Best The United States of Kensington Podcasts (2024)

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Lobato Farms & Mesa Conservation District: Innovations and Inventions to Improve Farmland 27:33

3M ago27:33

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Send us a Text Message. Join us as we talk with Michael Lobato, Lobato Farms, and Holly Stanley, Mesa Conservation District on Colorado’s Western slope about their innovations with applying biochar in a no-till system. Michael has worked to transform what was once part of a large sheep ranch into a thriving 5-acre farm. The 5 acres were split off f…

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Las Vegas Livestock: Community-based Solution to Organic Waste 27:30

4M ago27:30

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Send us a Text Message. Sarah Stallard is a 7th generation farmer who came to work with her uncles on a new farm near Las Vegas Nevada raising hogs. The farm is in partnership with the local waste and recycling company Republic Services. They lease the land from Republic Services and use food waste to feed the hogs. She says the partnership was for…

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Eckhart Farms: Increasing Soil Biology and How it Pays 32:30

5M ago32:30

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Send us a Text Message. Join us in this dynamic and wide-ranging conversation with Chris Eckhart about diversifying his farming operation, increasing organic matter, monitoring soil biology, and creating a work-family-life balance, all while remaining profitable. Eckhart Farms is a multi-generational family farm in the heart of Wild Rose Prairie in…

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Westwind Farms and UC Davis: Using Almond Hulls and Shells to Build Organic Matter 43:54

1y ago43:54

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we talk with Kirk Pumphrey, owner of Westwind Farms in Woodland CA, and Sat Darshan Khalsa, Assistant Professional Researcher at the University of CA Davis about their work integrating almond shells and hulls as organic matter in orchards. As Kirk says, “it’s a learning experience for all of us.” It’s a lear…

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Sweet Hollow Farm: Connecting People to Food and Farming 24:07

1y ago24:07

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Send us a Text Message. In today’s episode we speak with Jonah Sloven, from Sweet Hollow Farm, a diversified organic farm in Victor, Idaho. Sweet Hollow Farm serves the neighboring Teton Valley community through their CSA, farm stand, and farmer’s market. Jonah discusses how his travels from his environmental studies ultimately directed him to smal…

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Wyoming Heritage Grains: Improving the Land, Community, and Health 41:19

1+ y ago41:19

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Send us a Text Message. In today’s episode, we talk with Sara Wood of Wyoming Heritage Grains and Wyoming High Desert Malt, near Ralston Wyoming. Sara is a fifth-generation regenerative farmer and the operator of the state’s only commercial flour mill. Located in the dry high mountain desert east of Yellowstone, Sara’s and her family’s operation ha…

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0058 | The Ghost of Ian Fleming 28:51

1+ y ago28:51

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Much like this podcast, Ian Fleming has been dead for a long time... After the extraordinary claims made in the previous episode, the three dirty devils you know and love travel to the United States of America to seek the help of a mysterious and beguiling clairvoyant. Will the lovable lads from down under find the answers they seek? Or will dabbli…

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Blue Creek Livestock: Building Soils and Herds 33:57

2+ y ago33:57

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Send us a Text Message. Today’s guests are Tangy and Matt Bates who operate Blue Creek Livestock in Delta Junction Alaska. They aim to provide their community with fresh, natural meat – beef, lamb, and pork. Since the beginning, Blue Creek Cattle has been building soils and herds. Tangy and Matt talk about the opportunities and challenges of farmin…

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Emigh Livestock & Flying Mule Farm: Opportunities for the Sheep Industry 44:34

2+ y ago44:34

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Send us a Text Message. Dan Macon is a University of California Farm Adviser and also the operator of Flying Mule Farm in Auburn California. Ryan Mahoney is a fifth-generation sheep and cattle rancher who operates Emigh Livestock, in Rio Vista California. Dan and Ryan are also participating in a Western SARE project demonstrating and evaluating how…

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Citizen Soil Health Project: Harnessing the Collective Knowledge of Local Growers 35:24

