Latest Spygenre Podcast Episodes
"MGW," The Thalberg Award, & Bill Koenig
Bond and Banter - June 19, 2024 14:27 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsAfter a long stretch of time without doing character sketches, Bond and Banter returns with an ALL NEW intro sketch to kick off the episode. "Michael G. Wilson" (AKA Bill Koenig) returns to the podcast with some Bond franchise news guaranteed to disappoint anyone eagerly anticipating some kind o...
GoldenEye 007 for N64 with Alyse Knorr
Bond and Banter - May 25, 2024 14:33 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsThe Bond and Banter podcast welcomes Alyse Knorr, author of GoldenEye 007 published by Boss Fight Books. We dive into the history the classic N64 game that proved to be not only a successful adaptation of an important Bond film but also a major innovation in gaming, changing the playing field fo...
Ranking the Bond Theme Songs with Sean Faust
Bond and Banter - April 24, 2024 15:31 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsHost Jack Lugo welcomes friend and musician Sean Faust to the podcast to rank and discuss the Eon James Bond theme songs. Sean and Jack discuss some of the challenges involved in this exercise given the perameters they agreed upon beforehand, not to mention the plethora of outstanding music to ...
Bond Rumors, Rankings, and AI w/ Michael Kirwan
Bond and Banter - April 02, 2024 15:01 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsHost Jack Lugo welcomes back friend and editor Michael Kirwan for a discussion on some of the latest Bond rumors along with some fascinating topics that Michael has explored on his YouTube channel including his ranking of the Bond films and the prospect of AI playing a role in the future of the ...
Bond on Physical Media w/ Spencer Draper
Bond and Banter - March 23, 2024 17:18 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsIn this all new episode of BOND AND BANTER, host Jack Lugo welcomes Spencer Draper (aka @DamnFoolCrusade on Twitter / X) to the podcast for an in depth discussion on the state of the James Bond films on physical media. Spencer's expertise on the technical specifications of the Bond physical medi...
Bond And Banter Returns w/ Bill Koenig
Bond and Banter - March 13, 2024 15:33 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsAfter a long hiatus, the Bond and Banter podcast has returned with a BRAND NEW episode in 2024! Host Jack Lugo welcomes Bill Koenig to talk about where things stand with the James Bond franchise as well as the latest Bond 26 rumors. Bill and Jack also discuss The Man from U.N.C.L.E., Mission Im...
"Barbara & Michael" + Shayla Miller & Bill Koenig
Bond and Banter - April 06, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 9 ratings"Barbara & Michael" make their return to Bond And Banter to mark the end of awards season for No Time To Die and what should be the end of the Daniel Craig era in the Bond franchise even if Barbara isn't ready to say goodbye. Afterwards Shayla Miller, Bill Koenig, and Jack Lugo have a wide-rang...
''Dikko Henderson" & Jon Auty
Bond and Banter - March 24, 2022 09:00 - 3 hours ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsBond And Banter returns for our first episode of 2022! "Dikko Henderson" turns up just as he was about to tell James Bond some vital information. Unfortunately he's been killed, but this gives host Jack Lugo an opportunity to ask him fun questions! Afterwards, Jon Auty of Behind The Stunts join...
The Xmas Episode with Bill Koenig & Shayla Miller
Bond and Banter - December 15, 2021 10:00 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsIt's the Christmas / Holiday Bond And Banter special episode! For the final episode of the year, Jack speaks with "Michael G. Wilson"(played by Bill Koenig) & "Barbara Broccoli" (played by Shayla Miller). The 2 Eon producers are confronted with inconvenient truths about the financial performan...
"The Havelocks" & Alan + Gillian Porter
Bond and Banter - November 24, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsOn the 29th episode of Bond And Banter, "The Havelocks" drop in on the podcast just after being tragically gunned down by Gonzalez. They both open up about the events that led to their premature deaths as well as their hopes for their daughter Melina. Afterwards, writers Alan & Gillian Porter j...
No Time To Die Group Discussion (Part 2)
Bond and Banter - November 09, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsFor the 28th episode of Bond And Banter, host Jack Lugo welcomes guests Linda Zhu (James Bond Radio) & Ben Haworth (Movie Gang Podcast) to discuss the latest film entry in the James Bond franchise, No Time To Die. The group dives into a SPOILER-filled conversation all about the film taking a loo...
No Time To Die Round Table Discussion (Part1)
Bond and Banter - October 14, 2021 14:13 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsOn the 27th episode of Bond And Banter, host Jack Lugo invites a panel of Bond fans to discuss No Time To Die. Word of warning -This is very much a SPOILER-filled conversation. Joining the panel are: Bill Koenig of the Spy Command blog, David Lowbridge-Ellis of the Licence To Queer blog, Bond f...
"Barbara Broccoli" & Shayla Miller
Bond and Banter - October 06, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsOn this all new episode of Bond and Banter, "Barbara Broccoli" is surprised to find host Jack Lugo on the press junket as she promotes the highly anticipated North American release of NO TIME TO DIE. "Barbara" reluctantly answers questions about letting go of Daniel Craig and whether some of the...
"Michael G. Wilson Promotes NTTD" & Bill Koenig
Bond and Banter - September 29, 2021 09:00 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsWith the release of No Time To Die finally happening, it's time to talk to recurring Bond and Banter guest "Michael G. Wilson" as host Jack Lugo somehow got himself on the press junket. Jack asks a bunch of tough questions that usually don't get asked by typical entertainment media. Find out how...
"Elektra King" & Shayla Miller
Bond and Banter - September 16, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsAn unrepentant Elekra King joins the podcast shortly after having been shot and killed by James Bond. We attempt to learn more about what led the daughter of an oil tycoon down such a destructive path & make sense of the choices she made to become the criminal mastermind who 007 was forced to st...
