Latest Conner Podcast Episodes
007 Science: Inventing the World of James Bond
Cracking the Code of Spy Movies! - March 12, 2024 05:01 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratings“007 Science: Inventing the World of James Bond” is a new exhibit at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Dan and Tom became big fans of this exhibit while attending the Press Day viewing. They take you inside and highlight many of the items displayed. And they let y...
AEWCH 254: SHULI BRANSON - WHAT DOES AN ANARCHISM OF PEACE LOOK LIKE?
Against Everyone with Conner Habib - March 05, 2024 14:33 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 584 ratingsAfter a short break, we're back - and AEWCH 228 guest SHULI BRANSON returns to discuss anarchism, spirituality, and peace. This is a special crossposted episode with Shuli's excellent new podcast, The Breakup Theory!
Steve Oxenrider One of the Biggest James Bond Memorabilia Collectors!
Cracking the Code of Spy Movies! - March 05, 2024 06:01 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 37 ratingsSteve Oxenrider is One of the Biggest James Bond Memorabilia Collectors! Are you a James Bond memorabilia collector or interested in James Bond items? How big is your collection? Well, in this episode, Dan and Tom talk with Steve Oxenrider, whose name you have seen - as he is credited on s...
The Hildebrand Rarity and Licence to Kill – Milton Krest
Cracking the Code of Spy Movies! - February 27, 2024 06:01 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratingsTHE HILDEBRAND RARITY and LICENCE TO KILL Ian Fleming published the short story “The Hildebrand Rarity” in 1960. In it, he created the character of Milton Krest. James Bond movie fans will recognize Milton Krest from 1989 movie LICENCE TO KILL. In this episode, Dan and Tom decode how this...
In Defense of Quantum of Solace
Cracking the Code of Spy Movies! - February 20, 2024 06:01 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratingsIn Defense of Quantum of Solace Dan and Tom provide a defense of the James Bond movie QUANTUM OF SOLACE, looking at the pros and cons of this oft-maligned movie. Revealed: What does Quantum of Solace even means! QUANTUM OF SOLACE was not the critical success of its successor, CASINO ROY...
Gadgets in THE LIVING DAYLIGHTS and LICENCE TO KILL
Cracking the Code of Spy Movies! - February 13, 2024 06:01 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratingsGadgets in THE LIVING DAYLIGHTS and LICENCE TO KILL Dan and Tom break down the gadgets in THE LIVING DAYLIGHTS and LICENCE TO KILL – the two Dalton James Bond movies. Are these gadgets believable? Flashy? Dalton changed the tone of the character of Bond and to some extent the gadgets in the...
AEWCH 253: DAN SINYKIN - WHO DECIDES WHAT GETS PUBLISHED?
Against Everyone with Conner Habib - February 08, 2024 13:55 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 584 ratingsI talk with author of BIG FICTION: HOW CONGLOMERATION CHANGED THE PUBLISHING INDUSTRY AND AMERICAN LITERATURE, Dan Sinykin, about how the aesthetics of what we read is shaped by big business decisions.
Alfred Hitchcock’s Storyboards with author Tony Lee Moral
Cracking the Code of Spy Movies! - February 06, 2024 06:01 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratingsAlfred Hitchcock’s Storyboards with author Tony Lee Moral Dan and Tom bring back author Tony Lee Moral to discuss his latest book Alfred Hitchcock’s Storyboards. We focus on Hitchcock’s spy movies in today’s discussion. Unquestionably, Hitchcock was notorious for his use of storyboards and his...
ARGYLLE– No-Spoiler Review
Cracking the Code of Spy Movies! - February 03, 2024 03:30 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratingsARGYLLE– A No-Spoiler Review In this episode, Tom gives you his no-spoiler look at the latest Matthew Vaughan movie, ARGYLLE. As with all of our no-spoiler reviews, our goal is to give you our thoughts as to whether or not this latest spy movie is worth your time and money. We don’t cover th...
AEWCH 252: SARAH MARIA GRIFFIN - WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BE A WORKING WRITER?
Against Everyone with Conner Habib - February 01, 2024 15:04 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 584 ratingsI talk with fantasy and horror novelist Sarah Maria Griffin about what it takes - and what it takes from you - to be a working writer.
