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David's Saturday Night Sit BackUnlocking Success: Matt Lupi's Journey from Thrill-Seeker to Podcaster | DSNSB PodcastSend us a textđ This week on DSNSB, David engages in a riveting conversation with Matt Lupi (@matt_lupi) covering a spectrum of topics:đ§ Listening on Spotify? Hit the bell and leave a 5-star review.đ Listening on Apple Podcasts? Pen a review and give us 5 stars.đș Watching on YouTube? Subscribe and share your thoughts on Mattâs episode.â° (0:00) Introduction and Mattâs daring thrill-seeking adventuresâ° (19:00) Exploring Gretchen Rubin's quiz on the four tendenciesâ° (27:01) The ins and outs of the 75 Hard challengeâ° (35:51) Unpacking the effects of Nicotine when used responsiblyâ° (43:22...
2023-11-182h 24
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2023-07-211h 14
The James Bond Complex"Agent of SPECTRE" comic book reviewHello listeners,
It's time to hit the books. The comic books, that is. This week co-hosts Matt and Edgar continue their long and winding read through the Dynamite Comics universe of 007 adventures with "Agent of Spectre," written by Christos Gage, art by Luca Casalanguida.
James Bond finds himself on a devilishly complex mission. He must infiltrate SPECTRE by becoming one of them! Thrills, chills, and spills ensure. We hope you enjoy this latest episode of the James Bond Complex podcast.
2023-05-1755 min
The James Bond ComplexBond HabitsHero dear listeners! This week on the show, Matt and Emery discuss habits taken from the world of 007 and integrated into their everyday lives. From Fleming to Film and everything in between!
2023-04-2659 min
The James Bond ComplexAqua Bond - Our Favourite Water Themed ScenesHello dear listeners!
Much like the episode we released a few weeks ago that concentrated on Bond movie scenes with a wintry setting, this week Matt and Edgar look back at those in which 007 is on or under water.
There is a lot to talk about, and the hosts do their best to avoid the slippery slope of getting off topic. Among the topics are: shark corridors, Jaws, the worst way to die underwater, the first underwater stunt in the franchise, comparing Fleming to the films, writing novelizations, and...
2023-04-051h 09
The James Bond ComplexTHUNDERBALL: Reloaded!Hello dear listeners!
For a story that the podcast hadn't discussed in such a long time (not since the first year of episodes), you're getting a lot of THUNDERBALL these days. That's right, it's back-to-back weeks of TB, and it wasn't even really planned this way!
The original hosts Matt and Edgar sit down in the studio for to reload THUNDERBALL. There's no beat-by-beat discussion this time, but rather a more free-flowing conversation about a variety of topics relating both to the film as is, some behind-the-scenes shenanigans, and personal histories with the movie. Among the genius topics are: awful...
2023-03-221h 16
The James Bond ComplexFleming Second Edition: "Thunderball" with guest Mathieu NadeauHello dear listeners!
We have a confession to make. After unleashing last weekâs episode on you, we felt bad about ourselves. After all, itâs the month of March and weâre so close to spring. Some of you may even be living it already, and here we were, spending an hour discussing James Bond movie scenes that occur in wintry settings.
We do our best to make it up this week with the return of Fleming Second Edition. Itâs that time again, and weâre discussing THUNDERBALL! There's no snow or ice to be seen...
2023-03-151h 28
The James Bond ComplexThe IMF Detour: Mission: Impossible (1996)Your mission should you choose to accept it is to watch the entire Mission: Impossible franchise with Point man/ Team leader / Bond Fan; Agent Matt Auclair.
For our first episode, we have the one, the only Bill Koenig of Spy Command!
This week we begin the adventure with Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) having to clear his name after being framed for not only the theft of the NOC list, but also the brutal muder of Hunt's team. This 1996 film, directed by Brian De Palma also co-stars Jon Voight, Jean Reno, Emmanuelle BĂ©art & Ving Rhames.
2023-02-151h 06
The James Bond ComplexJames Bond Comic Review: The Body - written by Alex KotHello dear listeners!
January is often a month people make use of to turn a page, change their outlook, and start the year with a more positive outlook. This week, the podcast puts that notion into practice with a topic of discussion the hosts fretted about for some time but ultimately found quite rewarding.
Itâs finally time to go back to the world of 007 comics. Specifically, the somewhat controversial The Bodyseries. Written by Ales Kot and illustrated by a handful of different artists, itâs an experimental, anthology of tangentially related adventures that put Bond...
2023-01-251h 06
The James Bond ComplexTomorrow Never Dies (1997) starring Pierce BrosnanHello dear listeners!
Breaking news! This just in! Finally, the podcast reviews Pierce Brosnan's sophomore effort as 007, 1997's TOMORROW NEVER DIES. It's been a long time coming, especially when considering that we've discussed DIE ANOTHER DAY not once but twice already.
Matt and Edgar are so excited to delve into this jewel of the late 1990s that they cover a large enough variety of topics to make a global media empire blush: Brosnan's breath of fresh air, a Bond movie for simpler times, getting overly excited when firing at computers, BMW blues, sexy spy outfits...
2022-11-301h 18
The James Bond ComplexThe James Bond Cocktail: Dr. NoExploring the James Bond franchise recipe, Emery and Matt dive into the initial adventure of 007: Dr. No. Â They sample the original cocktail for what turned out to be the modern action-spy adventure series. Join us for a return journey to Crab Key!
2022-11-1640 min
The James Bond ComplexWIN, LOSE, or DIE - John GardnerHello dear listeners!
It's been a while, but the time has arrived to return to our best frienemy, John Gardner. When last we discussed one of his continuation novels, hosts Matt and Edgar were slowly but surely starting to warm up to his oeuvre. It was SLOW but it was still happening. Can the upward trend continue???
This week the boys review the eighth novel, WIN, LOSE, or DIE. We shan't spoil whether the discussion takes a positive or negative spin, but we can tease you with some of the topics broached: Hellraiser, torture porn...
2022-11-0952 min
The James Bond ComplexHalloween Special: THE HORROR OF DRACULA (1958) with Christopher LeeHello dear friends,
We welcome you to the castle of Count Dracula. Take off your coats and boots. It's a cold, wet night and the fire inside is so inviting. There are women to entertain you and our host will be arriving soon. You may never want to leave!
It's that time of year again. Late October can only mean one thing at The James Bond Complex: the Halloween Special 2022. Matt and Edgar make good on of their earliest Halloween Special ideas from a few years ago. The Hammer film vault is opened up and...
2022-10-2659 min
The James Bond ComplexWith a Mind to Kill - Anthony HorowitzHello dear listeners!
