of producers (sorry Barbara and Michael, you’re going too slowly) and with your help, we’ll make decisions on every aspect of the next Bond movie. In this episode, we present our candidates to become the seventh official …

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'Somewhat fishy': the deeply strange scripts for The Spy Who Loved Me 1:18:54

10M ago1:18:54

1:18:54

The Spy Who Loved Me is one of the most balanced Bond films, with a finely calibrated blend of all we love about Bond. But the film we ended up with went through dozens of iterations, many containing thoroughly unhinged ideas. Tom Mason and David Lowbridge-Ellis have read every screen treatment and script they can get their hands on - two years' wo…

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Our Month in Bond: July 2023 43:13

10M ago43:13

43:13

A gala fundraiser aboard HMS Belfast; an online event with Kim Sherwood exploring Bond and travel; the new Double-O novel gets its title and a sneak preview; Bond girls and singers sparkle in the V&A's stunning Divas exhibition; a memorable portrayal of Ian Fleming In the wonderful musical Operation Mincemeat and Antony gives his verdict on Fleming…

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Travelling with James Bond 1:07:34

11M ago1:07:34

1:07:34

Kim Sherwood and David Lowbridge-Ellis talk with a live audience about all things travel and 007. How much is travel is responsible for the success of the books and films? Why do we have the urge to make pilgrimages to Bond locations? What can we learn from Bond about how to travel (and how not to)? This is a recording of an event held on Zoom on 2…

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Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One 22:30

11M ago22:30

22:30

On the drive back from seeing the latest Mission: Impossible in the cinema (not handcuffed together), Antony and David try to not fall out with each other while discussing whether it's helpful (or not) to make comparisons with James Bond. They also talk about the queer elements, the Hitchcock influences and the really really cool bit where *spoiler…

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Our Month in Bond: June 2023 37:36

11M ago37:36

37:36

Coming in slightly late - a few days into July - because we've had such a busy month... June was Pride Month so we talk about all of the Prides we've been to, including Pride in London where we represented the queer Bond fan community. David talks about the On The Tracks Nene Valley Railway event where he spent lots of time with John Glen, Kristina…

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A Wild & True Conversation 54:26

12M ago54:26

54:26

Kim Sherwood's 'A Wild & True Relation' is an amazingly queer book. For Pride Month 2023, David Lowbridge-Ellis gets truthful with the Bond author about her 18th Century-set swashbuckler, examining how and why she created such a moving and rollicking tale of self-determination, freedom of sexual orientation, chosen family and defied gender expectat…

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Our Month in Bond - May 2023 52:24

1y ago52:24

52:24

What a busy month in Bond! As well as May Day (honouring Grace Jones of course) there were two other bank holidays, one of which was for the King's coronation, which inspired the plot of the newest Bond book, On His Majesty's Secret Service. David chatted with Charlie Higson himself about it, both at the official London launch and on the LTQ podcas…

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On His Majesty's Secret Service: Declassified (A chat with Charlie Higson) 1:10:43

1y ago1:10:43

1:10:43

In this spoiler-filled chat, David Lowbridge-Ellis delves deeply into all aspects of On His Majesty’s Secret Service with its author, Charlie Higson. No topic is off limits. David and Charlie get stuck into the core of the thrilling story, exploring the real life inspirations for the villain and his dastardly plot. They also tackle the really impor…

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Fast X 22:14

1y ago22:14

22:14

The Fast and Furious films scratch many of the same itches as the Bond series. Is that why they're so successful? Antony and David give their thoughts about the latest installment in this superbly camp franchise, including its queer representation. Mild spoilers.

