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James Bond: Licence to Podcast

95 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratings

Andrew & Tim, two Australian fans of Ian Flemings great creation, review every James Bond film in Licence to Podcast. Sharing our enjoyment for the great British spy and perhaps one day convincing EON Productions to set a film down under.

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Licence to Podcast: Special Mission - Indiana Jones

May 18, 2021 07:01 - 1 hour - 248 MB

So many of you requested the boys pull out their Fedora's, slip on the leather jackets and grab their trusty bullwhips to talk about the greatest adventure films of all time: The Indiana Jones films. If you're a big fan of Indiana Jones you are sure to get something out of this extensive look back at Raiders, Temple and Crusade and a brief few minutes complaining about Kingdom. Keep the cards and letters coming to our Licence to Podcast Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts too!

James Bond: Licence to Podcast - Die Another Day

April 29, 2021 09:30 - 1 hour - 264 MB

It's the episode we have been dreading ever since we began, Die Another Day. Will Andrew and Tim give this film a serious kicking? Just in case Harry is here to provide a stirring defence. We've got your correspondence too so strap yourself in.... as we alter your DNA..... and enjoy the Licence to Podcast as they take on the final Pierce Brosnan outing.

James Bond: Licence to Podcast - The World Is Not Enough

March 30, 2021 08:01 - 1 hour - 219 MB

Your two favourite Aussie podcasters are back reviewing another film and this time it's The World Is Not Enough. Will they fall for Electra's charms (probably), will they adore Christmas Jones (doubtful) and will they be upset with the death of a much loved character (very)??? There's lots to get into and plenty of correspondence so stick in your ear buds and enjoy.

Licence to Podcast: Special Mission - Mission Impossible

March 06, 2021 10:25 - 1 hour - 162 MB

Is Mission Impossible America's answer to James Bond? That's what the boys are here to discuss and they're joined by a new member of the team who has a passport and he's not afraid to use it to geek out on film locations. Join 009, 004 and 005 as they accept this mission before self destructing in 5 seconds.

James Bond: Licence to Podcast - Tomorrow Never Dies

January 23, 2021 08:53 - 1 hour - 234 MB

Join Andrew & Tim as they review the second of the Pierce Brosnan's in Tomorrow Never Dies. If you're a fan of Rupert Murdoch, News Corp or Fox News you may not enjoy this one very much but if you enjoy the possibility the most evil person on planet earth could get their comupance then this is the episode for you...... and a big cheerio to Jerry Hall by they way!! Keep the feedback coming to the Licence to Podcast Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages too.

James Bond: Licence to Podcast - Goldeneye

December 12, 2020 07:17 - 1 hour - 269 MB

Well here we are at the Pierce Brosnan era and as many predicted, 004 and 009 really take their time to enjoy one of the great James Bond films, Goldeneye. What is their rating? Could they actually find anything they didn't like about the movie?? Should they split this in to multiple episodes??? Stick your headphones on and find somewhere to be for almost 2 hours as your Aussie hosts discuss everything from General Ourumovs love for Bond, geographic anomalies and how computers worked on tra...

Licence to Podcast: Special Missions - Ranking the Cars and Car Chases

November 24, 2020 11:35 - 1 hour - 234 MB

That's right fellow agents, not one but TWO special missions for you. 004 and 009 have ranked the Bond cars and the car chases from every film featuring a specific Bond car or car chase, which surprisingly, is not all of them. Jump in the passenger seat and strap yourself in for a wild ride with Tim & Andrew plus there's some of your correspondence and a little surprise at the end. Leave your feedback on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram by searching "Licence to Podcast" and we hope you enjoy...

James Bond: Licence to Podcast - Licence to Kill

November 07, 2020 04:34 - 1 hour - 221 MB

So now it's time to draw a close on the Timothy Dalton era with his second and final portrayal of James Bond in Licence to Kill. This time he's out for vengeance against one of the best villains with one of the best henchmen and aided by one of the best Bond girls. It's just the best!!! The boys have been eagerly waiting to talk about one of, in their opinions, one of the finest films in the entire series so lock yourself in for a thrill ride as our favourite British agent goes rogue. Keep ...

Licence to Podcast: Sean Connery Tribute

November 01, 2020 09:55 - 36 minutes - 82.5 MB

The great Sean Connery passed away this weekend so the boys jumped in the studio to reminisce about the man who started it all for us as Bond fans and discuss his wonderful film legacy.