2+ y ago35:24

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Send us a Text Message. In Episode 4, we talk with Zach Thode and Elizabeth Black. Zach manages a large cattle ranch in Livermore Colorado. Elizabeth is an artist in Colorado and manages a Christmas tree farm. Elizabeth is also the project leader for The Citizen Science Soil Health Project, partially funded by a Western SARE grant and Zach is a pro…

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Oceanside Farms: Small Plot Intensive Farming in Alaska 38:13

2+ y ago38:13

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we talk with Don McNamara and Donna Rae Faulkner from Oceanside Farms in Homer Alaska. They raise a wide variety of vegetables, fruits, berries, and chickens, ducks and turkeys. They grow all of their produce and nine varieties of Alaska Certified Seed Potatoes without the use of synthetically based chemical…

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0057 | Forever and a Day 2:25:06

2+ y ago2:25:06

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It's been forever and a day since we last released an episode of the number one podcast in the world but with the 57th episode: EVERYTHING. CHANGES. Well, just that one thing, really. Your favourite dirty devils are back with a review of Anthony Horowitz's prequel to the Fleming novels and the usual nonsense that we stuff this podcast with. Join us…

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Zoom Out Mycology: How Does Fungi Save the Planet? 24:59

2+ y ago24:59

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Send us a Text Message. Today’s episode features Bashira Muhammad, founder of Zoom Out Mycology as she talks about “Driving Sustainability with Fungi!” Zoom Out Mycology is a fungi farm based in Southern Oregon. Their mission is to apply mycology towards a sustainable future. When asked “How does fungi save the planet,” Bashira lists “so many ways!…

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Royal Dairy: Ruminants, Carbon Sequestration, and Soil Health 31:10

2+ y ago31:10

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Send us a Text Message. Austin Allred, talking about his family's Royal Dairy in Washington, proudly states that rather than contributing to climate change, Royal Dairy shows that farms like his can be an impactful part of the solution — in part by preventing the formation of greenhouse gases and boosting the capacity of his soil to draw down and s…

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Jeremy Bunch: Shepherd's Grain 13:31

2+ y ago13:31

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Send us a Text Message. Western SARE completed our second season of Fresh Growth. Thank you for listening! As we are working toward Season 3, we are sharing some special podcasts created by Washington State University students. In this podcast, you'll hear from Shepherd's Grain COO and Director of R&D Jeremy Bunch. He discusses what makes Shepherd'…

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Bar Star Farm: No-Till Wheat Farming 13:05

2+ y ago13:05

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Send us a Text Message. Western SARE completed our second season of Fresh Growth. Thank you for listening! As we are working toward Season 3, we are sharing some special podcasts by Washington State University students. In this episode, you'll hear from 5th generation farmer Allen Druffel, Bar Star Farm, as he talks about their use of no-till pract…

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0056 | No Time To Die 3:38:59

2+ y ago3:38:59

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It's been a long time since the last James Bond film was released in cinemas. Daniel Craig's tenure is the longest of all six actors to don the tuxedo. No Time To Die has the longest run-time of all 25 Bond films. And we poor Aussie Bond fans had to wait even longer than the rest of the world to watch No Time To Die. We've waited all this time... w…

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0055 | This Is The Ties That Bind 27:52

2+ y ago27:52

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James Bond has come across his fair share of baddies but never one as dastardly and potentially copyright-infringing as Redward Roxbury. Join me, Brian Swallenkoch, as I take over Très Bond and take you behind the scenes of one of the most audacious productions in movie history. This special episode spills the cinematic secrets and shines a light o…

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0054 | 'No Time to Die' Predictions 2:22:44

3y ago2:22:44

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After 6 years between drinks, Bond is back! On the eve of the World Premiere at the Royal Albert Hall, your three favourite dirty devils put their predictions on the line. You've sat through shorter preconceived notions before but now you're gonna have to suffer through our spectacular speculation special. How many do we get right? How extravagantl…