Hitchcock’s TOPAZ – Is it a Gem?
Cracking the Code of Spy Movies! - January 30, 2024 06:01 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratingsHitchcock's TOPAZ – is it a gem? Hitchcock’s movie TOPAZ received mixed reviews when it was released. Some people love it while others don’t like it at all. Why is that? Dan and Tom mine what works and what doesn't in this Hitchcock spy movie. And there is a bit of both here. That said, T...
The Music of GOLDENEYE
BondCast : James Bond 007 News and Commentary - January 29, 2024 19:36 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 101 ratingsNew Bond, new era, new sounds! With the debut of Pierce Brosnan's 007 came with a seismic shift in the approach to James Bond soundtrack music. Laird Malamed returns to FOR YOUR EARS ONLY with a ton of info about contributions from composer Eric Serra, singer Tina Turner, and U2's Bono and The E...
AEWCH 251: JONAH EVANS - WHAT IS SPIRITUAL WORK?
Against Everyone with Conner Habib - January 25, 2024 15:04 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 584 ratingsI talk with Rev. Jonah Evans about what "spiritual work" is, how it differs from other kinds of work, how it differs from spiritual practice, and why we probably can't just call everything spiritual work.
James Bond in the Public Domain? Writer George Simpson explains
Cracking the Code of Spy Movies! - January 23, 2024 06:01 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratingsIn 2035 we will see James Bond in the public domain. What does this mean for the franchise? Not just for the movies, but the novels, and marketing. George Simpson, Senior Film Reporter at the Daily Express joins us to discuss the article he wrote about this impact on the franchise. He expla...
AEWCH 250: CAITLIN DOUGHTY - WILL YOUR DREAM JOB RUIN YOUR LIFE?
Against Everyone with Conner Habib - January 18, 2024 15:45 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 584 ratingsFriends, Leftists and progressives more broadly are becoming increasingly aware of the lie of "loving what you do." And we're also becoming more aware of the ways corporations try to ameliorate real reflection and demands for higher wages via "perks" like organic cereal dispensers and "funny ha...
Character Spotlight: Rosa Klebb played by Lotte Lenya in FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE
Cracking the Code of Spy Movies! - January 16, 2024 06:01 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 37 ratingsCharacter Spotlight: Rosa Klebb played by Lotte Lenya in FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE! In a continuation of our Character Spotlight series of episodes, Dan and Tom look at the evil character Rosa Klebb in FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE. She may be small in stature, but she knows how to take control of almost...
AEWCH 249: WHY WOULD ANYONE START A PODCAST?
Against Everyone with Conner Habib - January 11, 2024 14:32 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 584 ratingsWhy would anyone start a podcast? Doesn't everyone have a podcast? Is podcast work actually work? Is there a spiritual aspect to podcasting? (And also, why do we all have to work, even with all this crazy stuff going on in the world?)
GOLDENEYE
BondCast : James Bond 007 News and Commentary - January 10, 2024 01:50 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 101 ratingsA new year! A new actor! A new era! BondCast is back with our latest review of James Bond's 007 in "Goldeneye". We look at the debut of Pierce Brosnan in the role of London's most famous secret agent. We talk about our initial reactions to Pierce along with how he made the role his own. We also ...
Why Are Spy Movies Still Popular? The Superhero Connection!
Cracking the Code of Spy Movies! - January 09, 2024 06:01 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratingsWhy Are Spy Movies Still Popular? Dan and Tom look at the popularity of spy movies and shows, with a focus on James Bond. They give you their reasons for why they believe the spy genre is so popular. They also look at influences on spy movies. Superheroes is one big influencer for spy movie...
AEWCH 248: HOW CAN I FIND PEACE IN A TIME OF WAR?
Against Everyone with Conner Habib - January 03, 2024 14:15 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 584 ratingsIs peace possible? If so, is it possible or even okay to find it in a time of extreme conflict and violence? Is it ethical to work towards your personal goals in a time of crisis? I look at this from a spiritual perspective on the first episode of the year.