James Bond: Licence to Podcast - The Living Daylights

October 17, 2020 08:06 - 1 hour - 86.3 MB

It's the beginning of the (short-lived) Timothy Dalton era for the Licence to Podcast and we've brought back a very special guest!! Our resident Femme Fatale..... Lucy (0010) is back and ready to offer her unfiltered view of The Living Daylights from 1987. With Roger Moore now retired the team discuss the first new portrayal of our favourite British spy since 1972 as they take you through the film after a little of your correspondence. Enjoy the podcast on your platform of choice and don't...

Licence to Podcast: Special Mission - The Gadgets

September 29, 2020 10:07 - 1 hour - 85.4 MB

004 and 009 take a look at most of the gadgets featured in the film series then give their verdict on their favourites. There's also some correspondence from the LTP community around the world. Enjoy the podcast wherever you listen and send us your feedback on the Licence to Podcast Facebook, Twitter or Instagram accounts.

James Bond: Licence to Podcast - A View to a Kill

August 29, 2020 22:07 - 1 hour - 81.7 MB

Your favourite Bond Australian agents are back to review Roger Moore's final film in the series, 1985''A View to Kill'. They've been worried about this one for a while so tune in to find out if all their fears were realised or perhaps their concerns unfounded?? This time they have brought with them an agent new to the podcast and ever so slightly new to the James Bond universe to get a different perspective on the world 004 and 009 adore so much. Keep the cards and letters coming to the Fac...

James Bond: Licence to Podcast - Octopussy

August 09, 2020 03:48 - 1 hour - 82.5 MB

James Bond is taking on an unhinged Soviet General, an Afghan Prince and his fearsome henchman, a beautiful crime lord (who looks eerily similar to a woman he met in Hong Kong a few years earlier) while running away to join the circus. Tim and Andrew are back to review another 007 adventure as well as discussing your correspondence and the uneasy reality that some people on Twitter have Moonraker in the top 5 Bond films!?!?!?! ...and a few ghosts of Bond-films-past drop in too. Feel free to...

Octopussy

August 09, 2020 03:48 - 1 hour - 82.5 MB

James Bond is taking on an unhinged Soviet General, an Afghan Prince and his fearsome henchman, a beautiful crime lord (who looks eerily similar to a woman he met in Hong Kong a few years earlier) while running away to join the circus. Tim and Andrew are back to review another 007 adventure as well as discussing your correspondence and the uneasy reality that some people on Twitter have Moonraker in the top 5 Bond films!?!?!?! ...and a few ghosts of Bond-films-past drop in too. Feel free to...

Licence to Podcast: Special Mission - Bond Girl Rankings

July 18, 2020 13:41 - 1 hour - 80.7 MB

The boys take on their most dangerous mission to date; ranking the women from every Bond film. Now we understand a few people will be concerned about comparing women but it has nothing to do with their looks, we repeat, IT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH THEIR LOOKS!! We also enjoy more visits from some special guests so have a listen and let us know what you think on the Licence to Podcast Facebook page or on our new Instagram account (OZJBL2P) or the new Twitter account OZJBL2P@OZJBL2

James Bond: Licence to Podcast - Never Say Never Again

June 27, 2020 08:25 - 1 hour - 74.4 MB

Your favourite agents from Down Under have gone rogue. They've taken on Kevin McClorys 'Never Say Never Again" from 1983. The, somewhat successful, return of Sean Connery to the role that made him an international superstar and sex-symbol. What do 004 & 009 think of this non-cannon production? Who's been corresponding with the boys? What have they been drinking? And keep an ear out for some famous guests too! Leave your comments on the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/licensetopodc...

James Bond: Licence to Podcast - For Your Eyes Only

June 20, 2020 10:08 - 1 hour - 74.2 MB

Fresh for the debacle that was Moonraker, 004 and 009 take a deep-dive into the Mediterranean with an episode classified: FOR YOUR EYES ONLY. With the aid of a healthy dose of Baron Samedi Spiced Rum (not a sponsor.....yet) the boys have a great old time as James Bond gets back into some proper spy work as our man tries to track down a missing ATAC machine for her majesties government. Make sure you drop us a line on the Facebook page, give us an iTunes rating and keep the cards and letters...