While some literary Bond fans are enjoying the new novel Double Or Nothing, we at the James Bond Complex are enjoying the not-quite-as-new With a Mind to Kill. Author Anthony Horowitz completes his Fleming-era trilogy with this late-career adventure for James Bond, 007.
Matt and Edgar sit down, face-to-face for once, to discuss the book in depth. Horowitz being the quality writer that he is, many highly intellectual ideas sprout such as: caring about people as tools, Montreal as a bastion of mind control, Horowitz performing an Auclarification, comparing the writer to John...
2022-10-121h 05
The James Bond ComplexAnthony Horrowitz : Trigger MortisHello dear listeners!
On the Wednesday before the release of his next book, Mind To A Kill, we dig into Anthony Horowitz's first 007 novel, Trigger Mortis. It's not often we get a James Bond novel set in the original Ian Fleming timeline, and its ever better when the book is so well written. Matt and Emery dissect the first of the Horowitz trilogy to extract is Fleming essence, the film influence and his own personal touch, with the help of Commander Fleming himself. Stay tuned because this year we are fortunate enough to have two Bond novel release, with Double...
2022-05-251h 00
The James Bond ComplexGalaxy Detour: The Empire Strikes Back (1980)Hello dear padawans!
This week weâre putting away the Walther PPK and dinner jackets in place of lightsabers and jedi robes.
Why? Search your feelings. You know it to be true!
The 5th (2nd?) Star Wars movie, The Empire Strikes Back has many connections to the world of James Bond, not least of which is a small role played by Julian Glover, who, as some listeners may recall, chatted with Matt and Edgar way back in the summer of 2018 at a comic convention. Then of course there is the filmâs director, Irvi...
2022-05-041h 18
The James Bond ComplexThe Gotham Detour: The Batman (2022)Welcome back to Gotham city! Things have changed since the last time we took a trip to that fictional city. Christian Bale & Ben Affleck are no longer the Batman du jour. They've been replaced by Robert Pattinson as the caped crusader. The director chair once  under the responsability of Christopher Nolan & Zack Snyder is now under the control of Matt Reeves who even co-wrote this latest adaptation of the famous DC comics character.Â
Discussing the film in this episode are Jason & Matt who will give you the nitty-gritty details of "The Batman"!
2022-04-201h 02
The James Bond ComplexEditing Bond with Simon Drake - Part 3: the 80sHello dear listeners,
For a series of episodes dedicated to editing, one would think that weâd have edited down this elongated conversation to size. Fun fact: we have, even at 5 parts.
This week Mathieu, Edgar, and friend of the show Simon Drake are back at the round table. In this latest instalment, the Bond films under analysis are from the nostalgia decade du jour: the 80s.
Much like with Parts 1 and 2, this time the films of John Glen prove fertile ground for all sorts of enlightened commentary: 2 for 1 shots, seeing shadows at ni...
2022-04-131h 10
The James Bond ComplexEditing Bond With Simon Drake - Part 2: the 70sHello dear listeners,
We hope you enjoy discussions about film editing. Like, really REALLY like discussions about film editing, because weâre back this week to analyze more Bond films with a finely toothed comb. Thatâs right, itâs time to look at how the films of the 70s were stitched together.
Rest assured, we do our best to be as entertaining as we are (mostly) informative. How can we not when good friend of the show Simon Drake is back to accompany us? Consider the impressive topics we touch upon: sausage factories, editing while...
2022-03-091h 08
The James Bond ComplexEditing Bond with Simon Drake - Part 1: The 60sHello, dear listeners!
It is often said in filmmaking that the edit, the cut, is a sacred thing. Well, it seems that we at The James Bond Complex believe very deeply in that philosophy because it inspired our longest conversation ever.
But we couldnât go through the entire series (yes, all 25 films) and dissect its editing on our own. We brought friend of the show and independent filmmaker Simon Drake to talk about the movie making process and how important editing is for all kinds of storytelling elements.
So here is Part 1 of...
2022-02-231h 28
The James Bond ComplexDirector Detour: Lee Tamahori's "The Edge" (1997)Hello dear listeners,
Sometimes as podcast producers risks must be taken. Risks can be fun and produce a much needed frisson.
So here goes nothing. Matt and Edgar, after several minutes of deliberation, are doing a Lee Tamahori Detour. Thatâs right listeners, this week the hosts tackle one of the directorâs forgotten pre-Die Another Day films, 1997âs The Edge.
Tamahari is understandably a controversial figure in Bond lore, but that doesnât mean that his other cinematic efforts lack quality. The Edge proves to be quite the jumping off pad for a plethora of topics, most notably: the inspirat...
2022-01-261h 30
The James Bond ComplexNo Time to Die with Friends: Part Two*This episode was recorded on November 7th, 2021.
Hello, dear listeners!
Happy New Year to you and your loved ones. But before looking ahead to 2022 and the highly anticipated 60thanniversary of our favourite film franchise, weâll spend just a couple more weeks looking back at the undisputed highlight of 2021, No Time to Die. Much like last week when Emery and Jason a delightful roundtable, Matt and Edgar do the same with a new trio of guests.
And what a band of Bond aficionados weâve offered the mics to. Mike Reyes of Cinema Blen...
2022-01-052h 11
The James Bond ComplexChristmas Special 2021: No Time to Die listener reviewsHello, ho ho ho, dear listeners!
2021 trickles towards the finish line and, for the first time in the podcastâs near 4-year existence, it was a year during which we witnessed a new Bond movie. It certainly felt great to get one. Regardless of the controversies surrounding âNo Time to Dieâ, from pre-production entanglements, the filmâs plot, to real worldwide shaping challenges, it feels safe to say that most fans are breathing a sigh of relief. We now officially have 25 Bond films to talk about.
Speaking of the fans, what better direction for the 2021 Christma...
2021-12-2242 min
The James Bond Complex"Bond Origin" Vol 1 graphic novelHello dear listeners,
Itâs been some time since our last graphic novel discussion. As such it felt right to dive once again into the world of comic Bond. So hereâs to one step forward, and several decades backwards.
Yes, thatâs right, itâs time to explore 007âs origin long before he ever held the famous code number. This week Matt and Edgar discover Dynamite Comicsâ âJames Bond Origin Vol 1â which comprises issues 1-6 as well as a special one-off that was published in a gentlemenâs magazine. The series is written by Jeff Parker with art by Bob Q and Roman St...
2021-12-151h 03
The James Bond ComplexScorpius By John GardnerA dead girl carrying a strange credit card and the phone number of James Bond, Secret agent 007 sends the world's most famous spy into a brand new continuation adventure curtesy of John Gardner. Edgar and Matt discuss the seventh adventure from Gardner. Is this new novel good, bad or something in between. Join us to find out.