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0053 | Goldfinger (Novel) 2:14:11

3y ago2:14:11

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Three dirty devils dive into the 007th Fleming novel. Will they like what they find? Will it be the new gold standard of Bond novels in the Très Bond ratings, or will it leave them with a cold finger? Look, that's not my best episode description. These blurbs are hard to write and I've run out of coffee. Does anyone read these? Goldfinger, ladies a…

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0052 | The Best Bondian Moments 1:56:47

3y ago1:56:47

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Shaken martinis, dam jumps, and Bondolas! The 007 film franchise is chock-a-block with iconic and distinctly 'Bondian' moments. So which come out on top for the dirty devils at Très Bond HQ? This episode was recorded on the 11th of February, 2021. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tresbondpod/message…

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0051 | Dr. No (Novel) 2:09:49

3y ago2:09:49

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They're back*! After taking some overdue holiday, your favourite dirty devils are exactly where they should be: behind the mic talking absolute nonsense. Diving back into Bond via the cool, crystal clear waters of Jamaica, this is the Très Bond Book Club discussion of Ian Fleming's 1958 thriller, Dr. No. Will the boys find this a pulse-pounding pul…

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Diamond S Farms: Benefits of No-Till 10:34

3+ y ago10:34

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Send us a Text Message. Western SARE completed our second season of Fresh Growth. Thank you for listening! As we are working toward Season 3, we are sharing some special podcasts. These podcasts were created by students in the Washington State University’s Systems Skills for Agriculture and Food Systems class. The students interviewed producers on …

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WSU Impact Center: How Disruption Impacted Washington Ag 11:58

3+ y ago11:58

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Send us a Text Message. Western SARE completed our second season of Fresh Growth. Thank you for listening! As we are working toward Season 3, we are sharing some special podcasts. These podcasts were created by students in the Washington State University’s Systems Skills for Agriculture and Food Systems class. The students interviewed producers on …

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The Hay King: Talking Spuds and Cows 16:30

3+ y ago16:30

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Send us a Text Message. Western SARE completed our second season of Fresh Growth. Thank you for listening! As we are working toward Season 3, we are sharing some special podcasts. These podcasts were created by students in the Washington State University’s Systems Skills for Agriculture and Food Systems class. The students interviewed producers on …

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Barn Owl Bakery: Growing Heritage Grains 48:45

3+ y ago48:45

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Send us a Text Message. Today’s guest is Nathan Hodges, who along with his wife Sage Dilts, runs Barn Owl Bakery on Lopez Island, Washington. He discusses why they are farming and sourcing heritage grains and using them in their baked goods; how the grains are processed locally; how the community plays a big role in their success; the results of hi…

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Mountain Roots Produce: Feeding the Community in a Difficult Climate 40:56

3+ y ago40:56

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Send us a Text Message. Today’s guest is Mike Nolan who, along with Mindy Perkovich, farms in the Mancos Valley in Southwest Colorado. Mountain Roots Produce provides the local and regional community high quality and reasonably priced vegetables. Mike discusses their commitment to building soil health, a strong local food system, and a profitable b…

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0050 | Trivia Bondnanza 2:41:30

3+ y ago2:41:30

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Just like the Bond franchise, we've gone all out to celebrate our 50th. 2020 has been a hell of a year, so we thought we'd have a bit of fun before Christmas and see just how much Bond knowledge has rubbed off on these three dirty devils. Play along and let us know how you went. Thank you to everyone who has supported us throughout the year. Très B…

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0049 | Top 5 Allies 1:44:47

3+ y ago1:44:47

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They're Bond's best buddies, always there for him in a pinch and, usually, paying for their loyalty with their lives. In this episode, three best mates from Down Under have their say on who was the bestest of Bond's mates and who needed to be kicked out of the group chat.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tresbondp…

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Chileno Valley Ranch: Passionate about Habitat, Land Restoration, and Community 41:40

