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Selling Secrets Podcast

33 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★ - 2 ratings

Selling Secrets is the new show by Josh Gay about spy movies, action films & the marketing of Hollywood. Our mission is to look at various movies and franchises, and go behind the scenes of what makes a successful, or not, Hollywood blockbuster. About the host: Josh Gay is an Australian advertising executive, ex-film maker and major nerd about all things action and spy films. After studying film and television at university, Josh worked freelance in the film industry, working in corporate video and as a drone technician for Australia's number one aerial cinematography company. Unfortunately, due to a spinal injury, Josh had to reassess his career in the film industry and went back to university to retrain in marketing. He now works as an advertising agency executive and loves studying the campaigns of his favourite films.

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Episodes

Kim Sherwood Interview

September 04, 2022 18:00 - 46 minutes - 32.3 MB

Award Winning Author Kim Sherwood joins your host Josh Gay for an interview about her new James Bond Double-0 Universe novel "Double or Nothing." Kim Sherwood Links: Order Double or Nothing AUSTRALIA Order Double or Nothing UK Twitter Instagram Substack Selling Secrets Links: Instagram Facebook Josh Gay @007Aus Instagram

The Other Fellow with Director Matthew Bauer

July 22, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 41.5 MB

Matthew Bauer, the director of the upcoming documentary feature "The Other Fellow" joins host Josh gay to discuss the film.  The Other Fellow is an energetic exploration of male identity via the lives, personalities, and adventures of a diverse band of men, real men across the globe all sharing the same name - James Bond. The Other Fellow Links: Australian Premiere Tickets Facebook Instagram YouTube Twitter Website Selling Secrets Links: Instagram Facebook Josh Gay @007Aus Instagr...

With a Mind to Kill - Book Review with Roland Hulme

July 02, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 42.8 MB

In this episode, I'm joined by romance and adventure author Roland Hulme to review the new James Bond continuation novel by Anthony Horowitz "With a Mind to Kill." Roland Hulme Links:  Roland's Books on Amazon Instagram @RolandHulme Roland's YouTube Channel  Selling Secrets Links: Instagram Facebook Josh Gay @007Aus Instagram

The Young Guns: Casting Bond 26 with Luke Taggart

June 17, 2022 13:00 - 58 minutes - 40.2 MB

Welcome to Selling Secrets. In this episode, Luke Taggart from Bond's Apartment & Blunt Instruments Podcast joins your host Josh Gay for a chat about the next James Bond actor to replace Daniel Craig and why EON Productions should look for someone younger moving forward into Bond 26 and beyond. Luke Taggart Links: Bond's Apartment Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BondsApartment Bond's Apartment Instagram: https://instagram.com/bondsapartment Blunt Instruments Podcast: https://podcasts...

S2 E11 - Interview with ViewsFromMark

May 04, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 43.3 MB

Welcome to Selling Secrets. This week I'm joined by YouTuber, Photographer and James Bond superfan ViewsFromMark. During the episode, we talk about Mark's YouTube channel, filmmaking, cinematography, fashion and all things James Bond. ViewsFromMark Links: Instagram YouTube Facebook Selling Secrets Links: Instagram Facebook Josh Gay @007Aus Instagram

S2 E10 - Spyhards with Agent Scott & Cam the Provocateur

April 20, 2022 10:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MB

Welcome to Selling Secrets. I’m joined by Agent Scott & Cam the Provocateur from Spyhards Podcast. This was a great discussion about how their podcast got started, why two massive Star Trek fans decided to make a podcast about spy movies, and what it takes for a film to make the N.O.C List (Need-to-Know Official Classics). As a long-time fan of Spyhards, I want to thank Scott & Cam for coming on the show, I really enjoyed chatting all things spy movies with them! Spyhards Links: Podcast ...

S2 E9 - From Page to Screen with Roland Hulme

April 13, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 45.8 MB

Welcome to Selling Secrets. In this episode, I'm joined again by best-selling romance & adventure author Roland Hulme. We talked about what makes a successful, or an unsuccessful movie adaptation of a popular novel. We also analysed two James Bond films that some would consider a successful and an unsuccessful adaptation of the Ian Fleming source material: Goldfinger & Moonraker. Thanks to Roland for coming on the show again, it’s always insightful being able to pick his brains as a profe...