2021-12-081h 22
The James Bond ComplexBrosnan Detour: "The Tailor of Panama" (2001)Hello dear listeners,
It comes as no surprise that we absolutely love Pierce Brosnan. A terrific actor and personality, weâre always game to discuss one of his films.
Naturally Matt and Edgar are tickled pink to turn on their mics and record an episode about a Brosnan spy film! Yes, thatâs right listeners, this week we analyze a spy caper starring Brosnan as an MI6 agent sent on a covert mission to foreign country! Intrigue, action, sex!
Pierce Brosnan stars as Andy Osnard in The Tailor of Panama.
Were you...
2021-11-241h 11
The James Bond Complex"For Your Eyes Only" starring Roger Moore - Part 2Hello dear listeners,
Weâre certain youâve all been waiting with bated breath for the epic conclusion of our For Your Eyes Only review. Matt, Jason, and Edgar and saved up all the best, brightest, and most insightful comments for last. After all, Part 2 represents the very last time we record an original review for a Roger Moore film.
Weâre extremely proud of this one. How could we not be when we cover such profound topics as: the only Bond woman to leave 007 flaccid, kids cursing out movies, FYEOâs influence on determining Olympic...
2021-11-101h 20
The James Bond Complex"For Your Eyes Only" starring Roger Moore - Part 1Hello dear listeners,
It seems only fitting that given Sir Roger Mooreâs impressively long tenure as James Bond 007, the podcast would take nearly 4 years to discuss every one of his efforts.
Thatâs right friends, the time has finally arrived to dissect Mooreâs 5th outing, 1981âs For Your Eyes Only, the only one of his Bond movies weâve never reviewed. There is an irony to the fact that FYEO waited last, considering that, by most standards, itâs not a Moore film fans bring up regularly. LALD, TSWLM and even AVTAK generally get mentione...
2021-11-031h 40
The James Bond ComplexHalloween Special 2021: Last Night in Soho (Edgar Wright)SPOILERS!
Hello dear listeners!
We're you AFRAID we had forgotten this year's Halloween Special?
Of course not. We wouldn't dare since we love a good SCARE!
A last minute and TERRIFYING addition to our ghoulish gallery of episodes: Edgar Wright's latest freakshow: Last Night in Soho.
Matt, Edgar, and Jason bravely discuss this MYSTERIOUS and NIGHTMARISH tale of MURDER and GHOSTS!
Enjoy...if you can stand it!
Mwhahahahahahahah!
COUGH COUGH COUGH...
2021-10-311h 03
The James Bond Complex"No Time to Die" Spoiler Review #2: Emery & MattWhat's this? More "No Time To Die" chit-chat?!? Yes of course! Come on, the world has waited 6 years for a new Bond Movie. We are going to talk about it more than once. This Week Matt is joined by the intrepid Emery Cormier @intrepid_007 on instagram for a detailed and spoilerific discussion of the 25th Bond film. So if you haven't had the opportunity to watch the film yet. DO NOT listen to this. But if you have. You are welcome to listen in and listen to us unpack the final Daniel Craig James Bond film!
2021-10-201h 44
The James Bond Complex"No Time to Die" Spoiler Review #1: Jason and EdgarHello dear listeners!
Suffice to say that the "NO TIME TO DIE" party is just getting started. After a non-spoiler review, it's time to get into the juicy details the film has to offer. From the action, the sets, the special effects, to the many controversial elements.Â
Scheduling conflicts among the hosts have led to a potentially interesting strategy with which all 4 can have their say. In this first spoiler filled discussion, Jason and Edgar cover hosting duties, whereas Matt and Emery will review NTTD with a finely toothed comb in the next episode.Â
What sort of delightful and delirious to...
2021-10-131h 40
The James Bond Complex"No Time To Die" Non-Spoiler review!Hello dear listeners,
The time has finally come. The very first episodes of the podcast were recorded in the autumn of 2017, before anyone had any clue what form "Bond 25" would take.
After rumours of Russian actor casting calls, Danny Boyle being hired, a change of directors due to creative differences, Daniel Craig puttering off to start another franchise (Knives Out) and, well, we don't need to talk about the OTHER reason we've had to wait to so long.
That's right, this week Matt and Edgar really, truly, actually sit down to discuss "No Time to Die." It feels a bit...
2021-10-111h 14
The James Bond ComplexReady to di.... wait, we've got No Time To Die!The finish line is in sight! This week marks the run up to the film premiere we've been waiting months (years even) for! Jason Kim, our man in the field saw the film just yesterday, but Matt, Edgar and Emery are still in their final sprint. Global James Bond day event taking place in Québec City, Jason's report from the red carpet, exclusive photos from London, all culminating with Operation Finish line. Stay tuned for all the action!
2021-09-2912 min
The James Bond ComplexBeing James Bond ReviewThe race for No Time To Die is in it's final lap with Operation Finish Line happening October 9th in Montreal. To get us in the mood, The James Bond Complex has arrived fashionably late to the Being James Bond Party with two reviews and a light roasting of the recently released Daniel Craig Documentary. Matt, Jason and Emery discuss the film, its accessibility and its perceived faults (from our resident pessimist, The Intrepid 007). Join us in the final leg of No Time To Die hype!
2021-09-2245 min
The James Bond ComplexFleming Second Edition: "From Russia with Love" with Melanie*First and foremost, we apologize for Edgar's audio. Although reasonable, it's a step down from usual. He's mic was not properly plugged in. He therefore spoke into his computer mic. Oops.
Hello dear listeners!
It's September and the kids and teenagers are back at school, hitting the books hard. It felt appropriate that the big kids do the same and continue the Fleming Second Edition series.
That's right, Matt and Edgar are back at it. This time it's Fleming's 5th novel, From Russia With Love. Our tradition of having guests on continues with friend of show Melanie, who operates online...
2021-09-151h 33
The James Bond ComplexBondplay with Eric MoranDo you smeeeelllllll what The Smoke is cooking? That's right, the one and only Eric "The Smoke" Moran joins Emery and Matt to talk about his career as a wrestler, actor, writer, producer and cosplayer. You'll recognize him as being the only person to manhandle David Zaritsky on camera, but he is much more than that. You may not think you can cosplay James Bond but we do it everyday! When we put ourselves in his clothes we become 007, and Eric takes it to the next level with his creativity and his talent. Puppet Rick even makes an apperance!
2021-09-0859 min
The James Bond ComplexThe 007 Store Shopping spree!!!!!Hello dear listeners,
After years of belittling, besmirching, and bemoaning the official 007 online store, Matt and Edgar have decided to play nice. Naturally it helps a great deal when the kind folks at EON provide each host with a $2,000.00 gift card.
