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The James Bond A-Z Podcast

By: Tom Butler Brendan Duffy Tom Wheatley
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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.

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Episodes
  • Christmas special 2023: Bond 26, year in review and more
    Dec 13 2023

    On this festive episode of the James Bond A-Z Podcast your hosts Tom Butler, Brendan Duffy and Tom Wheatley reunite for another Christmas special.

    The team look back at the cultural highlights of 2023, share thoughts on the year in Bond, and look ahead to Bond 26.

    Feliz navidad!

    James Bond will return...

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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • The Final Episode
    Mar 6 2023

    On this final episode of the James Bond A-Z Podcast hosts Tom Butler and Brendan Duffy reconvene to wrap up their journey of discovery though the world of 007.

    They discuss any loose ends and unfinished business that remain after 109 episodes.

    They welcome back original co-host Tom Wheatley to look back at all 27 Bond films for a ranking of sorts.

    They discuss the creatives of the Bond world that deserve a place on the Mount Rushmore of Bond.

    They answer your listener questions for one final time.

    And they pay tribute to everyone who has contributed to the show.

    Huge thanks to every one of our listeners, anyone who has ever left us a rating or review, followed us on social media, sent an email, shared the podcast with a friend, or donated to the Ko-Fi.

    Special thanks to Tom Wheatley for getting us off the ground, Helene Dollie for the memorable artwork, and Tom Ingamells for the banging theme, stings and jingles.

    Finally, thank you to our long-suffering partners and families who have put up with us spending so much time with our noses in books, recording, editing and managing the show: Helene, Natalie, Matilda and Clementine.

    The James Bond A-Z Podcast will return... some day.

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    1 hr and 55 mins
  • X-Y-Z: Hans Zimmer, Zukovsky, Max Zorin and more
    Feb 16 2023

    On this episode of The James Bond A-Z Podcast hosts Tom Butler and Brendan Duffy explore the characters creatives of the 007 films that fall under the letters X, Y, and Z

    Topics covered include:

    The X-ray gadgets of Bond and other X-related tidbits

    Freddie Young, the cinematographer of You Only Live Twice

    Terence Young, the director of Dr No, From Russia With Love, and Thunderball

    Zao, Rick Yune's Die Another Day henchman

    Hans Zimmer, the prolific musician behind the score for No Time To Die

    Zukovsky, Robbie Coltrane's memorable Brosnan-era character

    Nikki Van der Zyl, the voice actor behind many iconic roles

    Max Zorin, the A View To A Kill villain played by Christopher Walken

    And much, much more...

    James Bond will return... in the next James Bond's A-Z Podcast.

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    Email us on: podcast@jamesbondatoz.co.uk



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    1 hr and 18 mins

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