S2 E8 - The Reel Thing's Paul Turner

March 30, 2022 11:00 - 51 minutes - 35.7 MB

Welcome to Selling Secrets. This week's episode is an interview with Paul Turner aka. Pauly T from Channel 31 and Foxtel Aurora's "The Reel Thing" movies television show. In the episode, we spoke about Paul's experience hosting and creating a TV show that is broadcast to a national audience in Australia. We also spoke about Paul's love of action movies, spy movies and of course, James Bond. Paul Turner Links: Instagram Facebook Channel 31 Aurora Selling Secrets Links: Instagram Fac...

S2 E7 - The Spy Command's Bill Koenig

March 14, 2022 05:00 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MB

Welcome to Selling Secrets. This week's episode is an interview with Bill Koenig. Bill is the creator of The Spy Command blog & podcast, and is also a co-host of the James Bond & Friends podcast. Professionally, Bill is a journalist who has spent his career covering the automotive industry, film industry and James Bond films. During the interview, we spoke about Bill's experience growing up with the spy genre through the explosion of spy content in the 1960s, as well as his experience as a...

S2 E6 - Interview with James Roberts aka JamesBondDownUnder

March 06, 2022 00:00 - 53 minutes - 37.1 MB

Welcome to Selling Secrets. This week's episode is an interview with my very good friend James Roberts. James is the Chief Editor of the James Bond Down Under fan site & Instagram page, which is the largest James Bond fan page in Australia. During the interview, we spoke about James' super-fandom for James Bond, his thoughts on the latest film No Time to Die, and what he hopes for the 60th Anniversary celebrations happening in 2022. James Bond Down Under Links: Instagram Website Links...

S2 E5 - Interview with David Zaritsky aka The Bond Experience

February 27, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 49.8 MB

Welcome to Selling Secrets. It's the interview you've all been waiting for. Joining me this week is David Zaritsky aka. The Bond Experience! During the interview, we talked about David’s career in the advertising industry, his journey from a young executive to the director of one of the largest agency groups in the US, and of course… We talked about 007 and his Bond Experience (pun intended) over the years. I want to say a massive thank you to David for coming on the show. His kindness, g...

S2 E4 - Interview with Calvin Dyson

February 20, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 64 MB

Welcome to Selling Secrets. In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Calvin Dyson. Calvin is an animation professional working in television and film, as well as one of the most prolific James Bond YouTubers. During the interview, we spoke about his career in animation, as well as his experience creating James Bond content on YouTube, and much more. Calvin Dyson Links: YouTube Instagram Facebook Twitter Links to Topics Spoken About: James Bond 007 Graphic Novel by Greg Pa...

S2 E3 - Interview with Luke Taggart aka Bond's Apartment

February 13, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 57.9 MB

Welcome to Selling Secrets. In this episode, I speak with Luke Taggart, the creator of the Bond's Apartment YouTube & Instagram channel which looks at the lifestyle & sartorial elements of the James Bond franchise. Luke is also the co-host of the Blunt Instruments Podcast, which I've had the privilege of being a guest on. Luke Taggart Links: Bond's Apartment Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BondsApartment Bond's Apartment Instagram: https://instagram.com/bondsapartment Blunt Instrumen...

S2 E2 - Interview with Best-Selling Author Roland Hulme

February 06, 2022 03:00 - 1 hour - 54.7 MB

Welcome to Selling Secrets. In this episode, I speak with best-selling romance & adventure author Roland Hulme. We talk about his journey & inspirations as an author, his writing process, self-publishing on Amazon, marketing for authors and his passion for James Bond and Ian Fleming. Roland Hulme Links:  Roland's Books on Amazon Instagram @RolandHulme: https://www.instagram.com/rolandhulme Roland's YouTube Channel  Links to Topics Discussed in Show: Matthew Reilly Author: https://mat...

S2 E1 - Kingsman & How to Sell a New Franchise

January 30, 2022 10:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MB

Welcome to Selling Secrets. The show about Action Movies, Spy Films and the marketing of Hollywood. In the first episode of season two, I take a look at the Kingsman film franchise and how 20th Century Fox successfully marketed a brand new property into the cluttered blockbuster action market. Links: Josh Gay (Show Host) Instagram: https://instagram.com/007aus Selling Secrets Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sellingsecretspod/ Selling Secrets Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/se...

Episode 7 - SASR Veteran Tony Gay

December 18, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 80.5 MB

Welcome to Selling Secrets.   The show about Action Movies, Spy Films and the marketing of Hollywood.    Episode Seven is a very special episode, where I interview Tony Gay (aka. my Dad).  During our conversation, we discuss Tony's time in the Royal Australian Navy, his service in the Special Air Service Regiment (SASR) working with the Tactical Assault Group counter-terrorism team, and his post-military work as a photographer, videographer and editor.  We discuss realism and authenticity ...

