Best Timothy Dalton Podcasts (2024)

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Ghostbusters: Hellbent - PART 1 51:53

20m ago51:53

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PART 1 OF 2 Support the show on PATREON Buy our MERCH WE ARE BACK! To kick off the season we are taking a look at the LONG road to Ghostbusters 3. The film spent years in development hell before being rebooted in Ghostbusters (2016) and Ghostbusters: Afterlife. We get into the project, which morphed into something known as 'Ghostbusters: Hellbent' …

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My Spy The Eternal City Decoded 29:02

7h ago29:02

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MY SPY: THE ETERNAL CITY - Is it worth your time? MY SPY: THE ETERNAL CITY is the much-anticipated follow-up to the 2020 action-comedy MY SPY. It reunites a wonderful cast led by Dave Bautista and Chloe Coleman. The movie takes us on a feel-good adventure set in some of Europe’s most storied destinations. In this episode, Dan and Tom decode this mo…

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Build-A-Bond Constructing the next James Bond 27:01

2h ago27:01

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Build-A-Bond – What Does The Next Bond Need to Be? Dan and Tom look at how to Build-a-Bond. In other words, what are the key elements of Bond over the decades that should go into the best Bond? We will help Eon Productions here as we Build-a-Bond! What were the positive qualities of James Bond for each of the previous six actors that Eon Production…

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Episode #150 - Simple Colin - Ranking The Posters 2:45:35

2d ago2:45:35

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IT’S OUR 150TH EPISODE! YAY! So what are we doing to celebrate it? Getting another famous Bond actor on to talk about their time on the show? Going on location to a Bond location? Making a James Bond movie to celebrate? NONE OF THE ABOVE! Because this time to celebrate our GROUNDBREAKING 150th episode we are here to do ANOTHER RANKINGS! YAY! So you…

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EYE OF THE NEEDLE – Decoded! 51:20

4d ago51:20

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EYE OF THE NEEDLE – A WW II spy thriller EYE OF THE NEEDLE is a 1981 spy thriller starring Donald Sutherland. In it, one key plot point exposes one of the acts of deception that we discussed in our episode “OPERATION BODYGUARD - Behind the Spies in Movies and Novels”. In this episode, Dan and Tom decode EYE OF THE NEEDLE, discussing the high-level …

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OPERATION BODYGUARD - Behind the Spies in Movies and Novels 45:57

21d ago45:57

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OPERATION BODYGUARD AND DECEPTION IN WORLD WAR II Your field operatives, Dan and Tom, talk with author and historian Rick Beyer about the deception techniques used in the war. Operation Bodyguard and its sub-operation, Operation Fortitude, which helped win the war, are highlighted. Operation Bodyguard was an overall deception operation to assist th…

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The Best of Double Oz Seven - Part 16 1:41:56

20d ago1:41:56

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Another clip show? Sign us up! And sign yourselves up too right now as you get ready for the 16th ‘best of’ episode of your favourite James Bond podcast! Today you’ll hear clips of the first round of our series featuring films by each of the first six actors who have played James Bond, with each episode bringing a variety of highlights that will ma…

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3 Days of the Condor – A Fresh Look 59:22

19d ago59:22

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3 DAYS OF THE CONDOR – A Fresh Look The 1975 spy movie, 3 DAYS OF THE CONDOR, is a “reluctant spy” movie starring Robert Redford, Faye Dunaway. Cliff Robertson, and Max von Sydow. Dan and Tom take a fresh look at this movie, decoding the plot, characters, direction, and more.  What are the influences on 3 DAYS OF THE CONDOR as well as what movies/T…

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The Best of Double Oz Seven - Part 15 58:51

23d ago58:51

58:51

It seems forever ago that we actually started as a podcast and it also seems forever ago that we talked about Spectre before it was even released. Well it’s time to remember those good old days as our 15th ‘best of’ episode celebrates our coverage of the very first James Bond movie that was released after we were born! That’s right, it’s time to go…

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SPIONE And Its Influence On Spy Movies 40:30

28d ago40:30

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SPIONE And Its Influence On Spy Movies SPIONE And Its Influence On Spy Movies is a look at this 1928 Fritz Lang spy movie. And, Dan and Tom fill you in on just how big an influence SPIONE is in the spy movie genre.  Significantly, SPIONE is the first spy movie we’ve been able to find that isn’t based on a war. Not surprisingly, this movie laid out …

