Podcasts by Eggs and Espionage: The Origins of James Bond

Moonraker Movie Review - BONUS!! from 2022-03-05T17:00

Ian and Chris take a little (too much) time to reflect on the 1978 film and Roger Moore's portrayal of Bond. Once again the movie steers well clear of any plot relating to the book, but maybe fo...

S3E11: Moonraker (Chp 23-25) - "Both business ends" from 2022-01-02T18:00

The crowd gathers and Drax presents his gift to Great Britain. As the countdown begins, Bond makes great haste to save London (but mainly himself). The aftermath will be a giant cover up but Bon...

S3E10: Moonraker (Chp 21-22) - "Another tangible victory" from 2021-12-26T18:00

Bond and Gala, hopelessly tied up, endure one of the longest monologues that take them through Drax’s English childhood, WWII antics, and adolescent need for attention.

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S3E9: Moonraker (Chp 19-20) - "Soft crawling fingers" from 2021-12-18T18:00

No one knows where Gala is. She didn’t report to headquarters and, worse yet, is absent from a dinner with Bond. Everyone agrees, Bond is their only hope and he sets off pursuing Drax with every...

S3E8: Moonraker (Chp 17-18) - "A soft, distinct 'plep'" from 2021-12-11T18:00

Gala and Bond wipe off the dust and recover in a nearby town. They return to find only 3 places set for dinner. The next day, on a drive to London, Gala makes a bold attempt to find out what’s i...

S3E7: Moonraker (Chp 15-16) - "Humdrum of a slow afternoon" from 2021-12-04T19:00

Krebs is caught snooping in Bond’s room. Gala and Bond spend an elegant afternoon along the white Cliffs of Dover but their time is cut short by an unexpected explosion.

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S3E6: Moonraker (Chp 13-14) - "Don’t be a goose" from 2021-11-27T22:00

Bond digs through the remains of the dead officer’s room, he and Gala size each other up, and they all discuss Krebs and his creepy inclination for snooping.

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S3E5: Moonraker (Chp 11-12) - "50ft of polished chrome" from 2021-11-20T18:00

Bond arrives at Drax’s compound and meets his Ms. Gala Brand, a bright and professional policewoman he’ll need to befriend quickly, and a staggering, chrome covered, shimmering projectile that w...

S3E4: Moonraker (Chp 8-10) - "Pack of cards and a joker" from 2021-11-13T18:00

Bond ruminates on how to spend a small won fortune, decides Drax is crazy, nearly misses lunch, and spends his afternoon at police headquarters learning about his new mission - a real one this t...

S3E3: Moonraker (Chp 5-7) - "A combination of remarkable circumstances" from 2021-11-06T17:00

A smokey, expensive gambling den and private club for gentlemen brings Bond to his happy place where, after a meal of course, he sets his sights on winning big against the nation's most prized c...

S3E2: Moonraker (Chp 3-4) - "Men in smoky rooms playing cards" from 2021-10-30T17:00

Bond is invited to play Bridge in one of London’s finest card den for Gentlemen. Excited to be out of the office, enjoy a fine meal, and figure out why a millionaire cheats at cards. Buy Moonraker ...

S3E1: Moonraker (Chp 1-2) - "It was easier for the men" from 2021-10-23T20:28:25

Back from the Caribbean, Bond dives deep into his weekly office routines and mastering his inbox and outbox. We also learn about a self-made millionaire, Sir Hugo Drax and his plans to end the c...

S1E1: Casino Royale (Chp1-3) - “A lot of trouble over details” from 2021-09-24T15:55:15

Many of the well known Bond characters are introduced here for the first time in these 3 chapters. We set the scene for Bond’s love of gambling, learn about Bond’s target, and under...

From a View to a Kill - BONUS Episode! from 2021-05-21T15:00

An odd but deftly executed motorcycle murder captures some important dispatch information.  It just so happens that Bond, James Bond, is in Paris licking his wounds and dreading his return to Engla...

From a View to a Kill - SS1 - BONUS! from 2021-05-21T15:00

An odd but deftly executed motorcycle murder captures some important dispatch information.  It just so happens that Bond, James Bond, is in Paris licking his wounds and dreading his return to Engla...

From a View to a Kill - BONUS! - Short Story E1 from 2021-05-21T15:00

An odd but deftly executed motorcycle murder captures some important dispatch information.  It just so happens that Bond, James Bond, is in Paris licking his wounds and dreading his return ...

Short Story E1: From a View to a Kill - BONUS! from 2021-05-21T15:00

An odd but deftly executed motorcycle murder captures some important dispatch information.  It just so happens that Bond, James Bond, is in Paris licking his wounds and dreading his return ...

