Eggs and Espionage: The Origins of James Bond

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 for good reason this time? Either way, Bond evades assassination attempts, gets laid, travels the globe and beyond. We also learn how to survive a sky dive without a parachute.

Be sure to listen through all of Season 3 (and why not Season 1&2 as well, you deserve it) to some provide context and look for Season 4 - Diamonds are Forever.

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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 Bond will ride out the storm with unlimited expenses anywhere he’d like in Europe.

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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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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 everything his 4 ½ liter Bentley can handle.

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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 in Drax’s little notebook.

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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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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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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 will protect Great Britain and the free world.

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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 time.

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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 citizen...by cheating of course.

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