Thatâs not actually true, but it would be fun.
This week on the show we take a closer look at the 007 online store and, equipped with (sigh) a fictious gift card, go on a SHHHHHOPING SPREEEEEEEE!!!!!!! In a little game of âspend all your moneyâ the boys explore each category and pick one of two items they would indeed...
2021-09-011h 46
The James Bond ComplexDirector Detour: Martin Campbell's "The Protégé" (2021)Hello dear listeners,
Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned, especially when you kill said woman's father figure. Martin Campbell understands the concept so well that he opted to make a movie about it.
That's right, this week Matt, Edgar, and the International Man of Mystery Jason Kim discuss the Bond alumni's latest effort, "The Protégé", playing in theatres at the time of this episode's release. It stars Maggie Q, Michael Keaton, and Samuel L. Jackson.
While no one will argue that Campbell's new picture breaks new ground, it proves to be more than enough to inspire such di...
2021-08-251h 16
The James Bond ComplexMy Ocotpus(sy) TeacherJoin Matt and Emery on an exciting underwater adventure! We review (sort of) the independent documentary film My Octopus Teacher (On Netflix!) and compare it to the eloquent words of Ian Fleming. How does the real thing compare to the description in the novels? How real is the short story Octopussy? Tune in to find out!
2021-08-0454 min
The James Bond ComplexLazenby Detour: Becoming Bond (2017)Hello dear listeners!
We have a confession to make. Back in 2017 when the opportunity came up to create a James Bond themed podcast our collective thought was: weâre not podcasters, but we want that job!
Ahem. Thatâs enough insider George Lazenby jokes for one week.
More seriously (but barely) it seems rather ludicrous that itâs only after 3 Âœ years of releasing episodes that Matt, Edgar, and Jason discuss the film about the very actor that brought them together in QuĂ©bec City back in September 2017. Yes, on this weekâs show they review the Lazenby documentary âBecoming Bond.â
Just as Josh G...
2021-07-2854 min
The James Bond ComplexBlack Widow (2021)...Olga Kurylenko Detour!ĐŃĐžĐČĐ”Ń!
It's no secret that we love our action-spy movies, in any and all shapes and forms. In a cinematic landscape filled with Jurassic Park, Star Wars, and humungous comic book movies, the spy film is akin to a breath of fresh air.
But what if the latest spy film IS a humungous comic book movie?!? Suspense!
That's right, this week Matt, Edgar, Jason and friend of the show Mike Reyes of Cinema Blend discuss the latest Marvel Cinematic Universe endeavour, "Black Widow", directed by Cate Shortland.Â
Natasha Romanoff is a character fans have long hoped would get her own film after s...
2021-07-141h 33
The James Bond ComplexBond Video GamesPut your tv to channel  3, dust off your cartridges and plug in your controllers and let's play some James Bond Video Games!
Last January Edgar spent an afternoon at Matt's place to try old Bond video games from the early 90's up to the most recent release.
Listen in to find out how much they enjoyed some of these classic (and not so classic video games!
2021-06-091h 16
The James Bond ComplexTailored for Ladies of the 60s - Part 1 (with Melanie and Jocelyn)Hello dear listeners!
Itâs often discussed how dapper James Bond himself looks. Heck, there are blogs, YouTube channels, books, and podcasts dedicated exclusively to that very subject. Our humble little show has even thrown its hat into the ring twice with the Tailored ForâŠseries.
This week however itâs time to discuss the costume designs of the fairer sex. Yes, for this 3rd entry in the Tailored For⊠series of episodes Matt and Edgar discuss the Ladies of the 60s.
Hold on now. Two blokes prattling on about womenâs clothing???
Not...
2021-05-121h 17
The James Bond ComplexDr. No ReloadedWelcome back to Crab Key!Â
Avoid the poisonous spiders, armed guards, mechanical dragon and radioactive waste!
In this episode we rediscover the very first James Bond adventure, recount some of our experience watching the film and the perspective of Matt's sister on Sean Connery's original cinematic outing as 007. Â
Is the film still a classic ? Could Cary Grant have been a great Bond? Listen to our show to find out!
2021-05-051h 26
The James Bond ComplexIntrepid Throwback - The Camp-X BriefingBack in the summer of 2019, before my face to face meeting with Matt and Edgar at Bar George in downtown Montreal, I had just completed a very personal mission; visiting Camp-X. But before we talk about the site, we have to talk about the history. Here is a brief story of Camp-X.
2021-04-3021 min
The James Bond ComplexKingsman: The Secret Service**important disclaimer: this weekâs episode features significant blue language. Listener discretion is advised. Please tuck the little ones away just this week.
Hello dear listeners!
As a great genius once said, podcast boredom is the virus and The James Bond Complex is the cure.
Thatâs how the saying goes, isnât it?
Perhaps not, but weâre sure that our latest episode will keep your tips up, be they poison shoe tips orâŠany others you can think of.
Matt and Edgar are back with a Detour of a different sort. Itâs not that they wonât be talking abo...
2021-04-211h 58
The James Bond ComplexIan Fleming's ''Thrilling Cities''Hello dear listeners!
The wait is finally over. Ian Fleming returns to the podcast!
Yes, we ask you the listeners to take a round world trip with us this week, from Hong Kong to Honolulu to Berlin. Fleming was a man of the world, and Matt and Edgar would like to think of themselves as such too. However, given the unfortunate situation with theâŠââyou know whatââ afflicting the world currently, the next best option is to read and discuss Thrilling Cities, a collection of essays written by Fleming himself in 1959 and 1960 for the Sunday Times....
2021-04-071h 01
The James Bond ComplexThe Lost Adventures of James Bond - a chat with Mark EdlitzHello dear listeners!
James Bond lore is replete with missed opportunities, "what ifs", and close calls. If only someone had the wherewithal to research, investigate, and collect all of those glorious potential stories into a single compendium.Â
There is such a person in fact! This week on the show we welcome filmmaker, documentarian, writer Mark Edlitz, who in late 2020 published "The Lost Adventures of James Bond: Timothy Dalton's Third and Fourth Bond Films, James Bond Jr...& Other Unmade or Forgotten 007 Projects."
Whoah, that title is bit of a mouthful but that's only because there is a goldmine of brilliant content f...
2021-03-241h 24
The James Bond ComplexMarketing the Bond Brand with David Zaritsky - Part 2Hello dear listeners,
We got our mind on our money and our money and our mind. It's all about that marketing money, baby!
