James Bond Radio: 007 News, Reviews & Interviews!

This week, we're joined by John Richardson, the Oscar-winning special effects supervisor and designer, who has been involved in over 100 movies, including nine James Bond films. Not only that, he's also been involved in a whole host of cinema classics including Aliens, Superman, The Omen, all eight Harry Potter films, and many, many more. With over five decades of moviemaking under his belt, John recently released his book which lifts the lid on his fascinating career called: Making Movie Magic.

For the latest episode of The Comics of Bond, Jack Lugo interviews writer Van Jensen. We talk about Dynamite Comics' Live & Let Die adaptation, we find out Van’s answers to the 007 quickfire questions, and learn all about his work on the Bond comics.

The Music of Bond returns this week with Tom and JW exploring No Time To Die’s composer, Dan Romer. We look at Dan’s history in the business, and listen to some of his previous efforts from Cary Fukunaga’s, 'Maniac' to his work on 'FarCry 5.'

Dan Gale returns this week with special guest, Richard Overall. Richard's work on the Cartoon Network series 'The Adventures of Gumball' was recently brought to JBR's attention after a certain episode titled, 'The Agent' appeared on Youtube. The brief episode synopsis reads:  "Gumball and Darwin's clothes go missing after a swimming lesson; when Gumball is forced to wear a tuxedo from the lost and found office, he believes it makes him look like a certain dapper British secret agent." What follows is 11 minutes of genius-level Bond references that will delight any 007 fan. So, sit back, pour yourself a Vesper and meet the man behind the action.

This week Tom returns with Brian Dobson to reminisce about their pilgrimage to Piz Gloria to celebrate the 50th anniversary of On Her Majesty's Secret Service. You'll hear what it was like to spend an hour hanging out with George Lazenby at the bar. You'll discover what it was like to circle Piz Gloria from a helicopter with distinguished members of the world press. And you'll hear stories of grown men in tears at the sheer enormity of the occasion. Not only that, we talk about our Bond 'Euro Trip' across Switzerland to numerous Goldfinger locations, our visit to the Goldeneye Dam, and how we finished up the jaunt scoping out Mr. White's house from the waters of Lake Como.

James Bond Radio Is Back In Action! The all-new JBR returns with a roundtable discussion of all things No Time To Die. Agents Sears, Williams, Dobson & Lugo are your hosts in a long form chat about next year's brand new Bond.

This week JBR returns with a look back at last month's visit to the ultimate Bond location, Piz Gloria. We'll also be talking about the latest Bond 25 rumours and more.

This week we have some more Timothy flavoured action for you.  Courtesy of our other man in LA, we're joined by Grand L. Bush, who you'll recognise as 'Hawkins' in Licence To Kill. He talks about each of his fellow cast members, director John Glen, the Broccoli family, how he got the role, various shooting locations around Florida and Mexico, what the first Bond movie he ever saw in the cinema was, how he approached playing Hawkins, what it was like to meet Prince Charles and Lady Diana at the film's London premiere, what his relationship with Bond fans has been like over the years, as well as his friendships with Sylvester Stallone and Dennis Hopper. Don't miss this week's James Bond Radio.

For the latest episode of The Comics of Bond, Jack Lugo interviews writer and artist Ibrahim Moustafa. At the top of the show, Ibrahim reveals his new role in one of the ongoing Dynamite Comics Bond series. Find out Ibrahim’s answers to the quickfire questions, and learn all about his inspired Bond artwork and even figurine work. Ibrahim has been doing Bond artwork for a long time and with his new role over at Dynamite comics, we are guaranteed to see even more brilliant artwork from him in the near future. Don’t miss this fascinating discussion as we look further into the ongoing Comics of Bond!

Dan Gale returns to JBR this week with an exclusive interview with Dr. Cary Edwards PhD. As a film studies lecturer and author of the new book "He Disagreed With Something That Ate Him," Cary takes a deeper look into the potential hidden meanings and symbolism in the Bond films of Timothy Dalton.

In the 4th and final instalment of this year's anniversary episodes, John Williams is joined by 3 more intrepid listeners to talk the music of Bond. We're joined by - Logan Morford (Kentucky, USA), Marty O'Dwyer (Kansas City, USA) and Pablo Schaffner (Sydney, Australia).

To celebrate the third instalment of this year's anniversary episodes, John Williams is joined by 3 intrepid listeners to talk the music of Bond. We're joined by - Andrew Cook (Sheffield, UK), Matthew Chernov (Los Angeles, USA) and Paul Jamieson (Melbourne, Australia).

To celebrate the second instalment of this year's anniversary episodes we've invited another 3 intrepid listeners onto the show to talk Bond. We're joined by - Stan Luker (Surrey, UK), Dennis James Hardin (New York, USA) and Gary Bootle (Preston, UK).

JBR is 5 years old! To celebrate the first instalment of this year's anniversary episodes we've invited 3 intrepid listeners onto the show to talk Bond. We're joined by - Matt Raubenheimer (Cape Town, South Africa), Marlene Orth (Munich, Germany) and Dave Chantry (Wales, UK).

It’s time for the JBR Family to speak once again! Our intrepid listeners get a chance to take the microphone and voice their thoughts on Brosnan’s second Bond film. As usual there are a whole lot of passionate Bond fans out there with something to say. Tune in to find out what everybody thinks of Bond ’97.

Things are heating up as we reach the final act of our Tomorrow Never Dies Review. After escaping Carver's Saigon headquarters, we pay a visit to Wai Lin's safe house. After witnessing her kung fu skills first hand, we go on the hunt for Elliot. Finishing up with a firefight on board his stealth boat, we ask the question: Is Tomorrow Never Dies a worthy follow up to Goldeneye? Find out on this week’s episode of James Bond Radio.

We’re back with the second part of our Tomorrow Never Dies review. This week we take a look at Paris Carver's late night visit to Bond's hotel room, pay a visit to Elliot's secret lab, and meet a man well versed in the ways of chakra torture, Dr. Kaufman. We take part in an epic car chase with a difference, HALO jump into Vietnamese territory, and in old school Bond style we take some time out for a spot of scuba diving. Our deep dive into Pierce Brosnan’s second 007 film continues.

It’s time to begin our exploration of Pierce Brosnan's second bond film, 1997's Tomorrow Never Dies. This time Bond faces off against media mogul, Elliot Carver, as played by Jonathan Pryce. We have a new 007 director in the shape of 'Air America's' Roger Spottiswoode, we have slap happy Desperate Housewife, Teri Hatcher, and we have Hong Kong action star, Michelle Yeoh as Bond's Chinese opposite number Wai Lin. Is it a solid follow up to Brosnan's Goldeneye debut, or are we left wanting more? Find out on this week’s episode of James Bond Radio.

It's time to climb into our Lotus Esprit and drive it straight into the sea on this week's The Music of Bond. While John Barry takes another break from the world of 007, Marvin Hamlisch steps up to score the The Spy Who Loved Me. As a film it's often referred to as Sir Roger's best, but what of the score? Tune in for discussion on the history of the music, a look behind the scenes and a track by track discussion of the original soundtrack release.

Merry Christmas Bond fans! It's time for the 5th annual Big James Bond Boxing Day Bonanza Quiz. We have 100 devilishly challenging questions to put you to the test. Like Q, will you have problems keeping it up? Or will your British end be firmly in the air? Take the 2018 Big Bond Boxing Day Quiz challenge and find out!