Live and Let Die - Movie Review BONUS! from 2020-12-28T17:00

Ian and Chris take a little time to reflect on the 1973 film, Roger Moore's first time portraying Bond. With it's stark (very stark) differences form the novel they mostly wonder, "why?" For tho...

S2E11: Live and Let Die (Chp 21-23) - "Sexy man-servant" from 2020-12-16T17:00

Bond and Solitaire are lectured by Mr Big on how they will both die, you know, for the purposes of science. Unbeknownst to Mr Big however, a limpet mine on the Secatur slowly fuses away. Bond co...

S2E10: Live and Let Die (Chp 18-20) - “Whiskey and Benzedrine” from 2020-12-13T17:00

In a montage-like flurry, Bond trains his body and mind before diving into the dark waters with nothing but his witts, stimulants, and oodles of spy gadgets.

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S2E9: Live and Let Die (Chp 16-17) - “A little monologue about life and death” from 2020-12-09T17:00

After a jaunty and distressing plane ride to Jamaica, Bond has a new lease on life. He meets with Quarrel, a skilled islander and amateur biologist who just may be the man Bond needs to survive ...

S2E8: Live and Let Die (Chp 14-15) - “72 oz of American Beef" from 2020-12-06T19:43:21

Both Bond and Leiter make solo attempts to approach “The Robber”. Only one gets out with all his limbs intact.

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A Small Tribute to Sean Connery from 2020-11-05T05:37:47

Unscripted, unedited, and potentially unnecessary, Ian and Chris provide some meandering thoughts in reverence of the late Sean Connery. His gift as an actor and most importantly, for this podca...

S2E7: Live and Let Die (Chp 12-13) - “Soft spot for Pelicans” from 2020-10-25T22:56:19

Bond and Solitaire decide last minute to switch trains, discuss their dislike of the elderly, and reunite with Leiter. The two boys get right to work but end up with little more than a joy ride....

S2E6: Live and Let Die (Chp 10-11) - "Train porn" from 2020-10-25T22:52

Bond boards a train to Florida with a cliche disguise, alias, and his enemy’s slave girlfriend, revels in the romance of the American railway, and curses his broken finger.

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S2E5: Live and Let Die (Chp 8-9) - “A cure for a broken finger” from 2020-10-25T22:47

Separated, Leiter is too hip to be hurt, Bond endures a world class monologue, they make plans to get out of NYC, but Bond makes an "unpardonable gamble.”

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S2E4: Live and Let Die (Chp 6-7) - “A great characteristic in a super-villain” from 2020-10-25T22:42:37

Bond and Leiter take in a Harlem striptease. Captured, Bond finds himself eye to eye with the Voodoo Baron of Death but is spared by an unexpected and beautiful surprise.

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S2E3: Live and Let Die (Chp 4-5) - “Rampant Abuse of Power” from 2020-10-25T22:37:47

Leiter lectures Bond on the African-American community, before exploring Harlem late into the evening with all their judgements and prejudice on hand.

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S2E2: Live and Let Die (Chp 3) - “A certain degree of Americanization” from 2020-10-25T22:33:34

Bond and Leiter discuss their target with the FBI, Bond educates himself on voodoo rituals and practices, and receives an ominous message about the beatings of his heart.

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S2E1: Live and Let Die (Chp 1-2) - "A dark and insensitive nature" from 2020-10-25T22:33:18

Refreshed after a long respite from his “casino job”, Bond touches down on American soil with some “mental reservations” on American ways, reunites with his best new friend and CIA counterpart, ...

Live and Let Die - A Prologue from 2020-10-25T22:33:02

Some background on the novel, the period it was written, and the hosts recording it. 

S1E7: Casino Royale (Chp23-27) - “The sweet tang of rape” from 2020-02-17T21:56:19

Bond and Vesper enjoy some R&R on the Riviera but Vesper is too preoccupied to enjoy herself. Bond’s mind is made up but his sex vacation takes an unexpected turn.

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S1E6: Casino Royale (Chp18-22) - “It’s in the job description” from 2020-02-17T21:55:46

Bond recovers from his wounds, goes on an existential crisis, a sex vacation, and contemplates early retirement.

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S1E5: Casino Royale (Chp14-17) - “The blue-ball treatment” from 2020-02-17T21:54:46

Vesper is captured and Bond pursues in a high speed chase. Outsmarted and outnumbered, Bond is tortured both mentally and physically

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S1E4: Casino Royale (Chp9-13) - “The game is baccarat” from 2020-02-17T21:53:52

Bond sits down to gamble with $25 million Francs and the free world at stake.

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