The James Bond A-Z Podcast

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4.8
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118 episodes
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Date created
2021/01/05
Latest episode
2026/01/01
Average duration
79 min.
Release period
79 days

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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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New year special 2026: The best movies and TV of 2025
2026/01/01
On this New Year episode of The James Bond A-Z Podcast, your hosts Tom Butler, Brendan Duffy, and Tom Wheatley reunite in person for another Hogmanay special. The team looks back at the best movies and TV of 2025 (they delve deep into Celebrity Traitors, apologies in advance), casts an eye over the most exciting movies of 2026, and discusses what they want from Bond 26. They also play a game of Bond box office trivia. Buy us a coffee: ko-fi.com/jamesbondatoz Find us on Instagram: instagram.com/jamesbondatoz Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Christmas special 2025: Unwrapping all the Bond 26 updates
2025/12/15
On this festive episode of The James Bond A-Z Podcast your hosts Tom Butler, Brendan Duffy, and Tom Wheatley reunite in person for another Christmas special, a second helping of The Pudcast, if you will. The team look back over a news-filled year in Bond, gets excited for 007: First Light, and finally share their thoughts on all the James Bond 26 news, including the new producers, director Denis Villeneuve, and writer Steven Knight. Joyeux Noël! Buy us a coffee: ko-fi.com/jamesbondatoz Find us on Instagram: instagram.com/jamesbondatoz Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Amazon MGM - The end of the Eon era
2025/02/22
On this special episode of The James Bond A-Z Podcast, your hosts Tom Butler, Brendan Duffy, and Tom Wheatley reconvene for a special episode to pay tribute to the end of the Eon era of the James Bond films and look ahead to what the future holds for 007 under the creative control of Amazon MGM. Buy us a coffee: ko-fi.com/jamesbondatoz Find us on Instagram: instagram.com/jamesbondatoz Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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New year special 2025: The best and worst of James Bond
2025/01/01
On this New Year episode of The James Bond A-Z Podcast your hosts Tom Butler, Brendan Duffy, and Tom Wheatley reunited in person for our first ever Hogmanay special. The team look ahead to the cultural highlights of 2025, decide the Best and Worst of 007, and play a game of Bond trivia darts. Buy us a coffee: ko-fi.com/jamesbondatoz Find us on Instagram: instagram.com/jamesbondatoz Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Christmas special 2024: The Pudcast
2024/12/18
On this festive episode of The James Bond A-Z Podcast your hosts Tom Butler, Brendan Duffy, and Tom Wheatley reunited in person for another Christmas special that we're calling The Pudcast. The team look back at the cultural highlights of 2024, look back at the year in Bond, and look ahead (again) to Bond 26. Joyeux Noël!  Buy us a coffee: ko-fi.com/jamesbondatoz Find us on Instagram: instagram.com/jamesbondatoz Email us on: [email protected] Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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60 years of Goldfinger - From Pinewood
2024/09/19
On Tuesday, 17 September, 2024 Goldfinger, the third James Bond film, celebrated the 60th anniversary of its premiere, and Tom and Brendan were at Pinewood Studios for a special outdoor screening of the film. We took the opportunity to record a mini-episode from the home of James Bond, where 23 out of the 25 official 007 were made. Please raise a glass for the diamond anniversary of the gold standard Bond film. James Bond will return... Buy us a coffee: ko-fi.com/jamesbondatoz Shop James Bond A-Z t-shirts and merchandise: the-james-bond-a-z-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Find us on Twitter: twitter.com/jamesbondatoz Find us on Instagram: instagram.com/jamesbondatoz Email us on: [email protected] Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Christmas special 2023: Bond 26, year in review and more
2023/12/13
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... Buy us a coffee: ko-fi.com/jamesbondatoz Shop James Bond A-Z t-shirts and merchandise: the-james-bond-a-z-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Find us on Twitter: twitter.com/jamesbondatoz Find us on Instagram: instagram.com/jamesbondatoz Email us on: [email protected] Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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The Final Episode
2023/03/06
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. Buy us a coffee: ko-fi.com/jamesbondatoz Shop James Bond A-Z t-shirts and merchandise: the-james-bond-a-z-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Find us on Twitter: twitter.com/jamesbondatoz Find us on Instagram: instagram.com/jamesbondatoz Email us on: [email protected] Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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X-Y-Z: Hans Zimmer, Zukovsky, Max Zorin and more
2023/02/16
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. Buy us a coffee: ko-fi.com/jamesbondatoz Shop James Bond A-Z t-shirts and merchandise: the-james-bond-a-z-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Find us on Twitter: twitter.com/jamesbondatoz Find us on Instagram: instagram.com/jamesbondatoz Email us on: [email protected] Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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You Only Live Twice (1967)
2023/02/09
On the latest episode of The James Bond A-Z Podcast hosts Tom Butler and Brendan Duffy are joined by author AJ Black to tackle 1967's You Only Live Twice. The team do a mammoth deep dive into the story behind Sir Sean Connery's fifth outing as James Bond 007, with the writer of The Cinematic Connery to share insight into Connery's mindset in 1967. We explore the development of the script, the movie's production in Japan and the UK, the team behind the film, the story of its shoot, its cast, crew, the locations, stunts, and much more. We take a look at the battle it faced with 1967's rival Bond film Casino Royale. We also look at the film's legacy, and where it stands with the fans. James Bond will return... in next week's James Bond's A-Z Podcast. Follow AJ Black on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ajblackwriter Buy The Cinematic Connery: The Films of Sir Sean Connery from Polaris Books. Buy us a coffee: ko-fi.com/jamesbondatoz Shop James Bond A-Z t-shirts and merchandise: the-james-bond-a-z-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Find us on Twitter: twitter.com/jamesbondatoz Find us on Instagram: instagram.com/jamesbondatoz Email us on: [email protected] Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Michael G. Wilson