We're back this week with the conclusion to our conversation with David Zaritsky from The Bond Experience about how the 007 brand has been sold to fans and casuals alike over the decades. In Part 2 we cover AVTAK, GE, DAD, SF and NTTD.
Frankly, Matt and Edgar are but pupils when it comes to such a domain, so we suggest that you mostly pay attention to David's keen insights but stay...
2021-03-101h 38
The James Bond ComplexMarketing the Bond Brand with David Zaritsky - Part 1Hello dear listeners,
It feels like it's been ages since we've discussed any products on the 007 store, or a new poster or trailer in a Debriefing episode. Those were the days, weren't they? Days when we basked in the glory or saw our tails sag in shame at how the Bond brand was being marketed.Â
Well those days are back...at least for two weeks. Matt and Edgar are joined by the number one person in the Bond fan community to talk about, among many other things, marketing James Bond. Yes, David Zaritsky from The B...
2021-03-031h 10
The James Bond ComplexJames Bond and Moonraker - Christopher Wood's novelizationHello dear listeners!
What value do novelizations have? How good can they be given that they are, after all, but the book equivalent of their filmic counterpart? Oh, heady stuff on this weekâs episode of the show, as Matt and Edgar are back with a return to the world of Christopher Woodâs James Bond.
As some listeners may recall last summer we sat down to read and discuss Woodâs Spy Who Loved Me novelization and it generated some rather interesting remarks and commentary. Well, Wood wasnât done with the universe of Bond just yet, as he was brou...
2021-02-2452 min
The James Bond ComplexThe Mutant Detour: X2: X-Men United (2003)Hello dear listeners!
We fear that the battle for mutant and humankind is far from over. While last weekâs discussion of 2000âs X-Men film had Matt, Edgar, and the listeners enter the Xhilirating, Xciting and Xtraordinary world of mutants, it only laid the groundwork for more to come.
Yes, weâre back this week with more mutant madness, this time discussing the immediate sequel, X2: X-Men United from 2003, also directed by Bryan Singer. No controversy there! While last week wet our appetite with a buffet of talking points, X2 proves just as efficient at sparking conversations.
Among the legion of phi...
2021-02-171h 44
The James Bond Complex"Mission: Impossible" Detour - The 60s TV show with guest Bill Koenig Part 1Hello dear listeners,
When we prepare our content, we like to think that our listeners should expect the unexpected. To expectâŠthe impossible!
The debate, perhaps annoyingly so, that has been raging in recent years is which film franchise is serving the masses better: James Bond or Mission: Impossible? The podcast answers: why canât we love both?
While Matt and Edgar will inevitably go through the adventures of Ethan Hunt soon enough, they figured to go back and start with the franchiseâs original incarnation, the 1960s television show. Of course, if theyâr...
2021-01-201h 04
The James Bond ComplexChristmas Special 2020 Part 1: Bond Expansion Vol 3!Hello ho ho ho dear listeners!
Itâs that time of year again. Just as in 2018 and 2019, the boys from The James Bond Complex have decided to hand over the mics to their friends and listeners for another Christmas Special. After all, they have people everywhere so participants werenât hard to find.
As for the topic, Matt and Edgar were tickled pink with the success of the first two Bond Expansion episodes that it occurred to them to let everybody else take a shot at the game. The set up:
You wake up early on Christmas morning and tip toe...
2020-12-161h 49
The James Bond ComplexBond Beats Vol 3: the 80sHello dear listeners!
Like so many people at this time of year, Matt and Edgar get together to compile a ââbest offââ list.
But with a twist.
Itâs time to go back to the 80s! Thatâs right, Matt and Edgar deliver another golden record hit of Bond Beats. This 3rdvolume goes through the entirety of the 1980s, from Bill Contiâs FYEO score, right up to and including Michael Kamenâs work on LTK. As with Volumes 1 and 2, the boys regale listeners not only with snippets of their top 3 favourite tracks from each score, but share the innermost thoughts and fee...
2020-12-021h 51
The James Bond ComplexFriday The 13th (Halloween 2020 special)Dear listeners... do you enjoy 80's r-rated horror movies ? Hopefully you do as this week we take you on another detour...
Welcome To Crystal Lake!
Yes this year we are taking on another Iconic horror franchise. Last year we took on the Halloween Franchise because of it's connection to the Bond franchise through Donald Pleasance.Â
For Jason Voorhees and James Bond, well it's a little different...
In this episode you'll discover Matt's love for trashy (or is just trash) 80's movie soundtrack. You'll also dicover his appreciation ofevery film in the s...
2020-10-281h 59
The James Bond Complex"Live & Let Die" ReloadedHello dear listeners!
Just in time for Halloween (there is an actual Halloween special coming too!) Matt and Edgar are visiting the island of San Monique to dance with the man who cannot die, the spirit from another world, Baron Samedi himself! Yes friends itâs time for Live and Let Die Reloaded. The boys visited a Taro card reader and the voodoo gods themselves ordained it, and who can argue with them?
Itâs certainly not because this is the second time the lads discuss Roger Mooreâs first outing as Bond that they have n...
2020-10-211h 33
The James Bond Complex3 Days Of The Condor Starring Robert RedfordHello dear listeners,
This week we have a new protagonist; Joe Turner. He's not a field agent. He works as a reader for "American Literary Historical Society", a clandestine CIA op. On his way back to his office Joe discovers all of his co-workers have been executed. Turner, under the code-name Condor must now avoid hitman on is trail and discover the secret behind the death of his fellow readers.
To discuss this 1975 film directed by Sydney Pollack. Matt (with two Tees) & Edgar have brought back our "Third man"; Jason Kim in order to discuss this tale of suspense and...
2020-09-231h 12
The James Bond ComplexDonald E. Westlake's "Forever and a Death" with Phil Poggiali*Full disclosure, this episode was recorded in early July 2020 at a time when no one knew what was to become of "No Time to Die" November release. Much of the early portion of the conversation was edited for brevity's sake, to say nothing that much of what was speculated on became obsolete n September 1st.
Hello dear listeners!
By now you know friend of the show Phi Poggiali rather well. He ragaled us in the fall of 2018 about what could have been Timothy Dalton's 4TH Bond film. He returned in January of this year to guide us through the Find...
2020-09-161h 18
The James Bond ComplexUnivex Intrepid/Complex September 2020 Part oneSo much has happened in the last few weeks for the Bond Community.... The loss of Diana Rigg. The release of a new trailer.
It became evident that to cover these events we needed help, we needed to bring in more operatives.Â
Enter: Emery Cormier of "The Intrepid 007 Podcast" & "International Man Of Mystery" Jason Kim.
2020-09-1447 min
The James Bond ComplexIan Fleming's Casino Royale Graphic Novel Adaptation by Van Jensen & Dennis CaleroHello dear listeners!
