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Ben Eslinger and Jason Greenberg

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Superfan of James Bond?, Man From U.N.C.L.E.? Mission Impossible? So are we! Which is why we have formed the CIC...a podcast dedicated to Spy Movies and Secret Agent Pop Culture. Hosted by Ben Eslinger and Jason Greenberg.
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The CIC are back to review the 1983 spy movie, The Jigsaw Man! Ben and Jason come in from the cold to try and figure out how a spy movie with Sirs Michael Caine and Laurence Olivier, as well as a host of highly esteemed Bond alumni, managed to struggle so hard to reach the potential they were capable of! Join us! Be sure to like, follow, subscribe …
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The CIC return to give their spoiler-free review of Guy Ritchie's The Ministry Of Ungentlemanly Warfare. Be sure to like, follow, subscribe and interact! We'd love to hear from you! Email: CICDeadDrop@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/central_intelligence_cinema/ Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/CICSpypod Bluesky Social: https://bsky.a…
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The CIC are back and ready to give their spoiler-free review of the latest incarnation of Mr. & Mrs. Smith! In this latest Intel Report, Ben and Jason celebrate their return to the undisclosed location with talk of Bond, Mission: Impossible 8, Black Bag, the latest in spy tv series, and so much more! Be sure to like, follow, subscribe and interact!…
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Grab your passport, student ID and a paintball gun, because the CIC are ready to review Gotcha! Ben and Jason have come in from the cold for a Brush Pass Review of this 1985 teen romantic comedy spy caper starring Anthony Edwards and Linda Fiorentino! Does this piece of somewhat obscure 80's nostalgia hold up? Join us and find out! Be sure to like,…
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The CIC are back to talk Argylle, Bond and so much more! In their latest Intel Report, Ben and Jason come in from the cold to give shout outs, admit Argylle IS in fact a real movie, celebrate a new season of Slow Horses, and comb over the plethora of latest intel in spy movies, tv and pop culture! Join us! Be sure to like, follow, subscribe and int…
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The CIC are back to admire the sheer majesty of Robert Redford in a turtleneck, in the 2001 movie, Spy Game! In their first listener-requested review of 2024, Ben and Jason marvel at the uncanny resemblance between Brad Pitt and Robert Redford, get whiplash from speedramped aerial shots, and search for great Mexican restaurants in the unlikeliest o…
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Get ready to go skeet surfing with the CIC, in their Brush Pass style review of 1984's Top Secret! Ben and Jason tackle some truly #sillyspyshit with Val Kilmer's debut role in the Zucker Brothers' foray into the spy genre. Find the smallest spoons to tunnel out of jail, and the biggest phones answered in a war room, no sight gag is left unexamined…
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The CIC return to finish the epic conclusion to their review of Octopussy! Ben and Jason hop into a Union Jack-emblazened hot air balloon and realize they have more than enough hot air, to comb through all the details of the second half of this classic piece of Rogertainment! Join us for all the merriment! Be sure to like, follow, subscribe and int…
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The CIC are back to spread holiday cheer...and intel!! Ben and Jason come in from the cold to warm their hands and talk about the latest intel in spy movies, tv and pop culture. But that's just the beginning! The CIC has also put together their first ever spy and spy-adjacent holiday gift buyers guide! Grab a martini, cozy up to the fire and find o…
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The CIC are back with Moore Bond, as they review the 13th official chapter in the James Bond franchise, Octopussy! Ben and Jason leave no tennis racket unturned and no loaded dice uncrushed in part 1 of their colossal 2-part review! Be sure to like, follow, subscribe and interact! We'd love to hear from you! Email: CICDeadDrop@gmail.com Instagram: …
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The CIC take on Matt Helm! In their Brush Pass Review, Ben & Jason are joined by special guest, Andrew Groth, to review the 1966 spy spoof, The Silencers, starring the king of cool...Dean Martin! Rest assured, no backwards firing gun goes unexamined as the CIC laugh their way through the tipsy ride of Dino's first of four Matt Helm movies. Join us!…
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The CIC are back to discuss all things spy movie, tv and pop culture! This episode, Ben and Jason discuss the latest intel regarding Argylle, Mission: Impossible, Alex Rider as well as a heavy dose of BOND! Grab a martini and find out all the latest! Be sure to like, follow, subscribe and interact! We'd love to hear from you! Email: CICDeadDrop@gma…
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The CIC return to go full-Costner with their review of No Way Out! Ben and Jason sail the seas of political cover-ups and sleeper cell Russian moles, leaving no air-ducts unchecked as they unpack the 1987 suspense thriller starring Kevin Costner and Gene Hackman. Join us! Be sure to like, follow, subscribe and interact! We'd love to hear from you! …