2023/02/02
On this episode of The James Bond A-Z Podcast hosts Tom Butler and Brendan Duffy explore the life and career of Michael G. Wilson. The step-son of original James Bond producer Albert R 'Cubby' Broccoli has been producing 007 films longer than any other producer in the series's history. On this episode we explore his early life, education and career, and his entry into the world of Bond. We discuss his input into the films during the 1970s, his writing on the films in the 1980s, and his eventual inheritance of the whole show in the 1990s. We also look into the history of James Bond Jr, the Daniel Craig era, and much more. James Bond will return... in next week's James Bond's A-Z Podcast. Buy us a coffee: ko-fi.com/jamesbondatoz Shop James Bond A-Z t-shirts and merchandise: the-james-bond-a-z-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Find us on Twitter: twitter.com/jamesbondatoz Find us on Instagram: instagram.com/jamesbondatoz Email us on: [email protected] Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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W: Walther PPK, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Christopher Wood and more
2023/01/26
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 letter W. Topics covered include: Bond's weapon of choice: The Walther PPK Oscar-winning sound designer Norman Wanstall No Time To Die writer Phoebe Waller-Bridge Thunderball co-writer Jack Whittingham The Spy Who Loved Me and Moonraker writer Christopher Wood Action director Arthur Wooster Plus the characters Wai Lin, Molly Warmflash, Whisper, Mr White, Willard Whyte, Wint & Kidd And much, much more... James Bond will return... in next week's James Bond's A-Z Podcast. Buy us a coffee: ko-fi.com/jamesbondatoz Shop James Bond A-Z t-shirts and merchandise: the-james-bond-a-z-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Find us on Twitter: twitter.com/jamesbondatoz Find us on Instagram: instagram.com/jamesbondatoz Email us on: [email protected] Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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U-V: United Artists, Universal Exports, Vodka Martini and more
2023/01/19
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 U and V. Topics covered include: United Artists, the studio behind Bond for many years Universal Exports, a long-running, recurring 007 component Venice, the Italian location used in three Bond films Vodka Martini, Bond's tipple of choice Plus characters including Valenka, Vargas, Verity, Venz, Vijay, Villiers, Vlad, Fiona Volpe, and Countess Lisl Von Schlaf And much, much more... James Bond will return... in next week's James Bond's A-Z Podcast. Buy us a coffee: ko-fi.com/jamesbondatoz Shop James Bond A-Z t-shirts and merchandise: the-james-bond-a-z-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Find us on Twitter: twitter.com/jamesbondatoz Find us on Instagram: instagram.com/jamesbondatoz Email us on: [email protected] Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Glass Onion festive spoiler special
2022/12/24
On this episode of The James Bond A-Z Podcast hosts Tom Butler and Brendan Duffy are joined by Tom Wheatley for another Christmas special. The team look back 2022's 60 Years of Bond celebrations, do a spoiler-filled review of Daniel Craig's new film Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, play a game of higher or lower, and look ahead to the future of Bond. We also take a look at our listener correspondence, and much, much more. James Bond will return... in the next James Bond A-Z Podcast. Buy us a coffee: ko-fi.com/jamesbondatoz Shop James Bond A-Z t-shirts and merchandise: the-james-bond-a-z-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Find us on Twitter: twitter.com/jamesbondatoz Find us on Instagram: instagram.com/jamesbondatoz Email us on: [email protected] Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Tomorrow Never Dies (1997)
2022/12/22
On the latest episode of The James Bond A-Z Podcast hosts Tom Butler and Brendan Duffy are joined by Jack Cross to tackle 1997's Tomorrow Never Dies. The team do a mammoth deep dive into the story behind Pierce Brosnan's second outing as James Bond 007. We explore the troubles that impacted development and production, the team behind the film, the story of its shoot, its cast, crew, the locations, stunts, and much more. We also look at the film's legacy, and where it stands with the fans. James Bond will return... in next week's James Bond's A-Z Podcast. Buy us a coffee: ko-fi.com/jamesbondatoz Shop James Bond A-Z t-shirts and merchandise: the-james-bond-a-z-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Find us on Twitter: twitter.com/jamesbondatoz Find us on Instagram: instagram.com/jamesbondatoz Email us on: [email protected] Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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4.8 out of 5
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TAF1701a 2025/02/19
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 ...
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Evyl Ed 2023/01/31
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 2022/11/16
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 ...
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N!c3 2022/06/03
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 Ja...
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hfnkdirhrgxbmxjdbfg 2022/02/16
👺🤌🏿
Awesome pod. Thanks
Oliver717 2021/10/14
Best Bondcast
Perfect balance of banter and bond with a lot of great research done. This is the one to listen to.
fireball20000 2021/09/14
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 e...
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plokoonsbc 2021/09/10
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 somethi...
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