The James Bond Complex

Hello dear listeners! The James Bond Complex is radically changing and things will never be the same! Well, that's not entirely accurate. This is merely a brief invitation to those 007 aficionados who also like sports to check out Edgar's other podcast, "A Win is a Win." We all have other interests. One of Edgar's is sports. Football, soccer, basketball and all those other sports balls things. If you're so inclined, check out A Win is a Win everywhere you can download The James Bond Complex. There's also his YouTube channel which is simply his name, Edgar Chaput. So sit back, relax, crack open a brewski and cosplay as that athlete you cheer for whenever they play *insert sport of choice*.

Well, Matthew Vaughn's lastest film didn't set the box office on fire or even please most audiences and critics. But the question remains, what did the co-hosts of "The James Bond Complex" think of this newest big-budget spy epic? Listen (or watch) to find out!

Hello dear listeners! It's another impromptu release. Some astute listeners may think they've already downloaded a Glass Onion review hosted by Edgar and Jason. They would be correct. However, some copyright issues related to the eponymous tune resulted in the episode being taken down shortly after release, to say nothing of Edgar spending 2023 rather lazily and never fixing the issue. But it's a new year, so what better time to give this episode a second lease on life? It's basically the same as 12 months ago, except for a little editing trick at the end. So sit back, enjoy, and feel no need to buttress your feelings anymore. Edgar, Jason, and Benoit Blanc are here to solve the mystery of the disappearing podcast.

Hello dear listeners! The long and winding road of the Fleming Second Edition series comes to its conclusion. As January trots along with some of us surviving freezing temperatures and snow, the time has come to return to the greatest place on Earth: Jamaica. That’s right, it’s time to discuss “The Man with the Golden Gun.” Edgar guides an in-depth conversation with regular co-host Emery and very special guest Simon Drake, whom many will remember from our Editing Bond series and the DN Second Edition episode. Does Fleming go out with a bang or a whimper? The trio of talking heads have a lot on their minds regarding this novel, such as the completion of the Jamaica trilogy, Fleming’s “greatest hits” and familiarity, who actually wrote the book, public obituaries of super secret agents, sexual deviancy, prank calls, Thomas the Tank Engine, and so much more. So sit back, relax, forget the cold and enjoy this latest The James Bond Complex episode. The only brainwashing required of you is to download the episode and enjoy it. Download it…love it…download it…love it…

*Apologies to the listeners. Edgar's mic was not properly plugged in during the recording and unfortunately sounds subpar. Hello dear listeners! Happy 2024! They say that you only live twice, once when you are born and once when you stare death in the face. Ooh, what premonitions for the new year... Fear not, we're not trying to be creepy. It's just time to continue the Fleming Second Edition series with "You Only Live Twice". This time Edgar is joined by the authors of "The James Bond Lexicon" Alan J. and Gillian J. Porter. This three-headed conversation dives into contemplative topics such as Fleming as a man of his time, Dikko being a huge you know what, culture shocks, whether the book is a travelogue or not, effusive praise such as "very readable," and a PLOT TWIST involving one of the guests you'll NEVER PREDICT. So sit back, open the sake bottle, and enjoy the latest episode of The James Bond Complex. Check out The James Bond Lexicon on X at https://twitter.com/BondLexicon and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jamesbondlexicon/?hl=en

Hello dear listeners! Long time no see! It has been more than a minute since we dropped an episode. In the spirit of the season of giving, we figured that we'd drop some recordings that have sat on the shelf for a while. In this particular episode, co-host Edgar and very special guest Mike Reyes of CinemaBlend discuss Ian Fleming's "On Her Majesty's Secret Service." That's right, we're continuing the Fleming Second Edition series. The hosts try their best not to think about Diana Rigg too much, discuss the Christmassy nature of the story, the sticky topic of Bond continuity, Tom Hanks book recommendations, and more! So sit back, grab a cup of hot cocoa and enjoy this in-depth conversation. Check out Mike Reyes' work on CinemaBlend.

Hello 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.

In order to discuss Ethan Hunt's third adventure we needed our own little IMF team. Not only is Emery co-hosting the show this time, but we have another guest. The one and only Joe Darlington from Being James Bond. Is this J.J. Abrams directed film another great action film or is it like having a bomb shoved in your skulll? Listen in to find out!

Hello, dear listeners! Are you hoping to gain some podcasting genius or are you just here for a glimmer? We can tell you already know what's in store this week on the show. Emery and Edgar regale the listeners with the long awaited, much-anticipated film review of "The World is Not Enough", the 1999 James Bond adventure starring Pierce Brosnan and directed by Michael Apted. This review has been such a long time coming that the co-hosts cannot contain themselves. They tackle and develop a Caspian oil pipeline's worth of brilliant knowledge. Among the unmissable topics are: the Denise Richards pass or fail test, what side of the bed we roll out of, stroking screens, soft Brosnan, Bond driving a secretary car, handling giant rods, villains dying by giant rod penetration, Thomas the Tank Engine, and much more! So sit back, relax, enjoy the latest episode of The James Bond Complex, and don't worry about those wrist and neck straps. We just want you to be comfortable for one last screw.