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After conquering the Road to Reckoning, Ben and Jason return to talk about the latest spy movie intel, including Heart Of Stone, Argylle, and the results of the CIC's very own Bond Actor Tenure Poll! Then finally, the CIC go FULL SPOILER, in their first impressions discussion of Mission: Impossible Dead Reckoning part 1. You've been warned! Be sure…
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The CIC return with one last surprise stop on the Road To Reckoning! In their first Special Operations Debrief in 3 years, Ben and Jason welcome Marty Mackillop of Thunderballs Radio Show to the undisclosed location, to talk about Mission: Impossible Fallout, thoughts and predictions about Dead Reckoning, how the Mission franchise has affected 007,…
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The CIC have finally reached the end of the Road...to Reckoning! Like Ethan Hunt himself, Ben and Jason hit the ground running and leap into part 2 of their review of Mission: Impossible Fallout! Be sure to like, follow, subscribe and interact! We'd love to hear from you! Twitter: @cicspypod Instagram: central_intelligence_cinema Email: CICDeadDrop…
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The CIC are near the end of the Road...to Reckoning! Ben and Jason come back in from the cold to tackle part 1 of their Odyssey-sized review of Mission: Impossible Fallout! Be sure to like, follow, subscribe and interact! We'd love to hear from you! Twitter: @cicspypod Instagram: central_intelligence_cinema Email: CICDeadDrop@gmail.com Facebook: ht…
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The CIC are back covering all the latest spy movie and tv intel! This week Ben and Jason break down all the latest with Mission:Impossible Dead Reckoning Part 1, Bond, Heart Of Stone, Special Ops: Lioness and much more! Be sure to like, follow, subscribe and interact! We'd love to hear from you! Twitter: @cicspypod Instagram: central_intelligence_c…
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The men of CIC practice their breath control and jump deep into the giant taurus that is part 2 of their review of Mission: Impossible Rogue Nation! Ben and Jason discuss physics, sharp breathing by menacing villains, the greatness that is Rebecca Ferguson and so much more. Join us for all the Mayhem! Be sure to like, follow, subscribe and interact…
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The CIC continue the Road to Reckoning, with Mission: Impossible Rogue Nation! Ben & Jason leave no opera program unturned, discussing what may be both of their favorite M:I installments...and this is just part 1! Join us for all the Mayhem! Be sure to like, follow, subscribe and interact! We'd love to hear from you! Twitter: @cicspypod Instagram: …
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The CIC return to talk about the original Man of Mystery, Derek Flint! Ben and Jason are back with their second Brush Pass Review, this time covering the 1966 spy spoof classic, Our Man Flint. It's guaranteed to make you say ZOWIE! Be sure to like, follow, subscribe and interact! We'd love to hear from you! Twitter: @cicspypod Instagram: central_in…
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The CIC are back to pour over all the latest intel regarding Mission: Impossible Dead Reckoning part 1, an Angelina Jolie/Halle Berry spy movie in the works, FUBAR, and so much more! Then Ben and Jason get to work giving their spoiler-free review of the new spy rom-com movie on Apple+, Ghosted. Be sure to like, follow, subscribe and interact! We'd …
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The CIC continues down the Road To Reckoning, with part 2 of their review of Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocol! Ben and Jason return to examine sandstorms, and CGI missiles, and 7-story automated car parks, oh my! Join us, won't you? Be sure to like, follow, subscribe and interact! We'd love to hear from you! Twitter: @cicspypod Instagram: central…
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The Road To Reckoning starts HERE! The CIC are back to review Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocol! Ben & Jason leave no faulty gadget unturned as they kick off part 1 of their Burj Khalifa-sized review! Be sure to like, follow, subscribe and interact! We'd love to hear from you! Twitter: @cicspypod Instagram: central_intelligence_cinema Email: CICDe…
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The CIC return to review the latest intel regarding Mission Impossible, new spy-themed tv show trailers, and the latest stories in the world of James Bond! Then Ben and Jason get to work giving a spoiler-free review of the latest Guy Ritchie spy film, Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre! To sign the petition to restore the Lazenby Lamppost: https://m…
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The CIC return with a new feature called Brush Pass Reviews! To kick things off, Ben and Jason review the 2019 Luc Besson spy film, Anna. Take a listen to find out more! Be sure to like, follow, subscribe and interact! We'd love to hear from you! Twitter: @cicspypod Instagram: central_intelligence_cinema Email: CICDeadDrop@gmail.com Merch store: ht…
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The CIC return to the Marvel universe to review Black Widow! Ben and Jason deep dive all the way back to Red Room, in their helicarrier-sized review! Be sure to like, follow, subscribe and interact! We'd love to hear from you! Twitter: @cicspypod Instagram: central_intelligence_cinema Email: CICDeadDrop@gmail.com Merch store: https://cic-merch-stor…
