The James Bond A-Z Podcast

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Hosted by lifelong James Bond fans – film journalist Tom Butler, journalist Tom Wheatley, and film industry professional Brendan Duffy – The James Bond A-Z Podcast is an encyclopaedic introduction to the people behind the world’s greatest spy film franchise. Each episode covers the key creatives and characters from every James Bond film from 1962’s 'Dr No' to 2021’s 'No Time To Die', talking about Ken Adam to Max Zorin, and everything in-between. The show shines a light on every aspect of the filmmaking process answering many of the questions you always wanted to ask about the 007 films, and we are occasionally joined by guests who offer a unique perspective on the films.

"The 90 Best Podcasts of 2022" - Esquire UK

"This is a celebration of Bond" - Film Stories

"Endearing" - Radio Times

Note: This podcast is not affiliated with the James Bond brand, Eon, MGM or the Ian Fleming estate.

Recent Episodes
  • Amazon MGM - The end of the Eon era
    Feb 22, 2025 – 01:05:50
  • New year special 2025: The best and worst of James Bond
    Jan 1, 2025 – 01:02:43
  • Christmas special 2024: The Pudcast
    Dec 18, 2024 – 01:19:28
  • 60 years of Goldfinger - From Pinewood
    Sep 19, 2024 – 25:54
  • Christmas special 2023: Bond 26, year in review and more
    Dec 13, 2023 – 01:23:40
  • The Final Episode
    Mar 6, 2023 – 01:54:39
  • X-Y-Z: Hans Zimmer, Zukovsky, Max Zorin and more
    Feb 16, 2023 – 01:17:38
  • You Only Live Twice (1967)
    Feb 9, 2023 – 01:40:39
  • Michael G. Wilson
    Feb 2, 2023 – 01:03:16
  • W: Walther PPK, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Christopher Wood and more
    Jan 26, 2023 – 01:12:00
  • U-V: United Artists, Universal Exports, Vodka Martini and more
    Jan 19, 2023 – 01:11:07
  • Glass Onion festive spoiler special
    Dec 24, 2022 – 59:29
  • Tomorrow Never Dies (1997)
    Dec 22, 2022 – 01:48:36
  • Thunderball (1965)
    Dec 15, 2022 – 01:22:53
  • The World Is Not Enough (1999)
    Dec 8, 2022 – 01:24:27
  • The Spy Who Loved Me (1977)
    Dec 1, 2022 – 01:31:37
  • The Man With The Golden Gun (1974)
    Nov 24, 2022 – 01:11:49
  • The Living Daylights (1987)
    Nov 17, 2022 – 01:11:55
  • T: Lee Tamahori, Sylvia Trench, Alec Trevelyan and more
    Nov 10, 2022 – 55:52
  • John Higgs: We've been expecting you
    Nov 3, 2022 – 49:49
  • Spectre (2015)
    Oct 27, 2022 – 01:42:16
  • S Part 2: Scaramanga, Safin, Silva, Solitaire and more
    Oct 20, 2022 – 01:05:49
  • Best James Bond movie moments - Part 3
    Oct 13, 2022 – 01:44:59
  • Best James Bond movie moments - Part 2
    Oct 5, 2022 – 01:39:04
  • Best James Bond movie moments - Part 1
    Sep 29, 2022 – 01:32:38
  • Skyfall (2012)
    Sep 22, 2022 – 01:49:01
  • Harry Saltzman
    Sep 15, 2022 – 01:11:58
  • S: Eric Serra, Bob Simmons, Spectre and more
    Sep 11, 2022 – 01:03:48
  • Kim Sherwood: We've been expecting you
    Sep 3, 2022 – 31:03
  • R: Honey Ryder, Tatiana Romanova, Charles Robinson and more
    Sep 1, 2022 – 58:11
  • Quantum of Solace (2008)
    Aug 25, 2022 – 01:41:03
  • Q: Desmond Llewelyn, Ben Whishaw, the gadgets and more
    Aug 18, 2022 – 01:33:41
  • P: Paloma, Pinewood, Purvis & Wade and more
    Aug 11, 2022 – 01:20:26
  • On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969)
    Aug 4, 2022 – 01:56:12
  • Octopussy (1983)
    Jul 28, 2022 – 01:29:28
  • O: Oddjob, Xenia Onatopp, Oscars and more
    Jul 21, 2022 – 56:30
  • Mark Salisbury: We've been expecting you
    Jul 14, 2022 – 41:30
  • No Time To Die (2021)
    Jul 7, 2022 – 01:51:16
  • Never Say Never Again (1983)
    Jun 30, 2022 – 01:21:06
  • N: Nick Nack, Necros, Monty Norman and more
    Jun 23, 2022 – 01:09:32
  • Moonraker (1979)
    Jun 16, 2022 – 01:46:02
  • M: Bernard Lee, Robert Brown, Judi Dench, Ralph Fiennes and more