"Willard Whyte" & Greg Probst
Bond and Banter - September 09, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsOn the 23rd episode of Bond and Banter, Willard Whyte tells us how he became such a successful yet reclusive billionaire business magnate. Find out about his ordeal having been kidnapped and replaced by Ernst Stavro Blofeld in a devious plot involving diamonds and a dangerous satellite! How were...
"Bond's Tailor" & Matt Spaiser
Bond and Banter - August 27, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsHost Jack Lugo recounts part of his summer vacation visiting Orlando's Dezerland Park. Then Bond's tailor (seen in Live aand Let Die) stops by for a visit. Jack asks him all about what it's like having 007 as a steady customer. Afterwards, Jack chats with Matt Spaiser who has co-authored a new ...
"Achille Aubergine" & Robbie Sims
Bond and Banter - July 14, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsOn the 21st episode of Bond and Banter, French Detective Achille Aubergine joins the podcast after having been killed by a poisoned paper butterfly during his supper with James Bond at the Eiffel Tower. Host Jack Lugo queries the affable fallen detective about how he feels given his grave set of...
"Col. Klebb + Red Grant" & Linda Zhu + Ben Haworth
Bond and Banter - July 08, 2021 10:00 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsIt's a From Russia With Love extravaganza! Col. Rosa Klebb & Red Grant join the podcast after their fatal encounters with James Bond. Find out why Spectre appealed to each of them as well as inside details about their mission to kill & embarass 007 using a Lektor decoder as bait. Shockingly, the...
"Elliot Carver" & Justin Valero
Bond and Banter - June 24, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsOn episode 19 of Bond and Banter, host Jack Lugo interviews Elliot Carver about the events of Tomorrow Never Dies. Find out if the media baron would've done anything differently now that his ambitions have cost him his life at the hands of 007. Hear Carver's insights on the power of the media! A...
Jack's Birthday Show
Bond and Banter - June 17, 2021 10:00 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsIt's a very special episode of Bond and Banter! A number of previous guests return to celebrate host Jack Lugo's Birthday Party! Bill Koenig, David Lowbridge-Ellis, Christopher Wood, Michael Kirwan, & Linda Zhu join the festivities for some fantastic Bond talk, musical performances by Chris Woo...
"Melina Havelock" & Kathleen Andries
Bond and Banter - June 09, 2021 11:00 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsOn the 17th episode of Bond and Banter, host Jack Lugo speaks with Melina Havelock who kindly answers all his questions about her recent quest to avenge the murder of her parents as well as her time with James Bond. Afterwards, Jack interviews Belgian James Bond fan Kathleen Andries. The two of...
"Raoul Silva" & Ibrahim Moustafa
Bond and Banter - June 02, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsOn episode 16 of Bond and Banter, host Jack Lugo attempts to get Raoul Silva to open up about his life and motivations shortly after Silva was knifed in the back and killed by James Bond. Afterwards, Jack interviews Eisner nominated comics writer / artist Ibrahim Moustafa about his time working ...
"Henchman #1,138" & Michael Kirwan
Bond and Banter - May 26, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsVolcano Headquarters Henchman and staff worker #1,138 pays a visit to the Bond and Banter podcast shortly after his demise at the hands of some ninjas who penetrated his work place thanks to secret agent James Bond. Host Jack Lugo asks a number of questions about his occupation and daily life a...
"Jim Fanning" & David Lowbridge-Ellis
Bond and Banter - May 19, 2021 11:00 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsOn episode 14 of Bond and Banter, host Jack Lugo interviews MI6's resident art expert "Jim Fanning" shortly after Bond shocked him by bidding on a Fabergé egg against Kamal Khan. Jack asks a number of questions about that event as well as Jim Fanning's personal life. Afterwards, founder of the L...
"Q / Major Boothroyd " & Matthew Wood
Bond and Banter - May 12, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsShortly after his 1999 retirement, Q / Major Boothroyd invents a gadget to contact the future. He reaches the Bond and Banter podcast in the year 2021 for an interview with Jack Lugo for the 13th episode of the podcast. Jack asks the now retired Q a number of questions about his decades long wor...
"Octopussy" & Jocelyn Sia
Bond and Banter - May 05, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsFor the 12th episode of Bond and Banter, Jack Lugo interviews Octopussy just after she and James Bond spent some time "recuperating" from their ordeal with Kamal Kahn. Octopussy answers many of Jack's probing questions. Afterwards, Jack interviews Jocelyn Sia, the founder of the Instagram page ...
"Brad Whitaker" & Sean Faust
Bond and Banter - April 28, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsOn the 11th episode of Bond and Banter, host Jack Lugo chats with "Brad Whitaker" right after he's been killed by 007's wolf whistle key ring. Find why Whitaker became so enamored by the military and what he would've done differently. Afterwards, Jack interviews musician Sean Faust about wide r...
"Michael G. Wilson Returns" & Bill Koenig
Bond and Banter - April 21, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 9 ratings"Michael G. Wilson" returns on the 10th episode of the Bond and Banter podcast. Host Jack Lugo subjects the co-producer of the James Bond franchise to slew of tough questions. Find out how Michael reacts to Jack's interview style and whether or not we get some definitive answers to recent Bond ...
"Max Zorin" & Adam Hollingworth
Bond and Banter - April 14, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 9 ratings"Max Zorin" has used microchips to contact Bond and Banter host Jack Lugo from the afterlife for the 9th episode of the podcast. "Max" reflects on the events leading to Operation Main Strike, his frustrations dealing with 007, and his relationship with henchwoman May Day. Afterwards, Jack interv...
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