S1 E7 - Interview with SASR Veteran Tony Gay

December 18, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 80.5 MB

Welcome to Selling Secrets.   The show about Action Movies, Spy Films and the marketing of Hollywood.    Episode Seven is a very special episode, where I interview Tony Gay (aka. my Dad).  During our conversation, we discuss Tony's time in the Royal Australian Navy, his service in the Special Air Service Regiment (SASR) working with the Tactical Assault Group counter-terrorism team, and his post-military work as a photographer, videographer and editor.  We discuss realism and authenticity ...

S1 E6 - Interview with Licence to Queer's David Lowbridge-Ellis

December 05, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 62.9 MB

Welcome to Selling Secrets.   The show about Action Movies, Spy Films and the marketing of Hollywood. Episode six is the first of our new format of episodes where I interview experts in their field and discuss how that relates to action movies, spy films and Hollywood. In this episode, I interview David Lowbridge-Ellis, the creator of Licence to Queer, a website and podcast about Queer representation in the James Bond 007 franchise. I wanted to discuss the importance of queer representat...

Episode 6 - Licence to Queer & David Lowbridge-Ellis

December 05, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 62.9 MB

Welcome to Selling Secrets.   The show about Action Movies, Spy Films and the marketing of Hollywood. Episode six is the first of our new format of episodes where I interview experts in their field and discuss how that relates to action movies, spy films and Hollywood. In this episode, I interview David Lowbridge-Ellis, the creator of Licence to Queer, a website and podcast about Queer representation in the James Bond 007 franchise. I wanted to discuss the importance of queer representat...

Episode 5 - No Time to Die

November 19, 2021 23:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MB

Welcome to Selling Secrets.   The show about Action Movies, Spy Films and the marketing of Hollywood.   In the fifth episode, we look at the 25th James Bond 007 film, No Time to Die. After being delayed for over 18 months, we delve into the marketing and brand partnerships, how was the marketing for the film affected by the pandemic, as well as a short review of the film.    - Follow our socials - Show Instagram: @SellingSecretsPod Host Instagram: @007Aus YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/...

S1 E5 - No Time to Die

November 19, 2021 23:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MB

Welcome to Selling Secrets.   The show about Action Movies, Spy Films and the marketing of Hollywood.   In the fifth episode, we look at the 25th James Bond 007 film, No Time to Die. After being delayed for over 18 months, we delve into the marketing and brand partnerships, how was the marketing for the film affected by the pandemic, as well as a short review of the film.    - Follow our socials - Show Instagram: @SellingSecretsPod Host Instagram: @007Aus YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/...

S1 E4 - The DC FanDome

October 26, 2021 23:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MB

Welcome to Selling Secrets.   The show about Action Movies, Spy Films and the marketing of Hollywood.   In the fourth episode, we look the DC FanDome event. How has it become WB's biggest event of the year? How did they pivot from traditional conventions to an online event?    - Follow our socials - Show Instagram: @SellingSecretsPod Host Instagram: @007Aus YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPbBOLw4ABKBpzkqnR8PuoQ If you enjoyed this show, please leave a review and share it with ...

Episode 4 - The DC FanDome

October 26, 2021 23:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MB

Welcome to Selling Secrets.   The show about Action Movies, Spy Films and the marketing of Hollywood.   In the fourth episode, we look the DC FanDome event. How has it become WB's biggest event of the year? How did they pivot from traditional conventions to an online event?    - Follow our socials - Show Instagram: @SellingSecretsPod Host Instagram: @007Aus YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPbBOLw4ABKBpzkqnR8PuoQ If you enjoyed this show, please leave a review and share it with ...

S1 E3 - The Fast Saga

October 08, 2021 23:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MB

Welcome to Selling Secrets.   The show about Action Movies, Spy Films and the marketing of Hollywood.   In the third episode, we analyse the Fast Saga. Find out how this Point Break With Cars film became Universal Studios' most successful & longest running franchise.    - Follow our socials - Show Instagram: @SellingSecretsPod Host Instagram: @007Aus YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPbBOLw4ABKBpzkqnR8PuoQ If you enjoyed this show, please leave a review and share it with someone...

Episode 3 - The Fast Saga

October 08, 2021 23:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MB

Welcome to Selling Secrets.   The show about Action Movies, Spy Films and the marketing of Hollywood.   In the third episode, we analyse the Fast Saga. Find out how this Point Break With Cars film became Universal Studios' most successful & longest running franchise.    - Follow our socials - Show Instagram: @SellingSecretsPod Host Instagram: @007Aus YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPbBOLw4ABKBpzkqnR8PuoQ If you enjoyed this show, please leave a review and share it with someone...