Licence to Podcast: Special Mission - Fight Rankings

May 31, 2020 03:17 - 1 hour - 76.2 MB

A great suggestion from Chris encouraged 004 and 009 to take on another special mission. This time they're ranking the final (sort of) fight between James Bond and the villain from each film. Will you agree with the results? Will 004 and 009 agree at all? Will they stick to the rules of the mission? All will be revealed over the course of this special podcast. Don't forget to join the Facebook page (Licence to Podcast) and share your thoughts and ideas with us.

Moonraker

May 23, 2020 08:35 - 1 hour - 76.6 MB

The Australian James Bond Podcast rockets into space with Roger Moore and 'Moonraker'. Was this their favourite Bond outing? Not exactly but they have a lot of fun trying to workout why a Venetian pigeon would double-take? Who thought an assassin in a coffin was a great idea? And what on earth happened to Jaws? It's all here for the discerning fan of the worlds greatest cinema-spy as we check in with 001 before blasting into orbit. You can always leave your comments on our Facebook page an...

James Bond: Licence to Podcast - Moonraker

May 23, 2020 08:35 - 1 hour - 76.6 MB

The Australian James Bond Podcast rockets into space with Roger Moore and 'Moonraker'. Was this their favourite Bond outing? Not exactly but they have a lot of fun trying to workout why a Venetian pigeon would double-take? Who thought an assassin in a coffin was a great idea? And what on earth happened to Jaws? It's all here for the discerning fan of the worlds greatest cinema-spy as we check in with 001 before blasting into orbit. You can always leave your comments on our Facebook page an...

James Bond: Licence to Podcast - Synopsis

May 21, 2020 07:13 - 2 minutes - 5.28 MB

This is what the Licence to Podcast is all about.... just in case you haven't listened yet!!

Licence to Podcast - Synopsis

May 21, 2020 07:13 - 2 minutes - 5.28 MB

This is what the Licence to Podcast is all about.... just in case you haven't listened yet!!

Challenge Special

May 17, 2020 10:15 - 1 hour - 76.5 MB

You're two favourite Australian James Bond fans have been set a momentous task and in this episode 009 and 004 prove they are up for every challenge. The Bond 25 Day Challenge could take, well, 25 days or..... we could squeeze it into one special mission. All the questions you've ever wanted answered are here. Favourite gadget, favourite car, favourite film. Yes it was a 'Sophie's Choice' but these two podcasters don't shy away from the tough calls. Will you agree with them? Probably not. ...

Licence to Podcast: Special Mission - Challenge Special

May 17, 2020 10:15 - 1 hour - 76.5 MB

You're two favourite Australian James Bond fans have been set a momentous task and in this episode 009 and 004 prove they are up for every challenge. The Bond 25 Day Challenge could take, well, 25 days or..... we could squeeze it into one special mission. All the questions you've ever wanted answered are here. Favourite gadget, favourite car, favourite film. Yes it was a 'Sophie's Choice' but these two podcasters don't shy away from the tough calls. Will you agree with them? Probably not. ...

The Spy Who Loved Me

May 02, 2020 10:22 - 1 hour - 93.3 MB

Is this the best ever Roger Moore outing as James Bond? 004 and 009 think pretty highly of it. The love Roger, they love the plot, they love the villain and they love Jaws but what do the boys think of Barbara Bach as Soviet agent XXX? Listen to the podcast and find out what Australia's two biggest 007 fans think of the The Spy Who Loved Me. Also, feel free to leave some feedback, thoughts and suggestions on the Facebook page 'Licence to Podcast'.

James Bond: Licence to Podcast - The Spy Who Loved Me

May 02, 2020 10:22 - 1 hour - 93.3 MB

Is this the best ever Roger Moore outing as James Bond? 004 and 009 think pretty highly of it. The love Roger, they love the plot, they love the villain and they love Jaws but what do the boys think of Barbara Bach as Soviet agent XXX? Listen to the podcast and find out what Australia's two biggest 007 fans think of the The Spy Who Loved Me. Also, feel free to leave some feedback, thoughts and suggestions on the Facebook page 'Licence to Podcast'.

James Bond: Licence to Podcast - The Man with the Golden Gun

April 18, 2020 11:14 - 1 hour - 72 MB

The boys are ecstatic to talk about the second Roger Moore outing from 1974. Moore is in fine form as our 'Gentleman Agent', Christoper Lee portrays one of the very best villains, a diminutive, yet deadly, henchman while Maud Adams and Britt Ekland are two of the most memorable Bond Girls.... albeit not necessarily for the best reasons. Join 004 and 009 in south east Asia with James Bond and Sheriff J.W. Pepper as they face off against The Man with the Golden Gun.