DEVIL: THE BRITISH SECRET AGENT – A No-Spoiler Review
Cracking the Code of Spy Movies! - December 29, 2023 23:30 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratingsA spy, a mole, maybe 2 moles, lots of violence, a love story, and a bit of history twisted and thrown in for good measure. These are some of the things you’ll see in the just-released spy movie, DEVIL: THE BRITISH SECRET AGENT. So, is this movie worth your time and money? Tom gives you a no-s...
AEWCH Mix Tape 2
Against Everyone with Conner Habib - December 22, 2023 12:07 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 584 ratingsHappy Holidays, friends! Track List Elk River by Ben Chasney/Six Organs of Admittance from AEWCH 45 • Boomer Class by Dick Diver • What Have I Done by Anna Ternheim (live) • Sudden by Jeb Havens • The Speeding Train by The Van Pelt • The Land of Spirit and Light (Part 3) by Michael White • Gal...
What Makes GoldenEye a Standout Bond Movie?
Cracking the Code of Spy Movies! - December 19, 2023 06:01 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratingsWhat Makes GOLDENEYE a standout James Bond movie? GOLDENEYE came out after a 6-year hiatus for the Eon Productions James Bond movie franchise. It followed LICENCE TO KILL and introduced us to the fifth actor to take on the role of James Bond. In this episode, Dan and Tom decode the success of...
AEWCH 247: DANIEL HIGGS - THE SPIRITUAL LANDS OF SOUND, ART, AND FRIENDSHIP
Against Everyone with Conner Habib - December 12, 2023 16:08 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 584 ratingsI talk with visionary artist and front person of Lungfish, musician Daniel Higgs about friendship, perceiving spiritual beings in a spiritual landscape, the way a presence appears in the middle of a concert, and the role trust plays in relationship and creating art.
OBLITERATED – A No-Spoiler Review of this series that feels like a 1980s teen comedy
Cracking the Code of Spy Movies! - December 12, 2023 06:01 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratingsOBLITERATED – A No-Spoiler Review discusses this hot new Netflix spy comedy series. We liken it to a 1980s teen comedy. It is raunchy and touches on a few hot topics. While it isn’t for everyone – is it for you? It is a spy series at its core! Is OBLITERATED worth your time? We’ll give yo...
AEWCH 246: MICHAEL HARDT on HOW TO CHANGE THE WORLD WHEN CHANGING THE WORLD SEEMS IMPOSSIBLE
Against Everyone with Conner Habib - December 05, 2023 15:44 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 584 ratingsPolitical philosopher of empires and subversions, Michael Hardt returns to the show to discuss how to walk on water when we're drowning.
What makes FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE So Good?
Cracking the Code of Spy Movies! - December 05, 2023 06:01 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratingsWhat makes FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE So Good? And how has it stood up to the test of time? FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE has a 97% Tomatometer rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Dan and Tom give you 10 reasons why they think this movie is so good. See if you agree! Possible reasons: Is it the story? This was...
Rick English Talks KINGSMAN stunts
Cracking the Code of Spy Movies! - November 28, 2023 17:59 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratingsRick English talks KINGSMAN stunts with Dan and Tom on their show Cracking the Code of Spy Movies. Rick is the award-winning stunt performer who doubled Colin Firth in the first two KINGSMAN movies. He’s been doing stunts in movies for over 23 years. RICK'S ROLE AS A DOUBLE So, what is it ...
AEWCH 245: SREĆKO HORVAT on HOW TO LIVE A GOOD LIFE IN THE APOCALYPSE
Against Everyone with Conner Habib - November 28, 2023 12:02 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 584 ratingsI went to the island of Vís in Croatia to talk with visionary philosopher, author, and organizer Srećko Horvat about living a good life in the midst of madness, and his new project (with Bifo Berardi and Pamela Anderson), the Island School of Social Autonomy.
Rick English stunt performer on MI, James Bond, Kingsman, and more
Cracking the Code of Spy Movies! - November 21, 2023 06:01 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratingsRick English stunt performer talks spy movie stunts with Dan and Tom on their show Cracking the Code of Spy Movies. If you’ve seen at least three spy or action movies in the last two decades, you’ve likely seen Rick’s work in at least one of them. Rick is an award-winning stunt performer wh...
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