‘And You’ve Had Your Six’ is dedicated to James Bond. Reviews, debates, trivia, laughs and a whole lot more. Your hosts are Alan Shenton and Suhan Balendran. With every episode we release, our aim is to provoke discussion and debate amongst ourselves, and hopefully our listeners. From the hardcore Bond fan to the casual one, we aim to please all.
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#0025 The Directors of Bond | AND YOU’VE HAD YOUR SIX | Episode 25
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A total of twelve directors have had the privilege of directing a Bond film. From Terence Young to Cary Fukunaga, different styles are clear to see from 1962 to 2021. Suhan and Alan discuss their favourite directors and potential candidates to direct Bond 26.
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#0024 Sir Roger Moore’s best film? | AND YOU’VE HAD YOUR SIX | Episode 24
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This time around, Suhan and Alan are discussing which Roger Moore Bond film is the best. Arguably, the actor who divides opinion the most. However, what would we do without Sir Roge? He was the first actor to be brave enough to change Bond into a more light-hearted secret agent. And he is of course unrivalled as the actor to portray Bond the most a…
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#0023 The Legacy of Timothy Dalton | AND YOU’VE HAD YOUR SIX | Episode 23
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In this episode, we are talking Dalton…Timothy Dalton. The man who brought Fleming back, and the man who produced two of the best films of the entire series. He was such a good Bond that the public couldn’t keep up with him. He undeniably embodied what Daniel Craig is being lauded for today - a vulnerable, gritty, ruthless hero. Dalton - the crimin…
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#0022 Goldeneye v Casino Royale | AND YOU’VE HAD YOUR SIX | Episode 22
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Undeniably, both these films are absolute classics! Can Suhan and Alan decide which one is their favourite? In addition, we discuss the director of these two iconic films - Martin Campbell. Having done such an unbelievable job re-booting the Bond franchise twice, do Suhan and Alan think Martin Campbell should return for a hat-trick of re-boots to d…
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#0021 What is the best pre-title sequence? | AND YOU’VE HAD YOUR SIX | Episode 21
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The pre-title sequence is a unique aspect of a Bond film. So many iconic ones which set the tone of the story ahead. Such pressure on the film-makers to make each one memorable and spectacular, but new and innovative. What pre-title sequences will Suhan and Alan rank as their favourites and least favourites?…
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#0020 No Time To Die - ‘Thumbs up or thumbs down?’ (part 2) | AND YOU’VE HAD YOUR SIX | Episode 20
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It’s time for the second instalment of our No Time To Die review. Plenty of interesting discussion in our previous episode, so let’s see what this one brings.
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#0019 No Time To Die - ‘Thumbs up or thumbs down?’ (part 1) | AND YOU’VE HAD YOUR SIX | Episode 19
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It’s time to review the 25th Bond film - No Time To Die. A film which may go down in history as the one that saved cinema. But after all the hype and delays, was it worth it? Suhan and Alan discuss their thoughts.
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#0018 Alternative scenarios, storylines and endings | AND YOU’VE HAD YOUR SIX | Episode 18
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We are back after a little break! Back with a bang, Suhan and Alan discuss four key ‘What if?’ scenarios in the world of Bond. What if Sean Connery starred in On Her Majesty’s Secret Service?What if Timothy Dalton made a third film?What if Bond killing Elektra King was the finale of The World Is Not Enough?What if Spectre had a different finale?Tun…
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#0017 From Russia With Love - ‘Best or outdated?’ | AND YOU’VE HAD YOUR SIX | Episode 17
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Many reviews, polls and forums frequently position From Russia With Love as the number one Bond film, or at least in the top five. However, some may argue it lacks a bit of punch. Suhan and Alan discuss the film in detail within the context of the demands of the modern movie-goer compared with the demands of true Bond geeks like us. Will we see ano…
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#0016 ‘Less action, more acting?’ | AND YOU’VE HAD YOUR SIX | Episode 16
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It’s all action in this episode. This time, Suhan and Alan discuss whether the Bond film franchise is stuck in an era of violence at all costs. Some iconic action scenes have made Bond what it is today, but has it gone too far? Is it time to go back to the roots permanently and for espionage to be at the forefront of the modern Bond film? These que…
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#0015 The 60 Year Culture Shift | AND YOU’VE HAD YOUR SIX | Episode 15
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This hotly anticipated episode sparks intense emotion and enthusiasm. Suhan is bursting with passion as he and Alan discuss how the Bond films have evolved culturally from the early 1960’s to the present day. How should viewers react to Bond’s character and his actions? How should viewers react to the actions of the producers? Is violence and fast-…
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#0014 The Sounds Of Bond | AND YOU’VE HAD YOUR SIX | Episode 14
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It all began with the genius of Monty Norman, before John Barry gave the style and class. David Arnold, Thomas Newman and Hans Zimmer are now the contemporary sounds of Bond. Alan and Suhan discuss the Bond themes, scores, soundtracks and more in this uplifting and inspirational episode.