This week Edgar & Matt are going back to Fleming! We are covering Casino Royale (again) ! The book has been adapted as a film, a radio play and even a Tv show. But it had never been adapted as a graphic novel until 2017 when
Dynamite Entertainment published a Graphic Novel Adaptation by Van Jensen & Dennis Calero. Join us as we discuss this fascinating look at Ian Fleming's first James Bond story!
2020-09-0944 min
The James Bond ComplexDirector Detour: Martin Campbell's "The Mask of Zorro"Hello dear listeners!
If one thing is sure, we at the James Bond Complex love our singular heroes, especially when directed by Martin Campbell, who presents them so well. Tall, handsome, dashing, well dressed, adept at spycraft, handy with the women, wielding rapiers and engaging in terrific sword fights.
Oh, pardon us. Did you forget that Martin Campbell director another iconic adventure hero from Western culture apart from James Bond? That rightâs, the man who introduced 2 Bonds to the world also helped reintroduce the legendary Zorro in his 1998 swashbuckler The Mask of Zorro. In fact, the character was so ni...
2020-09-021h 39
The James Bond ComplexAugust 2020 DebriefingHello dear listeners!
This debriefing is special! How special? Very special. This was the first time since February that We (Matt & Edgar) Reunited at the studio for an in person discussion. Our enthusiasm (and a drought of 007/ No Time To Die news) generated a very lively, but quite chaotic discussion. We cover  everything from  Vin Diesel's xXx movies, Matt's Transformers and Batman collection. The 007 Funko Pops. The entertainment weekly guide and much more!
2020-08-2647 min
The James Bond ComplexThe Man With The Golden Gun Starring Toby StephensHello dear Listeners!
For a change of pace we bring you a short discussion about the most recent BBC radio adaptation of Ian Fleming's original work. The final Fleming Novel " The Man With The Golden Gun". Is this new version of the novel something to seek out or is it something to forget? Is Toby Stephens better as Bond than as Gustav Graves? Listen to the show to find out!
2020-08-1946 min
The James Bond ComplexDalton Detour: The Rocketeer (1991)Hello dear listeners!
An actor we havenât talked about very much on the show is Timothy Dalton. Believe us, it isnât because we donât like him, but he only did 2 Bond films. Whatâs more, we really want to savour Licence to Kill as much as possible (weâve done TLD) so what could we do instead?...
Oh look! itâs a Dalton Detour!
I mean, oh look! Itâs the Rocketeer!
Yes thatâs right, this week the boys bring you the very first Dalton Detour with a look at the 1991 Joe Johnston directed action-adventure film, The Rocketeer. L...
2020-08-121h 24
The James Bond ComplexThe Spy Who Loved Me - by Christopher WoodHello dear listeners!
We at the James Bond Complex love movies. We also love books. Several movies and franchises have books about them, such as behind the scenes encapsulations of a film's production or theoretical books that explore a movie's thematic texture. That said, one of the oft overlooked marriages between movies and books is the novelization. At one time an extremely popular tie-in marketing strategy, the novelization has mostly gone the way of the dodo, notwithstanding a few exceptions here and there.Â
This week on the show, Matt and Edgar dive into what is surely one of the great c...
2020-08-051h 01
The James Bond ComplexJuly 2020 DebriefingHello dear listeners!
It's the end of July!!!
Did you watch Operation Freefall? Or Retroblasting's livestream? Did you purchase an Octopussy bathrobe? What about No Time To Die, willever come out?!?
Listen to this episode. We may not have all the answers. But one thing we do have is International man of mystery Jason Kim!!!
Operation: FREEFALL | A Live Bond Celebration | The Director's Cut: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aaxG40mF1Wo
RetroBlasting Livestream XLIII: Bond... James Bond (July 25, 2020): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-94zqEluNk&list=PLZIxaT6XsvKq29W_irSIzifb3BO-QqtyX&index=45
Octopussy Silk Robe - Numbered...
2020-07-2935 min
The James Bond ComplexThe Archer DetourSterling Malory Archer, International Secret Intelligence Service (ISIS) code-named Duchess. The world's greatest secret agent. Or so he thinks. The star of the Animated FX Tv series "Archer". Yes gentlemen we are finally doing a detour with the crew of Isis!
2020-07-221h 01
The James Bond ComplexTailored for Casual Bond of the 60'sHello dear listeners. This is it, the James Bond Complex takes on the very popular subject of clothing inspired by 007. Edgar & Matt discuss their favorite casual outfits from the 1960's.
2020-07-1552 min
The James Bond ComplexJune 2020 DebriefingSummer is here! Edgar & Matt  discuss  the Orlear Brown section of the Ogilvy store in downtown Montreal and Matt discuss a new theory about the 19th James Bond film; The World Is Not Enough. Tin foil hat NOT required!
2020-07-0148 min
The James Bond ComplexMay 2020 DebriefingIt's a slow news month. But IGN's timeline theory video as well as the James Bond community's  Calvin Dyson inspired Matt to dig into his archive and present a new way of watching the Bond series.  It doesn't involve code name theory or a mixed-up timeline.  It takes alot of careful analysis of the films, some speculation and a bit of fun. The year of Bond watching order. what is it? How does it work?Â
Listen to find out!
2020-06-0350 min
The James Bond ComplexBond On Bond With Roger Moore (2012)Hello dear listeners!
We may have lost Sir Roger Moore in 2017, but his words and legendary wit still live. In 2012 the third man to play James Bond sat down and wrote a book about his experience with the world of 007 from its inception to his part in it and even after leaving the role. Edgar and Matt share their  experience of savouring in the late actor's words in print and audio form.
2020-04-1549 min
The James Bond ComplexEXCLUSIVE FILM REVIEW!!!: No Time to DieSPOILER WARNING!!! This week the hosts delve deeply into No Time to Die plot details.
Hello dear listeners!
Itâs now April 2020. In what must be one of the podcastâs most highly anticipated episodes since the showâs launch, the hosts offer you an incredible exclusive. No other 007 themed podcasts were given the glorious privilege that we were.
Finally here is The James Bond Complexâs review of No Time to Die!
And suffice to say that it left the hosts quite surprised from start to finish, including about the general...
2020-04-0149 min
The James Bond ComplexThe Bourne Detour - The Bourne Identity (2002)Hello dear listeners!
Weâre having a bit of an identity crisis. We know how to set up our recording studio, plug in the Tascam recording, toggle the volume adjustments on the mixer, and connect a smart phone so that a third individual and Skype into our podcast conversation. Â Now why would we know how to do all that and not know who we are?...
Psyche!