    Jun 9, 2022 – 01:15:45
  • Questions from the mailbag
    Jun 2, 2022 – 01:02:32
  • Roger Moore - Part 2/2
    May 26, 2022 – 01:11:23
  • Roger Moore - Part 1/2
    May 19, 2022 – 01:06:38
  • Miss Moneypenny
    May 12, 2022 – 01:10:27
  • M: Richard Maibaum, Tom Mankiewicz, Sam Mendes and more
    May 5, 2022 – 01:15:53
  • Gareth Owen: We've been expecting you
    Apr 28, 2022 – 01:10:25
  • Mark Millar: We've been expecting you
    Apr 21, 2022 – 01:07:19
  • Felix Leiter
    Apr 14, 2022 – 01:21:51
Recent Reviews
  • TAF1701a
    The New Years Best/Worst
    I was so glad to see another episode by you cool & witty gentlemen across the ocean from me. I’ve missed the casual chat which nicely expresses your personalities. Now, I didn’t agree with most of the consensus around the table but your conversation was enjoyable just the same. My own bests: The World Is Not Enough; Pierce; Drax (but Telly’s Blofeld 2nd, and probably Largo 3rd); Locke; Holly Goodhead (because she has good multiple scenes & not a bimbo); “Surrender” by k.d. Lang (yes, I know it’s an end title song, but I consider it better-matched to its own movie; Sheryl Crow just happened to get the gig first); music score - Tomorrow Never Dies. As a listener I’d like to add my own category: Best Partner (imho someone who is essential to completing the mission, rather than just a supporting character such as Felix Leighter, Moneypenny, etc.) — and my choice is Michelle Yeoh. There are too many “worsts” to mention before my phone battery dies - but your choices are pretty good.
  • Evyl Ed
    For the Love of Bond
    I discovered this excellent podcast last year. I’m currently working through the back catalogue and enjoying every minute of it.
  • tee_ann83
    Appreciative
    I appreciate anybody that dedicates the time and effort it takes to create Bond content. Especially people like you that don’t trash the movies. Your Skyfall episode os where I’m starting. Leaving you 2 5 star reviews. 💫 🌟 🌟 🌟 💫 From The Pod Deep Podcast. Reciprocation is appreciation.
  • N!c3
    Deserves 007 stars
    As a lifelong Bond fan myself, I have thoroughly enjoyed following Tom, Tom, and Brendan on their journey of discovery. Even though I have a strong James Bond knowledge base myself, there’s always something new to learn. The hosts and their guests do a fantastic job unearthing new details I had never known, offering new insights I had never considered, and introducing new guests I had never encountered. Informative, yet lighthearted, and with top notch production value. Highly recommended for any Bond fan.
  • hfnkdirhrgxbmxjdbfg
    👺🤌🏿
    Awesome pod. Thanks
  • Oliver717
    Best Bondcast
    Perfect balance of banter and bond with a lot of great research done. This is the one to listen to.
  • fireball20000
    Incredible 007 Podcast
    I’d been somewhere in between a casual and hardcore 007 fan since I was a teenager but the upcoming release of No Time to Die has pushed me over the edge. After looking around for a good podcast to listen to, the James Bond A-Z Podcast has been the perfect source for taking a deep dive into this franchise. The hosts are clearly huge fans, very knowledgeable, and have great banter with each other. I’ve learned so much and am eager to learn more. Great work guys and keep it up!
  • plokoonsbc
    Best Bond Podcast
    I came for No Time to Die but stayed for the Pierce Brosnan talk This is an informative, well researched, and fun James Bond podcast. I learn something new about Bond every episode while having a few laughs along the way. The hosts’ friendship comes through in every episode which makes it an easy listen. I can’t recommend this enough if you are looking for a podcast to get you ready for No Time to Die.
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