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The CIC are back with balls of steel! Ben and Jason are back for a brand new intel report, followed by a first look review of the CIC's latest acquisition...The James Bond Pinball Premium Edition! Be sure to like, follow, subscribe and interact! We'd love to hear from you! Twitter: @cicspypod Instagram: central_intelligence_cinema Email: CICDeadDro…
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The CIC are back for more caviar, submarines, and Christmas in Turkey! Ben and Jason conclude in part 2, their oversized review of The World Is Not Enough. Be sure to like, follow, subscribe and interact! We'd love to hear from you! Twitter: @cicspypod Instagram: central_intelligence_cinema Email: CICDeadDrop@gmail.com Merch store: https://cic-merc…
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The CIC are celebrating Christmas in February, with Bond! Ben and Jason kick off their first review of 2023, with Pierce Brosnan in The World Is Not Enough...part 1! Be sure to like, follow, subscribe and interact! We'd love to hear from you! Twitter: @cicspypod Instagram: central_intelligence_cinema Email: CICDeadDrop@gmail.com Merch store: https:…
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The CIC return to take on 2023! Ben and Jason take a look at the year ahead for spy movies and secret agent pop culture, as well as give their spoiler-free first-impressions of Jack Ryan Season 3! Be sure to like, follow, subscribe and interact! We'd love to hear from you! Twitter: @cicspypod Instagram: central_intelligence_cinema Email: CICDeadDro…
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The CIC ring in 2023 with their second listener-requested review, the 1997 Canadian-produced spy movie, The Assignment. Ben and Jason tackle the low-budget thriller starring Aidan Quinn, Donald Sutherland, and Ben Kingsley, in true CIC fashion! Grab a bowl of piping hot porridge and join in! Be sure to like, follow, subscribe and interact! We'd lov…
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The CIC come back in from the cold to talk more spy movie intel! This week Ben and Jason discuss the Heart of Stone trailer, a new movie and TV announcements, and raising a glass to a legendary actor. Finally, they get into a recap of the Bond 60th anniversary events and all the surrounding fanfare! Be sure to like, follow, subscribe and interact! …
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The CIC are back once again to talk about all the latest spy movie intel, including Heart Of Stone, Argylle, and of course, Bond! Then Ben and Jason give their spoiler-free review of season 1 of the spy television series, The Old Man. Be sure to like, follow, subscribe and interact! We'd love to hear from you! Twitter: @cicspypod Instagram: central…
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The CIC returns to discuss all the latest developments in spy movie intel! Then, Ben and Jason have a spirited talk about Bond villains, including each of their Top 5! Be sure to like, follow, subscribe and interact! We'd love to hear from you! Twitter: @cicspypod Instagram: central_intelligence_cinema Email: CICDeadDrop@gmail.com Merch store: cic-…
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The men of CIC dance back into the fire! With part 2 of their review of A View To A Kill, Ben and Jason discuss, laugh, scratch their head, and come to a final verdict on the 14th official James Bond film. Be sure to like, subscribe, rate, review and interact! We'd love to hear from you! Twitter: @cicspypod Instagram: central_intelligence_cinema Em…
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The CIC is back with a blimp-sized review of the 14th official James Bond film, A View To A Kill. Ben and Jason leave no microchip unturned as they discuss Sir Roger's final outing as 007! Be sure to like, follow, subscribe and interact! We'd love to hear from you! Twitter: @cicspypod Instagram: central_intelligence_cinema Email: CICDeadDrop@gmail.…
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The CIC returns to review two trailers and a graphic novel! Ben and Jason discuss the new trailers for Mission: Impossible Dead Reckoning Part One, and The Gray Man! Finally they dive into the CIC's very first Graphic Novel review, discussing in a spoiler-free manner, King of Spies, the latest offering from Kingsman-author Mark Millar.…
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CIC Returns for the exciting second part of their 2-part review of Mission: Impossible III! Ben and Jason discover just how many similarities J.J. Abrams' entry in the franchise has with a handful of other blockbusters, including an Indiana Jones connection that may just blow your mind! C'mon back, cause we're just getting started!…
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The CIC return to trade points and counterpoints while attempting to reach a verdict on Spectre! Ben and Jason mostly disagree about how to rate this movie, but they have a blast discussing, debating, and laughing their way through Daniel Craig's second-to-last James Bond film on the eve of No Time To Die's release!…
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The CIC is back! Ben and Jason are back to give their first impressions (SPOILER FREE) of Black Widow! In addition they discuss all the latest spy movie intel, including M:I7 speculation, a new graphic novel from Kingsman author Mark Millar, the announcement of Argylle, and the precarious position of Bond going forward!…
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