3+ y ago41:40

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Send us a Text Message. Sally Gale, who along with husband Mike, operates Chileno Valley Ranch in Marin County California. She and Mike returned to the family ranch in 1993, restoring buildings, infrastructure, and the land. They planted hundreds of apple and pear trees and started a grass-fed beef business selling directly to the local community. …

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0048 | Title Sequences 2:10:39

3+ y ago2:10:39

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The title sequences for the James Bond films are arguably the most iconic moments in each film. Dripping with classic and classy imagery, these titles are quintessentially Bond. That said, they're not all winners, some are absolute turkeys. Sit back, and relax, as we take you through the best and the worst of the Bond title sequences.--- Send in a …

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0047 | Top 5 Gadgets 1:54:23

3+ y ago1:54:23

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Now, pay attention, 007 fans. This episode has been perfected, out of years of patient research, to determine which are the best and worst gadgets to have come from Q branch. And, naturally, all the usual refinements... which is basically just three dirty devils ranting, rambling, and raving. Bring it back in one piece.--- Send in a voice message: …

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0046 | Operation: Kid Brother 1:50:42

3+ y ago1:50:42

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"You have betrayed me!" Those were the words Sir Sean Connery shouted at Lois Maxwell when he learned she had signed on for this Italian-made Bond parody, starring his younger brother, Neil. One can only imagine what he must have said when Bernard Lee, Adolfo Celi, Daniella Bianchi, Anthony Dawson, and Yasuko Yama also jumped ship to spoof not only…

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Petty Ranch: Finding Balance and Planning for the Future 46:34

3+ y ago46:34

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Send us a Text Message. Chris Sayer is a successful fifth generation farmer in Ventura County. He grows citrus and avocados, and experiments with other specialty crops such as figs, persimmons, apples, and apricots. Chris returned to the family farm in 2001 and has become passionate about soil health and regenerative agriculture. “I inherited well-…

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0045 | From Russia, With Love (Novel) 2:46:37

3+ y ago2:46:37

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It was Kennedy's favourite, a critical hit, and its popularity secured the film franchise's birth but many things that were de rigueur for the 1950s have fallen out of fashion since. What of Fleming's 1957 Cold War thriller? Is it a certified banger, or will this whole thing end in a whimper?--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.c…

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0044 | Bloodstone 1:33:54

3+ y ago1:33:54

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Bloodstone had the misfortune to be released at the same time as the hotly anticipated remake of Goldeneye. With that being the case, it fell through the cracks of both the gaming world and the Bond community. What little attention it received was lukewarm, at best. A decade on, we revisit Bloodstone to determine whether it's a diamond-in-the-rough…

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0043 | Ranking the James Bond Actors 2:06:11

3+ y ago2:06:11

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The oft used phrase is 'that more men have walked on the moon than have donned James Bond's dinner jacket' and debates have raged for decades as to which of the six wore it best. Now it falls to three best mates in Sydney, Australia to compile their most controversial and divisive list; who stood tall and faced it all & who fell short.--- Send in a…

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Sol Ranch: Cattle Ranching in a Brittle Environment 36:23

4y ago36:23

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Emily Cornell and Sarah Bangert discuss prescriptive grazing effects on rangeland. Emily is a cow-calf rancher with Sol Ranch and Cornell Ranch in Northeastern New Mexico. She markets grass fed beef and also manages an apprenticeship program for beginning ranchers. She talks about the importance of soil heal…

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0042 | Spy Hard 1:36:27

4y ago1:36:27

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Leslie Nielsen was the undisputed king of the spoof film and Bond had escaped his withering deadpan style until this 1996 effort. Spy Hard gathered a plethora of comedy stars & pop-culture cameos and featured a theme-tune by the king of parody songs. So why does no-one talk about this film anymore? It's lesser-known, even within the Bond fan commun…

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0041 | Actors Who Could Be Bond 1:40:36

4y ago1:40:36

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Sean, George, Roger, Timothy, Pierce, Daniel and... who's next? Or should one of those names be scrubbed from the record and replaced with another?These are the questions we're answering this week in an episode full of judgment and speculation as three dirty devils from Australia take on the unenviable task of casting James Bond.--- Send in a voice…