Fear not listeners, we know exactly who we are and there is no identity crisis around theses parts, save perhaps for the subject of this weekâs episode. Weâve done Bond actor detours and eve...
2020-03-181h 07
The James Bond ComplexThe Man From U.N.C.L.E. (2015) - With Bill KoenigHello dear listeners!
This is a critical moment for the entire James Bond fan community. As you download this episode on Wednesday March 11th we are exactly 1 week removed fromâŠyou know what. Just as we were all so terribly excited about No Time to Die, circumstances beyond almost anybodyâs control had the film temporarily pulled away from under our feet, at least until November. Suddenly, Bond is nowhere to be found on the April cinema calendar.
Fitting, therefore, that Bond is nowhere to be found this week on the show either, although his spir...
2020-03-111h 25
The James Bond ComplexFebruary 2020 DebriefingWARNING: This episode contains audio material that could cause emotional distress, permanent brain damage and high levels of anxiety.
Yes. Matt "Sings".
We talk about Operation Snowfall, The Title song and other bits of info as "No Time To Die" is almost upon us!
2020-03-041h 02
The James Bond Complex"Operation: Snowfall" Debriefing (Skyfall in Concert)Hello dear listeners!
Where you go we go. What you see we see. We know we'd never be us without the security of your lovin-
Ahem
*clears throat*
Yes, well, we got a little carried away there for a moment, but how could we not?!? Hosts Mathieu and Edgar have returned from a weekend in Station T (Toronto, Ontario) for what will surely go down as one of the highlights of 2020, at least as far as the North American fleet of the James Bond fan community is concerned. The weekend of Feb 21st-23rd was the much hyped "Operation: Snowfall"...
2020-02-2653 min
The James Bond ComplexIcebreaker By John GardnerHello dear listeners!
What do the best spy stories involve? Intrigue, of course. A decent plot as well, that goes without saying. Engaging characters certainly, what would a spy story be without that? Surprising twists and turns seem reasonable to expect as well. After all, spies are often engaged in mysterious missions from which the outcome can unravel in unexpected ways. Now imagine all of these elements coming together in a John Gardner Bond novel.
ââRidiculous!ââ we hear you say. ââPreposterous!ââ you shout. ââUnbelievable!ââ thunders from your mouths.
And yet itâs true.
Co-hosts Mathieu and...
2020-01-221h 11
The James Bond ComplexOctopussy starring Roger Moore - Part 2Hello, dear listeners!
Happy New Year!
We thank you very much for your patience while waiting for the concluding chapter in our OP film review. After some NTTD trailer chatter and a special Christmas bonanza episode, itâs time to get down to business again. Letâs get cracking! Did you think the egg jokes would be limited to the movieâs plot synopsis from Part 1? Ha! Well, look at you now with egg on your face.
We last left Bond at the backgammon table with Kamal Kahn, the latter whom warned 007 to spend...
2020-01-011h 30
The James Bond Complex2019 Christmas Special: The Gift of Bond 26Hello, dear listeners!
Tis the season! Seasons greetings from Matt and Edgar to all of you! Oh, but the hosts have much more to offer their listeners and friends than seasons greetings, even though those are very swell. Nay, they are offering their mics to the community on this very special episode of The James Bond Complex.
Some of you may remember a few months ago when Matt and Edgar unabashedly basked in the glory of their own fantasy Bond 26s, My Enemyâs Enemy and A Picture Worth a Thousand Deaths. Now, in the sp...
2019-12-211h 41
The James Bond ComplexOctopussy starring Roger Moore - Part 1Hello dear listeners!
Are you sometimes convinced that Sir Rogerâs James Bond and Mr. White from CR, QOS, and SP are the hosts of the James Bond Complex? The familiar, nefarious tone when they proclaim that they have people everywhere. The amusing double-entendres and soothing voices to keep the proceedings light and engaging. The unquestionable professionalism with which they go about the analysis of the Fleming novels, the films, and everything in between. Youâd earn top marks, dear listeners.
Except theyâre fake.
No, itâs just Mathieu and Edgar entering the reco...
2019-12-111h 17
The James Bond ComplexDie Another Day starring Pierce Brosnan - Part 2Hello dear listeners!
Do you wanna get bugnuts?!? Letâs get bugnuts!!!! Oh, itâs on now. We return to 2002âs Die Another Day for the second and concluding part of the film review. As listeners may recall, co-hosts Mathieu and Edgar were, how shall we put it, uncharacteristically kind towards the picture, at least as far as the general consensus surrounding the film goes (read: itâs the absolute worst Bond film). But then again, as Matt so astutely put it, the film is divided into two parts, the first being a (somewhat) gritty thriller about a spy le...
2019-11-201h 00
The James Bond ComplexHalloween Special 2019: The Haddonfield DetourHello, dear listeners!
October 31st looms, and with it a chill fills in the air and brushes up your spine that can only mean one thing: the horrors of Halloween! Evil takes many shapes, from witches, to goblins, vampires, werewolves and more. But throughout pop culture history, few characters have represented evil asâŠpurely and simply as the terrifying Shape, the masked killer Michael Myers himself.
The Halloween series a favourite for one of the showâs hosts, and since itâs October, Mathieu and Edgar decided to record another Halloween special, much like they did la...
2019-10-281h 25
The James Bond ComplexCasino Royale "Reloaded"Hello, dear listeners!
Friends, itâs all about branding and marketability. As avid fans of James Bond and Ian Fleming, you are all undoubtedly aware of how publishing houses and the film studios keep pumping out re-issues of the films or the original Fleming novels. A sexy new cover! A new forward from a celebrated author! A new featurette on the blu-ray disc! This new âdefinitiveâ edition comes with a digital copy of the film that you may redeem on the streaming library of your choice (pending deals studios have previously set up with given streaming service platfo...
2019-10-161h 48
The James Bond ComplexThe James Bond Complex Presents: Our Bond 26 ideas Part 2!Hello dear listeners!
Phew! That was exciting, wasnât it? Last weekâs episode saw Mathieu and Edgar reveal several details about their super secret Bond 26 plans, following meetings with their friends at EON*. Pre-title sequence action stunts, the cast for the MI6 team, title song artist, general plot outlines, and of course the titles: A Picture Worth a Thousand Deaths and My Enemyâs Enemy. We certainly hope it was enough for the listeners to get a glimpse into the worlds Matt and Edgar dream about.
But as we know, the world is not enough...
2019-09-181h 16
The James Bond ComplexJames Bond Complex Presents: Our Bond 26 ideas Part 1!Hello dear listeners!
Production on No Time to Die has been in full swing for a few months already and fans all over the world anticipate that the film's marketing campaign will rev up in a matter of weeks. Yes, a new James Bond movie looms on the beautiful horizon.