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SPECTRE – can this James Bond movie be defended? 46:14

1M ago46:14

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SPECTRE – can this James Bond movie be defended? Dan and Tom bring Vicky back to answer this question. While SPECTRE is not often in a James Bond fan’s top 5 list, it is often in a Bond fan’s bottom 10 list. Why is that? What about this movie turns fans off? Dan, Tom, and Vicky uncover both the positives and the negatives of SPECTRE to try to figur…

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Episode #149 - A Proud Gay Kookaburra - Ranking The Bond, James Bonds 2:19:52

1M ago2:19:52

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It’s another rankings episode and time for a bit of fun as we go over all the times our favourite character has uttered his name in that true James Bond style as we rank all the Bond, James Bonds! Why are we extra mad at Colin for not being here this time? Why has Ben stuffed up the intro by not going with something obvious? Why are we so excited t…

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You Only Live Thrice, Mr. Bond 38:50

1M ago38:50

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Before you go on to this episode, "You Only Live Thrice, Mr. Bond,” if you haven't seen NO TIME TO DIE, there are some spoilers here so you probably should skip this one – NOW! You Only Live Thrice, Mr. Bond James Bond is dead! Dead as a door nail. Dead! Your field operatives Dan and Tom decode the fundamental meaning of James Bond dying in NO TIME…

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5 Fingers Decoded! 34:39

2M ago34:39

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Dan and Tom decode the 1952 classic spy movie, 5 FINGERS. This excellent movie starring James Mason is a fantastic espionage thriller, but not an action thriller. And we think it works quite well that way. 5 FINGERS is based on the true story of Albanian-born Elyesa Bazna, who worked as a valet for the British ambassador to Turkey during World War …

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Episode #148 - The Most Beautiful Man Alive - Pierce Brosnan Birthday Spectacular 45:09

2M ago45:09

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Last week we celebrated the most beautiful man alive with his 71st birthday. That’s right, Pierce Brosnan got a year older but another year more beautiful. So what better way to celebrate him and that occasion than with a special episode dedicated to the man himself at a very special event in Sydney! To celebrate him, a special double screening of …

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Chicago 007 Fans May 2024 Meetup - Fan Interviews 42:15

2M ago42:15

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Chicago 007 Fans May 2024 Meetup Dan and Tom held their first Chicago 007 Fans Meetup on May 9, 2024, at Ma O’Brien’s Irish Pub in Chicago. Part of the event was a James Bond trivia quiz and people from all over the world played, including those in the pub. The questions ranged from fairly easy to "nobody got this one". The winning score was 18 out…

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Maestro John Morris Russell Talks James Bond Concert 35:37

2M ago35:37

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John Morris Russell Talks Shaken Not Stirred Dan and Tom interview Maestro John Morris Russell (JMR) about his Chicago Symphony Orchestra concert, “Shaken Not Stirred,” musical scores, and James Bond music. As you might have guessed, the concert’s focus is the music of James Bond. You may know JMR from his work as the conductor of the Cincinnati Po…

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SPY HUNT – 1950 Cold War Espionage Classic Decoded! 33:51

2M ago33:51

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Dan and Tom decode SPY HUNT, a 1950 espionage B movie. And they don’t agree on this one. SPY HUNT was based on the book “Panther’s Moon” by Victor Canning. It has espionage, a MacGuffin, a train, a dead drop, escaped black panthers, a budding romance, and quite a few interesting characters. Dan and Tom call out some interesting plot points that may…

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Episode #147 - That’s Where Poo Comes From! - Ranking The Gun Barrels 2:31:29

2M ago2:31:29

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Another rankings episode coming your way today as we get into the nitty gritty of your favourite franchise by ranking all the unique gun barrel sequences that (mostly) start every single film! Why has Colin failed to show up again? Why is Die Another Day set to once again get blasted? What does Aaron Carter have to do with anything? Why does Only F…

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Diamonds Are Forever Las Vegas and Octopussy Utah Filming Locations with Matt Sherman 1:07:22

3M ago1:07:22

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Dan and Tom talk with Matt Sherman about the DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER Las Vegas and OCTOPUSSY Utah filming locations. Besides being a James Bond expert, Matt Sherman leads tours to many different James Bond filming locations – check his website https://bondfanevents.com/. In this episode, we discuss what we experienced on Matt’s tour of two relatively …