The Man with the Golden Gun

April 18, 2020 11:14 - 1 hour - 72 MB

The boys are ecstatic to talk about the second Roger Moore outing from 1974. Moore is in fine form as our 'Gentleman Agent', Christoper Lee portrays one of the very best villains, a diminutive, yet deadly, henchman while Maud Adams and Britt Ekland are two of the most memorable Bond Girls.... albeit not necessarily for the best reasons. Join 004 and 009 in south east Asia with James Bond and Sheriff J.W. Pepper as they face off against The Man with the Golden Gun.

Licence to Podcast: Special Mission - Villains Special

April 13, 2020 10:05 - 1 hour - 74 MB

That's right folks, Andrew and Tim take on another special mission. This time the boys rank the Villains in every film; from worst to first. Do they agree? How much do they disagree? The only way to find out is to listen to the podcast while you're isolating from society to avoid an On-Her-Majesty's-Secret-Service inspired pandemic.

Villains Special

April 13, 2020 10:05 - 1 hour - 74 MB

That's right folks, Andrew and Tim take on another special mission. This time the boys rank the Villains in every film; from worst to first. Do they agree? How much do they disagree? The only way to find out is to listen to the podcast while you're isolating from society to avoid an On-Her-Majesty's-Secret-Service inspired pandemic.

James Bond: Licence to Podcast - Live and Let Die

March 21, 2020 12:16 - 1 hour - 91.4 MB

Agents 004 and 009 are back already in 2020 with the first Roger Moore effort, Live and Let Die. It's fair to say the boys are in love with the film, in love with Jane Seymour and in love with Roger.... they're not so in love with the way the villain is killed but you can't have everything? Enjoy the podcast and if you're feeling charitable you could give it a five star rating on iTunes. You're always welcome to drop the lads a line at [email protected] as well.

Live and Let Die

March 21, 2020 12:16 - 1 hour - 91.4 MB

Agents 004 and 009 are back already in 2020 with the first Roger Moore effort, Live and Let Die. It's fair to say the boys are in love with the film, in love with Jane Seymour and in love with Roger.... they're not so in love with the way the villain is killed but you can't have everything? Enjoy the podcast and if you're feeling charitable you could give it a five star rating on iTunes. You're always welcome to drop the lads a line at [email protected] as well.

James Bond: Licence to Podcast - Diamonds Are Forever

February 22, 2020 11:06 - 1 hour - 232 MB

After an extended break Andrew and Tim begin 2020 with a look at the final (official) Sean Connery outing with Diamonds Are Forever. The boys don't pull any punches with this film and much like 007 fighting in a lift (or an elevator for our North American friends) they throw a few hay-makers of their own at the plot, the special effects and even James Bond too. Have a listen then give them a five out of five ranking in iTunes or they just may send a couple of gay assassins your way.

James Bond: Licence to Podcast - On Her Majesty's Secret Service

October 13, 2019 06:21 - 1 hour - 94.6 MB

Andrew, Tim and Scott take on George Lazenbys solitary outing as QEII's gentlemen spy. As Australia's greatest contribution to the 007 universe we believe it's our duty to explain why George would have been a wonderful James Bond beyond this single episode given he plays opposite one of the finest Bond girls and finds himself in the presence of the best Blofeld. 004 takes the opportunity to assassinate a couple of IMDB reviewers, 001 argues against marriage as an institution for which Jame...

On Her Majesty's Secret Service

October 13, 2019 06:21 - 1 hour - 94.6 MB

Andrew, Tim and Scott take on George Lazenbys solitary outing as QEII's gentlemen spy. As Australia's greatest contribution to the 007 universe we believe it's our duty to explain why George would have been a wonderful James Bond beyond this single episode given he plays opposite one of the finest Bond girls and finds himself in the presence of the best Blofeld. 004 takes the opportunity to assassinate a couple of IMDB reviewers, 001 argues against marriage as an institution for which Jame...

Licence to Podcast: Special Mission - Cold Open Special

August 23, 2019 09:46 - 1 hour - 215 MB

Andrew & Tim have been joined by another 007 fanatic, Scott because sometimes a special mission is just too big a task for two agents. The cold open is arguably one of the great by-products from this illustrious franchise so it's about time we ranked them from worst to first. Along the way we discover Tim's obsession with fashion can be described in two words "Pierce" and "Brosnan", Scott doesn't believe in the concept of a reserve parachute, Andrew thinks a wood duck is the height of 60's ...