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#0013 Skyfall - ‘Great tribute to 50 years?’ or ‘Worst film?’ | AND YOU’VE HAD YOUR SIX | Episode 13
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Hold onto your Oddjob bowler hats - this episode is an explosion of opinion! Suhan is on a mission to annihilate Skyfall, however Alan is hanging on by a thread of breadcrumbs to defend a classic entry in the Bond franchise. Who do you agree with?
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#0012 Unpopular Opinions (part 5) | AND YOU’VE HAD YOUR SIX | James Bond Podcast | Episode 12
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The countdown is over. Two epic controversial statements remain, and are wholeheartedly laid on the line in this final episode of unpopular Bond opinions. They are ‘Thunderball is Bad’ and ‘Diamonds Are Forever Is The Best Connery Film’. Think it’s fair to say that Suhan failed to contain his excitement discussing the latter.…
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#0011 Unpopular Opinions (part 4) | AND YOU’VE HAD YOUR SIX | James Bond Podcast | Episode 11
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More fascinating contention and dissension produced in this penultimate episode of unpopular opinions within the world of Bond. Bravely up for discussion this time around is ‘For Your Eyes Only Is The Worst Moore Film’ and ‘A Lot Of The Films Are Bad’. Will Alan and Suhan be blinded by inconsolable rage? Or is it all a matter of perspective?…
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#0010 Unpopular Opinions (part 3) | AND YOU’VE HAD YOUR SIX | James Bond Podcast | Episode 10
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Another epic episode filled with controversy and debate. Statements discussed are ‘Quantum Of Solace Is Perfect’ and ‘Die Another Day Is Top Five’. What on Earth do Alan and Suhan conclude from these two bold claims?!
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#009 Unpopular Opinions (part 2) | AND YOU’VE HAD YOUR SIX | James Bond Podcast | Episode 9
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There are certainly some more compelling discussion points thrown up in this episode. It begins with ‘The World Is Not Enough Is The Best Bond Film’ and ends with a mind-boggling belter - ‘People Who Like Casino Royale Aren't Real Bond Fans’. Wow - will Alan and Suhan agree or disagree?
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#008 Unpopular Opinions (part 1) | AND YOU’VE HAD YOUR SIX | James Bond Podcast | Episode 8
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Some thought-provoking topics as Alan and Suhan begin an intriguing journey analysing a variety of so-called unpopular opinions surrounding Bond. The two areas of debate in this episode are ‘Roger Moore As Favourite Bond’ and ‘Pierce Brosnan's Run Is Greater Than Daniel Craig's’.
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#007 Blofeld: The Bond Villains (part 3) | AND YOU’VE HAD YOUR SIX | James Bond Podcast | Episode 7
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It’s time to talk Ernst Stavro Blofeld - a character synonymous with the Bond franchise. Four actors have portrayed him so far - Donald Pleasence, Telly Savalas, Charles Gray and Christoph Waltz. Not forgetting Anthony Dawson’s body and Eric Pohlmann’s voice portraying him mysteriously in From Russia With Love and Thunderball. John Hollis and Rober…
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#006 The Bond Villains (part 2) | AND YOU’VE HAD YOUR SIX | James Bond Podcast | Episode 6
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More villains were analysed in this episode - from 1987’s Koskov and Whitaker all the way to the current ‘pending’ villain, Safin. This batch of baddies definitely provoked some interesting discussion.
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#005 The Bond Villains (part 1) | AND YOU’VE HAD YOUR SIX | James Bond Podcast | Episode 5
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In this episode, Alan and Suhan begin to delve into the Bond villains. No Bond film would be complete without these characters. Part 1 of our analysis starts with Dr. No and finishes with Max Zorin. In the words of Elliot Carver, ‘Let the mayhem begin’.
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#004 The Bond Girls | AND YOU’VE HAD YOUR SIX | James Bond Podcast | Episode 4
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This time around, Alan and Suhan discuss the evolution of the Bond girls. From Honey Ryder to Madeline Swann, there has certainly been some iconic characters along the way!
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#003 Least Favourite Bond Films | AND YOU’VE HAD YOUR SIX | James Bond Podcast | Episode 3
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Alan and Suhan discuss their 5 least favourite Bond films. However, there are elements of these films which we still love. After all, there is no Bond film we dislike!
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#002 Favourite Bond Films | AND YOU’VE HAD YOUR SIX | James Bond Podcast | Episode 2
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With immense difficulty, Alan and Suhan state and discuss their top 5 Bond films. A few surprises lay in store.
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#001 Best Bond Actors | AND YOU’VE HAD YOUR SIX | James Bond Podcast | Episode 1
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The inaugural episode of 'And You've Had Your Six' kicks off in style with Alan and Suhan talking about their earliest memory of James Bond - in other words, the seeds that ultimately led us to the inspiration behind this new channel. We also delve into our thoughts on all six actors who have played the role of Bond - from Sir Sean, to the Lazen, t…
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