Best Illustration Agent Podcasts (2024)

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On Our Minds Only? Episode 007 AGENTS OF OUR OWN LIVES with John Able 47:40

3h ago47:40

47:40

“When you focus your time and energy into the things you can change and influence, opportunities come to you and doors open that wouldn’t have been there before.” - John Able John is a father and a writer of stories aimed at bringing children and their caregivers closer together. Earlier this year, he wrote an article about martial arts in Fleming …

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67: Authors Against Book Bans with guests David Levithan and Maggie Tokuda-Hall 1:03:47

10d ago1:03:47

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The number of books being banned and challenged in schools and libraries has increased exponentially in the USA in recent years. These attacks on our freedom to read are not coming just from fringe zealots -- they are being embedded into legislation across the country, and that's a BIG problem for anyone who values public libraries, public schools,…

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On Our Minds Only? Episode 006: POSITIVE MENTAL ATTITUDE with Vinnie Harris 27:50

2M ago27:50

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“Just because someone seems happy, doesn’t mean it’s the reality of the situation. It’s good to check in and see how people are doing.” - Vinnie Harris Vinnie Harris is an unfalteringly positive voice in the Bond community - his voice is also very deep and many of you will recognise it from his appearances on various podcasts! As Anya Amasova tells…

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On Our Minds Only? Episode 005: ARM OURSELVES BECAUSE NO ONE ELSE HERE WILL SAVE US? with Natasha Stone @The_Red_Vesper 58:21

2M ago58:21

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“It shook my foundations. I flipped from being someone that was 'Just get on with it' to a person who felt far more empathy, understanding not everyone has the tools to be able to 'Just get on with it'.” - Natasha StoneArm yourself because no one else here will save you? It’s a brilliant song lyric, but how far does being self-reliant really help u…

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On Our Minds Only? Episode 004: HELPING PEOPLE WITH PROBLEMS with John Kell ‪@Really007 1:07:01

2M ago1:07:01

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John is one of the fantastic lads who make up the Really, 007! podcast. While David has been honoured to be their guest multiple times and they've got to know each other well in real life, this is the first time John and David have publicly talked just the two of them.Both men help people with problems as part of their professional lives having bee…

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"A gay teen love letter to James Bond movies": Lee Wind's 'A Different Kind of Brave' 56:01

2M ago56:01

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The author of A Different Kind of Brave describes his novel as a “gay teen love letter to James Bond movies”, which is a pretty accurate description! Lee Wind’s book is a ludicrously exciting and romantic action adventure story with all of the Bond ingredients - but with two gay protagonists, one of who filters his whole life through his beloved Bo…

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66: Hallucinating AI Spider Robots with Martha Brockenbrough 1:38:26

3M ago1:38:26

1:38:26

Author Martha Brockenbrough joins me to discuss her new book FUTURE TENSE: HOW WE MADE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE -- AND HOW IT WILL CHANGE EVERYTHING. We're tackling your burning AI-related questions, such as: Should authors and illustrators be worried about AI? HOW worried? Are there ethical ways to utilize AI technology? How can AI help us, and how…

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Never say 'no' to illustrating Chitty Chitty Bang Bang! 37:50

3M ago37:50

37:50

David chats with Thomas Gilbert, the illustrator of the new edition of Ian Fleming's Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, released to celebrate the book's 60th anniversary. Although this is the first book Thomas has illustrated, you will likely be familiar with his work in other fields. He is not only a highly accomplished artist who turned to making Bond post…

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On Our Minds Only? Episode 003: RELEVANCY with David Zaritsky @thebondexperience 31:55

3M ago31:55

31:55

“At the core of a lot of depression is feeling like you don't have any meaning.” - David Zaritsky David Zaritsky and David Lowbridge-Ellis candidly explore the dark side and light side of relevancy within the Bond community. (Yes, there are also Star Wars references.) When we feel relevant, we get a natural hit of dopamine. But this can become dang…

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65: Inside the Art Department, with Art Director Brian LaRossa 1:08:23

3M ago1:08:23

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We're back from hiatus with special guest Brian LaRossa, who in addition to being an Executive Art Director at Scholastic, is an educator, pizza-maker, and all-around mensch. We tackle a variety of topics, like what IS an Art Director, how does the Art Department work with illustrators, what role do they play in the acquisitions process, how do typ…

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

3M ago46:46

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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

4M ago22:56

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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

4M 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

5M 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

5M ago46:57

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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

5M ago1:40:36

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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

6M ago1:02:16

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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

6M ago15:15

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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

6M ago36:34

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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

7M ago1:01:53

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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

7M ago18:07

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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

7M ago52:42

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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

8M ago33:16

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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

8M ago39:51

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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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64: Getting Inspired with Jami Attenberg 58:55

8M ago58:55

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Is this the year you've promised yourself you'd finally finish that manuscript, or stop playing on your dang phone so much and get into a healthier writing routine? Author Jami Attenberg joins me to talk about her new book 1000 WORDS: A Writer's Guide to Staying Creative, Focused and Productive All Year Round, as well as lots of other stuff: The di…

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

8M ago1:11:56

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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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63: End-of-the-Year and Mid-Career, with Alex Gino 50:16

9M ago50:16

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Happy Holidays! In this episode, I give a bit of an End-of-the-Year rundown -- what sold this year, what good stuff happened, and what's the mood? Then Middle Grade author Alex Gino joins me to chat about their new book, GREEN, out now from Scholastic, and what it is like being a "mid-career" full-time author. From evolving editorial relationships,…

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

9M ago2:26:17

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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

9M ago41:24

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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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Episode 17 -Tom Ferriman (Rhythm Guitarist/Hollowed Existence) 39:00

10M ago39:00

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One year later, a brand new episode. Chatting to good friend and guitarist for a new Heavy Metal band in Wales and having a good time rejecting some pet peeves within the world of entertainment. Tom Ferriman speaks about his influences, how he got involved with the band and tells the story of his first tattoo. Listen to their debut, self titled tra…

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

10M ago32:05

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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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62: The Great Big Holiday Gift Guide, 2023 Edition 1:18:52

10M ago1:18:52

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It's the most wonderful time of the year -- BOOK GIFTING TIME! I'm joined by booksellers Nicole Brinkley from Oblong Books in Rhinebeck, NY, and Cathy Berner from Blue Willow Bookshop in Houston, TX, and we give you 50+ great recommendations for all the readers in your life, or for your own To Be Read pile. Love these bookseller recs? Support your …

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007: Road to a Million 31:14

10M ago31:14

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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

10M 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

10M ago52:17

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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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61: The Dynamic Duo: Raúl the Third and Elaine Bay 1:06:21

12M ago1:06:21

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Kid-lit power couple Raúl the Third and Elaine Bay are collaborators in both life and in books. They met in high school, grew into underground artists and zinesters, and in recent years, have become an award-winning and New York Times Bestselling creative powerhouse team. We talk about how they got started, how they work together, and the many (MAN…

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Sharing passions with Raymond Benson 1:09:50

1y ago1:09:50

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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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60: From Picture Books to YA, with Phoebe Wahl 1:04:07

1y ago1:04:07

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The multi-talented Phoebe Wahl joins me to talk about how she got her start in publishing, as well as how she manages to run the cutest online shop in history, do brand collaborations, make films, thrive on social media, raise a toddler and more in addition to her busy career as an author-illustrator of picture books. And Phoebe will tell us all ab…

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

1y 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

1y 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

1y ago30:59

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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

1y 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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