Hero 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!

Dear listeners, hello. We haven’t changed things up on terms of how we take care of our Fleming 2nd Edition episodes, but Ian did. For The Spy Who Loved Me, he turned the genre on its head and wrote it in the first person perspective of a young French-Canadian by the name of Vivienne Michel. We are joined by Bill Koenig of The Spy Command to dissect and discuss the only novel Ian Fleming disowned but we back it up as being a proper Bond book. In hopes you enjoy the journey through the Adirondacks!

Ethan Hunt must take of Sean Ambrose a rogue IMF agent bent on unleashing the man made supervirus; Chimera! In order to help him against this enemy, Hunt recruits Ambrose's ex, professional thief; Nyah Nordoff-Hall. Things get complicated when Ethan & Nyah fall in love! This John Woo directed spectacle raises the stakes, adds a ton of action and dangerous stunts. Is this a mission you should accept? Listen in to find out!

Hello 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 more. So sit back, relax and let the James Bond Complex quench your thirst for more podcasting fun.

Just a few years after the release of "Diamonds Are Forever", Sean Connery starred in John Boorman's epic Sci-fi film; Zardoz. A bomb at the time of it's release. The film since become a cult classic. Will our hosts agree with the critics or is there something special about this movie worth revisiting. Listen in to find out! Beyond 1984, Beyond 2001, Beyond Love, Beyond Death. It's ZARDOZ!

ZARDOZ SPEAKS!

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 DVD covers, watching Bond movies on TQS in Québec in the 1990s, messing up the timeline by pretending you didn't record an episode that you actually did, the bigness of Bond, to dub or not to dub, Rick van Nutcracker, and much more! So sit back, relax, put your scuba gear on, and enjoy this latest episode of the James Bond Complex podcast. Would you pass us something to wear? Just the flip-flops will do, thank you.

Hello dear listeners! We have a confession to make. After unleashing last week’s episode on you, we felt bad about ourselves. After all, it’s the month of March and we’re 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. It’s that time again, and we’re discussing THUNDERBALL! There's no snow or ice to be seen in Nassau! As we are want to do with this special book series, we invite guests and have them to share some of their own thoughts and feelings on the men who were Ian Fleming and the literary 007. This time it’s a local Montrealer and friend of the show, Mathieu Nadeau, aka Matt #2! He's a familiar voice for those who listen to the annual Christmas Specials. Together he, Emery, and Edgar take a deep dive under the Disco Volante to reveal the treasure trove that is Fleming’s eighth novel - ninth book with "For Your Eyes Only". Together they engage in: appreciation fluctuations, uncalled-for OHMSS hatred, making mud pies, a cardboard hero controversy, bro science, the Fleming diet, the boys (Bond and Felix) being back, aqua poetry, and much more! So sit back, relax and let the James Bond Complex take you away to a beach in the Bahamas. No barracudas were harmed in the making of this episode. Follow Mathieu Nadeau on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/mathnad.hd/

Well it's still winter for a few more days and since 3 of the hosts happened to visit Québec city's Ice Hotel recently. It sparked a disucssion about James Bond's best winter themed Ice, Snow or just generally cold themed moments. So grab an Ice-cold martini, put on your skis and get ready for winter 007 style!

Hello dear listeners. In our valiant efforts to bring you our opinion of James Bond, from Fleming to film and everything in between, we sometimes need an outside opinion. That's why for this weeks review of the 2008 film Quantum of Solace we invited Daniel Craig to come cat with us. His expletive filled response can't be shared here, so instead we asked David Zaritsky to come have a chat. Hope you enjoy this banter about a film some people don't pay alot of attention to, but should.

Hello dear listeners! It's been quite some time since we've sat down to discuss Ian Fleming's original creation, the literary James Bond 007. The wait is over! Fleming Second Edition is back in full force with the seventh novel, GOLDFINGER. For the occasion, we required the intelligence and sensibilities of someone steeped in Fleming lore. Who better than Birb, James Birb from Instagram? Emery and Birb leave no stone unturned in their dissection of GOLDFINGER, offering such salient talking points as: how the film is superior to the book, the relationship between masters and servants, Edgar's note doing the heavy lifting, recurring themes throughout the series, Fleming's moral code and his fantasies, quoting the 80s band Slaquer, and how parrots select which Bond film to watch. So sit back, relax, and crack open your dusty copy of GOLDFINGER. Emery and Birb have it all sorted out. This is no parrot(dy)! Follow Birb on Instagram