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0040 | Mission: Impossible 1:57:15

4y ago1:57:15

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For this, the 40th episode of our James Bond podcast, we have decided to celebrate such an auspicious anniversary by reviewing something non-Bond. That's right! We're putting the podcast on Cruise control this week and watching the film that kickstarted a rival action franchise... Mission: Impossible. Just accept it.--- Send in a voice message: htt…

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0039 | Diamonds are Forever (Novel) 1:51:07

4y ago1:51:07

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Upon completion of his fourth James Bond novel, Ian Fleming wrote: "I baked a fresh cake in Jamaica this year which I think has finally exhausted my inventiveness as it contains every single method of escape and every variety of suspenseful action that I had omitted from my previous books." Well, slow down there, Mr Fleming! We three dirty devils m…

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My Brothers’ Farm: Creating a Regenerative Ag Vision with Family 45:48

4y ago45:48

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Send us a Text Message. Today’s guest is Taylor Larson, who along with his two brothers and parents, operates My Brothers’ Farm in the Willamette Valley of Oregon. First generation farmers, they raise bison, pigs, and hazelnuts on the land on which they were raised. Taylor describes creating effective frameworks to determine a vision of regenerativ…

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0038 | Goldeneye 007: Reloaded 1:26:58

4y ago1:26:58

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The original Goldeneye for the Nintendo 64 is often credited as the game that started the first-person shooter genre but what about this one? Released in 2010 as a Wii exclusive, this remaster of a classic 007 story was subsequently re-released on the PS3 and XBOX 360 in 2011. Is it a serious contender or a flabby pretender?--- Send in a voice mess…

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0037 | Top 5 Villains 1:18:10

4y ago1:18:10

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The distance between insanity and genius is measured only by success; the distance between being a Top 5 Villain and a dishonourable mention is the whim and fancy of three dirty devils in Australia. This week we are taking on 007's job and tackling the villains of the Bond canon. Delicious!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com…

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0036 | Top 5 Pre-title Sequences 1:49:13

4y ago1:49:13

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The importance of a film's opening sequence can not be understated. It is the introduction of a movie to its audience. It establishes the tone, the style, and the energy of the images to follow. The James Bond pre-title sequences are some of the most famous in cinematic history and have become an integral part of the Bond formula. So, which one's t…

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0035 | Never Say Never Again 1:56:49

4y ago1:56:49

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Spite is never lonely; envy always tags along. So said Mignon McLaughlin who passed away the same year as Kevin McClory's second attempt at a Bond film was released. It's hard to say how this film is rated within the Bond community. Some say it's an admirable effort and a return to Connery's wonder years. Others deride it as a project driven by the…

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0034 | Moonraker (Novel) 2:18:44

4y ago2:18:44

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This novel and its film adaptation couldn't be more dissimilar. The latter being decidedly camp and full of Star Wars envy; the former hailed as one of the defining pieces in the Bond literary canon. But what say three young lads from down under? How does Fleming's third adventure stack up against its predecessors? Is it still, like it's villain, a…

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0033 | 007 Legends 1:20:06

4y ago1:20:06

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James Bond video games have a hallowed legacy. In 1997, a James Bond game took the world by storm and, subsequently, changed the first-person shooter genre. Fifteen years later, were the 007 games still pioneering new ways of playing or had the world moved on? 007 Legends was the last video game to be made based on the Bond franchise and is, partia…

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0032 | Top 5 Film Scores 1:54:56

4y ago1:54:56

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If music be the food of love then the Bond franchise is well-fed. Norman, Barry, Martin, Hamlisch, Conti, Kamen, Serra, Arnold, Newman, and Zimmer. More men have scored Bond's films than have played the secret agent himself but which of them is the composer king? Which soundtrack sits atop this mountain of magnum opuses?--- Send in a voice message:…

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