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"Happy Birthday James!" Kim Sherwood and David Lowbridge-Ellis celebrate 70 Years of 007 1:12:20

1y ago1:12:20

1:12:20

Kim Sherwood and David Lowbridge-Ellis celebrate 70 Years of Bond by getting together with an audience to talk all things Fleming. They start off by sharing their funny first encounters with the Bond books (both involved naked men as it happens!) before discussing the best order in which to read them. Kim and David get stuck into the subtle - and l…

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RMCH - S03 E10 - Steven Begg & Battle of the Bonds! 1:28:00

1y ago1:28:00

1:28:00

Join us in the Cubby Hole this time for a special Series 3 finale! We chat to VFX Supervisor, Steven Begg about his work behind the scenes of the Daniel Craig era. We finally rank our top 7 007s; who will be victorious out of Connery, Lazenby, Moore, Dalton, Brosnan, Craig and Niven? And elsewhere in our regular segments, Adam reviews ‘Layer Cake’,…

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Our Month In Bond: April 2023 32:28

1y ago32:28

32:28

Half of April was taken up with our trip to Japan and we won't repeat anything about that here (see our three previous episodes for that). But even in the latter two weeks of the month, there has been a lot of Bond action, including our preparations for joining His Majesty's Secret Service (the Coronation and the new novel by Charlie Higson) and ou…

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Mountains, sunsets, naked baths, Super Mario and Bonding on a budget (Japan Part 2) 1:03:03

1y ago1:03:03

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The Japanese assignment continues with a mission report from the world’s busiest train station. Antony and David relate their remaining Tokyo adventures, including cherry blossom viewings and visiting a location from The Wolverine (2013). Their next report comes from aboard a ‘Romance Express’ (like the one referred to by Tanaka in the novel of You…

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'A Japanese musical of Casino Royale!' - A conversation with @inspiredbybond in Japan 47:15

1y ago47:15

47:15

Recorded live in the reception area of my hotel in Osaka, Japan this is a conversation with Eisuke Ochiai (@inspiredbybond on Instagram). We talk about Bond's place in Japanese culture before launching into our experiences with 'Casino Royale - My Name is Bond', a unique theatrical experience: not only is it the first stage musical of a James Bond …

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"Welcome to Japan, Mr and Mr Lowbridge-Ellis" (Japan Part 1) 40:00

1y ago40:00

40:00

Recorded in Heathrow airport and two very different bars in Tokyo. Starting off their trip to Japan (for both their wedding anniversary and Antony's birthday), Antony and David sip Negronis in the departure lounge while giving their perspective on Bond travel, including how to do it on a budget. After arriving in Tokyo, they have more cocktails in …

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Our Month In Bond: March 2023 48:56

1y ago48:56

48:56

David and Antony discuss Michelle Yeoh's Oscar win, the 70th anniversary Fleming controversy, the first 007GB Club meet up, 40th anniversaries of Octopussy and Never Say Never Again, bumping into Aaron Taylor-Johnson (and THAT Calvin Klein photoshoot!), seeing Bond alumni in Jumpin' Jack Flash. This month's cocktail (which they make live) is a new …

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From the sleeper train, with love 15:14

1y ago15:14

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It has never made logical sense for Bond to choose a train over a plane, but that hasn’t stopped the 007 series making sleeper trains synonymous with romance and excitement. Why fly when you can travel by rail? David relates his and his husband's recent experience on a sleeper train (The Caledonian Sleeper) and compare it with Bond's experiences in…

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Our Month In Bond: February 2023 42:13

1+ y ago42:13

42:13

In this informal chat (while they make Sunday lunch and cocktails), Licence to Queer creator David and his husband Antony reflect on the previous month and all the Bond-related things they have experienced. It's been a busy month! Discussion includes developments in 007GB Club (David is the Editor, Antony a member), the re-release of GoldenEye 007 …

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Rough Diamonds: the early drafts of Diamonds Are Forever 1:16:20

1+ y ago1:16:20

1:16:20

Diamonds Are Forever may be one of the more bizarre Bond films but the early drafts by Richard Maibaum make the finished film look quite sane by comparison! Granted access to the Eon archives, film scholar Tom Mason shared with me what he had uncovered: possible versions of Diamonds Are Forever which are, by turns, ahead of their time AND positivel…

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From Cuba, with love (Recorded live in Havana) 29:31

1+ y ago29:31

29:31

We always wanted to have Christmas in Cuba! On the final full day of our holiday, we look back on the experiences we've had in Havana over the Christmas period, make several Bond connections and share some of the funny things that have happened along the way. There's no intro or fancy editing for this episode as it was a nightmare just getting the …

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