Podcast Re-Launch & Update

September 26, 2021 00:00 - 10 minutes - 7.31 MB

After a bit of a hiatus, it’s time to return & bring you an update as to where this podcast has been, where I see it going in the future, and why I had to take some time off from creating during our extended lockdowns here in Australia. TRIGGER WARNING: This episode touches on mental health, so I understand if you choose not to listen, but I decided it’s important for me to explain why I had to take a few months off from recording. We’ll be back to our regular episodes next week with the F...

Selling Secrets - Episode 2 - Skyfall & The Suicide Squad

August 13, 2021 23:00 - 38 minutes - 26.8 MB

Welcome to Selling Secrets.   The show about Action Movies, Spy Films and the marketing of Hollywood.    In the second episode of Selling Secrets, your host Josh Gay takes you on a deep-dive into the marketing of the 2012 James Bond 007 film "Skyfall", the most successful Bond film of all-time.  We also analyse the trailer for the 2021 DC Comics film "The Suicide Squad" which is to be released in Australia very soon.    - Follow our socials - Show Instagram: @SellingSecretsPod Host Instag...

S1 E2 - Skyfall & The Suicide Squad

August 13, 2021 23:00 - 38 minutes - 26.8 MB

Welcome to Selling Secrets.   The show about Action Movies, Spy Films and the marketing of Hollywood.   In the second episode of Selling Secrets, your host Josh Gay takes you on a deep-dive into the marketing of the 2012 James Bond 007 film "Skyfall", the most successful Bond film of all-time.  We also analyse the trailer for the 2021 DC Comics film "The Suicide Squad" which is to be released in Australia very soon.    - Follow our socials - Show Instagram: @SellingSecretsPod Host Instagr...

Episode 2 - Skyfall & The Suicide Squad

August 13, 2021 23:00 - 38 minutes - 26.8 MB

Welcome to Selling Secrets.   The show about Action Movies, Spy Films and the marketing of Hollywood.   In the second episode of Selling Secrets, your host Josh Gay takes you on a deep-dive into the marketing of the 2012 James Bond 007 film "Skyfall", the most successful Bond film of all-time.  We also analyse the trailer for the 2021 DC Comics film "The Suicide Squad" which is to be released in Australia very soon.    - Follow our socials - Show Instagram: @SellingSecretsPod Host Instagr...

S1 E1 - Welcome & No Time to Die

August 06, 2021 14:00 - 17 minutes - 12.4 MB

Welcome to Selling Secrets.   The show about Action Movies, Spy Films and the marketing of Hollywood. In the first ever episode, we meet our host Josh Gay, learn about the terminology of film promotion, some of the basics of Hollywood marketing and analyse the newest TV spot trailer for the upcoming James Bond 007 film "No Time to Die". - Follow our socials - Show Instagram: @SellingSecretsPod Host Instagram: @007Aus YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPbBOLw4ABKBpzkqnR8PuoQ If ...

Episode 1 - Welcome & No Time to Die

August 06, 2021 14:00 - 17 minutes - 12.4 MB

Welcome to Selling Secrets.   The show about Action Movies, Spy Films and the marketing of Hollywood. In the first ever episode, we meet our host Josh Gay, learn about the terminology of film promotion, some of the basics of Hollywood marketing and analyse the newest TV spot trailer for the upcoming James Bond 007 film "No Time to Die". - Follow our socials - Show Instagram: @SellingSecretsPod Host Instagram: @007Aus YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPbBOLw4ABKBpzkqnR8PuoQ If ...

Selling Secrets - Episode 1.0 - Welcome

August 06, 2021 14:00 - 17 minutes - 12.4 MB

Welcome to Selling Secrets.   The show about Action Movies, Spy Films and the marketing of Hollywood. In the first ever episode, we meet our host Josh Gay, learn about the terminology of film promotion, some of the basics of Hollywood marketing and analyse the newest TV spot trailer for the upcoming James Bond 007 film "No Time to Die". - Follow our socials - Show Instagram: @SellingSecretsPod Host Instagram: @007Aus YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPbBOLw4ABKBpzkqnR8PuoQ If ...

Selling Secrets - Episode 0 - Trailer

August 03, 2021 13:00 - 31 seconds - 379 KB

Welcome to Selling Secrets.   The show about Action Movies, Spy Films and the marketing of Hollywood. - Follow our socials - Show Instagram: @SellingSecretsPod Host Instagram: @007Aus YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPbBOLw4ABKBpzkqnR8PuoQ

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