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SPY x FAMILY CODE: White Review - No Spoilers! 29:54

3M ago29:54

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SPY x FAMILY CODE: White Review - No Spoilers! Here’s our NO-SPOILER review of the new spy movie, SPY x FAMILY CODE: White. This anime movie is the first movie in the SPY x FAMILY franchise. If you are familiar with the Manga or anime series versions of SPY x FAMILY, you will feel right at home with the movie. EPISODE GOALS Provide you with our no-…

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The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare Review - No Spoilers! 33:26

3M ago33:26

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THE MINISTRY OF UNGENTLEMANLY WARFARE Review – No-Spoilers! Here’s the full NO-SPOILER review of the new spy movie, THE MINISTRY OF UNGENTLEMANLY WARFARE. This movie opens in theaters on April 19, 2024. Guy Ritchie’s THE MINISTRY OF UNGENTLEMANLY WARFARE is a dramatization of real-world events that helped shape the outcome of World War II.   Of cou…

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Episode #146 - Talk To My Ass - Ranking The Titles 2:19:53

3M ago2:19:53

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It’s that time to get excited once more as we get into rankings and rank the things you like! This time we’re ranking all 25 films and their titles, a list that we know you’ve been waiting for and one that even we don’t know how will turn out! Just why is Colin missing again? How is this the most spread out list we’ve ever done? Does Ben’s criteria…

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Diamonds Are Forever Amsterdam Filming Locations & Amsterdam Intelligence 17:50

3M ago17:50

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Dan and Tom head out to find the DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER Amsterdam filming locations. There aren’t many and they are easy to find. But it is very cool to see these sites over 50 years after the movie was filmed. So, join them as they visit Tiffany Case’s house. Was she home? The Skinny Bridge? Was that a figment of screenwriters Richard Maibaum and To…

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RAAZI Is A Spy Movie Worth Watching 33:31

3M ago33:31

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RAAZI Is A Spy Movie Worth Watching The 2018 Indian movie RAAZI is a spy movie worth watching. It is one of Tom’s all-time favorite spy movies. Have you heard of RAAZI? RAAZI is a fictionalized drama about a real spy in the 1971 India-Pakistan war. This is an espionage movie, not an action movie, which we think is a good thing. The central theme of…

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FOR YOUR EYES ONLY - How the Story Came to Be 23:31

4M ago23:31

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FOR YOUR EYES ONLY - How the Story Came to be FOR YOUR EYES ONLY, the movie, was not the story from Ian Fleming’s short story with the same title. In this episode, Dan and Tom decode the movie to see how the story came to be. Some of the characters from the movie, and some of the plot points were adapted from Ian Fleming’s 1960 short stories “For Y…

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Episode #145 - Beavers In The Mist - Ranking The Directors 1:48:19

4M ago1:48:19

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We’re apparently on a bit of a roll with the rankings which means it’s time to bring you another episode of ranking things, this time with the entire gang back together (thanks Colin) as we rank all the 12 directors of the James Bond franchise in a list that we know will cause some debate! Why are we so judgmental on people’s names this episode? Wh…

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Interview: Special Effects Master Chris Corbould talks James Bond! 24:06

4M ago24:06

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Who is Chris Corbould? Chris Corbould OBE has worked on 15 James Bond movies, THE DARK KNIGHT Trilogy, 2 Superman movies, and he won an Acadamy Award for his work on the movie INCEPTION. Chiefly, his specialty has been visual effects, leading the team on many of these movies. Dan and Tom had a chance to chat with Chris in Chicago at the press event…

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THE LOOK 0:28

4M ago0:28

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This is a sweet poem by an American Poet Sara Teasdale. I am sorry to say I was not familiar with her work, before I read this in a book of love poems. This is what I found out about her on the Internet: "Sara Teasdale (August 8, 1884 – January 29, 1933) was an American lyric poet. She was born Sarah Trevor Teasdale in St. Louis, Missouri, and used…

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007 Science: Inventing the World of James Bond 34:58

5M ago34:58

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“007 Science: Inventing the World of James Bond” is a new exhibit at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Dan and Tom became big fans of this exhibit while attending the Press Day viewing. They take you inside and highlight many of the items displayed. And they let you know why you will want to attend this exhibit. What's i…

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