That's all fine and dandy, but in order to keep this multi-billion dollar franchise alive, you gotta think long term. Be two steps ahead of the competition. Keep them thinking you're concentrating on one thing when you're actually multitasking, planning what comes after. That's precisely...
2019-09-111h 16
The James Bond ComplexInterview With "Permission To Die" writer/illustrator Mike GrellHello dear listeners!
A few weeks ago you listened to Mathieu and Edgar wax  about the long forgotten comic book story "Permission to Die" from writer-artist Mike Grell. What you may not have known is that the podcast was able to meet up with the man himself in early July during the Montreal Comic-Con. Grell was offering autographs and original art pieces to fans, and when we found out about his presence at the convention, it was clearly an opportunity not to be missed.Â
Although Mike Grell was a super swell guy, Edgar was distracted by...
2019-09-0419 min
The James Bond ComplexPermission To Die - By Mike GrellHello dear listeners!
Since the fall of 2015, 007 has been back in comic book and graphic novel form thanks to the talented people at Dynamite Entertainment. Just being able to ingest little nuggets of Bond goodness on a monthly basis has been heavenly, so much so that hosts Mathieu and Edgar have more than once spent time on the show reviewing some of the already fully published story arcs. Perhaps because Bond and comics donât naturally go hand in hand, perhaps because of its dubious history, but it seems that to this day many Bond fans arenât aw...
2019-08-2140 min
The James Bond ComplexJohn Gardner's "Licence Renewed"Hello, dear listeners!
Ah, the 1980s. What a decade! The music, the clothing styles, the cumbersome technology that we all thought was so cool at the timeâŠOh, speaking of glorious 80s technology, hosts Mathieu and Edgar take the first of many, many steps into the world of John Gardnerâs literary 007. Yes friends, the hosts are in it to win it with Mr. Gardner, although they donât really have choice since he wrote a billion novels and they have self-acquitted themselves with the goal of discussing Fleming, the films, and everything in between. The first book i...
2019-07-241h 49
The James Bond ComplexThe Fists of Bond Round 1 : A Punchy introductionHello, dear listeners!
Weâve all watched action movies featuring characters that get involved in some amazing fisticuffs, displaying high-octane combat moves that have us on the edge of our seats, even taking our collective breath away. Who hasnât walked away from such movies thinking âWouldnât it be cool to be as well trained as that hero and kick butt as fantastically as they did in the movie?â We all want to be like Daniel Craig in the SPECTRE train fight scene.Â
Mathieu and Edgar have certainly fantasized about being the heroes of such advent...
2019-06-2650 min
The James Bond ComplexThe James Bond Complex presents Bond Beats - Part 1: the 60s.Hello dear listeners!
What do you hear when playing the various cues of the James Bond film scores? More importantly, what do you feel? Are you transported back to the movies and the very scenes those cues evoke, or do the magical musical notes take you elsewhere in your imagination and have your heart rattle to a different beat?Â
Yes, fresh off of their Masters degrees in musicology from the John Barry School of Wa-Wa (a name change to the once Monty Norman Academy of Calypso), Mathieu and Edgar bask in the glory of the 007 m...
2019-06-191h 30
The James Bond ComplexJune 2019 Debriefing: Live And Eat Apple PieNews from the Bond 25 front : broken ankles and explosive mishaps.Â
But we also discuss our recent trip to New York aka "Live And Eat Apple Pie":
Bond Film location hunt
Our Spyscape / Driven by 007 experience
Fleming's Bond location
Some of Fleming's hauntsÂ
Meet-ups with fellow Bond community members Joe Darlington of Being James Bond & Matt Spaiser of The Suits of James Bond.
And Ghostbusters locations
2019-06-121h 38
The James Bond ComplexWe Need to Talk About BlofeldErsnt Stavro Blofeld, 007's arch-nemesis. the Joker to James Bond's Batman. Is this villain that memorable ? Edgar & Matt discuss the man who has been a thorn in Bond's life for decades.
2019-05-221h 07
The James Bond ComplexCasino Royale '67: Best or Bestest? Those are the only choices.This is a transmission from SMERSH. Results of Operation "New Dawn."
After months of trial and error, we have finally captured the enemy two agents, Mathieu Auclair and Edgar Chaput. While they proved nimble and slippery for a while eventually our efforts bore fruit.Â
Their propaganda for James Bond 007 had gone on long enough. In this day and age, with social media platforms and the democratization of platforms to voice opinions, their nefarious efforts to laud the most vile and sickening of our enemies, James Bond, had to come to an immediate halt. In order to sway public opinion away f...
2019-04-0117 min
The James Bond ComplexThe Ian Fleming Debriefing - Part 2Hello, dear listeners!
Oh, the suspense is killing us!!!
What is Mattâs number 1 literary Bond Girl?!? Youâve had a week to figure it out. How many of you believe to have the right answer?
Well, for that and so much more youâll just have to download and listen to this weekâs episode as Mathieu and Edgar conclude, like for real this time, their discussion about Ian Flemingâs James Bond. Â More categories, more unique answers, more twists and turns, more suspense, always more. When it com...
2019-03-131h 18
The James Bond ComplexBond debriefing 005Some talks about Bond 25, Stuff Matt bought recently and a few little announcements!
2018-11-2132 min
The James Bond ComplexOn Her Majesty's Secret Service, starring George Lazenby (part 1)Hello, listeners!
It's getting cold here in Montreal, and Mathieu and Edgar have just returned from a specialized allergy clinic the Swiss Alps where they hoped the Count de Bleauchamp would cure them of their aversion to winter. Alas, it was not meant to be...That's right, it's back to the silver screen this week with a discussion of On Her Majesty's Secret Service, Part 1 that is!
The movie is so big and holds such an important place in the franchise's lore that the two hosts just couldn't stop talking about it. Controversy abounds when it comes to this film...
2018-11-071h 06
The James Bond ComplexA Brief Bond 25 TalkBond 25 hasn't been cast. It seems a script hasn't even been completed. All we know for certain is that James Bond will return on November 8, 2019. This didn't stop Edgar & Matt from discussing the next mission for 007!
2018-04-2928 min
The James Bond ComplexCasino Royale by Ian FlemingIn February 1952, to distract himself from his forthcoming wedding, Ian Fleming began writing Casino Royale. Edgar & Matt discuss the initial James Bond book.
2018-02-2845 min
The James Bond ComplexThe Mission BeginsEdgar & Matt introduce The James Bond Complex, preview the elements of the 007 they will tackle in each episode, and reveal how they discovered the world's greatest secret agent!
2018-02-0723 min