James Bond: Licence to Podcast - Cold Open Special

August 23, 2019 09:46 - 1 hour - 215 MB

Andrew & Tim have been joined by another 007 fanatic, Scott because sometimes a special mission is just too big a task for two agents. The cold open is arguably one of the great by-products from this illustrious franchise so it's about time we ranked them from worst to first. Along the way we discover Tim's obsession with fashion can be described in two words "Pierce" and "Brosnan", Scott doesn't believe in the concept of a reserve parachute, Andrew thinks a wood duck is the height of 60's ...

James Bond: Licence to Podcast - You Only Live Twice

May 22, 2019 18:31 - 1 hour - 164 MB

Andrew (009) and Tim (004) put on their bland grey ninja stealth disguises to take on the next James Bond adventure, You Only Live Twice. Along the way they, discover despite their many complaints, it's a film they enjoyed more than expected with the 1960's misogyny, clunky dialogue and cultural insensitivity..... and that's just Andrew & Tim. They also assassinate an IMDB reviewer and step up the campaign to bring Bond to Australia by appealing directly to Barbara Broccoli in a letter. Feel ...

Licence to Podcast: Special Mission - Theme Song Special

April 20, 2019 09:19 - 1 hour - 178 MB

Andrew & Tim have given themselves double 0 numbers and embarked on a special mission: ranking the 24 Bond film theme songs from worst to first. There are disagreements, there is mutual admiration and there were mistakes admitted as our two heroes listen back to a dozen great tracks, ten more okay tunes and a couple of absolute clunkers. What was worst? What was first? Have a listen and find out.

James Bond: Licence to Podcast - Theme Song Special

April 20, 2019 09:19 - 1 hour - 178 MB

Andrew & Tim have given themselves double 0 numbers and embarked on a special mission: ranking the 24 Bond film theme songs from worst to first. There are disagreements, there is mutual admiration and there were mistakes admitted as our two heroes listen back to a dozen great tracks, ten more okay tunes and a couple of absolute clunkers. What was worst? What was first? Have a listen and find out.

James Bond: Licence to Podcast - Thunderball

March 23, 2019 06:53 - 1 hour - 80.7 MB

Your favourite Australian James Bond podcast returns with Thunderball, now with 20% more underwater discussion. Agents Andrew & Tim find themselves at odds as to whether there's too much underwater footage or not enough!! Claudine Auger is drooled over by two grown men and James Bond is taken to task for behaving less like a 'Gentlemen Spy' and more like a Harvey Weinstein disciple. We hope you enjoy this mission as much as the boys enjoyed the beers prior to recording.

James Bond: Licence to Podcast - Goldfinger

February 20, 2019 08:06 - 1 hour - 84.3 MB

Agents Andrew & Tim spend an hour painting each other in molten gold while discussing the classic Goldfinger. One of our intrepid agents uncovers a few plot holes while the other argues the possibility this is the greatest film of the series before talking himself out this claim. There's all your favourite segments including an IMDB assassination and their ritual begging of Barbara Broccoli to shoot a future Bond film in Australia.... preferably Sydney so they could be extras.

James Bond: Licence to Podcast - From Russia with Love

January 10, 2019 07:28 - 1 hour - 67.9 MB

Andrew & Tim are back with another episode of your favourite Australian James Bond podcast and this time they're sharing a cabin on the Orient Express to discuss the second chapter of the 007 film collection. Find out which of our hosts admires Red Grant as they both fall to the charms of the beautiful Daniela Bianchi plus their assassination attempt on an IMDB reviewer. Finally, our two Agents try to convince Barbara Broccoli to set a future Bond film (or at least the cold open) Down Under.

James Bond: Licence to Podcast - Dr No

November 10, 2018 09:08 - 54 minutes - 53.2 MB

It's 1962 and a young Sean Connery takes us into the world of international espionage, Caribbean assassins and cigarettes with a rather nasty cyanide aftertaste. Spring forward to Australia in 2018 when two James Bond Uber-fans sit down to discuss their favourite spy and his first film, Dr No.

Your Introduction to the Australian James Bond Podcast

November 10, 2018 08:49 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MB

Andrew & Tim have decided to share their enjoyment for one of the great cinematic universes from the mind of Ian Fleming. James Bond has had 25 outings (some say 24) and each will be critiqued, enjoyed and obsessed over by these two fans from Australia.