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Bond & Beyond

Bond & Beyond

By: James Batchelor & Alex Boucher
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A new podcast dedicated to the world's favourite secret agent. Every fortnight, Alex Boucher and James Batchelor delve into the world of Bond - not just the films that made him famous, but the original novels, video games and the many, many other characters inspired by him. Art
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  • Dossier #86: The Make Or Break Bond Films
    Oct 28 2025

    In light of Goldeneye's recent anniversary re-release in cinemas (and given that not every 007 adventure will get the same treatment), Alex and James discuss which are the make-or-break Bond films.

    This is not about quality, nor is it killer vs filler. Instead, this is a look through the history of the James Bond films and defining the moments that could have ended the franchise or gave it fresh new life.

    Don't agree with our picks? Email bondandbeyondpod@gmail.com.

    You can also find us on Facebook (just search 'Bond & Beyond'), Twitter (@bondbeyondpod) and all our episodes are at bondbeyondpod.tumblr.com.

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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Dossier #85: Was Mission:Impossible the new Classic Bond?
    Oct 5 2025

    Alex and James briefly turn their attention away from James Bond to discuss the adventures of Ethan Hunt.

    We take a look at the Mission: Impossible series, how it evolved over the course of eight films, as well as its strengths and weaknesses. Plus, keeping things on topic, we attempt to answer whether Tom Cruise's stunt-filled outings serve as a suitable alternative to Bond for classic fans who weren't won over by Daniel Craig's grittier, more grounded films.

    We'd love to hear your thoughts on Mission: Impossible vs James Bond, so please email us via bondandbeyondpod@gmail.com. You can find us on Facebook (just search 'Bond & Beyond'), Twitter (@bondbeyondpod) and all our episodes are at bondbeyondpod.tumblr.com.

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    50 mins
  • Dossier #84: 007 First Light first look
    Sep 13 2025

    Kicking off renewed efforts to deliver a more regular Bond & Bond listening experience, Alex and James share their impressions of the recent deep dive into upcoming video game 007 First Light.

    If you haven't already, make sure you watch the whole presentation before listening to this episode.

    We discuss our takeaways after being given a glimpse at two missions, as well as the range of options young Bond has to tackle any given situation. We compare how First Light is shaping up to past Bond games, plus the developer's storied Hitman franchise, and drill down into which elements of this title make it a more Bondian experience than your standard action game.

    Finally, we drool over the special editions we're inevitably going to splash our cash on.

    We'd love to hear your thoughts on 007 First Light, so please email us via bondandbeyondpod@gmail.com. You can find us on Facebook (just search 'Bond & Beyond'), Twitter (@bondbeyondpod) and all our episodes are at bondbeyondpod.tumblr.com.

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    38 mins
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